Daughtry at Reading Eagle Theater - 3/21/12

DAUGHTRY rocks it out at the Reading Eagle Theater at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA. March 21, 2012 - Photos by Joe Ryan

The band began its first leg on the “Break The Spell Tour” and will continue through April 30 when it concludes in New York, NY. Singer Chris Daughtry, guitarists Josh Steely and Brian Craddock, bassist Josh Paul and drummer Robin Diaz are excited to bring their bigger than life show into theaters across the country to provide an intimate experience for fans.

The Saw Doctors - Philadelphia- March 13, 2012

The Saw Doctors rock it out at the Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA on March 13, 2012.
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The band formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland. They have achieved nineteen top-thirty singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990 and held the record for the country's all-time biggest-selling single.

Joseph Arthur - City Winery 3-17-12

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Playing to a packed house at SoHo’s City Winery on St. Patrick’s night, Joseph Arthur painted a richly textured musical weave that entranced the crowd from the first note.  Accompanied by Kraig Johnson and artfully layered electronic loops, Arthur created a warm sound that seemed to breathe with the audience.   Featuring songs from his most recent release, Redemption City, along with work from his vast repertoire, redemption resonated in Arthur’s work, winding through songs of loss and hope. 

The Allman Brothers At The Beacon - Jukes Horns And Eric Krasno Help Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of Eat A Peach

Images and article by Bill Kelly

More than March madness, Spring training or early crocuses, to many New Yorkers the sure harbinger of spring is the Allman Brother’s multi-night run at the Beacon. Opening the show with a recording of  Bill Grahm’s introduction to the classic Filmore East concert of June 27th, 1971, the band covered songs both on the original record plus Midnight Rider, Statesboro Blues and Whipping Post from the 2006 live bonus release from that historic show.   In between the opening Trouble No More and rousing Whipping Post encore, the Allmans were joined for several songs by the Jukes horns, who played with the band through amazing covers of The Band’s It Makes No Difference, and, according to Haynes, Bill Grahm’s favorite tune, Van Morrison’s Into The Mystic.  A mid show accoustic set included a rare rendering of Duane Allman’s Little Martha. 

The Dunwells - Mercury Lounge NYC

Article and images by Bill Kelly

Hailing from Leeds, England, composed of two brother, two cousins and a close friend, The Dunwells played a crisp set at New York’s Mercury Lounge on their way to being properly discovered by American audiences at the upcoming South By Southwest festival.  Sounding new but firmly rooted in the harmonized traditions of CSN and Mumford and Sons, the Dunwells demonstrated strong roots in the British-American folk rock, blues traditions that have pinged back and forth between the continents since the early days of the British invasion.  Featuring tracks from their premier album Blind Sighted Faith, the young band showcased soaring, five part harmonies and musicianship that would be envied by many more travelled bands.

Jane's Addiction Shines On At The Paramount Theater

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Body surfing, scantily clad woman, surging crowd with fists pumping, ahhh for the 90’s....But this was a Sunday night in the sleepy North Shore town of Huntington, a town better known for date-night restaurants and local pubs rather than the center of alt-Rock frenzy.  But, Jane’s Addiction, bringing their eclectic Theater Of The Escapist tour to the Paramount, drove the crowd into a fist pumping ecstasy from the first note.

New Riders Of The Purple Sage - Boulton Center, Bay Shore Long Island

Article and images by Bill Kelly

Early in their first set,  Dave Nelson explained that the current line up of the band, which includes original pedal steel (post Garcia) player Buddy Cage, guitarist Mike Falzarano, bassist Ronnie Penque and Johnny Markowski on drums, is the longest tenured in their 40 plus year history.  Even more remarkable, the band is touring behind its new release 17 Pine Avenue, following 2009’s Where I Come From.