Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks serve up supercharged versions of Yes epics at the The Riviera Theatre

Like St. Augustine of Hippo’s friend who became inebriated by the carnage of the gladiatorial arena, all of us inside The Riviera Theatre on Tuesday night had no choice but to be swept away by the brilliance of what Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks were doing to the Yes catalog. Songs that had been … Continue reading Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks serve up supercharged versions of Yes epics at the The Riviera Theatre

Hetfield’s vulnerability transcends the sonic familiarity of “72 Seasons”

When you’ve been writing and recording music for as long as Metallica has, you know the drill. The album comes out, the public consumes it, and then the expulsion of vitriol about how the band should have dissolved back in 1991 begins. It’s a vicious cycle, but one that those of us interested in attempting … Continue reading Hetfield’s vulnerability transcends the sonic familiarity of “72 Seasons”

Steven Page set to bring his trio and latest album, “Excelsior,” to The Riv on April 29

When Barenaked Ladies (BNL) released “Rock Spectacle” in 1996, I was hooked. I enjoyed the three studio albums that came before, but Steven Page’s vocal performance on the live versions of “Brian Wilson,” “Break Your Heart,” and “What a Good Boy” solidified him as one of the finest artists of his generation. His ability to … Continue reading Steven Page set to bring his trio and latest album, “Excelsior,” to The Riv on April 29