Category: The Concert File

Most folks probably remember Steve Perry as only being the front person for Journey back in the day. This image, however, if from his solo days, when he was touring in support of his album “For the Love of Strange Medicine.” My favorite song from that album is “Somewhere There’s Hope,” but most people at…

Back in the 1990’s there was a little, ol’ band called No Doubt fronted by young lass named Gwen Stefani. I highly doubt there are many people who would have ever thought she would end up married to a country dude. Just goes to show that you never know when it comes to love! (Image…

Back in the 1990’s there was a little ol’ band from Australia called Silverchair. Their front man was Daniel Johns, and back in 1999, Daniel was a young lad of just 20 years old. In case you might be wondering, or reminiscing, Daniel is still making music. You can find all things Mr. Johns at…

When people think a band needs a lot of members to create an enormous sound, shake your head and point them to Rush. In honer of Neil Peart’s birthday the other day, enjoy one of my favorite concert pictures of Rush, the trio of Neil, Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson, from 1996. (Image from: Rush,…

Matchbox 20 is a band I can say I saw them before they were huge. I was able to interview the band before they hit the big stages, when they were getting ready for their show at a little venue called Schuba’s in Chicago, Illinois. I learned that Rob Thomas‘ first vehicle, a blue pick-up…

When I went to see Iggy Pop back in 1999, I really don’t know much about him, nor his songs. After seeing him live, I finally understood why people love him. (Image from: The Metro, Chicago Illinois, October 20, 1999)

Back in 1998 I took a trip, back to Ohio, to see the Family Values Tour. I got to visit with my parents and see a dude, Till Lindemann from the band Rammstein, be on fire and shoot lasers like a Borg from Star Trek. It was awesome. The band kicked ass. (Image from my…

Elton John is still on his final tour, or at least final, major tour. Titled the “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour, it started back in 2018, got sidelined by the pandemic, and is gearing up again. If all goes well Mr. John will be traveling around the globe through 2023. In the meantime, enjoy this…

For a reminder of summer fun, today we reminisce with some Jimmy Buffett. Full-blown summer fun will return, probably next year, but we all have to do our part. (Image from: Jimmy Buffett in concert, June 25, 1998The New World Music Theatre, Tinley Park, IL)

Reba McEntire is a preeminent performer, and while her looks may change throughout the years, she always has been about style. (Image from August 27, 1994Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, IL)