From 1969 to 1976 Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8th, 1935 – August 16th, 1977) performed 837 consecutive sold out shows in Las Vegas, Nevada, selling $43.7 million in show tickets for 2.5 million guests at what was the International Hotel and then from 1971 the Hilton Hotel which had the biggest showroom in Vegas (he would perform…
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ELVIS: The Exhibition – The Comeback Years and Graceland
Following years of making Hollywood movies and their associated soundtracks in the 1960’s, Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8th, 1935 – August 16th, 1977) had not performed a live concert since 1961. So after a 7 year break he made his mighty return to the stage during his 1968 comeback special: Elvis (a must see!) which…
ELVIS: The Exhibition – The Early Years from Tupelo to Hollywood
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8th, 1935 – August 16th, 1977) was born into humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi but soon made a rapid rise to the top of the music charts and went on to star in 31 feature films plus 2 concert documentaries. He was known as the “King of Rock and Roll” and in his later…
My Top 10 US States
Since checking off travelling to all 50 US states last year, I get asked a lot what my favourite states are? That’s a pretty tough question! So, based off my overall travel experiences here goes. Firstly, generally people are friendly everywhere and each of the 50 US states has something special to offer but for…
2014: From a Music Drought to a Rocking Year
Happy New Year! Reflecting back on 2014, it was a rare year for me. Despite travelling a fair bit I never actually left the United States (I re-explored a number of states and got as far as Alaska to tick off all 50 US states). It has been many years since I stayed in only one country for…
These Boots Are Made For Rockin’
In regards to live music, 2013 was a great year for me. The year started out with some gigs in Australia then when I came back to America I saw shows all over the country and even popped up to Toronto in Canada to catch some shows. The following are the major acts I saw…
Sammy Hagar “The Red Rocker” hits Oklahoma!
Sammy Hagar is celebrating 40 years in the music business and what a career it has been! Montrose (1973-1975), Van Halen (1986-1996 and 2003-2005), his solo work and other projects have produced some great music and many hits over the years. For me his 80’s solo and Van Halen songs are a favourite. I was in…
The Cult – Electrifying Boston
For my third and final Boston gig this week I got to experience a moody Ian Astbury (he eventually cracked a smile and told the crowd to stop it when we all started chanted “Ian, Ian, Ian…“) and a group of lean mean guitar players backed by some serious drumming. Welcome to The Cult –…
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo – All Fired Up in Boston!
Concert number 2 for me this week in Boston. Following Adam Ant on Monday night what could be better than seeing a midweek show with one of the long reigning “Queens of Rock“, Pat Benatar? She still rocks too (as does her husband Neil Giraldo on guitar and piano)! The venue was the House of Blues and what…
Adam Ant – Blue Black Hussar Tour 2013
I was sitting there last night wondering where Adam Ant was currently touring in the US (as you do!) and discovered he was playing in 15 minutes just around the corner from me in Boston at the Royale! I quickly raced around there, got a ticket and I was not disappointed. I have only one thing to…
In the footsteps of The Blues Brothers
One of my favourite movies from the 1980’s is the cult classic The Blues Brothers. The movie was directed by John Landis and starred John Belushi as “Joliet” Jake Blues (John was born in Chicago in 1949. Sadly he died in Hollywood in 1982. Far too young at just 33) and Dan Akroyd (a Canadian born in Ottawa in 1952) as Elwood…
Courtney Love – House of Blues, Houston 2013
Where ever I travel in the USA I am always on the look out for good concerts by artists that I have rarely had the chance to see play live. Whilst in Houston, Texas I noticed one with Courtney Love playing a solo show at the House of Blues. The last time I saw her play live was…
Deano In America 