“Get on board, This train ain’t gonna stop. Where I’m going? I don’t know. Punch your ticket, it’s time to go” illy Corrigan crooned at Live 105′s Not So Silent Night. 11,000+ packed the shark tank in San Jose for an eclectic lineup featuring The Smashing Pumpkins, My Chemical Romance, Broken Bells, The Black Keys, Phoenix, and Finish Ticket

Ted Nugent w/Val Halla
8/19/10 @ The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
By Jeff Longo
and Josh Kutras
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Ted Nugent @ The Catalyst 8-19-2010″I always felt you mother-fuckers deserved me. Say, thank you Uncle Ted!”

Ted Nugent. Demon to some. Angel to others. Whatever side you’re on the facts are indisputable: he has sold over 30 Million records and released 34 albums (number 35 due out in 2011) in 43 years beginning with Abmoy Dukes self titled release in 1967 .

311
10/21/10 @ House of Blues
Atlantic City, NJ
Review by Alicia Longo
311 literally rocked the ‘House’ last night at the House of Blues on their fall US Tour, the floor of the balcony shook like an earthquake as fans jumped to the beat.

Sleep
9/12/10 @ Regency Ballroom
San Francisco, California
Written by Josh Kutras
Photos by Raymond Ahner
Edited by Jeff Longo
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A Black Sabbath inspired trio out of San Jose CA called Sleep would forever change the face of heavy music with Holy Mountain. A sludge drenched, skull crushing, masterpiece of Toni Iommi riff worship played at quarter speed, that would ultimately go on to inspire it’s own worship.

The Missing Link Festival
Mastodon, High on Fire, Valient Thorr, & more
5/8/10 @ Fox theater
Oakland, California
By Jeff Longo, Josh Kutras
& Alex Guzman
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The mighty Mastodon made another run thorough the Bay Area during their North American spring tour in support of their latest masterpiece ”Crack The Skye (2009 Reprise Records). Joined by High On Fire, Valient Thorr, Baroness, Black Cobra, Bison BC, Between the Buried and Me.

WASP
3/24/2010 @ the Avalon Nightclub
Santa Clara, California
by Jeff Longo
& Josh Kutras
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WASP and Blackie Lawless pack the house at the Avalon in Santa Clara CA. Stubble Musiczine, The New Growth in Music

Josh Fischel
326/10 @ DiPiazza’s
Long Beach, California
By Jeff Longo
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Josh Fischel is probably best know for his years fronting eclectic Long Beach dub/rock/funk band Bargain Music.   Since going on hiatus in 2007 you can find Josh performing the occasional acoustic show and collaborating with some of the biggest acts in the genre like  the Expendables, Pepper, and Slightly Stoopid.  

Furthur – Phil Lesh & Bob Weir
12/13/2009 @ Convention Hall
Asbury Park, New Jersey
By Darryl Longo

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I’m back in Asbury Park, NJ to see Phil Lesh & Bob Weirs’ latest venture Furthur at the town’s 3500 seat Convention Hall. Performing with Ratdog members Jay Lane on percussion & Jeff Chimenti on keys, Joe Russo of the Benevento/Russo Duo on drums, and John Kadlecik a founding member of the Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra on lead guitar. John who played the Garcia role in DSO …

Mute Math
10/9/09 @ The Fillmore
San Francisco, California
Review & Photos
by Dave & Mike Goedde

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San Francisco, ca – MUTE MATH is arguably one of the most innovative and progressive bands to emerge within the electro alternative scene in the last decade. Their unique sound and style is comprised of

Donavan Frankenreiter
7/24/09 @ the Stone Pony
Asbury Park, New Jersey
by Darryl Longo  &
Photos Austin Longo
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Donavon Frankenreiter headlined the Summer Stage at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, on Friday July 24th. However, DF’s first show of the day wasn’t on the Stone Pony’s stage. Through Twitter, a lucky few were notified of Donavon’s first set. Under a clear blue sky and on a borrowed surf board from artist/surfer Jay Alders, Donavon gave this desolate seaside town an example of world class surfing.