KENNY G FILLS THE DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WITH SMOOTH JAZZ AND “LONG NOTES”.
DECEMBER 15, 2011 DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN DURHAM, NC WRITTEN BY MARTIN FRIED As the crowd filled the Durham Performing Arts Center it was very noticeable that they were much older than any previous crowd I have seen been to but none the less very excited to see Kenny G. The Multi platinum-selling artist started off his performance on the stage… Continue »
Willie Nelson and Family at DURHAM...
October 20, 2011 Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC Written by Martin Fried Willie Nelson and Family performed last Thursday night at the Durham Center for Performing Arts to crowd that was asinteresting to see as it was varied. From several members of our armed forces (Army and Navy) to the older crowd one would expect at a Nelson concert,… Continue »
The Sounds make a triumphant return to...
October 12, 2011 Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Written by Kate Dingle In 2009, the Swedish electro-pop group The Sounds made their “triumphant return” to a South Florida stage. Nearly two years later, with their fourth studio album under their belts, Maja Ivarsson and her boys once again stormed the Sunshine State to prove that they’re still a force to… Continue »
“ALPOCALYPSE” STORMS ITS...
October 9, 2011 Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC Written by Martin Fried The only problem with a “Weird” Al Yankovic concert is that there is not enough time to hear all the great parodies that he has come up with over the years… It is especially true if you are a photographer who can only stay for the first four… Continue »
BRAD PAISLEY FINISHES HIS H2O II WORLD...
September 26,2011 Walnut Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC Written by Martin Fried Jean short shorts, boots and cowboy hats were the dress wear of choice by most of the female concert goers for Brad Paisley’s final show of the H2O II tour Sunday night. The crowd was ready for a great night of country music and that is what they… Continue »
Blondie brings the “Panic of...
Blondie | 9.21.2011 | Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC The release of their latest album “Panic of Girls” brings Blondie to the Durham Performing Arts Center. With a disco ball hanging from the top of the stage to the opening classic Blondie songs, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke and the newer members of Blondie took the crowd back to the… Continue »
Incubus brings a classic show to Miami
September 20, 2011 Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park, Miami, FL Written by Patty Canedo The July release of If Not Now, When? marked Incubus’ first album since 2006’s Light Grenades. After their extended hiatus, a revitalized and noticeably evolved Incubus has emerged on tour. Last night, rolling off the gentle breeze of the surf on a warm Miami night, the… Continue »
Britney Spears anticlimactic...
July 22, 2011 American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL Written by Patty Canedo I’ll admit that my personal agenda of the evening was mainly to see Nicki Minaj, but having to sit through the anticlimactic Britney Spears set was a heavy price to pay. As I uttered when the countdown to Brit’s performance dwindled on the big screen and the lights… Continue »
The Airborne Toxic Event at Culture
May 27, 2011 Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Written by Kate Dingle On a night when all eyes were on Miami and the Heat, music fans gathered at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale for their own landmark night of sorts. Thursday night marked the first ever South Florida appearance by the Los Angeles-based quintet, the Airborne Toxic Event. Although it… Continue »
Uh Huh Her is showered with love in Ft....
May 13, 2011 Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Written by Christina Mendenhall L.A.-based duo Uh Huh Her (comprised of Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey) returned to South Florida on Friday night for an intimate show at the Culture Room. The last time Uh Huh Her graced a stage in South Florida was in 2008 when they played at Miami’s now defunct… Continue »
PAULA POUNDSTONE PERFORMS POST PRESENTATION
JANUARY 20, 2012 CAROLINA THEATRE IN DURHAM, NC WRITTEN BY MARTIN FRIED Friday Night was a huge night for the historical Carolina Theatre. Paula Poundstone performed in front of over 1000 fans and both of their regular movie theaters played to sell out crowds, leaving not an empty seat to be found in the house for the first time in… Continue »
ADAM CAROLLA RANTS AND RAVES AT...
JANUARY 19, 2012 CAROLINA THEATRE IN DURHAM, NC WRITTEN BY MARTIN FRIED Celebrity Apprentice season 5 participant and Guinness Book of World Record holder for “Most Downloaded Podcast”, Adam “Ace Man” Carolla graced the historic Carolina Theatre’s stage Thursday night. As the lights dimmed, a video and photo montage of Carolla’s life was displayed on the screen. After the montage, the… Continue »
KENNY G FILLS THE DURHAM PERFORMING...
DECEMBER 15, 2011 DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN DURHAM, NC WRITTEN BY MARTIN FRIED As the crowd filled the Durham Performing Arts Center it was very noticeable that they were much older than any previous crowd I have seen been to but none the less very excited to see Kenny G. The Multi platinum-selling artist started off his performance on the stage… Continue »
ROCK N SOUL’S DYNAMIC DUO, HALL &...
DECEMBER 7,2011 DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN DURHAM, NC WRITTEN BY MARTIN FRIED As John Oates and Daryl Hall appeared on stage, the sold out DPAC crowd took to their feet and gave the duo a standing ovation that their over 40 years of making great music together deserved. I was immediately transported back to my youth and started remembering all… Continue »
TAYLOR SWIFT “SPEAKS NOW”...
NOVEMBER 17, 2011 RBC CENTER, RALEIGH, NC All photos: Martin Fried Continue »
Taylor Swift returns to Miami for the...
November 13, 2011 BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, FL Written by Kate Dingle Taylor Swift is one of those artists that no one seems to hate. When it comes to her music, age, sex, race, and religion seem to not matter. Everyone can relate in one way or another to her songs of love and heartache. Sunday night, Swift brought her “Speak… Continue »
Willie Nelson and Family at DURHAM...
October 20, 2011 Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC Written by Martin Fried Willie Nelson and Family performed last Thursday night at the Durham Center for Performing Arts to crowd that was asinteresting to see as it was varied. From several members of our armed forces (Army and Navy) to the older crowd one would expect at a Nelson concert,… Continue »
JOE WALSH ROCKS THE DURHAM PERFORMING...
October 18, 2011 Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC Written by Martin Fried Gap Band and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh brought his unique sound to the Durham Performing Arts Center this past Tuesday. Walsh showed why he is considered one of the best Guitar artists of the 20th century by wowing the crowd with classics “Welcome to the Club” and… Continue »
Montreal’s Stars’ shined at Culture...
October 16, 2011 Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Written by Brennan Forsyth Montreal’s Stars’ last visit to South Florida was more than 9 years and 10 releases ago so perhaps they wanted to make up for lost time by playing an astounding 21 song set at Fort Lauderdale’s Culture Room this past Sunday. The soggy weather kept the club’s patio… Continue »
Ladytron wraps their Tour in Miami
October 15, 2011 Grand Central, Miami, FL Written by Brennan Forsyth Ladytron’s Miami show was the last stop on their tour in support of their latest albumGravity the Seducer, but they showed no sign of fatigue after nearly 20 North American shows since September. The crowd of about 500 packed into Miami’s Grand Central was first treated to New York’s VHS… Continue »
