Madonna’s Rebel Heart Conquers San Jose

CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER The original Queen of Pop seems to be making a habit of arriving unfashionably late to her own sold out parties these days, but after subjecting her devoted fans to the questionable selection of a house DJ spinning far too much really bad music as an opening act, Madonna […]

Neil Young Rants and Rolls at The Greek in Berkeley

CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER Following the long and winding road of his latest musical career path with the backing of Willie Nelson’s sons Lukas and Micah and their band Promise of the Real, Neil Young’s epic three hour show at a very sold out Greek Theater in Berkeley on Saturday night bridged the […]

SHIRLEY MANSON & GARBAGE CELEBRATE THEIR 20TH IN OAKLAND

CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER Shirley Manson and Garbage appear at the Fox Theater marking the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. The alternative rock band, featuring drummer Butch Vig, also the producer of Nirvana’s seminal grunge classic “Nevermind” along with guitarists Duke Erikson and Steve Marker were on just the second night […]

DON HENLEY TAKES CASS COUNTY COUNTRY TO SAN FRANCISCO

CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER   Taking a break from flying with The Eagles for close to 45 years, Don Henley’s long dalliance with country music has produced “Cass County” his first new solo album in 15 years and the start of a brief 15 date tour which brought him to the Masonic on […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE DEBUT NEW ALBUM IN SAN FRANCISCO

ALL CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER The late announcement of a pair of a warm-up shows by Florence + The Machine at The Masonic prior to a featured prime-time performance at Coachella was a gift to their fans, serving both as an introduction to some of their newest material in their first US shows […]

CHRISSIE HYNDE GOES SOLO IN SAN FRANCISCO

CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER Like getting reacquainted and catching up with a best friend you haven’t seen in many years, Chrissie Hynde’s solo performance at the Masonic Tuesday night emphatically reminded everyone in attendance exactly how she earned her well deserved reputation as one of the true female pioneers of Rock ’N’ Roll […]

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS ROCK SAN JOSE

CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers return to the Bay Area before a sold out crowd at the SAP Center in San Jose was a joyous performance to observe for all as those in attendance were treated to both the crowd favorites they came to hear and a select sampling […]

RINGO’S ALL-STARR’S TURN BACK THE CLOCK

  CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER Ringo Starr’s Magical Mystery Tour made a stop at the City National Civic in San Jose Sunday night producing many trips down memory lane for the 3,000 fans in attendance. Now in the 25th year of touring with the always evolving cast of his All-Starr Band, the one […]

BOZ SCAGGS RUMBLES THRU MARIN

  CONTENT AND PHOTOS © DANIEL GLUSKOTER If Boz Scaggs’ Tuesday night concert at the Marin Center was something of a victory lap for the 69 year old singer-songwriter, the long-time Bay Area native and Napa winemaker doesn’t show any signs of slowing down or resting on his laurels. Still sporting a strong voice well […]