Posts by Marc Lacatell

This past Saturday, April 4th, Zakk Wylde’s Berserker faithful infiltrated Boston’s MGM Music Hall as if it were a Viking war party, turning the room into a pressure cooker of sweat, BLS T-shirts, and denim. This wasn’t just another stop on the circuit; it was a scorched-earth revival. Black Label Society was back, hauling their […]

Forget the sanitized, corporate-sponsored “rock shows” you’re used to; Gogol Bordello just blew the minds and tore the collective throats out of the sold-out Royale Night Club’s attendees in Boston this past Wednesday, March 25th. The undisputed kings of gypsy punk didn’t just show up; they staged a hostile takeover crowd with the momentum of […]

When Foxy Shazam takes any stage, the atmosphere shifts from a standard rock show to something resembling a manic religious revival led by a circus ringmaster, and with Eric Nally leading the charge this past Sunday, March 1, at Boston’s Brighton Music Hall, they did just that. On their current 2026 tour supporting the tenth […]

Eight-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste graced the stage for the Umbrella Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Sessions this past Wednesday, February 11 – headlining a sold-out concert that shimmered with his star power while celebrating the future of music. The event, presented in partnership with the Salt Lick Incubator, wasn’t just about Batiste; […]

When the lights dimmed at the House of Blues in Boston on January 19th, the air was thick with a specific kind of anticipation, the kind that only follows a cultural icon like Bill Murray. The 75-year-old living legend didn’t burst onto the stage with a monologue or a “Ghostbusters” catchphrase; instead, he slipped quietly […]

There is a specific brand of chaotic energy that only South London seems to produce, and SHAME brought every ounce of it to Boston’s Brighton Music Hall this past Monday, January 19. Currently tearing through North America in support of their visceral latest release, CUTTHROAT, the quintet didn’t just take the stage, they seized it. […]

The atmosphere inside Boston’s MGM Music Hall was buzzing with excitement and a deep sense of historical significance on November 14th as rock and roll icon John Fogerty brought his Legacy Tour to a triumphant close. This run was in direct support of his latest recording, Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival, a deeply personal project on […]

At the intimate Shubert Theatre in Boston this past Thursday, November 6, one of the greatest rock and roll vocalists and musical icons, Robert Plant, graced the stage along with his current band Saving Grace, which featured ethereal vocalist Suzi Dian along with drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, […]

The air was thick with nostalgia, anticipation, and excitement as The Psychedelic Furs took the stage for their current tour stop on October 16th, 2025, at Boston’s MGM Music Hall behind the city’s beloved Fenway Park. Decades after their New Wave heyday, the band has managed to shed the baggage of that era while retaining […]

The curtain rises not on a stage, but on an empty slate—a bare, gently curved floor backed by a massive, seemingly uninterrupted video screen, giving the immediate impression that David Byrne’s Who Is The Sky? Tour is less a rock concert and more a carefully orchestrated piece of immersive theatre. Having established a new standard for touring […]

As a band that emerged from the vibrant psychedelia of the ’90s Britpop scene, Kula Shaker’s unique blend of classic rock, Eastern mysticism, and pop sensibilities has created a dedicated and loyal following. On a recent stop in Boston at the iconic Brighton Music Hall on September 21st, the air was thick with the excitement […]

Molly Tuttle’s “The Highway Knows Tour” has been more than just a series of performances; it is a profound testament to her evolution as an artist, celebrating her latest release, So Long Little Miss Sunshine. At Boston’s Royale Night Club, she and her band hit the stage and exploded with the vibrant energy of her new […]

It has been nearly a decade since the musical world last heard from Alabama Shakes, a band that rocketed to fame with a unique blend of Southern rock, soul, and blues. Now this past Sunday night on September 14th, after a long hiatus, the band triumphantly returned to Boston and on to MGM Music Hall’s […]

As the sun set on the historic green of Boston’s Fenway Park on August 26th, a palpable energy coursed through the crowd that waited on the field and in the stands. The audience knew that this was going to be much more than just a concert; it was a pilgrimage and quite possibly the last […]

When Joe Perry, “Boston’s own” six-string slingshot, announced a show in his hometown, the anticipation from his and Aerosmith’s fans was electric. As fans who were decked out in Joe Perry and Aerosmith T-shirts filed into the hallowed halls of the Boch Center on a humid August 19th evening, there was a kindred sense of […]

The Black Keys’ long and winding road brought them back to Boston on August 16, 2025, for a triumphant and thunderous performance at the MGM Music Hall, the city’s newest premier venue nestled just behind historic Fenway Park. The duo, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, are currently on tour in support of their latest record, […]

The voice of Van Halen and rock and roll icon David Lee Roth’s return to the stage feels less like a rock concert and more like a high-octane celebration, a traveling wake-up call for an entire generation. Stepping out of a brief “retirement” with his new “Roth Show”, Diamond Dave isn’t just performing; he’s curating […]

The air at Mansfield, Massachusetts’ Xfinity Center on this past Saturday night, August 2nd, was thick with a palpable sense of anticipation and raw energy for the return of Arlington, Texas’ heavy metal juggernaut, Pantera. The reconfigured band now includes guitarist Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne) and drummer Charlie Benante (Anthrax) along with original singer Phil […]

Boston Calling ignited the Harvard Athletic Complex this past Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, as always with an eclectic and electrifying lineup. Headliners included country sensation Luke Combs, pop-punk giants Fall Out Boy, and rock stalwarts Dave Matthews Band. This year’s festival promised and delivered a diverse musical journey, featuring punk-pop princess Avril Lavigne and […]

On May 12th, Boston welcomed Larkin Poe, comprised of The Lovell Sisters, for another round of Georgia-blues influenced rock and roll at the historic Wilbur Theatre. Touring in support of their latest sonic tapestry ‘Bloom’, Rebecca and Megan stepped onto the stage, bathed in a warm, inviting glow, ready to unfurl their unique brand of […]