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Category Archives: Live Music

Morrissey is Majestic Live at Wembley Arena (Last gig before Covid Lockdown)

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April 19, 2020

/ Jason Miller

“Hello London, thank you for coming… cough, cough,” Morrissey joked as he played what is the last show for a while at the legendary Wembley Arena and likely one of the final live music performances in all of …

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Exclusive Live Photos of Foals Live at the Bataclan in Paris

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June 17, 2019

/ Jason Miller

PARIS, FRANCE | There’s something incredibly unique about Foals. If you ask one hundred different people how to describe their music, you’ll get 100 different answers. How many bands can say that—in a good way that is? I’ve …

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IDLES are the Greatest Punk Band on the Planet Right Now, Even if They Don’t Want to Admit It

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May 1, 2019

/ Jason Miller

What happens when you take the best of The Strokes, Clutch, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Black Flag, and a touch of Fugazi, mix it all—and then set it on fire? You get the makings …

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In the Studio with Starsailor’s James Walsh as he Records his new Solo Record: Tiger on the Bridge

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March 2, 2019

/ Jason Miller

  Part of James Walsh’s Pledge Music campaign was a unique opportunity to watch the Starsailor frontman record his new record live in the studio. Being the huge fan that I am, I jumped at the …

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Skid Row Celebrate 30 Years at the O2 Forum Kentish Town

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February 19, 2019

/ Jason Miller

1989, it was a good year. The internet was born, the Berlin wall came down, Seinfeld was introduced, and Skid Row delivered their eponymous debut record. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since I first heard …

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Rock N Roll Cocktail’s Great Big 2018 Recap of Awesomeness (The top photos, shows, film shots and more)

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January 16, 2019

/ Jason Miller

  100,000 plus photos, 76 shows, hundreds of bands around the world: highlights from one year in the life of a concert photographer on a mission.  2018, what a year it’s been for gigs and …

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Pale Divine Light up The Delmar Hall – Exclusive Photos from the Surprise Show in St. Louis

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September 19, 2018

/ Jason Miller

Pale Divine was the biggest band in St. Louis in 1991. They seemed to be on the verge of mega-stardom. Then they signed to Atlantic Records and were doomed ever since. Signing to a major …

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Brave the Heat with Blistering London Show

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September 15, 2018

/ Jason Miller

Is there a cooler fucking band on the planet than Black Rebel Motorcycle Club? I think not. These guys are the essence of rock n roll and eight albums into a steady and impressive near …

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Myles Kennedy Talks The Mayfield Four, Year of The Tiger, and the State of Rock n Roll

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May 6, 2018

/ Jason Miller

  The first time I met Myles Kennedy was when he was on tour with his band The Mayfield Four back in 1998. The band was touring in support of their Epic Records debut Fallout, and they were starting …

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Hooverphonic Mesmerize at the Islington Assembly Hall

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May 3, 2018

/ Jason Miller

Hooverphonic continues to be one of the most eclectic and versatile groups on the planet. Hailing from Belgium, the core duo of the group, Alex Callier and Raymond Geerts, are the essence of cool as they …

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Trivium Return with Brilliant new Album and Absolutely Destroy the O2 Brixton

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May 3, 2018

/ Jason Miller

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a great metal show and the Trivium bill looked too good to pass up. How many other metal bands can maintain a twenty year plus career while keeping with …

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Myles Kennedy Release Video for “YEAR OF THE TIGER” From His Solo Debut Album coming in 2018

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December 8, 2017

/ Jason Miller

Coming on the heels of the recent announcement of his debut solo album Year Of The Tiger, Myles Kennedy has released the video for the title track. “Year Of The Tiger” premiered on Kennedy’s newly created YouTube …

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The Struts Deliver a Homecoming Show for the Ages at the Electric Ballroom

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October 10, 2017

/ Jason Miller

Here’s something you don’t see every day—a UK band that’s much more well-known in the States than their home country. I’m talking about English glam rock band The Struts. Being a fan of all things glam …

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Prong’s Tommy Victor Talks New Record, Major Label Bullsh*t, Chris Cornell and Unusual Fan Requests

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August 22, 2017

/ Jason Miller

  The first time I heard Prong was back in 1990 on Headbanger’s Ball.The song was called “Beg to Differ,” and it was pretty much the coolest thing I had heard since discovering thrash metal. But this was …

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Spoon are Brilliant as ever on new LP and London Kentish Town Performance

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August 22, 2017

/ Jason Miller

Spoon is a very special type of band, one that has to be heard just once to recognize and celebrate their genius. Watching this band perform live begs the question, how on earth does any band write …

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15 Epic Moments from the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2017

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February 14, 2017

/ Jason Miller

  Another year, another EPIC Monsters of Rock Cruise. This year was a bit different for me because instead of running around like a crazy person trying to shoot each and every band, I was …

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17 Epic Photos of Faster Pussycat on the Monsters of Rock Cruise

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January 28, 2017

/ Jason Miller

As I prepare to embark on my 5th Monsters of Rock Cruise, I’ve been archiving thousands of photos from the previous years. The first time I went was back in 2012 and to be honest, …

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Starsailor Live Shots from The Indigo at the O2 12/14/16

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December 17, 2016

/ Jason Miller

Starsailor return to London for the Out in the Fields Winter Tour and it’s one of the best performances of the year. Along with the greatest hits, they included two stellar new songs. James Walsh’s …

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Biffy Clyro Close out UK Tour with a Show for the Ages

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December 11, 2016

/ Jason Miller

Having moved to the UK only a few months ago Biffy Clyro has always been on my radar, but after an awakening of sorts last night, I have now seen the light. It absolutely blows …

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The Dead Daisies Make Some Noise at the Electric Ballroom

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November 26, 2016

/ Jason Miller

The Dead Daisies took over Camden’s Electric Ballroom for an old school rock n roll show that is truly one of a kind these days. Touring in support of their third album Make Some Noise, …

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Unleash “Symptom Of Terminal Illness” Single

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September 27, 2016

/ Jason Miller

The end of The Dillinger Escape Plan may be nigh, but the progressive metal pioneers are going out in a blaze of glory. Dubbed ‘Among The Greatest Of All Time’ byMetalsucks and one of ‘10 …

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Slayer, Anthrax, and Death Angel Kick off North America Tour with a BANG

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September 27, 2016

/ Jason Miller

  Slayer and Anthrax touring together—who would have ever thought? These were, and continue to be, two very different bands with limited crossover potential. Slayer pushes the very boundaries of heavy metal, guided by satanic …

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Queensryche Bring Condition Human to London’s O2 Islington

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September 1, 2016

/ Jason Miller

Queensryche made a triumphant return to London with an epic headlining performance at the O2 Academy Islington over the weekend. This is the fourth time I’ve seen the band live over the past couple of …

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Ginger Wildheart, Ryan Hamilton & Hey! Hello! Light up the Brooklyn Bowl – Exclusive Photos

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July 24, 2016

/ Jason Miller

One of the best lineups of 2016 took to the glorious stage at the Brooklyn Bowl London this weekend to deliver a rock n roll spectacle. All three band’s featured iconic singer-songwriter Ginger Wildheart in …

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Glen Matlock Celebrates 40 Years of Punk Rock at the Brooklyn Bowl London

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July 18, 2016

/ Jason Miller

It’s a fantastic time to be living in London as the birthplace of punk is currently in the midst of celebrating 40 years of the industries most outlandish musical heritage. As an expat who’s been …

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Twin Cities Lo-Fi Troubadoors Night Moves Mesmerize with Stellar New Album

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May 24, 2016

/ Jason Miller

The band that delivered my favorite album of 2013 returns and gives a huge middle finger to the concept of the sophomore slump. Night Moves first album was a brilliant breath of fresh air during …

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Ace Frehley; Back in a Serious New York Groove at B.B. Kings

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May 2, 2016

/ Jason Miller

So I’m in New York City for a speaking gig at a marketing conference called ClickZ Live and Ace Frehley is playing down the street at BB Kings in Times Square. Having just witnessed the …

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Foals Destroy the Observatory with Dazzling Post Coachella Show

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May 2, 2016

/ Jason Miller

So, I used to have a bit of a problem with Foals. They have a very unique rule for photographers—instead of the customary first three no flash, they opt for the last three no flash. …

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Megadeth Return with a Juggernaut of a Live Show (Live Review & Exclusive Photos)

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March 8, 2016

/ Jason Miller

Megadeth just put every metal band on notice as they reclaim their rightful place as the world’s state of the art speed metal band with the release of their brilliant new album Dystopia. But this …

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Patti Smith and Her Band Return to the Legendary Fillmore

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February 3, 2015

/ Jason Miller

It was a beautiful spring day in Austin, Texas back in 2004 and I was on my way to pick up the Godmother of punk rock, the legendary Patti Smith. I was working for Sony …

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Man or Astro-Man & The Pack A.D. Deliver Earth Shaking Performances at the Grog Shop

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September 19, 2014

/ Jason Miller

Last week I was in Cleveland for a speaking gig at Content Marketing World. Every city I speak in I try to go see a show and photograph it for Rock N Roll Cocktail. I …

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The Robin Zander Band Show us How it’s Done at Slim’s

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July 6, 2014

/ Jason Miller

I did a double-take when I saw the flyer hanging up at a local venue a few weeks ago that read the Robin Zander Band would be playing at Slim’s (local SF club owned by …

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Exclusive Photos from the Failure Tree of Stars Tour 2014

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June 14, 2014

/ Jason Miller

“For the upcoming Tree of Stars tour, since people have not seen us play in so long, we want to be able to play a wide breadth of material from all three of our albums. Having an …

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10 Amazing Photos of Cage the Elephant Live

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May 25, 2014

/ Jason Miller

Cage the Elephant have come a long way since releasing their self-titled major label debut in 2008. This is a band that is evolving with each record and truly turning into an artist for the …

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Semi Precious Weapons Set the Bar with Aviation High

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April 21, 2014

/ Jason Miller

Semi Precious Weapons are primed and ready to take over the world with the release of their stunning new record “Aviation” hitting stores this week. I wouldn’t have exactly said this back in 2008 when …

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God Bless The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: Live Review and Photos

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April 16, 2014

/ Jason Miller

On their way to this year’s Coachella festival, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion brought their signature down and dirty, groovy blues-tastic extravaganza to Slims in downtown San Francisco. In a dark and sweaty club is …

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The Cult in Beautiful Black & White Photos

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April 10, 2014

/ Jason Miller

Born in 1984 out of the ashes of the UK post-punk scene, The Cult are one of the few bands that successfully reinvent themselves while staying consistent to their roots. It’s a tough thing to …

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10 Epic Moments on the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2014

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April 3, 2014

/ Jason Miller

Just got back to San Francisco after an epic four day Monsters of Rock Cruise 2014. This was one of the best rock n roll experiences ever and I took thousands of photos. This is …

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