An Interview with Dunja von Stoddard by Ilya Mirman When Dunja von Stoddard talks about the music of the 1960s, she doesn’t just talk about songs. She talks about a feeling. With her band Aquarius, von Stoddard and her bandmates aim to recreate the sound, spirit, and atmosphere of the era — from vintage instruments […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman Gallery At Plymouth Memorial Hall, Billy F. Gibbons stripped the blues-rock spectacle down to its studs. What remained was groove — raw, elastic, and played with the confidence of someone who’s been bending riffs for half a century. Fronting a stripped-down trio, Gibbons delivered a 90-minute set that favored […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman Gallery Providence may never be the same again. When Steel Panther stormed The Strand Ballroom & Theatre, they didn’t just play a show — they unleashed an unholy cocktail of glam metal, sex jokes, and virtuoso musicianship wrapped in leopard print. Foreplay: “Eyes of a Panther” They hit the […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman Gallery There’s a particular kind of energy that hangs in the air before a Matisyahu show. Outside Boston’s House of Blues, clusters of people filled Lansdowne Street with an easy kind of anticipation — not frenzied, not impatient, just a low hum of shared expectation. Inside, the lights dimmed, […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman Galleries: The Who, The Joe Perry Project Boston has always been proud of two things: baseball and noise. On Tuesday night at Fenway Park, the baseball diamond gave itself up entirely to noise—the holy kind made by guitars, drums, and voices that refuse to crack or fade. The air […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman Gallery If life is a series of improbable coincidences wrapped in heart-shaped peanuts, then this concert was a neon-lit testament to that truth. On a Wednesday evening—the sort of Wednesday that happens once and pretends to last forever—the Joe Perry Project sauntered onto the stage of the Hampton Beach […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman This week, blues-rock legend Billy F. Gibbons brought his signature Texas swagger to The Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts, for a night of raw, electrifying music. Accompanied by two powerhouse musicians—Mike “The Drifter” Flanigin on Hammond B3 organ and bass, and Chris “Whipper” Layton on drums—Gibbons delivered a set that […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman Gallery The hallowed halls of the Ryman Auditorium played host to a soul-stirring celebration of music and legacy on December 16, as The Allman Betts Band brought their Allman Betts Family Revival tour to Nashville. With a lineup packed with special guests and timeless songs, the night was a […]
Story by Ilya Mirman Devon Allman is a man who carries not just the weight of his famous surname but also the expansive catalog and legacy of the Allman Brothers Band. Connecting with him to discuss the upcoming Allman Betts Family Revival concert tour was like stepping into a world where the past and present of […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman Galleries: Steel Panther, Stone Horses On November 23, Steel Panther brought their over-the-top glam-metal extravaganza to the House of Blues Boston, celebrating the 15th anniversary of their iconic debut album, Feel the Steel. Equal parts parody and genuine rock mastery, Steel Panther delivered an unforgettable night of music, comedy, […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman Galleries: Duff McKagan, Lee Ving On November 4, 2024, Duff McKagan brought his “Lighthouse ’24” tour to Boston’s Paradise Rock Club, delivering a performance that was raw, reflective, and brimming with rock history. Fans were treated to an evening that blended McKagan’s solo work with covers and a few […]
Photos and Review by Ilya Mirman Galleries: Blackberry Smoke, 49 Winchester Blackberry Smoke’s 8/23 concert at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre was a heartfelt tribute to their late drummer, Brit Turner. The evening was steeped in emotion, honoring the legacy of a founding member who was integral to the band’s sound and spirit. The band kicked off […]
