AC/DC - July 31, 2009
on Nov 21, 2009 in Giants Stadium AC/DC concerts Every Saturday The Rock and Roll Guru gives a comprehensive review of a live concert.Earlier this year, I called up some of my buddies and made plans to see AC/DC at Giants Stadium once I found a special offer for tickets. Metal Eddie topped my list,...

Friday's Rockin' Roundup - Favorite Holiday Edition
on Nov 20, 2009 in Aerosmith Slayer Rocklahoma Hard Rock Hideout Roundup Megadeath Bob Dylan Next week is Thanksgiving, here in the United States. A chance to reflect and remember what we have and all that we are thankful for. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday by far. It’s a time for family and friends to gather together and spend qualit...

The Doors - December 11, 1970
on Nov 19, 2009 in setlists The Doors Every Thursday The Rock and Roll Guru provides brief commentary on a setlist from a recent or classic concert.For this week’s edition of Setlist Thursday, I thought I would go way back into the past and visit one of my favorite classic rock groups,...

The Changing Of The Guards Part Three
on Nov 18, 2009 in Buckcherry Hinder Nickelback Theory of a Deadman Papa Roach In this three part series, I’m examining the bands that are on their way out, the bands that are in their prime, and the bands that are ready to take over the spotlight.Part One: Bands Near Retirement can be found here: http://rockandrollguru.blogs...

Changing of the Guard - Part Two
on Nov 17, 2009 in Pearl Jam Iron Maiden Incubus Bon Jovi Dave Matthews Band In this three part series, I’m examining the bands that are on their way out, the bands that are in their prime, and the bands that are ready to take over the spotlight. Part One: Bands Near Retirement can be found here: http://rockandrollguru.blog...

The Changing of the Guards Part One
on Nov 16, 2009 in Springsteen Kiss AC/DC The Rolling Stones Aerosmith While recently attending a Bruce Springsteen concert I started wondering how much longer I would be able to see this band perform live. Bruce is 60 and his always amazing saxophonist Clarence Clemons is pushing 70. How much longer will they be able t...

Phish - Joy
on Nov 15, 2009 in Phish CD Reviews Joy Every Sunday The Rock and Roll Guru reviews a new or classic music CD, DVD, or a rocking book.Earlier this year, Phish heads rejoiced like never before when the band announced they were reuniting and going on tour. Initial tickets to their shows sold...

Aerosmith - August 10, 1997
on Nov 14, 2009 in PNC Arts Center Johnny Lang Aerosmith concerts Every Saturday, The Rock and Roll Guru gives a comprehensive review of a live concert.After my first experience with Aerosmith, I honestly thought that I would never see them live in concert again. I was disappointed at the horrendous show they put o...

Friday's Rockin' Roundup - Friday the 13th Edition
on Nov 13, 2009 in WASP DMX Aerosmith Them Crooked Vultures Roundup Today is Friday the 13th. Does that mean anything to you? Apparently it does to a lot of people. Did you know it is estimated that over 18 million US citizens are negatively affected by this day? They really believe that bad things will happen and mo...

Setlist: Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band - Madison Square Garden 11/8/09
on Nov 12, 2009 in setlists Madison Square Garden Springsteen Every Thursday The Rock and Roll Guru provides brief commentary on a set list from a recent concert. Sunday night, for the first time ever in their illustrious career, Bruce and the band played The River, the double album from 1980, in its entirety.