The Mostly Music 2023 Playlist, Pt. 3 (Updated 12/31/23)

December 31, 2023 — Leave a comment

And so we’ve come to the end of 2023 and the final update to my playlist. Don’t forget: my top tracks of the year will be posted soon!

You can visit all three parts of The Mostly Music 2023 Playlist – one. two. three.

Below are the songs I’ve added since 12/17. There haven’t been many, but I still wanted to bring them to your attention!

2023 Albums/EPs You May Have Missed

December 30, 2023 — Leave a comment

Here’s a list of albums/EPs released by indie artists in 2023 that may have flown under your radar! It’s far from comprehensive, but this is a good start for anyone seeking new underground music.

Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds Tour 2024

December 28, 2023 — Leave a comment

In early November, Sammy Hagar announced “The Best of All Worlds” Tour, featuring himself, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, and Joe Satriani. The tour arrives on the heels of the release of The Collection II, the box set of newly remastered versions of four consecutive #1 albums from Van Halen (5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and Balance.

Hagar, Anthony, Bonham, and Satriani will be playing hits from Van Halen’s vast arsenal. They have also invited Australian musician Rai Thistlethwayte along on keyboards and backing vocals. Loverboy will be their opening act.

Tickets are available at redrocker.com!

  • 7/13 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
  • 7/14 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 7/16 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 7/19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 7/20 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 7/22 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
  • 7/24 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
  • 7/26 – Mansfield, MA – XFinity Center
  • 7/27 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 7/29 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 7/31 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 8/2 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 8/3 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 8/9 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • 8/11 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • 8/13 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
  • 8/14 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • 8/16 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
  • 8/17 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
  • 8/19 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
  • 8/20 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • 8/22 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
  • 8/23 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 8/25 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
  • 8/27 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 8/28 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 8/30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 8/31 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Beartooth Shares 2024 Winter Dates

December 27, 2023 — Leave a comment

Beartooth is touring North America early in the new year with special guests The Plot in You, Invent Animate, and Sleep Theory. Tickets available at beartoothband.com.

  • 1/12 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
  • 1/13 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
  • 1/14 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
  • 1/16 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
  • 1/17 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
  • 1/19 – Toronto, ON – History
  • 1/20 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 1/21 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
  • 1/23 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
  • 1/24 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
  • 1/26 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
  • 1/27 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
  • 1/28 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 1/30 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 1/31 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
  • 2/2 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
  • 2/3 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando
  • 2/11 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 2/13 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
  • 2/14 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans
  • 2/15 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 2/17 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
  • 2/18 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
  • 2/20 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 2/21 – San Diego, CA – SOMA San Diego
  • 2/22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
  • 2/24 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento
  • 2/25 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
  • 2/27 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 2/28 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House
  • 3/1 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House
  • 3/2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 3/3 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 3/5 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
  • 3/6 – Maplewood, MN – Myth Live
  • 3/8 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
  • 3/9 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 3/10 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue
  • 3/12 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 3/13 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 3/14 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre

** From 2/7 through 2/10, Beartooth will be on Shiprocked Cruise 2024!

Veil of Maya Announces Winter 2024 Dates

December 25, 2023 — 1 Comment

Metalcore band Veil of Maya is heading out on The [M]other Tour in early 2024 with special guests AngelMaker, Reflections, and Alluvial! Left to Suffer or Until I Wake will also be appearing on select dates. You can get tickets/VIP now at veilofmayaband.com.

  • 1/19 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center*
  • 1/20 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre*
  • 1/21 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi*
  • 1/23 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag*
  • 1/24 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note*
  • 1/26 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre*
  • 1/27 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep*
  • 1/29 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre*
  • 1/30 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater*
  • 2/1 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar*
  • 2/2 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage*
  • 2/3 – Jefferson, LA – Southport Hall*
  • 2/4 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)+
  • 2/6 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground+
  • 2/8 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage+
  • 2/9 – Hartford, CT – The Webster+
  • 2/10 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center+
  • 2/13 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
  • 2/14 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 2/15 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s+
  • 2/16 – Joliet, IL – The Forge

* Left to Suffer appearing

+ Until I Wake appearing