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Interview: Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (3 Jan 2020)

Earlier this month, I had the great honor of sitting down with Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Sons Of Apollo, Asia) prior to his 3 January 2020 Storyteller show at the Milkboy…

Barry Adkins January 13, 2020

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Bumblefoot’s Storyteller Concert Series: Milkboy Philly

Just three days into 2020, I had the pleasure to attend my first ever Bumblefoot solo show. And this one truly was solo! Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal [Sons Of Apollo, Asia],…

Barry Adkins January 11, 2020

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Album Review: ‘MMXX’ by Sons Of Apollo

Welcome to a new decade! A mere three years ago, Sons of Apollo, a super group composed of former members of Dream Theater, Guns N’ Roses, Mr. Big, and Journey,…

Barry Adkins January 7, 2020

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The Royal Affair Tour ft. Yes, Asia, John Lodge, and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy – in Baltimore

On Saturday, June 22, nearly four thousand excited concert-goers filtered into the seats of Baltimore’s MECU Pavilion. They were set to embark upon a fresh voyage to the seas…

Barry Adkins June 29, 2019

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MindMaze in Sparta

MindMaze: Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram MindMaze is one of those bands that I try to make sure I see anytime I can. Their music is my kind…

Barry Adkins June 5, 2019

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Blaze Bayley in Baltimore

I’ll be perfectly honest: I hadn’t ever heard Blaze Bayley’s work until Friday, May 17th. Not his solo work, not with Wolfsbane, not even with Iron Maiden. But when…

Barry Adkins May 29, 2019

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Queensrÿche’s ‘The Verdict World Tour’ in Baltimore

It’s been a little over two years since Queensrÿche last stepped into the light at Baltimore Soundstage, previously visiting on their Condition Hüman tour, and fans were champing at the…

Barry Adkins March 9, 2019

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Steep Steps is an indie-electronic project by producer Tony Correlli, featuring vocalist Athena Hiotis (Rêve, Circuit Villains), whose debut EP, Vigilance, was released in November. While not a band, per…

Barry Adkins January 1, 2019

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‘Rise Among Rivals’ by Rise Among Rivals

Transcendent Events always sets up great concerts featuring a stunning array of Baltimore-area bands. I had the pleasure of attending their Halloween event about three weeks ago, and more than…

Barry Adkins November 19, 2018

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Skitzo Calypso: Revived & Live!

When I began doing concert photography, one of the first shows I covered was at the House Of Rock, north of Baltimore, in 2013. My wife (girlfriend at the time)…

Barry Adkins November 2, 2018