eli, nyc 07/11/02
artist: flickerstick
Review: pretty informative. rex went into some interesting insights about his music and music in general which was refreshing. hes also funny so that helps. i also liked that i got the real message of " coke" cleared up.. i think. i dont have the cd and whenever i heard it i could never make out the lyrics too well so i assumed brandin was talking about cocaine, but from the interview im PRETTY sure rex said it was just about the soft drink. i woulda thought they woulda known that would be pretty damn misconstrued though.
john, iowa 07/10/02
artist: Bowie, Heathen
Review: Cactus rocks. The vocals on the rest of the songs are superb. Lyrics leave something to be desired although the guitar riffs are classic Bowie. Recommended unconditionally.
connie, san francisco 07/11/02
artist: Nashville Pussy
Review: I think their new album is kickass rock and roll. hail to led zeppelin, nashville pussy and ac-dc!
devon, milwaukee 07/10/02
artist: alicia keys
Review: i was at the show tuesday night and fully agree with u. she is a new force to be reckoned with. to a long career alicia...i luv u!
ursula, panama city, fl 07/10/02
artist: tom petty
Review: great review, i agree he's not always perfect but him trying to reach majesty is just as fun to watch! luv the pics too. do u take nudes too?? ; )
becky, lake geneva, wi 07/10/02
artist: nelly furtado
Review: she is soooohot in concert! i want to marry her! I don't care if she's a girl!!
kevin baumgartner, chicago, il 07/10/02
artist: petty
Review: sweet petty photos!
Sabine 07/10/02
hey Phil,
straight with it me too... ,
look nevertheless which I straight make..
Bye Sabine
Barry Brecheisen, ConcertLiivewire 07/10/02
Review: Hi Leslie from Orange County California,
I noticed with your comments you did not mention this "so-called" new song that she played or the song that she replaced. I have the set list from the Chicago show and it is identical to the show that is available on dvd from her Vegas performance. Did you actually fly in to Chicago to see the show I reviewed? Oh sorry, what was that new song again!?
Barry Brecheisen, ConcertLiivewire 07/109/02
Review: Thanks Blair the review you could say was therapeutic!
Jana Zetterman, Lake Zurich IL 07/09/02
artist: Meat Loaf
Review: You forgot one great cover Meat and the "loafers" or "Neverland Express" (Is that their moniker?) performed? They did a great version of 'Crazy 'bout a Mercury'
anielle, Milwaukee, WI 07/09/02
artist: Greenwheel
Review: You said that they sound exactly like Matchbox 20 and Fuel?!? No...they don't. They have their own sound and are great performers and artists. I can't even see how people compare them to Matchbox 20 except for the sound of Ryan's amazing voice. There will always be bands that sound similar when they are in the same genre of music...go ahead and compare them...just don't say that they are somehow "copying" other people's music and that they don't have their own songwriting talent. They have much more talent than a lot of people know and they will prove that. Matchbox 20?!? They suck. Greenwheel will outshine them...definitely.
William Madsen, Rockford, IL 07/09/02
I AM DESPERATELY LOOKING FOR A KISS CONCERT FROM ROCKFORD BACK IN SEPT. 2000. I WILLPAY A GREAT PRICE FOR PHOTOS OR A VIDEO FRO THAT SHOW. I WAS DOING SECURITY AND WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF GENE SIMMONS ALL NIGHT AND HE WAS PUTTING PICKS ON MY HEAD TO GIVE TO THE FANS AND I WANT PHYSICALPROOFTHAT IT HAPPENED. SO IF YOU CAN PLEASE HELP THANK YOU.. BILL MADSEN
Lesley, Orange, Ca 07/09/02
artist: Britney Spears
Review: Whoever wrote this review obviously wasn't paying very close attention to the songs Britney sang in the 2nd leg of her tour...because she did sing one new song (i just thought it made he writer sound incredibly stupid because he/she kept writing- "not one new song.") Get your facts straight before you bash someone. The reviewer was obviously closed-minded from the moment they got there. I mean - How much could Britney change her show from night to night? One wrong step and she could be burned to death by a firework! Why do biased people write reviews anyway...?
chris cruze, batesville, AR 07/09/02
artist: Tom petty
Review: ummm whatever that just was. This review on tom petty was a bunch of jumbled up bullshit. I don't think you even knew where you were going with it.
Brenda Vitale, St. Pete. Fl. 07/09/02
artist: Meatloaf
Review: I can not help but to love Meat, he is one of the best performers I have ever seen in concert. He puts on the best shows. I love every song he sings. I have tried to see every movie that he has been in, even the little parts he gets; an example is the little part he got in Wayne's World. My kids love Meat too, they are 12 and 10, and they can sing just about everyone of his songs.
He also has the greatest voice ever. The only disappointing thing, is when the concert is over, he is so entertaining that you just don't want it to end. I just wanted to say that there are alot of fans out here that LOVE MEATLOAF and that LOVE TO SEE HIM IN CONCERT and that LOVE TO HEAR HIM SING. Keep it up Meat, and don't ever give up. You have alot of people that LOVE YOU.
Bob, Buffalo, NY 07/08/02
artist: Poison, Cinderella
Review: Youre article hits alot of nails on the proverbial head. Looking ahead is the only way to go. Let me preface by saying this was my first Poison concert ever. I'm on the doorstep of forty years old but never really got the chance to see them until June 30 at Darien Lake Amphitheater, so to me it was brand new.
Went to the venue to see Poison and Cinderella. No knock on Winger or FP but two very young boys at home mean time constraints. Anyway, Cinderella rocked like I knew they would, looked great sounded great, I got more from them than I ever thought I would. They meant everything they played, first chord to last. You're right. Give us something new. Nostalgia to me is still ten years down the road for this absolutely ROCKIN band!
Now for the real story. After getting a dog and a couple of nice cold beverages on a 90 degree evening in a Buffalo, NY suburb, it was time to rock and roll with a vengeance. Poison hit the stage and it all came clear: This aint no nostalgiac rock and roll show, this is the real thing! From my ninth row seat I saw Bret, CC, Bobby and Rikki remanufacture that whole venue and make it their own.
The show started so strong, got stronger, and ended with a strength I cant define. There I was seeing one of my favorite bands doing their thing after so many ups and downs and doing it so well that the thought of nostalgia was thrown out the window!
We all know that for Poison to be Poison CC must be present and he made his presence felt time and time again. The next time I see him kicking the crap out of the two sorry bastards next to him on celebrity rock and roll Jeopardy I will not giggle at his excentricities. I will embrace them because those are what make him so talented and so hard to do without.
Nostalgia? Uh uh. This band is on top of their game, "Hollyweird" is just a new beginning...
Blair Fischer, Chicago, IL 07/08/02
artist: Chris Isaak
Review: Genius. Pure genius.
Blue Marvin, Woodstock, IL 07/08/02
Review: Goddamn Tony - that is one hell of a great article re: your trip down Highway 61. Tons of great info and the pics make me feel like I went with you. A must for any fan of the Blues!!!
Dan, South Bend, IN 07/08/02
artist: Natalie Merchant and Chris Isaak
Review: Damn, that concert rocked. But what was even more impressive than the concert was Nathalie Voirin's sturing recap of Natalie Merchant's performance.
Berry Bercheisen was good too.
No Miss Voirin... Thank you!!!
With such intense, exhilarating, and intellectually stimulating rhetoric you have finally convinced me not to kill myself.
Barry Bercheisen was good too.
Glenda, Elsobrante, ca 07/08/02
artist: Tom Petty annd the Heartbreakers
Review: I like the article about Tom petty and the Heartbreakers, I have been a fan of theirs for as long as the have been recording.
Lisa Marshall, Everett, Wa 07/08/02
artist: Tom Petty
Review: Mr. Phil Bonyata was absolutely describing The Heartbreakers that I have seen in concert when he spoke of Tom and Mike playing off of each other and complimenting one another perfectly. He also accurately described the soulful importance of Mr. Petty's masterful songwriting skills. But, what show was he at to describe "rote versions" and asking if they have the will to reach greatness while performing live? In my opinion Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are the definition of a great live band and anyone who can't see that is blind.
Brian 07/08/02
artist: tom petty and the heartbreakers
Review: they have already reached it!
Raychel, Naperville, Il 07/08/02
artist: Ryan Adams
Review: Why does the author of this article say that the crowd was infatuated with him, when the most common response was clapping? I felt like I was the only one enjoying themselves... everyone else should have fucking lightened up and had a drink...I know Ryan did!
gonetroppo, st paul mn 07/08/02
artist: Tom Petty
Review: those who can't create, critique.
does this putz Phil Bonyata even like Tom Petty?
Debi Campbell, Nashport,Ohio 07/07/02
artist: Tom Petty &The Heartbreakers
Review: For anyone who has ever seen Tom Petty &The Heartbreakers live, there is absolutely no question about having a will to reach greatness perfoming live. It is simply magical. That band wails!! Did Walt Disney know anything about animation and color?
John, Kenosha, WI 07/07/02
artist: Tom Petty
Review: The Tom Petty show at Milwaukee Summerfest was the third tour in a row I've had an opportunity to see him. I thought he put on a decent show but I could've most certainly done without them dragging out songs for 15 minutes + (such as "Good to Be King"). Also I didn't mind him introducing some new material that's yet to be released, but THREE SONGS? Extending a song 10 extra minutes and playing more than one song that hasn't even been released yet robbed me of at least three other classics they could have played such as "Don't Come Around Here No More", "Don't Do Me Like That", "You Got Lucky", "The Waiting", "Listen To Her Heart" and MANY others he could've chosen instead. I've seen him twice before and his previous shows never let me down. I left extremely disappointed and wished I had saved my money, stayed home, and listened to his CDs. Also a word of advice for anyone over the age of 33 wanting to attend Milwaukee Summerfest: pay the extra money and get pav! illion seats. If you sit on the lawn or in the bleachers, you're only subjecting yourself to annoying, obnoxious teen-agers yelling profanity and throwing beer. These same kids have been allowed by the City of Milwaukee to slip through the cracks and drink alcohol all day in the sweltering heat. Thanks for the education, kids... I'll never buy lawn seats again.
Tracey, Buffalo, NY 07/07/02
artist: Tom Petty
City & State: Review: Sometimes you have to give the people what they want to hear...
Matthew Jones, Plainfield, Illinois 07/07/02
artist: Default
Review: I want keep this short and to the point: what is up with all of these lead singers from these new bands trying to rip off the likes of Eddie Vedder, Nirvana, and Soundgarden? Off the top of my head, I can list at least 10 or so bands that blatantly rip off any band from the grunge era.
??? 07/07/02
hats off once again to billy spunke, mastermind of the rockyards and countless other rock spectales throughout the years...without his drive, we'd all be stuck in rush hour dullness.
Lorraine, Canada 07/07/02
artist: Tom Petty
Review: Dear Mr. Bonyata, I think the answer to your question is answered in your 'rave' review. This band delivers a concert with gusto like no one else. How much more "practical experience' do they need to prove to critics that they have the 'will to reach greatness' while performing LIVE? My vote is a resounding YES - any other vote would be an insult to their art and to their fans. Thank you for letting me respond. Lorriane ....I love this band!
Dragon Ball 07/07/02
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Karen Day 07/07/02
Artist: citizen cope
Review: your citizen cope review sucked!!
Mark 07/07/02
Review: Your website is awesome
Jim, bumf*ck 07/06/02
Review: i don't no y im hear butt i still want sex. can u help my hand is worn i need the real soft thing. pleas me and i will please u 2
Constance Blu, Vancouver, Candada 07/06/02
artist: Sonny Rollins
Review: You grabbed the essence of the note and made it sing with words. Cheers to some very inspiring writing!
Bernie, Barrington, il 07/06/02
artist: Tom Petty
Review: Nice job on the Petty concert review, Phil. Also great job on the photos, too bad he's so damn ugly.
Mike, Green Bay, WI 07/05/02
artist: Sheryl Crow
Review: Sheryl needs a trip to Phoenix...the land of the Boob Job!
rich, chicago 07/05/02
Review: I dig ur ticket swap page. i just bought tix to ozzfest at alpine valley. hopefully ull keep it free!!!
Colin, Glasgow, Scotland 07/05/02
artist: Meatloaf
Review: Great review! I wish I could grow breasts like Mr. Loaf.
Laura Vega, Las vegas, NV 07/05/02
artist: Squisshy lemons
Review: Do you people ever really like a band that uv reviewed? Lighten up and enjoy. Sourpusses : (
albert, leeds, uk 07/04/02
artist: meatloaf
Review: nasty man just plain nasty. joking man - the review was pretty cool.
Harry Love, Indianapolis, IN 07/03/02
artist: Sonny Rollins
Review: I happened upon the review. What the hell, this site needs more jazz reviews like this one. I realize it's not a jazz site (it is a very fine rock site though). Expand your musical horizons with MORE JAZZ REVIEWS, please.
buffy 07/03/02
artist: blink 182
Review: u don't know shit about music asshole
Rudy Kantpfeil, Mexico City 07/02/02
artist: David Bowie
Review: Well, when I first listened to Heathen, I got just about the same feeling I experienced when I first heard Scary Monsters, and boy, it was good....
Brandy, Kennewick, Wa 07/02/02
artist: Bizzy D
Review: Well all I have to say is that Dyrcks my man and that I love him to death. He says he's ugly well I just want to tell him thats he's not he's fine as HELL!!!!
julie, green bay, wi 07/02/02
artist: meatloaf
Review: meatloaf rocks!! he'll still pinch you in the ass as your enjoying it.
kit, Orlando, FL 07/02/02
artist: Sheryl Crow
Review: Luv that smile on Sheryl!!
Digna, leesburg, Va 07/01/02
artist: enrique iglesias
Review: hey baby I love you I"M you fan #1 te amo
Becky, Clearwater, FL 07/01/02
artist: Sonny Rollins
Review: He's one of the last greats out there in jazz today so enjoy him while you can.
Magic, Goldsboro, NC 07/01/02
artist: Poison
Review: I love Poison, I love Cinderella, I love Faster Pussycat and I love Winger. I think when I decide to go see them in concert come Aug. I won't think of how many songs were being played from new albums, or how long they stayed on stage, the fact of being so close and seeing bands I have admired all my life will keep me coming year after year. To see the bands I grew up on and jammed to so many times, thrills the hell outta me. I could careless if Poison or any other of the bands plays new material, I will love each and every band the same...forever I will be a 80's chic! LoL
Jeanette, Detroitt, MI 07/01/02
Those modern artists are just soooooooooooooo negative! I find myself longing for the 80's "have a good time party bands", like this one...
Bridget, Houston, Texas 06/30/02
artist: Poison, CInderella, Winger, Faster Pussycat
Review: I attended the Hollyweird Tour in Houston on May 31st 2002. I would have to say that Faster Pussycat scared me a bit until they started their show. They had a good show and people need to listen to them instead of look at them. Winger came on and I could not believe my eyes. I have not seen these guys for many moons but other than the hair length I thought they had not changed a bit and they keep rocking on. Cinderella came on and I thought I was in the 80's again. Tom Keifer has not changed a bit... in fact he looks younger now then he did in the 80's. Cinderella needs to make another CD. I think that would bring them back in high gear. Their show kicked A@@. They were the best out there. I am a huge poison fan I have been for many many years but it says something when Cinderella can out rock Poison on their own tour! Poison came out the air became thick and they rocked. They played for 30 minutes and all of a sudden about 100 people rushed the stage. !
I would have to say I am one of the people who were up on that stage. I had no choice. It was either jump on stage or get trampled to my death. Poison played maybe a song or 2 after that. The first Poison show I had ever seen was over. I still love Poison but now I am looking forward to Cinderella bringing out new listening material.
ROCK ON and RELIVE the 80's!!!!!
RONNIE, GLASGOW SCOTLAND 06/30/02
artist: MEATLOAF
Review: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY MEATLOAF HAS NO SCOTTISH TOUR DATES HAS HE FORGOTTEN HIS BEST AND LOUDEST FANS COME ON BIG MAN GET THE FINGER OOT
Scott 06/30/02
Review: Wow, your site is great! Good work...
jack, London, England 06/30/02
artist: David Bowie
Review: Top notch interview! you lads got the man to talk!
felipe berloni, Sao Paulo, SP, Brasil 06/30/02
artist: nelly furtado
Review: "Like a butterfly's life, wonderful!!
johnie C, chicago 06/29/02
artist: u rock n rollers
Review: radiohead moved me once now u do
don poczekaj 06/29/02
Review:the sight looks great, very happy to see things are going well for you.
best wishes, Don
Shaquana Freeman, Beaufort S.C 06/29/02
artist: Mary J. Blige
Review: It think it is so amazing Mary is my favorite Hip hop artist and she has inspired me so much over the years
Fred Joplinak, San Fran, CA 06/29/02
artist: Norah Jones
Review: Norah is a hack. Overrated. And how disrespectful for her to pass herself off as jazz, when her skills are nonexistant. And her band? Great bassist and drummer. Decent guitar player. They deserve the money they are getting more than little Norah deserves the hype.
Josh cheyka, Wausau, Wisconsin 06/28/02
artist: nelly furtado
Review: She was so fricking hot I was almost melting, shes so skinny and has such a beutiful face that I've never seen before in a woman, that milwaukee concert kicked ass!
Wezzie, Bourbon, Mo. 06/28/02
artist: Meat Loaf and Friends
Review: First I wanted to correct you on a couple of things. Meat's name isn't Marvin it's Michael and Patti's last name is spelled Russo, one would think if your going to write about these people you could at lease get the spelling of their name right. Other than that I thought it was a very good review.
Thank you, Wezzie
Terry, Dixon, IL 06/28/02
artist: Meat Loaf
Review: Review: Well for starters that's a really stupid headline. You refer to people dissing him because of his name and then turn around and do the same. He hasn't earned his musical credentials in the last 25 years? Let's hear you sing like that and hold those notes, he has an awesome range and vocal capability.
As far as the "drunken audience" receiving more attention than the performance on stage...what concert was this guy at? Sure, there were calls from the audience I didn't appreciate, but this was a ROCK concert, duhhh. The audience was wound and sang along to almost every song, probably a function of being a group of Meat fans and the standing room only situation. They may have been a tad mellower to suit the reveiwer's taste if they were seated. It wasn't a drunken crowd, it was an adoring one, Meat plays Chicago in a venue of 500 and that's what you get!
The reviewer thought Meat was peeved at the audience, well I guess he's never been to a Meat concert before. Part of his act, duhh. All in all not too bad a review, but he needed some corrections, obviously not in tune w/ everything that happened.
Glenn, New berlin, WI 06/28/02
artist: Meat Loaf
Review: I think Meat Loaf is as relevant as ever! His music continues to move me. His passion ignites me!
karen riley, boston, ma 06/28/02
artist: meatloaf
Review: Your review brought the tastier side of meat loaf to life. kudos to all.
Roberto, Everywhere 06/28/02
artist: Siouxsie and the Bansheees
Review: I want to play with Siouxsie before I die.I want to talk with Siouxsie before I die.
Melissa Ash, Charlotte, NC 06/27/02
artist: Ashanti
Review: I think Ashanti is so beutiful in the down 4 u video!! Having Ja rule as a buisness buddy is really neat too. Ashanti has such a great voice,and she knows it!!I really like Ashanti,but Aaliyah will always stay my #1 girl.We will *ALWAYZ* miss her.but shanti keep doing your thing cuz you got my love and support girl.!Alwayz got mad luv 4 all yall down a** chicks.We cant let them guys get to us.Althogh my man already got me!lol. always, lilmamelissa
p.s. ashanti girl cut them side burns!!
Jeanine, Berwyn, IL 06/27/02
artist: Britney Spears
Review: I didn't see the concert live. I saw it when HBO aired it and that was enough for me. Why would anyone want to pay $75 for a ticket? To hear her CD over the arena's sound system? Must be, cuz that's all her concerts are, just her CD being played really loud with some dancing on the stage. The idea behind a LIVE concert is for the artist to perform their music LIVE. Britney, to me, is just another case of Milli Vanilli, only she lip-syncs her own studio recordings. Pathetic.
Jim, Chicago, IL 06/27/02
artist: Meat loaf
Review: very nice meat loaf review!
Tayler, LONDON 06/26/02
artist: Bizzy D (Sum 41)
Review: BIZZY D IS THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD SUM 41 ARE SOOOOOO GREAT!!!!!
jenny, tomah, wi 06/26/02
artist: sammy hagar
Review: ur photos rule! tasty tasty
mike, d 06/26/02
Review: Corporate Avenger is not a mainstream group you will not see Corporate Avenger on MTV and you will not hear them on the radio the only way you would hear the art that Corporate Avenger has created is if you chose to I am sure u did not listen to the album with an open mind and if you did you would not be saying such negative things you may not be saying posotive things and unlike the bible you are not being forced to believe in what Corporate Avenger has to say but your just being asked to listen and next time you try and hate on someone get the facts right Peace and good luck in turning around your very negative aspects on things you have no clue about NL MIKE
kiley, chicago 06/25/02
artist: social distortion
Review: punk rock lives...yeah
Andrew Sperry, Chicago 06/25/02
artist: Social D
Review: Excellent review. Made me want to mix it up in the mosh pit with the rest of the degenerates. Good to know that a band can play three chords and still move a crowd. Kurt Loder be damned.
Janet Lewis, Chicago Heights, IL 06/25/02
artist: Sonny Rollins
Review: What an inspired show that Sonny & Co. put on. My creative levels are surging. Thanks for the great review.
tommy, phoenix, az 06/25/02
artist: bowie
Review: kick ass bowie interview!!
Laura, Janesville, WI 06/24/02
artist: Britney Spears
Review: I'm glad you called Britney for what she is - a hot body with no talent!
adam poole, raleigh nc 06/24/02
artist: corporate avenger
Review: i respect your views on the band and agree that the lyrics will couse some contravery but you have to respect a band that is telling the truth about what is going on in our goverment and would like to know how they are trying to be inner city homeboys with there apperiance and there lyrics when most the homboys u talk of all ther rap about is killing f*cking drugs and how blinked out they can be so i suggest you do reaserch before u shoot out your opinions and in closing u can not campare them to limp bizkit and kid rock when they are just about the biggest cock munchers in the industry today
Joe Christian, Milwaukee, WI 06/23/02
artist: Natalie Merchant
Review: Natalie Merchant is one of the most underrated performers in the present. I was dragged to see the former 10,000 maniacs singer perform by my girlfriend and i was blown away. Expecting a misanthropic evening of ballads and swan songs I was blown away instead. This concert turned into an amazing and loud collection of songs from the saucy contra-alto, she danced, she belted and most imporantly her lyrics were very poignant. I have a completely different impression of the woman. She is a virtual powerhouse and I only wish her record label would allow her singles to be less poppy in nature. She demonstrated true musicanship without strengthening her performance with fancy costumes and boob jobs...Once Again an amazing woman WOW!
lon, minneapolis, mn 06/23/02
artist: david bowie
Review: great f*cking bowie interview!
michael, ancona italy 06/23/02
artist: nick cave
Review: a truly superb artist.
Kate, Chicago, IL 06/23/02
artist: Mr. Sonny Rollins
Review: Bops my world.
clifford jamesrow, selangor, klang 06/23/02
artist: zwan
Review: i love the pumpkins and now i wish to see the zwan band release their album by this year i'm a no.1 former pumpkin fan. all the way from malaysia im 18 and i love to rock.
Keith, Arlington Heights, IL 06/22/02
artist: Tom Waits CDs
Review: I agree with your reviews. While both very different they do tend to have a darker common bond. Tom Waits has produced two very beguiling albums. I suggest new fans check these two gems out.
bobbie, las vegas 06/22/02
artist: blink 182
Review: hey ash did u like the blink concert or not?? take a side and be a man!!!!
Laura Duram, Chicago, IL 06/22/02
artist: Sonny Rollins Review
Review: I have to say that is is refreshing to read such a well wriiten and detailed piece of music writing.
Marianne, Buffalo, NY 06/22/02
artist: Sonny Rollins
Review: I'm off to the record store now to stock up on some Sonny! Oh yeah.
jorf 06/21/02
artist: pop disaster tour (blink 182/green day)
venue: MCI center, DC, june 5 2002
Review: Im not one of those groupie bitches so dont expect anything "groupie-like". That concert kicked major assage! Explosions, billy joe jacking off, chicken/bumble bee/rabbit costumes, confetti, band replacements from the audience, lighters, and smashing insruments made up green day live at the mci center. More explosions, acoustic guitars, fire, fireworks, jokes, travis on a revolving stand over the audience playing drums, and pingpong balls was blinks chaotic performance. there ive sumed it all up for you hope you enjoyed my little babbling :P
george, miami, fl 06/21/02
artist: sonny rollins
Review: great review!!
amir, shiraz 06/21/02
Review: metal i love you
Maria, Norway 06/21/02
artist: Natalie Merchant
Review: Miss Merchant is a true beauty, a powerful singer and there is no ojne, no one who can equal her!
Mark Paulsen, Detroit 06/21/02
artist: Sonny Rollins
Review: Excellent review Mr. Walseth. I can tell your bleed jazz through your wonderful writing.
MoniQue, Beaufort,Sc 06/21/02
artist: Maryj.blige
Review: DearMary,
I really like your music and your personality.You are a great role model, and inspirer.I have been listening to things about your on t.v where people have interviewed you and i see that you have went though many hard times, but you have left all that trouble behind ,and I can tell that no matter what people say about you ,you still go on.Before I saw this video on your life i used to worry about what people said about me like me being big boned and fat but after i saw it i said it's time for me to stand up for my self and not pay attention to ignorance.i said well at least I know someon that loves people for who they are and not what they are.Ifeel very safe talking to you about thesethings and i hope that you will respond back and tell me what you think about this.may god blessyou truly through all your trials and tribulations.
Chris Page, Perry, Ohio 06/20/02
artist: Hall & Oates
Review: Hey Natalie!! Getting Do It For Love on your radio?!?!?!?!?! Great article - Thank You!! Methinks you "get it". . .
ken 06/20/02
Review: THANX...and keep up the good work w/ the site...1 of my favorite places to read reviews!!!
lawrence, des plaines, il 06/19/02
artist: sonny rollins
Review: wow, what a well crafted story. i feel a little closer to my beloved jazz now after reading your review!
Claudia, Missoula, MT 06/19/02
artist: Sonny Rollins
Review: Brad Walseth said it all !!!
Trena 06/19/02
artist: Sonny Rollins
Review: Best review I've ever read! Great Job!
MICHELLE MOREL, PERTH, AUSTRTALIA 06/19/02
artist: AARON CARTER
Review: THAT BOY IS DOWNRIGHT SEXY!!
jane, coulumbus 06/19/02
artist: zwan
City & State: Review: i think it's wonderful that billy corgan has a new band, and is still making music. he is my favorite songwriter i hope to see zwan play in columbus in the near future :)
Connie, chicago, IL 06/18/02
artist: default
Review: Thoughtful review
Phil, Seattle, WA 06/18/02
artist: Radiohead
Review:I can't believe anyone doesn't see their genius. Hail to Radiohead!!!!
janine, chicago 06/18/02
artist: sum 41
Review: i luve bizzy. will u marry me. he he : ) ; )
DONNIE DAVIS, FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223 06/17/02
artist: MARY J. BLIGE
Review: MARY J BLIGE IS NOT JUST A PERFORMER SHE'S AND INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, A ROLE MODEL SOME ONE TO LOOK UP TO. I LOVE THE WAY SHE TALKS ABOUT HER GROWTH PROCESS AND THE TRIALS AND STRUGGLES SHE HAD TO FACE TO GET TO THIS LEVEL IN HER LIFE. I WAS READING AN ESSENCE MAGAZINE WITH AN INTERVIEW WITH THE QUEEN IT WAS VERY POWERFUL AND EDUCATIONAL. I NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO ATTEND HER CONCERTS LIVE BECAUSE OF MY JOB COMMITMENT BUT I WILL ONE DAY. I LOVE THE WAY SHE GET'S INTO HER MUSIC WHEN SHE BALLS HER FIST UP AND THROW HER HANDS IN THE AIR LIKE SHE'S FELLING THAT. GOD BLESS MARY J. BLIGE SHE'S HAS EARNED HER TITLE AND HER PLACE IN SOCIETY AND SHE'S SAYS THERES NO MORE DRAMA NOTHING CAN STOP HER NOW. I SEE MARY IN THE ROCK -N- ROLL HALL OF FAME SOON I MEAN REAL SOON. PEACE AND GOD BLESS
karen day, aspen free press 06/17/02
artist: citizen cope
Review: i agree with a lot of your reviews but not the one about citizen cope.
lemmie, orland, fl 06/17/02
artist: the hot pussy
Review: give me some ice before i do something drastic. god your hot ruyter!!
Lisa Plano, evanston 06/17/02
Review: Barry, ur welcom. keep up the good wOrk!
juan, mexico city, mexico 06/17/02
artist: nelly furtado
Review: keep it real, nelly! luv u!
Carla, Sao Paulo - Sao Paulo (Brazil) 06/16/02
artist: SUM 41
Review: I think SUM 41 its the best band.... these guys aren't very famous here in Brazil, just a few people know them, I think they should get more promotion here... Cause they´re a realy talented band, that i like pretty much.... And i'll like to see them around here... they could even stayed at my house if they want it too... I just wanna see then rock around here
jody, crystal Lake, IL 06/16/02
Review: top notch music site. luv all the great photos!!!
Louie, Chicago, IL 06/16/02
artist: Pink
Review: I though pink put on a great performance and looked hot as always. nice pictures
Justin, Elkhorn, WI 06/15/02
artist: Sammy & Dave
Review: The show kicked-ass! You are wrong about Dave his show rocked!
Jason, Memphis T.N 06/15/02
artist: Michelle Branch
Review: Hi Michelle one day I heard your music and I fell in love with it now im a Michelle lover i hope one day you have a show in Memphis if so im coming this is Jason and im 10 see ya!
Barry Brecheisen, ConcertLivewire 06/15/02
Review: Hey Lisa, Wow...thanks. In behalf of all the photographers we appreciate your thoughts especially when they're positive! Concert photography is a privilege that's a lot of fun but a lot of hard work too! Thanks for paying attention!!
connie 06/14/02
artist: sugar hill gang
Review: It's where it's at baby
Lisa Plano, Evanston, IL 06/14/02
artist: Barry's photos
Review: Barry I luv ur work! All the other photographers r great 2!!
jordan, chicago, il 06/14/02
artist: pink
Review: whoa, does pink look tasty
Ken, Chicago, IL 06/14/02
artist: Tenacious D
Review: Phil you sly dog. That picture of jack Black is the best I've ever seen!
batsblood 06/14/02
artist: Bowie CD
I have just received Bowie's new CD's my he looks weird on the cover they say it's one of his best, I'm having a quiet week-end so I'll really listen to it Bye Bats
Jeanine 06/14/02
artist: Pink
venue: Rosemont Theater, Chicago, IL 6/12/02
Review: Absolutely phenominal!
robert fernandez, dallas, tx 06/14/02
artist: nashville puss
Review: lookin foward to some more pussy on june 28th @ trees in dallas!! rutyer, lick ya later
Kevin Sweeney, Chicago, IL 06/13/02
artist: Shane MacGowan and the Popes
Review: I was at the show when Shane was drunk in his dressing room and never performed. the Popes played an admirable set, but it just wasn't the same.
Destiny Beaugrand, Racine, Wi 06/13/02
artist: Nelly Furtado
Review: This was the best concert I've been to in a long time. It was totally just charged with tons of energy from Nelly and the band to the people in the crowd!
Hal, oskkosh, WI 06/13/02
artist: Sammy Hagar
Tits photos!!
annie mcdonald, bartlett, tn 06/12/02
Review: this is a well written site. as i read, i started to feel like i was at the consert (god i wish i was!!!).
kevin, des moines, ia 06/12/02
Artist: Slipknot
Review: y doesn't ur site cover any good music like SLIPKNOT??? they f*cking kick evere other bands asses!
frank, chicago, il 06/12/02
Artist: roth
Review: david lee roth absolutely sucks. what a has been and a loser. the sad part is he thinks he's relevant in todays music scene.
Phil Bonyata, ConcertLivewire 06/12/02
Review: I'll have to ask her pimp first.
Jade, Las Vegas, NV 06/12/02
Artist: Ruyter Suys
Review: Hey honey, can you get me Ruyter's phone number. I think we can fill our rotation at the Pussycat with that hot pussy.
lee taylor, little rock 06/12/02
artist: nashville pussy
Review: i've been a pussy fan for many years and that was the best interview from anyone in the band that i've ever read!!
cassie, elgin, il 06/11/02
artist: sammy
Review: I like yur review on sammy and the photos rule too!! ur the man terry!
julie, kansasville, wi 06/11/02
artist: nashville pussy
Review: ruyter is a f*cking slut! bitch whore
troy, minneapolis, mn 06/11/02
artist: nashvile pussy
Review: man, that ruyter chick is hoooot! i've never heard their music before but I'm going to get their latest cd and chek em out. great interview
Karen Lee, Honolulu 06/11/02
artist: Chicago Blues Festival
Review: What a wonderful package! I 've read both of your Chicagofest reviews and love them both. The photos are great and the writing is very professional! BTW these are by far best packages on Chicago Bluesfest that I've seen anywhere!! Tony, I Look forward to next year.
April, Homer, il 06/11/02
Review: coporate avenger is a really good band.. and they are using the freedoms that we do have left which is FREEDOM OF SPEECH. They also give very good arguments and they are issues that are important like your anscestory.
karen day, aspen, co. 06/10/02
artist: citizen cope
Review: I saw Citizen Cope on the CBS Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn do "If There's Love." If Dreamworks is smart they'll put Clarence Greenwood in movies. I love the CD "Citizen Cope," and give it five stars. Clarence Greenwood of Citizen Cope has star power. He's an original. I hope Dreamworks puts him in movies. Plus it gives me an extra charge when I see him perform someplace like The CBS Late Late Show and realize he wrote the song he is singing. The CD Citizen Cope gets better every time I listen to it.
Melissa, toronto, Canada 06/10/02
artist: Sum 41
Review: I LOVE YOU BIZZY D
ChAnWaY, BRAZIL! BRAZIL! 06/10/02
artist: Billly Corgan
Review: Billy corgan is the king mom! Zwan r0xxx!
kyle, newport news, va 06/10/02
artist: barden
Review: the band makes great records, and "gutterflower" is their best next to "a boy named goo", lyrically it *is* the best but it needs less clean electric, more loud electric anyway, as for live, I think the band is easily one of the worst live bands out there, the mix kills it alot, every goo show I've been to sucked in terms of the mix, it's always so muddy as for the performance, Johnny can't sing live, it's a fact. he sucks in the studio he's amazing but he backs off the high notes and fucks up each song to the point of unforgiveness
Jennifer Collins, Anapolis, MD 06/09/02
artist: David Bowie
Review: I think Bowie is on top of his game. The music is layered in such a way that it takes multiple listenings to start to fully enjoy each intricate component which seems very simple at first.
Liz, Chicago, IL 06/09/02
Review: You people have a great thing going at Concert Livewire!!
lori baumgartner, antioch, il 06/09/02
artist: natalie merchant
Review: good review.
jodi, lake geneva, wi 06/09/02
artist: nashville pussy
Review: i'll pay you anything to let me have an interview with ruyter. i got some questions for her.
karen davis, moline, il 06/08/02
artist: Nashville pussy
Review: whoa, i want a piece of that actin ruyter! will u f*ck me if i cum to ur next performance?
lorna tyson, australia 06/08/02
artist: David Bowie
Review: i am wondering about that cover on Bowie,s new cD
Linea, Denmark 06/08/02
artist: Nelly Furtado
Review: Nelly is SO SO Great! I bought her CD for over a year ago, and I still listen to it. You just cannot get tired of Nelly. She's so real and refreshing. Love her!
Daniel Keiling, South Bend IN 06/08/02
artist: Natalie Merchant
City & State: Review: What a magical night indeed. For the past ten years Ive loved Natalie Merchant and 10k Maniacs, Last night I finally got to see her in concert. What a great performance! She did indeed come out in a black flowery dress and clunky shoes, her hair up in a bun. Half way through the concert she lost the shoes, her bun and her shawl. The gypy dancing was very exotic, very erotic!! Natalie is indeed a great artist and performer, I will look forward to seeing her again.
Ivy 06/07/02
Review: Weezer rocks!
Karol Khaos, New York, NY 06/07/02
artist: Nashville Pussy
Review: Nashville Pussy are the raunchiest band ALIVE!!!!!! They make me wanna cream my jeans thier so hot!@#$%^&* KEEP ON F*ckin Baby!
urbana, ny 06/07/02
Review: Monte Montgomery blows people away. There is no other way to describe it when he straps on his well-worn Alvarez acoustic guitar and takes the stage. Like Michael Jordan defying the impossible with an air-filled leather ball on the hardwood, Montgomery makes his strings, strung tautly across customized wood, produce sounds that obliterate notions of what one human is capable of pulling-off on this simple instrument. Glance around the room wherever he plays and witness wall-to-wall looks of sheer slack-jawed astonishment. The Birmingham, Alabama native moved to Texas at the age of 13, where he plunged into music -- the trumpet and piano before switching to guitar — inspired by his mother, a talented country/folk singer/songwriter. His focused dedication since then has been so single-minded, and so passionate, that he has never pursued any other livelihood. And it shows. Those who have seen him, critics and fellow musicians alike, are unabashed in their praise of his enormous talent. Texas roadhouse rocker Joe Ely says, "He's a monster ... he sets the guitar on fire." Country star Hal Ketchum deadpans: "That boy is bad on bad." Acoustic Guitar Magazine, an undisputed authority on these matters, wrote, "Monte Montgomery is not your typical, up-and-coming guitar god. His exquisitely crafted, melodically and rhythmically sophisticated pop songs suggest the best of Fleetwood Mac, Squeeze and the Police, while just happening to integrate the most mind-boggling guitar work in the state of Texas."
becky, genoa city, wi 06/06/02
artist: sum 41
Review: i luv ur sum 41 review1 i was at the show and think bizzy is hot (not evre1 agrres with me) also luved you pix
Chris, Muiden, Holland, Europe 06/06/02
artist: BReal
Review: I saw Cypress Hill in Amsterdam a couple of weeks ago. BReal was wearing this Joker 69 shirt. Does anybody know where I can find this Joker 69 shirt??? I've got to find this shirt. Please mail me if you know where I can buy it. Chris
John Owens, Nashville, TN 06/06/02
artist: Nasville Pussy
Review: That was a great interview with Ruyter! She is sooo hot and and seexy!!
carole, belleville nj 06/06/02
artist: pete yorn
Review: i think pete is the answer to rock's lack of original artistry. pete rocks live!!
Pete, Chicago, IL 06/05/02
artist: David Bowie
Review: Top notch review! Good Job!
Kevin Boston, MA 06/05/02
artist: Ruyter Suys of Nashville Pussy
Review: Man that girl knows how to enjoy life to the fullest. She enjoys her own sexuality without any guilt or apologies. I wish we were all more like her!
stacey, alabama 06/05/02
artist: nashville pussy
Review: great interview with rutyer!! after readin it i got real horny : )
warren, milwaukee, wi 06/04/02
Speak Out: The photography is great!
John Elton, New York city, New York 06/04/02
artist: Mary J. Blige
Review: Hey Mary,
Your the best I love your CD!!!! But Jarule is even better! You guys are great!
Keep it up
Phil Bonyata, ConcertLivewire 06/04/02
Review: Of course it was Bizzy D from Sum 41!! Are you calling me a liar??!! huh??
Leeona 06/04/02
artist: Bizzy D
Review: I was just wondering: is it really Bizzy D talking? Just so you know I love Sum 41 (exspecially Bizzy D) I LOVE YOU BIZZY D!
Clem Heckman, South Bend, IN 06/04/02
artist: Ryan Adams
Review: I have seen the messiah and I am born again!!
Sam, Janesville, WI 06/03/02
Artist: goo goos
Review: got it right man. good job silverman
calvin, buffalo, ny 06/03/02
Artist: nashville pussi
Review: can she pussy fart on command?
Pete, Little Rock, Arkansas 06/03/02
Artist: Nashville Pussy
Review: Oh Ruyter can you talk dirty to me too??
Richard Gillespie, Athens, Texas 06/03/02
artist: Billy Corgan
Review: I've kept up with you through it all and I say rock on Zwan.
marquis, Houston.,Tx. 06/02/02
artist: Mary j..
Review: She's untouchable, outstanding, terrific, and beautiful.. If a young soldier like me could get the chance K.C.had, she would "Be Happy" feel me? I'd show her the definition of "southern hospitality" u digg!! LIL KEY-C S>U
luke, la, ca 06/02/02
artist: CA
Review: what do you dumb idiots know about the genius of corporate avenger anyway?? remember things that are not understood today are usually ridiculed and then revered later!
kenny, chicago, il 06/02/02
artist: bowie
Review: well written review. I'm looking forward to hearing the master's new album.
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