Concert reviews

Jonas Brothers still appeal to their hardcore admirers: Concert Review

The seats were emptier than in past years at the Amphitheatre on Thursday night, but the fans that were there still fanned the flames of Jonas affection with enviable loyalty. Published on Fri Jul 19 2013 Jonas Brothers Molson Amphitheatre 3 stars out of 4 Nick Krewen Special to the Star   Old loves die hard. In their heyday four or five years ago, New Jersey’s Jonas Brothers were so…


Guns N’ Roses is quantity over quality: Review

Never let it be said that California hard rockers Guns N’ Roses short shrift you on the music-for-money exchange. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Tue Jul 16 2013     Guns N’ Roses Sound Academy, July 15 2.5 stars Never let it be said that California hard rockers Guns N’ Roses short shrift you on the music-for-money exchange. If anyone felt slighted at forking over anywhere between $125 to…


The Eagles’ pop immortality still intact: Review

The Eagles ensured through a convincing Toronto performance on Thursday that their pop immortality will remain intact. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Fri Jul 12 2013 The Eagles At the Air Canada Centre, July 11 3 stars Bernie’s back. Bernie Leadon, the former Flying Burrito Brother and the multi-stringed-instrument specialist who was the first person to fly The Eagles’ nest as the popular Southern Californian band soared to the…


One Direction proves they’re more than Tiger Beat power boys: Concert review

One Direction defies the stereotype in a two-hour, 22-song set at the ACC. Nick Krewen Music, Published on Tue Jul 09 2013 One Direction 3 stars Air Canada Centre, July 9 It is with a great sense of relief that I don’t have to deliver this concert review from the Air Canada Centre to you aurally, dear readers. Because if I did, you’d never hear a word over the hysterical…


The Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox Twenty know how to please: concert review

Matchbox Twenty vocalist Rob Thomas delivers the goods for fans of adult pop rock Nick Krewen Music, Published on Fri Jun 28 2013 Goo Goo Dolls/Matchbox Twenty Molson Amphitheatre, Thursday, June 27 3 stars It was a bum rush up the aisle. As I sat in my Section 200 seat during the Matchbox Twenty portion of the double headliner featuring the Goo Goo Dolls at Molson Amphitheatre on Thursday evening,…