When people first meet Daniel Donato, they’re not fully braced for this walking tornado of creative energy. “They think there’s something that tips the scale in ways they don’t understand,” says Donato about his over-the-top, slightly manic vibe. “But what actually tips the scale is the amount of thought and analysis I put into my work and art, all of which is taken from the lessons of my life.”

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick have announced fall tour dates that will begin October 2 at Springfield, MO’s Gillioz Theatre and then make stops across the country through the month. Artist and VIP presales begin Wednesday, July 12 at 10:00 am (local) – Password: CTLIVE. Local presales begin Thursday, July 13 at 10:00 am (local). All presales conclude Thursday, July 13 at 10:00 pm (local). General on-sales begin Friday, July 14 at 10:00 am (local).

Brace yourselves for an unprecedented musical journey, as an all-star lineup of performers from Pink Talking Fish, Lespecial, Cool Cool Cool and more, are teaming up for an electrifying double bill on September 2nd at The Range, Mason, NH. The night will pay homage to three legendary acts - Nine Inch Nails, Prince, and David Bowie - with two spectacular sets of music.

Boston’s Independent Radio, WXRV/92.5 the River announced that popular dance funk band Ripe will headline the station’s 21st Annual Riverfest Music Festival on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 12 Noon – 6:00 PM. Ryan Montbleau Band, Air Traffic Controller, and Steve Rondo join the lineup on the Broadway Boardwalk at Salisbury Beach. This year’s festival is presented by Michelob Ultra and produced in conjunction with the Salisbury Beach Partnership.  More information can be found at https://theriverboston.com

Goose will return to Boston, MA this September 13th and 14th for two nights at Leader Bank Pavilion. The venue, recognized as one of the city’s premiere outdoor concert venues, is situated on a picturesque open-sided covered pavilion overlooking the Boston Harbor.

As they near the final performances of their 41-date Summer of Green Tour 2023, which marked the band’s first performances in 20 years, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade have announced additional dates for The Hunt for Green October Tour, which launches in Oakland, CA on Wednesday, October 11th for their last Bay Area performance of the year.