ECHO PARK RISING 2011 Words/Photos by Reverend Justito I am not one of the individuals who remember the Sunset Junction as a small community gathering of Silver Lake locals. I know Sunset Junction as a gathering of inebriated individuals from all over Southern California looking to enjoy some music and overpriced churros in the hot summer sun. It had been a few years since I participated in the all day bash, and I was very much looking forward to the 2011 edition. USELESS KEYS, ... Read More

Chris Cornell 05/04/11 John Anson Ford Amphiteatre - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito For this particular review, before we talk about the music, it is important to discuss the venue. Typically booked for plays and movies, the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre is a truly beautiful venue tucked away in the Hollywood Hills. The beauty ends with the setup as the venue as well as the promoters should truly be ashamed of themselves. Our group had a disabled individual with us. With the understanding that ... Read More

The Flaming Lips Live at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery The following just came across the Twitter feed of The Flaming Lips: Making a poster for 2 nights at Hollywood Forever in June..First night Soft Bulletin second Darkside!!! http://t.co/YL41bvN While we can’t find any additional information on the web at this time, it appears this may be the coolest Flag Day Hollywood has ever seen. Update 05/03/11: Tickets for these shows will go on sale on May 6th at 2pm PST. Tickets for each night will run ... Read More

Trey Anastasio Band 03/04/11 Music Box @ Fonda - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito The only thing more shocking then a rare appearance from Trey Anastasio on the West Coast is where Anastasio decided to play on the West Coast. With the ability to sell out Air Force Bases with his day job known as Phish, Anastasio booked the intimate Music Box for the Southern California stop on his Acoustic/Electric 2011 Winter Tour. Usually reserved for up and coming hipster acts, the 1300 seat ... Read More

Joseph Arthur Joins Twilight Singers on Jimmy Kimmel Live Last night in Hollywood, Twilight Singers stopped by the Jimmy Kimmel Live program to promote their just released record Dynamite Steps. The Greg Dulli fronted band performed the song “On The Corner” with a little help from our good pal Joseph Arthur. You can watch the complete performance below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1yJekmjZMA This was not the first time Arthur has joined Twilight Singers on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Click here to check out a performance of “40 Dollars” and ... Read More

Social Distortion Make National Television Debut With their new album “Hard Times & Nursery Rhymes” due out early next year, OC royalty Social Distortion made their national Television debut last night performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live.  The band used the Bud Light concert stage to perform the lead single from “Machine Gun Blues” - the lead single from Hard Times as well as a modern day classic.  Both clips are posted below (Well they were till Kimmel made them private). Social Distortion will perform as part of the ... Read More

Faith No More (w/ Mariachi Los Toros & Redd Kross) 12/01/10 Palladium - Hollywood, CA Words/photos by Reverend Justito I am not sure why Live Nation added a second Faith No More show at the Hollywood Palladium.  Granted, I was shocked that the first show didn’t sell out in a matter of minutes, I personally thought two weeknight shows at the mid-size venue was too much in this harsh economy.  I of course was correct, and earlier this week Live Nation had a $20 gets ... Read More

Faith No More (w/ The Creepy Creeps) 11/30/10 The Palladium - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com I had always assumed that I would get the chance to see Faith No More.  Sure, the band broke up long before I started seeing concerts on a regular basis, but I knew one day when I was fat, old and bald the time would be right and I would get my chance.  On the last day of November, 2010 this fat, old and balding freakshow got the ... Read More

Fistful of Mercy 11/13/10 (Early Show) Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com The entire process of getting into the first of three sold out shows for Fistful of Mercy at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery could be a post on its own.  So instead of wasting three paragraphs allow me to thank Steve, Melina and the World Champion San Francisco Giants for not only a wonderful evening, but easily one of my top three shows of 2010.  Fact is ... Read More

MGMT Pay Jimmy Kimmel Live a Visit 10/18/10 Fresh off a tour of Europe and an appearance at the Cypress Hill SmokeOut, MGMT stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to promote their latest release “Congratulations.”  Check out the bands performance (at least what aired) below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZmjIHMf_O4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6GAteO5eqo&feature=channel   MGMT Tour Dates (as of 10/19/10) 10.25.2010 Orlando, FL, US Hard Rock Live 10.26.2010 Miami Beach, FL, US Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater 10.29.2010 Asheville, NC, US Moogfest 10.30.2010 Oxford, MS, US The Lyric Oxford 10.31.2010 New Orleans, LA, US Voodoo Music Experience 11.02.2010 Atlanta, GA, US The Tabernacle 11.03.2010 Raleigh, NC, US Progress Energy Center ... Read More

Alain Johannes 10/05/10 Amoeba Records - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justio On a night that felt more like Seattle than Hollywood, musical messiah Alain Johannes celebrated the release of his debut album Spark with an intimate set inside Amoeba Records.  Known for his work with Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures, the Cigar Box Guitarist managed to move both devoted fans and one plus-sized Asian girl whose only mission on a damp Tuesday night was to purchase the entire Seal ... Read More

Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs Spend Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel Having performed two sold out nights at the Greek Theatre, the very talented Ray LaMontagne cruised down from the hills and into Hollywood to perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night (09/09/10).  Backed by his new band – The Pariah Dogs, LaMontagne used his late night appearance to perform songs from his amazing new record God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise.  If you happen to grab an over-priced cup of yuppie ... Read More

The Cool Tour 2010 07/31/10 - Palladium: Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com  A major reason I started concertconfessions.com was my disgust of journalists from major media outlets.  I hated old and out of touch professionals who were paid to see a show, only to trash and miss-represent an artist due to their failure to connect.  Not knowing over half the bands on the inaugural Cool Tour, I was hesitant to accept an offer for a free ticket/full access press credential.  Fearful of becoming everything ... Read More

      Earlier this year, one of my favorite bands broke my heart.  I understand that Coachella is very special, but how dare Coheed and Cambria schedule their spring tour to run through Southern California as I was on vacation in Hawaii? Thankfully, the guys will make it up to me by kicking off their US Summer Tour at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA on August 12th.  Dates and opening acts as follows: With Porcupine Tree, The Dear Hunter August 12 Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, ... Read More

Deftones Jimmy Kimmel Bud Light Concert Stage - Hollywood, CA Words/Camera Phone Photos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com I know many folks who claim Twitter is for losers.  I happen to disagree.  I know this is false because I am a winner.  Having won tickets for the likes of Mastodon and STS9 on the 140 character social network, I was lucky enough to pull off a personal coup this week.  Already thrilled by the news that the band would be closing the side stage of the 2010 ... Read More

All Day All Ages Metalfest  W/ Dirge Within, Hate Eternal, Born of Osiris, Whitechapel, Unearth, Chimaira, Cannibal Corpse, Trivium & Hatebreed The Palladium - Hollywood, CA 11/28/2009 Words/Photos/Video by Reverend Justito While many used Thursday to feast and give thanks, I managed to wait till Saturday to truly celebrate Thanksgiving.  Armed with two comp tickets and a fancy photo pass (thanks KM), I hit the Palladium in chilly Hollywood, CA for a day long metal festival.  With a lineup featuring rising acts like Whitechapel, legends such ... Read More

Fungo Mungo, Will Haven, Shaun Lopez (FAR), Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Rocky George (Suicidal Tendencies), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Daron Malakian (System of A Down), Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), John Dolmayan (System of A Down), Shavo Odadjian (System of A Down), Max Cavalera (Soulfly), Deftones and many more! November 20, 2009 -- Avalon: Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos by Karla Serrano After witnessing night one of Chi Chengs benefit show I thought to myself, "There's no way in hell they could top ... Read More

Mastodon & Dethklok 11/20/09 The Palladium - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito On the night of Sunday, November 15th, 2009 I was sitting on the floor of my bathroom puking into my recently cleaned toilet when the unthinkable happened.  With no warning at all, warm liquid poop flowed right out of my bottom and straight into my underwear.  As I sat with vomit dripping from my beard and pants full of feces, I knew that it could only get better.  No matter how rotten I ... Read More

A Benefit For Chi Cheng - Featuring P.O.D., Far, Cypress Hill, Tommy Lee, Mark McGrath, Greg Puciato, Ben Kenney, Xzibit, Richie Cavlaera, Rodleen Getsic and the Deftones 11/19/09 - Avalon: Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos by Reverend Justito When I read on blabbermouth.net last year that Chi Cheng, bass player for one of my all time favorite bands was in a coma from a serious car accident, my heart sunk deep into my gut.  For 12+ years, I have seen his band – the Deftones all over the great state ... Read More

Brand New w/ Manchester Orchestra/The Builders & The Butchers 10/17/2009 - The Palladium: Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito It is pure dumb luck that I ever gave Brand New a chance.  Sent on assignment to check in on the emerging y’alt rock hipster scene coming out of Portland, OR, I ended up watching Brand New steal a poorly planned festival gig from two veteran alt rock bands.  With an outstanding new album called Daisy I headed into my old stomping grounds to finally experience ... Read More

Nine Inch Nails (with special guests Queen Kwong and Mew) Wave Goodbye Tour 2009 Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA 09/02/09 Words/Video by Justin/Photos by Justin & Sylvrtail (Editors Note:  I did not take many photos last night, as I used the laxed taping policy to video tape a good chunk of the set.  I am going to create a nice DVD of it, stay tuned for details). November 1994: Somewhere between San Francisco and San Jose on a cold and damp afternoon.  I am down on my knees ... Read More

Peaches 06/06/09 Music Box @ Fonda - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos By Justin Saturday Night on Hollywood Blvd. The smell of hobos, trash, bad perfume and bacon wrapped hot dogs. Sitting soaked in sweat, twittering about some random star upon the blvd, I just had to take a few moments to contemplate what had just happened. Wow, did that really all go down? Did I really consume that many chemicals? Did I really show up here with five beautiful women on my arm, only to be ... Read More

Mandy Moore 05/26/09 Amoeba Music - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito For years, I have had a crush on Mandy Moore. If my wife and I were to play that silly game where we made a list of those we are allowed to cheat on, she would be close to the top of that list. I mean lets be honest here, I went and saw License To Wed in theaters and it was not because of my fellow Bay Area native Robin Williams. So ... Read More

LINKS w/ Misdelphia 05/20/09 Alterknit Lounge @ Knitting Factory - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito Just nine short subway stops from the venue where the shocking conclusion of American Idol was held, two unknown bands were being judged by a much smaller, but just as important audience. As I walked into A&R Knight inside the Alterknit Lounge @ Knitting Factory Hollywood, I was greeted to the sounds of five young men who call themselves Misdelphia. Hailing from San Diego, I caught the last two ... Read More

Meat Puppets 05/11/09 Amoeba Music - Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos by  Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com   With the milestone age of 30 weeks away for me, I was in high school when Nirvana introduced the world to Meat Puppets. During their now classic appearance on MTV Unplugged, the Arizona band performed three songs (only two song appeared on the original broadcast which our webmaster has on VHS) at the request of Cobain who couldn’t figure out how to play them on his own. This of course was my introduction ... Read More

Depeche Mode 04/23/09 Jimmy Kimmel Live (Hollywood/Vine - Hollywood, CA) Words/Photos by Poppers 620   So on Thursday, April 23 I got to finally see Depeche Mode. Not that they were a band I was dying to see, but one of those bands where I grew up listening to their music and knew all their songs, but didn’t want to necessarily pay to see them. So when my friend Adam called me saying he had snagged some of the free tix that Jimmy Kimmel Live was ... Read More