Aaron Lee Tasjan (5/16/25)

I've been appreciating Aaron Lee Tasjan's direct and sometimes irreverent songwriting for some time and was thrilled that he was going to be at the Beachland Tavern! Definitely had some favorite songs I was looking for, and was happy to hear!

Bendigo Fletcher (5/8/25)

I was able to catch Bendigo Fletcher open for Rayland Baxter back in 2018, but was happy to catch a headlining performance at the Beachland Ballroom!

BoomBox (2/12/25)

Another BoomBox show show at the Beachland Ballroom, another great reason to dance.  Met some really fun people that night...

Of course it’s always a delight to see Joey Sardelle warm up a crowd.

Rubblebucket (1/19/25)

I’ve seen Rubblebucket plenty of times before (2011, 2016, 2018), but as the first couple seconds of this video shows - they put on a spectacle when they perform.  Of course the music continues to be great too.  I mean how can you not love Stella the Begonia??

As like last time, Hannah Mohan (All The Kids) opened for them.  She continues to have a cool indie sound about her.

Bright Eyes (9/15/24)

I was pretty excited when I found out that Bright Eyes would be performing at the Beachland Ballroom in a “secret show”, under the name of Ojos Brillantes.  The last time I saw them was back in 2005 when they performed with The Faint at the Agora.  Back then I saw them with my friend Sarah and she re-joined me for this show!  While that was really enjoyable, the show was not.  Conor was clearly intoxicated and we didn’t end up staying for the whole show.  Turns out, he canceled the rest of their tour after this performance.

The opener Nina Divona was new to me, and seemed on brand for this Bright Eyes show.

Mdou Moctar (6/20/24)

It’s going to be hard to beat seeing Mdou Moctar anywhere as good as their 2019 performance at Now That’s Class (now No Class).  This night they sold out the Beachland Ballroom and they matched the heat outside.  Another blistering performance.

A Beacon School (6/6/24)

A friend put me on to A Beacon School, and another friend knew the opener Wish Queen.  It was shaping up to be a great night of music and it didn’t dissapoint. 

Woods (4/7/24)

I couldn’t have been more excited to see Woods booking the Beachland Ballroom on the eve of our big Eclipse event!  Friends were in town, plans were made, and this was icing on the cake.  Avey Tare was also performing, but we didn’t catch much of his performance.  Woods ruled the night for me, once again.

MAN ON MAN (9/21/23)

It’s great to get back to a straight up rock show, and even better when it’s an out and proud gay bear couple.  MAN ON MAN at the Beachland Tavern was so much fun, I only wish more folks could have come out on this Thursday night!

Opening was Factual Brains.

Full Photo Album:

Mikaela Davis (8/22/23)

It’d been almost been 10 years since I’ve seen Mikaela Davis in concert, which was in the Beachland Tavern back then too.  I was a little surprised to see her as headlining a Grateful Dead themed/inspired night, but she and her harp continue to work their magic.  It made for a great way to spend my birthday.

Full photo album:

Lydia Loveless (5/10/23)

Lydia Loveless performing at the Beachland Ballroom.

Joe Pug / Anna Tivel (5/6/23)

After the amazing show the previous night at the Beachland Tavern (The Cactus Blossoms / Two Runner), I was able to catch another good double bill!  I’ve seen Joe Pug plenty of times over the years (2009, 2013, and 2018) and I still enjoy his shows and appreciate his vetern status in the business.  Check out his amazing guest list of artists he interviews on his The Working Songwriter podcast - it’s a who’s who.

What really moved me to see this show was finally getting to see a solo set from Anna Tivel!  I was lucky enough to catch her at GAR Hall with Maya de Vitry back in 2019, and was thrilled to see her again.

The Cactus Blossoms / Two Runner (5/5/23)

I was able to catch The Cactus Blossoms back at one of my first Nelsonville Music Festivals, but this was the first time seeing a dedicated concert - at the perfect perch in the Beachland Tavern.

As good as The Cactus Blossoms were, so was Two Runner who has ramped up as one of my favorite alt-country girl groups out right now.  Their album is spectacular.

Samia (4/24/23)

I think I underestimated this Samia show. I figured I'd enjoy it, but I wasn't expecting to be charmed by her. Of course later on finding out that Kathy Najimy is her mother, I shouldn't be.  The second photo was when she brought a fan up on stage to sing some lines - point made.

It was Samia’s full throated support of Christian Lee Hutson that made me go back and start to appreciate his last couple albums.

The Rural Alberta Advantage (3/31/23)

I’ll always be a fan of seeing The Rural Alberta Advantage in Beachland’s Ballroom...

I’ve also become a new fan of Georgia Harmer.  

Vibe In Color 6 (3/24/23)

Sub:Merged presents Vibe In Color 6 with Emancipator, Vibe & Direct, Beekir, Camel Butter, Cardio, Grav, Grello, Rockside, Unc D at the Beachland Ballroom & Tavern.

Lucius (5/17/22)

Great to have a friend from Columbus coming up for this show.  These ladies have been killing it lately!

Opening was Celisse, who I really did believe loved us.