The Joy Formidable | Paramore – Words by Michal Elizabeth Smith | Photos by James Villa – I was faced with a myriad of trials throughout 2013, but two concerts acted as an I.V., keeping me strong during each...
Category - Best Live
End of the Year 2013 “Best Live Shows” List by ON TOUR MONTHLY
James Villa
Japan’s Dir En Grey Launches Metal Assault in Texas
Trees (Dallas, TX) – Words and Photos by James Villa – If there is one thing I’ve learned about metal bands from overseas attempting to break into the American market, it’s this. The U.S. is a tough nut to...
The National Go All In Saturday Night, Stun Sellout Crowd
South Side Ballroom (Dallas, TX) – Words by Austin Reed / Photos by James Villa – I will be the first to admit that, when it comes to music, I’m detrimentally hypercritical. Call it what you want, but I call...
