Live Music

Interview with Kevin Martin of Candlebox

Seattle rockers Candlebox, who are known for their No. 1 singles “Change,” “You,” “Cover Me” and “Far Behind,” will perform at the Grand Event Center inside the Golden Nugget in nearby Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Friday, March 11, at 8:30 p.m.

Interview with the iconic Johnny Mathis

Legend. Icon. “The Voice of Romance.” Johnny Mathis is a young 86 years old and has reached a milestone with his 66th year as a recording artist. The hit-maker will perform at the Golden Nugget in nearby Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Friday, March 4, at 8:30 p.m.

Concert photos: Gary Clark Jr. wows Golden Nugget crowd

Austin-born Gary Clark Jr. is phenomenal. The four-time Grammy Award winner, who fuses blues, rock, soul and R&B, literally wowed a packed house Golden Nugget crowd Feb. 5 in nearby Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Concert photos: Tool at Toyota Center doesn't disappoint

Tool returned to the Toyota Center near downtown Houston on Feb. 4 and were greeted with a sold out crowd of 18,000 loyal fans, who have been patiently waiting for the band to return to the road since the COVID-19 pandemic halted the entertainment world.

Interivew with iconic guitar hero Yngwie Malmsteen

World-renowned guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is heralded as one of the greatest guitar players in the world. From Sweeden, Malmsteen has been performing for more than 40 years and recently played at Rise Rooftop in Houston.

Concert photos: Jake Rowley as 'Elvis the Next Generation'

Jake Rowley performed as "Elvis the Next Generation" on Dec. 17, 2021, inside the Julie Rogers Theatre in downtown Beaumont with special guests Terry Blackwood and the Imperials. Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Contact cooper@theexaminer.com

Concert photos: Cody Johnson sells out Ford Arena, again

CoJo Nation showed up and showed out, again.Country music sensation Cody Johnson returned to Beaumont on Nov. 27 and performed in front of a massive crowd of more than 8,000 fans inside Ford Arena.

Interview: Collective Soul to perform the hits this weekend at the Golden Nugget

My experience with Collective Soul dates back nearly 27 years to the day - Sept. 30, 1993 - when the fivesome from Georgia was direct support for Aerosmith on the "Get a Grip Tour" at The Summit in Houston.

Interview: Lindsey Stirling ready to electrify Houston audience

Lindsey Stirling remains fearless enough to always dream big. Since the release of her 2012 self-titled album, the electronic violinist, dancer and artist has quietly and humbly become one of the 21st Century’s most innovative stars.