Sound Advice

Kenny Aronoff, of Rolling Stones’ “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” list, formerly with John Mellencamp and Ringo Starr, performs with friends at DMACC West’s ciLive! event on March 9 at 5 p.m. He’s joined by guitarist Brent Woods, who has played with Sebastian Bach and Randy Rhoads; along with bass guitarist James LoMenzo, who played with Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeath and David Lee Roth. The event is free. For more info, visit dmacc.edu/ciweek/Pages/presenters.aspx.

The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular returns to Hoyt Sherman Place on March 19. Paramount’s Laser Spectacular is a smash hit multi-media laser and light show, featuring the original recordings of Pink Floyd. Tickets cost $34.50-$49.50 and are available at the Hoyt Sherman Place box office or at ticketmaster.com.

The iconic Gas Lamp (former Blues on Grand) located at 1501 Grand, announced their closing on July 9, 2023. They cite revitalization of the area, which doesn’t include the Gas Lamp. The venue has hosted hundreds of talented blues, rock and alterative musicians throughout its history. There’s still time to attend a show before they call it quits. Catch the Unfortunate Sons performing on March 11 for an early 4 p.m. show. Tickets are $10