Author: Cole Larravide

Cole is a writer, actor and musician from Washington, DC. He recently graduated from George Washington University where he studied theatre, journalism, and mass communication. During his free time, Cole loves attending concerts. Contact me at: colegocollect@gmail.com


by Cole Larravide | May 11, 2021

In 2007, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones reunited as Led Zeppelin for possibly the last time. The sold-out performance at London's O2 Arena has become one of the most celebrated band reunions in music history. However, not every Led Zeppelin reunion leading up to...

by Cole Larravide | May 6, 2021

Throughout their career, the Grateful Dead (and subsequent spin-off bands) have used numerous logos and mascots. These designs and characters have become instantly recognizable cultural icons, featuring on albums, merchandise, and countless concert posters. In this article I'll explore some of the most popular...

by Cole Larravide | April 30, 2021

In my last article, I looked at "Party Hard, Shred Harder", a box-set of Magic: The Gathering trading cards with art based on the concert poster genre. Wizards of the Coast is now releasing another set titled "Our Show Is On Friday, Can You...

by Cole Larravide | April 27, 2021

Although not technically posters, today's article will look at a different collectible that has recently tapped into the concert poster genre. In 2020, collectible card game, Magic: The Gathering released "Party Hard, Shred Harder". This box set of five trading cards featured exclusive new...

by Cole Larravide | March 8, 2021

In my previous article, I explored the concert posters from many Bob Dylan co-headlining tours spanning from the early 1960s to the mid-1980s. This included some of his most notable onstage collaborations with artists such as Joan Baez, The Band, Santana, and Tom Petty. In this...

by Cole Larravide | March 3, 2021

Bob Dylan is famous for being a solo artist, but throughout his career he has performed and toured with numerous music legends. Co-headlining concerts has been a constant in Dylan's life, in every decade and every stage of his career. As a result, there are many concert...

by Cole Larravide | February 12, 2021

A concert can be a great idea for a Valentine's Day date. Over the years, there have been many great February 14th shows, and with them iconic concert posters. In this article, I'll show a few by some of the greatest musicians of all time. The Grateful...

by Cole Larravide | January 27, 2021

Iron Maiden's Eddie is one of the most iconic mascot characters in music. Since debuting in 1980, Eddie has graced the artwork of countless Iron Maiden T-shirts, album covers, and of course, posters. Constantly redesigned through the years, Eddie's look rapidly evolves to match...

by Cole Larravide | January 20, 2021

During his 2018 "Boarding House Reach" tour, Jack White played two consecutive nights at The Anthem in Washington D.C. The second of these shows (on May 30th) was filmed and released on Amazon Prime as "Jack White: Kneeling At The Anthem D.C. "....

by Cole Larravide | December 23, 2020

During the holiday season, many musicians get together for celebratory concerts or benefit shows. In essence, these are concert Christmas parties that usually feature large all-star lineups of popular artists. The posters for these shows can double as music paraphernalia and Christmas décor. In...