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Pete & Bas, British hip hop duo, released their debut album titled Mugshot on November 22, 2024. Pete Bowditch (78) and Basil Bellgrave (75) are determined to prove that you are never too old to follow your dreams and step out of your comfort zone. The two gained fame after going viral in 2017 with their first single Shut Ya Mouth.
Comics Come Home returned to TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on November 2, 2024 for their 28th year supporting The Cam Neely Foundation. The event has raised over $15 million for the foundation over the years. It is also the longest running comedy fundraiser in the country. This year, the lineup featured well known comedians Sam Morril, Robert Kelly, Lil Rel Howery, Zarna Garg, Alec Flynn, Lenny Clarke, Ronny Chieng, and Bill Burr.
I’m still full after attending Quinn XCII (Mike 92)’s Tuesday night performance at Jannus Live. This was the final stop on his ‘All You Can Eat Tour’. Whether it was the famous venue, the artists’ performing or the starry downtown St. Petersburg evening sky., the night was a beautifully magical maritage of over a decade’s worth of work for the nights headliner.
Dispatch came to the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts on October 19, 2024. This was the second of back to back shows at the venue. They were joined by 10 Ft. Ganja Plant, after Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy opened for them the first night. These shows were part of the Amplifying Democracy Tour.
Levitate Flannel Jam kicked off in Marshfield, Massachusetts on October 12, 2024. This was the first of three events throughout the holiday weekend. They hosted their first Backyard Brunch on Sunday, where Trampled By Turtles put on a special set. Finally, they hit Cisco Brewers on Nantucket on Monday to close things out.
The Marley Brothers came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on September 26, 2024 for The Legacy Tour. Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian all performed songs from their father, the legendary Bob Marley. The tour is a 22 show run, with shows in the United States and Canada.
Korn hit the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on September 21, 2024. They were joined by Spiritbox and Gojira. This show was part of their North America Tour 2024. Spiritbox led things off for the night, beginning with Cellar Door. They performed top songs like Jaded, Soft Spine, and Circle With Me. They closed out their six song set with Holy Roller.
Pearl Jam brought their Dark Matter World Tour to Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The show took place on September 15, 2024. This was the first of two Boston shows, as they will also be playing Fenway Park again on Tuesday September 17, 2024. Glen Hansard (The Frames) opened the show up. The Irish singer-songwriter began his set with Didn’t He Ramble. He brought out Olivia Vedder for a live premier of My Father’s Daughter. We were also treated to a song by The Frames, with Revelate being the song of choice. He wrapped up his opening set with This Gift.
Weezer came to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on September 10, 2024. This show was part of their The Voyage To The Blue Planet Tour. They were joined by Dinosaur Jr. and The Flaming Lips. Dinosaur Jr. kicked things off for the night, beginning their set with Little Fury Things. They threw in Feel the Pain, Start Choppin’, and Freak Scene. They also performed a rendition of The Cure’s Just Like Heaven. The song of choice to end their set was Gargoyle.
Lynyrd Skynyrd came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 17, 2024 along with ZZ Top and Outlaws. The Outlaws were up first, and they performed some of their top hits including There Goes Another Love Song, Hurry Sundown, and Green Grass & High Tides. ZZ Top followed up with a 16 song set. They began with Got Me Under Pressure. From there, they mixed in top hits like Gimmie All Your Lovin’, Sharp Dressed Man, and Legs. They closed out their 16 song set with La Grange.