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Rick Springfield came to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May 19, 2024. This was one of the full band shows. Some of the shows on this run will be “stripped down” solo shows. These are intimate solo performances, with interactive multimedia and story telling about his songs and more.
SOEN, the Swedish progressive metal band, has made a landing in Boston. It was with great pleasure that the public came in full to see them live at the Brighton Music Hall on May 17, 2024. Since their creation in 2010, Soen has been touring in many countries, particularly in Europe and South America. However, the current tour is the second one they are doing in North America. The Brighton Music Hall, located in the heart of Brighton Avenue and Harvard Avenue, was nicely packed for the performance.
Tasting alcohol and listening to the music of St. Paul and the Broken Bones was the mixed program on May 9, 2024 at the Roadrunner in Allston, Massachusetts. For the hundreds of fans who attended the event, the motivation was simple. After a long day at work, or a stressful week, taking a few drinks might sound like just what you need to start the weekend.
The conversation was loud. The atmosphere was electric. That was crazy, I’ve not experienced in a long time that sort of passion for drinking and music in a nightclub. It was amusing to see in almost every corner someone is drinking. The fans were there for two things. Discovering over 60 whiskies as part of The WhiskyX’s experience, and dancing. As a professional photographer with my camera, I walked around the place to capture the moment.
The PWHL playoffs rolled into the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 14, 2024. The matchup featuring Boston vs Montreal was the first ever PWHL playoff game held in Massachusetts. Boston entered the game already with a 2-0 series lead, and were looking to close out the series with a sweep. The winner of this series will go on to face the winner of the Toronto and Minnesota series for the first ever PWHL Finals.
The Machine came to The Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts on May 3, 2024. They are a well know Pink Floyd tribute band.
Phenomenal, Phenomenal, and Phenomenal! These are the three words to define the performance of The Machine at the Cabot. The group that has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, delivered a terrific performance.
The audience, most of them part of the Baby boomers generation, was excited to see the band. Tahrah Cohen (drums), Scott Chasolen (keys/vocals), Ryan Ball (guitar/vocals), and Chris DeAngelis (bass/lead vocals) are the members that performed live in front of a well-educated audience.
The Mallett Brothers Band came to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on May 2, 2024. This show was part of their spring tour. The tour began at the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut on March 29, 2024. In all, the tour will span 20 shows in nine states.
Dustin Lynch brought his Killed The Cowboy Tour to the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts on May 2, 2024. The tour is in support of his latest album, released on September 29, 2023. Skeez also performed on the night, as they opened things up for the show. This was also the first show of the season for the Leader Bank Pavilion, so it was great to get back outdoors.
To say that covering Brightside Music Festival was not on my 2024 BiNGO card would be a very packed understatement. I have been covering reggae bands since 2017. So, when asked to link up with Dance Your Face Off for a review of a punk-rock show with some of my favorite bands, I had to satisfy the angsty teenage girl that had been raging inside of me. I am writing this from my bed the Wednesday after the show while eating ice cream. So get comfy.