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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.
Blink-182 came to Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on July 23, 2024. This was part of their One More Time Tour. They were joined by Pierce The Veil and Ekkstacy, who opened up the show. Ekkstacy kicked things off with a short but energetic set. He is a Canadian singer-songwriter/rapper that mixes rock, pop, punk, and rap into his repertoire.
Ocean Alley came to The Ritz Ybor in Tampa, Florida on June 15, 2023. This show was part of their North America 2024 Tour. The Grogans opened things up at The Ritz Ybor, as they provided support on all shows for the tour.
Memorial Day weekend brought us the official start of the Memorial Meltdown Festival in Lake George, New York. The town is located four hours north of New York City. Thousands of fans, most of them local residents, spent the two-day event at Charles R. Wood Park. Looking at the ambiance, it was more than music. It was a celebration of community, creativity, and faith. A place where families and groups of friends were relaxing and enjoying great food, music, cocktails, photography sales, 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.
Smallpools and Grayscale brought their co-headlining tour to the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts on April 13, 2024. This show was part of The Night Shift Tour. Fia James and The Romance were both also on the bill. All photographs and written review from the event were provided by Joanna Gleason and Jean Senat Fleury.
Josiah and the Bonnevilles came to Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts on March 26, 2024. This show was part of The Endurance Tour. Mon Rovia was also on the bill for the evening, as he has been providing support for the whole tour.
311 came to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on February 15, 2024. Sitting on Stacy opened things up for the show. Sitting on Stacy kicked off their set with Hope She’s the One. They threw in fan favorites like Crème Brûlée, Tokyo, and Chest Hair. Feel free to check out their full setlist.
Needtobreathe brought The Caves World Tour to the sold out MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts on November 11, 2023. Judah and the Lion opened things up, bringing their high energy folk rock. The band consists of Judah Akers (lead vocals,guitar), Brian Macdonald (mandolin,backup vocals), Nate Zuercher (banjo) Garrett Tyler (drums), Carson Cody (keys) and Dylan Oglesby (electric guitar). They are from Nashville, Tennessee and have released four studio albums. The band’s shows are high energy affairs, with the signature banjo driven folk rock songs. Photos and recap provided by Joanna Gleason.