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Bumpin Uglies came to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on August 9, 2024. Higher Education, who opened the show, was formed in Maryland by brothers Petey and Danny Devaney. Bradley Wilson joined them on drums. They delivered an energetic set, with the brothers swapping out guitars throughout. They were also joined on stage by Brandon Hardesty shortly before closing out their set.
On Saturday August 3, 2024, A Band of Brothers performed at The Cut in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The live performance was phenomenal. For me, personally it was a special night. I was there as an accredited photographer to shoot the event, but I was also present as a friend of Johnny Trama to enjoy the music.
Stick Figure brought their Sacred Sands Summer Tour to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 3, 2024. They were joined by SOJA and Little Stranger, who are opening things up for the entire tour. Little Stranger kicked the night off with a short but sweet set. Hollywood Not, Coffee & a Joint, and Kama Sumatra were a few of the songs they played. SOJA then performed a solid nine song set including fan favorites like I Don’t Wanna Wait, Here I Am, and Sorry. Mihali (Twiddle) also came out with SOJA, making his debut on the stage at the Xfinity Center.
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.
Phish came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 19, 2024, the first of a three night run at the venue. They performed two sets on the evening, and gave us a solid sixteen songs overall.
Levitate Music Festival returned to Marshfield, Massachusetts to cap off Fourth of July weekend. The fest ran from July 5-7, 2024 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. The weather for the most part was comfortable throughout the weekend. There was also plenty of food and shopping options. Art displays were seen throughout the festival grounds, as well as a skating ramp sticking to their surf/skate shop roots.
June 21-23, 2024 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, live music was welcomed for the Green River Festival. In its 38th year, despite the bad weather, thousands and thousands of fans attended the festival. This is one of the most anticipated and popular summer events in Massachusetts.
June 14-15, 2024 in Swanzey, New Hampshire, the Northlands Music Festival welcomed thousands of fans to the two-day event. It was more than music; it was a celebration of community, creativity, and faith. There was two days of carefully curated live music over two stages, art installations, local food and beverage vendors, artisan crafts and more. People came together to experience the joy of personal connection through music and the arts.
With many concerts scheduled during the 2024 Summer Tour, Gary Clark Jr. was at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Friday June 7, 2024. The sold-out show was a moment of joy and jubilation to thousands of fans who attended the event. The concert started with Free Nationals, an American R&B band formed in Los Angeles. The group consists of José Rios (lead guitar, backing vocals), Ron “Ti Nava” Avant (keyboard, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Kelsey Gonzales (bass guitar, bass synth) and Callum Connor (drums, percussion, backing vocals), played a musical style based on R&B, funk, and progressive soul.
Indie-folk group The Ballroom Thieves came to The Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Saturday June 1, 2024. The band from Boston (originated at Stone Hill College in 2010) received a warm welcome from the fans. The duo of Martin Earley and Calin Peters make up the band. Earley (guitar/vocals) and Peters (bass/cello/vocals), who have now married, have a reputation for their stunning harmonies and infectious live setting.