Cole Swindell at Leader Bank Pavilion on 5/30/2024

COLE SWINDELL – LEADER BANK PAVILION

June 6, 2024Posted inConcerts, Country, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, PhotographyNo Comments

Cole Swindell swung by the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts on May 30, 2024. This show was part of the Win The Night Tour. Dylan Scott and Mackenzie Carpenter were also on the bill for the evening. Mackenzie Carpenter kicked things off with a set of some of her top hits. Sound Of A Heartbreak, Country Girls (Just Wanna Have Fun), Can’t Nobody, and Don’t Mess With Exes were amongst them. Next up was Dylan Scott. Good Times Go By Too Fast, What He’ll Never Have, This Town’s Been Too Good To Us, and Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl) were all mixed into his set.

Memorial Meltdown at Charles R. Wood Park on May 25-26, 2024.

MEMORIAL MELTDOWN 2024

June 2, 2024Posted inAlternative, Concerts, Entertainment, Features, Festivals, Funk, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, Pop, Reggae, RockNo Comments

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.

Rick Springfield at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May 19, 2024.

RICK SPRINGFIELD – MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

May 25, 2024Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, Pop, RockNo Comments

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 at Brighton Music Hall on May 17, 2024

SOEN – BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL

May 23, 2024Posted inAlternative, Concerts, Entertainment, Features, Interview, Metal, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, PhotographyNo Comments

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.  

St. Paul and the Broken Bones at Roadrunner on May 9, 2024

ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES – ROADRUNNER

May 19, 2024Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, SoulNo Comments

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 Machine at The Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts on May 3, 2024

THE MACHINE – THE CABOT

May 14, 2024Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, RockNo Comments

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 at Soundcheck Studios on 5/2/2024

THE MALLETT BROTHERS BAND – SOUNDCHECK STUDIOS

May 12, 2024Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Jam Band, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, RockNo Comments

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 at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA on 5/2/2024

DUSTIN LYNCH – LEADER BANK PAVILION

May 5, 2024Posted inConcerts, Country, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, PhotographyNo Comments

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.

Brightside Music Festival in Orlando, Florida on April 27, 2024

BRIGHTSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024

May 3, 2024Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Festivals, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, PhotographyNo Comments

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.

Florida Groves Music Festival at Central FL Fairgrounds April 13-14, 2024

FLORIDA GROVES MUSIC FESTIVAL

April 23, 2024Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Festivals, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, PhotographyNo Comments

Florida Groves Music Festival came to the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando on April 13-14, 2024. It boasted an impressively diverse lineup. Saturday was headlined by Michael Franti & Spearhead. It also featured bands like Two Feet, Tribal Seeds, Tropidelic, Sierra Lane and more. Sunday’s headliner was Milky Chance. The Elovaters, Atmosphere, Shwayze, Passafire, Of Good Nature and more rounded out the lineup for Sunday. All photographs and recap were provided by Joelle Cohen.