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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.
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.
Joey Harkum brought The Art of Revenge Tour to the Electric Haze in Worcester, Massachusetts. The show took place on February 24, 2024. The Quins and The Crowded Table were also on the bill for the evening. This was the second show of the 29 scheduled shows for the tour. All photos were provided by Joanna Gleason.
Ryan Montbleau rolled through Brighton Music Hall in Brighton, Massachusetts on December 16, 2023. Chris Jacobs opened things up for the evening, as well as the previous two shows. Chris and his band put on an excellent performance to set the stage for the headliner. This finished off a 21 run of show that kicked off at the 8×10 in Baltimore, Maryland on November 1, 2023. Key stops along the way included Ohio, Illinois, and North Carolina. Photographs provided by Joanna Gleason.
Darlingside came to The Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 9, 2023. Field Guide was also on the bill as the opener for the evening. This show was their second of the day, as they played an early seated show also at The Sinclair. They have been touring heavily in support of their latest album, Everything Is Alive. Photos provided by Joanna Gleason.
Levitate Flannel Jam came back to the Marshfield Fairgrounds on October 8, 2023. They also made a stop on Nantucket the following day. Marshfield’s lineup had a few extra acts on the bill, including a special duo set with Mihali (Twiddle) and Jackson Wetherbee (The Elovaters). From the music, to the food and flannels, there was plenty to celebrate.
I was lucky enough to see Noah Kahan at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire. This show took place on September 6, 2023. He was touring in support of his album Stick Season, which was released last year. It was a sold out crowd, mostly rowdy and younger folks. Noah’s music is an infusion of folk, rock and pop music. His songs were resonating with the audience as they sang every word with him.
Michael Franti brought the Big Big Love 2023 Tour to Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion. This show took place on June 29, 2023. Tank and the Bangas were also along with him to open things up for the night. They are always fun to catch live, and set the stage perfectly for Franti.
Taylor Swift brought The Eras Tour to Gillette Stadium for another massive three night run. The shows spanned from May 19-21, 2023. Each night was truly unique, but we were lucky to be there for the Saturday night “rain show”. Saturday was her twelfth appearance in Foxboro.
Dance Your Face Off had the opportunity to cover The Lumineers performing at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The arena is located inside of the Mohegan Sun Casino, which is in Uncasville, Connecticut. This show took place on Saturday, February 29, 2020. This was our final show at the casino before the Covid-19 shutdown.