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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.
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.
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.
The Allman Betts Band played at The Cabot on June 8, 2024. The public was very excited to see the group performing live with all the members on the stage. Devon Allman (guitar, vocals), Duane Betts (guitar, vocals), Justin Corgan (bass, vocals), Johnny Stachela (guitar, vocals), John Ginty (Keyboards), John Lum (drums), and Alex Orbison (drums, percussion, vocals). Alex, son of the legendary Roy Orbison, is a new member of the band. He stepped in for the late R. Scott, a founding member of the Allman Betts Band who passed away in December 2023.