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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.
Shaggy and TLC brought the Hot Summer Nights Tour to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on June 11, 2023. Sean Kingston opened things up for the evening, and he was followed by En Vogue. They both had short but sweet sets, and got the crowd amped up for the upcoming dual headliners.
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.
Pentatonix brought their Christmas Spectacular show to the Mohegan Sun Arena on December 22, 2022. A Girl Named Tom also performed, opening things up for the night. Unfortunately, Kirstin Maldonado was unable to make it, but did join Pentatonix via the big screen to sing along and join in on the festivities.
The Ries Brothers came to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on August 17, 2022. Dale and the ZDubs and local favorites The Quins were also on the bill for the evening. Dale and the ZDubs kicked the night off, performing a solid ten song set. The Quins then came out in full force. The hometown crowd showed up strong for these guys, and they delivered as always.
Sir Rod Stewart rolled through the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 12, 2022. Cheap Trick was also on the bill, opening things up for the evening. They began their set with Dream Police. Throughout their 13 song set, they also delivered other fan favorites including The Flame, I Want You to Want Me, and Surrender.
Ghost made their first ever appearance in Rhode Island, when they brought their Impera Tour through Providence. Spiritbox and Mastodon were also on the bill. The show took place on September 12, 2022, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. The Amica Mutual Pavilion, or AMP for short, was formerly known as the Dunkin Donuts Center. The naming rights were purchased on September 6, 2022.
Pitbull stopped by the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts for the Can’t Stop Us Now Tour. This show took place on August 9, 2022. Iggy Azalea was also on the bill, opening things up for the night. She performed most of her top hits including Team, Black Widow, and Kream. She ended her set with her top hit, Fancy.
Sting came through the Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday May 15, 2022. This was part of the My Songs Tour along with Joe Sumner. Joe is one of Sting’s six children. He plays bass and provides lead vocals for the band Fiction Plane.
The Weeknd came to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on Thursday July 21, 2022. This was part of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour. He was accompanied by Mike Dean and Kaytranada. It was a hot steamy start to the night as temperatures creeped into the low 90’s. Mike Dean and Kaytranada kicked things off with a couple DJ sets.