New Kids on the Block at Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA on 8/10/2024

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – XFINITY CENTER – 8/10/2024

August 31, 2024Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, Pop, R & BNo Comments

New Kids on the Block came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 10, 2024. Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff were also on the bill. DJ Jazzy Jeff kicked the evening off by spinning some classics. The crowd was amped up heading into Paula Abdul’s set. She started her set off with Straight Up. Cold Hearted, Opposites Attract, and Rush Rush were some fan favorites mixed in. She also performed a mashup of The Promise of a New Day / Knocked Out / Ain’t Never Gonna Give You Up. She ended her eight song set with Forever Your Girl. 

Gary Clark Jr at MGM MUsic Hall at Fenway on June 7, 2024

GARY CLARK JR – MGM MUSIC HALL

June 18, 2024Posted inBlues, Concerts, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, R & B, Rock, SoulNo Comments

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.

G. Love and Special Sauce at the City Winery Boston on January 24, 2024.

G. LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE – CITY WINERY BOSTON

January 28, 2024Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Funk, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, R & B, Rock, SoulNo Comments

G. Love and Special Sauce stopped by the City Winery Boston on January 24, 2024. This was the first of back to back nights at the venue. These shows were part of the 30th Anniversary Tour, which consists of 42 total shows. Jakobs Castle is also along for the ride, opening things up each night. Jakobs Castle is fronted by Jakob Nowell, son of the late Bradley Nowell of Sublime. They played a nice little mix of originals and Sublime covers. Originals included Catch Me and Time Traveler, while April 29, 1992 (Miami) and Garden Grove were amongst the Sublime songs featured.

Magic Beans at Soundcheck Studios

MAGIC BEANS – SOUNDCHECK STUDIOS

November 18, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Funk, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, R & B, Rock, SoulNo Comments

Magic Beans stopped by Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on November 3, 2023. This show was the first of back to back nights at Soundcheck, and the second to last stop on their 16 show fall tour run. They were joined by Guess Method, who opened things up for the night. Guess Method is a Rhode Island based band, and they have a show scheduled for November 25, 2023 at Ragged Island Brewing Company in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. 

Shaggy at the Xfinity Center

SHAGGY & TLC – XFINITY CENTER

July 26, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, Pop, R & B, ReggaeNo Comments

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.   

The Weeknd performing at Gillette Stadium

THE WEEKND – GILLETTE STADIUM

August 1, 2022Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Hip-Hop, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, Pop, R & BNo Comments

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.

Lionel Richie at Mohegan Sun Arena

LIONEL RICHIE – MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

July 7, 2022Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Funk, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, Pop, R & B, Soul, TelevisionNo Comments

Lionel Richie swung through Uncasville, Connecticut to perform at the Mohegan Sun Arena. This show took place on Saturday June 25, 2022. He delivered a 17 song set, including the encore. Throughout the night we witnessed songs from the famed funk band the Commodores. We also saw many of his solo songs, as well as a nice little version of We Are the World by USA for Africa.