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.

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.

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. 

Tedeschi Trucks Band came to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND – TD GARDEN

October 18, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Jam Band, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, Rock, SoulNo Comments

Tedeschi Trucks Band came to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on September 27, 2023 for their The Garden Parties run of shows. Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real were along for the tour, opening things up for the night. They performed a ten song set, beginning with Sticks and Stones. They mixed in fan favorite Carolina and Find Yourself, and ended with Set Me Down on a Cloud. You can check out their full setlist from the evening.

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.

THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS

THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS

May 8, 2022Posted inEntertainment, Features, Funk, Jazz, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, SoulNo Comments

          The Greyboy Allstars visited Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This was part of their Get a Job Tour 2022. The band consists of Karl Denson, Elgin Park, Aaron Redfield, Chris Stillwell and Robert Walker. Karl Denson has quite the illustrious career as a jazz musician. Not only is there Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, he’s also been associated with acts like Lenny Kravitz, The Rolling Stones, and Slightly Stoopid.  The band delivered two sets (plus an encore), totaling 18 songs on the evening.