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Snoop Dogg rolled through the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 28, 2023. This show was part of the High School Reunion Tour. It was a crowded bill for the evening, as there were five performers as well as an opening DJ set. The DJ for the night was DJ Drama. Berner, Warren G, and Too $hort followed up with short sets of their own. Wiz Khalifa then came out to set the stage for snoop.
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.
Godsmack played the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 26, 2023. Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys) kicked things off for the evening, paving the way for Staind and Godsmack. Mix Master Mike began the night with one of his famed DJ sets, spinning for just over half an hour to get the crowd warmed up. He spun everything from Beastie Boys songs, to songs from bands like Queen and Rage Against the Machine.
Bret Michaels brought his Parti-Gras 2023 Tour to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 21, 2023. Jefferson Starship and Night Ranger were both also on the bill to open things up for the show. Jefferson Starship delivered top songs such as Find Your Way Back and Jane. Night Ranger then followed up with hits of their own including Rock in America, When You Close Your Eyes, and Don’t Tell Me You Love Me.
Avenged Sevenfold took stage at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on Wednesday July 19, 2023. Kim Dracula and Alexisonfire were also on the bill for the night. This was part of the Life is But a Dream North American Tour. Kim Dracula delivered an eight song opening set. Make me Famous, Drown, and Killdozer were all included in the set. also featured was the cover of Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi. Alexisonfire then came out and performed nine songs leading up to Avenged. Their set included fan favorites such as Boiled Frogs, Sans Soleil, and Young Cardinals. They closed out with This Could Be Anywhere In The World.
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.
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.
John Butler performed at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee on May 6, 2023. This show took place in the midst of the JBT tour that just wrapped up. This was our first time catching a show at this venue, and it truly was a special experience.
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.
PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Worcester Rumble took over the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 25, 2023. This is the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s seventh time at the DCU Center. Worcester’s people keep giving the tour a reason to come back.