PWHL Boston vs PWHL Minnesota at the Tsongas Center

PWHL BOSTON VS PWHL MINNESOTA – TSONGAS CENTER

January 5, 2024Posted inEntertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, SportsNo Comments

The PWHL Boston team kicked off their first ever game against the PWHL Minnesota. The game took place on January 3, 2024 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. Former Boston Bruin Captain Patrice Bergeron and his family were in the house. They came out to drop the ceremonial first puck. Captain Hilary Knight handed the puck off to Patrice as he left the ice. The National Anthem was then performed by Michelle Brooks-Thompson, setting the stage for the opening faceoff.

Shinedown at Foxwoods Premier Theater

SHINEDOWN – FOXWOODS

January 5, 2024Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Hard Rock, Metal, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, RockNo Comments

Shinedown came to the Foxwoods Premier Theater on December 29, 2023. The show was sold out, as the theater was completely packed with eager fans. There was no opener for this show, so we were treated to a nice long set. You could feel the extra energy put into this show, as it was their final appearance of 2023.

The 2023 Boston Music Awards at Big Night Live

BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS – BIG NIGHT LIVE

December 27, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography2 Comments

The 2023 Boston Music Awards took place at Big Night Live in Boston, Massachusetts on December 20, 2023. The award show was presented by Jack Daniel’s. Founded in 1987, the BMA’s is one of the longest running music award shows in the region. Nominees included huge names like Noah Kahan, Joyner Lucas, The Elovaters, PVRIS, Ripe and more.

Ryan Montbleau at Brighton Music Hall on December 16, 2023

RYAN MONTBLEAU – BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL

December 19, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Folk, Funk, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, PhotographyNo Comments

Ryan Montbleau rolled through Brighton Music Hall in Brighton, Massachusetts on December 16, 2023. Chris Jacobs opened things up for the evening, as well as the previous two shows. Chris and his band put on an excellent performance to set the stage for the headliner. This finished off a 21 run of show that kicked off at the 8×10 in Baltimore, Maryland on November 1, 2023. Key stops along the way included Ohio, Illinois, and North Carolina. Photographs provided by Joanna Gleason.  

Max Creek at Soundcheck Studios on December 15, 2023

MAX CREEK – SOUNDCHECK STUDIOS

December 18, 2023Posted inConcerts, Country, Entertainment, Features, Jam Band, Jazz, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, Reggae, RockNo Comments

Max Creek came to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on Friday December 15, 2023. This was the first of back to back nights at the venue for their Holiday Creekend. This band has been jamming over a span of five decades already. Scott Murawski, Mark Mercier, and John Rider have all been a part of the lineup since the 70’s. Their style is a mixture of rock, country, reggae, jazz and more. Photographs provided by Joanna Gleason.

Darlingside at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA 0n 12/9/2023

DARLINGSIDE – THE SINCLAIR

December 13, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Folk, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, PhotographyNo Comments

Darlingside came to The Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 9, 2023. Field Guide was also on the bill as the opener for the evening. This show was their second of the day, as they played an early seated show also at The Sinclair. They have been touring heavily in support of their latest album, Everything Is Alive. Photos provided by Joanna Gleason.

Straight No Chaser at the Mohegan Sun Arena

STRAIGHT NO CHASER – MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

December 11, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, PhotographyNo Comments

Straight No Chaser came to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on December 8, 2023 for their Sleighin’ It Tour. This has been a massive tour, as they kicked it off on October 20, 2023 in Kalispell, Montana. Next up they will be heading to Pennsylvania, where they are scheduled to perform three shows in three different venues. The tour will wrap up with a four night run in California beginning on December 27, 2023 in Thousand Oaks, leading into their final show. Things will conclude in Mesa, Arizona on December 31, 2023. The tour will span 56 shows in 27 states. 

Pink Talking Fish at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA on November 24, 2023.

PINK TALKING FISH – SOUNDCHECK STUDIOS

December 2, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Jam Band, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, RockNo Comments

Pink Talking Fish came to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on November 24, 2023. They were joined by Quadrafunk, who opened things up for the evening. Quadrafunk and frontman Mark King are no strangers to Soundcheck Studios. They were part of the venues very first show on October 6, 2018. Photographs and review provided by Joanna Gleason and Jean Sénat Fleury.

Bluestar Radiation at Soundcheck Studios

BLUESTAR RADIATION – SOUNDCHECK STUDIOS

November 29, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Jam Band, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, RockNo Comments

Bluestar Radiation hit Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on November 19, 2023. They were joined by Al & Rob of moe., who opened the show up. This was the final night of the run, which spanned four nights. Al & Rob will continue their Moe.stly Acoustic run of shows with five more nights on the east coast. Their final show will be February 3, 2024 at the Portland House of Music and Events in Portland, Maine. Photos and recap provided by Joanna Gleason and Jean Sénat Fleury.

Joe Samba at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA on November 10, 2023.

JOE SAMBA – SOUNDCHECK STUDIOS

November 27, 2023Posted inConcerts, Entertainment, Features, Miscellaneous, Photo Gallery, Photography, ReggaeNo Comments

Joe Samba stopped by one of his old stomping grounds at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts. The show took place on November 10, 2023. Joey Harkum has been accompanying Joe for the tour. Highlights from their set included Hold On and All My Life. You may be familiar with Joey from his band Pasadena. They have a show scheduled for December 9, 2023, set to take place at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia.