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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.
Needtobreathe brought The Caves World Tour to the sold out MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts on November 11, 2023. Judah and the Lion opened things up, bringing their high energy folk rock. The band consists of Judah Akers (lead vocals,guitar), Brian Macdonald (mandolin,backup vocals), Nate Zuercher (banjo) Garrett Tyler (drums), Carson Cody (keys) and Dylan Oglesby (electric guitar). They are from Nashville, Tennessee and have released four studio albums. The band’s shows are high energy affairs, with the signature banjo driven folk rock songs. Photos and recap provided by Joanna Gleason.
Slightly Stoopid came blazing through the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 25, 2023 for their Summertime 2023 Tour. Sublime with Rome, Atmosphere, and The Movement were all on the bill as well. The tour ran for 27 shows, kicking off off July 6, 2023 in Auburn, Washington. Things wrapped up September 3, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Moon Taxi hit the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts on November 8, 2023. This was part of their Set Yourself Free Tour. They are an American Indie-alternative rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee. The band was founded in 2006 by Trevor Terndrup (vocals,guitar) Tommy Putnam (bass) Spencer Thompson (guitar programing) Tyler Ritter (Drums) and Wes Bailey (keys) while attending Belmont University. They are able to push the boundaries of their genre with songs ranging from Rock, to Bluegrass. They have released six studio albums, and signed to RCA records in 2017. Photos and review were provided by Joanna Gleason.
Dropkick Murphys came to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on September 28, 2023. They were joined by Jesse Ahern and The Interrupters. Jesse started things off for the night, and played many of his top songs. Pray, Back Against the Wall, and Highway of Life were amongst them. The Interrupters then followed, and hit us with a solid ten song set. Top songs performed included Take Back the Power, On a Turntable, and Gave You Everything. They also mixed in Judge Not, a Bob Marley cover. They ended their set with She’s Kerosene.
Shinedown brought their Revolutions Live Tour to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on September 23, 2023. Papa Roach and Spiritbox were also along for the ride. Spiritbox kicked things off, performing a seven song set. Highlights from their performance included Jaded, The Void, and Holy Roller. Papa Roach then followed, setting the stage for Shinedown. They delivered a 13 song set that did not disappoint. Top hits like Between Angels and Insects, Getting Away With Murder, and Scars were all featured. Of course, they ended their set with the much anticipated Last Resort.
Neil Frances came to Boston’s Paradise Rock Club on October 21, 2023. This show was part of the It’s All a Bit Fuzzy Tour. They were joined by Dreamcastmoe, who opened things up for the night. Pictures from the evening were provided by photographer Joanna Gleason.
Levitate Flannel Jam came back to the Marshfield Fairgrounds on October 8, 2023. They also made a stop on Nantucket the following day. Marshfield’s lineup had a few extra acts on the bill, including a special duo set with Mihali (Twiddle) and Jackson Wetherbee (The Elovaters). From the music, to the food and flannels, there was plenty to celebrate.
The Mallett Brothers Band came to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on October 6, 2023. This show was part of their current fall tour. They are an independent band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the United States and beyond. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds. Photos and review provided by Joanna Gleason.
Nickelback stopped through the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 22, 2023. Josh Ross and Brantley Gilbert were also along for show. Josh Ross performed an eight song set to kick things off. He played all his top hits, and mixed in a cover of The Goo Goo Dolls’ Iris. You can find his setlist from the night online. Brantley Gilbert followed up, and delivered a 16 song action packed set. He began his set with Kick It in the Sticks. From there he mixed in fan favorites such as The Weekend, Son of the Dirty South, and Bottoms Up. He mixed in a few covers, including Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd) and A Country Boy Can Survive (Hank Williams Jr.). He also performed a mashup of Blind (Korn), Whatever (Godsmack), and Shine (Collective Soul). Here is a link to his whole setlist from the night.