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Sir Rod Stewart rolled through the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 12, 2022. Cheap Trick was also on the bill, opening things up for the evening. They began their set with Dream Police. Throughout their 13 song set, they also delivered other fan favorites including The Flame, I Want You to Want Me, and Surrender.
Ghost made their first ever appearance in Rhode Island, when they brought their Impera Tour through Providence. Spiritbox and Mastodon were also on the bill. The show took place on September 12, 2022, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. The Amica Mutual Pavilion, or AMP for short, was formerly known as the Dunkin Donuts Center. The naming rights were purchased on September 6, 2022.
Pitbull stopped by the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts for the Can’t Stop Us Now Tour. This show took place on August 9, 2022. Iggy Azalea was also on the bill, opening things up for the night. She performed most of her top hits including Team, Black Widow, and Kream. She ended her set with her top hit, Fancy.
LIV Golf made their Massachusetts debut this past weekend. This was held at The International Golf Club in Bolton, Massachusetts. The field consisted of 48 total players. This was not only an individual competition, but there is also a team element. There are 12 teams of four players per team. The field was internationally represented by over ten countries. Commissioner Greg Norman was in the house, parachuting down onto the course with the Navy Seals to kick things off. Bubba Watson, who is newly signed to the tour, was also there doing commentary and mingling with fans. Boston legend David “Big Papi” Ortiz also contributed via a video message. There was musical performances on Saturday and Sunday. Artists that performed were Dalton and the Sheriffs, St. Lucia, and Diplo.
Incubus came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on Wednesday August 3, 2022. They were joined by Sublime with Rome and The Aquadolls. Up first was The Aquadolls, an all female band based out of Los Angeles, California. Up next was Sublime with Rome, of course another band with California origins. Eric Wilson, the bass player for the original Sublime, is still performing with the band.
Sting came through the Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday May 15, 2022. This was part of the My Songs Tour along with Joe Sumner. Joe is one of Sting’s six children. He plays bass and provides lead vocals for the band Fiction Plane.
Phish performed at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The show took place on Thursday July 14, 2022. This was their first of back to back nights at the venue. It also officially kicked off the summer portion of their tour. Overall, the spring and summer tour will span thirty-four dates.
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.
Dierks Bentley stopped through the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts as part of his Beers on me Tour. This show took place on Friday June 24, 2022. Travis Denning and Elle King also performed on the evening. Travis Denning and his band began the night with a short but sweet set. These guys are moving up the ranks fast, and have already toured with some of Country’s biggest mega-stars. Elle King came up next, replacing the originally scheduled Ashley McBryde.
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.