Please note: I am not certain about the last four dates, except Sadler Ranch (because I found the show listed on their website). Everywhere else, including Saliva’s official site, has the tour ending on the 22nd. I think the other dates were added later, and maybe the lists haven’t been updated? So I just went with the tour poster.
Shinedown is embarking on their fall leg of The Revolutions Live Tour 2023. Support for this stretch of shows comes in the form of Papa Roach and Spiritbox. Tickets are available at shinedown.com, and VIP experiences for both Shinedown and Papa Roach can be purchased through ticketmaster.com (limited availability).
9/3 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/4 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
9/6 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
9/8 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
9/9 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023+
9/12 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre*
9/13 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
9/15 – Ocean City, MD – Ocean City Bike Fest 2023+
Nothing More will no longer be appearing this summer with Godsmack and Staind. Mix Master Mike, of The Beastie Boys, is replacing them. Flat Black, which features Jason Hook (formerly of Five Finger Death Punch), will also be on the bill for the last four dates.
Three Days Grace and Chevelle are touring together at the end of the summer. Loathe will be their supporting act. You can grab tickets at threedaysgrace.com or getmorechevelle.com.
9/8 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
9/9 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
9/12 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
9/13 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
9/14 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
9/16 – La Crosse, WI – Copeland Park
9/17 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
9/19 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
9/20 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
9/21 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
9/23 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
9/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
9/26 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
9/28 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
9/29 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
9/30 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium
10/2 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
10/3 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
10/4 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
10/6 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10/7 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
10/10 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
10/11 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
10/12 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Pop Evil is bringing the Skeletons Tour to several festivals and fairs this summer. In July and August, they will be playing a few shows with special guests Eva Under Fire, and on July 29th, you can see them supporting Bush in Cincinnati! You can get tickets at popevil.com.
6/24 – Sarnia, ON – Bluewater BorderFest 2023
7/13 – Milwaukee, WI – Harley Davidson Homecoming Festival 2023
7/20 – Menahga, MN – Mid Summer Music Fest Rock Week 2023
7/21 – Escanaba, MI – Northern Lights Music Festival 2023
7/23 – Jefferson City, MO – Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater+ (VIP available)
7/25 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen+ (VIP available)
7/26 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues+ (VIP available)
7/28 – Grover Hill, OH – Wetzelland 2023
7/29 – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Casino^
7/30 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre+ (VIP available)
8/2 – Rock Springs, WY – Sweetwater County Fair 2023
8/3 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep (VIP available)
8/5 – Kalamazoo, MI – Kalamazoo Ribfest 2023
8/9 – Minot, ND – The Original Bar and Nightclub (VIP available)
8/10 – Sturgis, SD – Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2023
8/11 – Three Forks, MT – Rockin’ the Rivers 2023
8/13 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line+ (VIP available)
8/15 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt+ (VIP available)
8/17 – Ottumwa, IA – Bridge View Center+ (VIP available)
8/18 – Glen Flora, WI – Northwoods Rock Rally 2023
8/19 – Yankton, SD – Yankton’s Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival 2023
This will be the final leg of the Pawns & Kings Tour in North America! Alter Bridge is doing it big with special guests Sevendust, Mammoth WVH, and MJT. Grab your tickets at alterbridge.com.
8/1 – Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor Event Complex^
8/2 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage^
8/4 – Charlestown, WV – The Event Center at Hollywood Casino*^
8/5 – Grantville, PA – Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course^
8/7 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union Live!^
8/8 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica^
8/10 – Quebec City, QC – Quebec City Old Port Agora^
8/12 – Ledyard, CT – Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts Casino^
8/13 – Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena^
8/16 – Springfield, IL – Illinois State Fair#^
8/17 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live*^
8/19 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheater^
8/20 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port^
8/22 – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre*
8/23 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center*
8/25 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe*
8/26 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club*
8/28 – Fargo, ND – Fargo Brewing Company*
8/29 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore*
8/31 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Concert Cove: Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel*
After kicking off The Revolutions Live Tour last spring in North America, Shinedown decided we needed another run, this time with From Ashes To New and Three Days Grace along for the ride. I was fortunate enough to catch Shinedown twice in 2022, and when they announced a Huntsville date for early 2023, I bought tickets so fast it would have made your head spin! This concert was extra special as it was my mom’s first time seeing Shinedown.
Unfortunately, we missed openers From Ashes To New, but I have been to one of their shows and can say that I’m sure their set was spectacular. The VBC was positively buzzing when we got there, so FATN definitely pumped up the energy in the building.
Three Days Grace then came out swinging, opening with “So-Called Life” and ripping through several of their well-known tracks in succession. They utilized the extended portion of the stage, leaving only drummer Neil Sanderson and his kit to fill the main stage. (I had always referred to the extension as a catwalk, but I recently learned the appropriate term is “the thrust”.) As the band launched into the song that started it all – “I Hate Everything About You” – the audience erupted, shouting the words back at vocalist Matt Walst with gusto.
I assumed that would be the highlight of their set; however, I was wrong. Before the fans had finished cheering, Matt announced a special guest: “An OG member of Three Days Grace, Adam Gontier!” The noise level was roughly equivalent to that of an explosion as Three Days Grace founding member/singer/rhythm guitarist Adam Gontier strode into the spotlight. His huge grin was visible even from our seats in the balcony. After waving to the ecstatic crowd, he moved to the center of the thrust and the band began “Never Too Late.” Adam stayed on the stage for the final number, “Riot,” and he and the current members converged to take a bow and a few photos.
Anticipation crackled in the air as we anxiously awaited the headliner. It seemed ages, and yet no time at all, when the room went dark and the familiar intro of Outkast’s “Bombs Over Baghdad” filled the air. The early 2000s hit neared its end and faded, and the two giant split screens that shielded the main stage from view came to life. Video clips of past Shinedown performances, off day outings, and backstage shenanigans played, earning laughter and cheers. Gradually, the images distorted, crackling with static, and were ultimately interrupted by a broadcast from a female AI welcoming the audience to Planet Zero.
“We hope that you enjoy your stay. And as always, remember to start your day with outrage.”
The screens flashed bright white then parted, revealing the silhouettes of four men surrounded by fog: frontman Brent Smith, guitarist Zach Myers, bassist/pianist/guitarist Eric Bass, and drummer Barry Kerch. Screams and applause echoed through the expansive space, and the foursome made their way to the end of the thrust to wave and bask in the excitement, if only for a moment. Barry soon jogged back to his kit while Zach, encouraging the fans to get louder, grabbed his guitar and Eric slung the strap of his bass over his shoulders. Without further ado, Shinedown tore into “Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)” and we were off!
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I won’t focus on the set list, just in case you’re going to attend a show and want to be surprised. Instead, I want to tell you about the energy, the non-stop high octane exuberance that Shinedown deliver in every performance. Choosing where to look is next to impossible. Between Brent’s strong, otherworldly vocals and overall charming demeanor, Zach’s interaction with the crowd and continuous rock star poses, Eric bouncing all over the place like a madman, and Barry attacking the drums with a fierce grin and flying dreadlocks, there is a feast for the eyes everywhere – and that’s without mentioning the pyro!
While there were several highlights, including Eric and Zach and their cover of “Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis, I have to take a second to write about Brent’s speech. If you’ve seen Shinedown, this is nothing new. If you haven’t, I’ll prepare you.
Brent gives the most heartfelt, encouraging speeches each tour, mostly in regard to mental health and everyone belonging when it comes to the music family. On this run, he is addressing mental health and suicide. Shinedown has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, donating $1 from every ticket sold for The Revolutions Live Tour directly to them. “And you have already raised over $150,000,” he announced. He went on to say that life is a journey, that we are all a work-in-progress, and he requested that the crowd light up every cell phone, just for the next song, then the band flowed into “A Symptom of Being Human.”
Shinedown carried us on a journey of emotions, bringing us up with bangers such as “Sound of Madness” and “Planet Zero,” only to tug the heartstrings with “45,” “Second Chance,” and “Monsters.” Their cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” was met with resounding enthusiasm, and they wrapped the evening with an anthemic high note in “Cut the Cord.”
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Shinedown is a band that never disappoints, and this show was no exception. My mom and I left the venue in high spirits, and they only climbed higher when we joined my friend and his daughter near the buses. Within half an hour, Zach had emerged to say hello and take pictures before heading to the airport.
It was a night to remember, and I’ll end this with Mr. Brent Smith’s catchphrase.
Godsmack is hitting the road this May with I Prevail. They will have special guests on certain dates, including Bullet For My Valentine, Bad Wolves, and Austin Meade. They are also playing several festivals. Get your tickets at godsmack.com.
5/4 – Denver, CO – 107.9 KBPI Birthday Bash (w/Bad Omens, Fame on Fire, I Prevail)
5/6 – Phoenix, AZ – 98 KUPD U Fest 2023 (w/Fozzy, Nothing More, The Warning, Grey Daze, The Black Moods, I Prevail)
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