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Shinedown in Knoxville (Photos)

September 4, 2022 — Leave a comment

Last weekend was exhausting, but totally worth it. Saturday, my friend Chris and I drove up to Knoxville. We had dinner at a Mexican place on Market Square and walked around for a while – all the way to the river, actually – before heading to our hotel. After a couple of movies, we went to bed, only to get back up at 7 a.m. on Sunday.

We drove around the campus of the university, explored Ijams Nature Center, visited both the Knoxville National Cemetery and the Old Gray Cemetery, then we had lunch at a BBQ place. Finally, we headed over to Thompson-Boling Arena to begin the wait for Shinedown.

It was miserably hot, we got rained on, and we were on the turf of one of my favorite college football team’s rivals, but I can’t complain. We were front row, on guitarist Zach Myers’ side of the stage, which was perfectly fine with me 😉

I’m not going to wax poetic about how amazing the show was. Just believe me when I say that Shinedown puts on one of the best performances in live music right now. They are so energetic, the band is tight, and front man Brent Smith’s vocals are… Well, you’ve heard him sing, right? Plus, openers Diamante and Dorothy both killed it as well.

It was a hometown show for Brent, and it was magical. The energy was electric. And to top it all off, the mayor of Knox County – who happens to be WWE Hall of Famer Kane, aka Glenn Jacobs – made an appearance. He presented Brent with the key to the city, stating that Knoxville is proud of all that Shinedown has accomplished and really appreciates the band’s inspirational and positive message.

Despite the fact that I was deliriously tired and we had to drive home following the concert, I wouldn’t have traded it for the world. So here are some pictures (and a link to a video I took), just to give y’all a glimpse into the experience. If you have the chance to see Shinedown, DO IT!

First and foremost: “Second Chance” (full song, live) At the beginning, Zach is messing with his lip, then he abruptly starts singing and it is so cute.

I uploaded these separately as they’re my favorites.

Fozzy: Save The World Tour 2022-2023 (Rescheduled Dates)

September 4, 2022 — Leave a comment

Due to Chris Jericho’s vocal injury, sustained at an event in August, Fozzy will be rescheduling some of the dates of their Save The World Tour, originally planned for the fall of 2022. The tour is now going to kick off on September 29th, and the shows prior to that have been moved to spring 2023.

The lineup now includes special guests No Resolve, GFM, and Seventh Day Slumber. Tickets and VIP meet-and-greets available at fozzyrock.com.

Fall 2022

  • 9/29 – Charlotte, NC – Underground
  • 9/30 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
  • 10/1 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
  • 10/2 – Syracuse, NY – Lost Horizon
  • 10/3 – Lowell, MA – Taffeta
  • 10/6 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques
  • 10/7 – Toronto, ON – Opera House
  • 10/8 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 10/9 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 10/10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27

Spring 2023

  • 3/23 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theater
  • 3/24 – Hobart, IN – The Art Theater
  • 3/25 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
  • 3/26 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts
  • 3/30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Jergels
  • 3/31 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
  • 4/1 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
  • 4/2 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 4/3 – Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection

Toadies: Rubberneck Tour 2022

September 3, 2022 — Leave a comment

Toadies and Reverend Horton Heat are kicking off the Rubberneck 2022 Tour soon. They will have Drakulas or Nashville Pussy with them, depending on the date. Get your tickets at thetoadies.com.

  • 9/13 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s^
  • 9/14 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom^
  • 9/15 – Amarillo, TX – Starlight Ranch*
  • 9/16 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre^
  • 9/17 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex^
  • 9/19 – Phoenix, AZ – The Marquee^
  • 9/21 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park^
  • 9/22 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre^
  • 9/23 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues^
  • 9/24 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades^
  • 9/25 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom^
  • 9/27 – Portland, OR – Roseland^
  • 9/28 – Seattle, WA – Showbox^
  • 9/29 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory^
  • 10/3 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown+
  • 10/4 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads+
  • 10/5 – St. Louis, MO – Pageant+
  • 10/7 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue+
  • 10/8 – Milwaukee, WI – Rave II+
  • 10/9 – Chicago, IL – Metro+
  • 10/11 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi Fi Annex+
  • 10/12 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre+
  • 10/13 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues+
  • 10/14 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater+
  • 10/15 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s+
  • 10/16 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza+
  • 10/19 – Boston, MA – Paradise+
  • 10/20 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall+
  • 10/21 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony+
  • 10/22 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts+
  • 10/23 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore+
  • 10/25 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+
  • 10/26 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater+
  • 10/27 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
  • 10/28 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room+
  • 10/29 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus+
  • 10/31 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues *

^ Drakulas

+ Nashville Pussy

* Drakulas only

Lacuna Coil Set to Tour North America This Fall

August 31, 2022 — Leave a comment

Lacuna Coil is doing a 13 date run starting September 8th in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and wrapping up September 23rd in Joliet, Illinois. They are bringing along special guests Uncured, Butcher Babies, and Lions at the Gate. Tickets and VIP experiences are available at lacunacoil.com.

  • 9/8 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
  • 9/9 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s Bar & Grill
  • 9/10 – Danville, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022
  • 9/11 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground at The Fillmore
  • 9/14 – Buffalo, NY – The Rapids Theatre
  • 9/15 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 9/16 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance Theater
  • 9/17 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
  • 9/18 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
  • 9/20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Jergels
  • 9/21 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS
  • 9/22 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot Ballroom
  • 9/23 – Joliet, IL – The Forge

Alter Bridge is Bringing the Pawns & Kings Tour to North America in Early 2023 (Updated 8/30)

August 30, 2022 — Leave a comment

Update: A second Spokane (Airway Heights) show has been added!

I knew we would have North American dates in early 2023!!!! Get your tickets and VIP packages at alterbridge.com.

With Mammoth WVH and Red

  • 1/25 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • 1/27 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
  • 1/28 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 1/30 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
  • 2/1 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 2/2 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
  • 2/4 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 2/5 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
  • 2/7 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
  • 2/8 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
  • 2/10 – Waterloo, NY – del Lago Resort & Casino
  • 2/11 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • 2/14 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 2/15 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
  • 2/17 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
  • 2/18 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre

With Mammoth WVH and Pistols at Dawn

  • 3/10 – Quapaw, OK – Downstream Casino Resort
  • 3/11 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
  • 3/14 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
  • 3/15 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
  • 3/17 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
  • 3/18 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 3/20 – Denver, CO – The Mission
  • 3/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
  • 3/23 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
  • 3/25 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino (No Pistols at Dawn)
  • 3/26 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino (New date!)
  • 3/28 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
  • 3/29 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • 3/31 – Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Resort Casino
  • 4/1 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino

Song of the Day — Pistols at Dawn: “Under the Surface”

August 30, 2022 — Leave a comment

From Pistols at Dawn’s debut studio album, Ascension, out everywhere now! And make sure to catch Pistols at Dawn opening for Alter Bridge on the Pawns & Kings Tour in early 2023!