Scott Stapp

Concert Reviews

July 27, 2019 – Starland Ballroom, Sayreville NJ

Grammy Award winner, Scott Stapp is one of the greatest vocalists in the 90’s and has sold over 30 million records at the lead vocalist and lyricist of Creed. His new album “The Space Between the Shadows” is out with the single “Purpose for Pain” which is already generating a ton of buzz.

The Starland Ballroom was packed with hard core fans ready to sing along, not missing a note as they rocked to the powerful and distinctive voice of Stapp. The evening was a perfect blend of classic Creed songs nicely blended with all new Stapp songs from his solo career.

Setlist

  1. Bullets
  2. Slow Suicide
  3. World I Used to Know
  4. My Own Prison
  5. What If
  6. Face of the Sun
  7. Overcome
  8. Name
  9. Survivor
  10. With Arms Wide Open
  11. Higher
  12. Purpose of Pain
  13. Gone Too Soon
  14. One Last Breath
  15. My Sacrifice

Duff McKagan

Concert Reviews

May 30, 2019 – Theatre of The Living Arts, Philadelphia PA

Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and singer/songwriter and Grammy Award-winning producer Shooter Jennings have teamed up together, promoting McKagan’s upcoming solo album Tenderness. Jennings is the producer for this album and is also the opening band. He will serve as McKagan’s back band during this tour. The tour kicked off tonight and I was lucky enough to be able to capture it in this very intimate venue.

If you came to hear some good old rock n’ roll, Guns N’ Roses badass, tattooed guitar playing, you are in the wrong place. McKagan was relaxed with his acoustic guitar sounding very much country and he looked the part as well with his black “cowboy” boots and black vest.

The venue was dark and somber coinciding with the mood of McKagan’s album – tackling heavy subject matters including mental health, suicide, sexual assault, opioid abuse & school shootings. Maybe not your typical “feel good” night out, but fans left the show feeling McKagan’s hope for our future during the turbulent times we’re living in.

It was a memorable night…beautifully done Duff Mckagan!

Shooter Jennings (vocals/keys), Aubrey Richmond (fiddle and vocals), John Schreffler (guitar), Jamie Douglass (drums)

Duff McKagan & Shooter Jennings Tour Dates:

03/22 – Bowie, TX – Bowie Community Center
03/23 – Abilene, TX – Outlaws & Legends Festival
03/27 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
03/28 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
03/29 – Hitchcock, TX – Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo
03/30 – Brenham, TX – 4 Star Concert Hall
04/04 – Los Angeles, CA – The Grammy Museum*
05/09 – Irving, TX – Texas Lottery Plaza @ Toyota Music Factory
05/10 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
05/11 – Plainview, TX – Running Water Draw Park
05/12 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandbar Brewery and Grill
05/16 – Santa Ana, CA – La Santa
05/17 – Angels Camp, CA – Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee
05/18 – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley
05/30 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts*
05/31 – Washington, DC – City Winery*
06/01 – Boston, MA – City Winery*
06/03 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza*
06/06 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall*
06/08 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom*
06/10 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn*
06/13 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre*
06/14 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall*
06/15 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater*
06/16 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox*
06/22 – Baton Rouge, LA – BAnditos Festival
07/14 – Whitefish, MT – Under The Big Sky Music Fest
07/26 – Sturgis, SD – Iron Horse Saloon
07/28 – Crownsville, MD – Outlaw Jam Festival
08/17 – Hamilton, OH – Whimmydiddle Country Music Festival

CHER

Concert Reviews

May 4, 2019 – Prudential Center, Newark NJ

The “Goddess of Pop” as she is often reffered, is back on the road for her “Here We Go Again World Tour,” in support of her new “Dancing Queen” ABBA cover album. To open her show, in all her Goddess glory, Cher descended from the ceiling onto the stage as if she was a majestic statue outfitted in a rams- horn headpiece and fire-orange hair, as she sang “Women’s World”, followed by “Strong Enough”.

It was a very elaborate and theatrical 90 minute performance consisting of 8 iconic costume changes, 10 backup dancers and a seven-piece band on a two-tier stage. At 73 years old, I would say this is quite a feat. Cher is a force of nature and is undeniably one of the top all around performers in our lifetime.

Closing out the set, Cher walked out in her most memorable black sheer bodysuit and leather jacket along with her jet black permed hair, belting out “I Found Someone” and “If I Could Turn Back Time”.

It was an EPIC performance by the one and only CHER!

She had one final thing to say as she closed out her show, leaving the audience with a final thought… “What’s your granny doing tonight?”

Vive Cher!

CHER SETLIST

  • “Woman’s World”
  • “Strong Enough”
  • “Gayatri Mantra”
  • “All or Nothing”
  • “The Beat Goes On” (Sonny & Cher song)
  • “I Got You Babe” (Sonny & Cher song)
  • “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” (interlude)
  • “Welcome to Burlesque”
  • “Lie to Me” (interlude)
  • “Waterloo” (ABBA cover)
  • “SOS” (ABBA cover)
  • “Fernando” (ABBA cover)
  • “After All”
  • “Heartbreak Hotel” (Elvis Presley song)
  • “Walking in Memphis” (Marc Cohn cover)
  • “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss)” (Betty Everett cover)
  • “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” (Guitar Solo during Costume Change)
  • “I Found Someone” (Michael Bolton cover)
  • “If I Could Turn Back Time”
  • Encore:
  • “Believe”

Slash/Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators

Concert Reviews

October 1, 2018 – The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair NJ

“Living The Dream Tour” – Slash and the boys got down to business right from the start opening with Avalon from the World On Fire album and they were loud and energetic, just the way I like my rock n’ roll.

Kennedy who also fronts Alter Bridge never disappoints with his truly remarkable vocal style and ability. Mid-set, Kennedy disappeared for a breather while Todd “Dammit” Kerns further showed off his own range on “We’re Gonna Die” and “Doctor Alibi.” In previous tours, the set list was filled with quite a few Guns ‘N Roses tunes but Slash was definitely giving those a rest during this tour and fans did not seem to mind in the least.

The band delivered 2 hours of the best rock n’ roll I have heard in quite a while. I was mesmerized by Slash and could not take my eyes off of him and his guitar shredding abilities. It was nothing less than perfection!

Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Slash (guitar), Todd Kerns (bass), Frank Sidoris (rhythm guitar) and Brent Fitz (drums).

Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators 2018 North American Tour Dates

Sept. 13 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Whisky A Go Go
Sept. 15 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ The Van Buren
Sept. 16 – Del Mar, Calif. @ Kaaboo Del Mar
Sept. 18 – Salt Lake City, Calif. @ The Depot
Sept. 19 – Denver, Colo. @ Fillmore
Sept. 21 – Tulsa, Okla. @ Paradise Cove Margaritaville
Sept. 22 – Thackerville, Okla. @ Winstar
Sept. 24 – Austin, Texas @ Stubbs
Sept. 26 – Houston, Texas @ House of Blues
Sept. 28 – Louisville, Ky. @ Louder Than Life
Sept. 29 – New Buffalo, Mich. @ Four Winds Casino Resort
Oct. 01 – Montclair, N.J. @ Wellmont Theatre
Oct. 02 – Silver Spring, Md. @ Fillmore
Oct. 04 – Rama, Canada @ Casino Rama
Oct. 05 – New York, N.Y. @ Pier 17 at South Street Seaport
Oct. 06 – Uncasville, Conn. @ Mohegan Sun
Oct. 09 – Huntington, N.Y. @ Paramount
Oct. 10 – Philadelphia, Penn. @ Electric Factory
Oct. 11 – Boston, Mass. @ House Of Blues
Oct. 14 – Sacramento, Calif. @ Aftershock

Setlist:
Avalon
Halo
Standing in the Sun
Ghost
Back from Cali
You’re a Lie
My Antidote
Bent to Fly
Beneath the Savage Sun
Serve You Right
Doctor Alibi
Wicked Stone
Mind Your Manners
Driving Rain
Rocket Queen (Guns N’ Roses cover)
Starlight
Lost Inside the Girl
Play Video
By the Sword
World on Fire

Encore:
The Call of the Wild
Anastasia

BUSH

Concert Reviews

August 5, 2016 – The Stone Pony, Asbury Park NJ

Music has always been a release for Rossdale, which is quite evident as one watches him live on stage. One of the most underrated frontman in rock, Bush lead vocalist Gavin Rossdale has consistently delivered a real rock show since first taking the stage in 1992. A career that has sold close to 20 million records in the US and Canada alone.

Vocalist & guitarist Rossdale came out on stage with high energy and got right into “Everything Zen”. Rossdale is quite captivating and bounces around the stage melting his fans hearts with his boyish smile and british accent as he engages with the audience.

The 17-song set included their big hits, “The Chemicals Between Us”, “Swallowed” and “Little Things”. The Encore included “Machinehead” from their 1994 release, ‘A Sixteen Stone’ followed by “Glycerin” & “Comedown”, before ending with R.E.M.’s “The One I Love”.

Their current lineup consists of Gavin Rossdale (lead vocals/Guitars), Chris Traynor (Guitar) & Corey Britz (Bass).