KISS Says Goodbye at Madison Square Garden – December 1, 2023
As KISS wrapped up their multi-year “End of the Road” tour, they announced their final two performances ever would be at Madison Square Garden.
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Pale Waves at Elsewhere in Brooklyn, NY – September 19, 2022
Pale Waves recently released their first album since before the pandemic, Unwanted. The band took to the United States in support of this album, with London-based BITTERS opening the show. BITTERS Due to a last minute cancellation from the original opener Gatlin, London native BITTERS took the stage. She performed all the songs off of her upcoming untitled debut EP. […]
Read moreMt. Joy at Pier 17 in New York City – September 8, 2022
Indie rock band Mt. Joy came to the Rooftop at Pier 17 for a beautiful night of music.
Read moreJames Bay at Irving Plaza in New York City – September 7, 2022
Singer/songwriter James Bay came to New York City, while touring in support of his latest album, Leap.
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Times Union Center
Albany, NY
October 29, 2018
On the current North American arena leg of Metallica’s WorldWired Tour, all the shows are in cities that Metallica did not play on the 2017 stadium tour. Some of these cities, in fact, they haven’t played in more than twenty years! While it hasn’t been that long since Metallica came to Albany, this was their first stop in nearly nine […]
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Global Citizen Festival
September 24, 2016
Thirty days from now, the Global Citizen Festival will take place in Central Park. The packed lineup this year includes Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, Major Lazer and Metallica. On top of that, there will be special appearances from Chris Martin (of Coldplay), Eddie Vedder (of Pearl Jam), Usher, Ellie Goulding, Yandel, and Yusuf/Cat Stevens. This event is hosted by […]
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The Webster Studio
New York, NY
February 26, 2016
The Webster Studio in New York City was recently graced with the presence of up and comers, From Ashes to New, celebrating the release of their debut album, Day One. To give everyone a background on the band, From Ashes to New is a five-piece alternative rock/rap group from Lancaster, PA, having formed two years ago. However, their show is […]
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Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
March 4, 2016
Last summer, I was lucky enough to see ‘The Boyz of Summer Tour’ featuring Hoodie Allen, Wiz Khalifa and Fall Out Boy. All of the groups were great, but I left saying, I need to see Fall Out Boy again. Fortunately, they didn’t wait too long to come back around with the Wintour is Coming tour, featuring support from PVRIS […]
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Bowery Ballroom
Manhattan, NY
February 08, 2016
At SummerStage 2015 I was lucky enough to see a band open for Clutch and Mastodon that pretty much blew everyone in attendance away. They were humble and straight up playing rock and roll without gimmicks and fancy shit; their name was Graveyard and most people in the crowd couldn’t help but feel impressed by the end of their set. […]
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The Paramount
Huntington, NY
November 5, 2015
Judas Priest is wrapping up a short fall tour, with opening support coming from Mastodon. The tour isn’t hitting all the major cities they played last fall, and instead of playing in New England or even New York City, they decided to play on Long Island. With the closing of the Nassau Coliseum this summer, there’s no large indoor venues […]
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The Paramount
Huntington, NY
August 23, 2015
Last month on August 23rd, I had the amazing opportunity to catch one of my favorite classic rock bands, ZZ Top, at The Paramount in Huntington, NY. I was not sure what to expect before the show started but as soon as they hit the stage, I was in complete awe. After a local rock/jazz band warmed up the crowd […]
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The Paramount
Huntington, NY
June 21, 2015
Not too long ago, I had the incredible chance to see From Ashes to New and P.O.D. (Payable on Death) share the same stage. For a Sunday night and a holiday (Father’s Day), The Paramount was fairly packed. From Ashes to New One by one, each concertgoer settled down, having found a perfect spot to perch themselves while awaiting the […]
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The Emporium
Patchogue, NY
April 2, 2015
Recently reunited nu metallers Coal Chamber just finished up a headlining tour in support of their upcoming fourth studio album, Rivals. Supporting them on the tour are Filter, Combichrist and Saint Ridley. Saint Ridley Combichrist Filter Coal Chamber
Read moreAmon Amarth in Huntington, NY – February 5, 2014
Amon Amarth is currently touring in support of their new album, Deceiver of the Gods, with Enslaved and Skeletonwitch joining them as support acts. Even though this is the New England Music Blog, occasionally in life you’ll find yourself traveling to see a show elsewhere. Maybe you’re working the night the show is in town, or it sold out before […]
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