Concert Reviews
Trashy Annie at Redwood Bar & Grill – Los Angeles – 5/7/2024
The Redwood Bar & Grill is a dark hole in the wall bar adjacent to downtown L.A. A true rock n’ roll bar and the perfect ambiance for a Tuesday night rock show in early […]
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STAIND 05-04-24 @ The Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN
It was a warm spring evening in Saint Paul last Saturday, and thousands of people poured into the Xcel Energy Center to see the annual 93X Twin City Takeover. I look forward to this show […]
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JUDAS PRIEST 05-02-24 @ The Armory in Minneapolis, MN
In the genre of heavy metal, few bands boast the longevity, influence, and power of Judas Priest and Sabaton. The last time these two bands came through Minneapolis, I was out of town for work […]
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GODSMACK “The Vibez Tour” 04-19-24 @ Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN
I’ve been a fan of Godsmack for over twenty-five years. I’ve seen them perform quite a few times in different venues across different states, but I was blown away by their show at the Mystic […]
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Twilight Force 3-20-24 @Metro Music Hall in Salt Lake City
March 20, 2024 at Salt Lake City’s Metro Music Hall those who attended bore witness to an extraordinary spectacle as Twilight Force graced the stage, weaving a tapestry of magic and melody that transported the […]
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Gloryhammer 3-20-24@Metro Music Hall in Salt Lake City
On March 20, 2024, Salt Lake City was transformed into a realm of cosmic splendor as Gloryhammer descended upon the crowd that gathered at Metro Music Hall. As with any Gloryhammer show, an unparalleled brand […]
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Darkest Hour at 1720 Los Angeles – March 14th 2024
It’s a dark Thursday night in Los Angeles just southeast of the downtown area. Deep in the grimy industrial district of the city, lies the 1720 Warehouse. It’s a very unsuspecting concert venue… unless you’ve […]
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NITA STRAUSS March 16, 2024 @ The Skyway Theater, Minneapolis, MN
I’ve been a fan of Nita Strauss for a while now. She has an impressive and extensive resume; she started her career in the all-female tribute band, “The Iron Maidens,” is a touring guitarist for […]
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THE METALCORE DROPOUTS TOUR Feb 24, 2024 @ The Fillmore, Minneapolis, MN
The unusually warm winter in Minnesota has everyone getting out of their homes and looking for shows. The sold-out show of The Devil Wears Prada and Fit For A King’s co-headlining Metalcore Dropouts Tour was […]
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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec 30, 2023 @ The Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN
Whoever is planning the 2023 concerts at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, saved the best for last! On December 30, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra played two shows, one in the afternoon, and one […]