Concert Review & Photo Gallery: Lindsey Stirling at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, TX

Lindsey Stirling
November 5, 2016
The Music Hall at Fair Park – Dallas, TX
Photos & Words by:  Mike Mezeul

Over the past six years, I have had the privilege of photographing nearly 200 concerts and experiencing some amazingly, mind-blowing shows. From KISS to Tim McGraw and more, but nothing that I have seen has come close to the outstanding performance put on by the extremely talented, Lindsey Stirling. To say her show is worth every penny is simply an understatement. Let me explain so hopefully you will have an understanding of why you need to attend one of Lindsey’s shows on her latest tour, Brave Enough.

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Concert Gallery: Butch Walker at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA

Butch Walker and The Aftermath
September 1, 2016
The Sinclair – Cambridge, MA
Photos by:  Mary Ouellette

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Concert Gallery: 311 at Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH

311
July 20, 2015
Casino Ballroom – Hampton Beach, NH
Photos by:  Matt Lambert

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Concert Review: Steven Wilson at The Palladium in Worcester, MA

Steven Wilson
May 19, 2015
The Palladium – Worcester, MA

Reviewed by: B. Cross

Steven Wilson’s name has been legend among progressive rock aficionados for many years now, and his current tour in support of his latest concept work Hand. Cannot. Erase. drew quite a diverse crowd to the Palladium. Old-school proggers in Rush shirts stood side-by-side with longhairs sporting Emperor patch-laden battle vests. That’s how much Wilson’s music means to people, and when you hear it, you’ll understand. (I should also note that for once, I wasn’t the oldest guy in attendance. That’s always a nice change of pace.)

Wilson’s set was comprised of nearly all of Hand. Cannot. Erase., kicking off with an extended intro into “First Regret,” moving down the line in proper order. Highlights included the title track and “Perfect Life,” not to mention the powerful “Routine.” Of course, the show wasn’t just Hand. Cannot. Erase.; the performance was interspersed with a few older tracks from Wilson’s solo career as well as his lauded Porcupine Tree compositions. From eloquent soundscapes to hard-hitting riffs with enough crunch to rattle the floorboards, Wilson and his immensely talented backing band shone a new light on earlier works like “Harmony Korine” alongside new material such as “Ancestral.” The set list was so well crafted that even the older songs felt like they belonged with the new pieces, forging one melodic whole that was far more than the sum of its parts. Read more

Concert Review: Nightwish, Sabaton + Delain at the Palladium in Worcester, MA

Nightwish, Sabaton + Delain
April 11, 2015
The Palladium – Worcester, MA

Reviewed by: B. Cross

I knew Nightwish was a big draw, but I’d never seen a show as packed as this one. When we arrived, we were greeted with the longest waiting line I’d ever seen. It snaked around the entire block, then back into the parking lot, where it curled around itself again. I spent most of the time wondering just how in the seven hells everyone was going to fit inside the venue, let alone how long it would take to reach the door. Much to my surprise, we only waited in line for less than an hour. Kudos to the Palladium staff for getting everyone into the building quickly and safely. Read more

Concert Gallery: Extreme at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine

Extreme
January 17, 2015
The State Theatre – Portland, Maine
Photos by:  Tom Couture

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Concert Gallery: Halestorm at the Palladium in Worcester, Mass.

Halestorm
November 29, 2014
The Palladium – Worcester, MA
Photos by:  Jeff Palmucci

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Concert Gallery: Judas Priest at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass.

Judas Priest
October 14, 2014
Tsongas Center – Lowell, MA
Photos by:  Jeff Palmucci

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Concert Gallery: Theory of a Deadman at House of Blues in Boston, Mass.

Theory of a Deadman
October 7, 2014
House of Blues – Boston, MA
Photos by:  Jeff Palmucci

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Concert Review: Sammy Hagar and Friends Invade Hampton Beach

Sammy Hagar & Friends
Featuring: Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham & Vic Johnson
July 30, 2014
Casino Ballroom – Hampton Beach, NH
Photos & Words by:  Jeff Palmucci

 

Sammy Hagar played last week at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in a show billed as “A Journey Through the History of Rock.” With the musicians joining him on stage, he we able to make good on that promise. Jason Bonham was on drums, son of Led Zeppelin’s legendary drummer John Bonham. Micheal Anthony on bass, Sammy’s bandmate from both Van Halen and Chickenfoot. Vic Johnson, guitarist for Sammy’s backup band The Waboritas was on lead guitar. Read more

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