In The Stciks
Jessie Murph
With Support From:
Big Yavo
2024-11-06
I'm one of those people who like to get to a concert early. As long as the weather is nice, I actually enjoy waiting in line and listening to all the excited fans talk about the songs they hope the artist will play, or simply how much they love the artist they came out to see. It's particularly important to get there early when the show is general admission, after all we all want to have our best view of the stage, but even when a show has assigned seating, generally a few of us will come early to the show. When I came out to Jessie Murph's recent show in Ann Arbor MI, I had to double check my ticket. It had assigned seating yet the line-up to get into the theater was crazy. It really felt like everyone who was coming to the show decided to come out early. Of course, I heard the usual fan banter; "I hope she plays 'Pray'", which she did, or things like "this is my third time seeing Jessie, I just love her so much". What really caught me off guard though was when I heard... Click to Read More......
By Ken Kohlmeier
underneath experience tour
Hanson
With Support From:
Phantom Planet
2024-10-09
There are a lot of bands out there who could learn from Hanson. Currently on their underneath experience tour, Hanson is doing it right. Each stop on the tour features two nights of music, featuring two different set lists; two different opening act; and two different styles of music: the first night being acoustic while the second night is electric. It really is two completely different experiences. I wish more bands would do this type of thing. Seeing Hanson is a chance to relive 25+ years of memories. (Has it seriously been 25+ years)? They gave us all the classic songs we love from them such as "Dream Girl", "If Only" and "Penny & Me", along with several covers and melodies. Their 90 minute set was practically non-stop music, only pausing for the briefest of moments to thank their fans for all the support they have received over... Click to Read More......
By Ken Kohlmeier
In Seasrch Of The Antidote Tour
Fletcher
With Support From:
Maude Latour
2024-09-15
What can I say about FLETCHER? She sounds great live. Both her and her entire band put on a fun, energetic show. She is fast becoming an icon. Due to technical difficulties, FLETCHER's sold out Detroit show started about 30 minutes late. With multiple stage hands scrambling to remove the giant video screen at the back of the stage, the crowd realized there was some sort of issue. Instead of being angry over the delay, practically everyone in attendance remained calm and simply talked amongst themselves. There was no yelling for the show to start. I was a nice contrast to what I usually experience when a show starts late. It speaks volumes to the character of... Click to Read More......
By Ken Kohlmeier
Neon Pill Tour
Cage The Elephant
With Support From:
Willow Avalon
Bakar
Young The Giant
2024-09-10
I love when I go to a concert and the band puts on a dynamic show. It pumps you up and makes a fun night out an even better experience. Unfortunately it seems that some artists will try to find any excuse they can to just stand at the microphone doing no to very little moving once they are there. Thankfully, other artists, such as Cage The Elephant's front man Matt Shultz seem to understand that fans love movement on stage and as such he wants to make it a memorable night out for those who took the time out of their night to come see him and the band. Having recently broken his right foot, Matt could have easily used that as an excuse to just sit in a chair and sing behind the mic stand. Being an actual performer, that wasn't an opinion Matt wanted to pursue. He came out on stage with his foot elevated on a mobility scooter so Matt was easily able to zip around... Click to Read More......
By Ken Kohlmeier
After Dark Tour
Pitbull
With Support From:
T-Pain
2024-08-30
Pitbull not working hard? Yeah, right. Picture that with a Kodak. Or better yet, go to Credit Union One Amphitheatre on a Friday night in August for yet another sold-out show with a 1,000+ fans not only dressed like him but even getting custom-made shirts of him! Now that is what I call insane! As many know, I am a huge fan of Pitbull, not only as a performer, but just as someone who is always positive on and off the stage! So being able to see him, for a 4th time, is absolutely a dream come true. Before you ask, does it get boring seeing him this many times? Not at all! Each show/tour that this man does, is always different and unique and I am fully here for it! This time around the opener for this tour is T-Pain which give me 2010 nostalgic vibes, especially when he came on stage and performed "Hey Baby" live with Pitbull! Like dreams were made right there... Click to Read More......
By Alexandra Geshel
2024 Tour - Leg 2
PVRIS
With Support From:
PALE WAVES
Sizzy Rocket
2024-06-16
I last saw PVRIS in 2017 so I was excited to see what they would bring to the stage this time around, after all, over the last seven years so many things have changed for them. Since 2017, PVRIS has released two additional LP's (2020's Use Me and 2023's Evergreen) and an EP (2019's Hallucinations); they have switched record labels, going from Rise/Warner to Hopeless; and there has been significant line-up changes within the band. While Lynn Gunn has long been the front person and face of the band, from an outsiders perspective it appears that she has now taken full creative control over the band. Originally PVRIS was best described as "Metalcore", but time gives you the chance to... Click to Read More......
By Ken Kohlmeier
Stampede Tour
Orville Peck
With Support From:
Durand Jones
Debbii Dawson
2024-06-04
Who is that masked cowboy? If you are asking that, then you obviously are not familiar with Orville Peck. Peck is known equally for his trademark masks and his catchy country songs. Currently on his Stampede Tour, Orville Peck brought his show to Michigan's Meadow Brook Amphitheatre. When you attend an Orville Peck concert, there are a few rules that he wants you to be aware of. First, you have to sing along even if you don't know the words. Or, especially if you don't know the words. He says that it makes it really fun for everyone in the band. Second, if you are able you have to stand and dance, no matter how you dance, just dance and have fun. Finally, if you feel like crying, you have to let yourself cry. The crowd definitely... Click to Read More......
By Ken Kohlmeier
The Gothic Summer Tour
The Veronicas
With Support From:
Jesse Jo Stark
2024-04-14
The P.A. System blared out "Please Stand for the National Anthem" and the crowded screamed their approval. They knew that it would soon be followed by The Veronicas own anthem: "Untouched". As an Emo kid, one of my life long dreams was to see The Veronicas live, it was something I never imagined would happen as they last fully toured the US in the summer of 2009. I'm finally able to cross them off my bucket list and it is a show that I will never forget! Of course, the set covered and the bops and classics that we love from The Veronicas, but the also played several tracks from their new album, Gothic Summer. This show is best described as iconic! From the beautiful outfits the sisters wore, to the almost matching them in either their emo wear, sequins or glitter, it was just incredible to witness. Their 90 minute set was one of the best that I have seen in... Click to Read More......
By Alexandra Geshel
The "NOT TONIGHT" Tour
Tegan and Sara
With Support From:
Becca Mancari
2024-03-28
I LOVE Tegan... and Sara. They have given me some of my all time favourite songs to listen to; songs that will forever be on my playlist. I've seen them live multiple times and they always give a great live show. When I saw they were bringing The "NOT TONIGHT" Tour to 13 cities across Ontario I knew that I wanted to see their live performance again. I'm so happy I went to the show. I've loved their live show every time, but this tour was next level! Of all the times I've seen them, this was be far my favourite tour. It's a celebration of their best music mixed with commentary on the songs and their lives. They interacted with the crowd more than I've ever seen them do before and towards the end of the show they even sold their setlists and guitar picks to raise some extra money for their Tegan and Sara Foundation. The "NOT TONIGHT" Tour is mostly acoustic and gave us alternate arrangements of our favourite songs, and honestly it was amazing to hear these renditions. While the studio versions will always be by favourite, it was incredible to hear what these songs started as and how they could have... Click to Read More......
By Ken Kohlmeier
Like That Tour
Jack and Jack
With Support From:
Sammy Wilk
2024-03-28
Vine sensations Jack and Jack are back and they have just released their second album and man oh man are thier fans going crazy for it! I was lucky enough to catch Jack And Jack when they played a sold out night at Chicago's Bottom Lounge on their Like That Tour and honestly, I totally get the sensation! The boys are so much fun live and have a crazy amount of energy on stage! The show may only been an hour long but they truly are really fun to see! Jack and Jack played 17 songs which was a mix of their songs along with a few covers and one song where opener Sammy Wilk came out to sing with them which I always love seeing! Overall, I would love to see Jack and... Click to Read More......
By Alexandra Geshel
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