Photos and Review by Robert McDonald On September 1, 2024, the City Winery in Boston was treated to an electrifying performance by guitar virtuoso John 5, marking the first stop of his “Strung Out” tour. Known for his work with heavyweights like Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, and currently Mötley Crüe, John 5 brought his solo […]
Photos and Review by Robert McDonald Gallery The Doobie Brothers and Steve Winwood delivered an unforgettable night of classic rock at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts, on August 12, 2024. This concert was a part of their 2024 tour, and both acts brought their legendary sounds to an enthusiastic crowd. Steve Winwood kicked off […]
Photos and Review by Robert McDonald Galleries: Toad the Wet Sprocket, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon On August 13, 2024, the Chevalier Theatre in Medford, MA, hosted a nostalgic night of 90s alternative rock as Toad the Wet Sprocket and Gin Blossoms co-headlined a show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Toad’s platinum-selling album “Dulcinea.” The historic […]
Photos and Review by Robert McDonald Gallery The SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH, may not have been packed to the rafters, but the heat both inside and outside mirrored the intensity of the performances that unfolded as I attended a recent performance on the Ashes to Leviathan tour. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lamb of […]
Photos and Review by Robert McDonald Gallery Seeing rock legends Cheap Trick live is always a treat, and their performance at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on August 3rd was no exception. Despite most of the band members being in their 70s, they delivered a solid 90-minute set that was both nostalgic and energetic, even […]
Photos and Review by Robert McDonald Galleries: Brad Paisley, Tyler Farr Brad Paisley launched the second leg of his “Son of the Mountains World Tour” with a spectacular show at the Mohegan Sun Arena on June 29. The night was filled with memorable moments, starting with an energetic opening set by Tyler Farr, who warmed […]
Photos and Review by Robert McDonald Gallery Gary Clark Jr. and Free Nationals featuring India Shawn delivered an unforgettable night of music at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway on June 7, 2024. The concert was a seamless blend of blues, rock, soul, and R&B, showcasing the diverse talents of both the headliner and the […]
Photos and Review by: Robert McDonald Galleries: Counting Crows, Dashboard Confessional The Leader Bank Pavilion was buzzing with anticipation, nostalgia, and high energy last Saturday as two legendary bands, Dashboard Confessional and Counting Crows, took to the stage. Fans eagerly awaited an unforgettable night of music and emotionally stirring performances. The open-air setup of the […]
Photos and Review by Robert McDonald Galleries: Bare Naked Ladies, Five for Fighting, Del Amitri On July 9, 2023, the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston was absolutely buzzing! Why, you ask? Well, it was all thanks to the Barenaked Ladies’ 7th almost-annual, Last Summer on Earth 2023 American Tour. These guys started this epic tradition […]
Photos and review by Robert McDonald Galleries: Steel Panther, Crobot, Tragedy Sunday night, Worcester’s The Palladium witnessed a true heavy metal spectacle with Steel Panther headlining a stacked bill, including opening acts Crobot and Tragedy. The night began with an explosive set from the opening band Tragedy, a New York City-based tribute band that reimagines […]
Photos and Review by Robert McDonald Galleries: Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Saint Asonia On Saturday night, I had the pleasure of attending the seventh stop of the Rock Resurrection Tour at Roadrunner in Boston. The lineup featured three incredible rock bands, opening with Saint Asonia and Skillet and leading up to the headlining act, […]
Photos and Review by Robert McDonald Galleries: Judas Priest, Queensryche After a long absence from Massachusetts, Judas Priest made a triumphant return on their 50th anniversary “50 Heavy Metal Years” tour Sunday at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. I’m sure that some in the packed venue questioned whether it would ever happen after several health-related […]
