Fozzy At Ollie’s-Point-NY

My first encounter with Chris Jericho was in the wrestling world. When he entered into the music world I knew he would blow everyone away and he and his band...

Journey – Bangor Waterfront Pavilion

First, I'll set the scene. The night of the show was nasty raw, but luckily it didn't pour. Wrapped in wool and rain gear, 10,000 fans packed into the outdoor...

All American Rejects

AAR's alternative/rock/power-pop performance was high energy, fueled by pounding drums, driving bass and guitars. Nick Wheeler's guitar work had an 80's retro feel, with characteristics of The Edge's jangling guitar,...

Black Stone Cherry at the RISE ABOVE Fest 2012

"White Trash Millionaire," had everybody dancing, with a rockin solos by Wells and Robertson, overlaid on Lawhon's funky bass lines. Directing everyone side to side,John Fred Young, the drummer, rose...

Buckcherry at the RISE ABOVE Fest, 2012

Buckcherry was out to get us and get us good. They set their guns on stun and kept firing away. "Tired of You," had tall, tattoo'd timber man, Josh Todd,...

Puddle of Mudd at the RISE ABOVE Fest 2012

Wesley shouted to the wildly applauding RISE ABOVE crowd, "Ladies and Gentlemen, we will not be performing at all, unless you get up and stand up and have a good...

Supermachine at the RISE ABOVE Fest 2012

From Dover, NH, Supermachine featured thunder chords from Jay Fortin, and heavy bass lines rumbled out by Paul Jarvis. This band is creative in their song writing. Double stops in...