Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi State Coliseum
3 Doors Down, Theory of a Deadman, Pop Evil
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| 3 Doors Down on the Jackson, MS stop of their "Time of My Life" Tour |
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Rockin' on the Midway with 3 Doors Down
October 15, 2011
Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi State Coliseum
3 Doors Down, Theory of a Deadman, Pop Evil
Fall is finally upon us here in the South, which made for a scenic trip down I-55 as I traveled for yet another concert out of town. I headed three hours south of Memphis to Jackson, Mississippi where the Mississippi State Fair was taking place and boasting quite the entertainment lineup. Amid other state fair staples like the smell of barnyard critters, questionable thrill rides and fried… well fried everything, was the next stop on 3 Doors Down’s “Time of My Life Tour.”
Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi State Coliseum
3 Doors Down, Theory of a Deadman, Pop Evil
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Conquering Cali & the Epicenter Festival- Part II
September 24, 2011
Irvine, California
Epicenter Festival, Part II: Redlight King, Asking Alexandria, P.O.D.
(Be sure to check out Part I of this review for Drive A, Crossfade and Middle Class Rut)
Continuing on with my experience at the 2011 Epicenter Festival…
The fourth band on the Monster Energy Drink stage brought about much more than just the halfway point. Redlight King, the only Canadian band on the bill, was one of the bands I most anticipated. Prior to the concert, I’d only heard two of their songs. “Old Man” is a slower paced tune that samples Neil Young’s classic of the same name. It’s become a staple on alt rock stations around the country. On the flip side, “Bullet in my Hand” showcases a heavier beat and gritty chorus, landing the single solidly on modern rock channels. So I was curious where the band would end up during their live performance. Alternative? Hard rock? Or somewhere neatly in between?
Irvine, California
Epicenter Festival, Part II: Redlight King, Asking Alexandria, P.O.D.
(Be sure to check out Part I of this review for Drive A, Crossfade and Middle Class Rut)
Continuing on with my experience at the 2011 Epicenter Festival…
The fourth band on the Monster Energy Drink stage brought about much more than just the halfway point. Redlight King, the only Canadian band on the bill, was one of the bands I most anticipated. Prior to the concert, I’d only heard two of their songs. “Old Man” is a slower paced tune that samples Neil Young’s classic of the same name. It’s become a staple on alt rock stations around the country. On the flip side, “Bullet in my Hand” showcases a heavier beat and gritty chorus, landing the single solidly on modern rock channels. So I was curious where the band would end up during their live performance. Alternative? Hard rock? Or somewhere neatly in between?
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Growing Old and Rocking Out to Candlebox
September 30, 2011
New Daisy Theater
Memphis, Tennessee
Candlebox with Cowboy Mouth
Kevin Martin smiles onstage. A lot. Maybe he took his happy pills. Maybe he believes everything’s alright. But one thing’s for sure. You couldn’t douse that Colgate spokesperson smile with 10,000 horses.
Alright, alright. That’s enough corniness for one blog (maybe.) But I can’t help it. This is what Candlebox does to me. Listening to their music evokes a carefree feeling, taking me back to when the worst of my worries was turning in my US Government paper on time and finding a ride home from high school in a car deemed “socially acceptable” (a rarity indeed.) One of the first times I ever saw the Candlebox live was during high school (sometime around 1997) as the headliner on the final night of the MidSouth Fair.
New Daisy Theater
Memphis, Tennessee
Candlebox with Cowboy Mouth
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| Kevin Martin fronts Candlebox at the New Daisy Theater in Memphis, TN. |
Kevin Martin smiles onstage. A lot. Maybe he took his happy pills. Maybe he believes everything’s alright. But one thing’s for sure. You couldn’t douse that Colgate spokesperson smile with 10,000 horses.
Alright, alright. That’s enough corniness for one blog (maybe.) But I can’t help it. This is what Candlebox does to me. Listening to their music evokes a carefree feeling, taking me back to when the worst of my worries was turning in my US Government paper on time and finding a ride home from high school in a car deemed “socially acceptable” (a rarity indeed.) One of the first times I ever saw the Candlebox live was during high school (sometime around 1997) as the headliner on the final night of the MidSouth Fair.
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