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PUP @ The Beacham

September 20, 2019 by CWA Management Team

The most exciting punk band I’ve had the pleasure of seeing live.

These may seem like your ordinary, friendly, Letterkenny-loving Canadian lads, but the guys in PUP don’t hold back their punk rock ways. Combining modern elements of emotional acuity along with classic punk, nihilistic philosophies they are a thoroughly good time in the car or live on stage. They’re touring the globe (again) so don’t miss them tearing up your local venue.

Definitely looking forward to my screech-in.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

Filed Under: 2019, CWAs Tagged With: The Beacham

Ten Years After @ The Capitol Theatre

August 17, 2019 by CWA Management Team

Ten Years After is the kind of band that your parents think of when they tell you “Music isn’t as good as it used to be.”

Taking the best parts of blues, rock and roll, and jazz, they create a timeless sound that makes you want to listen and sing along because it’s just that good.

A particularly big thank you to Ric Lee, a fellow stick-man, for not only being the incredible drummer for Ten Years After but also a great guy.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

Filed Under: 2019, CWAs Tagged With: The Capitol Theatre

Amon Amarth in Tampa

May 11, 2019 by CWA Management Team

I’ve been working on Amon Amarth’s CWA applications since 2016 and jumped at the chance of meeting them in Tampa. The show was amazing! – Delia

Filed Under: 2019, CWAs

Honne @ The Plaza Live

May 8, 2019 by CWA Management Team

I’ve seen many shows at the Plaza Live in Orlando, most of which usually end with being herded against extremely sweaty, exhausted, fans that you’d probably rather not breathe on you. Described as a synth-pop and contemporary R&B duo, Honne makes incredibly full-bodied music that is extremely pleasant to listen to.

That said, I did not see how this excellent studying/late night car ride soundtrack was going to mix with something like a live performance. I’m pleased to say Honne’s live performance was probably the most enjoyable, intimate show I’ve ever seen live. The show had an overarching theme of having fun that felt less self-destructive as many other artists and more self-fulfilling and introspective. This culture came to a head when the guys actually got every individual (and I do mean every single one) in the audience to form lines of hugs and friendly embraces. It was definitely the first time I was genuinely happy to be connected, shoulder to shoulder, with all those sweaty, exhausted fans and I would gladly see them again.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

Filed Under: 2019, CWAs Tagged With: The Plaza Live

One Night of Queen @ Sunrise Theatre

April 27, 2019 by CWA Management Team

If you’re like me and never saw Queen live because you weren’t alive yet, there is no question that this is the next best thing. I hesitate to even call One Night of Queen a “show” because it was so much more than that. The experience was exactly that: an experience. It’s impossible not to be swept away by the live renditions of some of the greatest music ever written, not because they are identical to how they were recorded, but because the experience feels as if it is an actual Queen concert; With improvisation and nuance, audience interaction, and a few musical/stylistic choices that feel as if Queen was actually performing in front of you. The Sunrise Theatre itself was beautiful and has hosted One Night of Queen every year for over a decade so I would implore anyone that loves Queen to not miss this experience when it returns.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

Filed Under: 2019, CWAs

With Confidence @ The Abbey

March 16, 2019 by CWA Management Team

This trio from Australia proved that pop punk isn’t dead, it’s just moved down under. How they managed to maintain that energy and emotion across the world is beyond me, but they did. Passing through middle and high school when My Chemical Romance and Mayday Parade were shaking the youth, I felt like I was back in 2007, and I loved it.

~ Kevin Schoeppler

Filed Under: 2019, CWAs Tagged With: The Abbey

Loverboy at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

August 26, 2018 by Frank Page

America’s oldest city on a very warm evening. This was our first trip to the St. Augustine Amphitheater – awesome facility. The opening act was Tommy Tutone. After the show, Jackie and I had a chance to talk with Tommy Heath – what a great guy. I was not aware that “867-5309” is one of the highest used computer passwords in the world. Tommy received a full standing ovation at the end of his show.
he Greg Kihn Band followed. First time we had seen him perform. Greg kept the crowd in a frenzy before our client hit the stage. Greg’s voice is the same as it was in the 80s – super! You knew it was him singing.

This might have been the first concert for the couple sitting behind us. The couple felt everyone should have been sitting communicating with each other via cell phone. They were a bit vocal about it during Tommy and Greg. When Loverboy hit the stage, they had no choice but to stand for the entire site.

As I type this, I am “Working for the Weekend.”

Filed Under: 2018, CWAs

Psycho Las Vegas

August 20, 2018 by CWA Management Team

Delia and Cecile traveled to Las Vegas, NV to visit our clients at the Psycho Las Vegas Festival. We had a lot of fun meeting with our clients and watching them perform!

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