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Getting to catch the wonderful Raymond Watts of PIG is always a blast. He puts on an incredible show, with incredible music, and is one of the most energetic performers I’ve had the pleasure of seeing live with pure, rock star energy. He’s also a hilarious, genuinely nice guy off stage too! Until next time, Raymond!
~ Kev
Getting to see Griff open for such a massive tour was an incredible experience. I was able to catch the Orlando date, while Felicia from our office went to the Tampa show the day after. Both were absolutely incredible productions, and I hope the popularity of Sabrina leads to even more fans and success for Griff in the years to come!
~ Kev
I’m not used to seeing the photosensitivity warning signs before shows, but I now know it’s a great omen for those of us that can tolerate it. I heard that Chase Atlantic’s production would be next level on this tour, so I should have expected it would be this good. I’d love to talk more about the music, but the die-hard, screaming fans made it difficult to hear, but I think that only further elevated the experience. These guys have definitely found their audience and damn do they love them!
~ Kev
I was graced by a double-feature here in our hometown of Orlando; You Me At Six on their last US tour, and Enter Shikari tearing up central Florida for the second time this year. You Me At Six definitely has an ubeat energy, but their final US, and Florida date specifically, made the entire set more emotional than you average rock show.
What can I possibly say about Enter Shikari that hasn’t already been said. They had breakdowns, they tested the limits of the venues sound system with electronic music, and Rou Reynolds played the trumpet. Carry on boys.
~ Kev
Another double feature, this time with Bad Nerves opening for Nothing But Thieves at House of Blues!
I always appreciate having rowdier, heavier punk and metal bands opening for larger artists, and Bad Nerves definitely delivered that punk energy to some fans that may not have otherwise realized they liked it.
This isn’t Nothing But Thieves’ first time around and the block, and it surely won’t be their last.
~ Kev
Zheani put on an amazing performance and had great stage presence. The two backup dancers were also really cool to watch. I loved the unique outfits and style of makeup that the performers used, as well as the graphics during the show!
~ Kaylie
Although they weren’t on the same ticket, I was able to catch an unorthodox double-feature in Alpha Wolf and Sepultura playing the same venue in St. Pete, on back to back nights.
Alpha Wolf was first on October 1st, and it’s always a pleasure watching them tear it up. They were definitely the heaviest band on the bill, but I and many others, were definitely there for it.
Sepultura was the next night and proved why they are a staple in the genre and still tearing it up 40 years later. Some of the sound issues we experienced with the venue the previous night were absolutely gone with the experienced crew and tight ship these guys run. Absolute legends.
~ Kev
Catching Finger Eleven on the Summer of ’99 tour was everything we expected and more. Opening for Three Doors Down and Creed, our friends from the North, Finger Eleven, brought an energy matching their bona fide American closers.
Getting to finally connect with Sean after months of prep was also a pleasure, the guys were incredible off-stage as well.
~ Kev
After a little road trip up to Atlanta, catching Lamp’s three-day run with Mitski at the Fox Theatre was such a pleasure! Lamp is an incredibly groovy band, unlike any other.
Getting to finally connect with the internationally acclaimed Paul, was unforgettable as well. I hope we’ll get Lamp, and more acts like them, back home in Florida very soon!
~ Kev
Crawlers opening for Jane’s Addiciton before Jane’s very public breakup! I’m grateful to have caught one of the shows before the tour ended abruptly!
~ Kev
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