Hot Milk – Sad Summer Fest

Extremely grateful to catch Hot Milk on the Sad Summer Fest out in Clearwater.

Hoping to see them again very soon!

~ Kev

Stand Atlantic – Summer School Tour

Me and Felicia had the chance to catch Stand Atlantic on their Summer School tour! With half a dozen incredible bands and a rotating lineup, the entire show was killer act after killer act.

After the set, we were able to catch up with the band and chat a little after picking up a signed copy of one of their records. We look forward to their next trip back!

~ Kev

Thornhill

Not only got to catch Thornhill in Tampa, but was also able to meet the legendary Ben! Gotta love my fellow drummers with business-sense!

~ Kev

Loverboy – Canceled

Went down to Tampa to celebrate Loverboy coming down to Florida, only for Florida to cancel the show with lightning! I did get to grab some merch while there and to try Sammy Hagar’s beer (the other touring act), which almost made the trip worth it! Until next time, Loverboy!

~ Kev

Pale Waves

Last night was a triple threat, with all three bands being female-fronted and carrying a great energy the whole show. Right between Bruses and PVRIS, Pale Waves brought the energy of a full band, with a clean, catchy sound right in the pocket that every band eventually strives for.

– Kev

Groovin Alps

Frank posing with Groovin Alps after watching their show at EPCOT! How they get through the Florida heat and still put on such wonderful shows all day is beyond us!

~ Kev

IDLES

Without a doubt, one of the best bands touring right now, and they put on an absolutely incredible show. I don’t have as much knowledge and experience with lighting, but even I could tell this was some of the best lighting design and production I’ve seen from a band, especially at House of Blues.

~ Kev

Black Tiger Sex Machine – Forbidden Kingdom

Nobody puts on a show like Black Tiger Sex Machine. My first introduction to live, electronic music production and all it’s capable of pre-pandemic, and still one of my absolute favorites to experience today.

~ Kev

Trophy Eyes

After a turbulent start to the tour, Trophy Eyes brought a safe but energetic energy to the Orlando show. Although it hit some speed bumps like a fire alarm going off and someone having to be removed from the stage (but not from the show), they took everything in stride and made it a great time. Hope to them back in FL very soon!

~ Kev

Greywind

Irish Emo/Pop Punk duo, Greywind, were as much fun offstage as they were to watch on it. With great vocals, great energy, and great music you really can’t go wrong, and seeing them in an intimate venue like Will’s Pub just made the entire experience so much better. Steph and Paul O’Sullivan are two siblings that found making music together through founding Greywind, and I’m grateful they did.

Although the AC was broken, and temps reached almost the 90s inside the venue, the bands played on, and Greywind’s energy never faltered. Getting to chat with Steph after their set just confirmed that they are some of the nicest folks and deserving of the success they’ve been achieving. Once again, grateful to the headliner 408, and Will’s Pub for enabling a sold-out show like this.

– Kev