Ted Nugent / Hillbilly Vegas

Hillbilly Vegas smooth the way for Ted Nugent to say ‘Adios Mofos’

Hillbilly Vegas – Kodak Center, Rochester, NY

Oklahoma southern rock band, Hillbilly Vegas have the honor of being direct support on Ted Nugent’s Adios Mofo’s Farewell tour. We had the honor of catching the show at the Kodak Center in Rochester, NY.

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Great White

Great White – Batavia, NY

Mark Kendall & Great White – Rockin the Downs, Batavia, NY

Great White stepped up and filled in at the last minute when Skid Row had to cancel their scheduled performance at the Rockin’ the Downs summer concert series in Batavia, NY last Thursday. It was a tight squeeze but the band made it work, to keep the crowd that was looking forward to a night out happy.

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Pardi Gras

Bret Michaels’ Parti-Gras debuts in Clarkson, MI

Bret Michaels – Pine Knob, Clarkson, MI

Bret Michaels debuted his Parti-Gras at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkson, MI last Thursday, and we were there. Joining the Bret Michaels Band on this short summer tour is Jefferson Starship, Night Ranger and special guests, Steve Augeri and Mark McGrath.

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Tom Keifer Band

Live ‘n’ Loud Extravaganza in Big Flats, NY

Tom Keifer Band – Tag’s Summer Stage, Big Flats, NY

Tag’s Summer Stage in Big Flats, New York was home to Tom Keifer’s Live ‘n’ Loud Extravaganza last Saturday. This show was more of a one off show with Stephen Pearcy {billed as the voice of Ratt} and Vixen. The regular tour featured Winger and John Corabi as support.

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Mike Tramp

Mike Tramp Songs of White Lion tour – Williamsville, NY

Mike Tramp – Samuel’s Grande Manor, Williamsville, NY

Mike Tramp reworked and revisited some of the most loved songs of White Lion, on the aptly named album Songs of White Lion. He and guitarist Marcus Nand then took to the road to perform them live. The 16 date tour was the precursor to a longer stretch slated for the fall with a full band in tow. We were happily in attendance on the second to last night of this run.

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Ugly Kid Joe

Ugly Kid Joe Rad Wings of Destiny tour – Cleveland, Ohio

Ugly Kid Joe – Agora Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio

Nearly impossible to believe it has been 27 years since Ugly Kid Joe toured the USA. With that being said we knew there was zero way we were going to miss the chance to catch the show. The closest date to us was in Cleveland, Ohio at the lovely Agora Theatre. Supporting UKJ was Fozzy {on select dates} and Pistols At Dawn.

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Kreator / Seplutura

Kreator, Sepultura, Death Angel & Spirit World

Klash of the Titans tour – Rapids Theater, Niagara Falls, NY

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than at the Klash of the Titans. The tour features co headliners Kreator and Sepultura with support from thrash royalty, Death Angel. Joining the already impressive line up is up and comers, Spirit World.

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Ministry / Gary Numan / Frontline Assembly

Ministry, Gary Numan and Frontline Assembly – The Agora, Cleveland, Ohio

Ministry – Agora Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio

Industrial heavy hitters, Ministry, joined by punk-rock turned synth-rock godfather, Gary Numan and electro-industrial band Front Line Assembly took over Cleveland’s Agora Theatre.

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