Jelly Roll November 22, 2024 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena Review by Joseph Hett Jelly Roll Is Inspirational In Columbia Jelly Roll brought the Beautifully Broken Tour to the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC on Friday night. The rapid-rising…
Concert Reviews
Weezer Is Otherworldly In Greenville
by MRM • September 23, 2024
Weezer September 18, 2024 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena Review by Joseph Hett Weezer Is Otherworldly In Greenville Weezer brought The Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour to Greenville, SC on Wednesday night at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.…
Steel Panther Melts Faces In Augusta
by MRM • September 20, 2024
Steel Panther September 13, 2024 Augusta, GA Miller Theater Review by Joseph Hett Steel Panther Melts Faces In Augusta The legendary comedic glam metal band Steel Panther stopped in Augusta at the Miller Theater on Friday night. Spandex and big…
The Sedonas Are Remarkable In Columbia
by MRM • June 22, 2024
The Sedonas June 14, 2024 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Review/Photos by Joseph Hett The Sedonas Are Remarkable In Columbia The Sedonas made a stop in Columbia, SC at the Township Auditorium on Friday might. The rock and Americana band out…
Greta Van Fleet Puts On One Mother Of A Show In North Charleston
by MRM • May 14, 2024
Greta Van Fleet May 12, 2024 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Coliseum Review by Joseph Hett Greta Van Fleet Puts On One Mother Of A Show In North Charleston Greta Van Fleet stopped in North Charleston, SC at the North…
A Flock Of Seagulls Are Out Of This World In Irmo
by MRM • May 5, 2024
A Flock of Seagulls May 3, 2024 Irmo, SC Harbison Theatre Review/Photos by Joseph Hett A Flock Of Seagulls Are Out Of This World In Irmo The legendary new wave band A Flock of Seagulls stopped in Irmo, SC at…
Rodrigo y Gabriela Are Magnificent In Charleston
by MRM • April 25, 2024
Rodrigo y Gabriela April 23, 2024 Charleston, SC Charleston Music Hall Review/Photos by Joseph Hett Rodrigo y Gabriela Are Magnificent In Charleston The legendary Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela made their highly anticipated stop on Tuesday night at the…
Heart Impresses In Royal Flush Tour Kick-Off In Greenville
by MRM • April 22, 2024
Heart April 20, 2024 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena Review by Joseph Hett / Photos by Criss Cain Heart Impresses In Royal Flush Tour Kick-Off In Greenville Heart launched their Royal Flush Tour 2024 on Saturday night in Greenville,…
Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & Ricky Martin Are Festive In Charlotte
by MRM • March 5, 2024
Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Ricky Martin: The Trilogy Tour March 2, 2024 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center Review by Joseph Hett Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & Ricky Martin Are Festive In Charlotte The Trilogy Tour featuring Ricky Martin, Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias made…
Michael Sweet (Stryper) Is Solo And Acoustic In Abbeville
by MRM • November 20, 2023
Michael Sweet November 18, 2023 Abbeville, SC Abbeville Opera House Review by Joseph Hett Michael Sweet (Stryper) Is Solo And Acoustic In Abbeville Michael Sweet’s solo acoustic tour stopped in Abbeville, SC at the Abbeville Opera House on Saturday evening.…
Greenville Welcomes NEEDTOBREATHE Home
by MRM • October 15, 2023
NEEDTOBREATHE October 14, 2023 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena Review by Joseph Hett Greenville Welcomes NEEDTOBREATHE Home NEEDTOBREATHE brought the “CAVES World Tour” to their hometown on Saturday night at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. It’s…
Moon Taxi Is Stellar In Augusta
by MRM • August 14, 2023
Moon Taxi August 12, 2023 Augusta, GA Imperial Theatre Review by Joseph Hett Moon Taxi Is Stellar In Augusta Moon Taxi brought their “Set Yourself Free” Tour to Augusta, GA at the historic Imperial Theatre on Saturday night. Fans of…
Big Time Rush Is Captivating in Charleston
by MRM • August 4, 2023
Big Time Rush July 29, 2023 Charleston, SC Credit One Stadium Review by Joseph Hett Big Time Rush Is Captivating in Charleston Big Time Rush’s opening lines to “Invisible” accurately described what concertgoers felt before the show on Saturday night:…
Air Supply Is Awesome In Evans
by MRM • July 12, 2023
Air Supply July 8, 2023 Evans, GA Columbia County Performing Arts Center Review by Joseph Hett Air Supply Is Awesome In Evans Air Supply brought The Lost in Love Experience Tour to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans,…
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters Rock Newberry
by MRM • June 17, 2023
The Boxmasters June 16, 2023 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Review by Joseph Hett Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters Rock Newberry The Boxmasters stopped in Newberry, SC at the Newberry Opera House on Friday night. They were touring in…
Styx Lights Up Columbia
by MRM • April 26, 2023
Styx April 21, 2023 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Review by Joseph Hett Styx Lights Up Columbia There’s nothing like a rock show on a Friday night. Letting loose after a long week with timeless music. And that’s exactly what happened…
Carter Faith (with Little Big Town) Made Many Friends In Columbia
by MRM • April 22, 2023
Carter Faith April 22, 2023 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Review by Joseph Hett Carter Faith Made Many Friends In Columbia Rising country star Carter Faith stopped in Columbia, SC on Saturday night at the Township Auditorium. Faith is supporting Little…
The Verve Pipe Are Heroes In Newberry
by MRM • April 19, 2023
The Verve Pipe April 14, 2023 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Review by Joseph Hett The Verve Pipe Are Heroes In Newberry The Verve Pipe brought a fun-filled show to the Newberry Opera House in Newberry, SC on Friday night.…
Greta Van Fleet Is As Good As Gold In Greenville
by MRM • March 17, 2023
Greta Van Fleet March 12, 2023 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena Review by Joseph Hett Greta Van Fleet Is As Good As Gold In Greenville Greta Van Fleet finally brought their “Dreams in Gold” Tour to Greenville, SC at…
HARDY Sells Out In Augusta
by MRM • March 6, 2023
HARDY March 4, 2023 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium Review by Joseph Hett HARDY Sells Out In Augusta HARDY brought his much-anticipated “the mockingbird & THE CROW Tour” to Augusta, GA on Saturday night. When this show was originally announced late…
Tower Of Power Came To Play In Charlotte
by MRM • February 27, 2023
Tower of Power February 26, 2023 Charlotte, NC Knight Theatre Review by Joseph Hett Tower Of Power Came To Play In Charlotte Tower of Power stopped in Charlotte, NC at the Knight Theatre on Sunday evening. The iconic soul-funk band…
The Kentucky Headhunters Brought A Party To Newberry
by MRM • September 16, 2022
The Kentucky Headhunters September 15, 2022 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Review by Joseph Hett The Kentucky Headhunters Brought A Party To Newberry The Kentucky Headhunters brought their rocking country to the historic Newberry Opera House in Newberry, SC on…
The Stars Aligned In Charleston For OneRepublic
by MRM • September 12, 2022
OneRepublic September 11, 2022 Charleston, SC Credit One Stadium Review by Joseph Hett The Stars Aligned In Charleston For OneRepublic OneRepublic brought their “Never Ending Summer Tour” to Charleston, SC on Sunday night at the Credit One Stadium. On this…
Old Crow Medicine Show Mesmerizes Columbia
by MRM • September 11, 2022
Old Crow Medicine Show September 10, 2022 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Review by Joseph Hett Old Crow Medicine Show Mesmerizes Columbia Old Crow Medicine Show brought their unique brand of music to the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC on Saturday…
Tears For Fears Made The Heat Bearable In Charlotte
by MRM • June 17, 2022
Tears For Fears June 13, 2022 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Review by Joseph Hett Tears For Fears Made The Heat Bearable In Charlotte Tears For Fears’ opening song of the night contained the lyrics to best sum up the…
Sheena Easton Is Fantastic In Newberry
by MRM • May 16, 2022
Sheena Easton May 15, 2022 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Review by Joseph Hett Sheena Easton Is Fantastic In Newberry Sheena Easton finally performed in Newberry, SC at the Newberry Opera House on Sunday afternoon. Easton and Tiffany were originally…
Charlotte Is Packed To The Gills For Jimmy Buffett
by MRM • May 1, 2022
Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band April 30, 2022 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Review by Joseph Hett Charlotte Is Packed To The Gills For Jimmy Buffett You know Jimmy Buffett is in town when a concert venue’s allowed…
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Are Adventurous In Augusta
by MRM • March 28, 2022
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers March 27, 2022 Augusta, GA Miller Theater Review by Joseph Hett Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Are Adventurous In Augusta Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers graced the stage at the Miller Theater in Augusta on…
Jefferson Starship Brings The Sun To Augusta
by MRM • December 16, 2021
Jefferson Starship December 12, 2021 Augusta, GA Miller Theater Review by Joseph Hett Jefferson Starship Brings The Sun To Augusta As storms were passing through Augusta on Saturday night, fans made their way to the Miller Theater for a night…
Chicago Is Well Worth The Wait In Augusta
by MRM • December 8, 2021
Chicago December 7, 2021 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium Review by Joseph Hett Chicago Is Well Worth The Wait In Augusta After being rescheduled twice due to the pandemic, the much anticipated Chicago show finally happened on Tuesday night in Augusta,…
The Rolling Stones Satisfy Charlotte
by MRM • October 2, 2021
The Rolling Stones September 30, 2021 Charlotte, NC Bank of America Stadium Review by Joseph Hett The Rolling Stones Satisfy Charlotte When the biggest band in the world happens to come to your city…you just know it will be a…
Ghost Hounds Kickoff Tour In Charlotte
by MRM • October 1, 2021
Ghost Hounds September 30, 2021 Charlotte, NC Bank of America Stadium Review by Joseph Hett Ghost Hounds Kickoff Tour In Charlotte The Ghost Hounds kicked off their tour at the Bank of America Stadium (home of the Carolina Panthers) in…
Judas Priest Celebrates Heavy Metal In Charlotte
by MRM • September 16, 2021
Judas Priest September 13, 2021 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Review by Joseph Hett Judas Priest Celebrates Heavy Metal In Charlotte Judas Priest made a stop in Charlotte, NC at the PNC Music Pavilion on Monday evening. This was their…
The Spongetones – 40 years later, the Beat (Music) goes on…
by MRM • August 18, 2021
The Spongetones August 14, 2021 Charlotte, NC McGlohon Theater Review by Bob Kern; photos/videos Greg Perry The Spongetones – 40 years later, the Beat (Music) goes on… Like so many bands that have enjoyed enduring success, the occasion to mark…
Allman Betts Band Help Columbia Celebrate the Return of Live Music!
by MRM • November 26, 2020
Allman Betts Band November 21, 2020 Columbia, SC Columbia Speedway Review and Photos by Greg Perry Allman Betts Band Help Columbia Celebrate the Return of Live Music! Big time live music returned to Columbia, S.C. this week as the new…
REO Speedwagon Soldiers On In Columbia
by MRM • March 2, 2020
REO Speedwagon February 29, 2020 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Review by Joseph Hett REO Speedwagon Soldiers On In Columbia REO Speedwagon came to Columbia on Saturday night to play a full set for the fans packed into the Township Auditorium.…
Photo Review: Wallows Keeps The Fans Not ‘Bored’ In Baltimore
by MRM • February 27, 2020
Wallows February 25, 2020 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live! Photos by Sydney Kieng Photo Review: Wallows Keeps The Fans Not ‘Bored’ In Baltimore
Don Felder Brings Plenty Of Love To Newberry
by MRM • February 15, 2020
Don Felder February 14, 2020 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Review by Joseph Hett / Photos by Greg Perry Don Felder Brings Plenty Of Love To Newberry Any time a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame comes…
The Fab Four Get Back to Atlanta
by MRM • February 10, 2020
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute February 7, 2020 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall Review and Photos by Robert Kern The Fab Four Get Back to Atlanta Atlantans were treated to full-tilt Beatlemania Friday night as the Fab Four returned…
Mother’s Finest Makes Triumphant Return to Columbia
by MRM • February 3, 2020
Mother’s Finest January 30, 2020 Columbia, SC The Senate Review and Photos by Greg Perry Mother’s Finest Makes Triumphant Return to Columbia The masters of funk rock delighted the music fans of Columbia, S.C. as they returned once again to…
Totally 80’s Live featuring Martha Davis & The Motels visits Atlanta
by MRM • January 26, 2020
SiriusXM Totally 80’s Live Tour January 24, 2020 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theater Review and Photos by Greg Perry Totally 80’s Live featuring Martha Davis & The Motels visits Atlanta On a rainy and cool Friday in Atlanta, the “SiriusXM Totally…
The Heartbeat is strong with Heart By Heart in Newberry
by MRM • January 13, 2020
Heart By Heart January 11, 2020 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Review and Photos by Greg Perry The Heartbeat is strong with Heart By Heart in Newberry The audience who attended the Heart By Heart show Saturday night in Newberry,…
The Marcus King Band Is Phenomenal In Augusta
by MRM • December 31, 2019
The Marcus King Band December 29, 2019 Augusta, GA Miller Theater Review by Joseph Hett The Marcus King Band Is Phenomenal In Augusta The Marcus King Band stopped in Augusta, Georgia at the Miller Theater on Sunday night during their…
Dennis DeYoung Takes Charlotte on a Magical Voyage
by MRM • November 8, 2019
Dennis DeYoung November 1, 2019 Charlotte, NC Knight Theater Review and Photos by Greg Perry Dennis DeYoung Takes Charlotte on a Magical Voyage Dennis DeYoung and his very capable band sailed into Charlotte’s Knight Theater on Friday night and left…
Slayer Annihilates Asheville
by MRM • November 5, 2019
Slayer November 2, 2019 Asheville, NC ExploreAsheville.com Arena Review by Joseph Hett Slayer Annihilates Asheville The last leg of Slayer’s farewell tour kicked off in Asheville, NC at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena on Saturday night. When “The Final Campaign” was announced…
Frankie And The Witch Fingers Are Legendary In Augusta
by MRM • October 18, 2019
Frankie and the Witch Fingers October 15, 2019 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena Review by Joseph Hett / Photos by Greg Perry Frankie And The Witch Fingers Are Legendary In Augusta Frankie and the Witch Fingers came to Augusta, Georgia…
Styx Is Spectacular In Columbia
by MRM • October 9, 2019
Styx October 7, 2019 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Review by Joseph Hett / Photos by Greg Perry Styx Is Spectacular In Columbia Styx made their triumphant return to Columbia, SC at the historic Township Auditorium on Sunday night. It was…
Blue Oyster Cult Destroys Newberry
by MRM • October 7, 2019
Blue Oyster Cult October 4, 2019 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Review and Photos by Greg Perry Blue Oyster Cult Destroys Newberry The 1970’s iconic hard rock band Blue Oyster Cult rumbled through Newberry on a Friday night leaving all…
Adam Ant Definitely a “Friend” on Atlanta “Friend or Foe” tour stop
by MRM • October 4, 2019
Adam Ant September 27, 2019 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall Review and photos by Robert Kern Adam Ant Definitely a “Friend” on Atlanta “Friend or Foe” tour stop From the opening strains of “Friend or Foe” to the last note…
Squeeze takes capacity Tabernacle-Atlanta crowd to 80’s rock church
by MRM • September 30, 2019
Squeeze September 22, 2019 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle Review and photos by Robert Kern Squeeze takes capacity Tabernacle-Atlanta crowd to 80’s rock church Squeeze rolled into Atlanta, GA with their 2019 “Difford and Tilbrook Songbook” tour Sunday night, preaching the…
With The Who’s Moving On! Tour, the kids are alright in Atlanta
by MRM • September 21, 2019
The Who September 18, 2019 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena Review and photos by Robert Kern With The Who’s Moving On! Tour, the kids are alright in Atlanta It almost seems like sport for current rock music critics to complain…
Peter Frampton Says “Farewell” to Charlotte
by MRM • September 3, 2019
Peter Frampton August 30, 2019 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Review and Photos by Greg Perry Peter Frampton Says “Farewell” to Charlotte Peter Frampton said his goodbyes and farewells to the good folks of Charlotte, N.C. with a fantastic and…
Heart: With Ann and Nancy Wilson, Love is Definitely Alive in Alpharetta
by MRM • August 26, 2019
Heart – Love Alive Tour August 19, 2019 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Review and Photos by Robert Kern With Ann and Nancy Wilson, Love is Definitely Alive in Alpharetta The Wilson sisters are back. The acrimonious family drama that…
Ted Nugent Brings The Spirit To Simpsonville
by MRM • August 19, 2019
Ted Nugent August 17, 2019 Simpsonville, SC CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park Review by Joseph Hett Ted Nugent Brings The Spirit To Simpsonville Blood brothers and sisters packed the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park in Simpsonville, SC (just outside of…
No Need to Guess Who – Burton Cummings wows at the Arcada Theatre
by MRM • August 9, 2019
Burton Cummings August 3, 2019 St. Charles, IL Arcada Theatre Review and Photos by Robert Kern No Need to Guess Who – Burton Cummings wows at the Arcada Theatre The Arcada Theatre is a unique music venue located in St.…
Tommy James and the Shondells showcase their legacy in Fayetteville, GA
by MRM • July 7, 2019
Tommy James and the Shondells June 29, 2019 Southern Ground Amphitheater Fayetteville, GA Review and Photos by Robert Kern Tommy James and the Shondells showcase their legacy in Fayetteville, GA 23 gold records. 9 platinum albums. Over 100 million records…
Wings Flies Again in The McCartney Years…
by MRM • May 15, 2019
The McCartney Years May 10, 2019 Townsend Center For the Performing Arts University of West Georgia / Carrollton, GA Review and Photos by Robert Kern Wings Flies Again in The McCartney Years… While so many tribute shows miss the mark,…
Review: Elton John wows Columbia, SC crowd on “Farewell …” tour stop
by MRM • March 22, 2019
Elton John March 13, 2019 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena Review and Photos by Robert Kern Elton John wows Columbia, SC crowd on “Farewell …” tour stop Sir Elton John took the stage at the Colonial Life Arena March 13th,…
The Fab Four Conquer Atlanta
by MRM • March 4, 2019
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute February 10, 2019 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall Review and Photos by Robert Kern The Fab Four Conquer Atlanta Beatlemania was on full display Sunday night as The Fab Four brought their “A-game” to…
Fastball Plays A Perfect Game In Newberry
by MRM • January 28, 2019
Fastball January 26, 2019 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Reviewed by Joseph Hett Fastball Plays A Perfect Game In Newberry Corny, but it is a contractual obligation to make baseball related puns when speaking about the band Fastball… Fastball made…
Stephen Stills And Judy Collins Continue Their Affair In Augusta
by MRM • November 13, 2018
Stephen Stills and Judy Collins November 11, 2018 Miller Theater Augusta, GA Review by Joseph Hett Stephen Stills And Judy Collins Continue Their Affair In Augusta Stephen Stills and Judy Collins stopped in Augusta, Georgia on a chilly Sunday night…
Jonny Lang Amazes Augusta
by MRM • October 22, 2018
Jonny Lang October 21, 2018 Miller Theater Augusta, GA Review by Joseph Hett Jonny Lang Amazes Augusta Jonny Lang made a stop at the historic Miller Theater on Sunday night in Augusta. The first chill of the season was in…
3 Doors Down And Collective Soul Stay On The Tracks In Simpsonville
by MRM • August 25, 2018
3 Doors Down and Collective Soul with Soul Asylum August 25, 2018 Heritage Park Amphitheatre Simpsonville, SC Review by Joseph Hett 3 Doors Down And Collective Soul Stay On The Tracks In Simpsonville The Rock & Roll Express Tour finally…
Rod Stewart And Cyndi Lauper Kick It Into High Gear In Charlotte
by MRM • July 30, 2018
Rod Stewart / Cyndi Lauper July 28, 2018 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center Reviewed by Joseph Hett Rod Stewart And Cyndi Lauper Kick It Into High Gear In Charlotte There is nothing more spectacular than attending a concert on a Saturday…
Foreigner, Whitesnake and Jason Bonham Shine In Simpsonville
by MRM • July 9, 2018
Foreigner/ Whitesnake /Jason Bonham July 8, 2018 Heritage Park Amphitheatre Simpsonville, SC Review by Joseph Hett Foreigner, Whitesnake and Jason Bonham Shine In Simpsonville The “Juke Box Heroes Tour” made a stop in Simpsonville, SC, just outside of Greenville, on…
Sturgill Simpson Saves The Day In Charlotte
by MRM • May 28, 2018
Sturgill Simpson May 26, 2018 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Reviewed by Joseph Hett Sturgill Simpson Saves The Day In Charlotte By the time the dust cleared, Sturgill Simpson was the last “outlaw” standing in Charlotte. His hour and fifteen…
The Eagles Soar In Charlotte
by MRM • April 13, 2018
The Eagles April 11, 2018 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center Reviewed by Joseph Hett The Eagles Soar In Charlotte The Eagles’ much anticipated tour made a stop in Charlotte on Wednesday night at the Spectrum Center. A lot has been said…
JD & The Straight Shot Fly High In Charlotte
by MRM • April 13, 2018
JD & The Straight Shot April 11, 2018 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center Reviewed by Joseph Hett JD & The Straight Shot Fly High In Charlotte JD & The Straight Shot came to the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday…
Styx, REO Speedwagon And Don Felder Are Grand In Greenville
by MRM • April 9, 2018
Styx/REO Speedwagon/ Don Felder April 7, 2018 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena Reviewed by Joseph Hett Styx, REO Speedwagon And Don Felder Are Grand In Greenville It was a rocking Saturday night at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in…
Dixie Dregs Return Home To Augusta
by MRM • March 4, 2018
Dixie Dregs March 2, 2018 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium Reviewed by Joseph Hett Dixie Dregs Return Home To Augusta The Dixie Dregs brought their unique sound to the Bell Auditorium on Friday night in Augusta. There has been a buzz…
Joe Bonamassa Is Must-See In Columbia
by MRM • December 7, 2017
Joe Bonamassa December 6, 2017 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Reviewed by Joseph Hett Joe Bonamassa Is Must-See In Columbia Whenever Joe Bonamassa comes to town it is described as the “guitar event of the year.” That is exactly what Bonamassa…
Sister Hazel Satisfies Newberry
by MRM • November 13, 2017
Sister Hazel November 10, 2017 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Reviewed by Joseph Hett Sister Hazel Satisfies Newberry Sister Hazel came to the historic Newberry Opera House in Newberry, SC on Friday night. The alternative band from Gainesville, Florida brought…
Kansas Carries On In Augusta
by MRM • October 27, 2017
Kansas October 25, 2017 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium Reviewed by Joseph Hett Kansas Carries On In Augusta Kansas brought their “Leftoverture 40th Anniversary” Tour to the Bell Auditorium on Wednesday evening. Kansas was anchored by two original members: drummer Phil…
Jeff Foxworthy and Larry The Cable Guy’s Backyard BBQ Entertains Charlotte
by MRM • September 18, 2017
Jeff and Larry’s Backyard BBQ September 15, 2017 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Reviewed by Joseph Hett Jeff and Larry’s Backyard BBQ Entertains Charlotte Jeff and Larry’s Backyard BBQ tour came to Charlotte, NC at the PNC Music Pavilion on…
Saliva Cranks It Up In Newberry
by MRM • August 27, 2017
Saliva August 25, 2017 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Reviewed/Photo by Joseph Hett Saliva Cranks It Up In Newberry Saliva made a surprising appearance at the Newberry Opera House on Friday night. Remember, this venue is known for old country/folk/bluegrass…
Hank Williams Jr. Has A Lot Of Friends In Augusta
by MRM • June 17, 2017
Hank Williams Jr. June 16, 2017 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena Reviewed by Joseph Hett Photos by Scott Gaines Hank Williams Jr. Has A Lot Of Friends In Augusta Hank Williams Jr. brought his rocking, outlaw country show to the…
Tedeschi Trucks Band Is Right At Home In Augusta
by MRM • June 14, 2017
Tedeschi Trucks Band June 13, 2017 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium Reviewed by Joseph Hett Tedeschi Trucks Band Is Right At Home In Augusta The Tedeschi Trucks Band made a stop in Augusta, GA on Tuesday night at the Bell Auditorium.…
Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrates Freedom In Charlotte
by MRM • May 29, 2017
Lynyrd Skynyrd May 28, 2017 Charlotte, NC Charlotte Motor Speedway Review by Joseph Hett Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrates Freedom In Charlotte Lynyrd Skynyrd came to the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday for a pre-race concert to get all of the fans…
Poison And Jackyl Give Charlotte A Good Time
by MRM • April 30, 2017
Poison and Jackyl April 29, 2017 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Reviewed by Joseph Hett Poison And Jackyl Give Charlotte A Good Time The summer concert season has officially started at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC with Poison…
Chicago And JD & The Straight Shot Are The Top Brass In Columbia
by MRM • March 20, 2017
Chicago and JD & The Straight Shot March 18, 2017 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Reviewed by Joseph Hett Chicago And JD & The Straight Shot Are The Top Brass In Columbia Chicago and JD & The Straight Shot came to…
Garth Brooks Continues To Roll In Greenville
by MRM • November 20, 2016
Garth Brooks w/ Trisha Yearwood November 19, 2016 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena Reviewed by Joseph Hett Garth Brooks Continues To Roll In Greenville When a Garth Brooks show rolls into town, you know you are in for a…
Stevie Nicks And The Pretenders Are The Gold Standard In Columbia
by MRM • November 14, 2016
Stevie Nicks & The Pretenders November 12, 2016 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena Reviewed by Joseph Hett Stevie Nicks And The Pretenders Are The Gold Standard In Columbia Stevie Nicks and The Pretenders came to Columbia, SC on Saturday night…
AC/DC Is Definitely Not A Bust In Greensboro
by MRM • August 28, 2016
AC/DC August 27, 2016 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Reviewed by Joseph Hett AC/DC Is Definitely Not A Bust In Greensboro AC/DC finally performed their long-anticipated show in Greensboro, NC at the Greensboro Coliseum Saturday night. This was the first stop…
Steely Dan And Steve Winwood Sizzle In Charlotte
by MRM • July 5, 2016
Steve Winwood & Steely Dan July 2, 2016 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Reviewed by Joseph Hett Steely Dan And Steve Winwood Sizzle In Charlotte It was a downright miserable evening in Charlotte, NC on Saturday at the PNC Music…
Alabama and Charlie Daniels DRAW(L) A Crowd In Augusta
by MRM • June 6, 2016
Alabama & Charlie Daniels Band June 3, 2016 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena Reviewed by Joseph Hett Alabama and Charlie Daniels DRAW(L) A Crowd In Augusta Alabama, the legendary country group, came to Augusta, GA at the James Brown Arena…
Jackson Browne Is Just What The Doctor Ordered In Columbia
by MRM • May 21, 2016
Jackson Browne May 29, 2016 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Reviewed by Joseph Hett Jackson Browne Is Just What The Doctor Ordered In Columbia The long-awaited Jackson Browne show at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC finally happened Sunday night. The…
Pearl Jam Keeps The Record Spinning In Greenville
by MRM • April 18, 2016
Pearl Jam April 16, 2016 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena Reviewed by Joseph Hett Pearl Jam Keeps The Record Spinning In Greenville Pearl Jam brought a very unique show to the sold-out Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday night…
Travis Tritt Twangs In Augusta
by MRM • March 21, 2016
Travis Tritt March 19, 2016 Augusta, GA Imperial Theatre Reviewed by Joseph Hett Travis Tritt Twangs In Augusta Travis Tritt brought an old school country feel to the historic Imperial Theatre in Augusta, GA on Saturday night in front of…
Sammy Hagar And The Circle Show There Are Many Ways To Rock In Augusta
by MRM • November 11, 2015
Sammy Hagar November 12, 2015 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium Reviewed by Joseph Hett Sammy Hagar And The Circle Show There Are Many Ways To Rock In Augusta Sammy Hagar and The Circle came to the Bell Auditorium on Thursday night…
38 Special Makes Halloween In North Augusta Extra Special
by MRM • November 2, 2015
38 Special October 31, 2015 North Augusta, SC Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Reviewed by Joseph Hett 38 Special Makes Halloween In North Augusta Extra Special 38 Special came to North Augusta, SC on Halloween night for the 31st annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee. This…
Van Halen Erupts In Charlotte
by MRM • September 14, 2015
Van Halen September 11, 2015 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Reviewed by Joseph Hett Van Halen Erupts In Charlotte The phenomenon known as Van Halen made a return to Charlotte on Friday night at the PNC Music Pavilion. They are…
Grand Funk Railroad Gives A Throwback Performance In Darlington
by MRM • September 9, 2015
Grand Funk Railroad September 6, 2015 Darlington, SC Darlington Raceway Review/Photos by Joseph Hett Grand Funk Railroad Gives A Throwback Performance In Darlington The Bongales’ Southern 500 had been marketed as a throwback event with an emphasis on the ‘70s.…
Motley Crue With Alice Cooper Go Out In Style In Charlotte
by MRM • August 31, 2015
Motley Crue & Alice Cooper August, 29 2015 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena Review by Joseph Hett Motley Crue With Alice Cooper Go Out In Style In Charlotte Motley Crue made a slow march towards the gallows on Saturday…
John Mellencamp Showcases His Authority In Augusta
by MRM • June 22, 2015
John Mellencamp June 20, 2015 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium Reviewed by Joseph Hett John Mellencamp Showcases His Authority In Augusta It was a hot and humid Saturday night in Augusta, GA at the Bell Auditorium when John Mellencamp and his…
Earth, Wind And Fire Bring All The Elements Of A Party To Columbia
by MRM • June 8, 2015
Earth, Wind and Fire June, 5 2015 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Review by Joseph Hett Earth, Wind And Fire Bring All The Elements Of A Party To Columbia Earth, Wind and Fire came to Columbia, SC on Friday night…
ZZ Top Rocks On A Day Of Racing In Charlotte
by MRM • May 25, 2015
ZZ Top May 24, 2015 Charlotte, NC Charlotte Motor Speedway Review by Joseph Hett ZZ Top Rocks On A Day Of Racing In Charlotte ZZ Top came to the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon to get the fans ready…
The Doobie Brothers and Don Felder Surge In Simpsonville
by MRM • May 4, 2015
Doobie Brothers & Don Felder May 1, 2015 Simpsonville, SC Charter Spectrum Amphitheatre Review/Photos by Joseph Hett The Doobie Brothers and Don Felder Surge In Simpsonville Classic rock and roll filled the air in Simpsonville, SC – just outside…
Alan Jackson Shows Where He’s From In Augusta
by MRM • March 30, 2015
Alan Jackson March 27, 2015 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena Reviewed by Joseph Hett Alan Jackson Shows Where He’s From In Augusta Alan Jackson returned to Augusta, GA at the James Brown Arena on Friday night. This would be his…
Jerry Seinfeld Amuses Augusta
by MRM • January 19, 2015
Jerry Seinfeld January 16, 2015 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium Reviewed by Joseph Hett Jerry Seinfeld Amuses Augusta Comedian Jerry Seinfeld made a rare stop in Augusta, GA at the Bell Auditorium on Friday night in front of a capacity crowd.…
Oates Owns The Opera House In Newberry
by MRM • October 11, 2014
John Oates October 10, 2014 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Concert Review by Joseph Hett Oates Owns The Opera House In Newberry John Oates made a stop in Newberry, SC at the Newberry Opera House on Friday night. Oates, who…
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tears The House Down In Charlotte
by MRM • September 13, 2014
Kenny Wayne Shepherd September 12, 2014 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Concert Review by Joseph Hett Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tears The House Down In Charlotte Kenny Wayne Shepherd brought an action-packed rocking blues show to the The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC…
Godsmack Brings Horsepower To The Uproar Festival in Simpsonville
by MRM • August 30, 2014
Uproar Festival August 29, 2014 Simpsonville, SC Charter Ampitheatre Concert Review by Joseph Hett Godsmack Brings Horsepower To The Uproar Festival in Simpsonville The Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival rolled into Simpsonville, SC on Friday headlined by Skillet, Seether and…
Steely Dan Jams In Columbia
by MRM • July 30, 2014
Steely Dan July 29, 2014 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Concert Review by Joseph Hett Steely Dan Jams In Columbia Steely Dan brought their “Jamalot Ever After” Tour to Columbia, SC at the Township Auditorium on Tuesday night. It was a…
Eddie Money Brought Paradise to Newberry
by MRM • December 22, 2013
Eddie Money December 20, 2013 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Concert Review by Joseph Hett Eddie Money Brought Paradise to Newberry Eddie Money brought his upbeat, blue collar rock and roll to Newberry, SC on Friday night at the Newberry…
The Charlie Daniels Band Got Down In Newberry
by MRM • December 5, 2013
The Charlie Daniels Band December 3, 2013 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Concert Review by Joseph Hett The Charlie Daniels Band Got Down In Newberry The Charlie Daniels Band brought their action-packed show to the Newberry Opera House in Newberry,…
Steely Dan Strives In North Charleston
by MRM • September 17, 2013
Steely Dan September 15, 2013 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center Concert Review by Joseph Hett Steely Dan Strives In North Charleston Steely Dan made their triumphant return to North Charleston (and to the state of SC) for…
Tony Lucca (with Maroon 5) Lights Up The Stage In Charlotte
by MRM • September 13, 2013
Tony Lucca September, 11 2013 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Concert Review by Joseph Hett Tony Lucca Lights Up The Stage In Charlotte Tony Lucca was in concert on Wednesday night at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte, NC. Lucca…
LEOGUN (with KISS) Roars In Simpsonville
by MRM • August 15, 2013
LEOGUN August 13, 2013 Simpsonville, SC Charter Amphitheatre Concert Review by Joseph Hett LEOGUN Roars In Simpsonville LEOGUN pounced into action on Tuesday night in Simpsonville, SC at the Charter Amphitheatre. They were opening for the “40th Anniversary Monster Tour”…
A Saturday Night Special With Bad Company & Lynyrd Skynyrd In Charlotte
by MRM • July 15, 2013
Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd July 13, 2013 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Concert Review by Joseph Hett A Saturday Night Special With Bad Company In Charlotte The Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd co-headline tour made a stop in Charlotte,…
Fleetwood Mac Links The Chain In Charlotte
by MRM • June 26, 2013
Fleetwood Mac June 24, 2013 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena Concert Review by Joseph Hett Fleetwood Mac Links The Chain In Charlotte Fleetwood Mac made a stop in Charlotte, NC on Monday night at the Time Warner Cable Arena.…
Crosby, Stills & Nash – Create Serene Night – In Charlotte
by MRM • May 23, 2013
Crosby. Stills & Nash May 19, 2013 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium Concert Review by Joseph Hett Crosby, Stills & Nash – Create Serene Night – In Charlotte David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash made a stop in Charlotte, NC…
Clapton Conquers Charlotte
by MRM • April 4, 2013
Eric Clapton April 2, 2013 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena Concert Review by Joseph Hett Clapton Conquers Charlotte Eric Clapton’s 50th Anniversary Tour made a stop at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday night. It…
Hall and Oates Energized North Charleston
by MRM • December 12, 2012
Daryl Hall and John Oates December 12, 2012 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center Concert Review by Joseph Hett Hall and Oates Energized North Charleston Daryl Hall and John Oates made their way to North Charleston, SC on…
Chicago and the Doobie Brothers Rock Raleigh
by MRM • August 5, 2012
Chicago and Doobie Brothers August, 5 2012 Raleigh, NC TWC Music Pavilion Concert Review by Joseph Hett Chicago and the Doobie Brothers Rock Raleigh The Chicago and Doobie Brothers’ co-headline tour made a stop in Raleigh, NC on Sunday evening…
Lindsey Buckingham Continues His Own Way In Spartanburg
by MRM • July 29, 2012
Lindsey Buckingham July, 29 2012 Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Concert Review by Joseph Hett Buckingham Continues His Own Way In Spartanburg Lindsey Buckingham made a stop in Spartanburg, SC at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on Sunday night as part…
Styx/REO/Nugent Review: The Midwest Express Rolls into the Southeast (Charlotte)
by MRM • May 17, 2012
Styx/REO Speedwagon/Ted Nugent May, 17 2012 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Concert Review by Joseph Hett The Midwest Express Rolls into the Southeast The Midwest Rock-N-Roll Express Tour made a stop at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte, NC on…
The Oak Ridge Boys Are Back…In Newberry
by MRM • April 19, 2012
Oak Ridge Boys April, 19 2012 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Concert Review by Joseph Hett The Oak Ridge Boys Are Back…In Newberry The Oak Ridge Boys were back at the Newberry Opera House on Sunday night. The sold-out crowd…
Bonamassa Showcases His Blazing Blues
by MRM • November 19, 2011
Joe Bonamassa November 19, 2011 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium Concert Review by Joseph Hett Bonamassa Showcases His Blazing Blues Joe Bonamassa arrived at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC on a mission Saturday night, to showcase his ability to shred…
ZZ Top In Cherokee: That Little Ol’ Band Brings a Big Ol’ Sound
by MRM • September 4, 2011
ZZ Top September 4, 2011 Cherokee, NC Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center Concert Review by Joseph Hett That Little Ol’ Band Brings a Big Ol’ Sound ZZ Top performed in front of a sold-out audience at the Harrah’s Cherokee Resort…
Steely Dan Jazzes Up Atlanta
by MRM • August 6, 2011
Steely Dan August, 6 2011 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater Concert Review by Joseph Hett Steely Dan Jazzes Up Atlanta Steely Dan brought their unique style of music to the Chastain Park Amphitheater in Atlanta, GA for the Shuffle Diplomacy…
Motley Crue Brings The Heat In Charlotte
by MRM • July 12, 2011
Motley Crue July 12, 2011 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Concert Review by Joseph Hett Motley Crue Brings The Heat In Charlotte It was a very hot and humid Tuesday evening at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Charlotte, NC. But…
BB King Gives A Full Plate Of Blues In Simpsonville
by MRM • June 4, 2011
BB King June 4, 2011 Simpsonville, SC Charter Amphitheatre Concert Review by Joseph Hett BB King Gives A Full Plate Of Blues In Simpsonville Blues music was in full swing Saturday night at the Charter Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, SC for…
Dierks Bentley Puts On an All-Star Performance In Charlotte
by MRM • May 21, 2011
Dierks Bentley May 21, 2011 Concord, NC Charlotte Motor Speedway Concert Review by Joseph Hett Dierks Bentley Puts On an All-Star Performance In Charlotte Dierks Bentley performed to a capacity crowd before the All-Star Race in Concord, NC on Saturday.…
Ricky Skaggs Brings ‘Thunder’ to Newberry
by MRM • April 9, 2011
Ricky Skaggs April 9, 2011 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Concert Review by Joseph Hett Ricky Skaggs Brings ‘Thunder’ to Newberry Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder made their way back to the Newberry Opera House and provided a whole evening…
Junior Brown Picks His Way Back to Newberry
by MRM • March 25, 2011
Junior Brown March, 25 2011 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House Concert Review by Joseph Hett Junior Brown Picks His Way Back to Newberry Junior Brown brought his unique style to the Newberry Opera House on Friday night. He was a…
Prince Brings Funk to Columbia
by MRM • March 21, 2011
Prince March 21, 2011 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena Concert Review by Joseph Hett Prince Brings Funk to Columbia A funky, old school atmosphere is what Prince brought to the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on Monday night. You could…