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Heaven Fest 2010 in Longmont, Colorado

By William Simpson • Aug 16th, 2010 • Category: Live Show Reviews

Story by Kenny D
Heaven Fest 2010 — A Huge Colorado Christian Music Worship and Arts Festival — Bands, DJs, Artists and more touted the Heavenfest website.  This festival took place on July 31st, at Union Reservoir outside Longmont, Colorado.  Heavenfest offered over 70 bands on 7 stages on 300 acres.   This festival is unique to [...]



Scorpions “Get Your Sting and Blackout” World Tour 2010 with Special Guests RATT

By William Simpson • Jul 13th, 2010 • Category: Live Show Reviews

Review by William Simpson
The last time I saw the Scorpions live was in the late 80’s so I was understandably skeptical going in to the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN to see their current tour, “Get Your Sting and Blackout World Tour 2010.”  This two year tour will be the legendary bands farewell tour.  I [...]



Iron Maiden and Dream Theater Rock Denver

By William Simpson • Jun 20th, 2010 • Category: Live Show Reviews

Review by Erick Lopez

              On an unseasonably warm night, Iron Maiden made its long awaited return to Denver. The night began with progressive rock super group Dream Theater taking the stage, as the crowd made their way into the amphitheatre.  Despite an initially small crowd the band showed why they have been around for 25 [...]



The BamaJam Music and Arts Festival was a huge success!

By William Simpson • Jun 8th, 2010 • Category: Festivals, Live Show Reviews

Review by William Simpson
The 2010 version of the BamaJam Music Festival was a booming success !  With  main stage headliners, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams, Jr, and Kenny Chesney performing for a  record crowd, plus the $10 million  (plus) brought into the economy of this rural south Alabama community, Ronnie Gilley and team have done it [...]



Hank Williams, Jr. Rowdy Friends Tour - Live Review

By William Simpson • Apr 25th, 2010 • Category: Live Show Reviews

Review by Lori Simpson
Hank Williams, Jr brought his Rowdy Friends Tour to the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN on April 23.  In this year’s version Hank has invited the young generation of outlaws including The Grascals, Eric Church, and Jamey Johnson.  The show is one of only 20 or so shows Hank will perform this year.
The [...]



KISS Alive 35 - Show Review

By William Simpson • Oct 30th, 2009 • Category: Live Show Reviews

Review by William Simpson

You wanted the best…You got the best…The hottest band in the world…KISS.
 
That’s right. KISS has embarked on their Alive 35 world tour. KISS has been back in make-up since 2002 and along with original members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer are part of the band wearing Ace [...]



Metallica - Show Review

By William Simpson • Sep 16th, 2009 • Category: Live Show Reviews

Review by William Simpson
 
Metal legends Metallica kicked off the latest leg of their World Magnetic Tour in Nashville, Tenn. to a capacity crowd of rabid metalheads ready to party; James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo did not disappoint.  After a short pause at the base of the stage to kiss his beautiful [...]



A Night with Sugarland and Keith Urban - Show Review

By William Simpson • Sep 8th, 2009 • Category: Live Show Reviews

Review by:  Jana Gibbs
 
The excitement of the audience at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn. was evident as it waited for Sugarland to take the stage. The lights dimmed and everyone went wild as lighted umbrellas crowded the stage and the first strains of “Love” rang out. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush were illuminated [...]



Nickelback - Show Review

By William Simpson • Sep 7th, 2009 • Category: Live Show Reviews

Review and Photo’s by Johnny Concert
 
Nickelback played to a sell-out crowd last Tuesday night at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre.  Also on the bill:  Saving Abel, Papa Roach, and Hinder.
 
Many concert-goers in Denver do not like Fiddler’s Green.  They call it ‘Hitler’s Green’ and ‘Fiddler’s Cheese’.  Part of the reason is because of the ridiculous decibel restriction [...]



2009 BamaJam Music & Arts Festival

By William Simpson • Jun 28th, 2009 • Category: Live Show Reviews

Story by: Lori Simpson
 
If you missed the 2009 BamaJam Music & Arts Festival, you missed a great festival!  For three days solid, there was music everywhere you turned, plus 600 fun-filled acres with everything, from a variety of great food, drinks, and merchandise to a terrific area for the kids to play, jump and ride [...]