Shinedown, Godsmack, Asking Alexandria, Like A Storm, and Red Sun Rising Setlist

Shinedown, Godsmack, Asking Alexandria, Like A Storm, and Red Sun Rising Setlist

Shinedown and Godsmack have teamed up for a fall tour beginning September 21.  The two sound similar and both have great albums out they are touring in support of now.  Shinedown released Attention Attention on May 4, 2018.  Godsmack released When Legends Rise April 27, 2018.  

To get ready for the show, we have compiled a setlist of the songs they are slated to perform.  Just put it on and get ready to sing along to the show. 

The complete dates are: 

Sept. 21    Greenville SC    Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Sept. 22    Greenboro NC   Greensboro Coliseum
Sept. 24    Huntsville AL      Von Braun Center    
Sept. 26    Tupelo MS         BancorpSouth Arena
Sept. 28    Toledo OH         Huntington Center
Sept. 29    Louisville KY      Louder Than Life
Sept. 30    Peoria IL            Peoria Civic Center
Oct. 2       Brookings SD     Swiftel Center 
Oct. 4       Deadwood SD    Deadwood Mountain Grand
Oct. 5       Billings MT          Rimrock Auto Arena
Oct. 7       Spokane WA       Spokane Arena
Oct. 9       Boise ID              Taco Bell Arena
Oct. 10     Everett WA          Angels of The Winds
Oct. 11     Portland OR        Veteran Memorial Coliseum
Oct. 13     Sacramento CA  Aftershock Fest

Supporting bands are Asking Alexandria, Red Sun Rising, and Like A Storm at different dates. 

For regular or VIP tickets please visit the bands respective websites: 

Shinedown

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Like A Storm

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Sources: www.setlist.fm

Blacktop Mojo Concert Review

Blacktop Mojo with Drugs Delaney and Autumn Rove Concert Review
Monarch Music Hall
Peoria, Illinois

Blacktop Mojo

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Blacktop Mojo is a band that you have heard of but may not have seen live yet. Their name would indicate they dominate the four-square court but hey, they actually dominate the rock stage. They burst onto the scene with one of the best covers of “Dream On” by Aerosmith that has ever been done. They are touring in support of their latest album, Burn The Ships produced by the legendary Jimmy Johnson. Mr. Jimmy Johnson has produced everyone including The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. While their album is an almagation of rock from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Sevendust, it does not do the live show justice.

Local band, Autumn Rove, hard rockers from Peoria, Illinois started the night. For fans of Sick Puppies or Skillet had a short but strong set. They told the crowd they were working on new music and hoped to have it out soon.

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Another local alternative rock band, Drugs Delaney, performed next. They are a local band who was touring in support of their album, Circus.  Drugs Delaney is a local favorite.  

Drugs Delaney

Drugs Delaney

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Blacktop Mojo had an intimate crowd join them on a Thursday in Peoria, Illinois. The crowd was as anxious to see the band live as I was. They exceeded our expectations and left the crowd with that endorphin rush that a great, live show gives to its fans. Vocalist, Matt James, leads the band into the next level with his smooth and powerful voice. The evening began with my favorite song, “Burn The Ships” about a Viking fight and going to Valhalla. Some technical difficulties arose but the band just performed acoustically to get through any bumps in the show. Performing a beautiful, acoustic cover of “She Talks to Angels” by The Black Crowes.

Their full setlist:
Burn The Ships
End of Days
Trouble on The Rise
Open Road
Sweat
She Talks to Angels (The Black Crowes cover)
Where The Wind Blows
All Mine Now
It Won’t Last
Pyromaniac
Dream On (Aerosmith cover)

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Blacktop Mojo

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Get out and see a live show by Blacktop Mojo. You can stay up to date on their tour dates on their website: Blacktop Mojo

 

 

                                

Spring Fling 18 featuring Stone Sour, Sevendust, I Prevail and Burden of The Sky

Spring Fling 18 featuring Stone Sour, Sevendust, I Prevail and Burden of The Sky
Peoria Riverfront
Peoria, Illinois

Spring Fling 18

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Peoria is becoming one of the premiere Rock performance locations in the country. Spring Fling proves this with huge bands Stone Sour and Stone Temple Pilots supporting two days of music. Spring Fling coincides with Rock On The Range in Columbus, Ohio. Bands are traveling across the country and make their way through Peoria, Illinois. The local rock radio station, 105.7 the X, brings the shows with their huge listener base. Rock fans are thankful for the continued support of Rock music by the sponsors and everyone that work hard to keep Rock alive. The most recent shows I attended in Peoria have all sold out! Thanks also goes to the fans who spend their money to support live music.
We were not able to attend Thursday night but I heard that Stone Temple Pilots did not disappoint with new singer, Jeff Gutt. The weather held out for Peoria and both nights had great Spring weather. You always have to worry about Spring storms at an outdoor venue. Most people arrived early to get a great spot and set up their chairs in the general admission area for the best viewing. The VIP area was the perfect size and not oversold.  No one likes to pay extra and get stuffed in like sardines and have a shoddy view. It did have separate drink tents and porta potties.

Fairly local band, Burden of The Sky, opened the night with a short set featuring songs from their debut release cinis ad cinis . The band is a hard rock band for fans of Breaking Benjamin or Adelitas Way. They impressed the early crowd with their songs about positive change.

Same Old Page lyrics
“I can hear your cries a million miles away
Just that same broke feeling on a different day
And if you choose to rise, then we’ll find a way
To get up, and get out, and break off that same old page”
 

Learn more about Burden of The Sky Burden of The Sky

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I Prevail is a post hardcore band that gets bigger every year. Their breakout song was their cover of “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift. The band continues to grow and reach more fans. Last year, they were one of the largest draws on Vans Warped Tour. Noticeably missing from the lineup was Brian Burkheiser who is still recovering from vocal surgery. The circle pits and crowd surfing started for the night.

 

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Rock radio station 105.7 the X DJ, Anna Kinkade, raises money for St. Jude and during Spring Fling, she convinced fellow DJ, Ryan Black to wear a dress. They posed for pictures for donations.

 

 

Sevendust took the stage at dusk. Sevendust loves central Illinois and when they come around, it is like old friends visiting. Central Illinoisans love Sevendust in return. No matter if they come to festival, opener for a band or on their own tour, fans turn out for them. Vocalist, LJ was commenting on seeing familiar faces in the crowd. They just released their twelfth studio album, All I See is War, on May 11, 2018. Fans were excited to hear their newest releases live as well as their extensive hits.

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For the most up to date information about Sevendust, view their website: Sevendust

The main event was Stone Sour. The band had been on a break from touring for about three years. They are currently touring in support of their sixth studio album, Hydrograd. Stone Sour’s lyrics are poetic and honest. Corey Taylor does not sugarcoat anything and that is why we react positively to the music. Honesty is a timeless virtue. About halfway through their set, a fan was injured and Corey stopped the show to make sure she was getting proper medical care. He asked the crowd to step back to allow security to get the girl out. They took her out on a board.

He announced later that she had passed out and she did not suffer any debilitating injury. We were all relieved that she was okay. During the show, there were very large sparklers being set off randomly, a confetti cannon and those crazy, dancing windsock guys at the encore song.

 

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Sevendust Photo Gallery Spring Fling 18

Sevendust Photo Gallery Spring Fling 18
Peoria Riverfront
Peoria, Illinois

Lajon Witherspoon

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust

Clint Lowery

Clint Lowery of Sevendust

Morgan Rose

Morgan Rose of Sevendust

Lajon Witherspoon

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust

John Connolly

John Connolly of Sevendust

Morgan Rose

Morgan Rose of Sevendust

John Connolly

John Connolly of Sevendust

Lajon Witherspoon

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust

Clint Lowery

Clint Lowery of Sevendust

Lajon Witherspoon

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust

Clint Lowery

Clint Lowery of Sevendust

                                

I Prevail Photo Gallery Spring Fling 18

I Prevail Photo Gallery Spring Fling 18
Peoria Riverfront
Peoria, Illinois

I Prevail

I Prevail

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Eric Vanlerberghe of I Prevail

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Dylan Bowman of I Prevail

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Gabe Helguera of I Prevail

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Steve Menoian of I Prevail

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Eli Clark of I Prevail

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Dylan Bowman of I Prevail

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Eric Vanlerberghe of I Prevail

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Eric Vanlerberghe of I Prevail

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Steve Menoian of I Prevail

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Young Renegades Tour All Time Low with gnash and DREAMERS

Young Renegades Tour All Time Low with gnash and DREAMERS
Monarch Music Hall
Peoria, Illinois

All Time Low

Jack Barakat of All Time Low

 

 

The re-branded venue, Monarch Music Hall, that was formerly known as Limelight entered the scene with a SOLD OUT show of the Young Renegades Tour with All Time Low, gnash, and DREAMERS. Music fans were ecstatic that the venue could remain open and bring intimate shows to the area.  Ambitious fans started lining up at nine in the morning to be the first ones at the rail. 

Alternative rockers, DREAMERS from New York, opened the Young Renegades tour. The three piece consists of vocalist, guitarist Nick Wold, bassist Marc Nelson, and drummer, Jacob Lee Wick. DREAMERS is that band that you know all their songs because they are so infectious. Their album This Album Does Not Exist (Fairfax Recordings) was released August 26, 2016. The single “Wolves (You Got Me)” has been out for a few years now and gets regular airplay on Alt Nation and alternative radio around the country. Their songs “Painkiller” and “Sweet Disaster” get in your ear and don’t let go. Tonight they played those hits along with a new song “Last Love Song” and a tribute cover of “Zombie” by The Cranberries. Their set was short, sweet, and reminded the fans of exactly who they are.

DREAMERS

DREAMERS

DREAMERS

DREAMERS

DREAMERS

DREAMERS

DREAMERS

DREAMERS

 

For more about DREAMERS, visit their website: DREAMERS

 

gnash is a singer, songwriter, rapper, dj and producer. His single, “I hate U, I love U” featuring Olivia O’Brien peaked at number 10 on Billboard Hot 100.  gnash has a stage presence that draws you in and makes you want to sing along. His song “the broken hearts club” is the latest single off his upcoming album. His website asks if you want to sign up as the latest member of the broken hearts club.
 

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All Time Low is a Pop Punk band from Towson, Maryland. The band consists of vocalist, Alex Gaskarth, guitarist, Jack Barakat, bassist, Zack Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson. The band has had success touring the world relentlessly.  They have won awards and Alex and Jack hosted the Alternative Press Music Awards in 2015 and 2016. Their latest release, Last Young Renegade (FUELED BY RAMEN) was released on June 2, 2017.  A plain stage set up just consisted of the drum kit and microphone stands stood on the stage.   The band received a respectable number of bras from the crowd.  It is expected that they will collect the bras and hang them their microphone stands.  Many undergarments contain messages and phone numbers written on them in hopes that the band will reach out.  There was one that may have been EE size that Jack commented he would be happy to die from.  There was some banter about Quizno’s that was just disturbing.  Most of the fans were there to sing along to all their favorite songs whether it was their classic “Weightless” or the new ballad “Dirty Laundry”, everyone knew the words and sang along.  

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Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low

All Time Low

Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low

All Time Low

Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low

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Jack Barakat of All Time Low

All Time Low

Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low

All Time Low

Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low

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Jack Barakat of All Time Low

All Time Low

Jack Barakat of All Time Low

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Zack Merrick of All Time Low

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All Time Low

All Time Low

 

For everything about All Time Low, check out their website: All Time Low

                                

Peter Frampton Concert Review

Peter Frampton
Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria, Illinois

I went to worship at the alter of the legend, Peter Frampton.  Although his legendary locks have been gone a while, he still has a wonderful stage presence with an amazing band backing him up on this solo tour. This short solo tour started in Peoria, Illinois. For old fans and new, you must see this awe-inspiring guitarist at a show. At a spry 67, almost 68, Peter Frampton looks like the antithesis of the Seventies rock star.  He appears to be healthy, interacts with the audience in an engaged manner and still puts on very intimate shows. Peter Frampton has duel citizenship with the U.K. and the U.S. and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.  He is also a vegetarian.  His current lifestyle must lend to his healthy appearance and down to earth demeanor.  
 

The show was in the smaller Peoria Civic Center Theater that holds about 2200. Prior to the band coming on stage, you hear Peter’s voice through the P.A. system advising everyone to take as many pictures and videos during the first three songs. He then requests you put away your digital devices and just enjoy the show. Most patrons complied although it was hard to when he was performing his well-known songs. The older fans were happy to comply and the crowd did lean to the AARP discount group.

Peter played the rediscovered Gibson Les Paul that he told the story of it being missing for 31 years. Everyone thought it was destroyed in a plane crash but it came back to him after 31 years and it was found on the island of Curaçao. The same guitar was played on his solo album “Frampton Comes Alive”. The guitar was beat up but it played beautifully.

The show lasted a little over two hours and it was a testament to the timeless legend of Peter Frampton and also his band. The talent of his band is definitive proof of rock thriving in current times.

The full setlist included:

    • Something’s Happening
    • Lying
    • Lines on My Face
    • Show Me The Way
    • I Saved a Bird Today
    • Boot It Up
    • Double Nickels
    • Float
    • I Wanna Go To The Sun
    • I Got The Same Old Blues (JJ Cale cover)
    • Black Hole Sun (Soundgarden cover)
    • I’ll Give You Money
    • Oh Baby I Love Your Way
    • Do You We Feel Like We Do

Encore:

    • Four Day Creep (Ida Cox cover)
    • I Don’t Need No Doctor (Ray Charles cover)

He has a few more solo shows, then goes out with Steve Miller Band in North America.  For more about Peter Frampton, his band and the upcoming dates go to:
http://frampton.com/

 

Peter Frampton

Peter Frampton

 

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Peter Frampton

 

Adam Lester

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Rob Arthur

Rob Arthur

 

David Labruyere

David Labruyere

 

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Peter Frampton

 

                                

The Stage World Tour Avenged Sevenfold with Breaking Benjamin and Bullet For My Valentine

The Stage World Tour Avenged Sevenfold with Breaking Benjamin and Bullet For My Valentine
Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois

The Stage World Tour sold out the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. Just when I think that I cannot be any more impressed with a live show, Avenged Sevenfold sets the bar even higher. The stage was set with a storybook led screens staggered across the stage projecting video of the band and other videos coordinated with the music. The stage also extended with a catwalk. They consulted with Cirque Du Soleil directors for the stage presentation. 

Avenged Sevenfold released their seventh studio The Stage in October 2016. They were nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Song for “The Stage”. They are not attending the awards show in protest since the presentation for Rock is only shown online instead of during the televised ceremony. Rock fans do not understand the Grammy Awards for excluding a huge population from interest in watching the Grammys.

The night began with Bullet For My Valentine is from Wales. They are known for their breakup rock songs. Their Metalcore style is punctuated by searing rock riffs from guitarist, Michael “Padge” Paget and poetic lyrics sung or screamed by Matt Tuck. Bullet For My Valentine fans showed up early to see the band. They performed an abbreviated set including new song “No Way Out” from their latest album Venom. Their full setlist:

  • Your Betrayal
  • No Way Out
  • The Last Fight
  • 4 Words (To Choke Upon)
  • Worthless
  • Tears Don’t Fall
  • Waking the Demon
  • Don’t Need You

For more about Bullet For My Valentine: BMFV Website

Bullet For My Valentine

Bullet For My Valentine

 

Breaking Benjamin returned to the central Illinois area for the third time since their return after re-configuring.
They have just released the song “Red Cold River” which they performed at the show. Their new album Ember set for release on April 13, 2018. From the songs released so far, it will be a harder album than Dark Before Dawn. Breaking Benjamin has a simple stage set up with lighted boxes with the Celtic knot symbol they are known for on each side of the stage. Ben Burnley, lead vocalist, was more energetic than usual.

  • So Cold
  • Angels Fall
  • Sooner or Later
  • Blow Me Away
  • Red Cold River
  • Never Again
  • Failure
  • Breath
  • The Imperial March/Schism/Smells Like Teen Spirit/Walk/ Drum Solo
  • I Will Not Bow
  • Intro
  • The Diary of Jane

 

The crowd sang along to “Breath” and it was a great version. Breaking Benjamin dedicated “I Will Not Bow” to the military and first responders. They brought up young kids to show the future of rock is alive. The lucky kids got to sing along to “The Diary of Jane” and take selfies with Ben Burnley.

Make sure to see Breaking Benjamin this time around: Breaking Benjamin Website

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Breaking Benjamin

 

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Breaking Benjamin

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The band everyone stayed up to see was Avenged Sevenfold. The band came close to disbanding when their drummer, Jimmy “The Rev Sullivan” died of an accidental prescription drug overdose in 2009. A7X persevered and grew their fanbase by putting on phenomenal live shows and drawing on their influences for their music. Their albums always have a theme and are interesting. Their sound is signature to them. This tour is an amazing display of videos coordinated with the music and lights.
Their setlist:

  • The Stage
  • Afterlife
  • Hail To The King
  • Paradigm
  • Beast and The Harlot
  • Buried Alive
  • So Far Away
  • Nightmare
  • God Damn
  • Burn It Down
  • Exist
  • Higher
  • Wish You Were Here
  • Bat Country
  • Critical Acclaim
  • A Little Piece of Heaven
  • Unholy Confessions

I know that I was not the only person to get a little teary eyed when the screens lit up with video of The Rev talking about the band. He talked about the band and what it meant to him. The side screens showed the iconic photo of the band huddled together. Then the band sang “So Far Away” the song that Brian aka Synyster Gates wrote as a tribute to him.

 

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Avenged Sevenfold

 

During the song “Higher” a huge astronaut  was raised from the stage in front of screens showing scenes from space.  

Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold

 

During the encore, the video for A Little Piece of Heaven played on the screens and it is a morose song and video in cartoon.  Overall, the live performance was breathtaking with two hours of entertaining, skillfull and amazing metal music.

See more about the tour: Avenged Sevenfold Website

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Red Sun Rising Concert Review with Greta Van Fleet, Through Fire and Deadset Society

Red Sun Rising Concert Review with Greta Van Fleet, Through Fire and Deadset Society
Nutcracker 20
Limelight Eventplex, Peoria, Illinois

 
Nutcracker 2017 was the twentieth year for the holiday rock show from radio station 105.7 the X in Peoria, Illinois. In the age of rock radio getting shut down over the years, it is nice to see rock radio actually doing well. The powerhouse radio station has had much of the same staff over the past time and put up a slideshow of the bands that have been at Nutcracker through the years. We have to love any radio station that brings rock shows to the area. Some of the bands were Papa Roach, Linkin Park, Chevelle, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Highly Suspect and so many others through the years.

The evening started with Deadset Society. Deadset Society, formerly known as Never Say Die is a Canadian rock band that consists of members Reid Henry and Brendan McMillan of My Darkest Days. This is where they have landed when My Darkest Days vocalist Matt Walst went to front Three Days Grace. The former Three Days Grace vocalist, Adam Gontier, has formed Saint Asonia with Mike Mushok, formerly of Staind. Keeping up with the changes of bands members in the scene can something require a spreadsheet. Deadset Society’s biggest hit, “Like a Nightmare” is off their album Destroy + Rebuild has had tremendous success. Their live set was short but energy filled. They performed their songs and also snuck in “Porn Star Dancing” (My Darkest Days Cover).
 

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Through Fire is a rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. Their biggest hits “Stronger” and “Breathe” have had active rock radio play on over the air stations and also satellite radio. Through Fire’s vocalist, Grant Joshua Kendrick, donned some Bowie Ziggy Stardust inspired makeup and came onstage in a black stocking cap but released his hair later to head bang. The crowd knew their hits and their current single, “Where You Lie” about deception.

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Next up was Greta Van Fleet. The band is known for sounding a lot like Led Zeppelin. Everyone there wanted to see if these boys had the goods to go with the hype that they are the next Led Zeppelin. If you only listen to the band and do not realize it is Greta Van Fleet, you might mistake their songs for new Led Zeppelin songs. They have the blues rock sound that Led Zeppelin so successfully produced. Now to see if they reference Tolkien in their lyrics or maybe they might go with Harry Potter references. They might lose some of their coolness unless they reference something a little less popular and I have to suggest the A Song of Fire and Ice series by George R.R. Martin.

The band comes from Frankemuth, Michigan and is named after a woman in the town and uses the name with her permission. The band consists of three brothers, Josh (vocalist), Sam (bassist) and Jake (guitarist) Kiszka and Danny Wagner (drummer). Josh and Jake are twins, aged 21 and Sam is 18 and Danny is 18 also. Turns out the band is the real thing and seeing them is something special as they will be the next biggest artist to start selling out arenas. Everyone who was there knows they witnessed seeing the band before they were huge.

Josh Kiszka they delivered a mature performance and is a true tenor which reiterates his similarity to Robert Plant. We all wondered if the band could really deliver the same quality live as their double EP, From The Fires. Jake Kiszka, guitarist, wowed the crowd by playing behind his head. Their stage wear was exactly like something out of the seventies and eighties with Josh wearing a dashiki ensemble. Sam had the leather bomber from the eighties with flags of different countries. In their merch, they were selling the essential jersey shirt and also a velvet black light poster.

The band performed a cover and it was not Led Zeppelin. “Evil(Is Goin’ On)” by Howlin’ Wolf as a tribute to the great blues artist. Their full setlist:

      • Talk on the Streets
      • Black Smoke Rising
      • Edge of Darkness
      • When the Cold Wind Blows
      • Flower Power
      • You’re the One
      • Evil(Is Goin’ On) (Howlin’ Wolf cover)
      • Mountain of the Sun
      • Lover Leaver Taker Believer
      • Highway Tune

     

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    Red Sun Rising is another band that is the future of the resurgence of rock.   The band comes from Akron, Ohio.  Their singles, “The Otherside”  and “Emotionless” went to No. 1 on the Billboard rock charts.  Their cover of “Uninvited” by Alanis Morrissette puts vocalist Mike Protich’s vocals on display.  Their style is basic hard rock such Audioslave, Pop Evil, or Shinedown.  I believe their vocalist has the natural ability to be as good as Chris Cornell. 

    The band has been in Peoria four times in the past couple of years including Nutcracker 2016 with Pop Evil.  Their set started with sound issues that caused echoing during the first two songs.  They performed a new song initially but it was hard to hear it and of course the band was distracted by the sound issues.  Later, the echoing sound issues were rectified but the levels were still not up to par with vocals being drowned out by the instruments during some songs.

    The band members were almost unrecognizable as all their long, beautiful hair was cut short with the exception of guitarist, Ryan Williams who still had shoulder length hair.   The band says their next album is written and the final touches are being put on it.   Red Sun Rising performed another new song called “Veins”.  It had an upbeat tempo and reminded me of Foo Fighters.  Their fans are anxious to hear their sophomore album. There were no sound issues during their cover “Uninvited” by Alanis Morrissette and  Mike Protich’s voice sounded amazing.  Their set only lasted about an hour.  The band ended the night with an encore of “Emotionless”.  

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