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Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band came to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut on 2/20/2026. The band consists of Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top, Mike Flanigin, and Chris Layton. This was the 22nd show of the tour, which is scheduled for 26 shows. The tour began January 20, 2026 in Napa, California, and is set to come to a close in Atlanta, Georgia on February 28, 2026.
Descendents and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls brought their co-headline tour to The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut on February 19, 2026. NOBRO, who opened things up for the evening, was also on the bill. They are an all female punk rock group out of Montreal. They performed some of their top songs like Let’s Do Drugs, Better Each Day, and LALA.
The Elovaters brought their SUNBURN TOUR 2026 to the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts for a two night run. The first show was Friday January 30, 2026 and had Sixfoxwhiskey, Jarv, and Afroman as support acts. We were there for night two (January 31, 2026) which showcased The Quins, Shwayze, and Collie Buddz as the supporting acts. The tour kicked off January 21, 2026 in Buffalo, New York and is scheduled to end March 7, 2026 in Houston, Texas. In all, they will play 28 shows in 26 cities.
Letters to Cleo kicked off their annual hometown “Throwdown” at the Paradise Rock Club on Friday night with the kind of energy, charm, and unfiltered joy that only a band playing for their people can deliver. Night one of their two-night stand was a sold-out, wall-to-wall-packed homecoming, drawing a crowd that skewed toward longtime, middle-aged fans but still carried the spirited mix of ages that a band with genuine Boston roots tends to attract. Though I’d been familiar with their music for years, this was my first time seeing them live and from the first chords of “Demon Rock,” it became immediately clear why this November tradition, revived annually since 2018 (minus the pandemic-era 2020), has become a beloved ritual. Fun note: Every band member wore a shirt with their first name printed on it, like some sort of pop-rock summer camp roll call. It was goofy, self-aware, and totally perfect for a night built on nostalgia and community.
Review and Pictures by Max Cross
John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival came to Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway on November 14, 2025. This show was part of The Legacy Tour. Hearty Har joined him, as they opened for the show. Hearty Har is led by John’s sons Shane and Tyler. They began their set with Graveyard of Your Love. From there, they then went into top songs like Can’t Keep Waiting, Radio Man ’56, and Scream and Shout! They ended their set with Boogie.
Mighty Mystic swung through Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on October 30, 2025. He was joined by Hitch and Jimmy C, who opened the show. Brian Hitchings (rocking a cow costume for Halloween) and James Calandrella are both staples in the South Shore music community. They teamed up to give us a solid mix of tunes to dance to, kicking the evening off with a blast.
Oteil and Friends performed at The Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts on Thursday, October 2, as part of their 2025 fall tour. The band is Oteil Burbridge on six string electric bass guitar and vocals, keyboardist Melvin Seals, vocalist Lamar Williams Jr, guitarist Steve Kimock, multi-instrumentalist Jason Crosby, guitarist Tom Guarna, and drummer Johnny Kimock.
Review and photographs provided by Scott Kepnes.
Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman (Gronk & Jules) brought their Welcome to the Nuthouse show to the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts on August 28, 2025. They featured live recordings from their podcasts Dudes on Dudes and Games with Names. There was also plenty of special guest appearances, many of which were current and former Boston athletes.
Billy Idol hit the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 23, 2025. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts opened up the show. They began their set with Victim of Circumstance. From there, they mixed in Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah), I Love Rock ‘N Roll, and I Hate Myself for Loving You. They wrapped their set up with Bad Reputation. The full setlist from the night is available to view.
Sublime hit the Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut on August 23, 2025. The Bouncing Souls and The Interrupters were also on the bill. The Bouncing Souls came out first, beginning their set with Hopeless Romantic. From there they mixed in popular songs like Manthem, The Gold Song, and True Believers. They closed their set out with Gone.