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Godsmack played the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 26, 2023. Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys) kicked things off for the evening, paving the way for Staind and Godsmack. Mix Master Mike began the night with one of his famed DJ sets, spinning for just over half an hour to get the crowd warmed up. He spun everything from Beastie Boys songs, to songs from bands like Queen and Rage Against the Machine.
Bret Michaels brought his Parti-Gras 2023 Tour to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 21, 2023. Jefferson Starship and Night Ranger were both also on the bill to open things up for the show. Jefferson Starship delivered top songs such as Find Your Way Back and Jane. Night Ranger then followed up with hits of their own including Rock in America, When You Close Your Eyes, and Don’t Tell Me You Love Me.
Avenged Sevenfold took stage at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on Wednesday July 19, 2023. Kim Dracula and Alexisonfire were also on the bill for the night. This was part of the Life is But a Dream North American Tour. Kim Dracula delivered an eight song opening set. Make me Famous, Drown, and Killdozer were all included in the set. also featured was the cover of Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi. Alexisonfire then came out and performed nine songs leading up to Avenged. Their set included fan favorites such as Boiled Frogs, Sans Soleil, and Young Cardinals. They closed out with This Could Be Anywhere In The World.
Michael Franti brought the Big Big Love 2023 Tour to Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion. This show took place on June 29, 2023. Tank and the Bangas were also along with him to open things up for the night. They are always fun to catch live, and set the stage perfectly for Franti.
Shaggy and TLC brought the Hot Summer Nights Tour to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on June 11, 2023. Sean Kingston opened things up for the evening, and he was followed by En Vogue. They both had short but sweet sets, and got the crowd amped up for the upcoming dual headliners.
John Butler performed at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee on May 6, 2023. This show took place in the midst of the JBT tour that just wrapped up. This was our first time catching a show at this venue, and it truly was a special experience.
Taylor Swift brought The Eras Tour to Gillette Stadium for another massive three night run. The shows spanned from May 19-21, 2023. Each night was truly unique, but we were lucky to be there for the Saturday night “rain show”. Saturday was her twelfth appearance in Foxboro.
Trey Anastasio Band and Goose (Taboose) hit the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on November 12, 2022. This was part of an eight show run that spanned from November 9, 2022 to November 19, 2022. The tour kicked off in Portland, Maine at the Cross Insurance Arena, and ended in Reading, Pennsylvania at the Santander Arena.
Dropkick Murphys began their three night run of shows at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway last night for their St. Paddy’s Day Boston run. Nikki Lane and Turnpike Troubadours were on the bill for the evening as well, the latter which will be joining Dropkick for the next two nights. Jesse Ahern and The Rumjacks will also be making appearances throughout the weekend.
Alice in Chains took over the Xfinity Center along with Plush, Bush, and Breaking Benjamin. The show took place on October 8, 2022. This was the last show of the season at the Xfinity Center, as well as the last show of the tour for AIC and company. Plush started the night out with a compact but high energy set. They performed some of their top songs including Athena, Champion, and Hate. The female rockers also played an amazing rendition of Barracuda (Heart). Bush came out next, delivering their classics like Machinehead, Comedown, and Glycerine.