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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.
The Black Keys brought their No Rain, No Flowers Tour to the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts on August 16, 2025. Gary Clark Jr. was on the bill as well, serving as direct support. He began the night with Catfish Blues. From there, he mixed in hits like When My Train Pulls In, Don’t Owe You a Thang, and finally Bright Lights.
All photos provided by Max Cross Photography.
Lil Wayne returned to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 6, 2025. He was joined by Tyga, who opened the show. He kicked his set off with Still Be Friends (G-Eazy). From there he performed a solid mix of his top hits and covers. SWISH, Rack City, and Taste were some of the fan favorites. Covers included Juicy (Doja Cat), Get Low (Lil Jon), and Loyal (Chris Brown).
Nelly came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 3, 2025. Chingy, Eve, and Ja Rule were all on the bill as well. This show was part of the Where The Party At Tour. Chingy led things off for the evening, delivering his top songs like Dem Jeans, Holidae In, and Right Thurr.
The Offspring came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 30, 2025. They were joined by New Found Glory and Jimmy Eat World. This show was part of the Supercharged Worldwide in ’25 Tour. New Found Glory opened things up, starting their set off with Understatement. In their eight song set, they mixed in favorites like All Downhill From Here, Hit or Miss, and 100%. They closed out with My Friends Over You. Jimmy Eat World followed, kicking things off with Pain. They performed hits like Just Tonight, Work, and Bleed American. They finished off with the much anticipated The Middle.
Kesha came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 24, 2025. She was joined by Rose Gray and Scissor Sisters. This show was part of The Tits Out Tour. The tour was in part to promote Kesha’s album that released on July 4, 2025, titled Period.
The Summer of Loud Festival rolled into the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 22, 2025. There was a total of eight bands on the bill. It was a long, action packed day. Doors opened at 2pm, and the show ran until just before 11pm.