Concert Reviews

Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2022 Show Review

Published

2 years ago

December 6, 2022

There are a lot of different types of traditions that families dive into around christmas
time. Sitting around a fire watching a holiday movie in your warmest pajamas, and going out
with a creamy hot cocoa looking at christmas lights. However, there is one tradition that doesn’t always come around, but when it does, it’s truly magical.

What we’re discussing here is unique light and orchestral performance by none other than The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Touring since 1999, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, or TSO, have been spreading holiday cheer for generations in the most memorable form. The rock band, formed in 1996 by producer, lyricist, and composer Paul O’Neill perform their own twist of Christmas classics which give off a very rock opera type persona. To spice it up even more, the band provides the audience with a visual light display that has left many people in awe and craving for more.

Some of their more memorable albums have included but are not limited to, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, The Lost Christmas Eve, The Christmas Attic, and Beethoven’s Last Night. All of these albums, along with a few covers as well, were all featured in TSO’s latest tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, The Best Of TSO and More.

Now into the third week of their 2022 Winter Tour across North America, TSO came to
please. Playing some of their more iconic songs,, such as “Christmas Canon Rock”, which of
course is their own rendition of the infamous Canon in D, or a fan favorite, “Christmas Eve
Sarajevo”, to some lesser beknown to newer fans like “Music Box Blues” or “Child of The Night/
A Last Illusion, fans both old and new are surely are not disappointed. Included in the setlist was
a cover of “If I Go Away” by Savatage, a heavy metal band featuring current members of TSO
Chris Caffery and Al Pitrelli, which they dedicated to O’Niell, who unfortunately passed away in April 2017. Another highlight of the show included the storyline in the first half of the show, told by long time storyteller Bryan Hicks, about a young girl who takes shelter from the cold in an abandoned theater, only to witness different sights and wonders of Christmas Magic, which ends with her receiving a gift to make it home to her family for Christmas. The second half included just as much excitement and brilliant light displays, along with a few satellite stage performances that allowed members to elevate above the audience members, as well as some amazing pyrotechnics. To say the least, there was never a moment where the audience wasn’t on the edge of their seats waiting to see what awaited them in the next song of the night.

To close the night, TSO performed for the second time of the night a reprise of Christmas Eve Sarajevo, to which left audiences on their feet in a standing ovation. So many fans have made it a yearly tradition to make sure that they include TSO in their holiday activities, and after not touring for two years due to the pandemic this is most certainly a genuine treat this holiday season to both fans new and old, a tradition I for one certainly hope to
hold close for years to come.

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Concert Reviews

King Diamond brought the Halloween party to Silver Spring MD

Published

3 days ago

November 2, 2024

Ron

King Diamond who’s on tour now with Overkill and Night Demon.

Overkill always puts on a great show and shows that face pace thrash metal is still kick ass. Led by NJ’s Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth Overkill has that distinctive sound with Bobby’s high pitched and raspy vocals. With songs like “Scorched”, “ Rotten to the Core” and “Hello From the Gutter”, Overkill got the crowd into a frenzy and warmed up the stage before the king.

You know it’s gonna be a good night when it’s 3 days before Halloween and you get to see a kick ass set from King Diamond. King Diamond who’s 68 right now still commands that stage and sounds amazing with his insanely falsettos. The stage show at a King Diamond show is always such a great sight to see. With a multilayer setup of stairs and little pieces of elaborate set all over it’s such a great view and perfect setting to watch a King Diamond set.

The set list was amazing too we got to hear songs from such a great career like “A Mansion in the Darkness”, “Halloween “, “Spider Lilly”, “Welcome Home”, and “Eye of the Witch” and of course ending the night with “Abagail”.

If you’re a fan of King Diamond or just a fan of great music that adds that Halloween haunted asylum themed stage performances then you need to go out and check this tour now. King Diamond never disappoints and always puts on one hell of a show.

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Ron has keen eye for new talent, a love for the underground, and a tremendous passion for music of any genera. You’ll probably bump into him at a horror convention or some seedy club checking out the next need-to-know band.

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ITS TIME TO GET YOUR BODY BEAT AND LET THE BLOOD FLOW

Published

1 week ago

October 29, 2024

Ron

Combichrist came into Lovedrafts in Mechanicsburg with an old school electronic set and the return of PA’s own DeathMaschine.

Combichrist took the dark stage armed with Eric on the synths/sampler and Andy on Vocals and an open stage to rampage on. I got to hear some killer kick ass songs I haven’t heard in a while like “Today I woke to the rain of blood”, “This is My Rifle” and This shit will fuck you up”.

The crowd were super excited to watch the set and everyone was having a good time, dancing to the beats, and singing all the songs and having an amazing time. I’ve been wanting to see Combichrist do these old school sets and have always loved that era of the band. We also got to hear “Like to Thank My Buddies” and “Shut up and Swallow”. We also got a super rare treat for an encore Andy went back even further in his musically roots and pulled out an Icon of Coil song “Dead Enough For Life”, which got the crowd in a frenzy.

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LUDACRIS : THE HALL AT LIVE

Published

2 weeks ago

October 21, 2024

Ron

ATL IS IN THE HOUSE.

Ludacris came into Maryland at the Hall in Live Casino and brought with him the masses that were ready for a good time, good fun and good tunes.

Ludacris said it’s been a long time since he’s been back to Maryland and DC area. I loved that he just came out with his dj and his hype man and himself nothing else was needed when you entertain like Ludacris does. Whether you’re a fan from back in the day or a fan of his movies, Ludacris made everyone happy and made sure they were fully entertained.

Of course Ludacris played some of his hits songs like “Act a Fool”, “Move Bitch”, “What’s your fantasy”, “Get Back” and “Area Codes” but he also played some old school tracks and a few covers like “Holiday Inn” and “Yeah”. The crowd was hitting that good weed as well and threw some blunts up to the stage during “BlueBerry Yum Yum”.

Ludacris made a statement that his first album came out in 2000 and this next year is the 25th anniversary of the album. It was a great night and a great time, Ludacris knows how to keep the fans engaged and entertained all night. He’s very fan friendly and charismatic which makes sense that he’s also a great actor.