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STEPHEN PEARCY / WARREN DEMARTINI With Vixen April 5, 2025 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut Photos & Review by Frank Piercy UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Back on April 6th 1989, my best friend and I spent the afternoon and evening celebrating my 21st birthday, technically it was the day before on the 5th, but the 6th was payday and there was a concert at the New Haven Coliseum I wanted to go see. So we hit the local tattoo parlor where I got my first tattoo and then we were off to see one of my all-time favorite bands, RATT. Who knew that so long ago,Read More →

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG With Bad Marriage Infinity Music Hall & Bistro Hartford, Connecticut February 27, 2025 Photos & Review by Frank Piercy HARTFORD, Conn. – Hartford has a couple of places to go and see concerts, from the large outdoor venues like the Xfinity Theatre, The XL Center (Formerly known as the Hartford Civic Center) to smaller venues like the Webster Theater and one of my favorites… The Infinity Music Hall and Bistro. A fantastic staff and reasonably priced drinks. I am back at Infinity to cover one of the guitar greats to come out of the 80s, Adrian Vandenberg who is known for his workRead More →

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LYNCH MOB “The Final Ride” Tour With Paralandra & Lone Wolf James Webster Theatre Hartford, Connecticut February 22, 2025 Photos & Review by Frank Piercy HARTFORD, Conn. – It has been a while since I have been in The Webster and I could hardly contain my excitement. Tonight it was to catch George Lynch’s band Lynch Mob on its last run. So many of the bands from the 80s seem to be calling it a day this year. It was a great turn out for the show, starting with the opening band, Lone Wolf James. I first ran into these guys at a festival inRead More →

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ACE FREHLEY With Slaughter Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut January 1, 2025 Photos & Review by Frank Piercy UNCASVILLE, Conn. – What more could I ask for, two of my favorite bands playing the same night at Mohegan Sun Casino. Originally it was supposed to be Ace Frehley opening for Vince Neil, but Motley Crue must be up to something. The next to best thing happened. Vince’s backing band, when he plays solo, consists of bassist Dana Strum, guitarist Jeff Blando and drummer Jordan Cannata, who are more famously known as one of the more favorite bands of the Hair Metal scene of the lateRead More →

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Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut September 20, 2024 Photos & Review by Tom Bogus UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The energy was palpable at Mohegan Sun Arena as Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band took the stage for a night filled with timeless classics. The venue was packed, and as soon as Ringo appeared at around 8:15 pm, the crowd was ready for a musical journey that blended Beatles nostalgia, 70s and 80s rock hits, and Ringo’s solo material. Ringo kicked off the evening with “Matchbox,” a Carl Perkins cover that got the audience on their feet. He followed this withRead More →

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Loverboy Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts July 26, 2024 Photos by Dan Wenc MANSFIELD, Mass. – Loverboy opened up for Sammy Hagar on The Best of All Worlds tour, performing an eight-song set to get the night started. Loverboy is one of the remaining bands of the 80’s that holds a near all original lineup. Original bassist, Scott Smith passed away in 2000 in a boating accident. The band is Mike Reno on vocals, Paul Dean on guitar, Doug Johnson on keyboards, Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve on bass and Matt Frennette on drums. LOVERBOY photo gallery Edit this setlist | More Loverboy setlistsRead More →

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Sammy Hagar The Best of All Worlds Tour featuring Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts July 26, 2024 Photos & Review by Dan Wenc MANSFIELD, Mass. – Summer Nights and Sammy Hagar orchestrating a performance of Van Halen classics and so much more were on tap for this stop on The Best of All Worlds Tour. Joining Hagar was original Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham on drums. From the moments of walking through the parking lot leading to the venue it was a festive atmosphere for what was about to become an amazingRead More →

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ACE FREHLEY With Aldo Nova & Slaughter Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut May 26, 2024 Photos & Review by Tom Bogus UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Mohegan Sun Arena was buzzing with excitement as rock enthusiasts gathered to witness Ace Frehley, the legendary guitarist and former member of the band KISS on this stop of his  “10,000 Volts” tour. The night promised a high-voltage spectacle, and it did not disappoint, starting strong with openers Aldo Nova and Slaughter. Aldo Nova kicked off the evening at 7:00 PM with “Monkey on Your Back,” immediately captivating the audience. Their set, a blend of hard rock classics and melodicRead More →

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut March 21, 2024 Photos & Review by Tom Bogus UNCASVILLE, Conn. -Avenged Sevenfold’s “Life is but a Dream” tour at Mohegan Sun was an electrifying spectacle that left fans on the edge of their seats. Kicking off the night with Sullivan King’s high-energy DJ set, the crowd was already buzzing with anticipation. Poppy further fueled the excitement with a captivating performance, setting the stage for Avenged Sevenfold’s grand entrance. As the clock struck 9:10pm, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived. Avenged Sevenfold burst onto the stage with “Game Over,” setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.Read More →

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BRET MICHAELS With FireHouse Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut February 9, 2024 Photos & Review by Tom Bogus UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Mohegan Sun Arena was set ablaze by the “Parti-Gras Tour” igniting the stage with a double dose of rock ‘n’ roll energy. Kicking off the night was FireHouse, led by original members Bill Leverty and Michael Foster, alongside Allen McKenzie and Nate Peck filling in for vocalist C.J. Snare who is out for some shows do to a surgery. Peck’s vocals soared through hits like “All She Wrote” and “Don’t Treat Me Bad,” setting the perfect tone for a night of nostalgia and high-octane performances.Read More →