Author Dwayne Cavanas

April 30, 2026

Concert Reviews, Gear, News

GIBSON GUITARS PRESENTS: JAKE KISZKA Q&A AT GIBSON GARAGE IN NASHVILLE, TN ON 4/23/26 Guitarist Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet and Mirador welcomed fans for a special in-store Q&A ...

Hardy Performs at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

December 20, 2025

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM PRESENTS: HARDY SONGWRITER SESSION AT COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM IN NASHVILLE, TN ON 12/06/25 On December 6th, the Country Music Hall of Fa...

Daughtry Deliver a Stadium-Sized Punch at FirstBank Amphitheater

November 2, 2025

Chris Daughtry’s powerhouse vocals and renewed hard-rock edge light up a Tennessee night with a set that hits harder than ever LIVE NATION PRESENTS: DAUGHTRY LIVE AT FIRSTBANK AMPHITHEATER IN ...

Seether Shake the Stone Walls of FirstBank Amphitheater With a Thunderous, No-Bull Performance

November 1, 2025

The post-grunge veterans deliver a raw, emotionally heavy set that proves why their sound still hits harder than most of today’s rock radio. LIVE NATION PRESENTS: SEETHER LIVE AT FIRSTBANK AMP...

Alice Cooper 2025 Photo Gallery

October 15, 2025

Photographs of Alice Cooper at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN. – photos consist of Alice Cooper, guitarist Ryan Roxie, guitarist Tommy Henriksen, guitarist Nita Srauss, bassist Chuck Garric, a...

Alice Cooper Ignites the Night with a Shock-Rock Spectacle

October 15, 2025

Shock-Rock Royalty Delivers a Theatrical Masterclass With a Fearless, Virtuoso Band Behind Him LIVE NATION PRESENTS: JUDAS PRIEST LIVE AT FIRSTBANK AMPHITHEATER IN FRANKLIN, TN ON 10/7/25 A...

Judas Priest 2025 Photo Gallery

October 14, 2025

Photographs of Judas Priest at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tn. – photos consist of vocalist Rob Halford, guitarist Richie Faulkner, guitarist Andy Sneap, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott T...

Judas Priest Prove the Metal Gods Still Reign Supreme on Their 2025 Tour

October 14, 2025

Four decades after first witnessing the Priest live, one fan reflects on how the band continues to evolve without surrendering an ounce of power LIVE NATION PRESENTS: JUDAS PRIEST LIVE AT F...

BRANTLEY GILBERT Brings The Southern Fire to FirstBank Amphitheater

October 10, 2025

The Tattoos Tour stop at FirstBank Amphitheater proves country rock still hits hard — loud, gritty, and unapologetic Brantley Gilbert kicks off the night at FirstBank Amphitheater with “Kick It in th...

VOLBEAT Live Review – The Firstbank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tn

August 18, 2025

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: VOLBEAT LIVE AT FIRSTBANK AMPHITHEATER IN FRANKLIN, TN ON 8/2/25 Volbeat brought their Danish blend of metal, infused with rockabilly and country, to FirstBank Amphitheat...

VOLBEAT 2025 Photo Gallery

August 18, 2025

Photographs of Volbeat at Firstbank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tn on 8/2/25 – photos consist of vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen, guitarist Flemming C. Lund, bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen, and drummer J...

HALESTORM Live Review – The Firstbank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tn

August 11, 2025

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: HALESTORM LIVE AT FIRSTBANK AMPHITHEATER IN FRANKLIN, TN ON 8/2/25 I first heard the buzz about the rock band Halestorm in early 2014. What actually made me a fan was dur...

HALESTORM 2025 Photo Gallery

August 11, 2025

Photographs of Halestorm at Firstbank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tn on 8/2/25 – photos consist of vocalist/guitarist Lzzy Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger, bassist Josh Smith, and drummer Arejay Hale. Photograph...

Ozzy Osbourne – The World Lost A Music Legend – Dies at 76

July 22, 2025

News

Ozzy Osbourne, Prince of Darkness and Metal Icon, Dies at 76 Just weeks after Ozzy did his Black Sabbath:Back to the Beginning in Birmingham knowing it would be his final show, the world lo...

SHINEDOWN 2025 Photo Gallery

May 24, 2025

Photographs of Shinedown at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tn. – photos consist of vocalist Brent Smith, guitarist Zach Myers, bassist Eric Bass, and drummer Barry Kerch. Photographs taken by Dway...

SHINEDOWN Live Review – The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tn

May 22, 2025

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: SHINEDOWN LIVE AT BRIDGESTONE ARENA IN NASHVILLE, TN ON 5/10/25 This is the first time seeing Shinedown in 2025 as well as my first review in my new home state of Tenne...

THEORY OF A DEADMAN 2025 Photo Gallery

March 7, 2025

Photographs of Theory of a Deadman at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, Ca. – photos consist of vocalist/guitarist/keyboards Tyler Connolly, guitarist Dave Brenner, bassist Dean Back, and drummer Joey Dand...

THEORY OF A DEADMAN Live Review – Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, Ca

March 4, 2025

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: THEORY OF A DEADMAN LIVE AT HARD ROCK LIVE IN WHEATLAND, CA ON 2/20/25 Theory of a Deadman is on their ‘Unplugged’ tour with a stop at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, Ca. Throug...

MARILYN MANSON 2024 Photo Gallery

October 1, 2024

Photographs of Marilyn Manson at The Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Ca. – photos consist of Marilyn Manson, guitarist Tyler Bates, guitarist Reba Meyers, bassist Matthew Montgomery aka Piggy...

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH 2024 Photo Gallery

September 25, 2024

Photographs of FIve Finger Death Punch at The Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Ca. – photos consist of vocalist Ivan Moody, guitarist Zoltan Bathory, guitarist Andy James, bassist Chris Kael, and drumme...

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Live Review 2024 – Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Ca

September 23, 2024

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH LIVE AT SHORELINE AMPHITHEATRE IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA ON 9/4/24 Five Finger Death Punch has spent the early part of 2024 as support for ...

MARILYN MANSON Live Review – The Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Ca

September 17, 2024

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: MARILYN MANSON LIVE AT THE SHORELINE AMPHITHEATRE IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA ON 9/3/24 It’s been nearly six years since Marilyn Manson has toured Northern Californi...

SHINEDOWN 2024 Photo Gallery

August 12, 2024

Photographs of Shinedown at The Venue at Thunder Valley in Lincoln, Ca. – photos consist of vocalist Brent Smith, guitarist Zach Myers, bassist Eric Bass, and drummer Barry Kerch. Photographs taken by Dwayne...

SHINEDOWN Live Review – The Venue at Thunder Valley in Lincoln, Ca

August 8, 2024

THUNDER VALLEY CASINO PRESENTS: SHINEDOWN LIVE AT THE VENUE IN LINCOLN, CA ON 7/26/24 Attending the Shinedown show at The Venue at Thunder Valley in Lincoln, CA, was an experience that exceeded all ...

THEORY OF A DEADMAN Photo Gallery

July 9, 2024

Photographs of Theory of a Deadman at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, Ca. – photos consist of vocalist/guitarist/keyboards Tyler Connolly, guitarist Dave Brenner, bassist Dean Back, and ...

THEORY OF A DEADMAN Live Review – Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, Ca

July 9, 2024

ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR PRESENTS: THEORY OF A DEADMAN LIVE AT ALAMEDA COUNTRY FAIRGROUNDS IN PLEASANTON, CA ON 6/19/24 This was the first time Theory of a Deadman was performing in this portio...

BRANTLEY GILBERT 2024 Photo Gallery

June 20, 2024

Photographs of Brantley Gilbert at the Cal Expo in Sacramento, Ca. – photos consist of Brantley Gilbert, guitarist Noah Henson, guitarist Spencer Waasdorp, guitarist/keyboardist Adam Curry, bassist De...

BRANTLEY GILBERT Live Review – Cal Expo in Sacramento, Ca

June 10, 2024

NEW COUNTRY 105.1 KNCI PRESENTS: BRANTLEY GILBERT LIVE AT CAL EXPO IN SACRAMENTO, CA ON 5/17/24 Brantley Gilbert was the headliner for day one of KNCI 105.1 “Country in the Park” held at Cal...

Country In The Park Featuring Brantley Gilbert, Dustin Lynch, Brian Kelley, Drew Baldridge, & Bryan Martin Live Review – Cal Expo in Sacramento, Ca

June 10, 2024