Live Review: Black Label Society, Zakk Sabbath, and Dark Chapel Bring Triple the Power to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium

June 5, 2026

Zakk Wylde’s Musical Brotherhood Takes Over Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium LIVE NATION PRESENTS: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/ZAKK SABBATH/DARK CHAPEL AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN NASHVILLE, TN ON 5/14/26 ...

The SatchVai Band Turn Virtuosity Into Something Bigger at the Ryman Auditorium

Dwayne Cavanas

May 19, 2026

Concert Reviews, News

From Guitar Heroes to Bandmates: The SatchVai Band Take Over the Ryman Auditorium SATCHVAI BAND LIVE AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN NASHVILLE, TN ON 5/7/26 For decades, the pairing of ...

Jake Kiszka Q&A at Gibson Garage in Nashville

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

Dwayne Cavanas

December 20, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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

Dwayne Cavanas

November 2, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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

Dwayne Cavanas

November 1, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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 Ignites the Night with a Shock-Rock Spectacle

Dwayne Cavanas

October 15, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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 Prove the Metal Gods Still Reign Supreme on Their 2025 Tour

Dwayne Cavanas

October 14, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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

Dwayne Cavanas

October 10, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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

Dwayne Cavanas

August 18, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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...

HALESTORM Live Review – The Firstbank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tn

Dwayne Cavanas

August 11, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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...

SHINEDOWN Live Review – The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tn

Dwayne Cavanas

May 22, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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 Live Review – Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

March 4, 2025

Concert Reviews, News

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...

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

Dwayne Cavanas

September 23, 2024

Concert Reviews, News

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

Dwayne Cavanas

September 17, 2024

Concert Reviews, News

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

Dwayne Cavanas

August 8, 2024

Concert Reviews, News

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 Live Review – Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

July 9, 2024

Concert Reviews, News

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 Live Review – Cal Expo in Sacramento, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

June 10, 2024

Concert Reviews, News

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

Dwayne Cavanas

June 10, 2024

Concert Reviews, News

NEW COUNTRY 105.1 KNCI PRESENTS: BRANTLEY GILBERT/DUSTIN LYNCH/ BRIAN KELLEY/ DREW BALDRIDGE/ BRYAN MARTIN LIVE AT CAL EXPO IN SACRAMENTO, CA ON 5/17/24 It was one bright and sunny day at...

LIVING COLOUR Live Review – Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

March 17, 2024

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: LIVING COLOUR LIVE AT HARD ROCK LIVE IN WHEATLAND, CA ON 2/25/24 This is the first time since seeing Living Colour since the late 80’s as they tour with rock band Extre...

EXTREME Live Review – Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

March 5, 2024

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: EXTREME LIVE AT HARD ROCK LIVE IN WHEATLAND, CA ON 2/25/24 Extreme, the band that soared to fame in the late '80s and early '90s with their fusion of hard rock, funk, a...

THE NATIVE HOWL Live Review – Ace of Spades in Sacramento, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

January 2, 2024

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: THE NATIVE HOWL LIVE AT ACE OF SPADES IN SCRAMENTO, CA ON 12/5/23 The Native Howl took the stage at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades. It would be a night with their distinct ...

ZAKK SABBATH Live Review – Ace of Spades in Sacramento, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

December 18, 2023

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: ZAKK SABBATH LIVE AT ACE OF SPADES IN SCRAMENTO, CA ON 12/5/23 Zakk Sabbath is the tribute band by guitarist Zakk Wylde that covers the iconic songs of heavy metal pioneers...

VILLE VALO Live Review – Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, Ca

Lisa Cavanas

November 2, 2023

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: VV LIVE AT HARD ROCK LIVE IN WHEATLAND, CA ON 10/19/23 I’ve enjoyed several songs throughout the years that came from the Finnish band HIM. I ne...

BLACK VEIL BRIDES Live Review – Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, Ca

Lisa Cavanas

October 30, 2023

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: BLACK VEIL BRIDES LIVE AT HARD ROCK LIVE IN WHEATLAND, CA ON 10/19/23 As Hard Rock Live filled to capacity, you could sense the anticipation of fans eager...

‘Freaks On Parade’ Tour Featuring Rob Zombie/Alice Cooper/Ministry/Filter Live Review – Toyota Pavilion in Concord, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

October 5, 2023

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: ROB ZOMBIE / ALICE COOPER / MINISTRY / FILTER LIVE AT THE TOYOTA PAVILION IN CONCORD, CA ON 9/22/23 The Toyota Pavilion was transformed into a haven for metalheads an...

BRANTLEY GILBERT Live Review – Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

August 3, 2023

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: BRANTLEY GILBERT LIVE AT THE TOYOTA AMPHITHEATRE IN WHEATLAND, CA ON 7/8/23 Country music fans gathered at the Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland, CA, on July 8...

NICKELBACK Live Review – Toyota Amphithetare in Wheatland, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

July 28, 2023

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: NICKELBACK LIVE AT THE TOYOTA AMPHITHEATRE IN WHEATLAND, CA ON 7/8/23 Nickelback embarked on their "Feed the Machine" tour in 2017, which included a stop in N...

HARDY Live Review – Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, Ca

Dwayne Cavanas

April 3, 2023

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: HARDY LIVE AT HARD ROCK LIVE IN WHEATLAND, CA ON 3/11/23 Country artist Hardy is one who falls outside your standard country music. Yes, he has songs that tel...

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

Dwayne Cavanas

September 1, 2022

Concert Reviews, News

LIVE NATION PRESENTS: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH LIVE AT SHORELINE AMPHITHEATRE IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA ON 8/23/22 Five Finger Death Punch has been touring to promote their latest album release “A...