By Bryan F. Ahearn There’s something in the orange, and then there’s something about Zach Bryan in Denver. A night that began in a torrential downpour ended in a 70,000-strong choir concert set to fireworks—a fitting celebration of the togetherness Zach Bryan inspired during Night 2 at Empower Field in Denver. For just over 2Continue reading “Orange Smokeshow: Zach Bryan Captivates Denver”
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Sugar Gifts Denver All Their Favorite Things, And Then Some
By Bryan F. Ahearn What a show in Denver Tuesday night. Never mind that it had been over 30 years since the 90s power-pop trio known as Sugar had set out on a U.S. tour. Or even reformed to play their first show this past May. On Tuesday night, August 11, 2026, time not onlyContinue reading “Sugar Gifts Denver All Their Favorite Things, And Then Some”
Tremonti’s New Single “Just Too Much” Is More Than Enough
New single & music video arrive alongside album/tour announcement. By Bryan F. Ahearn Yesterday, Mark Tremonti announced the January 10, 2025 release of “The End Will Show Us How,” the sixth album by Tremonti—the 4-piece band bearing his namesake and trademark rock metal grit. And if the first single “Just Too Much” is any indication,Continue reading “Tremonti’s New Single “Just Too Much” Is More Than Enough”
Mile High Magic: Foo Fighters Play Their Largest-Ever American Concert in Denver
By Bryan F. Ahearn That the Foo Fighters were playing their largest-ever concert in the United States after 30 years was not lost on frontman Dave Grohl Saturday night in Denver, as the vivaciously energetic frontman froze, on more than one occasion, at the sheer size and attendance at Empower Field—home of the NFL’s DenverContinue reading “Mile High Magic: Foo Fighters Play Their Largest-Ever American Concert in Denver”
‘Tis The Season: Mark Tremonti Rocks For A Special Cause That’s Out Of This World
By Bryan F. Ahearn Where one “flying saucer” idea took an acclaimed rock musician, this is the story of a dream, a gift, and a legacy, that has gone on to touch lives around the world. For Grammy award-winning songwriter Mark Tremonti, when an idea takes off, the adage is literal. Tremonti assigns an emojiContinue reading “‘Tis The Season: Mark Tremonti Rocks For A Special Cause That’s Out Of This World”
Friendship Commanders Release Spellbinding Third Album “MASS”
By Bryan Ahearn On their third album, “MASS,” Friendship Commanders—the Nashville rock duo of vocalist/guitarist Buick Audra and drummer/bassist Jerry Roe—return with gale-force grunge anthems and cathartic, tear-down lyrics, fashioning this album into a restoration project for the ages. Score: 5/5 On the surface, MASS is described as a concept record about memory, language, andContinue reading “Friendship Commanders Release Spellbinding Third Album “MASS””
Queensrÿche: Packs The House, Claims A Modern-Day Empire
Queensrÿche pulled off a rousing performance Friday night in Colorado that just might have left few missing the familiar hits of old. March 24, 2023 Tickets: http://www.queensrycheofficial.com/tour-dates/ By Bryan Ahearn DENVER—The screams? Deafening. The darkness? Inviting. The masses jam-packed Denver’s Gothic Theater in Denver Friday night. Waiting. Watching. And, ready—for their injection of rock n’Continue reading “Queensrÿche: Packs The House, Claims A Modern-Day Empire”
Stephen Pearcy of RATT Delivers A Knock-Out Party, And He’s Just The Man To Do It
Pearcy will tour RATT hits all summer, so go buy that ticket. Go support your rock heroes, and be a hero to yourself the morning after. Concert Score: 10/10 Venue Score: 10/10 By Bryan Ahearn February 24, 2023 PARKER, CO—Even if only for a night, Stephen Pearcy, the original voice of RATT, brought the picketedContinue reading “Stephen Pearcy of RATT Delivers A Knock-Out Party, And He’s Just The Man To Do It”
Visions of Atlantis gives an amazing rock performance—and it’s no common man’s tale.
Their uniquely engaging North American tour runs through March 5, with dates almost nightly. Score: 10/10 By Bryan Ahearn DENVER—The year was 2020, and the concert world went into lockdown, resulting in cancelled concerts, dashed hopes, and in many cases…bands not only finding not only having to find their way home, but one day…knowing, thatContinue reading “Visions of Atlantis gives an amazing rock performance—and it’s no common man’s tale.”
Unleash The Archers, The Award-Winning Metal Band, Connects With Fans To Deliver Mind-Blowing Performance In Denver
When Unleash The Archers last left off in Denver in March of 2020, it was to be their last show for almost 18 months. Fast forward to last Saturday night, Unleash The Archers finally returned to Denver, and to their legend that has only grown since. By Bryan Ahearn A singular, terrestrial planet, with diverseContinue reading “Unleash The Archers, The Award-Winning Metal Band, Connects With Fans To Deliver Mind-Blowing Performance In Denver”
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