KIX- Bergen PAC, NJ 11/23/12

KIX is a great live band, plain and simple. You get energy, all the hits and front-man Steve Whiteman never holds back. These guys headlined a great double bill with Trixter opening up.

Trixter- Bergen PAC, NJ 11/23/12

Trixter played there usual day after Thanksgiving local Jersey show at the Bergen PAC in Englewood, NJ. Opening for KIX, they basically played a full set this night. See full song list below.

BulletBoys- Starland Ballroom, NJ 6/30/12

The Bulletboys were part of the 2012 America Rocks Tour that also included Great White, Faster Pussycat, Pretty Boy Floyd and Lillian Axe. Marq Torien is the only original member from the 80's line up. Marq handles the vocals, lead guitar and was jumping all over the stage while constantly encouraging the crowd to rock.

Trans Siberian Orchestra- Prudential Center, NJ 12/22/11

 Tran Siberian Orchestra plays annually during the holidays with an east and west coast group to cover the US. These east coast show is an yearly tradition for me, 4 years running.

Skid Row- Starland Ballroom, NJ 3/31/12

Skid Row headlined Starland Ballroom for their NJ homecoming show. They had Lynch Mob open for them which was a great double bill. It's been nearly 5 years since the last time I saw these guys.

Y&T- BB Kings, NY 3/2/12

Y&T does not play many East Coast shows but at least they hit BB Kings in NYC once a year. Dave Meniketti can still sing and shred like he did 30 years ago. I always liked his unique voice.

Adrenaline Mob- Hiro Ballroom, NY 3/12/12

  This was Adrenaline Mobs debut CD release show in NYC at the Hiro Ballroom. I never actually heard of this place before but it's actually a cool small club with an Asian theme. They played the entire new CD plus a couple Sabbath covers. All 4 guys sounded great and Mike Orlando is an insane guitar player.

Lynch Mob- Starland Ballroom, NJ 3/31/12

  What better way to start my first post here with my favorite guitarist, George Lynch. He is currently revolving between a few different projects but tonight Lynch Mob opened up for Skid Row at the Starland Ballroom in NJ.