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MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA Words & Photos by Arlene Brown Closing out their last show of their first ever arena tour, Denver based Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats didn’t need fireworks or confetti explosions to entertain at MGM Fenway on Saturday. Nathaniel filled the 5,000+ person capacity with his full, rich, emotion filled voice and his signature dance moves. The Night Sweats added in their incredible musicianship. Imagine the sounds of big band mixed with gospel and soul and good old fashioned American rock. Nathaniel stands with them adding a big left hook with lyrics you feel in your gut.  The Night Sweats are Mark Shusterman - keyboard, Patrick Meese - drums, Luke Mossman - guitar, Joseph Pope III - bass, horn section: Jeff Dazey - tenor sax, Wesley Watkins - trumpet, Andy Wild - saxophone. Currently promoting their new album South of Here , Saturday’s show was a perfect mix of their music from over the last ten years. Showcasing their current top hi...

Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY Words & Photos by Pavel Kaplan The energy before an RX Bandits show is electric - almost tangible. Especially in New York, where the punk scene is unlike any other and RXB’s following runs deep. Returning to my hometown for a night like this felt special. The sold-out Music Hall of Williamsburg was absolutely buzzing with excitement this past Pi Day, proving that ska isn’t just alive - it’s thriving. RX Bandits embody love, unity, and artistry in a way few bands can. Due to demand, they extended their 20th-anniversary tour for The Resignation , adding a special Brooklyn show with a fan-curated setlist. In their announcement, they said, “We know we missed a lot of cities… so we wanted to rectify that,” acknowledging the deep connection they share with their fans. They kicked things off with their high-energy track “In Her Drawer”, an anthem addressing the systemic struggles of mental health and normalization of drug abuse and addiction,...