EDITORIAL NOTE: This was originally written for All Music Magazine, but there were concerns from the Madison Square Garden photographer(s) that some of the photos taken were breaking the rules of the arena for professional press photography. It was removed from All Music Magazine website for legal purposes. Genesis photos taken by Ray Louie Photography in this article were taken by a Sony RX100 VII point and shoot camera from my ticketed seat at both shows (MSG Sect. […]
Originally published in All Music Magazine https://allmusicmagazine.com/judas-priest-brought-metal-monday-to-charlotte-north-carolina-at-the-pnc-music-pavilion-9-13-21/ Judas Priest brought metal Monday to Charlotte at the PNC Music Pavilion. The British metal gods brought the Swedish army as their opening act, better known as the power metal band Sabaton. Surprisingly, the PNC Music Pavilion was not even half full for one of the biggest heavy metal bands in the world. Only the most loyal Judas Priest and Sabaton fans showed up for the concert. Factors included the concert started late […]
Originally published in All Music Magazine (https://allmusicmagazine.com/rockin-colorado-with-styx-at-riverdale-regional-park-in-brighton-colorado-9-11-21/) by Ray Louie Photographer/Writer Rockin’ Colorado with Styx. Styx’s fans welcome the band back to Colorado at Riverdale Regional Park in Brighton, Colorado. JEFFERSON STARSHIP The late summer concert began with Jefferson Starship against a beautiful Colorado sunset. Cathy Richardson is fantastic as the lead vocalist. She captures the spirit of the band throughout the show. The band began with the classic “Find Your Way Back” and “Can’t Find Love.” Jefferson […]
Originally published in All Music Magazine (https://allmusicmagazine.com/80s-hard-rock-glam-metal-concert-at-the-colorado-freedom-fest-for-a-good-cause-june-26-2021/) by Ray Louie Photographer/Writer On June 26, 2021, I travel back to 1988 for an all-day 80’s hard rock/glam metal concert. It was like watching MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball LIVE without Riki Rachtman. This was also my first music festival of 2021, covering for All Music Magazine. Colorado Freedom Fest is an all-day 80’s hard rock/glam metal concert for veterans to have fun and connect with other fans. A rally […]
