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The Providence crowd came out early to see a great rock and roll show. By the time Cavo took to the stage the venue was already nearly full. Despite some early sound glitches, the crowd was really getting into the band’s music, including performances of their well-known songs “Champagne” and “Crash.” The band seemed very happy to be there and thanked everyone for listening.

Lifehouse put on an incredible energetic performance. The music was tight and Jason Wade’s vocals sounded great. During “Nerve Damage,” Wade ran into the crowd and up into the stands. The fans were giving him enthusiastic hugs and high-fives. I’d never seen Lifehouse perform live before, and was completely impressed with just how well these guys owned the stage.  With ten years and five albums under their belt, it should have come as no surprise.  I discovered what the many fans in the crowd already knew; Lifehouse rocks!

When Chris Daughtry took the stage with his band, I almost didn’t recognize him because he was sporting an unshaven head.   But once Daughtry started to belt out their tunes, the music was instantly recognizable.  Chris Daughtry’s vocals sound incredible live, and he puts everything he has into the performance. During the set, the band played a rousing cover of Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell, ” followed by “Home,” from their self-titled debut.  During “Home,” Jason Wade jumped back on stage to perform the song with Daughtry.   It was a great moment to watch, from a show already packed with great moments, great music, and a receptive crowd.

When covering these events, sometimes you leave a show feeling spent up and tired, especially if the bands onstage are just going through the motions of the performance.  Tonight, three great bands gave it their all, and on nights like this you leave feeling like you never want it to end.

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with Natasha Bedingfield and Lady Gaga

November 6, 2008
Dunkin Donuts Center
Providence, RI

It’s been fifteen years since the New Kids on the Block last played in Providence, Rhode Island. The fans may be a little bit older, but they’re also a lot louder than they used to be. The house was packed with ravenous screaming fans.

Natasha Bedingfield

Lady Gaga started the night off. The sound and lighting were great from the opening note. She worked the stage well add easy kept everyone’s attention with her great vocal performance and her alluring stage presence. I had never seen her perform before, and was instantly hooked. Her music is infectious and really makes you want to move.

Natasha Bedingfield had a lot of energy on stage. She seemed very comfortable onstage and interacted quite a bit with the crowd and her band. She effortlessly belted out all her familiar tunes. I seemed like her set ended too quickly, because the entire crowd was completely enthralled and wanted to hear more.

But the real fun was just getting started. As the new kids rose up from below the stage, the crowd erupted in screams and cheers. The decibels reached a level I have never heard before (and I’ve been to many, many concerts). Many in the crowd were adorned with giant NKOTB pins, NKOTB pink jackets, NKOTB T-Shirts, etc.. The crowd was a diverse mix. Many of the women who were fans back in the ’80′s are now bringing their daughters to see the show.

New Kids on the Block

Since the boys were close to home, they made many references to the home teams; Patriots and Celtics, which got the crowd going even more. They also did a tribute to those who were lost, flashing images on the screen of lost family members and entertainers like Aaliyah, Curt Cobain, Frank Sinatra, Lisa Lopez, and others. While they performed the song “Grown Man” from their new album The Block, they also had the Pussycat Dolls up on the screen. It added a lot or flair to an already spectacular show.

During their set they also switched to playing in the back of the arena. Once the crowd realized what was going on, the entire sea of people rushed toward the other end like a tsunami. They performed many of their trademark dance moves throughout the night, but with some new twists and turns added. I especially liked watching Danny start to break-dance at one point. It was clear that NKOTB did a lot of work to get ready for this tour. Their performance was well polished and the crowd loved it.