Billy Idol Stormed The Anthem in Washington DC | 9.8.23

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Photos & Words by: Nate Payne

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The sun set below the horizon at the wharf on Friday and Billy Idol stormed the Stage at The Anthem in Washington DC, roping the crowd into a nonstop rock-fueled rollercoaster that raged like the days of old.

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Idol’s show seemed timeless as he roamed the stage snarling and growing during his performance. The setlist was an 80’s treasure trove of fan favorites including Rebel Yell, Mony Mony and the theme from Top Gun.

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Billy Idol Setlist

Dancing With Myself (Generation X song)

Cradle of Love

Flesh for Fantasy

Cage

To Be a Lover (William Bell cover)

Bitter Taste

Eyes Without a Face

Steve Stevens Guitar Solo

Mony Mony (Tommy James & the Shondells cover)

Running From the Ghost

One Hundred Punks (Generation X song)

Blue Highway / Top Gun Anthem

Rebel Yell

Encore:

Hot in the City

White Wedding

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His voice had sharpened and become even more grizzled, maximizing the notorious punk’s presence. Within munities the crowd was pumping their fists in the air in unison with the 80’s legend. The energy shot through the crowd in unparalleled fashion. For a brief moment, everyone unleased their inner punk. Fans from multiple generations sang together, sharing the collective experience that is Billy Idol.

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Bill Idol continues his performance through North America in 2023. For more information, please click the links below!  

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Opener: Alex Cameron | The Anthem | Nate Payne Photography | 9.8.23

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O.A.R. & The Goo Goo Dolls Bring The 'Big Night Out Tour' To Merriweather Post Pavilion | 8.4.23

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On August 4th Merriweather Post Pavilion was buzzing with nostalgic anticipation as fans eagerly awaited an epic night of music. The Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R.’s Big Night Out tour promised a blend of rock and alternative jams that would transport fans back to the late 90’s and 2000s.

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The sun set casting a warm glow over the pavilion, the Goo Goo Dolls took the stage to thunderous applause. The band, known for their heartfelt lyrics and timeless hits, started the night with classics like "Broadway" and "Slide." Lead singer, John Rzeznik perched on an equipment case with his foot in a medical boot. That didn’t seem to slow him down at all as the crowd swayed in unison, their voices blending with the music as the evening unfolded.

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Goo Goo Dolls Setlist

Broadway

Over and Over

Slide

Here Is Gone

Black Balloon

January Friend

Yeah, I Like You

So Alive

Sympathy

Lost

Come to Me

Name

Run All Night

Bringing On the Light

Better Days

Stay With You

Iris

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Later in the evening, City On Down blasted across the pavilion as O.A.R. stormed the stage. O.A.R.’s hometown shows at Merriweather are unlike any other. They always generate an electricity that is only possible in Maryland. The energy reached its peak during a special rendition of I Won’t Back Down, by Tom Petty.

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O.A.R. Setlist

City on Down

I Go Through

Shattered

Untitled

Black Rock

Toy Store

About and Hour ago

About Mr. Brown

I Won’t Back Down

Heaven

The Architect

Love and Memories

All Because of You

Hey Girl

Badfish

Delicate Few

That Was a Crazy Game of Poker

I Feel Home

Peace

Night Shift / Stir It Up

This Town

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Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R. continue the big night out tour through September. For more information please click the links below!

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Grace Potter Performs Livestream To Aid Vermont Flood Relief | 7.17.23

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During the dusky hours of a summer evening in July, Grace Potter resurrected her hit Monday night livestream series, Twilight Hour to help flood relief efforts in Vermont after historic flooding hit the state. Please consider calling 802-388-355 or visiting https://vermontcf.org to help aid residents of Vermont.

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Broadcasting from her family’s Barn in Vermont, the Grammy nominated artist played an incredible setlist featuring fan favorites such as Low Road and Nothing But The Water along with songs from her newest album Mother Road.

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The Barn acted as a music venue featuring a stage with Potter’s husband Eric Valentine running audio and cameras in addition to assisting with lighting. An Array of LEDs filled the space ebbing and flowing with Potter’s dynamic voice.

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Set List:

Nothing But the Water (1)

I Can’t Stand the Rain (Ann Peebles)

The Miner

Low Road

Big White Gate

Apologies

No Rain (Blind Melon)

Little Hitchhiker

Timekeeper

Medicine

The Mad Mad River

Stars

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The livestream marks another generous effort from Grace Potter to help raise awareness and fund relief efforts. To learn more about Grace Potter and her upcoming fall tour visit the links below.

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Please consider calling 802-388-355 or visiting https://vermontcf.org to help aid residents of Vermont.

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