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    My 4th Scarefest Experience!!

    October 19 2024 / No Comments
    I went to ScareFest Weekend for the 4th time in Lexington, Kentucky on October 19 of 2024.
     
    It’s definitely one of my favorite conventions.
     
    Although I will say this is the biggest one I’ve seen them do yet.
     
    That’s great, but I could see it seemed a bit overwhelming and maybe some of the staff was unprepared for the massive crowd.
     
    Having said that, what I saw at least was mostly positive and I had a wonderful experience.
     
    The staff was good to me. I know there were complaints, but I’m grateful to the staff.
     
    Especially when one of them got me out of the general admission line (I had a Weekend Plus ticket, not GA.) after an hour and got me into the correct line.
     
    And some of the photo op lines were a bit chaotic, but these are big events and things can change. So I’m fine with it.
     
    And as I said, I had a wonderful time.
     
    All the celebrities I met (Dick Warlock, Nick Castle, R.A. Mihailoff, and Adam Green) were all very nice.  There were a ton of other celebrities there, but I could not afford all of them.  
     
    I spoke to R.A. and Adam for a little bit, which was nice. R.A. discussed his movie Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, which I really like and he appreciated me saying that and told me about the movie.
     
    Adam, who is the creator of the Hatchet movie franchise, discussed with me his show Holliston, a horror sitcom, that unfortunately only lasted two seasons because of corporate bureaucracy. It’s a great show. Seek it out.
     
    I actually even opened up one of Dick’s water bottles for him when I met him. He’s a great man and a stunt legend (Kurt Russell’s stuntman for 25 years) and is most famous for being Michael Myers in the original Halloween II and was one of the villains in Halloween III.
     
    Nick is the original Michael Myers for most of the original Halloween movie, and had cameos in the last Halloween trilogy. He’s also a writer (Escape From New York and Hook) and director (Dennis The Menace and Major Payne) just to name a few.
     
    I got selfies and autographs of all of them.
     
    I also got pro photo ops with Dick, Nick, R. A. (dressed up as Leatherface), and the legendary Clive Barker, in one of his last scheduled public appearances. I did not want to fight his autograph line, so I just got a picture, but even in my brief encounter with him, he was very kind. Thank you all sooooo much for everything.
     
    Oh and I met Sean Clark of Horror’s Hallowed Grounds (a phenomenal series in which he goes to various movie locations) and the podcast The Thing With Two Heads. Thank you for taking our picture together and giving me a little bit of swag.
     
    I also went to a Michael Myers Q&A Panel, which had Nick, Dick, Jade Jude Courtney, Tom Morga, and Tyler Mane. All who have played Michael Myers. They all had great things about playing the character.
     
    I’m leaving things out, but again, this was such a fun day. It was long and tiring, but a ton of fun and it was all worth it.

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    My Scarefest Experience

    October 22 2023 / No Comments
    • Date of Event: October 21, 2023
    • Location of Event: Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY

    For the 3rd time, I went to Scarefest.

    I’m going to try to tell my experience in sequence as to how the day went.

    Of course I won’t say everything because I can never remember every minute detail, but I’ll do my best to describe this great day I had.

    Scarefest may now be the biggest horror convention in the U.S.

    I went on the most busiest day, Saturday.

    I initially thought it was going to literally be a nightmare because the line was outside of the building and at that point across the street at a hotel next door.

    And I was worried because I had a photo op at 11:15 AM, and it was almost 11 when I got in line, so I was very worried.

    Luckily, some staff members came outside and told people that if they had an early photo op that they could go on inside.

    So, I did go inside, got my bracelet for the day (some had badges, I had a bracelet), and went in when doors opened at 11.

    I went right to the photo op line to get my picture taken with actress Adrienne Barbeau, who has starred in Maude, Someone’s Watching Me, The Fog, Escape From New York, Swamp Thing, and so many other movies and shows.  She’s even an author too.

    Anyway, I got my picture taken with Adrienne.  She’s a very sweet person and I thank her.

    I then went to get my picture taken with a Terminator cyborg!!

    I’m a HUGE Terminator fan (I love all the movies.) so this was a geek moment for me.  I had to do it.

    I was going to go get either a picture or autograph from Kane Hodder, maybe the most famous Jason Voorhees of them all, but I ultimately didn’t because I wanted to walk around awhile before I went to the Q&As I was going to attend, which were many and frankly, I didn’t think I could afford it this time.

    Before I go on, though, for anyone who reads this, I want to say that Kane Hodder is loved by soooooo many people and I have nothing but respect for him as a talent.

    However, something happened last year when I did meet him that still stings.

    I met him at Scarefest last year and mostly, he was great.  I got a great picture with him, which I still love, and I was able to ask him a question at a Q&A.  He answered great, but then he said to the audience in reference to me “Ron Jeremy ladies and gentlemen!”.  The audience laughed, albeit nervously or should I say an ooooooh moment happened amongst the audience.

    Now, I know it was a joke and I took it that way and went on with my day.

    And I’ve seen enough videos of Kane that I can tell he has a very sarcastic sense of humor, which is fine.

    However, it ultimately stung because I was reminded of this joke later when I was paying for gas one night on the way home from work, and this cashier had the gall to say to me as I was walking out of the gas station and I quote “have a nice evening Mr. Jeremy” and snickered.

    WTF?!?!?!?!?!

    Again, I know Kane was joking and screw the gas station guy (also a Facebook person even called me Ron Jeremy Jr. even earlier on than all of this when all I did was post a picture of myself and Lou Ferrigno together when I met him a few years ago).

    Trust me, I did nothing to deserve this.

    I don’t think I look like Ron Jeremy, nor do I want to.

    Jeremy is in prison for the rest of his life, one of the charges of which is rape.

    That is not a laughing matter.

    And that is not anything I want to be associated with.

    Again, I know Kane was joking and please don’t think I’m knocking him, but I’m also saying that the joke stung me and I did not ask for it nor deserved it.

    I’m sorry but this has bothered me for a year and I don’t think about it often, but when I do, it hurts.

    OK rant over.  Back to this great day because it was great.

    I walked around a little while and checked out a lot of the great vendors and tried to see all the celebrities signing stuff/taking seflies at their tables.  I did not see all of them, but I saw many and it was great seeing all the ones I saw (Richard Dreyfuss, Tom Savini, Greg Nicotero, Dylan McDermott, R.A. Mihailoff, Adrienne King, Amy Steel, I may have seen Kimberly Beck, Lar Park Lincoln, Jack Osbourne, Danielle Harris, Scout Taylor-Compton, and several others).

    Now, I usually don’t go up to these people unless I’m paying for something (autograph/selfie) and unfortunately I couldn’t because I was broke.  I know you’re supposed to have a lot of money at these events but in this case, I was on a budget and it was a tight one.  So I did what I could, which was still a lot I think.  Hopefully I can plan better in the future.

    Having said that, I did go say hi to Melanie Kinnaman, the star of Friday The 13th Part V because she told me on Facebook to come and say hi to her.  So I did.  Very nice person.  And I truly do enjoy Part V.  Many don’t but I do.  I appreciate her kindness.  

    And I’m sure most of these people are kind but again I don’t want to get in line and just say hi because I know they don’t want that.  They want you to buy something and I understand that.

    And trust me, if I was rich, I would get every autograph on everything and pictures with everyone.

    But I’m not rich and I’ve been to many of these and some I’ve spent more at than others.

    I really wanted to spend a lot at this one but again, I couldn’t.

    And I’m sorry about that.

    Anyway, once I walked around for awhile, I went to the first Q&A I was going to attend that day, and it was a Day Of The Dead panel.

    The panel included Tom Savini, Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Jarlath Conroy, John Amplas, Mark Tierno, and Debra Gordon.

    They talked about their experiences making Dawn Of The Dead, working with director/writer George Romero (R.I.P.), and it was a great time had by all.

    Right after them was a Friday The 13th Panel of some of the actresses whose characters survived the movies they were in.

    The panel included Adrienne King (star of Part 1 and briefly in Part 2 and did a fan film called Jason Rising), Amy Steel (Part 2), Melanie Kinnaman (Part V as I mentioned above), Lar Park Lincoln (Part 7), and Jensen Daggett (Part 8:  Jason Takes Manhattan).  Kimberly Beck (Part 4) was scheduled to appear but didn’t.

    This was another great time where all the actresses talked about their experiences making their respective movies of the Jason franchise.

    Adrienne told a story of how her scene in Part 2 was basically the last thing done on the movie and that she had to ad-lib the whole thing, and that the weapon used to kill her character was actually not retractable, so that was dangerous.

    Lar said this gave her the indication later on after she did Part 7 that she probably better not return for Part 8 and she didn’t.

    That was just one story.  Loved seeing these great actresses and it was a very fun time.

    After this, I went to eat at the food court they had, which was a pretty big room and had some good food.

    However, I will say that even though it was a big room, it could’ve been bigger because I ended up eating on the floor.

    But oh well minor complaint.

    I then went back to the same room I was at for the previous two Q&As for more of them.

    Next Q&A was a Jaws Reunion panel.

    This included Richard Dreyfuss (Hooper in Jaws), Susan Backlinie (the first person to be killed in Jaws), Jeffrey Voorhees (Alex Kintner in Jaws), and Jeffrey Kramer (Deputy Hendricks in Jaws and Jaws 2).

    I had met Richard Dreyfuss in 2018 at another convention and he’s great.

    Not only a great actor, but has lots of stories to tell, is funny, and just awesome I think.

    Everyone told their stories, but Richard did a lot of the talking and was asked the most questions from the fans.

    He was asked about the play that is currently on Broadway about the making of Jaws and he said it is not accurate at all, saying that Robert Shaw is a hero of his and that they got along great. 

    He said that nothing worked on Jaws, but that the movie became great due to the editing and music, which many have sand and agreed with.

    He said that he, Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, Steven Spielberg, and editor Verna Fields wrote the movie.

    He said that Robert Shaw’s famous speech in the movie was written by a lot of people (Spielberg and Shaw themselves, John Milius, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas). 

    Dreyfuss said that Shaw and Spielberg ultimately took parts of each person’s attempts and made it into what it is.

    He then said that Shaw attempted to do the speech drunk, and this ended up being what Dreyfuss called the longest day of his life up to that point.

    He said that Shaw called Spielberg late in the night and asked him “how badly did I embarrass myself?”  And Spielberg said “not fatally”.

    So the next day Shaw came in, sober, and did it in one take, and that’s what’s in the movie.

    Awesome awesome stuff.

    I can’t thank Richard Dreyfuss and the Jaws cast enough for that great Q&A session.

    Next up was “The Directors Cut” Q&A with Tom Savini, Greg Nicotero, and Damien Leone.

    They talked about some of their respective works, which is a lot, especially Savini and Nicotero.

    Very smart and innovative people.

    After this was “Killer Conversation” Q&A, which featured Nick Castle, James Jude Courtney, Doug Bradley, David Thornton, and Felissa Rose.

    Nick and James talked about their times playing Michael Myers (Nick in the original and the 3 newer ones in cameos) and James playing Michael in the 3 newer ones, doing most of the work.

    Doug, a super nice guy by the way, talked about the Hellraiser franchise, how he met Clive Barker (Hellraiser creator), how he became an actor and his process (he’s never had one acting lesson), and about how a Michael Myers vs. Pinhead movie idea was bandied about, but unfortunately has never happened.

    David talked about how he became an actor, his process, and about working in the Terrifier movies.

    Felissa also talked about how she became an actress and her process.

    Again, awesome stuff.

    After this, I walked around a little more and came pretty close to buying a Jason mask because I wanted Kane Hodder to sign it.

    Again, I passed earlier because I didn’t think I had enough money, but it looked like I could afford the mask after all.  But I misunderstood and I was told it was more than I thought it would be if it was signed so I again unfortunately passed.  Maybe next year because Kane comes to all of these.

    But I’ll say this.  I know I said what I said earlier, but Kane is definitely great to his fans and I could tell he was really into interacting with everyone.

    He was originally scheduled to be part of two Q&As that day, but he didn’t, and I’m guessing that’s because he wanted to sign/take selfies and pictures/interact with as many fans as he could.

    I’ve seen another hero of mine do this very same thing this much, and that was Chuck Norris.

    So I’m sorry I took slight to his sarcastic joke last year, but I can tell he really does care about his fans and I’ve read many stories of how kind he’s been to fans, and especially kids.

    When I was in line, I heard that Kane’s time at his table was nearly up and he said he felt bad about it because he didn’t want to disappoint anyone.

    So good on you Kane.

    OK this was definitely a great, full day, but the best was saved for last.

    I attended a live podcast event called Talk Scary To Me.

    This was episode 98 of this podcast, hosted by Danielle Harris (Halloween 4 and 5, the two Rob Zombie Halloween movies, and so much more) and Scout Taylor-Compton (also starred in the Rob Zombie Halloween movies and more).  This episode will be available for download/streaming either Tuesday, October 24, or Halloween day (Tuesday October 31).

    Their guest was Jack Osbourne, who is the son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.

    I got to say hi to him as I walked into the room.

    Very smart guy.

    The podcast started and Jack ultimately came on stage a little later on and I’m telling you this was so much fun.

    Lots of stories and laughs, games were played, questions were asked and answered.  You just had to be there and I’m glad I was.

    I really enjoyed this very much.

    Before the podcast, I and all the other fans received a bag of goodies (a nice tote bag with a signed picture of Danielle and Scout, a keychain, a pin with their faces on it, and some candy.  Hey it’s Halloween time.).  They also had a lot of merch too (shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc.).

    And after the podcast, Danielle and Scout took pictures with everyone.

    Danielle said fans didn’t have to do it but this was part of the experience if they wanted it.  And of course most stayed to have their pictures taken.

    I got to tell them both I had so much fun and they appreciated that.

    I told Danielle that Halloween 4 is one of my favorites and she thanked me and I told both Danielle and Scout that I loved seeing them together in the Rob Zombie Halloween movies.

    They were both very appreciative and kind.

    I can’t thank Danielle and Scout enough for the great time had by me and by all of us in the audience.

    An AWESOME way to end this long but fun and rewarding day.

    I hope to go again next year, although considering it almost took me hours to get inside, I may pay a little more and get the VIP or Weekend Ticket Pass so I can get in an hour earlier than most of the people attending.

    Thank you to the staff members that told me I could go in sooner if I had an early photo op.  They really saved my day!!

    And Thank you everyone at Scarefest for such a great time.

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    Pay Attention!!: My Scarefest Horror & Paranormal Convention 2022 Experience

    October 24 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Convention: October 22, 2022
    • Location of Convention: Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
    Wow what a Saturday. I went to ScareFest Horror & Paranormal Convention 2022 in Lexington and met a bunch of awesome people.
     
    Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), Kane Hodder (Jason), Lance Henriksen (The Terminator, Near Dark, Pumpkinhead, Aliens, Alien 3, Hard Target, The Quick and The Dead, Millenium, Alien vs Predator and so much more, and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Die Hard 2, The Sopranos, The X Files, We Are Marshall, Scorpion,Peacemaker and so much more).
     
    I saw a lot of other cool people too.
     
    I truly felt the blade of Robert’s Freddy nails, Kane truly choked me a bit (He does that during photo ops often, which I think is pretty awesome!  Although I have a complaint about him which I’ve typed below this.), Lance really talked to me, and Patrick was cool too.
     
    When I was waiting in line to get my picture taken with Englund, he was walking along and stopped and looked at a Freddy lookalike girl and said to her “pay attention!”. Really cool.
     
    I was able to ask Kane a question at a Q&A that was about a video game he’s part of. I asked him about Jason X, which I really like.  I said above that I enjoyed the phot op with Kane, and I am a fan of his work, but after he answered my question, he said to the crowd “Ron Jeremy ladies and gentlemen!” in reference to me.  Now, I know he has a smart aleck sense of humor, but I did nothing to deserve that.  And being compared to someone who is spending the rest of his life in prison on rape charges is NOT funny.  That was my only negative about this experience.
     
    I have two pictures with Lance because I think he got somewhat distracted briefly and he insisted the photographer take another picture. So I got two pictures!
     
    When I went to his autograph line (he signed a picture of his character in The Terminator), he told me he enjoyed working with Paul Winfield (RIP) in that movie and when I told him some of the lines, he gave me one back too.
     
    And I guess he saw my Chuck Norris Lonewolf hat from The Expendables 2 and asked me if I was in the military.
     
    I told him I wasn’t but I told him about my Pawpaw being a paratrooper and my Aunt Garnie being a nurse in World War 2.
     
    He seemed very interested and impressed with what I was saying and he told me he had been in the Navy.
     
    I wish I had told him thank you for your service but I forgot.
     
    But anyways, he took the time to speak to me and every fan in line.
     
    He had a quite a line too and it was slow at times because some fans he spoke to for 10 minutes which is unheard of at events like this.
     
    But it’s great because he truly cares.
     
    He was worth the price of admission alone.
     
    What a great day, other than Kane Hodder comparing me to Ron Jeremy.  Not funny Kane. 

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    I Met Dee!! My Scarefest Weekend Experience

    September 14 2019 / No Comments
    • Date of Event: September 14, 2019
    • Location of Event: Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
    I went to Scarefest 2019 today in Lexington, Kentucky.
     
    There were several cool celebrities there like Lee Majors (who I have met twice, very nice man), Bruce Campbell, Clu Gulager, Mick Foley, and others.
     
    But I went there specifically to meet one of my biggest heroes: Dee Snider!!
     
    Dee signed all of my stuff.
     
    We conversed.
     
    He insisted I take pictures of him signing my stuff.
     
    He was funny. He was sooo nice to me.
     
    I had tweeted Dee on and off a bunch for a few years, and one day this year, I sent him a few pics of the stuff I have of his work (CDs, DVDs) saying I need to figure out what to bring to this event for him to sign.
     
    He was blown away by it.
     
    Instead of just saying oh that’s cool Lucas or words to that effect, Dee said “You’re hardcore. Bring what you got and I’ll sign all of it”. And he did.
     
    I’ve been a fan for 21 years.
     
    I sadly never got to see his band Twisted Sister in concert, but I did finally see Dee in 2017 in Northfield, Ohio.
     
    And I saw him in Kettering, Ohio this summer with Kings Of Chaos.
     
    It was an honor meeting Dee today.
     
    He went above and beyond for me, and he didn’t have to.
     
    But I will forever appreciate his kindness and generosity.
     
    And thank you to Danny Stanton for helping make this happen for me as well.
     
    The last thing I said to Dee was that I’m a fan for life. And I am.
     
    Another big highlight in my life.
     
    This is what I live for.

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  • Concert List

    June 28 2023 /

    Here’s a list of concerts I’ve attended through the years. I’ll update this page as they happen.

    Click on date to be taken to the review post.

    Dates with * don’t have an accompanying post, so they do not contain a link.

    Last update: November 18, 2024

    2025

    • 1/24/2025 – The Rickey Medlocke Band @Plaza Theatre in Glasgow, KY*
    • 3/28/2025 – Fantasticon @Glass City Convention Center in Toledo, OH*
    • 7/12/2025 – Rock The Country (Nickelback, Hank Williams Jr.) @Boyd County Fairgrounds in Ashland, KY*

    2024

    • 1/15/2024– Madonna @Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI
    • 2/10/2024 – John 5 And The Creatures @The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 2/20/2024 – Mr. Big @Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI-Mariah went with me. Happy Birthday Mariah!!
    • 3/1/2024 – Mammoth WVH/Nita Strauss @Bogarts in Cincinnati, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 3/16/2024 – KK’s Priest/L.A. Guns/Burning Witches @The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH
    • 3/22/2024-3/24/2024 – Big Ears Festival (3/22/2024-John Paul Jones, 3/23/2024-Sons Of Chipotle (feat. John Paul Jones), Herbie Hancock, 3/24/2024-John Paul Jones and Thurston Moore) in Knoxville, TN
    • 4/6/2024 – Donnie Iris And The Cruisers @The Bluestone in Columbus, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 5/10/2024 – Nolan Taylor: Behind The Curtain Series Event @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-My friend Jamie went with me.
    • 5/12/2024 – Angel @The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-I met Angel too for the 2nd time!!
    • 5/17/2024 – Saxon/Uriah Heep @Bogarts in Cincinnati, OH
    • 5/26/2024 – A Conversation with Rita Moreno @Ohio University Southern Campus in Ironton, OH
    • 6/14/2024 – Warrant/Firehouse/Bulletboys @Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, OH
    • 6/22/2024 – Molly Hatchet @Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 7/11/2024 – The Artimus Pyle Band @The Ludlow Garage in Cincinnati, OH-I met Artimus!!
    • 7/13/2024 – Fanboy Expo Knoxville @Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN-I met Danny Glover, Danny Trejo, Michael Rooker, Dave “The Snake” Sabo and Rachel Bolan of the band Skid Row, and Roger Christian of Star Wars and Alien fame.
    • 7/20/2024 – Tom Keifer/John Corabi @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY*-My friend Brandon went with me.
    • 8/2/2024 – Creed/3 Doors Down/Finger Eleven @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 9/14/2024 – Horrorhound Weekend @Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH-I met Heather Langenkamp, Tom Atkins, Scott Ian, and Don Shanks.
    • 9/22/2024 – Dirty Honey/The Band Feel @Bogarts in Cincinnati, OH
    • 9/24/2024 – Extreme/Living Colour @ Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
    • 9/26/2024 – Burton Cummings @Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, OH
    • 10/6/2024 – Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters @New Barn Theatre in Mount Vernon, KY
    • 10/17/2024 – Friday The 13th Live w/OG Jason Ari Lehman @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-I got my picture taken with Ari too.
    • 10/19/2024 – Scarefest Weekend @Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY-I met Clive Barker, Dick Warlock, Nick Castle, R.A. Mihailoff, Adam Green, Sean Clark, and Jade Jude Courtney said hi to me.
    • 11/8/2024 – Sebastian Bach @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-I went with my friend John Robinette.
    • 12/7/2024 – Galaxycon Columbus @Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH*-I’m meeting Michael Jai White.

    2023

    • 1/21/2023 – Lita Ford/ Firehouse @ Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-I went with my friend Brandon.
    • 2/18/2023 – Jackyl @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH
    • 3/1/2023 – The Winery Dogs: 202III World Tour @ The King of Clubs in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 3/12/2023 – Angel @ The Token Lounge in Westland, MI-Mariah went with me.
    • 3/24/2023 – Mark Farner @ Ritz Theatre in Tiffin, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 3/26/2023 – Fozzy @ Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 4/4/2023 – Queensryche w/ Marty Friedman; Trauma: Digital Noise Alliance Tour @ Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH
    • 4/20/2023 – Hot Tuna: Acoustic 2023 Tour @ Riverfront Live in Cincinnati, OH
    • 4/22/2023 – The Joe Perry Project @ The Crofoot in Pontiac, OH
    • 4/23/2023 – Kip Winger @ The Belle & The Bear in Cincinnati, OH
    • 4/24/2023 – Snarky Puppy: Empire Central North American Tour 2023 @ Ritter Park Amphitheater in Huntington, WV-I went with my brother Christopher and his girlfriend.
    • 5/5/2023 – Great White/ Riley’s L.A. Guns w/ Lost Hearts @ Smugglers Run in Wyandotte, MI-I met Riley’s L.A. Guns!! Rest In Peace Steve Riley. Thanks for your kindness to me.
    • 5/7/2023 – Seal w/ Trevor Horn: World Tour 2023 @ The Louisville Palace in Louisville, KY
    • 5/27/2023 – Sonic Temple Festival (KISS, Rob Zombie, etc.) @ Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH
    • 6/10/2023 – Jack Russell’s Great White @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH-I met Jack and the band!! Thanks Robby Lochner!!
    • 7/1/2023 – Kuarantine w/ Blackwater @ JD Legends in Franklin, OH
    • 7/15/2023 – Stryper w/ The Fifth @ Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY
    • 7/22/2023 – Vanilla Fudge @ The Kent Stage in Kent, OH
    • 7/28/2023 – Grand Funk Railroad @ Goodyear Theater in Akron, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 8/5/2023 – Dokken and Lynch Mob @ Smuggler’s Run in Wyandotte, MI
    • 8/10/2023 – Ted Nugent with Opener Hillbilly Vegas @ Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
    • 8/12/2023-8/13/2023 – Huntington Comic & Toy Convention 2023 @ Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 8/20/2023 – Jethro Tull The Seven Decades Tour @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
    • 8/23/2023 – Alter Bridge w/Sevendust & MJT @ The Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/26/2023 – Sweet & Angel @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-I met Angel too!!!!!
    • 9/2/2023 – Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas @ Portsmouth River Days in Portsmouth, OH-Jamie went with me.
    • 9/23/2023 – FarmAid (Willie Nelson & Family/Neil Young/John Mellencamp/Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds/Bob Weir and Wolf Bros/More) @ Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, IN
    • 10/9/2023 – Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band @Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV
    • 10/11/2023 – Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band @Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-I went with my friend John Robinette.
    • 10/14/2023 – Mike Tramp @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-I met Mike!!
    • 10/21/2023 – Scarefest Weekend @ Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY

    2022

    • 2/25/2022 – Jack Russell’s Great White @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 3/12/2022 – New Edition w/Jodeci The Culture Tour @ Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 3/19/2022 – Slaughter @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH
    • 3/27/2022 – Judas Priest w/Queensryche 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour @ Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV
    • 4/2/2022 – Doyle w/Wednesday 13 @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-My cousin Zachary went with me.
    • 4/28/2022 – Steve Hackett An Evening with Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited, Seconds Out, Plus More @ Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
    • 5/7/2022 – Testament/Exodus/Death Angel @Madison Theater in Covington, KY-My cousin Zachary went with me.
    • 5/12/2022 – KISS @ Wright State University Nutter Center in Dayton, OH-I went with my friend John Robinette.
    • 6/3/2022 – Huntington Comic & Toy Convention 2022 @ Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 6/9/2022 – Kansas @ Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY
    • 6/11/2022 – Styx/REO Speedwagon/Loverboy Live & Unzoomed 2022 Tour @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 6/18/2022 – Tom Keifer/LA Guns/Faster Pussycat @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 7/9/2022 – Quiet Riot/Blackfoot in Xenia, OH
    • 7/23/2022 – Night Ranger @ Rock The Block Wilmington in Wilmington, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 7/30/2022 – Greta Van Fleet w/Rival Sons @ Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/12/2022 – Great White/Slaughter @ Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY-I went with my friend Brandon.
    • 8/24/2022 – Sammy Hagar And The Circle w/George Thorogood & The Destroyers @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/26/2022 – Duran Duran @ Wonderbus Music Fest in Columbus, OH
    • 9/18/2022 – The Doobie Brothers @ Bourbon And Beyond in Louisville, KY
    • 9/24/2022 – Louder Than Life Festival (KISS, Rob Zombie, Body Count, Alice Cooper, Jerry Cantrell, Sevendust, Airbourne, & more) in Louisville, KY
    • 9/28/2022 – Five Finger Death Punch w/Megadeth @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 10/15/2022 – Michael Schenker w/Eric Martin @ The Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 10/21/2022 – King’s X @ Hal Rogers Center in Hazard, KY
    • 10/22/2022 – Scarefest Weekend @ Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
    • 10/22/2022 – Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp @ The Louisville Palace in Louisville, KY
    • 10/29/2022 – Accept @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH
    • 11/4/2022 – Mercyful Fate/Kreator/Midnight @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 11/13/2022 – Steve Vai Inviolate Tour @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, KY
    • 11/27/2022 – Amon Amarth The Great Heathen Tour with Special Guests Carcass, Obituary, & Cattle Decapitation @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-My cousin Zachary went with me.
    • 11/30/2022 – W.A.S.P. 40 Years Live World Tour 2022 w/Special Guests Armored Saint @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH

    2021

    • 1/9/2021 – Meeting Dolph Lundgren on Zoom via GalaxyCon
    • 1/16/2021 – Meeting John Carpenter on Zoom via GalaxyCon
    • 6/6/2021 – Huntington Comic & Toy Convention 2021 (First Year this Event Happened) @ Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 7/10/2021 – The Dead Daisies @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH
    • 7/25/2021 – Michael Bolton @ Columbus Commons in Columbus, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 7/31/2021 – Winger/Autograph @ Rock The Block Wilmington in Wilmington, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 8/3/2021 – Billy Idol @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
    • 8/6/2021 – James Taylor w/Jackson Browne @ The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV
    • 8/7/2021 – Mammoth WVH (Wolfgang Van Halen) w/Plush @ House Of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Kevin.
    • 8/21/2021 -The Last In Line @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH
    • 9/4/2021 – Grand Funk Railroad @ Portsmouth River Days in Portsmouth, OH
    • 9/10/2021 – Billy Joel @ Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, OH
    • 9/12/2021 – Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2021 @ Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
    • 9/17/2021 – Geoff Tate @ Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH
    • 9/21/2021 – Eric Clapton w/Jimmie Vaughan @ Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
    • 9/28/2021 – Alice Cooper w/Ace Frehley @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 10/2/2021 – Molly Hatchet/Quiet Riot @ Express Live in Columbus, OH
    • 10/30/2021 – Kevin Costner And Modern West @ The Corbin Center in Corbin, KY
    • 11/13/2021 – Bob Dylan @ Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV
    • 12/3/2021 – Yngwie Malmsteen @ The King Of Clubs in Columbus, OH-Mariah went with me.
    • 12/8/2021 – Genesis The Last Domino Tour @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

    2020

    • 2/27/2020 – Y&T @ Ludlows Garage in Cincinnati, OH
    • 11/17/2020 – Melendy Britt Video Shout Out

    2019

    • 2/10/2019 – Cher @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
    • 3/3/2019 – Arnold Sports Festival 2019 @ Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH
    • 3/9/2019 – Steve Martin and Martin @ Keith Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington, WV
    • 3/16/2019 – KISS @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
    • 3/22 & 3/24/2019 – Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2019 @ Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY
    • 4/7/2019 – Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets @ Palace Theater in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 4/13/2019 – ASW All Star Wrestling @ Madison Civic Center in Madison, WV
    • 4/28/2019 – Overkill/Death Angel @ House Of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Kevin.
    • 6/1/2019 – George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic/Galactic/Fishbone/Miss Velvet and The Blue Wolf @Riverfront Live in Cincinnati, OH
    • 6/21/2019 – Kings Of Chaos @ Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, OH
    • 7/5/2019 – Yes/Asia/John Lodge/Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy @ Express Live in Columbus, OH
    • 7/12/2019 – Peter Frampton/Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my Aunt Kim and her friend Barry.
    • 7/13/2019 – Dennis DeYoung @ Columbus Commons in Columbus, OH
    • 7/30/2019 – Jeff Lynne’s ELO @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH (I went with my friend Chris Perkins-RIP) & William Shatner Birthday Shout Out
    • 8/10/2019 – Santana/The Doobie Brothers @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/13/2019 – Brian Wilson @ The Rose Music Center At The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
    • 8/16/2019 – Jon Anderson @ People’s Bank Theatre in Marietta, OH
    • 8/24/2019 – Bubba Fest @ Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN
    • 8/31/2019 – Blue Oyster Cult @ Portsmouth River Days in Portsmouth, OH-My friend Jamie went with me.
    • 9/7/2019 – L.A. Guns @ The Blue Note Harrison in Harrison, OH
    • 9/8/2019 – The B-52s/OMD/Berlin @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
    • 9/14/2019 – Scarefest Weekend @ Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
    • 9/21/2019 – Cincinnati Comic Expo @ Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 9/22/2019 – The Outlaw Music Festival @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 10/10/2019 – Hugh Jackman @ The Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH
    • 11/11/2019 – Slayer/Primus/Ministry/Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY-My cousin Zachary went with me.
    • 11/23/2019 – GalaxyCon Louisville 2019 @ Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY
    • 12/21/2019 – An Evening With Chevy Chase @ Palace Theater in Columbus, OH

    2018

    • 3/10/2018 – Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2018 @ Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY-My cousin Zachary went with me.
    • 3/16/2018 – Michael Schenker Fest @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Kevin.
    • 4/3/2018 – Dirkschneider @ Trixie’s Entertainment Complex in Louisville, KY
    • 4/6/2018 – REO Speedwagon/STYX/Don Felder @ Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 4/14/2018 – The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony 2018 @ Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 5/1/2018 – Foo Fighters/The Struts @Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 5/22/2018 – Chicago @ Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV
    • 6/5/2018 – Jackson Browne @ PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
    • 6/12/2018 – Alison Krauss @ Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV & 6/14/2018 – ZZ Top/John Fogerty @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I took my Mom to the Alison show and my Dad to the Fogerty/ZZ Top show. Birthday presents.
    • 6/26/2018 – Foreigner/Whitesnake/Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 7/29/2018 – Rod Stewart/Cyndi Lauper @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
    • 8/8/2018 – Paul Rodgers/Jeff Beck/Ann Wilson/Deborah Bonham @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/21/2018 – Deep Purple/Judas Priest @ Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-My cousin Zachary went with me.
    • 8/25/2018 – Dee Snider (missed his show)/Dokken/Warrant @ The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 9/9/2018 – Buddy Guy @ The Clay Center in Charleston, WV
    • 9/15/2018 – Cincinnati Comic Expo @ Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 9/16/2018 – Glenn Hughes @ The House Of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and my friend Kevin.
    • 9/22/2018 – William Shatner Live On Stage Following a Screening of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan @ The Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
    • 10/19/2018 – Phil Collins @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-My cousin Zachary went with me.
    • 10/23/2018 – Elton John @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
    • 12/1/2018 – Louisville Supercon 2018 (only event with this name, never happened again) @ Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY
    • 12/15/2018 – Lynch Mob @ The Venue Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH

    2017

    • 3/5/2017 – Arnold Sports Festival Arnold Seminar @Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH
    • 3/13/2017 – Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2017 @ Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY
    • 3/18/2017 – Bon Jovi @ Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-I went with my school friend Heather.
    • 3/28/2017 – UFO/Saxon/Jared James Nichols @ The House Of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friends Jamie and Kevin.
    • 4/25/2017 – Alice Cooper @Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV
    • 4/26/2017 – Def Leppard/Poison/Tesla @KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY-I went with my school friend Heather.
    • 5/16/2017 – Red Hot Chili Peppers/Irontom/Jack Irons @KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
    • 5/22/2017 – Hall & Oates/Tears For Fears @Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH
    • 5/28/2017 – Roger Waters @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 5/30/2017 – Neil Diamond @ The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Chris Perkins (RIP).
    • 6/5/2017 – Sammy Hagar and The Circle @ The Rose Music Center At The Heights in Huber Heights, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 6/12/2017 – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers/Joe Walsh @ U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH
    • 6/27/2017 – Journey/Asia @ Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 6/28/2017 – Dead And Company @ The Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 7/1/2017 – U2/One Republic @ Firstenergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 7/18/2017 – Slayer/Lamb Of God/Behemoth @Express Live in Columbus, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 7/21/2017 – Queen + Adam Lambert @ The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 8/1/2017 – Graham Nash @ Lexington Opera House in Lexington, KY
    • 8/8/2017 – Foreigner/Cheap Trick/Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnat, OH-I met Mick Jones of Foreigner!! My cousin Zachary went with me to the show.
    • 9/10/2017 – Deep Purple/Alice Cooper/Edgar Winter @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and friend Jamie.
    • 9/12/2017 – Queens Of The Stone Age/Royal Blood @Express Live in Columbus, OH
    • 9/14/2017 – Danzig/Corrosion Of Conformity/Acid Witch/Mutoid Man @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 10/2/2017 – Stephen Stills and Judy Collins @ Keith Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington, WV
    • 10/24/2017 – The Eagles @ KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY-I went with my Aunt Kim and her friend Barry.
    • 10/27/2017 – Dee Snider @ MGM Northfield Park in Northfield, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 11/5/2017 – David Crosby @ The Kent Stage in Kent, OH

    2016

    • 3/16/2016 – Arnold Classic Seminar With Arnold @Hilton Grand Ballroom in Columbus, OH
    • 3/8/2016 – Slayer/Testament/Carcass @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and friend Jamie.
    • 4/5/2016 – Halestorm/Lita Ford/Dorothy @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 4/24/2016 – My Name is on a Jake “The Snake” Roberts Documentary
    • 5/24/2016 – Sebastian Bach/Santa Cruz @Bogarts in Cincinnati, OH
    • 5/29/2016 – Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience @Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
    • 6/7/2016 – Steely Dan/Steve Winwood @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 6/14/2016 – Whitesnake/Whitford St. Holmes @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH-I met Brad Whitford and Derek St. Holmes!!
    • 6/21/2016 – Sting/Peter Gabriel @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
    • 6/22/2016 – Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
    • 7/6/2016 – Guns N Roses/Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown @Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH
    • 7/12/2016 – Slipknot/Marilyn Manson @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my school friend Brandy.
    • 7/22/2016 – Heart/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts/Cheap Trick @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 7/26/2016 – John Moreland/Tyler Childers @The V Club in Huntington, WV-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 8/3/2016 – John Kay & Steppenwolf/Foghat @2016 Ohio State Fair Celeste Center in Columbus, OH
    • 8/21/2016 – Michael McDonald/Boz Scaggs @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/23/2016 – Don Henley @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/30/2016 – Ace Frehley @Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY-I went with my cousin Zachary and friend Jamie. I met Ace!!
    • 9/4/2016 – AC/DC w/Axl Rose singing @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
    • 9/10/2016 – KISS/The Dead Daisies @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 11/2/2016 – Bob Dylan @The Clay Center in Charleston, WV
    • 11/9/2016 – ZZ Top @The Clay Center in Charleston, WV

    2015

    • 1/16/2015 – Meeting Mr. Eric Braeden in Charleston, WV
    • 3/8/2015 – 2015 Arnold Classic Seminar With Arnold @Hilton Grand Ballroom in Columbus, OH
    • 5/15/2015 – The Who/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 5/17/2015 – Judas Priest/Saxon @The Shoe-Horseshoe Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 5/30/2015 – The Rolling Stones/Kid Rock @Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 6/8/2015 – RUSH @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
    • 7/7/2015 – Whitesnake/The Answer @The Rose Music Center At The Heights in Huber Heights, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 8/17/2015 – Def Leppard/Styx/Tesla @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/31/2015 – Van Halen/Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 9/22/2015 – Scorpions/Queensryche @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 9/23/2015 – Ghost/Purson @Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 10/11/2015 – Motley Crue/Alice Cooper @Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 10/13/2015 – Paul McCartney @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 10/19/2015 – Cannibal Corpse/Cattle Decapitation/Soreption/Empure @The V Club in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 10/27/2015 – Boz Scaggs @Keith Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington, WV

    2014

    • 4/15/2014 – Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band @Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 7/6/2014 – Motley Crue/Alice Cooper @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 7/15/2014 – KISS/Def Leppard @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 7/22/2014 – Aerosmith/Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 8/26/2014 – KISS/Def Leppard @Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and my friend Jamie.
    • 9/9/2014 – Chris Robinson Brotherhood @Park Street Patio in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 10/1/2014 – Pearl Jam @U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 12/14/2014 – Meeting Jake The Snake Roberts in Ashland, KY

    2013

    • 2/16/2013 – The Who @KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
    • 7/24/2013 – Bad Company/Lynyrd Skynyrd/Black Stone Cherry @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/9/2013 – Rob Zombie/Mastodon/Machine Head @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 10/22/2013 – Lionize @A&R Music Bar in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 11/5/2013 – Overkill/Kreator/Warbringer @Alrosa Villa Nightclub in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.

    2012

    • 5/12/2012 – Godsmack/Staind/Halestorm @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 5/25/2012 – Hellyeah @The V Club in Huntington, WV
    • 7/24/2012 – Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival (Slipknot/Slayer/Motorhead/Anthrax/Hatebreed/More) @Riverbend Music Center and PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 8/31/2012 – KISS/Motley Crue @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary and friend Jamie.

    2011

    • 1/25/2011 – Avenged Sevenfold/Stone Sour/Hollywood Undead/New Medicine @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 2/18/2011 – TNA Wrestling Live! House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 3/20/2011 – WWE Smackdown Road To Wrestlemania House Show @ Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV
    • 4/17/2011 – TNA Wrestling Lockdown PPV @U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 6/26/2011 – Motley Crue/Poison/New York Dolls @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 7/19/2011 – Steely Dan @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
    • 8/17/2011 – Alice Cooper @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 9/16/2011 – WWE Raw and Smackdown Supershow House Show @Big Sandy Superstore in Huntington, WV
    • 11/8/2011 – Judas Priest/Black Label Society/Thin Lizzy @U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 11/27/2011 – Alice Cooper @Keith Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.

    2010

    • 4/10/2010 – TNA Wrestling Live! House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 4/13/2010 – AC/DC @Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY
    • 4/19/2010 – Alice In Chains/Shooter Jennings @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 7/21/2010 – Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2010 (KORN/Rob Zombie/Lamb Of God/Five Finger Death Punch) @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 7/30/2010 – KISS @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my Dad and cousin Zachary.
    • 9/2/2010 – Aerosmith/Sammy Hagar & The Wabos @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 10/7/2010 – Meeting Mick Foley at Marshall University in Huntington, WV
    • 10/12/2010 – Slayer/Megadeth/Anthrax/Jim Florentine @Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY-I went with my cousin Zachary.

    2009

    • 2/20/2009 – WWE Raw/ECW Road To Wrestlemania House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 2/25/2009 – Disturbed/Sevendust/Skindred @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 5/2/2009 – TNA Wrestling Live! House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 7/21/2009 – Judas Priest/Whitesnake/Pop Evil @PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 8/14/2009 – Cruefest 2 (Motley Crue/Godsmack/Theory Of A Dead Man/Drowning Pool/Charm City Devils) @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • 11/25/2009 – Rob Zombie/Captain Klegg and The Night Creatures/Nekromantix @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my friend Jamie.

    2008

    • 4/19/2008 – Robert Plant and Alison Krauss w/T Bone Burnett @The Louisville Palace in Louisville, KY-I went with my friend Barry.
    • 5/10/2008 – WWE Smackdown & ECW Presents Wrestlemania Revenge House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 7/12/2008 – WWE Raw Presents Summerfest House Show @Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV
    • 7/18/2008 – Robert Plant and Alison Krauss w/T Bone Burnett @Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY-I went with my Aunt Kim and friend Barry.
    • 8/19/2008 – Cruefest (Motley Crue/Buckcherry/Papa Roach/SIXX AM, Trapt) @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH

    2007

    • 5/8/2007 – Heaven And Hell (Black Sabbath w/Dio)/Megadeth/Machine Head (Missed MH) @U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 6/19/2007 – Poison/RATT @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 8/3/2007 – WWE Raw Presents Biggest Party of Summer House Show @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    • 9/2/2007 – RUSH @Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 10/10/2007 – Van Halen @Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 10/21/2007 – The Misfits @Columbia Music Hall in Portsmouth, OH-I went with my cousin Zachary.
    • 11/25/2007 – WWE Presents Smackdown/ECW Live! House Show @Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV-I went with my Aunt Karen and her son, my cousin Zachary.

    2006

    • 8/5/2006 – The Black Crowes/Drive By Truckers/Robert Randolph @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christopher and some of his friends.

    2005

    • July 4th week of 2005 – Grand Funk Railroad/The Loving Spoonful/John Michael Montgomery @Summer Motion in Ashland, KY
    • 8/1/2005 – Shadows Fall/Trivium/Bury Your Dead/Gizmachi (Only saw Shadows Fall do their soundcheck and a local band opener, who was a friend of a friend’s band that a friend and I were there to film) @Monkey Bar in Huntington, WV-I went with my friend Jamie.
    • 8/28/2005 – Motley Crue @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-I went with my brother Christpher.
    • 8/31/2005 – Gigantour (Megadeth/Dream Theater/Fear Factory/Nevermore/Life Of Agony/Symphony X/Dry Kill Logic/Bobaflex) @Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV-I went with my cousin Zachary.

    2004

    • 4/28/2004 – Metallica/Godsmack @Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 7/20/2004 – Ozzfest 2004 (Black Sabbath/Judas Priest/Slayer/Dimmu Borgir-only saw some of them, missed all the ones before them) @Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.

    2003

    • 7/2/2003 – Queensryche/Dream Theater/Fates Warning @LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 7/3/2003 – The Doobie Brothers @Summer Motion in Ashland, KY-I went with my parents.
    • 8/9/2003 – Iron Maiden/Dio/Motorhead @Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.

    2002

    • 2/10/2002 – Judas Priest/Anthrax @Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH-My parents took me.
    • 7/5/2002 – The Beach Boys (Mike Love and Bruce Johnston) @Summer Motion in Ashland, KY-I went with my parents.
    • 8/8/2002 – Tool/Tomahawk @Huntington Civic Center in Huntington, WV-I went with my brother Christopher.
    • 8/21/2002 – Slayer @Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH-I went with my brother Christopher.

    2001

    • June of 2001 – The Byrds tribute band @Ironton, OH-I went with my parents.
    • 6/30/2001 – Lynyrd Skynyrd/Deep Purple/Ted Nugent @Polaris Amphitheater in Columbus, OH
    • 7/11/2001 – Aerosmith/Fuel @Polaris Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-My parents took me.

    2000

    • 5/2/2000 – KISS/Ted Nugent/Skid Row @Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV-My Dad took me.
    • 7/30/2000 – Def Leppard/The Unband @Polaris Amphitheater in Columbus, OH-My parents took me.

    1999

    • 7/14/1999 – Motley Crue/Scorpions/Flash Bastard @Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH-My parents took me.

    1998

    • 12/8/1998 – KISS w/Openers Econoline Crush @Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV-My Dad took me.

    1991

    • 1/14/1991 – WWF House Show @Huntington Civic Center in Huntington, WV-My Dad took me.

  • Meet The Author

    June 27 2023 /

    Meet the Author

    Meeting the great Dee Snider at Scarefest 2019 in Lexington, KY

    Hi I’m Lucas Hannon, the “Ardent Fan”; the creator and keeper of this blog. I’ve always had a love for music, growing up with the 50s and 60s music my parents enjoyed. As I got older, my tastes matured through the years to include 70s music, along with tunes from the 80s and 90s; stuff I grew up with. 50s and 60s early Rock ‘N’ Roll, 70s Classic Rock, 80s Hard Rock and Metal, 90s Grunge, and beyond. But my love for concerts didn’t begin until December 8, 1998 in Charleston WV, when I finally saw KISS in person. Nothing compares to the feeling of live music flowing through you, as the crowd cheers around you. It’s a high I continue to chase to this day (especially KISS, who I’ve now seen 11 times). While I do have my favorite genres, I try to experience as many bands and musicians as I can. I don’t want to leave any stone unturned.

    “Diary of an Ardent Fan” was a long time coming. After every concert, I compile all my memories of the event, the photos, the set list and post them to Facebook for all my friends and family to enjoy (while also keeping the information at hand for future references). I cannot tell you how many times people have come up to me and asked if I’ll ever create a blog or write a book. I have always considered it, but it seemed like something for the future. Something to look forward to, but never actually doing it. As of July 2023, I turn 41 years old, and I figure if I don’t begin now, I might never start. I’m letting all these experiences pass me by without truly documenting them officially. And who knows? Maybe “someday” I’ll be able to piece together all these posts to create a book about one of the loves of my life, music.

    Meet the Assistant Editor

    “It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock ‘n’ roll”

    Hey there! It’s Mariah aka DeathByTango aka Lucas’s girlfriend. My main job here is to help Lucas maintain the website and keep everything up to date. This blog is all about his adventures in music, but I do tag along from time to time.

    A quick tidbit about me: I have many hobbies and love to constantly be creating (quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, jewelry making, etc.) I also enjoy dancing, ballroom dancing to be exact, and reading. Music has a special place in my heart as well. My favorite bands are Hall & Oates, KISS, Alice Cooper, and Buddy Holly. But my life is really fueled on all sorts of 1980s pop and rock. My first concert was Hall & Oates in 2015 at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater (I know, I know, but I’m making for lost time).

  • Blog,  Concerts

    Jeff Beck’s (RIP) Last Tour: Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp (Yes that Johnny Depp) Concert Review

    October 24 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: October 23, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Louisville Palace Theatre in Louisville, KY
     
    Half the show was just the phenomenal Jeff Beck and his Incredible band playing some of Jeff’s classics.
     
    Then Johnny Depp (yes the actor) came out and sang/played with Jeff and his band.
     
    They played some of the songs from their great new album 18 (check it out!!!) and some other awesome stuff.
     
    Jeff is one of the greatest guitar players ever and he always has phenomenal musicians with him.
     
    Some may think Johnny Depp being in Jeff’s world is weird but I actually think it works.
     
    Johnny actually is a really good singer.
     
    This was such a great concert and a great way to end my very busy but fun weekend.
     
    More concerts to come.
     
    Edit:  Sadly, on January 10 of 2023, Jeff Beck passed away.  This was sadly his last ever tour. I’m glad I got to see him twice.   He will be forever missed.

    Set List:

    1. Freeway Jam
    2. Loose Cannon
    3. Midnight Walker
    4. Big Block
    5. Caroline, No
    6. You Know You Know
    7. Me and the Devil Blues
    8. Star Cycle
    9. Brush With the Blues
    10. You Never Know
    11. Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers
    12. Rumble
    13. This is a Song For Miss Hedy Lamarr 
    14. Isolation 
    15. Time
    16. Venus in Furs
    17. A Day in the Life
    18. Encore:  Corpus Christi Carol
    19. Little Wing
    20. The Death and Resurrection Show

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  • Blog,  Concerts

    Phenomenal!!: Michael Schenker/Eric Martin Concert Review

    October 15 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: October 15, 2022
    • Location of Concert: The Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, OH
    • Opener: Images of Eden
    Holy cow what a concert!
     
    My girlfriend and I saw Michael Schenker: 50th Anniversary
     
    The great guitarist Michael Schenker and his phenomenal band, singer Eric Martin of Mr. Big opened, as well as a band we saw open for Yngwie Malmsteen last year, Images Of Eden.
     
    Mariah Startzman and I had a ball!!
     
    She’s been wanting to see Michael for some time now and he did not disappoint. I’m glad you saw him Mariah.
     
    This was my second time seeing him.
     
    He’s one of the best guitarists ever.
    Not an opinion. It’s a fact.
     
    Eric Martin and his band played a great, but short set as did Images Of Eden.
     
    This was definitely my favorite concert this year so far.
     
    Wow!!
     
    I’ll do it again Friday and Saturday.
     

    Michael Schenker Band Members:

    • Michael Schenker (Lead Guitar)
    • Ronnie Romero (Lead Vocals)
    • Steve Mann (Guitar/Keyboards)
    • Bodo Schopf (Drums)
    • Barend Courbois (Bass)

    Eric Martin Band Members:

    • Eric Martin (Vocals/Guitar)
    • Paul Pesco (Guitar)
    • PJ Farley (Bass)
    • Ben Hans (Drums)

    Images of Eden Band Members:

    • Gordon Tittsworth (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar))
    • Steve Dorssom (Drums)
    • Eric Mulvaine (Bass)
    • Carlos Urquidi (Lead Guitar)
    • Dean Harris (Piano/Keyboards)

    Michael Schenker Set List:

    1. Into The Arena
    2. Cry For The Nations
    3. Doctor Doctor
    4. We Are The Voice
    5. Looking For Love
    6. Red Sky
    7. Sail The Darkness
    8. Emergency
    9. Lights Out
    10. Armed And Ready
    11. A King Has Gone
    12. Rock Bottom
    13. Shoot Shoot
    14. Let It Roll
    15. Natural Thing
    16. Too Hot To Handle
    17. Only You Can Rock Me

    Eric Martin Set List:

    1. What If We Were New?
    2. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)
    3. Alive And Kickin’
    4. Take Cover
    5. Wild World
    6. Dancin’ With My Devils

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