Diary of an Ardent Fan

Nights like this are what it’s all about for me.

I FINALLY was able to see Alter Bridge in concert!!

I also got to see Sevendust for the third time, and a newer band called MJT.

And I was able to be in the front row!! WOO!!!!

MJT started the show with a mind blowing set.

These guys are phenomenal musicians.

I could literally feel the music pumping out of the speakers.

I need to look into their music because I honestly did not know about them before this.

Next up was Sevendust.

They have been around since the 90s, constantly touring and making albums.

They have always been solid, and for the most part, the lineup has remained intact (original lineup for most of it and currently is that).

They are a great combination of heavy, bombast rock/metal, but also have a lot of melody and can play acoustic as great as anyone.

Their lead singer Lajon Witherspoon is just a really cool person and has a phenomenal voice.

Clint Lowery and John Connely are a great guitar team.

Vince Hornsby is just awesome on the bass.

And Morgan Rose is a monster on the drums.

I’ve been a fan of this band pretty much from the beginning and they always deliver the goods.

Now if it wasn’t already great (it was), the main event was up next: Alter Bridge!!!!

They have been around almost 20 years and actually most of the band are also in the hugely successful band Creed.

Alter Bridge have always been a solid hard rock band with in my opinion one of the greatest singers ever, Myles Kennedy (also a phenomenal guitarist too), fronting the band.

Guitartist/Vocalist Mark Tremonti is just awesome.

Bassist Brian Marshall is one of my favorite bassists ever. I’m super impressed with his playing.

And Drummer Scott Phillips is always solid behind the kit.

Alter Bridge became more popular in Europe, but have quite a following in America too and their fans appreciate them.

The crowd was singing along to every word throughout. Myles even quit singing at times so the crowd could just sing.

Myles said this was a special crowd and that he didn’t want to leave at one point because he and the band were having so much fun.

Again, nights like this are what it’s all about for me.

I wish I could just go to concerts because I’m most happy at those.

In fact, during Sevendust’s set, Lajon said to the crowd “thank you for making me happy”.

Well right back at him and everyone of the bands: Thank you for making me happy!!

This is what I live for.

Thank you so much.

Alter Bridge Band Members:

Sevendust Band Members:

MJT Band Members:

Sevendust Set List:

Face To Face
Denial
Crucified
Karma
Fence
Disgrace
Angel’s Son
Black
Everything
Shine

Alter Bridge Set List:

Silver Tongue
Addicted To Pain
Ghost of Days Gone By
Broken Wings
Burn It Down (Mark sings)
Cry of Achilles
Wonderful Life (Myles was not intending to sing this but he saw a sign in the audience and he said he would try his best to sing it. Great surprise.)/Watch Over You (Myles singing solo with acoustic guitar)
In Loving Memory (Myles sings and Mark plays acoustic guitar)
Blackbird
Come to Life
Fable of the Silent Son
Isolation
Open Your Eyes
Metalingus
Encore: Rise Today