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Show Reviews

Show Review: Ancient Unholy Uprising Tour 2023 – Suffocation, Incantation, Skeletal Remains, Stabbing, Vulnere

It was Wednesday night, November 22, 2023, in Portland, Oregon, when the men of Suffocation came to town.  Luckily it was the day before Thanksgiving, so it was a great night to be up late. Up first was local Portland death metalers Vulnere. They provided a solid set with the added benefit of looking like a proper death metal band.  [...]

By |December 16th, 2023|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Show Review: Ancient Unholy Uprising Tour 2023 – Suffocation, Incantation, Skeletal Remains, Stabbing, Vulnere

Lindsey Stirling | Walk Off The Earth | Show Review – Sept. 1, 2023

Lindsey Stirling | Walk Off The Earth | Show Review - Sept. 1, 2023 - Ridgefield, Washington - RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater I feel very fortunate to say that this was my third time seeing Lindsey Stirling. Each time she brings more magic and awe to her show. This night was no exception. Starting off the night was [...]

By |September 3rd, 2023|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Lindsey Stirling | Walk Off The Earth | Show Review – Sept. 1, 2023

Electric Callboy | Solence | Conquer Divide – Show Review

Electric Callboy | Solence | Conquer Divide - Show Review - August 25, 2023 - Portland, Oregon - Roseland Theater It was an extremely hot night in Portland, Oregon for Electric Callboy’s first day of their Tekkno tour in the United States.  The show was sold out, actually, the entire tour was sold out. This was a night the [...]

By |August 26th, 2023|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Electric Callboy | Solence | Conquer Divide – Show Review

Mudvayne | Coal Chamber | GWAR | Nonpoint | Butcher Babies | Show Review – Aug. 23, 2023

Mudvayne | Coal Chamber | GWAR | Nonpoint | Butcher Babies | Show Review - Aug. 23, 2023 - Ridgefield, Washington - RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater Due to the current local wildfires, the air quality for this show was not great. Luckily, this show was on a week day so there was space available to move those that [...]

By |August 25th, 2023|All Categories, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Mudvayne | Coal Chamber | GWAR | Nonpoint | Butcher Babies | Show Review – Aug. 23, 2023

PNW Mouse Meet 2023

Being a Disneyland fan for as long as I can remember, one of your goals is to find the magic you feel in the parks in your everyday life. When I first heard about the PNW Mouse Meet, I was so excited but also skeptical. Could this expo in Washington State nonetheless, really give me that Disney feeling I seem [...]

By |August 18th, 2023|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on PNW Mouse Meet 2023

Little Miss Nasty | Gina and the Eastern Block | Raven Black – Show Review – April 27, 2023 – Portland, Oregon – Star Theater

Little Miss Nasty | Gina and the Eastern Block | Raven Black – Show Review – April 27, 2023 – Portland, Oregon – Star Theater Having never seen a burlesque show, I was quite intrigued. We showed up to the venue early to interview the lovely Raven Black.  To my surprise, the entire band was there for the interview.  [...]

By |May 6th, 2023|All Categories, Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Little Miss Nasty | Gina and the Eastern Block | Raven Black – Show Review – April 27, 2023 – Portland, Oregon – Star Theater

Interview with Steffen Kummerer of Germany’s Thulcandra

It’s Susie from MIRP with Steffen Kummerer of Thulcandra.  I saw the show in Portland, Oregon and it was fantastic.  You pull double duty with your other band Obscura on this tour.  Is this something you like to do or did the opportunity just present itself? The possibility to bring Thulcandra to North America for the very first time was [...]

By |April 1st, 2023|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews, Written Interviews|Comments Off on Interview with Steffen Kummerer of Germany’s Thulcandra
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Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura, Wolfheart, Thulcandra, and Vintersea – Bossanova Ballroom – Portland, Oregon 02/19/23

Fleshgod Apocolypse, Obscura, Wolfheart, Thulcandra, and Vintersea Bossanova Ballroom – Portland, Oregon 02/19/23 I had been waiting for this show for a while!  I hadn’t seen Wolfheart, which happens to be one of my favorite bands, in a few years due to the pandemic. I met up with a few friends prior to the show and awaited word on [...]

By |February 22nd, 2023|Featured Home Page Banner, Interviews - Audio, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura, Wolfheart, Thulcandra, and Vintersea – Bossanova Ballroom – Portland, Oregon 02/19/23

Hatebreed “20 Years of Perseverance Tour” – November 14, 2022 – Portland, Oregon’s Roseland Theater

Hatebreed!  It was a long awaited headlining show. Jamey Jasta is one of the most engaging vocalists in this genre, with a band that all truly look like they want to be there and enjoy what they do (except the bassist)…I don't think he smiled once, but perhaps smiling would take away from the substantial sound they create. I [...]

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Lamb of God | Killswitch Engage | Spiritbox | Fit For An Autopsy – Moda Center – Tuesday, October 11, 2022 – Portland, Oregon 

Lamb of God | Killswitch Engage | Spiritbox | Fit For An Autopsy - Moda Center - Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - Portland, Oregon Lamb of God was my first concert after quarantine last year, and it filled my happy heart, especially after so long with no live music. LOG is one of my favorite bands to see live [...]

By |October 17th, 2022|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Lamb of God | Killswitch Engage | Spiritbox | Fit For An Autopsy – Moda Center – Tuesday, October 11, 2022 – Portland, Oregon 

Scorpions | Thundermother – Moda Center – Sunday, October 9th, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

Scorpions | Thundermother - Moda Center - Sunday, October 9th, 2022 - Portland, Oregon I had a little issue getting my ticket, but once inside I was in my happy place. The concert-goers, while mostly older than me, had the same energy and excitement as the recent shows: My Chemical Romance show and 21 Pilots, with just a dash [...]

By |October 11th, 2022|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Scorpions | Thundermother – Moda Center – Sunday, October 9th, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

My Chemical Romance | Taking Back Sunday – Moda Center – October 2, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

My Chemical Romance | Taking Back Sunday - Moda Center - October 2, 2022 - Portland, Oregon An unexpected event gave me the personal chance to come see the long awaited reunion show of My Chemical Romance. Chatting with people around me, seems like collectively, this packed arena (even the upper most level was open and full), has been [...]

By |October 8th, 2022|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on My Chemical Romance | Taking Back Sunday – Moda Center – October 2, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

21 Pilots – Moda Center – Thursday, September 22, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

21 Pilots | Peter McPoland - Moda Center - Thursday, September 22, 2022 - Portland, Oregon It was a packed Thursday night at the Moda Center which I am always happy to see. I can't say it enough, it brings me great joy to be in a place, surrounded by people having a great time and feeling the unity [...]

By |September 25th, 2022|Show Reviews|Comments Off on 21 Pilots – Moda Center – Thursday, September 22, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

KoRn | Evanescence | P.O.D. – RV Inn Amphitheater – September 16, 2022 – Ridgefield, Washington

KoRn | Evanescence | P.O.D. - RV Inn Amphitheater - September 16, 2022 - Ridgefield, Washington Getting to this venue seems to always be a bit of a struggle, but no matter how hard, I was not missing this show. Even though this was my twelfth time seeing KoRn, I still get super excited. Plus, I was looking forward to [...]

By |September 22nd, 2022|All Categories, Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on KoRn | Evanescence | P.O.D. – RV Inn Amphitheater – September 16, 2022 – Ridgefield, Washington

Miss May I | Currents | Kingdom of Giants | LANDMVRKS | Illuscence – Bossanova Ballroom – September 9, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

Miss May I | Currents | Kingdom of Giants | LANDMVRKS | Illuscence - Bossanova Ballroom – September 9, 2022 - Portland, Oregon Local Portland metal band Illuscence snuck on the bill and launched the show a half hour early!  I was so happy that we were in and searched prior to their start.  I hadn’t seen this band before [...]

By |September 10th, 2022|All Categories, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Miss May I | Currents | Kingdom of Giants | LANDMVRKS | Illuscence – Bossanova Ballroom – September 9, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

Five Finger Death Punch | Megadeth | The HU | Fire From the Gods Show Review – RV Inn Amphitheater – August 19, 2022 – Ridgefield, Washington

Five Finger Death Punch | Megadeth | The HU | Fire From the Gods Show Review – RV Inn Amphitheater – August 19, 2022 – Ridgefield, Washington It’s always a privilege to cover the first date of a tour.  It was hot, as the Pacific Northwest sun beat down on us as we awaited show time. The RV Inn [...]

By |August 20th, 2022|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Five Finger Death Punch | Megadeth | The HU | Fire From the Gods Show Review – RV Inn Amphitheater – August 19, 2022 – Ridgefield, Washington

August Burns Red – Portland, Oregon – Roseland Theater – August 6, 2022 Show Review

August Burns Red | We Came As Romans | Hollow Front |Void of Vision – Portland, Oregon – Roseland Theater – August 6, 2022 Show Review There is no doubt that August Burns Red was the Headliner!  Wait!  I’m getting ahead of myself. It was a hot Saturday night in Portland, Oregon when this group of bands came to [...]

By |August 15th, 2022|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on August Burns Red – Portland, Oregon – Roseland Theater – August 6, 2022 Show Review

Machine Gun Kelly | Avril Lavigne | Willow – Moda Center – Portland, Oregon  07/21/2022

Machine Gun Kelly | Avril Lavigne | Willow - Moda Center - Portland, Oregon - July 21, 2022 I’ve never seen a line of fans as long as it was for the Machine Gun Kelly Mainstream Sellout Tour. Maybe KISS was a close contender?  From teenage to senior, Portland came out in droves to see the show. Up first [...]

By |July 25th, 2022|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Machine Gun Kelly | Avril Lavigne | Willow – Moda Center – Portland, Oregon  07/21/2022

Thy Art Is Murder | After the Burial | Currents | Brand Of Sacrifice – Show Review – Portland, Oregon – June 18, 2022 – Bossanova

Thy Art Is Murder | After the Burial | Currents | Brand Of Sacrifice - Show Review - Portland, Oregon - June 18, 2022 - Bossanova To sum up this show in one word would be "Woah."  I haven't been to a show with this much stage-diving, moshing, and energy in a very long time.  Portland was out in [...]

By |June 21st, 2022|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Thy Art Is Murder | After the Burial | Currents | Brand Of Sacrifice – Show Review – Portland, Oregon – June 18, 2022 – Bossanova

Slipknot: Knotfest Roadshow – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater – Show Review

Slipknot: Knotfest Roadshow - RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater - Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - Ridgefield, WA We were not going to miss this show, even on a Tuesday night. MIRP was fortunate enough to have two of their reviewers at the show along with our photographer. This review will have perspectives from both Susie and Susanna. Slipknot always [...]

By |June 17th, 2022|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Slipknot: Knotfest Roadshow – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater – Show Review

Midnight Club Tour Dub Edition – Hawthorne Theater – June 10, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

Midnight Club Tour Dub Edition - Hawthorne Theater - June 10, 2022 - Portland, Oregon To say I wasn’t familiar with the genre is an understatement.  I’m an extreme metal fan and jumped at the opportunity to see a real rap show. It was an incredibly rainy night in Portland, Oregon, as the fans stood in line waiting to [...]

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Nonpoint – Hawthorne Theater – Sunday, June 5th, 2022 – Portland, Oregon 

Nonpoint - Hawthorne Theater - Sunday, June 5th, 2022 - Portland, Oregon Starting the night off, 1967 is a hard rock band out of Portland, Oregon.  Straight forward, no-frills, straight-up rock, with a punk edge at times.  The drummer was incredibly animated with his dreads flying everywhere. Vocalist and the guitarist was chill except for his facial expression which [...]

By |June 10th, 2022|Show Reviews|Comments Off on Nonpoint – Hawthorne Theater – Sunday, June 5th, 2022 – Portland, Oregon 

Steely Dan – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Friday, May 20, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

Steely Dan - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Friday, May 20, 2022 - Portland, Oregon Honestly, I was not too sure what to expect heading to a Steely Dan show. I know this band is legendary and considered classic, but other than that I wasn't sure what would be in store for me. As a huge hockey fan, it felt [...]

By |May 24th, 2022|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Steely Dan – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Friday, May 20, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

For King and Country: What Are We Waiting For Tour – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – May 12, 2022 – Portland, Oregon

For King and Country: What Are We Waiting For Tour with Dante Bowe - Show Review - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - May 12, 2022 - Portland, Oregon   The stage was set with a catwalk of sorts jetting out into the crowd.  2021 GMA Dove Award winner for “Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year" for “Joyful,” Dante Bowe opened [...]

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