The DTLR Hot Summer Fest

Very funny comedian. Lots of material. Would definitely see again.

Before I move on to Katatonia, I want to talk about the opening acts a little bit... Stolen Babies put on a pretty good show to start things up, i'm not really into their sort of avant-garde, "oingo boingo" metal/punk style, but it was unique and worth experiencing once at least. Paradise Lost then came on and really cranked things up. Even though there was a problem hearing Nick Holmes the whole time because of his flu (and maybe his microphone might not have worked properly at the time), they put on a great performance, I was banging my head the whole time, even for the songs I don't know as well. Then we get to Katatonia... Katatonia put on a spectacular show on Saturday! They played many of my favorite songs in their discography, along with some of the big highlights from their most recent album they were touring in support of (Dead End Kings). The introduction they played to Dead Letters, which ends when Jonas calls for the "City of Angels" sent shivers down my spine, and got me even more excited to hear their performance. I was banging my head hard (my neck is a little sore now, but so worth it) and singing along word for word to almost every song they played. I was in awe of just how stunning this performance was as I was banging my head, many of the songs sound even better live than in the studio. Certainly one of the best nights of my life. And I have nothing to say about the Devin Townsend performance because I left after Katatonia was done with their show. I personally never cared for his work (I'm sure he's great at what he does, his style is just not for me) and I wanted to get back home before I got too exhausted to drive back for an hour or so. So yeah, that's all I have to say.

With seeing Jason in Las Vegas I had to see him again while he was in Atlantic City. I enjoyed show very much as I find Jason funny. From his singing, the jokes and just everything he talks about during the show makes him a great performer. I watched Jason when he played "George" in Seinfeld and still to this day a great performer. I would see him again.

Stephen was great!!!! One of my favorite reggae artists!!! Will definitely return anytime he is in Atlanta...

Took my 19 year old daughter who is a semi theater/musical fan. She loved it. The talent of these young people is outstanding. everyone should get a chance to enjoy this show!

Great band, especially live! A lot of energy and passion.

This show was THE BEST. A big plus: The Royale was Air Conditioned! Vanna is great live. A loss 4 words NEVER disappoints.

A friend of me told me he saw Mo in concert and she was exceptional, then I went seeing her and it was true. I had a great time!!!!

I was excited when I saw that The Watkins Family Hour was taking their show on the road and coming to The Birchmere. When I saw the lineup of artists who would be performing with them such as Fiona Apple and Benmont Tench it made me even more excited. They met all my expectations and then some. They did most of the songs from their new album as well as a song from Sara's last album and a song from Nickel Creek's latest album as well as a number of others. Mark Shatz also joined them for a couple of songs and played banjo. Mark lives locally and it's common for them to invite friends to play with them who live near the places they're playing. They also had a fellow from Minot, North Dakota join them.He came out at the beginning of the show and talked a little as well as play a couple of songs with his acoustic guitar. He was amusing and very down to earth. He also joined them later in the show. Unfortunately his name escapes me. Drummer Don Heffington, bass player Sebastian Steinberg and piano man Benmont Tench also did songs themselves. Fiona Apple was outstanding. She sang any style of music asked of her including an old style bluesy, jazzy number a la Billie Holliday. Sara and Sean's musicianship and singing were top of the line as usual. It was a very enjoyable evening for my wife and I.

This was old school with old and new blood! Only complaint was that it should have been in Heaven and no barricade! David is awesome as new Casualties front man. GBH did not disappoint (my third time seeing them). Opening act was fantastic. Need more shows like this at the Masquerade.