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Van Halen’s ‘5150’ To be Played In Its Entirety at The Vault in New Bedford, MA

October 9, 2024 limelightmagazine Leave a comment

If you are a fan of Van Halen, you know that their first studio album with Sammy Hagar, 5150, sold six million copies and is a favorite among Hagar-era fans. With hits such as “Why Can’t This Be Love,” “Dreams,” “Best of Both Worlds,” and “Love Walks In,” these songs still receive massive airplay on the radio.

On Saturday, December 7, Van Halen tribute band Van Hagar will celebrate this album by performing it in its entirety for the first time ever along with other Hagar-era hits at The Vault in New Bedford, MA. Dokken tribute band Without Warning open the show. Click HERE for tickets.

Formed in 2015, Van Hagar initially started as something else entirely. The possibility of playing a few Sammy Hagar era Van Halen songs morphed into a full on tribute band that continue to grow in popularity with each live performance.

Van Hagar brings you all the hits that made Van Halen one of the biggest acts of their time. Faithfully reproduced and executed with precision, Van Hagar bringing you the best of Van Halen from the Sammy years.

If you attended their Vault performances in the past, you know they put on a great show!

The Vault is located at 791 Purchase Street in New Bedford, MA. This is a 21+ show. All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges unless the concert is postponed or cancelled.

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VANILLA FUDGE RETURN TO THE NARROWS CENTER IN FALL RIVER, MA

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Legendary rock band Vanilla Fudge will perform at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, Mass., on Friday, February 28, 2025. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Since the summer of 1967, Vanilla Fudge were architects of a new musical style that included psychedelic, rock, soul music and gospel. They were, and are masters of reinterpreting other artist’s hit songs, and their effect on the soon to explode late 60’s “heavy metal” scene was undeniable.

To be an influence on the likes of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Van Halen certainly secures a place in rock n roll history for the legendary Vanilla Fudge.

Now in their 57^th year, the powerhouse vocals and keyboard flourishes of virtuoso organist Mark Stein, along with the fluid guitar explosions of Vinnie Martell, all anchored by arguably one of the best rhythm sections in the history of rock music, with the legendary Carmine Appice on drums and Pete Bremy on bass (filling in for the retired Tim Bogert), they create a sound so unique that it cannot be imitated. Your spirit will jettison right back to a “happening” in that magical summer of 1967, and this “happening” needs to be felt live to truly be appreciated!

The Narrows Center is located at 16 Anawan Street in Fall River, Mass. Tickets to this show can be purchased online at www.narrowscenter.org or by calling the box office at 508-324-1926. To purchase tickets in person, box office hours are Thursday through Saturday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.

PHOTO OF VANILLA FUDGE BY DARLYL BUGHMAN

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KING’S X TO PLAY THE VAULT IN NEW BEDFORD, MA, ON SEPT. 20, 2024

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King’s X will perform at The Vault in New Bedford, MA, on Friday, September 20, 2024, in a concert presented by JKB Entertainment Group/Limelight Magazine. Purchase tickets HERE.

King’s X is an American rock band that combines progressive metal, funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups. King’s X has something for everyone and JKB Entertainment Group/Limelight Magazine is excited to have them on The Vault’s stage for another show. Featuring original members Dug Pinnick, Ty Tabor and Jerry Gaskill, King’s X were ranked #83 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock and have released over a dozen albums with radio hits like “Its Love,” “Black Flag” and “Dog Man.”

Their first full-length studio offering in 14 years, Three Sides of One, represented the culmination of a bond forged way back in 1979.

“When I think of it, King’s X feels like a couple of old best friends coming together, shooting the sh*t, and having a good time,” affirms Dug. “It’s instinctual. When I would listen to demo tapes of Jerry and Ty for the record, it gave me a great perspective on how blessed I am to be in King’s X. What they did on Three Sides of One sounded so good. For as familiar as it is, it’s like I’m in a new band.”

“This time, we sat around, listened to each other’s ideas, and would collectively say, ‘Let’s work on that’,” recalls Ty. “It was the most enjoyable album I’ve personally ever recorded in my entire life, period.”

“I’ll cherish what we did in my heart forever,” agrees Jerry. “Everything lined up perfectly.”

The Vault is located at located at 791 Purchase Street in New Bedford, Mass. It is a 21+ venue. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.com by clicking HERE.

Photo of King’s X by Mark Weiss.

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YARDBIRDS TO LAND AT NARROWS CENTER IN FALL RIVER, MA, ON MARCH 21ST

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The Yardbirds, the legendary rock band of the “British Invasion,” will return to the Narrows Center in Fall River, MA, on March 21, 2024. The band performed two sold out shows at this venue in 2016 and 2017 and they are eager to play here again. Purchase tickets HERE.

For this concert, fans can expect to hear all their favorite Yardbirds songs, including “For Your Love,” “Heart Full of Soul,” “Shapes of Things,” Over Under Sideways Down” and many more. This show will also serve as a tribute to Jeff Beck, one of the three legendary guitarists who got their start with this band.

The Yardbirds have a long and storied history and were part of the “British Invasion” of bands that broke out of the U.K. in the 1960s. The blues/rock band will be remembered as having produced the top three English blues-based guitarists of the ‘60s: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Since then, co-founder of the Yardbirds, Jim McCarty, continues to lead this ground-breaking rock band, while pioneering the use of innovations like fuzztone, feedback and distortion. This drummer, singer, songwriter, and producer is said to be one of the driving forces responsible for the band’s haunting sound.

In addition to McCarty, the band features lead singer John Idan, who has lent his distinct vocals to the sound of the band since their reformation, showcased on the classic 2003 Birdland album with guest appearances from Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Slash, and Brian May. Rounding out the current line-up of top musicians is lead guitarist Godfrey Townsend (John Entwistle, Alan Parsons, Todd Rundgren, Ann Wilson of Heart, Christopher Cross, Dave Mason and Musical Director of the Turtles’ Happy Together Tour), bassist Kenny Aaronson (Bob Dylan, Billy Idol, Rick Derringer, Brian Setzer, Dave Edmonds and Joan Jett), and percussionist, harmonica and background vocalist Myke Scavone (The Doughboys, Ram Jam). The current band has recently completed work on an upcoming live album, Mind the Gap, which will be released this year.

The Narrows Center is located at 16 Anawan Street in Fall River, MA. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food, beverages, and alcohol to all events in bags and small coolers that will fit under your chair. Tickets to this show can be purchased HERE or by calling the box office at 508-324-1926. For those wanting to

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THE IRON MAIDENS & PLUSH TO ROCK THE VAULT IN NEW BEDFORD, MA, THIS SPRING

January 22, 2024 limelightmagazine Leave a comment

JKB Entertainment Group has two great all female rock bands coming to The Vault in New Bedford, MA, this spring.

On Saturday, April 6, 2024, The Iron Maidens return to The Vault to cover Iron Maiden material from all eras of the band’s career, encompassing the band’s biggest hits as well as fan favorites. The band boasts beauty as well as excellent musicianship, lively stage presence, and a remarkable stage show with theatrical scenes interspersed throughout. All Sinners open the show. Click HERE for tickets.

On Friday, May 3, PLUSH stop at The Vault as part of their first headlining tour of the United States with special guests Groundlift and Stormstress. Click HERE for tickets.

The band is composed of four talented women, whose talent and accomplishments eclipse their age. This female rock force is fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Moriah Formica (who you may remember from NBC’s The Voice), while drummer Faith Powell, guitarist Bella Perron and bassist Ashley Suppa round out the lineup.

Plush’s debut album featured the Billboard Top 40 charting singles “Hate” and “Better Off Alone.” Plush has been electrifying audiences during recent live performances across the United States supporting Kiss, Alice In Chains, Evanescence, Daughtry, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Disturbed, among others, as well as the big festival stages of Welcome to Rockville, Louder Than Life, Rocklahoma, and more.

Plush recently released their version of the iconic Heart song “Barracuda.” The band released their new EP, entitled Find The Beautiful, via Pavement Entertainment on January 19, 2024.

The Vault is located at located at 791 Purchase Street in New Bedford, Mass. It is a 21+ venue. Tickets to both shows can be purchased through Eventbrite.com.

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PLUSH TO ROCK THE VAULT IN NEW BEDFORD, MA, IN MAY

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All female rock band PLUSH is embarking on a headlining tour this spring and will make a stop at The Vault in New Bedford, MA, on Friday, May 3, 2024, in a concert presented by JKB Entertainment Group/Limelight Magazine. Stormstress open the show. Tickets are on-sale now by clicking HERE.

PLUSH is an all-female rock band with a mission to bring rock back to the forefront of the music industry. PLUSH is composed of four talented women, whose accomplishments and talent eclipse their age. This female rock force is fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Moriah Formica. Drummer Faith Powell, guitarist Bella Perron and bassist Ashley Suppa round out the lineup.

Moriah skyrocketed to national recognition when she auditioned for NBC’s The Voice at 16. She became one of the youngest competitors in the show’s history to turn all four judge’s chairs and the only NBC’s The Voice contestant to get all four chairs performing a rock-based song. Her performance of Heart’s “Crazy on You” garnered viral fame and lauded the 4’11” star as a “pint-sized powerhouse” by judge and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine. Miley Cyrus referred to as a “Rock Goddess”. Moriah narrowly missed out on a spot in the top 12, being eliminated before fans had a chance to vote.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she’s performed weekly covers submitted by fans. Two of those have over 1 million views, without any paid promotion or sponsorship. Several other videos have organically reached the six-figure mark. Many in the industry have likened her to female rock legends Ann Wilson, Pat Benatar and Amy Lee.

Plush recently released their version of the iconic Heart song “Barracuda.” The band just dropped a music video showcasing their cover of “Barracuda,” which features dynamic performance shots and fun behind-the-scenes footage. The band will release their new EP, entitled Find The Beautiful, via Pavement Entertainment on January 19, 2024.

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STRYPER TO PERFORM SPECIAL SHOW IN FALL RIVER, MA

January 11, 2024 limelightmagazine Leave a comment

Rock band STRYPER will perform at the Narrows Center in Fall River, MA, on June 6, 2024, as part of the band’s “To Hell with the Amps – The Unplugged Tour.” This is going to be a great night of music with the band performing their hits and fan favorites, spanning their 40-year career. Click HERE for tickets.

When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the Christian hard-rock genre, Stryper is renowned for its distinctive brand of “heavenly metal,” extraordinary crossover success and venerable endurance. The Grammy-Nominated and Dove Award Winning group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly” and “Always There for You.”

Stryper’s career album sales exceed 10 million worldwide, including 1986’s multi-platinum release To Hell with the Devil. The band also made history in 1987 when it notched three songs in Dial-MTV’s Top 10 with videos “Calling On You”, “Free”, and “Honestly”, being the first band ever to have two songs in the Top 10 simultaneously.

Today, some 40 years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, the foursome continues to record, tour and perform for loyal fans around the globe. Comprising three original members including brothers Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar) and Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitar) and newest bandmate, seasoned bassist Perry Richardson (formerly of Firehouse), the group finds itself creating their finest, most powerful music yet.

Now, for the first time ever, Stryper will perform the hits and fan favorites, acoustically, and tell stories and share songs spanning their 40-year career.

The Narrows Center is located at 16 Anawan Street in Fall River, MA. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food, beverages, and alcohol to all events in bags and small coolers that will fit under your chair. Parking is free. This concert is presented by JKB Entertainment Group/Limelight Magazine.

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THE IRON MAIDENS RETURN TO THE VAULT IN NEW BEDFORD, MA, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024

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The Iron Maidens, the world’s first all-female tribute to the legendary Iron Maiden, returns to The Vault in New Bedford, MA, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in a concert presented by JKB Entertainment Group. All Sinners open the show. This is a 21+ event. Purchase tickets HERE.

ABOUT THE IRON MAIDENS

Formed in 2001, The Iron Maidens have quickly established themselves as one of southern California’s most popular tribute acts and are rapidly gaining international recognition. The band boasts beauty as well as excellent musicianship, lively stage presence, and a remarkable stage show with theatrical scenes interspersed throughout.

First and foremost on the agenda of The Iron Maidens is talent. These women are highly trained professionals with diversified musical backgrounds ranging from orchestral and musical theater to blues and rock. The band and its members have been the recipients of many awards including best tribute band, and best in category (guitar, bass, drums, voice) at events such as The Rock City News Awards, The LA Music Awards, and The All Access Magazine Award Show to name a few.

The Iron Maidens cover Iron Maiden material from all eras of the band’s career, encompassing the band’s biggest hits as well as fan favorites. The stage show includes appearances by Maiden mascot Eddie, the grimreaper, the devil and more.

The Iron Maidens have packed houses everywhere they have played.

The Vault is located at located at 791 Purchase Street in New Bedford, Mass. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.com.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

MUST BE 21 or OLDER with Valid ID for Entry.

All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges unless the concert is postponed or cancelled.

There is NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed inside The Vault or in the bathrooms. If you are caught doing either, you will be escorted off premises and forfeit your tickets.

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10,000 MANIACS BRING ‘REVIVAL’ TOUR TO NARROWS CENTER IN FALL RIVER, MA

September 28, 2023 limelightmagazine Leave a comment

10,000 Maniacs, one of America’s most beloved independent bands with hits “Because The Night,” “These Are Days,” “Trouble Me,” “More Than This,” and “Candy Everybody Wants,” returns with an extensive spring tour that will make a stop at the Narrows Center in Fall River, MA, on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Click HERE for tickets. Because this is an intimate venue for this band, we expect this show to sellout in advance.

The Narrows Center is located at 16 Anawan Street in Fall River, MA. Tickets can be purchased online at narrowscenter.org. For those wanting to purchase tickets in person, box office hours are Thursday through Saturday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Parking is free. Patrons are welcome to bring their own food, beverages, and alcohol to all events in bags and small coolers that will fit under your chair.

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JOURNEY TRIBUTE BAND COMING TO THE VAULT IN NEW BEDFORD, MA

September 5, 2023 limelightmagazine Leave a comment

If you are a fan of the rock band Journey, you won’t want to miss Beyond Frontiers: An Evening of Journey Music featuring Joey Belladonna at The Vault in New Bedford, MA, on Friday, October 20th. Local rock trio Huxster open the show which celebrates Limelight Magazine’s 17th anniversary. Click HERE for tickets.

Belladonna’s Journey tribute made its live debut in March 2020 at The Beacon Theatre in Hopewell, Virginia. After changing the name to Beyond Frontiers, the band has gained a loyal following by performing classic and unforgettable hit Journey songs such as “Separate Ways,” “Wheel In The Sky,” “Open Arms,” “Don’t Stop Believin,” “Faithfully,” and many more.

Beyond Frontiers Promo Video

In an interview on the “The Johnny Dare Morning Show,” Belladonna stated his reasons for forming a Journey tribute band.

“People ask why the hell I do it,” he said. I just like the songs. I’ve liked the band forever. And I just wanted to do it because I think it’s a cool challenge and it’s just fun music.

“I can’t think of many bands that I’d like to do a whole evening of without trying to dress up and do everything they do,” he continued. “We just wanna be a band that plays that music. I don’t care about the whole lookalike-type stuff. It’s just about music. That’s really all it is.”

Don’t miss Joey Belladonna as he performs with his band Beyond Frontiers at The Vault on October 20th.

The Vault is located at located at 791 Purchase Street in New Bedford, MA. This is a 21+ show.