Covering the Limelight in ATX

The iconic rock group Boston  stopped in Austin for a very special show on June 11, 2016. While Boston is on tour celebrating their 40th anniversary, Austin is welcoming a new music venue to the scene, the Statesman Skyline Theater at The Long Center. Opening for Boston on this night was with Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx. Statesman Skyline Theater at The Long Center as seen from VIP area The new Statesman Skyline Theater is perfect for Austin; an outdoor amphitheater set on the lawn of The Long Center, overlooking beautiful Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline. Crowds arriving at Statesman Skyline Theater at The Long Center Several thousands concertgoers attended the first show for the new venue, some having acquired a "picnic pass" and arriving early with their own food, while others visited the on-site food trucks for their pre-show snacks. Food Trucks Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx Opening on the evening was Dennis DeYoung, form...

The Cedar Park Center, in the Austin suburb of Cedar Park, Texas, played host to some good old-time Rock and Roll on July 20 when Boston and tour mates, Night Ranger, performed for an enthusiastic crowd of fans. Long-time fans of both bands had high hopes for an entertaining evening of music and they weren't disappointed by these veteran acts. Boston performs at the Cedar Park Center Night Ranger Night Ranger was first on the stage. They quickly claimed the audience’s attention as guitarists Joel Hoekstra and Brad Gillis showcased their phenomenal guitar skills and front man, bassist Jack Blades lead vocals on “Touch of Madness.” Night Ranger opens for Boston at the Cedar Park Center After that, drummer Kelly Keagy took over the lead on “Swing Me Away.” From then on, the audience was as much a part of the band as the actual members, singing along for 50 minutes to many of Night Ranger’s mega hits. The audience’s participation fit well with the band’s high-energy...