A Day to Remember kick off the party in Las Vegas with 'When We Were Young' Sideshow

October 26, 2022

On the night before the largest festival the scene has ever witness, A Day to Remember performed an intimate sold out show show at the legendary Pearl Theater Concert Hall at the Palms Casino as an official sideshow for the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Since touring resumed in 2021, A Day to Remember has been had one of the most aggressive they've had touring cycles in years with multiple headline tours including their current "Just Some More Shows" tour run that they are currently about to wrap up. During this time on the road the band has been supporting their most recent full length album "You're Welcome" with numerous songs from the album be included in the set, however they have also been playing their new track "Miracle" on this latest run as well teasing the future of A Day to Remember coming soon.


A Day to Remember took the stage just after 9:30PM to a roar from the sold out crowd that was excited to be seeing their favorite band ahead of kicking off a busy weekend of performances at the When We Were Young Festival. The band's massive production encompassed the entire stage of the Pearl Concert Theater and the concert surely made history as the heaviest show to ever take place in the venue that is normally filled with classic acts on the Vegas Strip. A Day To Remember didn't take long to open up the venue's first mosh pit as the curtain dropped and lead singer Jeremy McKinnon got the crowd moving as he belted out the opening lyrics to "Downfall of Us All."

Across a 16 song main set and 4 song encore, A Day to Remember brought a master piece of a performance to the Las Vegas crowd who sold out the smallest venue of their "Just Some More Shows" tour this fall. With such a long catalogue in their arsenal at this point full of a combination of ballads, heavy hitters and insane breakdowns it came as no surprise that the band was able to weave together a set that gave fans of all eras a little bit of something special. An early highlight in their tour's set was an energetic play through of "Shot in the Dark" that had Jeremy McKinnon sprinting the length of the stage multiple times as Neil Westfall and Kevin Skaff joined him multiple times on the walk way during their guitar parts.


Through out the set the band was illuminated with stunning imagery on a gigantic LED screen that compliment every song, especially during the massive sing-a-long late in the set when the band played "If It Means A Lot to You" at the start of their encore. Through out the years A Day to Remember has grown from "just another Warped Tour band" into the best band the scene has to offer in terms of live performances. McKinnon's vocals come to life in new ways live and the "Just Some More Shows" tour was no exception as he has never sounded better vocally than on this tour. From the brutal breakdowns of "2nd Sucks" all the way to the sprawling chorus of "Degenerates" and to the final note of the "Plot to Bomb the Panhandle" to end the night - McKinnon (and the rest of A Day to Remember) showcased exactly why they quickly out grew the club circuit and became the band they are today selling out arenas nationwide.


From the moment the When We Were Young Festival was announced it took the internet by storm and was set to be an iconic weekend for the scene as it sold out in minutes across multiple days and weekends. With all of that hype and anticipation when the official side shows began to get announced there simply was no better band from the festival's impressive line up to kick the weekend off with than A Day to Remember. This band has been there for the scene says day one and that Friday night in Vegas was a celebration of two decades of the band and their fans being together. A Day to Remember made us all feel young again that night with their performance, and will continue doing so for the rest of the year on the remainder of their "Just Some More Shows" tour before hitting the road again in December for an acoustic tour. What's next after that? Who knows but we guarantee it will involve some breakdowns, mosh pits and crowd surfers with A Day to Remember continuing to grow their legacy as one of the best to do it on stage in the scene.

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Matt Christine

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By Matt Christine • November 14, 2025
Trivium is back on the road in 2025 — and this time, they’ve brought Jinjer along for a blistering run across the U.S. on the “Ascend Above The Ashes Tour.” Over the last four years, the rock and metal world has seen a wild expansion of dream-team co-headlining and powerful support on tours, the kind fans never thought they’d see outside of wish lists. Rising metal powerhouse Jinjer has been in the international spotlight ever since they were forced to exit Slipknot’s 2022 tour to return home and support Ukraine’s war efforts. In the years since, they’ve become global ambassadors for both their country and the metal community. And even as the supporting act on this tour, the band was greeted by a massive turnout and a stage setup that matched their well-earned status in the scene. Their addition on this tour with Trivium was a match made in heaven (or hell) and a perfect compliment sonically. The band's 9 song setlist got the mosh pit moving and crowd surfers flowing ahead of the main event that evening. It may have been a Wednesday night , but you wouldn’t have known it based on the crowd’s energy leading up to Trivium’s 9:50 p.m. arrival. Pennsylvania showed once again why it has a reputation as one of the weirdest and yet strongest markets in the country for rock and metal. When the band’s massive stage slowly illuminated to reveal a dramatic backdrop, Trivium launched into their set with explosive force as strobes burst to blinding effects all around them. Trivium's 14 song set was a blistering pace of their greatest hits and new material that left little time for the band to chat with the crowd as they moved quickly from song to song. Frontman Matt Heafy nearly blended into the elaborate backdrop thanks to a jacket patterned almost identically, but he was impossible to miss as he tore across the stage from mic to mic, shredding through one technical assault after another. Much like Jinjer’s opening performance, Trivium delivered a razor-sharp, 80-minute set that pulled from across their expansive catalog. From the first crushing riff to the final crack of the snare, they gave Lancaster everything they had — and the packed pit gave it right back. Opening nights can often feel unpredictable, but Lancaster showed up ready, proving once again that this city doesn’t just attend shows — it sets the bar. If the rest of the “Ascend Above Ashes Tour” follows this lead, Trivium and Jinjer are in for one unforgettable run.

Taylor Acorn returns home to Pennsylvania at the Archer Music Hall

By Matt Christine • November 12, 2025
Taylor Acorn’s return to Pennsylvania to the Arrow at the Archer Music Hall in Allentown was a homecoming a long time coming after a massive year of touring and festival appearances. Just a few weeks after performing at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas - and fresh off wrapping The Summer School Tour - Taylor Acorn returned to Pennsylvania with clear momentum behind her. Touring in support of her newly released LP, she arrived at The Arrow at the Archer in Allentown with a setlist shaped around this new chapter of her sound. The fresh material wasn’t just sprinkled into the night; it was the thread that held the entire show together. And while Acorn hasn’t forgotten her roots in the pop-punk world, it’s obvious that these newer songs give her a wider lane to move in and let her shine bright onstage. The Arrow itself proved to be an ideal setting. The room was full but comfortable, with that sweet spot where you can feel the crowd’s energy without fighting for space. Warm lighting and a clear sightline from almost anywhere in the venue helped create a sense of connection the moment Acorn stepped out. It didn’t take long for the entire place to settle into a rhythm—heads nodding, hands in the air, and plenty of voices shouting back the lines they knew. Between songs, Acorn kept the energy light and the banter genuine. She shared quick stories, poked fun at herself, and made it clear she appreciated being back in her home state. Nothing dragged, nothing felt overly rehearsed—it all stayed grounded in the good-natured vibe that filled the room. By the end of the night, The Arrow at the Archer felt less like a tour stop and more like a celebration of where Acorn is right now: an artist still rooted in the scene that raised her, but growing fast and sounding sharper than ever. The crowd felt it, the room carried it, and Acorn made sure everyone left buzzing. A strong show, a great space, and the kind of night that makes you want to catch her again before the tour moves on.

Kaleo bring the 'Mixed Emotions Tour' to from Iceland to Allentown

By Matt Christine • September 19, 2025
On September 16, 2025, Icelandic rockers KALEO brought their Mixed Emotions Tour to Allentown’s Archer Music Hall, with Quarters of Change and Júníus Meyvant on the bill.