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EARTHGANG: preview

WORDS BY NICOLETTE CUNNINGHAM

EARTHGANG, photo by Naz Massaro from Wonderfront 2019 for Concert Updater.

Formed in 2008, EARTHGANG (consisting of Olu [aka Johnny Venus] and WowGr8) have taken the world by storm. Three albums, four EPs, and multiple singles later and they have just begun. 

Their recent album, Mirrorland, released last September has impressive features such as Young Thug, Kehlani, T-Pain and more. With 14 tracks, though it’s hard to pick a favorite, “Proud of You” feature Young Thug has over 20 million listens on Spotify! EARTHGANG ended 2019 releasing “Collide” with Tiana Major9 for the motion picture Queen and Slim which was such a hit even Michelle Obama listed it on her 2020 work out playlist. 

EARTHGANG’s latest release is a feature on “Still Up” by Dreamville also featuring Reason. Established by J. Cole, Dreamville was nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards for ‘best rap performance’ for the song “Down Bad” which also features J. Cole, Bas, JID, Young Nudy, and EARTHGANG. Dreamville is a label “of the connected age” that’s “keeping a pulse” on the world “while exploring new sounds, new visuals, and new ways to authentically and genuinely connect with all people…”

EARTHGANG is currently on their ‘Welcome to Mirrorland’ tour which has already sold out over half the dates, so if you can get a ticket now's the time! If you can’t catch them this round, don’t worry, this American hip-hop duo from Atlanta are here to stay. 

Image courtesy of @EARTHGANG on Instagram

‘Welcome to Mirrorland’ tour dates:
1/16 SEATTLE, WA 🔥
1/18 PORTLAND, OR 🔥
1/20 SACRAMENTO, CA 🔥
1/21 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 🔥
1/22 LOS ANGELES, CA 🔥
1/23 POMONA, CA 🔥
1/24 PHOENIX, AZ🔥
1/28 HOUSTON, TX🔥
1/29 AUSTIN, TX 🔥
1/31 CHICAGO, IL 🔥
2/3 DENVER, CO
2/5 MINNEAPOLIS, MN🔥
2/6 DETROIT, MI
2/8 BOSTON, MASS 🔥
2/9 TORONTO, CN 🔥
2/11 PHILLY, PA 🔥
2/12 WASHINGTON, DC
2/13 BROOKLYN, NY 🔥
2/14 NEW YORK, NY 🔥
2/16 CHARLOTTE, NC🔥
2/18 TAMPA, FL
2/19 MIAMI, FL
2/21 NEW ORLEANS, LA
2/22 DALLAS, TX 🔥
2/25 BIRMINGHAM, AL
2/26 ATLANTA, GA 🔥
2/27 ATLANTA, GA
(🔥 = SOLD OUT)


tags: EARTHGANG, Nicolette Cunningham
Monday 01.27.20
Posted by Concert Updater
 

Motion City Soundtrack

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE RIEHLE-LUDTKE!
MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK

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MOM JEANS

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DON’T STOP OR WE’LL DIE

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JANUARY 24TH, 2020
THE NOVO, LOS ANGELES, CA
PHOTOS BY MICHELLE RIEHLE-LUDTKE!

*CREDIT THE PHOTOGRAPHER IF IMAGES USED, PLEASE! 
NO EDITING AND/OR REMOVAL OF WATERMARK(S)*
tags: Motion City Soundtrack, Michelle Riehle-Ludtke, Mom Jeans, Don't Stop or We'll Die
Sunday 01.26.20
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Saint Motel with KOLARS

PHOTOS BY TATI BRUENING!
SAINT MOTEL

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KOLARS

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JANUARY 24TH, 2020
OBSERVATORY OC, SANTA ANA, CA
PHOTOS BY TATI BRUENING!

*CREDIT THE PHOTOGRAPHER IF IMAGES USED, PLEASE! 
NO EDITING AND/OR REMOVAL OF WATERMARK(S)*
tags: Saint Motel, Tati Bruening, KOLARS
Saturday 01.25.20
Posted by Concert Updater
 

The Used

WORDS & PHOTOS BY NAZ MASSARO!

THE USED

This tour is for the die-hard fans. The fans that want to get up close and personal. The fans that have been around since the early 2000’s… And The Used came in with everything we were hoping for. 

DRAGGED UNDER

Starting their first tour of 2020 in San Diego at a small club, selling out in less than an hour, The Used did not leave those die-hard fans disappointed. As the lights went down they began the show with “I’m A Fake” which had everyone screaming the lyrics back to them. They played songs they don’t typically play like “Just a Little” which was released back in 2002 and one of the first songs the band ever wrote. The Used also played their newest single “Blow Me” for the first time ever which was flawless and ended with the band feeling proud and giving each other high fives. The setlist consisted of other fan favorites from all albums such as “Take It Away,” “Taste Of Ink,” and “Paralyzed.” From their wide variety of colored lights and their consistency of high energy; it was a show I’ll never forget. I have been to over a dozen of The Used concerts in my life, but the intimacy of this tour was something I have only dreamed of.

Now, let’s go back to the start of the show with the only opening band, Dragged Under. The crowd started off hesitant as if they felt the band had something to prove. The lead singer, Anthony Cappocchi, picked up on it and made a comment saying how “the energy felt weird in the room” and with that the energy quickly changed with the passion they brought to the stage with their heartfelt lyrics, piercing screams, and crazy guitar riffs. By the end of the first song the room came alive. Dragged Under is definitely a great addition to the tour! If you can snag a ticket to this tour, I strongly recommend it. Check out the next dates below:

THE USED

The Used 2020 Tour Dates

Jan. 21 - Solana Beach, Calif. @ Belly Up
Jan. 23 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Troubadour
Jan. 25 - Sacramento, Calif. @ Ace of Spades
Jan. 26 - Portland, Ore. @ Hawthorne Theatre
Jan. 28 - Salt Lake City, Utah @ Metro Music Hall
Jan. 29 - Englewood, Colo. @ Gothic Theatre
Jan. 31 - Saint Louis, Mo. @ Delmar Hall
Feb. 01 - Chicago, Ill. @ The Bottom Lounge
Feb. 04 - Detroit, Mich. @ St Andrews Hall
Feb. 05 - Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Rex Theater
Feb. 07 - Baltimore, Md. @ Baltimore Soundstage
Feb. 09 - Boston, Mass. @ Paradise Rock Club
Feb. 11 - New York, N.Y. @ The Gramercy Theatre
Feb. 12 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ Theater of Living Arts
Feb. 14 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Terminal West
Feb. 15 - Orlando, Fla. @ The Beacham
Feb. 18 - Dallas, Texas @ Gas Monkey
Feb. 19 - Austin, Texas @ Mohawk
Feb. 21 - Albuquerque, N.M. @ Sunshine Theater
Feb. 22 - Phoenix, Arizona @ Crescent Ballroom


THE USED

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JANUARY 21ST, 2020
BELLY UP TAVERN, SOLANA BEACH, CA
PHOTOS BY NAZ MASSARO!

*CREDIT THE PHOTOGRAPHER IF IMAGES USED, PLEASE! 
NO EDITING AND/OR REMOVAL OF WATERMARK(S)*
tags: The Used, Dragged Under, Naz Massaro
Friday 01.24.20
Posted by Concert Updater
 

Scary Kids Scaring Kids: 15 Year Anniversary

PHOTOS BY MADELINE THIEL!
SCARY KIDS SCARING KIDS

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SECRETS

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PUSHOVER

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NAVARRE

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GUILTY BY DESIGN

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JANUARY 18TH, 2020
FREMONT COUNTRY CLUB, LAS VEGAS, CA
PHOTOS BY MADELINE THIEL!

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tags: Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Guilty By Designs, Navarre, Pushover, Madeline Thiel, Secrets
Thursday 01.23.20
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