With the cold and damp rainy day, the pyrotechnics felt warm and comforting. Thanks to the Rock Gods that be, as each band came on stage my camera got more and more used to the damp and humid environment. Philadelphia’s 93.5 WMMR have just released the information for the all-day music festival, which brings together 8 incredible music acts to give rock fans the night of their life! What can I say, music fans are the best and the venue took good care of them by handing out free rain ponchos to everyone. Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before! With more dramatic stage lighting and stage presence, Sixx AM hit the stage. Despite the cold weather and pouring rain, fans filled the BB&T Pavilion for the sold out show, and most stuck it out for the full ten hours. Featured Image Courtesy of Festival Flyer. m_gallery_blog_id = "8001122"; The crowd went insane and the girls went wild. When asked which song was his personal favorite to perform live, he said it was difficult to choose just one.
The show takes place once again on the waterfront at BB&T Pavilion (formerly Susquehanna Bank Center). Daily news of the weird and wild from The Preston & Steve Show on 93.3 WMMR, Philadelphia. Singer David Draiman, hit the stage with a long black coat, very Matrix-like, as fire pyrotechnics lit up behind him as he threw fist punches up in the air. The last band to come on was Disturbed. "It's still one of those songs where the crowd just gets set off on that song," he said. The harder the bands rocked, the harder the rain fell. "It's always fun to hang out with other bands on the road," he said. m_gallery_pagetype = "embed"; The 90s Fest announces headliner EVE 6 for May 16th event, Check out the trailer for new Philip Lynott biopic, Mindless Self Indulgence, Psychostick, Aesthetic Perfection Members Lend Voices to New Animated Music Series X-RL7, Album Review: The Beths, Jump Rope Gazers, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44O1jrnrm_I&t=197s. Heavy downpours did not stop Philadelphia’s local rock radio station, WMMR, from having their yearly outdoor barbecue concert. This year's ninth annual all-day music festival features 3 Doors Down, Sixx A.M., Red Sun Rising, and co-headliners, Disturbed and Shinedown. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.
May 26, 2016 Andrea Ramirez Maciolek USA. Brent Smith, lead singer of Shinedown, is looking forward to returning to the MMR*B*Q stage after playing the event in 2012. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. MMRBQ returns for 2016 with an EPIC line up! Click HERE, Chatting with music promoter Randy “Now” Ellis of the iconic venue City Gardens, Designer Disguise share latest song, “No One’s Alright”, The Roly Mo unleash new single, “Control Yourself”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNpjsZMuccM, https://www.rockatnight.com/podcast-player/56821/chatting-with-music-promoter-randy-now-ellis-of-the-iconic-venue-city-gardens.mp3, Chatting with Mike Skill (The Romantics), Wayne Kramer (The MC5), and Chuck Alkazian (Pearl Sound Studios), Chatting with Ezequiel Mosqueira of Latin rock band SangriLa, Chatting with Aussie glam rock artist Jason CROSSON, Chatting with August Vegner with Last Electric Rodeo, a Post Apocalyptic, Spaghetti Western Surf Rock Band, https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=60&v=sjr11lGEBg4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ad4MH7fMLs, South African songstress Courtney Visser releases her first full band EP, The Jason Evans Band bring their Outlaw Country vibe to Jacksonville, Utilita LIVE Drive-In Tour travels across UK July-September: features Reef with Andy Taylor, Orlando’s WJRR’s Earthday Birthday 27 moves festivities to Labor Day Weekend, AS IF! Yes, at this point, for once in my life I think I was completely rocked out but I am glad I hung on tight. "Some nights different songs have different personalities.". The weather may still seem like it needs bipolar medication, but 93.3 WMMR is kicking off the summer concert season May 21 with MMR*B*Q 2016 at Camden's BB&T Pavilion.. When I look back on the show, the magic would not have been the same without the rain. When I arrived at 10 am, there was already a line of cars waiting to get in for the 1 o’clock show. By the time I packed everything up and got to my car to go home I actually kissed my steering wheel and yelled “I can’t believe I survived!”. There were moments where I was exhausted, cold, and wet and I was not sure if I could continue but I did. Since 2007, WMMR has hosted this day-long festival known to locals as MMR*B*Q and featuring both contemporary and classic rockers in an outdoor setting. Guitarist DJ Ashba and singer James Michael were energetically entertaining, It was hard to keep up with these guys running around with a camera from one end of the stage to the other. The gates open at noon for the WMMR*B*Q and Shinedown is set to hit the stage at 8 p.m. For more information, visit wmmr.com/event/mmrbq-2016. Here, they discussed their post-show Prayer Sessions and Hit & Runs, plus the upcoming record, Crue’s hard partying days, DJ’s stint in GN’R, what it’s like being a “band in reverse”, and more. We had a fantastic time chatting with Sixx:AM before their set at MMR*B*Q 2016! By Andrea Ramirez-Maciolek, Rock At Night Philadelphia Correspondent, Venue: BB&T Pavillion, Camden, New Jersey–May 21, 2016.
While playing out west, Smith said the band performed a different version of "In Memory" from the band's debut album, "Leave a Whisper," that the crowed was "enamored by.
As the day went on the weather was starting to take its toll on people. Of course who can’t forget Nikki Sixx with his more mysterious quietness who kept leaning over the crowd to give high fives and hand shakes.
MMRBQ music festival: unstoppable even with heavy rain. Over all this was the best MMR BQ in my opinion, I will defiantly never forget it and the amazing bands made it even more memorable.
The one song he still enjoys performing live is "Sound of Madness" from the 2008 album of the same name. You can’t help but love the guy because you know he loves his fans and the music which is why he is still going strong. Don't miss on pre-sales, member-only contests and member only events. The band has released two studio albums through the Razor & Tie record label; their first, Polyester Zeal, in 2015, and their second, Thread, on March 30, 2018.The band also released an EP titled Peel on March 22, 2019. "We're going to make sure that we play the songs that, in our gut, (we know) everybody wants to hear," Smith said. A fellow photographer had his camera broken as it fell checking it out from security and along with the bad weather, we all hung in there in the name of rock and roll. ", "One night we played 'Through the Ghost' which is the last song on 'Amaryllis,' and people were really stunned that we did that live," Smith said. MMRBQ Tickets MMRBQ Tickets Known locally as "the hardest rocking concert," the MMRBQ festival is a Delaware Valley institution.
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Unfortunately by the time they came out, I realized I found myself battling the elements as my camera had a hard time acclimating to the humid weather and the rain mist coming in from the back. This Will Show The Total MMRBQ 2020 Schedule Laid On Top Of A Computer-Generated Calendar So Guests Can See A Full Months Dates At A Time. "So anytime we get a chance to hang out with those guys, it's a plus.". They were amazing, as they played hit after hit song from their long standing musical career. "I don't love any one of them more than any other one.". Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 25:36. "They're all like children to me," he said. MMR*B*Q: Get a festival overview including artist statistics and setlists.
Finding parking was a task in itself as the tailgating parties have already commenced in the parking lot. Wow, did they put on an amazing performance. I battled as my lens kept fogging up and my pictures all had halos around them. Red Sun Rising is an American rock band from Akron, Ohio that is currently on hiatus. Tickets… Continue reading Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20).
m_gallery_id = "20379484"; They had the best light show of the night, well, at least from a photographic perspective, with beautiful spot light beams through out their performance. Kelly Roncace may be reached at kroncace@njadvancemedia.com. "The audience is always over the top. ", Smith said the South Jersey/Philadelphia audience "embraces the lifestyle that is rock 'n' roll. 93.3 WMMR FM hosted their annual MMRBQ this past Saturday, May 21st. Subscribe now », Shinedown prepares to play 2016 WMMR*B*Q, May 18, 2016. Growing up in the hair metal era of the 80s, what girl does not like a man with makeup. The images may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted or manipulated without the written permission to Rock At Night and the photographer. James Michael, DJ Ashba and Nikki Sixx ended up playing THREE sets that day. By the time the last band came on, many people had cleared the lawn area. It was a tough night for all of us. You can support your local news source. Third Solo Album by Juanita Stein of Howling Bells to be Released on October 23, 2020, Mad Nona from Iceland Releases Their Really Cool, Self-Titled Album, Steve Kilbey releases new video ‘Sheba Chiba’ from new solo album ‘Eleven Women’, Album Review: Brisbane band Poor Little Things’ album ‘Disco’s Burning’, Ambient Kundalini Dance Rock EP! m_gallery_permalink = "http://photos.nj.com/8001122/gallery/05182016shinedowntoplaywmmrbq/index.html"; Unfortunately those of us who had precious gear missed a lot of the show because we had to stay indoors. The rain was just not cooperating and if you thought that the rain could not get any worse, it did! This spring, Disturbed will headline the annual picnic along with Shinedown, 3 Doors Down, Sixx:A.M., Collective Soul, Wolfmother, and Red Sun Rising.
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© 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Die hard fans braved the drenching rain while hanging out to see their favorite bands. The lineup for the 93.3 WMMR’s 2016 MMR*B*Q has been announced.