I had to post to say that Shinedown's set at Pain In The Grass was one of the most intense, amazing performances I have seen--ever!! It's officially in my top 10 fave concerts, and that space is shared by mostly Metallica shows.

From the opening notes to Brent saying "Goodnight" from up in the lawn somewhere, it was exactly what a kick-ass rock show should be. Brent coming into the crowd during "how does it feel" and making EVERYONE move and jump around was the highlight for me. (Got some good pix!!) Seeing him in the mosh pit with the rest of the Rockaholics is something I won't soon forget.

My other fave moment was when they did "Second Chance"--it's one of my favorite songs off the record and I didn't think they'd play it live. Again, simply amazing. I'm really not doing the show justice with this post, but I had to try and impart how awesome I felt their performance was. For several people I knew, this was their first Shinedown show and they were so impressed and excited!!

Okay--enough of my babbling. Who else was there? Did you feel the same? I've seen them several times (since the first record) and I really thought this was their best show yet. (Although, their show at the Showbox a couple years ago was also damn good!!) THANK YOU Shinedown for delivering such an amazing set!!!

I was there!!! What an amazing show! I have to admit something.... I had not heard of Shinedown prior to the Pain in the Grass Show. I know, a crime indeed!! After seeing them and hearing them I cannot get them out of my mind. I have been listening to them everyday since. I CANNOT GET ENOUGH!!! Shinedown, you guys ROCK beyond what I can say. Your songs are amazing but the messages behind all of your songs are what have me hooked. Brent, your voice is AMAZING! It is so powerful! All you guys are amazing! I truly enjoyed watching you guys perform! I really could go on and on about what I thought but honestly you have a fan for life!