“Shinedown (self described as ‘pure rock’) is one of a few 2000’s rock bands that make me still believe quality music can still be produced. Entering the arena and getting a glimpse of the stage I got myself ready for an amazing visual experience, and that it was: flames, explosions, strobes, light bars, video walls, a piano riser, pivoting lighting rigs to 45 degree angles raised and lowered by cables. During band member intros we were informed that Zach Myers himself (guitarist) was stage designer. The pyrotechnics were intense, they obviously have to know exactly where to stand… watch your tape offs and ‘x’ marks! The band entered on stage walking side by side from rear to front backlit in silhouette as if they were going to take a final bow. Brett announced, ‘Did you bring your dancing shoes tonight? Well let’s get to it!’ At the song break I experienced my first ever artist led rock n roll meet-and-greet, turning left, then right, all around were handshakes, fist bumps and knuckles. I needed that as the person sitting next to me photobombed a nearly perfect full video by getting up to pee. I could only grin and take it. Next was a passionate intro to ‘Get Up’, from Brent Smith assuring the audience, ‘You are necessary, original, and you have a 100 percent have a purpose!’ Ticket holders had received a notification from the venue earlier, ‘GVL, look out for each other in the pit’, well this was a first for me and I didn’t quite understand it until the ‘1-2-3 Jump’ intro to ‘Enemies’. There it was, pure energy and bodies moving everywhere! The theme of the band’s music to me has been ’overcoming adversity with positivity’ and it was no different last evening as singer Brent Smith shared with us that this very much could have been a cancellable show as he performed the full 2 hour set with Bronchitis. As he sang, so it was, ‘Don't sell yourself short, you might be bulletproof’. The set list itself was well designed, let’s face it with new album material and 29 top 5 songs, one has to be creative in order to please an audience in general. There was a huge sing-a-long to ‘Simple Man’, Brent commenting back, ‘You might possibly be the best crowd on this tour!’ The evening began with two opening artists, Diamante, and The Pretty Reckless, both were energetic and musically talented, but neither were particularly moving. All in all, it was memorable evening in Greenville for sure!” by DAve (Concert #647)

Shinedown blew the crowd away! Myself included! I knew they would be incredible live based on what I’ve heard from other fans and the amazing music they’ve put out over the years. Being the fist time I’ve ever seen them I can honestly say this is one of the very best performances I’ve seen in my entire 32 years of life! I’ve wanted to see them for many years and I’m so very happy and proud that I have been a part of this experience! This band had more positive messages and energy than any other band I’ve ever seen! They really make you feel like special as an individual. They make you feel like part of their family! A band that calls their fans and audiences their boss and actually plays the songs they want to hear live! They had such an amazing and unique set list. Their energy onstage is like no other. If for some odd reason you don’t like this band you absolutely HAVE to or won’t have any other choice than to like them after witnessing their live performance. 🤘✨🐍❤️

The Shinedown show in Hershey was great. I absolutely love this band and they put on a hell of a show. No issues with them at all. My problem was with the INSANELY loud nature of show(all night) where the band's volume was turned up WAY too high, and Brent's vocals were drowned out in the process. I get it...it's a rock show, however the sound was simply too much and it interfered with the enjoyment of the whole experience. Plus way too many guitar screeches throughout the night. Once again, LOVE the band, but I left a bit disappointed because of the sound.