JD Dirom, Author at The PORTAL Magazine

Concert Reviews July 10, 2017 July 10, 2017

Sabrina Carpenter @ Calgary Stampede

Sabrina Carpenter Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage July 9, 2017 Photos courtesy of J. Dirom Photography Like most millennials, eighteen-year-old Disney Channel alum, Sabrina Carpenter…

Concert Reviews July 9, 2017 July 9, 2017

Theory of a Deadman w/ Bleeker @ Calgary Stampede

Theory of a Deadman w/ Bleeker Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage July 8, 2017 Photos courtesy of Nicki Chang-Powless ncpimaging.ca Opening the Stampede’s second night on…

Concert Reviews July 9, 2017 July 9, 2017

USS @ Calgary Stampede

USS Calgary Stampede Coke Stage July 7, 2017 Photos courtesy of J. Dirom Photography For the past 104 years, Calgary, Alberta – a city…

Concert Reviews June 13, 2017 June 13, 2017

Tool @ Scotiabank Saddledome

Tool June 12, 2017 Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary, AB Photos courtesy of J.DiromPhotography.com Whether you’re a fan of the band, or simply a fan of…

Concert Reviews May 30, 2017 May 30, 2017

Red Hot Chili Peppers @ Scotiabank Saddledome

Red Hot Chili Peppers May 29, 2017 Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary, AB Photos and courtesy of J. Dirom Photography redhotchilipeppers.com Setlist: Intro Jam Can’t Stop Snow…

I Prevail w/ Wage War, Assuming We Survive, Villain of The Story & A Path Less Travelled March 13, 2017 Marquee Beer Market & Stage Calgary, Alberta Photos and review courtesy of J. Dirom Photography It was the final Canadian date, before the tour continued in the US, and quickly followed by Australian dates. I Prevail have by all accounts been on a tour that has been selling out at virtually every stop, and will continue to do so. The night was a stacked bill with support from Wage War, Assuming We Survive, Villain of the Story, and The Path Less Traveled. The Path Less Traveled kicked the night into gear. The Calgary based group was fast and on point, playing songs from their past albums, their latest song “Home”, as well as new material in “The Devil That You Know.” By the end of their set the crowd was singing along with their arms in the air. A solid, high energy, sonic performance. Villain of the Story, a post hardcore group, based out of Minneapolis took to the stage next. Logan Bartholomew (donning a Canada shirt), and Christian Grey, both delivered solid vocals whipping the crowd into a frenzy. The band saw the crowd come alive during “A Life Worth Living”, as surfers started appearing from the floor. Simply on point. Assuming We Survive was not to be outdone. Adrian Estrella was almost instantly in the crowd. Grabbing a fan’s glasses to wear on stage, followed by taking fan’s phone for a selfie looking back on the crowd, and then later returning to serenade few female fans that were up at the barrier. The band from Southern California, put on a highly charismatic performance, and were the standout in many ways for the night. Wage War built on the intensity of the night, as the metalcore band from Ocala, Florida took no prisoners. As the band played through “Alive”, “Enemy”, and “Basic Hate” the crowd could be seen bobbing in unison, hanging on the pairing of relentless aggressive vocals, and soaring choruses. I Prevail was the final performance of the night, and the last for Canada. Chants of “I Prevail” started to build as the crowd anxiously awaited the Southfield, Michigan, metalcore band to take the stage. The band lead with “Come and Get It”, and the crowd erupted, and the crowd surfing became. Bodies tumbled over the barrier, and the intensity only grew as the set continued. No surprise as the band put on a solid performance. Setlist for I Prevail: Come and Get It Love, Lust & Liars Stuck In Your Head Already Dead Pull the Plug Chaos Medley Blank Space (Taylor Swift) Crossroads Face Your Demons Lifelines Worst Part of Me Scars

Concert Reviews March 15, 2017 March 15, 2017

I Prevail w/ Guests @ Marquee Beer Market & Stage

I Prevail w/ Wage War, Assuming We Survive, Villain of The Story & The Path Less Travelled March 13, 2017 Marquee Beer Market & Stage…

Concert Reviews September 12, 2016 September 12, 2016

Five Finger Death Punch/Papa Roach/SIXX:A.M./From Ashes To New Live

Grey Eagle Casino Event Centre September 11, 2016 Calgary, AB, Canada Photos courtesy of J. Dirom Photography The Grey Eagle Casino Event Centre has…

Concert Reviews September 2, 2016 September 2, 2016

Volbeat & Killswitch Engage @ Grey Eagle Event Centre

Volbeat w/ Killswitch Engage August 30, 2016 Grey Eagle Event Centre Calgary, AB, Canada Photos and review courtesy of J. Dirom Photography When you are early…