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A Soulful Celebration: The Motortown Allstars Christmas Spectacular
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Dave Parsons
By Dave Parsons
On a magical December evening, the Capitol Theater in Wheeling, West Virginia, played host to the Motortown Allstars Christmas Spectacular. This joyous event brought the infectious energy of Motown classics together with the warmth and wonder of holiday music. The Motortown Allstars, a celebrated ensemble of vocalists and musicians, delivered a show-stopping performance that turned the theater into a festive dance floor, brimming with nostalgia and holiday spirit.
The Capitol Theater, a historic theater in Wheeling, West Virginia, provided the perfect setting for the show. The stage was adorned with a decorated Christmas tree on either side, and a Motown sign that set the tone—a blend of elegance and vibrant energy.
The Motortown Allstars are a tribute ensemble composed of former members of legendary Motown groups such as The Temptations, The Edsels and The Miracles. Together, they keep the spirit of Motown alive, blending powerhouse vocals, tight harmonies, and electrifying choreography. This Christmas Spectacular showcased not only their vocal prowess but also their ability to connect with the audience.
The show opened with some Christmas classics, Sleigh Ride, Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow and Winter Wonderland. That’s the point where the walk down memory lane started and Motown classics such as Tears of A Clown, Second Hand Emotion, and Tracks of My tears, really got the crowd into it.
The Motortown Allstars then started mixing well known Christmas songs with well known Motown hits. White Christmas morphed with Tracks of My Tears, and My Girl morphed with I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. It’s not an easy feat to pull off!
The performers’ dynamic interaction with the crowd made these classics feel as fresh as ever, and the excitement carried over to a tribute medley to the legendary women of Motown. They followed this with a tribute medley to the Spinners, and a sing along of Christmas classics to end the first set. Yes, that was only one set!!!
The second set opened with another tribute medley with classic Motown songs, followed by some slower Christmas classics, allowing members of the quartet a chance to be solo in the spotlight. It was hard to believe how many songs kept coming, and the audience was loving every minute of it.
The finale was a medley featuring songs like the Jackson’s 1,2,3, The Four Tops, I’ll Be There, and a mashup of Do You Love Me and Shout! For the encore, the ensemble did a mash up of Da Doo Ron Ron and Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
Behind the stellar vocals was a band that brought the iconic Motown sound to life. It was mentioned they toured the country together, and it shows. A tight rhythm section, soulful brass, and dynamic guitar work, the band provided the perfect foundation for the singers. Each instrumentalist had their moment to shine as well.
The audience’s enthusiasm never wavered from start to finish, and the performers’ energy made the show feel like a communal celebration, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds. For fans of Motown and holiday music alike, this performance was an early Christmas gift to treasure.
Motown Christmas Holiday Spectacular Setlist:
1.) Sleigh Ride
2.) Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
3.) Winter Wonderland
4.) Tears Of A Clown
5.) Tracks Of My Tears
6.) Ooh, Baby Baby
7.) Secondhand Emotion
8.) White Christmas/Tracks of My Tears
9.) Away in a Manger
10.) My Girl/I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
11.) Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
12.) O Christmas Tree/Signed, Sealed Delivered.
13.) Deck The Halls/12 Days of Christmas
14.) MEDLEY: Baby Love/Heatwave/Please Mr Postman/Nowhere to Hide/You Can’t Hurry Love/Stop! In the Name of Love/Dancing in the Street
15.) MEDLEY: Working My Way Back To You/Nowhere to go/Could It Be I’m Falling in Love/It’s a Shame/Rubberband Man
16.) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
17.) Jingle Bell Rock
18.) Here Comes Santa Claus/Frosty the Snowman/Jingle Bells/We Wish you a Merry Christmas/Felix Navidad
Second Set
1.) MEDLEY: Get Ready/Ain’t Too Proud to Beg/My Girl/I Wish It Would Rain/The Way You Do The Things You Do/I Can’t Get Next To You Babe
2.) The Christmas Song
3.) This Christmas
4.) Night Before Christmas/Silent Night
5.) Merry Christmas Baby
6.) Please Come Home for Christmas
7.) MEDLEY: Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch/Same Old Song/1 2 3/I’ll Be There/Do You Love Me?/Shout!
8.) Santa Claus Is Coming To Town/Da Doo Ron Ron
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Kittie announces summer ‘Legacy Of Fire : 30 Years Of Kittie’ headlining tour
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1 day agoon
March 3, 2026
Kittie will be hitting the road across the US this summer to celebrate 30 years as band on their ‘Legacy Of Fire’ headlining tour. It’ll be the bands first full headlining tour in more than ten years. Kingdom of Giants and Gore will join as special guests across all dates.
Pre-Sales start Tuesday, March 3rd with tickets going on general sale at 10am local on Friday, March 6th HERE.
Commenting on today’s epic announcement, the band share
“We’re excited to announce our Legacy of Fire tour on the eve of our 30th anniversary as a band. Thirty years ago, we ignited a spark. Three decades later, that fire is still burning, stronger and more focused than ever. Legacy of Fire is a celebration of every stage, every struggle, and every fan who carried us forward. Coming back to the US + Canada for our first full headline tour over a decade feels incredible. We’re ready to honor our history while ushering in the next chapter!”
LEGACY OF FIRE TOUR: 30 YEARS OF KITTIE
W/ Special Guests Kingdom Of Giants and Gore
Sat, Jun 6 – St Louis, MO – The Pageant
Mon, Jun 8 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
Tue, Jun 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
Fri, Jun 12 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Sat, Jun 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater
Mon, Jun 15 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
Tue, Jun 16 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Thu, Jun 18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
Fri, Jun 19 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Sat, Jun 20 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
Sun, Jun 21 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Tue, Jun 23 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Wed, Jun 24 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Fri, Jun 26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
Sat, Jun 27 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
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Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor states he isn’t sure if band will be touring anymore
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2 days agoon
March 3, 2026
Nine Inch Nails fans might want to check out the remaining dates of their current tour because as of last weeks show Trent Reznor made the announcement that he isn’t sure if the band will be continuing to tour anymore after this.
Reznor told the crowd the following:
“I think one of the first times we played here, I think maybe it was Cain’s Ballroom, like 80 years ago…. I think we were opening for Peter Murphy… and we were playing ‘Head Like A Hole,’ and I could see someone in the back screaming the fuckin’ lyrics back at me, and I thought, ‘This is all I ever wanted in life, is to connect with somebody like that dude in the back. Anyway, that’s what I think of when I roll into Tulsa.
I don’t know if we’re gonna be touring anymore after this, but I’m proud of the show that we’re doing right now. And I’m fuckin’ grateful that you’ve chosen to spend your evening with us tonight. Thank you very much.”
Tour Dates:
03/03 Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
03/06 Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena
03/07 Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
03/09 San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena
03/10 Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
03/13 Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
03/15 San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
03/16 Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
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Avenged Sevenfolds Zachary Baker announces alt country solo album
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4 days agoon
February 28, 2026
Guitarist and founding member of Avenged Sevenfold Zachary Baker has announced his first solo album ‘Dark Horse’, an alt country album. Out April 3rd, Baker has released the albums second single with ‘Lighthouse’.
PRE-SAVE DARK HORSE
A limited edition Dark Horse vinyl is available for pre-order in gold, pink or black. An exclusive, limited edition handwritten and signed lyric sheet for “Lighthouse” is also available for purchase on his webstore. For all news and up to date information, visit zacharybaker.net.
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Sleeping Giant returns for two night 20th anniversary reunion shows
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5 days agoon
February 27, 2026
Christian metalcore 2000s favorites Sleeping Giant have announced a reunion for the bands 20th anniversary.
The band posted on their social media :
2 nights. Different albums each night. SG FOREVER.
Each night will feature different support lineups, announcing in the coming weeks.
We’re looking forward to celebrating 20 years with you. We are grateful for your love and support over the last two decades.
June 19 & June 20
The Glasshouse
Pomona, California
Pre-sale tickets are available now at http://www.sleepingxgiant.com
Pre-sale code: SGFOREVER
General on sale at 9am PST/12pm EST on Monday.
Meet & Greet bundle upgrade available now, includes limited edition vinyl. *Doesn’t include GA ticket*
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Punk In The Park cancels 2026 road shows amid controversy
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5 days agoon
February 27, 2026
Amid the ongoing stream of controversy relating to Brew Ha Ha Productions’ financial contributions to the Trump administration, Punk In The Park has officially cancelled their 2026 road shows. This came after bands spoke out against the fest dropping off of the dates, including The Adicts who dropped off today shortly before the cancellation. You also had the Dead Kennedys stating they were against what the fest stood for but wouldn’t cancel because it wasn’t fair to fans.
A statement from Punk in the Park organizers was posted on their social media :
“It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the Punk in the Park Road Show events scheduled for 2026.
“These shows were something we truly believed in, and we know how much they meant to many of you. Unfortunately, the current climate surrounding the events has created challenges that make it impossible for us to move forward in a way that delivers the experience our fans, artists, and partners deserve.
“This is incredibly disappointing for everyone involved. Our goal as always been to bring people together through music, community, and shared passion – and it’s painful when circumstances prevent that from happening.
“All ticket holders will receive full refunds automatically at their original point of purchase within the next week. No action is required.
“We want to sincerely thank the fans who supported us, the bands who stood with us, and the crews who worked hard behind the scenes. Your belief in these events has meant more than you know.
“We hope this is not the end of Punk in the Park, but rather a pause while we regroup and look toward the future.”
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Country metal act Cody Parks And Dirty South announce they’ll be touring with Steel Panther this spring
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6 days agoon
February 26, 2026
Rising country metal mash up band Cody Parks And Dirty South have announced they’ll be opening for everyones favorite raunchy hair metal act Steel Panther this Spring.
Tickets are on sale now. See all tour dates below.
Drawing inspiration from legends like Mötley Crüe, Ratt, and Pantera… Cody Parks and The Dirty South inject heavy riffs and explosive breakdowns into country music, transforming Nashville’s Music Row into a Sunset Strip-worthy phenomenon. Their 2023 EP, Smothered & Covered, turned heads with singles climbing to #2 and #7 on iTunes, earning them a spot in the social media spotlight and growing their Spotify listener base to over 190,000 monthly fans.
Tour Dates
March 18 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Club 5
March 20 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
March 21 – Ringle, WI – Q and Z Expo Center
March 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
March 24 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre
March 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Eqyptian Room
March 27 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
March 28 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
March 30 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater
April 2 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
April 3 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
April 4 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore
April 5 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
April 7 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
April 8 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
April 10 – Austin, TX- Emo’s
April 11 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
April 12 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom
April 14 – Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge
April 15 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
April 17 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
April 18 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
April 19 – Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Theatre
April 21 – Bowling Green, OH -Cla-Zel Theater
April 22 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
April 24 – Richmond, VA – The National
April 25 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
April 28 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
April 29? – Foxborough, MA – Six String
April 30 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
May 1 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
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