2022 Top Live Shows
Live Show PuppyA great live show reminds you that the magic of music is all in the moment. Here’s some of Hump Day News’ greatest moments in 2022. We’ve sorted it with some vibe clouds and little descriptions of what the hell the vibe clouds mean. Might not help.
Don’t miss the rest of 2022 Year In Review.
Sucker Punch Surprise Hit
Rock your world out of nowhere. Maybe you never heard of the band before. Maybe you heard of the band, but never heard the band. Maybe you heard the band, but never HEARD the band. Get what we’re saying? Just nod yes. Shout out: The Dreamtoday, Living Hour, Space Camp, DJ Whysham, Red Shaydez, and the Finally Reloaded Crew.
Dreamtoday, Gone Tomorrow
Living Hour On Fire
Finally Reloaded in Somerville
Space Camp at Nice, A Fest: Day 1
Cagey Veteran Cruise
These artists have it locked down. They’re rock n roll lifers, or lifers-in-training. You’re in good hands. Shout out: Dinosaur Jr., SIEGE, Manchester Orchestra, Colleen Green.
A Dinosaur, an Ohioan, and a Comic Walk into a Bar…
Midway Cafe Under SIEGE
Manchester Orchestra at In Between Days
Colleen Green at Nice, A Fest: Day 2
On Top Of Their Game
Musicians need practice to maintain top form. Otherwise they’re going to get knocked out onstage like Buster Douglas did Mike Tyson in Tokyo. These shows caught bands at peak performance. Shout out: Mamalarky, Dear Nora, NNAMDÏ, Black Beach.
Mamalarky? Thanks, Biden!
Dear Nora Gets Epic
NNAMDÏ: Good Karma, Great Caramel
Black Beach at Nice, A Fest: Day 4
Phreak Phaktor
Live music can take both artist and audience by surprise. That’s its power. These shows challenged our expectations about what, where, how a live show happens. Shout out: Ghösh, Travels With Brindle, Sons Lunaris, Clamb.
Ghösh Point Blank
Afternoon at the Wenham St. Cinema
Sons Lunaris: A Gong Supreme
Clamb Comes Alive
Good Vibes
Above all, live shows are about bringing people together and building a community through the power of music. These shows fit the bill. Shout out: Thalia Zedek, Junius, Stray Bullets and all the ska punks, and Hallelujah The Hills.