Several thousand rock fans braved the heat Saturday, July 28, for six hours of hard rock and heavy metal as Dog Jam 2012 welcomed the “Trespass America Festival” to Ford Park in Beaumont. Seven bands performed six hours of music in sweltering heat and, at one point, threatening skies and tropical storm force winds. Tommy Mann Jr.
Ivan Moody, vocalist of Five Finger Death Punch, listens as fans sing back the opening song, “Under and Over It.” Tommy Mann Jr.
Jesse Leach and Killswitch Engage decimated the audience with a brutal 45 minute set of material. Tommy Mann Jr.
Matt Heafy of Trivium roars as the fans scream along during the band’s performance Saturday evening. Tommy Mann Jr.
Pop Evil returned to Southeast Texas for the fourth time in 15 months with its Dog Jam showcase. Tommy Mann Jr.
Mark Castillo and his bandmates in Emmure gave an energizing performance. Tommy Mann Jr.
God Forbid vocalist Byron Davis gets up close and personal with fans during the band’s set. Tommy Mann Jr.
Detroit metal band Battlecross, featuring guitarist Hiran Deraniyagala, was the surprise act of Dog Jam 2012. Tommy Mann Jr.
BEAUMONT — Several thousand rock fans braved the heat Saturday, July 28, for six hours of hard rock and heavy metal as Dog Jam 2012 welcomed the “Trespass America Festival” to Ford Park in Beaumont. Seven bands performed six hours of music in sweltering heat and, at one point, threatening skies and tropical storm force winds.
Bands performing include Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Pop Evil, Emmure, God Forbid and Battlecross.
This Week in Local Music History 6.19.13
Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana music fans have seen plenty of legendary concert performances through the years, and more are on the way in 2013.
Entertainment for the week of June 19 - June 25, 2013
Enjoy the summer with good friends and good music at any one or more of the area’s music venues.
Dave Chappelle is making his most substantial return to stand-up comedy with a one-month tour for Funny Or Die.
Ozzy Osbourne and the members of Black Sabbath worked hard to create a dark aura around their band in the late 1960s, laying down a proto-metal blueprint for a legion of groups to follow.
Entertainment for the week of June 12 - June 18, 2013
Let the music do the talking for you this week and summer really heats up with tons of great events across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.
This Week in Local Music History 6.12.12
• June 12, 1999 The legendary Bo Diddley performed at the 10th annual Gulf Coast Jam in Port Arthur.
A benefit will be held this Friday to assist a smile child on a ventilator.
Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana music fans have seen plenty of legendary concert performances through the years, and more are on the way in 2013.
Enjoy the summer with good friends and good music at any one or more of the area’s music venues.
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