July 26, 2024 brought beautiful summer weather along with an outstanding concert featuring Godsmack, Nothing More, and special guests Flat Black. The Maine Savings Amphitheater and the Bangor Waterfront set an exceptional stage for this iconic night.
The opening band was Flat Black who is led by ex-Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook. The audience came alive immediately for Wrex Horton’s vocals. The band had Rob Pierce on drums, Nick Diltz on bass and Hook on guitar. It was just what was needed to open the door for what was to come.
Nothing More took that baton and started running. Jonny Hawkins lit up the stage with vocals and drumming. Alongside him were band members Mark Vollelunga on guitar, Ben Anderson on drums and Daniel Oliver on drums. Some of the highlighted songs to match their impressive lighting and stage effects were: If It Doesn’t Hurt, Go to War, and the emotionally charged “Jenny.”
The crowd was now primed and ready for the main event. That beat started and Bangor Waterfront knew what was coming as they led with When Legends Rise. The undeniable presence of Godsmack, led by Sully Erna was just what the rock n’ roll fans came to see. Captivated by the stage presence and signature sounds of the vocals, concert goers young and old were on their feet and enthralled in the moment. They were rocking out to the timeless hits such as Awake, Voodoo, and Bulletproof. The night had it all including a memorable drum battle but really hit a high with I Stand Alone. The fans were cheering for an encore as to not let this moment end.
The Scars Foundation has been established by Sully Erna, of Godsmack, to help raise awareness of the mental health issues that so many are faced with today. With the rise of suicides, bullying, addiction, abuse and so many other challenges, The Scars Foundation is dedicated to providing resources and tools to educate and empower people on a global level that struggle with these burdens. https://www.scarsfoundation.org.
Erica Clapperton, of Fairfield, said “Godsmack had a palpable impact on the audience. It’s music you can touch and feel. The emotion of the music is felt deeply, and we left the concert looking forward to the next time. Godsmack has always put on an amazing show after seeing them multiple times I’m in awe everytime”. She captured what many felt in the theater that night, a sense of truly rocking and rolling all night with a raw infectious energy.
Lead singer, Sulley, announced that the Maine Savings Amphitheater has one of the top facilities in the country! The crowd responded similarly as young Ethan Frost, of China said, “it was just awesome.” This is Ethan’s first concert and it came to him as a special gift for his 16th birthday. He loves the band and was able to enjoy singing all of his favorite songs along side his father, Floyd.
July 26, 2024, was nothing short of amazing. From the opener all the way through to the headline, the energy was in epic proportions. From the staff, to the fans and the bands, everyone brought their “A” game and made for a memorable night for all.
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