Shinedown brings a night of explosive rock to PPG Paints Arena

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Tuesday night's show opened with a casual yet soulful performance by Morgan Wade. Her country-inspired classic rock sound was just the thing to get the night started without overheating the crowd on the steamy summer night. Wade's command of the stage and dreamy vocals will certainly take her far.

Next to the stage was Bush, bringing late 90s nostalgia to the crowd and quickly bringing up the energy. Vocalist Gavin Rossdale alternately played guitar and walked the Y-shaped catwalk to sing directly to fans. Mid-way through their set, Rossdale hopped the barrier and ran through the crowd, up into the lower-level seating, and then back through the pit before returning to the stage, all while singing their 2020 release "Flowers on a Grave." While security may have been less than thrilled with his antics, fans couldn't get enough of the up-close show. Bush finished their set with fan favorites, prompting singalongs and leaving the crowd wanting more.

Finally, Shinedown took to the stage. Their set began with a figure sporting a television for a head dancing around the stage before displaying popular TV show logos spanning decades. Fog filled the stage as the band emerged. They opened with their latest release and tour namesake, "Dance Kid Dance." The crowd went wild as pyrotechnics exploded during highlights in the music. The energy was high and relentless. Band members made full use of the low catwalk, interacting with fans and keeping the crowd engaged. The unique setup gave many more fans than usual the chance to see their favorite band up close. Shinedown knows how to put on a spectacle while still keeping the music front and center and putting on a stellar performance. Shinedown's show, not to be missed, continues across the country through August.

​Review/Photo By: Aarika MacIntyre