Photos/Review: Alter Bridge Thrill With Powerful Set at San Francisco's Regency Ballroom
(L to R): Brian Marshall, Myles Kennedy, and Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge performing at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, CA. February 23, 2020. Photo: Jared Stossel
Alter Bridge
w/ Clint Lowery, Deepfall
The Regency Ballroom
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Photos and review by Jared Stossel
For years, I had heard about Alter Bridge and the kind of show they brought forth. I will admit, I was never much of a Creed fan when I was coming into the music world (3/4 of the Alter Bridge lineup is comprised of the founding members of the popular 90s/2000s rock act) They were stellar musicians, but it just never clicked with me. Alter Bridge only recently came onto my radar in the past few years, but the band has been together since the early 2000s, releasing their debut album One Day Remains in 2004. They are currently on the road supporting their sixth studio album, Walk The Sky, so when I learned that they would be coming through San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom, I jumped at the chance to cover this show.
The four piece act (vocalist/guitarist Myles Kennedy, guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips) played for only an hour and a half, but I honestly could have watched them play for another two. The level of musicianship was astounding, and I hate the fact that I had seriously underestimated this band. Alter Bridge’s set was comprised of material that came from nearly every one of their six studio albums, and they pulled no punches when performing for the packed crowd. Tracks from Walk The Sky like “Wouldn’t You Rather”, “Native Son”, and “Godspeed” were met with roaring approval, as were songs from further back in their catalogue like “Isolation” (AB III), “Metalingus” (One Day Remains), and “Blackbird” (from the album of the same name).
The show featured two stellar supporting acts: Deepfall, a promising new rock act from Grand Rapids, MI, and Clint Lowery, the solo project of Sevendust’s impeccable guitarist and songwriter. Lowery’s set seemed to be the most well received (other than Alter Bridge), and based on the powerful performance he put forth, it was clear to see why. This was a show comprised of artists that made performing a full-scale rock show look effortless, and I sincerely enjoyed every minute of it.
If you are a self-proclaimed fan of rock and metal, and for some reason turned a blind eye to the work that Alter Bridge has put out over the last fifteen years or so, I’m asking you to give them your attention. They’re a band that can not only put out incredibly strong material, but also have the performance chops and showmanship to back it up.
Alter Bridge Set List
Wouldn’t You Rather
Isolation
Come To Life
Pay No Mind
Ghost of Days Gone By
Broken Wings
Native Son
Rise Today
Cry of Achilles
Waters Rising
In Loving Memory
Blackbird
Open Your Eyes
Metalingus
Encore:
Godspeed
Addicted To Pain
Alter Bridge
www.alterbridge.com
www.facebook.com/alterbridge
Twitter: @alterbridge
Instagram: @officialalterbridge
Clint Lowery
www.clintlowery.net
www.facebook.com/clintlowerynet
Twitter: @clintlowerynet
Instagram: @clintloweryofficial
Deepfall
www.deepfallband.com
www.facebook.com/deepfallrocks
Twitter: @Deepfallband
Instagram: @deepfallband
