Photography – Music Takeover

Constantly touring around the USA, Sawyer Fredericks shows no signs of stopping on spreading his musical talent across the country. Though only 20 years of age, this remarkable individual is authentic and raw with his deliverance when it comes to his performance. With a slue of close musicians accompanying him on this tour, you have Gannon Ferrell on bass, Jerome Goosman on guitar, and Chris Thomas on drums. These adroit fellows all work in harmony. The set consisted of old and new material. Mixed in with songs from his upcoming album “Flowers For You”, his most recent full-length release “Hide Your Ghost”, and older material from “A Good Storm”. He also did a few covers throughout the night, which in my opinion, blew out of the water.

You would think just based on listening to the studio albums alone, it would be purely folk/blues-based. Oh, how we’re dead wrong. Put together the instruments that are used for the live performance(s), and holy cannoli. It’s like rock folk in the best way possible. The storytelling within the songs is that of a seasoned veteran songwriter. I cannot fathom enough how much I would recommend seeing him in person.

All in and all, Sawyer’s performances keep getting better and better. The first time I saw him was back in 2018. He was fantastic then, he’s even more potent with energy now. To top it off, he’s a genuinely sweet individual and down to Earth. Fame can be overwhelming to most, but for this young man, it’s made him work harder and want to spread his unquestionable devotedness to keep true to himself and his music.

Sawyer is soon to be releasing his upcoming album “Flowers for You” in the spring of 2020. Check out his socials and Patreon down below!

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Ghost brought it’s headlining tour to Hershey, PA on October 24th. This show was one of the many USA dates that the genre-defining ensemble has shared with us. As someone who has seen Ghost ten times on this tour, I can feverishly admit, it never gets old.

Ghost shows no signs of stopping with their stadium tour. Hershey was no different in terms of amazing stage production and presence brought by Cardinal Copia and the Ghouls/Ghoulettes.

Leading the crowd into what was to come, the intro “Ashes” began to play. Once the track had ended, the curtain dropped when their song “Rats” started to rock the stage. The Ghouls came out with as much energy as a toddler on a sugar high. This would continue throughout the night. Following the Ghouls, came out the frontman himself, Cardinal Copia. You would think for someone who’s seen them more than enough, I’d be composed and know to what expect. I do, but the energy that is poured out is so contagious. The line up of this era is no joke.

Continuing throughout the night we heard both tracks from their latest single, “Seven Inches of Satanic Panic”. These tracks being “Mary On A Cross” and “Kiss the Go-Goat”. If you have yet to give a listen to these, I highly recommend you do so. The 60’s vibe from both songs is unreal. Let’s not forget to mention the stellar instrumental that is “Miasma”. At first glance, it gives the impression of being a filler song. Let me tell you, that is not the case with Ghost. “Miasma” being the banger it truly is, features Papa Nihil doing a hot jazzy saxophone solo. Another notable track that needs to be mentioned is “Mummy Dust”. Before the track, Copia will tease the audience asking if they would like, “Their taints tickled and their asses wobbled.” Of course, Ghost having the best fans ever shouted, “Yes!” Closing out the night “Dance Macabre” and “Square Hammer” was the icing on top.

Ghost proves you can make music that is bountiful and has no limitations when it comes to imagination. Every album, tour, character, performance, and experience holds a unique individualized encounter for each fan and/or concert-goer. I’m looking forward to what 2021 holds in store for this one of a kind band. Ghost deserves nothing but all the success they have and what is to come. (On a fan note, thank you to the mad man behind this band. You have changed and impacted many lives. As one of those lives, it’s a debt I could never repay in a lifetime).

Although the USA leg of the tour may have ended, those in Europe are still able to catch them in November. Check out the remaining tour dates here.