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Rich and Brie (Ryan is back next week!) attended HOGFEST 2023 at the Fiserve Forum in Milwaukee, WI. Disturbed, Beartooth and Dorothy performed (Falling In Reverse canceled their performance days in advance of the show). They also caught up with Dorothy after her set and presented a couple of "thank you" gifts for her interview in Episode 12. Here's a quick review of the show and some of the highlights.

Rich and Brie discuss their experience attending the Shinedown/ Three Days Grace/ From Ashes To New "Revolutions Tour 2023" at the Fiserve Forum in Milwaukee, WI. They review the venue, including the merchandise tables, the food and the overall atmosphere and they take you through each band's set, including an emotional speech by Brent Smith of Shinedown and Brie's immediate reaction.

Rich, Ryan and Brie review their experience attending the Smash Into Pieces and Citizen Soldier North American Tour 2023 in Chicago. We met up with Citizen Soldier prior to the show to thank them for Jake's appearance on the podcast and met the guys from Smash Into Pieces and sat for a pre-show concert. 

Rich, Ryan and Brie review their experience traveling to see Nothing More, Crown The Empire and Thousand Below perform at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, IA. They also review their visit to the Blaum Brothers Distilling Company in Galena, IL and discuss how someone almost throws hands during the concert. Who do you think this was?

Rich and Ryan review their experience attending "The Welcome Back Tour" at the House of Blues in Chicago with Rain City Drive, Fame on Fire and headliner Our Last Night.  They discuss adding the venue's VIP experience to unique items at the merch table, the atmosphere and vibes and each band's performance.

Rich, Ryan and Brie (from Lights Out podcast) welcome Dorthy Martin from the band Dorothy. They discuss her multiple album successes, song writing inspirations, her impeccable style, touring life and her upcoming North American tour.

Rich and Ryan celebrate Woman's History Month by highlighting the many Women In Rock. The guys start with the "First Three" and move to "Happy Hour" and spotlight the women that have made an impact on rock fans the world over, including our 2023 Top Ten Female Rock Vocalist. Find out if your favorite female rocker is on the list.

Rich and Ryan welcome the guys from NEVERTEL to the podcast. Founding members of the Tampa, Florida band - Raul Lopez, Jeremy Michael and Alec Davis discuss how the friendship formed the band, their unusual practice facility, the band's recording studio, the many influences and how they define their unique sound.

Rich and Ryan wlecome Jake Segura, frontman for the band CITIZEN SOLDIER to the podcast. We discuss the band, the pros and cons of being an independent band, the inspiration for the band's music, the upcoming North American tour with Smash Into Pieces and new music on the horizon.

Rich and Ryan evaluate this episode's "First Three", enjoy another "Happy Hour" and continue their discussion about bands that have changed lead singers (hint: It happens way more than you think) and are there bands that get better with the changes?