Shinedown Valley Center, Harrah’s Casino

Shinedown - Harrah’s Casino Jan 29, 2022; photo Reuben Martinez

SHINEDOWN- Harrah’s Casino Jan 29, 2022; photo Reuben Martinez

Shinedown, fresh into touring again after everything shut down, started their new tour on the west coast, stopping January 29 at Harrah’s Valley Center in San Diego County and they didn’t miss a beat!

Shinedown is back and ready to promote the upcoming album Planet Zero coming out in April. This will be their 8th album over their 20 year career. The band says, “it’s a reflection of humanity especially during this crazy period in this world.” Full of energy, this band never slowed down during the time off, also putting out a movie, “Attention Attention” in 2021. And now they’re back on the road!

Shinedown - Harrah’s Casino Jan 29, 2022; photo Reuben Martinez

Shinedown – Harrah’s Casino Jan 29, 2022; photo Reuben Martinez

Bringing with them on tour and opening was newcomer Ayron Jones from Seattle, Washington. He’s getting a lot of buzz and airplay on Octane on Sirius XM. I’ve been listening to him and it was great to hear his hard rock meets Stevie Ray Vaughan sound live on stage. Ayron Jones brought fantastic energy and a great backing band behind him in support of his debut Child Of The State. Every song rocked with blues and soul.

Shinedown - Harrah’s Casino Jan 29, 2022; photo Reuben Martinez

Shinedown – Harrah’s Casino Jan 29, 2022; photo Reuben Martinez

Shinedown is one of my favorite bands to see live. I caught the 3rd night of the tour which kicked off with “Cut the Cord” and it started the night off with a bang. They also played fan favorites such as “45,” “Devil,” “Second Chance,” and the cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” – a staple in their set list. This full arena undeniably felt the music.

The group just finished a short leg of the tour but will continue back on the road in April to play summer festivals before going overseas in June. I know how this band loves to tour and I’m looking forward to their return to SoCal to support Planet Zero.

In the meantime, check out the new single of the same name “Planet Zero”.
Listen: https://shinedown.lnk.to/PlanetZeroSingle

Set list for Shinedown 1/29/2022

Cut the Cord
Unity
Fly From The Inside
State Of My Head
If you Only Knew
45
Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom Lay Boom)
Planet Zero
I’ll Follow You
Enemies
Devil
How Did You Love
Get Up
Bully
Monsters
Second Chance
Simple Man
Sound of Madness