Photos and Review by The Pit Magazine photographer aGrace Photography
Sevendust at The Hampton Beach Ballroom in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire on May 3rd, 2022.
Back in January, ‘Sevendust’ announced a two leg tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the “Animosity” album that dropped on November 13th, 2001. Originally the tour was planned for 2021, however with things still getting back to normal, plans changed, making it the 21st anniversary. They decided to make this tour bigger and better by adding more cities! I was lucky enough to have captured the epic night full of rock ’n’ roll that sold out the Ballroom Casino in Hampton Beach, NH holding the 2,200 frantic fans.
Now, imagine over 2,000 people filled in a massive, long, old, wooden ballroom, because that was the scene awaiting ‘Sevendust’ to take the stage. It’s hard to talk about SD because if you know who they are you know they are amazing. The second I heard them I was a fan. I have seen them a handful of times and every time is flawless performance, and this show was no different. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Animosity” that was their third studio album back in 2001. ‘Sevendust’ has some of the most loyal fans I have ever met. I mean for 28 years this band has taken the rock world by force. Gaining new fans every time they play. Parents bringing their children to these shows to pass down the sounds of SD. It’s an amazing family they have made and you know the guys are absolutely grateful for every single person who gives them a listen.
Hampton Beach has always been a ‘home-base’ if you will, and Lajon mentioned that a few times. Playing “Animosity” in full, several good time mosh pits broke out, dancing was all around me, fans singing their hearts out, and heads were banging non stop. The fans were happy. SD is made up of Lead vocalist, Lajon Witherspoon, Vince Hornsby on bass, Morgan Rose banging drums, and guitarists Clint Lowery and John Connolly. It’s hard for me to talk about the band members individually only because every single one of these guys are top notch. Always on their game, always proud to do what they have achieved as ‘Sevendust’. I can’t wait for the next show, and whether they play in MA, where I am from, I’ll go back to NH for that room experience. I may say this a lot because I am a full hearted music fan, but do yourself a favor and go see these guys the second you have a chance. They are highly praised in the rock world for a good reason.
Photos by The Pit Magazine photographer aGrace Photography, in Boston, Massachusetts. ©2022.
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