Richmond, VA – The night was May 18, 2023, the place was the Canal Club! The stars had to be aligned as three awesome female fronted bands had the rafters shaking on the lower floor of the venue.
Leading off the night was Virginia’s very own Magg Dylan, consisting of Suzanne DeIulio (vocals), Brucifer Jordan (guitar), Les Moseley (bass), and Adam Hoye (drums). This is the second time I have seen them and have to say they kicked ass. The band will be going on a tour this summer with a stop in my hometown neck of the woods (literally), Rockfest in Cadott, WI. They were an awesome opening choice for the night.
Magg Dylan Gallery
Next on the agenda was an Ohio band, Hooked Like Helen. Fronted by Nikki Stipp (vocals and keys), Jon Stipp (bass), Heather Thomas (drums), and Conor Spellane (guitar). They provided a hard pounding alternative rock set full of stories focusing on many hardships of members of the band. I loved their sound and would love to catch them next time around.
Hooked Like Helen Gallery
The headliner for the night was Icon for Hire. They were a band I missed at last year’s Blue Ridge Rock Fest and wanted to catch again. Ariel Bloomer (vocals), Shawn Jump (guitars), and Adam Kronshagen (drums) tore the Canal Club to shreds with a hip hoppy alternate rock style that had the crowd going nuts.
Icon For Hire Gallery
Show Date: May 18, 2023
