Review and Photos by Fred Kuhlman
Venue: The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife (https://the-44-sports-grill-nightlife.business.site/ )
Date: Friday April 21st, 2023
Went out to see a friend of mine perform (his 2nd time as professional) with a Judas Priest cover band. We have a little bar here on the west side of the valley, the 44 sports Grill & Nightlite that is sometimes lucky enough to bring in a small touring band, but most of the time it just caters to local bands. Tonight, it was 2 local cover bands, Invasion & Priest II. Invasion is a Van Halen cover band. It is a 4-piece band. They were good and performed a good set of Van Halen songs. But I was there to see my friend perform with Priest II, a Judas Priest cover band. They were fronted by a very good female singer and front person. My friend, Matt Gronhovd played lead guitar. They are a 5-piece band that has 2 guitarists. This was the first time I had seen Priest II and they were very good.
Personally, I would recommend going out to see these local band (or other local bands). The last year I have attempted to see and cover more local bands. These band perform very well and usually put a lot of energy into their performances. I also like to see a lot of people at these shows to help support these bands. Normally the local bands have a merch table and I recommend you get something from them to help the bands out, but these 2 bands did not have that tonight.
I would also like to recommend these local bars. I know that the 44 Sports Grill & Nightlite has excellent food. Personally, I recommend the nachos, they are amazing.
So, I hope to see you at one of these local bars supporting our amazing local bands.
Priest II
Facebook Page: @Priest II – a Judas Priest Experience
Photos by Fred Kuhlman 2023, All Rights Reserved
Invasion
Facebook Page: @Invasion-Tribute to early Van Halen
Photos by Fred Kuhlman 2023, All Rights Reserved
