PHOTOS: Austin Mahone Plays For Sold-Out Boston Crowd

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Austin Mahone performing at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA, On August 17th, 2014 (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up).

This past weekend, pop music superstar Austin Mahone brought his debut arena tour to the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA (with help from Shawn Mendes, Fifth Harmony and The Vamps), and it wasn't a show to be missed!

Not only did Austin perform his hits, like "What About Love" and "Say You're Just A Friend", but he also took the time to show the audience what he is capable of. In the middle of his set, a piano was rolled out onstage, slowing things down with renditions of "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson, and "All Of Me" by John Legend. Here, he showcased his vocal talent, a nice break from the fast paced dancing during the rest of the show. 

Austin's set ended with his hit single, "Mmm Yeah".

See photos from the show below.

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Concert Review: Us The Duo Show They Are The 'Next Big Thing' At House Of Blues Anaheim

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Us The Duo perform at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA on August 13th, 2014 (Paul DeBaun/Roman's Rap-Up).

This past Wednesday (August 13th), pop-folk group Us the Duo continued their debut tour with a stop at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA.  Starting out on Vine with their famous six-second covers of pop songs and recently signing with Republic Records, Us the Duo is quickly rising to the top of the charts with their second album, No Matter Where You Are.  This duo is a duo in more ways than one; they are actually a husband and wife pair, Michael and Carissa Rae Alvarado.  Skilled in a large array of instruments (percussion, guitar, piano, and a melodica, just to name a few), these singer-songwriter musicians have a show like no other. 

Us The Duo perform at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA on August 13th, 2014 (Paul DeBaun/Roman's Rap-Up).

Us The Duo perform at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA on August 13th, 2014 (Paul DeBaun/Roman's Rap-Up).

Us the Duo fully took advantage of the House of Blues’ small setting by decorating the stage with their own living room furniture to make the show more intimate. Michael Alvarado even went as far to say that “we want to invite you into our lives and tell you the story of how we fell in love.”  And they did just that.  The couple narrated their story throughout the entire show, using their songs to express the emotions they felt at different stages of their relationship.  

The couple’s chemistry was infectious as they sang songs like “Make You Mine” and “Falling in Love” to each other.  However, Us the Duo never let the show get too heavy by constantly cracking jokes and even singing a song about Michael’s favorite fruit, bananas (complete with a banana-shaped shaker).

Us The Duo perform at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA on August 13th, 2014 (Paul DeBaun/Roman's Rap-Up).

The Rae Alvarados excelled at make the audience feel as if they were close friends with the group.  Toward the end of the show, Us the Duo even made a Vine with the audience! Organizing the crowd into sections, Michael assigned a musical note to each section, the result being a stellar three-part harmony.  The couple recorded the Vine with Michael’s phone and announced they would post it the next day. 

Clearly, Us the Duo’s killer harmonies, unique story, and songwriting talent are going to turn this small band into superstars.  With a beautiful, mellow sound reminiscent of Lady Antebellum and Mumford and Sons, this band is already selling out their tour dates.  If the crowd’s wildly enthusiastic response is any indication, I would keep my eye on Us the Duo.  They might just be the 'next big thing'.

See more photos from Us The Duo's Anaheim show below:

PHOTOS: John Legend Brings His "All Of Me" Tour To Boston

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John Legend performing at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA on August 9th as part of his "All Of Me" tour. (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up)

John Legend performing at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA on August 9th as part of his "All Of Me" tour. (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up)

John Legend brought his stripped-down "All Of Me" tour to Boston this past weekend for a performance of his biggest hits. Legend performed his singles "All Of Me" and "You & I", among others.

Check out photos from the show below:

Upcoming Pop/Rock Group AJR Perform At Northshore Mall Outside Of Boston

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AJR performing at the Northshore Mall in Peabody, MA (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up).

Warner Bros-signed AJR performed yesterday for fans at the Northshore Mall right outside of Boston. The band also took questions from eager fans in the audience before doing a meet and greet/album signing.

See all the photos from the event below.

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Concert Review: Kings of Leon Bring "Mechanical Bull" Tour To New England

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(Dan Winters/RCA Records)

(Dan Winters/RCA Records)

Kings of Leon's "Mechanical Bull" Tour brought classic rock-and-roll sound with a 21st century twist to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield.  The show featured two openers, The Kongos and Young the Giant, both of which added to the raw-yet-trippy atmosphere.

The stage setup for Young The Giant was simple: a black backdrop with a large, arterial-looking face sketch.  The tour manager filled in for the lead guitarist, who recently broke his arm skateboarding.  Nevertheless, the band broke right into it.  Highlights included the killer synth sound in "It's About Time", a subtle entry into "Apartment", and their hit single "Cough Syrup".

Finally it was time for the main event: Kings of Leon.  The band walked on in darkness, signaled by a guitar twang and a giant, neon "Mechanical Bull" sign.  The show began with the hit "Supersoaker".  The performance was as much a light show as it was a music show; a huge L.E.D. screen showed everything from psychedelic splashing paint to retro beach footage.  Kings of Leon are textbook rock-and-roll, but that doesn't limit the band's imagination.  Unexpected creativity came in the form of a guitar played by blowing on the strings and even a glockenspiel solo, of all things.  Highlights of the Kings of Leon set included the distant, underwater-sounding "Closer", a crowd-stirring performance of "Notion", and the Mansfield-exclusive cover of "Where is my Mind" by the Pixies.

If you aren't sure how you feel about Kings of Leon, you need to see them live.  Words simply won't do this concert justice; The Mechanical Bull Tour just needs to be experienced.