[This recap is courtesy of user @mikh2wg Rob Hammel. Recaps of shows strictly reflect the opinions of the authors and not necessarily the opinions of any of the volunteers who manage and post content to this website. -Ed.]

The Hampton Coliseum is one of my favorite venues. It’s kind of my hometown spot. Richmond doesn’t have an arena. I’ve been seeing shows at the Mothership since I won tickets to an Aerosmith show on the radio in 1993. The design, the vibe, the lack of advertising… The fact that I drove down 64 over and over again as a kid to visit my mom’s parents and the Collamusem (Coliseum is a hard word for a kid) was one of the major landmarks of the trip. It meant we were about ⅔ of the way there. This building has been an important part of my life ever since I can remember. It’s very exciting when I get to see a show here.

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