Articles by Mike Paquin

About Mike Paquin

Mike is an enthusiast photographer in the Raleigh, NC area with a specialization in live sports, music, and street photography. Mike has photographed in cities and in music venues around the world with some of his work appearing in local publications and band publicity.

Public Image Limited at Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC

October 9, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Far from the final tour: Public Image Limited brings sharp musicianship, defiant energy, and unexpected warmth to Raleigh’s Lincoln Theatre.

Circle Jerks at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC

September 21, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Hardcore legends Circle Jerks gave everyone a sweaty, high-energy release at Cat’s Cradle, pulling off a furious climax alongside Municipal Waste and Negative Approach.

Down at Piedmont Hall in Greensboro, NC

August 20, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Down demolishes sky-high expectations a decade in the making with a blistering, riff-fueled live return alongside Helmet in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Underoath at Hangar 1819 in Greensboro, NC

June 16, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Underoath braves triple-digit heat to deliver a relentless, barrier-free set for a fanatic, sold-out Greensboro show on their way to Vans Warped Tour.

Insane Clown Posse at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

June 3, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Zero-Sugar Faygo, making it less sticky to get showered and survive armageddon at Insane Clown Posse shows since 2024.

Master Boot Record at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, NC

May 29, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

A retro-futuristic riot: how a modified Game Boy and extreme metal virtuosity transformed Raleigh’s Chapel of Bones into an insane cyber rave.

Distant at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC

May 23, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Dutch deathcore heavyweights Distant bring punishing intensity to Chapel Hill’s Local 506, closing out their short North American tour with fury.

Little Miss Nasty at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, NC

May 1, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

A night of dangerous beauty and carnal power: Little Miss Nasty’s empowering, sweat-drenched spectacle blurred the line between high art and pure seduction.

Lamb of God at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC

April 20, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

All gas, no brakes: Lamb of God’s Into Oblivion Tour delivers a ferocious set of pure, unrelenting, heavy metal power.

Steel Panther at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

April 5, 2026 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Raleigh straddled a prowling Steel Panther for a ride into of sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll, where rules are few and the adventurous feel […]