As 2026 rolls on, El Paso is getting ready for Shinedown’s big return to the Sun City; August 2nd at the Don Haskins Center. As someone who’s seen Shinedown twice (once being their 2018 Speaking Rock concert), they really hold a special place in my heart. Not only were they one of my favorite bands during the mid-2000s, but they were part of my Downtown Streetfest concert experience I’ll never forget: the 2008 KLAQ Downtown Streetfest.
Why the 2008 Downtown Streetfest was Daniel’s favorite
Nearly 20 years ago on June 27, I was only 15 years old when I saw Shinedown help close out an already incredible night: Endeverafter started off the show & Alter Bridge (another band I was SO EXCITED to see live) was right afterwards. Even though weather tried to stop Alter Bridge during their set, that didn’t stop them! Already, I was pretty happy with both bands & their sets. The fireworks display was right afterwards, as if to say: “yeah…we’re having a great time! But we ain’t done yet…”
Finally…you had Shinedown kick off their set with my favorite song of theirs PERIOD:…