Each year Philadelphia’s premium rock station, 93.3 WMMR, holds its staple concert event – The MMR-B-Q. This yearly occasion started in 2007 and has since been a kick off event for the summer concert season.

Since it’s inception, the occurrence has been held in Camden, NJ – Right across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from Philadelphia, PA, the radio stations banner hometown. 93.3 WMMR is home to a number of the greatest DJ’s and morning talk show in the greater Philadelphia area.

If you find yourself doing the early morning commute and are a rock n roll fan looking for comedic laughter to get your day started, Preston and Steve are the right fit for you. Looking for a classic rock disc jockey during the mid part of your day – Pierre Robert is your guy as he’s been a staple on the radio station dating back to 1981.

Other notable standout DJ’s on the station include Jaxon, Matt Cord, and Jacky Bam-Bam – All amazing personalities that round out this fantastic radio station. The entire WMMR family is a tribute to individuals that embody what it means to love and listen to rock n roll. As a native Philadelphia resident, it’s a privilege to have all of these personalities to listen to either by traditional radio frequency or on the mobile app.

The real meat and potatoes of this article is about their banner event – the 93.3 MMR-B-Q. This year was loaded with spectacular acts from start to finish, all ranging from local acts such as John the Conqueror to main acts such as Dropkick Murphys and co-headliners Volbeat and Rob Zombie.

This is an amazing event that the radio station puts on each year and one that will continue to grow and expand in years to come. Thousands of rock fans came out in droves to battle the questionable weather, which can only be described as temperamental at best. From windy, light rainfall that started with Redlight King, the misty spitting during Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience and the torrential downpour that started during Volbeat through Rob Zombie – the fans stayed strong until the end.

To the rockers in the pit, the fans in the seats and the rest of us rockin’ the lawn, myself included – The 2014 MMR-B-Q was a great day for music and an even better day for rock n roll.

Thank you to all of personalities that make WMMR what is it – For taking the time to meet your fans and coming out to party with us!

Bands and Set Lists:

John the Conqueror

Redlight King

Jim Breuer

Intro

Heavy Metal Man

It’s 4 A.M and I’m All Banged Up

Sugar Rush

Metal’s Alive

Bingo (Impersonating Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Halford, James Hetfield and Brian Johnson)

Fuel

Empty Space

Time For Me To Stop

Jesus Or A Gun

Sunburn

Shimmer

Bittersweet

Soul To Preach To

Hemorrhage (In My Hands)

Dropkick Murphys

The Boys Are Back

Don’t Tear Us Apart

Going Out In Style

Prisoner’s Song

The State Of Massachusetts

The Walking Dead

The Irish Rover

Out Of Our Heads

Rose Tattoo

I’m Shipping Up To Boston

Takin’ Care Of Business (Bachman-Turner Overdrive cover)

We’re An American Band (Grand Funk Railroad cover)

Blitzkrieg Bop (Ramones cover)

Jason Bonham

Immigrant Song

Over The Hills And Far Away

The Ocean

Since I’ve Been Loving You

When The Levee Breaks

Kashmir

Whole Lotta Love

Volbeat

Doc Holliday

Radio Girl

16 Dollars

Lola Montez

Ring Of Fire (Johnny Cash cover)

San Man’s Tongue

Dead But Rising

Still Counting

The Hangman’s Body Count

Pool of Booze, Booze, Booza

My Body (Young The Giant cover)

Heaven Nor Hell / A Warrior’s Call

The Mirror And The Ripper

Rob Zombie

The Star-Spangled Banner

We’re An American Band

Superbeast

Living Dead Girl

Dead City Radio And The New Gods Of Supertown

Drum Solo

More Human Than Human

Never Gonna Stop

Thunder Kiss’ 65

Guitar Solo

God Of Thunder

Encore:

Dragula

Personal Highlights:

Jim Breuer – I’m a huge fan of Jim Breuer. Not only of his aloofness in cult classic Half Baked but of his stand-up comedy. To this day, I’ve never seen a live comedy act that has made me laugh harder than Breuer. He put on a comedy / impromptu set at the MMR-B-Q that had me in stitches once again; making fun of metals very best front-men and shredding acts. If you ever have the opportunity, you have to make sure you see as you’re guaranteed to laugh your ass off.

Volbeat – They keep knocking the door down. Seeing them at the MMR-B-Q was my third time and I have to say: The whole band absolutely rocks and puts on one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. These guys just have so much fun and love to get the crowd involved. Although it was a shorter set-list than what they normally play, it was still amazing from start to finish. These guys are skyrocketing and are going to be a megastars and seeing them at this stage has been an enormous treat.

Preston and Steve – I’ve been a long time listener of the Preston and Steve morning show dating back to 2004. They’ve been a part of my morning commute for years now and are the best way to start a morning. I got to personally meet Preston and Steve along with the rest of their morning crew, which was a true honor and privilege. If you find yourself cruising the airwaves in the morning, switch 93.3 and give these guys a shot. It’ll be the best decision you’ve ever made before starting your day.

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