Nightshades is a rock spectacular with a taste of the macabre! We put a metal spin on everyone’s favorite rock songs - like “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Enter Sandman,” and “Feed My Frankenstein.” Nightshades raises the bar with an award-winning lead singer and band, world-renowned dancers and choreography, and state-of-the-art video content and lighting effects. There is nothing out there like it. Think: Alice Cooper meets Trans Siberian Orchestra meets Whitesnake and Motley Crue music videos. With us, you can embrace your sinister side or simply enjoy incredible music and performances. Get ready to be transported into a world of pulse-raising sound, thrilling performances, pleasure, escape, and excitement at every turn. We cannot wait to partner with you for our next show! Show lengths can be tailored to your space, needs, and clientele. Let’s rock!
Michael Giordano and Ashley Chasteen are the co-creators and producers of Nightshades Live - both touting a lifetime spent onstage and in entertainment. Gio has been playing the drums for 30+ years and Ashley has been performing and choreographing for 20+. (Full resumes available upon request.) Together, they create a dynamic duo that will not stop until excellence is achieved. Not only do they excel in the business sense, they are also powerhouse creatives - able to design shows that keep audiences engaged and thrilled. Come experience the “Nightshades difference” - a superior work ethic, leadership with kindness, an insatiable drive to succeed, flawless shows, seamless production, and the utmost professionalism.


This year, we had the pleasure of welcoming Nightshades to our annual Fright Fest event at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Nightshades performed on our Front Gate stage, delivering an electrifying rock and roll show featuring four talented dancers and a live band, performing four shows each night.
Their performances were consistently high-energy and engaging, featuring popular, crowd-pleasing music paired with impressive choreography. The group captivated every guest who passed by, turning the Front Gate area into one of the most energetic and talked-about locations in the park.
The final show each evening, beginning approximately 30 minutes before park close, provided a perfect finale to the guest experience—leaving visitors entertained and energized as they concluded their day. Over the course of 23 event days, Nightshades will have completed 92 outstanding performances, demonstrating both professionalism and endurance.
Their costuming, stage presence, and overall show quality have been exceptional. We are truly grateful for our partnership with Nightshades and appreciate the enthusiasm and excellence they bring to our event.
Thank you to the entire Nightshades team for your hard work, dedication, and for helping make Fright Fest an unforgettable experience for our guests.

Playing guitar with Nightshades has been an extremely satisfying blast! Ashley and Mike (Gio) have an infectious love for Nightshades that carries over to all of us lucky enough to be performing onstage with them - This creates an amazing experience for the audience. They are both professional and respectful and still manage to create a culture of fun. Their talent is top-notch and even pushes those of us that have been doing this for a very long time. If you've ever seen Ashley perform, you know that in order to share a stage with her, you best bring your A game!

It’s been truly a DREAM working with Ashley and Gio in Nightshades! I’ve never felt so comfortable, safe, appreciated, and celebrated on a job before! The full team and cast are so great and this amazing experience really trickles down from the top with them. Absolutely love it here!
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