Tag: 20 Years

Reel Big Fish – Anti-Flag – Ballyhoo! – Direct Hit! – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 1/20/17

Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag embarked on a two month tour to celebrate their landmark albums, Turn The Radio Off & Die For The Government.  Even with 20 years behind us, both albums still stay relevant, especially during times like these.  Both bands would play each album front to back along with additional songs.  Opening the show was… Read More Reel Big Fish – Anti-Flag – Ballyhoo! – Direct Hit! – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 1/20/17

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Cherry Poppin’ Daddies / Slicked Up 9’s – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA – 1/3/17

20 years ago the world had a swing revival, and leading this revolution was Cherry Poppin’ Daddies and their compilation album Zoot Suit Riot.  Even though Cherry Poppin’ Daddies aren’t a traditional swing band, their album threw them into the limelight.  Their album is a collection of their swing songs from previous albums with five unreleased songs… Read More Cherry Poppin’ Daddies / Slicked Up 9’s – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA – 1/3/17

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Blues Traveler / The Wallflowers / Howie Day – The Stone Pony Summerstage / Asbury Park, NJ – 8/26/16

The Stone Pony’s yearly summer stage brings the best acts to New Jersey’s infamous Asbury Park.  However, the best appearance made featured Blues Traveler, The Wallflowers, and Howie Day.  Howie Day gave an emotional and powerful solo set.  Even though his set started way before the sunset, fans flocked to the stage to hear his commanding voice.… Read More Blues Traveler / The Wallflowers / Howie Day – The Stone Pony Summerstage / Asbury Park, NJ – 8/26/16

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The Get Up Kids / Into It. Over It. / Rozwell Kid – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/12/15

On December 12 The Get Up Kids performed in New Jersey for their 20th anniversary.  Some may say, “I feel old”, but after the show ended I think the audience felt like their youth.  Opening the show was new Side One Dummy Records records signing Rozwell Kid.  I didn’t know what to expect from this… Read More The Get Up Kids / Into It. Over It. / Rozwell Kid – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/12/15

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Rancid/H2O/The Interrupters – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 9/17/15

Two days later and I am making my way back to New York for another high energy, exciting show.  First time at Terminal 5 and first time seeing two of bands on the bill.  The second show of the week and I felt grateful for these opportunities I have been given. A couple of months before this show,… Read More Rancid/H2O/The Interrupters – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 9/17/15

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