On the last day of Musikfest local Philadelphia/New Jersey swing band Swing That Cat played to a packed house at the Frank Banko Alehouse. Packed house is also in a literal sense, because there was a wait to get inside the theatre in order to see their performance. Unfortunately, I was one of those fans… Read More Swing That Cat – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/11/19
A few years back at a house show in Catasauqua, PA Fred Mascherino performed under the name The Color Fred, photos can be seen here. That was in 2016, and a few years before that Fred did some shows as The Color Fred, but nothing major. The few shows here and there made fans speculate that… Read More The Color Fred / Goddamnit – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 6/14/19
Besides the major cities in the Lehigh Valley, i.e. Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton, sometimes the surrounding Lehigh Valley towns also throw on great shows. That was the case for the tiny town of Catasauqua on May 17th. The newest venue, The Gas House Dance Hall which also has dance lessons and a great coffee at… Read More Digger / Don’t Sleep / Goddamnit / Nowhere Roads – The Gas House Dance Hall – Catasauqua, PA – 5/17/19
For over 50 years, The Who has been rock ‘n’ roll’s longest running band and even though Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend have mentioned they are ready to stop, the road and music is embedded in their blood to the point where they can’t let go. For their latest tour, “Moving On!”, The Who prove… Read More The Who – Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, PA – 5/25/19
In June it was announced that Hidden In Plain View were playing Philadelphia again for their yearly performance. Unfortunately, guitarist Rob Freeman wasn’t able to play due to an accident leaving his wrist injured. It wasn’t long until a make up date was announced that turned this summer show into a sort of holiday show… Read More Hidden In Plain View / Punchline / Automatic 253 – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 12/15/18
Once and awhile a great band comes along. It isn’t just in the music or lyrics, but in the whole package. From the recordings to the stage, each part of the band’s lifeline is magnificently executed. As a music fan, as you get older, it gets harder and harder to find those bands that “click”… Read More Durand Jones & The Indications / Divino Nino – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 4/19/19
After their Triple Crown shows in Brooklyn, NY at Saint Vitus, which were recorded for Fat Wreck Chord’s Live In A Dive series, Face To Face headed a little south to Croydon, PA to play one more show before heading back home. Face To Face aren’t strangers to Neshaminy Creek Brewing for they recently played at the… Read More Face To Face / Timeshares / All Eyes West – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 3/31/19
One of the best line ups of ska hit Philadelphia on March 23rd. A fairly new record label, Bad Time Records, was responsible for this mini tour that went up and down the North East and each band is currently on the label’s roster. The show started with Philly’s newest band Catbite. The band features… Read More We Are The Union / Kill Lincoln / Catbite – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 3/23/19
For thirty years, the Bouncing Souls have been playing all around the globe, from basements to clubs to massive sized festivals, they have seen and done it all. However, regardless of the size of the audience or the success they receive, the Souls are still and always will be the same humble guys they were… Read More The Bouncing Souls In-Store – Vintage Vinyl – Fords, NJ – 3/15/19
Before they released their latest album, Life Sucks…Let’s Dance, Reel Big Fish embarked on their Tickle My Tiki TOURch tour. The tour went from the west coast to the east coast with Ballyhoo! and We Are The Union as support. A late release in the music industry, but the tour served as a promotion tour to… Read More Reel Big Fish / Ballyhoo! / We Are The Union – Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA – 10/21/18
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