New Orleans came to New York and for that we are forever grateful. The city of New Orleans is a magical, cultural, musical, and mysterious place. Nothing can replicate it, sorry Popeyes. However, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band can tour with it, well the music at least, and make you feel like you are down… Read More Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Highline Ballroom – New York, NY – 4/25/17
Me First & The Gimme Gimmes finished their East Coast run in the great state of New York at Webster Hall. PEARS, who I personally believe that if Henry Rollins and Iggy Pop formed a band this would be it, opened the show with what could possibly be the best live show I’ve seen in… Read More Me First & The Gimme Gimmes / Masked Intruder / PEARS – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 4/23/17
Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio and Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, and many others embarked on a solo North American tour this year from February to May with a stop at the infamous Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Splitting headliner duties, both Matt and Dan perform songs spanning their… Read More Dan Andriano / Matt Pryor / Joe Michelini / Lily Pryor – The Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ – 4/18/17
The 2017 Decibel Magazine Tour ended in the magazine’s hometown of Philadelphia at the Theatre Of Living Arts. The tour featured heavy hitters Horrendous, Midnight, Obituary, and Kreator. Not only did this tour feature the biggest names in the metal community, both Obituary and Kreator celebrated with new albums during the tour. This would be Kreator’s… Read More Decibel Magazine Tour 2017 Featuring Kreator / Obituary – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 4/16/17
With his latest release, West Coast Town, just days away from being released on April 14, Chris Shiflett stopped in New York City at Rockwood Music Hall for his only northeastern show on his month long tour. His guitarist, Brian Whelan, opened the show with his own take on Americana, rock, and country music. That’s not to say Brian’s music… Read More Chris Shiflett / Brian Whelan – Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY – 4/6/17
The Pepper and Less Than Jake co-headliner tour sponsored by St. Pauli stopped at Playstation Theater in New York City on February 17. Before the show, I was given the opportunity to follow Roger Lima, Chris DeMakes, and J.R. of Less Than Jake around the city as they did acoustic performances and Q&A at major… Read More Pepper / Less Than Jake / The Bunny Gang / The Attack – Playstation Theater – New York, NY – 2/17/17
Brian Fallon came home. For two nights, February 3rd and 4th, Brian Fallon sold out House Of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ. Opening each night was friend, The Crowes guitarist, The Scandals lead singer, and countless other titles, Jared Hart. Jared opened with “Guillotine”, from his solo album Past Lives & Past Lines, and then mixed in… Read More Brian Fallon / Jared Hart – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 2/4/17
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
Kicking off 2017, Dashboard Confessional embarked on a national small club headlining tour. With most dates selling out within an hour of going on sale, Chris Carrabba and company extended their visit to New York City by playing Irving Plaza three nights in a row. Last minute openers added to the tour was This Wild Life.… Read More Dashboard Confessional / Vinyl Theatre / This Wild Life – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – 1/19/17
10 years ago, The Early November released The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path. Their sophomore album which also happened to be a triple disc. A very bold move not only for a sophomore album, but for the scene at the time. That’s The Early November though, they may have been part of the “scene”, but… Read More The Early November / Hidden In Plain View – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 1/14/17
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