In March of 2022, what some would say would be impossible happened. A favorite in the “scene”, Midtown, would be reuniting and playing not only one or two shows, but multiple shows. The outpouring of excitement from the fans was through the roof, and what was supposed to be a few shows turned into multiple… Read More Midtown / Pollyanna – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 8/10/22
It’s been about six years since the Rx Bandits have done any sort of touring. Prior to that, they seemed fairly active for the most part, but the six year gap had fans wondering if their beloved band would make a return. I’d be first to admit I thought they were done, which would be… Read More Rx Bandits / Nova Charisma – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 6/25/22
There are many bands that make up the soundtrack to my life, I can go through my record collection and tell the many stories, thoughts, and feelings I had just by playing a record. The soundtrack to my college years was heavily played on two bands, and when I say heavily, I mean I probably… Read More Anberlin / The Early November – Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ – 9/17/21
It’s very rare when I Am The Avalanche plays shows, even rarer is when the original lineup plays the show, but that is what happened over a three day tour. Amityville, NY, Virginia Beach, VA, and Philadelphia, PA closed out 2018 with I Am The Avalanche shows that featured the original lineup. The Philadelphia date… Read More I Am The Avalanche / MakeWar – Milkboy – Philadelphia, PA – 12/9/18
On June 29th, the last East Coast Warped Tour date would hit Atlantic City, NJ and celebrating 25 years as a moving festival. Before that date, some bands would come together to play shows before the big festival date. Valencia and Hidden In Plain View would join together to play in Philadelphia at the TLA… Read More Valencia / Hidden In Plain View – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 6/28/19
A band like The Early November needs no introduction. For almost 20 years they have consistently put out superior music, to the point where with each release the listener thinks, how will they out do this album? Somehow they do, and it can’t be said that they don’t challenge themselves when it comes to it. … Read More The Early November / Have Mercy / Owel – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 10/19/19
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
The second Movielife show that I was photographing was in Philadephia, PA at the new Fillmore. Unfortunately, due to traffic, I missed the first opener Dryjacket. I was excited to see this band because from what I heard, I enjoyed, but maybe next time I will get to catch their set. I did get a chance… Read More The Early November / The Movielife / Have Mercy – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 3/25/16
In 2013 I learned something through this crazy weird life. Nothing is impossible. I look back at all the things I’ve done and seen and I always think, “how?”. When 2014 ended, I realized I’ve photographed a lot of bands that I grew up listening to that have broke up, but are now back together. … Read More The Movielife/Crime In Stereo – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 3/6/15
Even though the calendars say Spring is here, it hasn’t looked or felt like it on the East Coast yet. Last Saturday I made my way to Asbury Park, New Jersey through a huge rain storm to see I Am The Avalanche, The Swellers, Ghost House, and Franchise. However, this depressing weather didn’t stop me… Read More I Am The Avalanche/The Swellers/Ghost House/Franchise – Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ – 3/29/14
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