Weezer is no stranger to the Lehigh Valley. Playing what could be their fourth time in the area, there is one thing guaranteed, an excellent and memorable show. Each time Weezer does these one off shows in this area, they always invite a local band. In this case it was Philadelphia’s The Menzingers. The Menzingers… Read More Weezer / The Menzingers – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Event Center – 12/3/16
Nostalgia was in the air in Philadelphia. For two nights, MxPx and The Ataris played two sold out shows on December 2 and 3 at the infamous First Unitarian Church. Each night The Ataris opened the show and MxPx headlined. For Friday night The Ataris played for about 45 minutes featuring songs spanning their career,… Read More The Ataris – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 12/2/16
The Ataris came through Stanhope, NJ on their last tour in support of their latest E.P. October In This Railroad Earth. An E.P. featuring old song/ideas that never seen the light of day until now. Think early Ataris, …Anywhere But Here and Blue Skies, Broken Hearts, Next 12 Exits era. Playing two songs from the album along with other… Read More The Ataris / PLP / Matt Fed / Stereo Jo – Stanhope House – Stanhope, NJ – 8/31/16
Disclaimer: I do not promote trespassing on grounds that is off limits to the public. If you wish to visit an abandoned place, for your safety, please reach out to the property owners to gain access. If you don’t, I am not held accountable for the fines that may occur. There was time when the… Read More Abandoned Penn Hills Resort – Analomink, PA – 6/18/16
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
The first leg of Reel Big Fish’s 20th Anniversary tour of Turn The Radio Off came dancing through Sherman Theater on November 11th. Local band The Queeftones opened the show with their blend of punk and reggae tunes including a Rancid cover. Arriving late only allowed me to catch a few songs, but Queeftones opened the show… Read More Reel Big Fish / Masked Intruder / Stacked Like Pancakes / Queeftones – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 11/11/16
A few days before Halloween, Philadelphia was graced with four talented ska, rocksteady, soul bands. What could be an amazing tour, if ever happened, but we will just have to settle for this skalloween night. https://www.facebook.com/hubcitystompers/# http://www.thesnailsphilly.com/ http://www.mephiskapheles.com/ http://www.thepietasters.com/
Summer, the season where the sun is shining, days are longer, and drives with the windows down and radio blasting with friends are a must. We can’t forget Summer concerts either, which have become a big staple in a lot of people’s summer to do lists. One tour though that needs to be on everyone’s list… Read More Blink 182 / A Day To Remember / All Time Low / DJ Spider – The Pavilion At Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA – 8/25/16
The day before Descendents would play New York City at the Playstation Theatre, they used their day off by meeting fans in New Jersey at Vintage Vinyl for the celebration of their latest album, Hybercaffium Spazzinate. The band was greeted by fans young, and I mean very young, to old. Seeing the younger fans is always… Read More Descendents In Store – Vintage Vinyl – Fords, NJ – 10/7/16
The Vox Populi Tour came marching into the City of Brotherly Love on October 5. Starting the show off was Philly’s own Dave Hause with his brother Tim Hause and later joined on stage with Bad Religion’s Jay Bentley and Against Me!’s Atom Willard. Against Me! came on stage next with their rip roaring anthems… Read More Bad Religion / Against Me! / Dave Hause – The Fillmore / Philadelphia, PA – 10/5/16
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