Just as I got off the plane to America from Iceland, I jumped into a car and last minute drove to Croydon, PA for the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market after party. The party and flea market was held at Neshaminy Creek Brewing and was free for all to enjoy. I missed the opening band Podacter due… Read More Digger / Captain, We’re Sinking – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 3/4/17
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
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
Acoustic shows are always a different experience. Usually the listener/viewer gets a better idea of how songs originally sounded or just see how much power an acoustic show can have. These shows tend to move people much more than a regular show and when you get three prolific singers in one room, be prepared for an… Read More Ace Enders / Aaron Gillespie / Vinnie Caruana – The Foundry at The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 9/23/16
At the end of the year, like many others, I like to look back on the year and the music. 2016 had to be my toughest year. In fact, at the end of 2015 it started to get bad that I didn’t do one of these. I made a conscience thought not to skip 2016.… Read More Top 10 Albums of 2016
Brian Fallon’s annual three night holiday/end of the year shows happened once again at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ. You have to be quick in snagging tickets for these since they sell out very quick. These are intimate shows where songs are stripped down and given back stories. Don’t expect long set lists, expect personal stories,… Read More Brian Fallon / Brian McGee – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 12/22/16
Taking Back Sunday’s Third Annual Holiday Spectacular kicked off at Starland Ballroom on Friday December 16. For two nights, fans get to enjoy a pop shop, pictures with Santa, and an acoustic show before the show. Then at night a full band show with special opening guests. For Friday’s show, the special guests were local… Read More Taking Back Sunday / The Starting Line / Modern Chemistry – Starland Ballroom / Sayreville, NJ – 12/16/16
The Bouncing Souls’ “Home For The Holidays” broke the regular tradition this year and instead of playing just New Jersey, they brought the holiday cheer to the surrounding states. Included in this tour was a city they haven’t played in in quite some time, Philadelphia, PA. Off With Their Heads came to the stage with… Read More The Bouncing Souls / Masked Intruder / Off With Their Heads – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 12/10/16
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
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