Returning to Musikfest once again was local Philadelphia basement soul band the Dull Blue Lights. Performing one of their most exhilarating sets I’ve seen yet at the Musikfest Cafe stage on the south side campus of Musikfest, Dull Blue Lights’ hour and half set featured covers and original material. The band, now a four piece,… Read More The Dull Blue Lights – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/5/18
Philadelphia rang in the New Year with The Get Up Kids at the Trocadero Theatre. Opening the show was local musician Shannen Moser and long time friend of the Get Up Kids Kevin Devine. Shannen Moser opened the show with cello player Julia Peters and played a set of soft and blissful songs to a… Read More The Get Up Kids / Kevin Devine / Shannen Moser – Trocadero Theatre – Philadelphia, PA – 12/31/17
A celebration was had in Philadelphia at the Theatre of Living Arts on June 30th. Hometown musicians Anthony Green and Good Old War both celebrated their debut albums turning 10 years old by playing each in full to a sold out crowd. The tour, which has Found Wild, Good Old War, and Anthony Green, is… Read More Anthony Green / Good Old War / Found Wild – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 6/30/18
An introduction isn’t needed for the likes of Roger Daltrey, if you weren’t aware, the lead singer of The Who is one of the most influential, larger than life, charismatic front man out there. From the time The Who started to now, Roger Daltrey is a one of a kind, and it is rare to… Read More Roger Daltrey performing “Tommy” with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – 6/19/18
The New Jersey rain didn’t stop New Found Glory’s impressive Sick Tour from being cancelled in Asbury Park. The extensive month long tour which features Bayside, The Movielife, and Ryan Key of Yellowcard is a dream tour for fans new and old. However, the New Jersey date of the tour was turned into something special,… Read More New Found Glory / Bayside / The Movielife / Ace Enders / Crime In Stereo / Elder Brother / Well Wisher – Convention Hall – Asbury Park, NJ – 5/27/18
After a successful Saturday in Atlantic City, NJ at the AC Beer Fest, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones made their way to the opposite end of New Jersey to perform at the newest North Jersey venue, White Eagle Hall. With White Eagle Hall being an 800 capacity room, the show was a sell out weeks prior… Read More Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Bigwig / Westbound Train – White Eagle Hall – Jersey City, NJ – 3/25/18
Less Than Jake started their 2018 touring schedule off with a short run around the East Coast and the Midwest. Along for the ride was Four Year Strong, Direct Hit!, and Bearings. A solid line up for a tour, that at this point in Less Than Jake’s career, they are most likely picking the openers… Read More Less Than Jake / Four Year Strong / Direct Hit! – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 2/18/18
For over two years, House Of Independents has been bringing phenomenal shows to Asbury Park, NJ. To celebrate they put on a free show featuring local bands Rocky & The Chapter, Levy & The Oakes, Latewaves, and The Vansaders. Headlining the celebration was The Movielife’s Vinnie Caruana. Also for the 2 year celebration, all PBR… Read More Vinnie Caruana / The Vansaders / Latewaves – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 11/25/17
Before the East Coast was hit with Nor’ Eastern Quinn, we got a little preview storm on March 2nd and 3rd, but that didn’t stop Mike Herrera and Joe Sib’s two night residence at UPenn’s Iron Gate Theatre. A seated intimate venue, this two night residency was an unique experience for all who attended. Joe… Read More Mike Herrera / Joe Sib – Iron Gate Theatre – Philadelphia, PA – 3/3/18
2017 was a good year, a very good year actually. A trip to Iceland became one of my favorite vacations, while at the end of the year I did a solo cross country trip around the United States. I documented both trips with photos and videos. Videos are posted below and hopefully I will post… Read More Top 10 Albums of 2017
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