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Catfite / Kill Lincoln / Abraskadabra / The Best Of The Worst – Ukie Club – Philadelphia, PA – 10/24/22

In 2019 Catbite released their self-titled debut record which garnered much attention in the ska community and beyond. Then in 2021, when COVID restrictions started to ease, Catbite did something that started as a joke, but then became a reality. They re-released their self-titled album as Catlite: A Yee​-​Haw Version Of Catbite S​/​T. It was… Read More Catfite / Kill Lincoln / Abraskadabra / The Best Of The Worst – Ukie Club – Philadelphia, PA – 10/24/22

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Free / Kind! / Search For Purpose / Vantage Point / Anxious / One Step Closer – The Fire – Philadelphia, PA – 5/26/18

It wasn’t Edge Day, but with the lineup, it should’ve been.  Massachusetts’ Free, featuring members of Have Heart, played a weekend matinee show in Philadelphia and left The Fire ablaze.  All six bands played intense, fast, and crowd participated sets.  The bill also featured a surprise set from Kind! who weren’t listed on the bill,… Read More Free / Kind! / Search For Purpose / Vantage Point / Anxious / One Step Closer – The Fire – Philadelphia, PA – 5/26/18

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Deftones / Rise Against / Thrice – Festival Pier – Philadephia, PA – 6/17/17

The sun is shining, beaches are coming out of retirement, the smell of BBQ’s are in the air, and summer concerts are in full swing.  One summer concert tour not to miss this year is the Deftones and Rise Against co-headline tour featuring Thrice and opening support Three Trapped Tigers and Frank Iero And The… Read More Deftones / Rise Against / Thrice – Festival Pier – Philadephia, PA – 6/17/17

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Taking Back Sunday / The Starting Line / Modern Chemistry – Starland Ballroom / Sayreville, NJ – 12/16/16

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

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Blink 182 / A Day To Remember / All Time Low / DJ Spider – The Pavilion At Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA – 8/25/16

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

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Bane / BoySetsFire / Maximum Penalty / Cruel Hand / Uzi Kids – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 5/7/16

On Saturday May 7, 2016, Bane played their last Philadephia show.  It was a bittersweet night.  Sing alongs, tears, and stage dives were had.  However, even though this was the last time for many to see Bane in the City of Brotherly Love, they didn’t go quietly.  Opening the show was local straight edge band… Read More Bane / BoySetsFire / Maximum Penalty / Cruel Hand / Uzi Kids – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 5/7/16

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The Movielife / Crime In Stereo / Incendiary / Aviator – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 3/24/16

For two days, I photographed The Movielife perform, one day in New York and the other in Philadelphia.  Each night was a different experience and each night made me love the band even more.  The first night was in New York for a hometown headlining show.  The opening bands on this show were handpicked by… Read More The Movielife / Crime In Stereo / Incendiary / Aviator – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 3/24/16

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Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls / Restorations / The Homeless Gospel Choir – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/14/15

Mondays are usually quiet and boring, but at Starland Ballroom it was anything but quiet and boring.  Frank Turner brought his last United States tour of the year to New Jersey he wasn’t leaving quietly.  Opening the show was The Homeless Gospel Choir which is Derek Zanetti on acoustic guitar.  His set was very inspirational… Read More Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls / Restorations / The Homeless Gospel Choir – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/14/15

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I Am The Avalanche/The Swellers/Ghost House/Franchise – Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ – 3/29/14

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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