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Pepper / Less Than Jake / The Bunny Gang / The Attack – Playstation Theater – New York, NY – 2/17/17

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

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Austin Plaine – Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY – 1/30/17

After seeing Austin Plaine in 2015 at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ with Brian Fallon, click HERE for photos, I became a big fan of his work and his outlook on life.  Any time he came through either New Jersey or Pennsylvania I tried my hardest to go out to the show.  I am writing this as a… Read More Austin Plaine – Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY – 1/30/17

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Reel Big Fish – Anti-Flag – Ballyhoo! – Direct Hit! – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 1/20/17

Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag embarked on a two month tour to celebrate their landmark albums, Turn The Radio Off & Die For The Government.  Even with 20 years behind us, both albums still stay relevant, especially during times like these.  Both bands would play each album front to back along with additional songs.  Opening the show was… Read More Reel Big Fish – Anti-Flag – Ballyhoo! – Direct Hit! – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 1/20/17

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Dashboard Confessional / Vinyl Theatre / This Wild Life – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – 1/19/17

Kicking off 2017, Dashboard Confessional embarked on a national small club headlining tour.  With most dates selling out within an hour of going on sale, Chris Carrabba  and company extended their visit to New York City by playing Irving Plaza three nights in a row.  Last minute openers added to the tour was This Wild Life.… Read More Dashboard Confessional / Vinyl Theatre / This Wild Life – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – 1/19/17

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The Early November / Hidden In Plain View – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 1/14/17

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

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The Bouncing Souls / Masked Intruder / Off With Their Heads – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 12/10/16

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

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Weezer / The Menzingers – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Event Center – 12/3/16

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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The Ataris – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 12/2/16

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

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