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
On February 9th, Brian Fallon released his sophomore solo album Sleepwalkers. An album that as some say, returning to his “Gaslight” sound due to Ted Hutt being behind the console. Upon first listen, Sleepwalkers does have a little of that Gaslight Anthem sound, but why wouldn’t it, Brian was the singer. If you wanted to you could find the… Read More Brian Fallon In Store – Vintage Vinyl – Fords, NJ – 2/10/18
On the coldest day in November, Milkboy hosted a packed line up of great music that warmed up everyone in attendance. Opening the show was local West Chester, PA band The Preps. Celebrating 20 years being a band, The Preps have been playing the surrounding area with their pop-punk sound from big to small venues… Read More Swingin’ Utters / Western Settings / Darius Koski / The Preps – Milkboy – Philadelphia, PA – 11/10/17
After selling out night one in Philadelphia, Mr. T Experience added another date with Kepi Ghoulie and local band the Up Up Ups. The Up Up Ups ramped up the crowd with their female fronted punk songs while Kepi Ghoulie put everyone in good spirits with his party stage presence. Mr. T Experience closed out… Read More Mr. T Experience / Kepi Ghoulie / Up Up Ups – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 11/9/17
John Carpenter, the man behind such films as Halloween, The Thing, They Live, and Christine to name a few, has been scaring and entertaining us for many years with his films. Let’s hope for many more years, but it isn’t just his directing and screenwriting that scares us the most, it is his music. Along… Read More John Carpenter – The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA – 11/18/17
Ringo Starr came to Morristown, NJ with his All Star Band and spread signature peace, love, and rock n’ roll with a star studded performance. Unlike his other Beatle bandmate Paul McCartney, Ringo settles with playing smaller, intimate venues that give the crowd the chance to feel like Ringo and his band are only playing… Read More Ringo Starr & His All Star Band – Mayo Performing Arts Center – Morristown, NJ – 11/14/17
St. Paul & The Broken Bones came to historic Bethlehem, PA and awoke a sleepy crowd with their soulful sound. Opening the show were their friends from Chicago, IL the Ratboys. Ratboys played a fun and comical set showcasing their indie rock sound with singer Julia Steiner informing the crowd the meaning behind songs. This… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Ratboys – Zoellner Arts Center – Bethlehem, PA – 9/15/17
Musikfest is known for having countless of free stages during their festival. Most of the time it is local bands, or regional bands from Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Sometimes they will have a couple of touring bands perform, but no one with a extensive history. However, this year boosted some surprises including Washington D.C.’s The… Read More The Pietasters – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/12/17
Touring off his third and latest album, Pure Comedy, Father John Misty made his Bethlehem debut at Musikfest on August 6th. Opening with the titled track, the crowd’s unified voices could be heard over Josh Tillman’s voice. For the crowd there on a Sunday night, they made it clear that they were there for a show… Read More Father John Misty – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/6/17
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