Tag: Indie

Joshua Radin / Brendan James – South Orange Performing Arts Center – South Orange, NJ – 10/16/25

Right before COVID broke out, Joshua Radin announced a tour that was to hit my hometown of Bethlehem, PA, but as we all know COVID cancelled all tours, among other things. Since then Joshua Radin has gone on tour, but nothing close to where I lived at the time, until this tour, which is in… Read More Joshua Radin / Brendan James – South Orange Performing Arts Center – South Orange, NJ – 10/16/25

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Descendents / Teen Mortgage / Liquid Mike – Archer Music Hall – Allentown, PA – 8/8/25

Words and photos covered for New Noise Magazine. Original posting can be seen here complete photo gallery below. What better way to wind down the summer months than seeing the almighty Descendents as their summer tour comes to an end at the new Archer Music Hall venue in Allentown, PA. This was a quick month-long tour that… Read More Descendents / Teen Mortgage / Liquid Mike – Archer Music Hall – Allentown, PA – 8/8/25

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“Weird Al” Yankovic ‘The Bigger & Weirder Tour’ – Bethel Woods Center For The Arts – Bethel Woods, NY – 7/13/25

If there is any concert to see this summer, just go and buy tickets for “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Bigger And Weirder Tour. Don’t even think twice, and if you have kids bring them along too because from experience, they will love it. I am not saying this because I’ve been a fan of Weird Al… Read More “Weird Al” Yankovic ‘The Bigger & Weirder Tour’ – Bethel Woods Center For The Arts – Bethel Woods, NY – 7/13/25

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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Gregory Alan Isakov – Wal-Mart AMP – Rogers, AR – 10/29/24

The Wal-Mart AMP closed out their 2024 season on a nice cool Autumn night with the relaxing sounds of Gregory Alan Isakov followed by a soulful closing from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Each year the Wal-Mart AMP brings a great variety of musical and comedic acts to Northwest Arkansas to which has truly… Read More Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Gregory Alan Isakov – Wal-Mart AMP – Rogers, AR – 10/29/24

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The Get Up Kids / Racquet Club / Ageist – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 7/14/18

Seven years after their reunion album There Are Rules, the Get Up Kids finally released new material on a four track e.p. entitled Kicker on Polyvinyl Records.  The four songs were a return to form sort a speak where the energy of their earlier albums are clearly present, but it still had hints of moving forward like There… Read More The Get Up Kids / Racquet Club / Ageist – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 7/14/18

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St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Ratboys – Zoellner Arts Center – Bethlehem, PA – 9/15/17

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

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Father John Misty – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/6/17

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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Hodera / The Cardboard Sword / The Other Stars / Dollys / Puddle Splasher – 73 See Gallery & Design Studio – Montclair, NJ – 5/18/16

Last week I decided on a whim to check out a local show in my area.  The show was in Montclair at 73 See Gallery & Design Studio with two touring bands and three local bands.  For a Wednesday night it was a fairly good turn out, and I must say North Jersey has a… Read More Hodera / The Cardboard Sword / The Other Stars / Dollys / Puddle Splasher – 73 See Gallery & Design Studio – Montclair, NJ – 5/18/16

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The Bouncing Souls / Andrew Jackson Jihad / Screaming Females / Seaside Caves – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 7/17/15

How I spent my summer vacation.  A writing assignment most children have to complete their first week back to school after the summer break.  Most essays are filled with trips to the beach, amusement parks, bbqs, camp, etc.  However, I am curious about how many kids will mention seeing The Bouncing Souls perform their album How I… Read More The Bouncing Souls / Andrew Jackson Jihad / Screaming Females / Seaside Caves – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 7/17/15

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Third Eye Blind / Dashboard Confessional / No Wyld – The Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ – 6/13/15

Summer has begun.  Even though the first day of summer is days away, summer concerts are in full swing and I started mine off on a high note at none other than the Stone Pony.  An early show with three bands that make music for summer.  The first of the three was the up and coming… Read More Third Eye Blind / Dashboard Confessional / No Wyld – The Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ – 6/13/15

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