In March of 2022, what some would say would be impossible happened. A favorite in the “scene”, Midtown, would be reuniting and playing not only one or two shows, but multiple shows. The outpouring of excitement from the fans was through the roof, and what was supposed to be a few shows turned into multiple… Read More Midtown / Pollyanna – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 8/10/22
Next year is a big year for Jimmy Eat World, they will be celebrating 30 years as a band, and for a band that is a big accomplishment. What’s more impressive is that during those 30 years Jimmy Eat World has had the same core members, and even though there has been years fans thought… Read More Jimmy Eat World – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 9/23/22
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
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
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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