Tag: New Jersey

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / The Gaslight Anthem / Barrence Whitfield & The Savages – Boston City Hall – Boston, MA – 6/21/14

It was an exciting weekend a few weekends back, finished my second to last MBA class, got to go to two of my favorite cities, Boston and Salem, Massachusetts and while there attended an amazing show featuring Barrence Whitfield & The Savages, The Gaslight Anthem, and the ever incredible Mighty Mighty Bosstones in the middle… Read More The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / The Gaslight Anthem / Barrence Whitfield & The Savages – Boston City Hall – Boston, MA – 6/21/14

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Quiet Company / Driver Friendly / The Kickback – Stanhope House – Stanhope, NJ – 6/9/14

I recently saw the The Kickback, Driver Friendly, and Quiet Company tour come through Stanhope, New Jersey.  Little did I know, the venue, The Stanhope House, is located about 15 minutes away from my work.  This was my first time going to this venue, and it won’t be the last.  There were two local bands… Read More Quiet Company / Driver Friendly / The Kickback – Stanhope House – Stanhope, NJ – 6/9/14

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Downwrite.com Presents: Matt Pryor / Blue Of Colors / Josh Berwanger / Bob Manna / Mark Rose / PJ Bond – Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ – 5/10/14

Last Saturday I attended the New Jersey stop of the Downwrite tour at Asbury Lanes.  As always, Asbury Lanes was great, but so was this show.  Probably the most entertaining show I’ve been to in awhile.  Featured collaborations, group sing-a-longs, and Jar Jar Binks. The first musician to grace the stage was PJ Bond.  I… Read More Downwrite.com Presents: Matt Pryor / Blue Of Colors / Josh Berwanger / Bob Manna / Mark Rose / PJ Bond – Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ – 5/10/14

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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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Abandoned Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (Revisited) – Morris Plains, NJ – 1/26/14

Disclaimer:  I do not promote trespassing on grounds that is off limits to the public.  If you wish to visit an abandoned place, for your safety, please reach out to the property owners to gain access.  If you don’t, I am not held accountable for the fines that may occur. Sometimes I wonder if there… Read More Abandoned Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (Revisited) – Morris Plains, NJ – 1/26/14

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The Starting Line – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/29/13

Imagine if you will, a time when buying music was necessary and your only way of finding new music was through compilations, mp3.com, and attending concerts.  The world we live in now, where music is free flowing was on the rise but wouldn’t be until much later.  This is how I sought out music growing… Read More The Starting Line – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/29/13

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Jimmy Eat World – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/13/13

They say that a fine wine gets better with age.  In that respect, Jimmy Eat World is like a fine wine.  With every new album they release, they get better and better.  After missing their major tour in support of their new album Damage, I was able to get the chance to photograph them on… Read More Jimmy Eat World – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/13/13

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Skanksgiving 2013 Featuring Less Than Jake / Mustard Plug / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 11/9/13

I lost count in how many ska shows I’ve been to this year.  For some reason 2013 has been the year of ska.  Adding to the list of ska shows was the first night of Skanksgiving at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey.  Around eight bands played including one non-ska band, but they made… Read More Skanksgiving 2013 Featuring Less Than Jake / Mustard Plug / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 11/9/13

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