Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Mephiskapheles / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 7/29/17

There is always one thing to count on in the summer, and its a Mighty Mighty Bosstones tour.  This year was a special tour though, the Bosstones’ 1997 release Let’s Face It, turns 20 years old and what better way to celebrate it than to play it in full on this tour run.  The last date… Read More Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Mephiskapheles / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 7/29/17

Vans Warped Tour 2017 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ – 7/15/17

For 22 years the Vans Warped Tour has been touring the summer months as a traveling festival with over 50 bands.  A one of a kind tour created by Kevin Lyman, fans flock to their closest tour date to see their favorite band, but also to discover many new bands. No matter what music you… Read More Vans Warped Tour 2017 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ – 7/15/17

The Wallflowers / Better Than Ezra – The Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ – 7/8/17

The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ was treated to a night of nostalgia, laughter, and one great night of music.  The Wallflowers and Better Than Ezra performed to an overexcited crowd on Saturday night.  Better Than Ezra kicked the night off with their 1996 single “King Of New Orleans” with the audience singing back every… Read More The Wallflowers / Better Than Ezra – The Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ – 7/8/17

Twin Forks / Dan Layus / The Social Animals – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 4/20/17

The first ever Folsom Records tour kicked off at Asbury Park, NJ on April 20th with The Social Animals, Dan Layus of Augustana, and headliner Twin Forks featuring Chris Carrabba.  Up and coming band The Social Animals kicked off the show with their passionate and honest music, while Dan Layus of Augustana showcased his new… Read More Twin Forks / Dan Layus / The Social Animals – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 4/20/17

Dan Andriano / Matt Pryor / Joe Michelini / Lily Pryor – The Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ – 4/18/17

Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio and Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, and many others embarked on a solo North American tour this year from February to May with a stop at the infamous Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, New Jersey.  Splitting headliner duties, both Matt and Dan perform songs spanning their… Read More Dan Andriano / Matt Pryor / Joe Michelini / Lily Pryor – The Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ – 4/18/17

Brian Fallon / Jared Hart – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 2/4/17

Brian Fallon came home.  For two nights, February 3rd and 4th, Brian Fallon sold out House Of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ.  Opening each night was friend, The Crowes guitarist, The Scandals lead singer, and countless other titles, Jared Hart.  Jared opened with “Guillotine”, from his solo album Past Lives & Past Lines, and then mixed in… Read More Brian Fallon / Jared Hart – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 2/4/17

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

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