Brian Fallon’s annual three night holiday/end of the year shows happened once again at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ. You have to be quick in snagging tickets for these since they sell out very quick. These are intimate shows where songs are stripped down and given back stories. Don’t expect long set lists, expect personal stories,… Read More Brian Fallon / Brian McGee – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 12/22/16
Taking Back Sunday’s Third Annual Holiday Spectacular kicked off at Starland Ballroom on Friday December 16. For two nights, fans get to enjoy a pop shop, pictures with Santa, and an acoustic show before the show. Then at night a full band show with special opening guests. For Friday’s show, the special guests were local… Read More Taking Back Sunday / The Starting Line / Modern Chemistry – Starland Ballroom / Sayreville, NJ – 12/16/16
The Ataris came through Stanhope, NJ on their last tour in support of their latest E.P. October In This Railroad Earth. An E.P. featuring old song/ideas that never seen the light of day until now. Think early Ataris, …Anywhere But Here and Blue Skies, Broken Hearts, Next 12 Exits era. Playing two songs from the album along with other… Read More The Ataris / PLP / Matt Fed / Stereo Jo – Stanhope House – Stanhope, NJ – 8/31/16
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. There was time when the… Read More Abandoned Penn Hills Resort – Analomink, PA – 6/18/16
The Stone Pony’s yearly summer stage brings the best acts to New Jersey’s infamous Asbury Park. However, the best appearance made featured Blues Traveler, The Wallflowers, and Howie Day. Howie Day gave an emotional and powerful solo set. Even though his set started way before the sunset, fans flocked to the stage to hear his commanding voice.… Read More Blues Traveler / The Wallflowers / Howie Day – The Stone Pony Summerstage / Asbury Park, NJ – 8/26/16
The day before Descendents would play New York City at the Playstation Theatre, they used their day off by meeting fans in New Jersey at Vintage Vinyl for the celebration of their latest album, Hybercaffium Spazzinate. The band was greeted by fans young, and I mean very young, to old. Seeing the younger fans is always… Read More Descendents In Store – Vintage Vinyl – Fords, NJ – 10/7/16
It’s been three years since Jimmy Eat World has released new material, but the wait is almost over. On October 21st, the world will finally have another amazing release from the Jimmy Eat World camp. Integrity Blues will be released on RCA Records worldwide. With two songs already released, “Sure And Certain” and “Get Right”, already this album… Read More Jimmy Eat World In Store – Vintage Vinyl Records – Fords, NJ – 10/1/16
Before the storm clouds came rolling in, Vine Street in Downtown Lancaster celebrated their second annual Live On Vine. A block party featuring food, drinks, and of course good music. For a humid day, the last thing anyone wanted to do was walk around in the heat, but the sprinklers were on to cool everyone… Read More Brian Fallon / The Districts / Good Old War – Live On Vine – Lancaster, PA – 8/13/16
There is something about seeing a band perform in their hometown, or the next town over. Most of the time it’s one big party with people you don’t know, yet you do because you came together for the same reason. I’ve seen The Bouncing Souls in different states and once in New Jersey, but I didn’t… Read More The Bouncing Souls / Beach Slang / Cayetana – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – 7/28/16
2016 was the Summerland Tour’s 5th year, and even though the 90’s are over, their is still a demand to hear those hit songs live again. For this photographer, this was my first time photographing any of these bands, let alone seeing them live. I am a 90’s kid and most of the bands that… Read More Summerland Tour 2016 featuring Sugar Ray / Everclear / Lit – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – 7/23/16
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