Tag: New Jersey

Brian Fallon / Austin Plaine / Jared Hart – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 3/12/15

After the in-store at Vintage Vinyl, see here, Brian and company made their way over to Starland Ballroom for the show.  Opening the show was Jared Hart of The Scandals.  Jared would later pull double duties by playing a 12 string guitar later in the night in Brian Fallon’s backing band.  For now, Jared was showcasing… Read More Brian Fallon / Austin Plaine / Jared Hart – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 3/12/15

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St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Banditos – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – 1/19/16

2016 is shaping up to be a good year, concert wise.  My second show of the year and it is going to be hard to top this.  First off, Banditos is a band everyone should watch for.  With their southern rock sound and amazing guitar playing, Banditos is picking up after bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd.  With a… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Banditos – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – 1/19/16

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Cherry Poppin’ Daddies / Swing That Cat – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA – 1/16/16

My first concert of 2016 and it was a great way to start the New Year.  My first time at Sellersville Theater and I hope not my last.  Opening the show was local band Swing That Cat from Wenonah, NJ.  Fronted by Michele Peraino and her eight piece band, Swing That Cat brings you back… Read More Cherry Poppin’ Daddies / Swing That Cat – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA – 1/16/16

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Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls / Restorations / The Homeless Gospel Choir – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/14/15

Mondays are usually quiet and boring, but at Starland Ballroom it was anything but quiet and boring.  Frank Turner brought his last United States tour of the year to New Jersey he wasn’t leaving quietly.  Opening the show was The Homeless Gospel Choir which is Derek Zanetti on acoustic guitar.  His set was very inspirational… Read More Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls / Restorations / The Homeless Gospel Choir – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/14/15

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The Get Up Kids / Into It. Over It. / Rozwell Kid – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/12/15

On December 12 The Get Up Kids performed in New Jersey for their 20th anniversary.  Some may say, “I feel old”, but after the show ended I think the audience felt like their youth.  Opening the show was new Side One Dummy Records records signing Rozwell Kid.  I didn’t know what to expect from this… Read More The Get Up Kids / Into It. Over It. / Rozwell Kid – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/12/15

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John The Gun – Maxwell’s Tavern – Hoboken, NJ – 12/11/15

Friday I made my way to Hoboken to photograph my friend’s band John The Gun.  Even though they weren’t headlining, they still put a great show just like last time.  Sneaking into their set was a cover of “Carol Of The Bells” for the holiday season and a quick little tribute to Scott Weiland with… Read More John The Gun – Maxwell’s Tavern – Hoboken, NJ – 12/11/15

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Brian Fallon/Jared Hart/Rocky Catenese – The Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 12/2/15

I attended one of the Brian Fallon shows at the Crossroads a couple of days ago, but it was considered a “secret show”.  Thursday thru Saturday shows were sold out, but the Crossroads were nice enough to set up another non advertise show for some lucky fans.  I was one of those lucky fans.  I… Read More Brian Fallon/Jared Hart/Rocky Catenese – The Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 12/2/15

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The Paramount Theatre – Staten Island, NY – 11/14/15

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. Last minute, before I went… Read More The Paramount Theatre – Staten Island, NY – 11/14/15

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Mustard Plug/Backyard Superheroes/Teenage Halloween/The Mega Yeah – The Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 11/14/15

My first time at The Brighton Bar, and even though the lighting was a challenge to work with, I hope to come back again because this venue is a great place to see shows.  The first band of the night was The Mega Yeah from around Nazareth, PA area.  Not far from where I am… Read More Mustard Plug/Backyard Superheroes/Teenage Halloween/The Mega Yeah – The Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 11/14/15

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