Last night’s show went well, even with a bigger show next door. The band sounded real good, and so did the sound at the venue. After the show we made our way to a hotel to crash. I slept on the floor which is usual for me on tour because I’m not the “talent”. I… Read More Gasoline Heart 2015 Tour Day 2: Chicago, IL – 3/24/15
A month ago, I went on tour with Brooklyn based band Gasoline Heart. Due to personal issues, I wasn’t able to get my experience up on my site until now. Here is my photo journal from that week long tour. The tour life, an act many people do, but many people don’t know about. Most… Read More Gasoline Heart 2015 Tour Day 1: St. Louis, MO – 3/23/15
Taking Back Sunday brought their latest tour to Philadelphia, not for just one night but for two nights on March 21 and March 22. I attended the sold out Saturday show of March 21 and to say I was impressed is an understatement. Unfortunately, due to miscommunication on set schedules, I wasn’t able to photograph… Read More Taking Back Sunday / The Menzingers – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – 3/21/15
As music listeners in this day in age, we tend to listen to music more fluently. Having everything at the tips of our fingers makes it easier for us to listen to countless of albums in one day. However, before that happened, we would go out and purchase an album and then spend at least… Read More Commit This To Memory 10 Year Tour with Motion City Soundtrack / The Early November / Better Off – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 1/31/15
For some a New Year means a new you. We look back on our previous year or years and find a way to better ourselves in the coming year. Up to this point, I’ve only had one bad year in my life, and I never go into a New Year thinking it’s going to be… Read More Mae / Kiska / Square Peg Round Hole – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – 1/2/15
This past weekend in Asbury Park, New Jersey, fans of The Bouncing Souls attended the band’s traditional holiday shows, Home for the Holidays. Friday through Sunday there was a before party and an after party for each show. Unfortunately I have yet to see The Bouncing Souls live, but decided to take the drive out… Read More The Menzingers / Sammy Kay – Russo Music – Asbury Park, NJ – 12/28/14
Last month I photographed Skanksgiving in New Jersey. A holiday ska show celebrating Thanksgiving. This month I photographed The Slackers holiday show in Philadelphia. Even though this show, and tour, didn’t feature a clever name it didn’t stop the three bands from putting on a skaliday show. Alright, that name was pushing it, I don’t… Read More The Slackers / Mephiskapheles / The West Kensingtons – North Star Bar – Philadelphia, PA – 12/12/14
Skanksgiving once again came to Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. What has become a yearly tradition, Skanksgiving highlights some of ska music’s best local and national acts. This year’s show showcased more of the reggae and rock steady sounding bands compared to last year. The opening band was local New Jersey ska band Backyard… Read More Skanksgiving 2014 Featuring The Pietasters / The Slackers / Mephiskapheles / Westbound Train / Avon Junkies / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 11/15/14
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 or injuries that may occur. “Woke up this… Read More Abandoned Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (One More Time) – Morris Plains, NJ – 8/30/14
The 5th Annual Glamour Kills Tour featuring New Found Glory stopped in New Jersey on Saturday at the Starland Ballroom. The tour features some of the biggest names in the pop punk scene. A scene I kind of fell out of, but after this show I am starting to find myself drifting back to. The… Read More New Found Glory / We Are The In Crowd / Fireworks / Candy Hearts – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 10/18/14
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