Tag: New York

Pepper / Less Than Jake / The Bunny Gang / The Attack – Playstation Theater – New York, NY – 2/17/17

The Pepper and Less Than Jake co-headliner tour sponsored by St. Pauli stopped at Playstation Theater in New York City on February 17.  Before the show, I was given the opportunity to follow Roger Lima, Chris DeMakes, and J.R. of Less Than Jake around the city as they did acoustic performances and Q&A at major… Read More Pepper / Less Than Jake / The Bunny Gang / The Attack – Playstation Theater – New York, NY – 2/17/17

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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

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Dashboard Confessional – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY – 1/20/17

After each full band show in New York, Chris Carrabba would announce that day a midnight secret show at a smaller intimate venue.  The midnight show was at Knitting Factory in Brooklyn.  Armed with only his acoustic guitar, Chris Carrabba played to a sold out crowd of 300 fans.  This was truly a magical moment… Read More Dashboard Confessional – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY – 1/20/17

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Dashboard Confessional / Vinyl Theatre / This Wild Life – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – 1/19/17

Kicking off 2017, Dashboard Confessional embarked on a national small club headlining tour.  With most dates selling out within an hour of going on sale, Chris Carrabba  and company extended their visit to New York City by playing Irving Plaza three nights in a row.  Last minute openers added to the tour was This Wild Life.… Read More Dashboard Confessional / Vinyl Theatre / This Wild Life – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – 1/19/17

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Reel Big Fish / Masked Intruder / Stacked Like Pancakes / Queeftones – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 11/11/16

The first leg of Reel Big Fish’s 20th Anniversary tour of Turn The Radio Off came dancing through Sherman Theater on November 11th.  Local band The Queeftones opened the show with their blend of punk and reggae tunes including a Rancid cover.  Arriving late only allowed me to catch a few songs, but Queeftones opened the show… Read More Reel Big Fish / Masked Intruder / Stacked Like Pancakes / Queeftones – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 11/11/16

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St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Diane Coffee – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 11/10/16

Still on support of their latest release Sea of Noise, St. Paul & The Broken Bones made a stop in the big apple with opener Diane Coffee.  If you are like me and aren’t familiar with Diane Coffee’s live performance, be prepared to be wowed.  Diane Coffee is the solo work of Shaun Fleming whose stage presence… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Diane Coffee – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 11/10/16

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Streetlight Manifesto / Chris Murray / Sycamore Smith – Playstation Theater – New York, NY – 10/28/16

Streetlight Manifesto made their return to New York City a few days shy of Halloween with Chris Murray and Sycamore Smith.  Sycamore Smith opened the show with his folky kazoo anthems in which the crowd sang and clapped along.  It was a surprise to see Chris Murray take the stage since Dan Potthast was billed as… Read More Streetlight Manifesto / Chris Murray / Sycamore Smith – Playstation Theater – New York, NY – 10/28/16

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Lucky Chops – Musikfest – Bethlehem,PA – 8/12/16

One can get lost in the sea of music at Musikfest.  Everywhere you turn there is a band, musician, or artist sharing their talent for free to a passing festival goer.  With so many different types of music being played it is possible you may miss out on something you amazing or next favorite band.  Through… Read More Lucky Chops – Musikfest – Bethlehem,PA – 8/12/16

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Further Seems Forever / Dryjacket / Kids – Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY – 7/30/16

2016 has been a year of reunions and anniversaries.  The early 2000’s brought a lot classic albums to the “scene”, and one album that stood out during that time was How To Start A Fire by Further Seems Forever.  With poetic lyrics and fierce vocals, How To Start A Fire is a timeless album.  After performing the… Read More Further Seems Forever / Dryjacket / Kids – Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY – 7/30/16

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