Tag: New York

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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Less Than Jake / Westbound Train / Mephiskapheles – Highline Ballroom – New York, NY – 3/9/16

For the beginning of 2016, Less Than Jake embarked on a mini East Coast/Midwest tour playing two nights in the same city.  This tour would be at intimate venues that would only fit about 1,000 people. These shows would definitely sell out, not just because it is Less Than Jake, but because each night would… Read More Less Than Jake / Westbound Train / Mephiskapheles – Highline Ballroom – New York, NY – 3/9/16

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Good Old War / Sawyer Fredericks – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY – 12/16/15

Seems like I’ve been photographing every other night.  This time I found myself photographing in New York for Good Old War’s holiday show.  I never shot or been to Bowery Ballroom, but found out there was no barricade which made photographing a little difficult.  The only opening act was 16 year old Sawyer Fredericks.  When… Read More Good Old War / Sawyer Fredericks – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY – 12/16/15

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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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The Bouncing Souls / Leftover Crack / Beach Slang / All Torn Up – Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA – 10/17/15

Exactly three months, and I am seeing The Bouncing Souls again, which isn’t a bad thing.  This time there was no full album playing, but a well put setlist spanning their entire discography.  Again, the bill was filled with great openers and seeing the Bouncing Souls in the fall in picturesque Lancaster isn’t a bad… Read More The Bouncing Souls / Leftover Crack / Beach Slang / All Torn Up – Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA – 10/17/15

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Rancid / H2O / The Interrupters – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 9/17/15

Two days later and I am making my way back to New York for another high energy, exciting show.  First time at Terminal 5 and first time seeing two of bands on the bill.  The second show of the week and I felt grateful for these opportunities I have been given. A couple of months before this show,… Read More Rancid / H2O / The Interrupters – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 9/17/15

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St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Sean Rowe – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 9/15/15

Its been awhile since I’ve been to a show, but this past week I had not one but 4 shows to photograph.  The first show of the week set the bar very high for the other three shows.  I must say this show made it into my top five of all time favorite shows.  I… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Sean Rowe – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 9/15/15

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Fright Barker & Sons – Musikfest Café – Bethlehem, PA – 8/11/15

It’s that time of year again in the Lehigh Valley, Musikfest.  A ten day festival filled with free music, food, booze, and a sign that the summer is coming to an end.  I’ve written about this festival last year and my history with the event.  It seems like my history is repeating because I now… Read More Fright Barker & Sons – Musikfest Café – Bethlehem, PA – 8/11/15

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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Street Dogs / The Interrupters – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 7/17/15

My first show in New York, besides the tour with Mxpx, and Webster Hall may be up there as one of my favorite venues, right behind the Trocadero.  Every year I try and a see the Mighty Mighty Bosstones during their summer run since they don’t tour as much anymore and New York was a… Read More The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Street Dogs / The Interrupters – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 7/17/15

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Skanksgiving 2014 Featuring The Pietasters / The Slackers / Mephiskapheles / Westbound Train / Avon Junkies / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 11/15/14

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

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