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
A week before Blink 182 would release their 7th studio album, California, the trio played a few one off shows. These were fairly small capacity rooms compared to their upcoming summer tour. The little town of Bethlehem was one of those lucky date. With a show sold out months before, Bethlehem was going to witness the… Read More Blink 182 / Hawthorne Heights – Sands Event Center – Bethlehem, PA – 6/23/16
Two days later and the Taste of Chaos tour rolled into Philadelphia, PA at the Festival Pier. For The Early November, Saosin, and The Starting Line this was a hometown show for them. After missing The Early November in Holmdel, I made sure to see them on the Philadelphia date. With the original lineup on… Read More Taste Of Chaos 2016 Tour featuring Dashboard Confessional / Taking Back Sunday / The Starting Line / Saosin / The Early November – Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing – 6/19/16
Disclaimer: I do not promote trespassing on grounds that are 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. Took a break from… Read More Abandoned Train Tracks & Cement Factory – Northampton, PA – 5/28/16
After the Neshaminy Creek Brewing Anniversary show I made my way into the city to catch a band I have been listening to since middle school, Eve 6. I, like millions of others, grew up in the 90’s. My taste in music was the same as others, but as I got older, I started to abandon… Read More Eve 6 – Coda – Philadelphia, PA – 6/11/16
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company celebrated their 4th anniversary the only way they know with beer, food, and free live music! With the celebration taking place at the brewery, attendees could walk around and see the operations while enjoying Neshaminy Creek’s brand of beer. This year, for music, Neshaminy Creek outdid themselves with a great line up… Read More Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Featuring Suicide Machines / Off With Their Heads / The Menzingers / Goddamnit – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 6/11/16
All my years living in the Lehigh Valley, I never would’ve guessed that Catasauqua has a tight music scene. Let alone a place that put on shows. The Catasauqua Club is a private club that occasionally puts on shows with excellent turnouts. For this show there were two local bands, The Transmission NOW and Sing, Bird… Read More The Transmission NOW / The Color Fred / Sing, Bird Of Prey – The Catasauqua Club – Catasauqua, PA – 5/28/16
Philly Soul Syndicate had one of the best lineups in May at Kung Fu Necktie. Philly’s rocksteady group The Snails headlined the show with another local Philly group, Wild Joy, and swing/jazz outfit Swing That Cat. Philly Soul Syndicate knows how to put together a good show and if you ever feel that you need… Read More The Snails / Wild Joy / Swing That Cat – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 5/20/16
Every year guitarist and singer of The West Kensingtons, Bill McKinney, opens his doors and throws the best house show/party. There is always food, drinks, music, and the Philadelphia skyline. However, it is more than that, it is about community, having fun, and meeting new people. The atmosphere is always positive and the smiles are… Read More The West Kensingtons / Behind Deadlines / The Twilights – The Compound – Philadelphia, PA -5/14/16
On Saturday May 7, 2016, Bane played their last Philadephia show. It was a bittersweet night. Sing alongs, tears, and stage dives were had. However, even though this was the last time for many to see Bane in the City of Brotherly Love, they didn’t go quietly. Opening the show was local straight edge band… Read More Bane / BoySetsFire / Maximum Penalty / Cruel Hand / Uzi Kids – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 5/7/16
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