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
In 2013 I learned something through this crazy weird life. Nothing is impossible. I look back at all the things I’ve done and seen and I always think, “how?”. When 2014 ended, I realized I’ve photographed a lot of bands that I grew up listening to that have broke up, but are now back together. … Read More The Movielife / Crime In Stereo – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 3/6/15
We are only 4 weeks into the New Year, and already last Saturday is one of my favorite days of 2015. Two concerts in one day. With a pending major snow storm, many thought the roads would be un-drivable and events would be cancelled. However, that didn’t stop Philadelphia, and the storm barely made a… Read More Reel Big Fish / Less Than Jake / Authority Zero – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – 1/24/15
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
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
Jimmy Eat World brought their 10th Anniversary Futures tour to the small town of Stroudsburg, PA on Thursday. This is a tour that if you missed it, you will be kicking yourself later. Being billed as just a Jimmy Eat World show, I was surprised to see that there was an opening band for this… Read More Futures 10 Year Anniversary Tour Featuring Jimmy Eat World / Minibosses – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 10/16/14
Last Saturday Xfinity Live in Philadelphia hosted another free concert outside and they picked the best band to play. College football on a big screen, tons of college kids, and endless amounts of booze, what better band to play this party other than Reel Big Fish? I haven’t seen Reel Big Fish live in years. … Read More Reel Big Fish – Xfinity Live! – Philadelphia, PA – 9/20/14
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