Tag: Pennsylvania

Jimmy Eat Wold / Beach Slang – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 5/13/17

Jimmy Eat World came back to Sherman Theater to celebrate their newest release Integrity Blues.  The previous visit was during their 10 year anniversary tour of Futures which can be seen here.  Tagging along was one of the best live bands out there today, Beach Slang.  Hailing from Philadelphia and featuring lead singer of now defunct band Weston,… Read More Jimmy Eat Wold / Beach Slang – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 5/13/17

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St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Aaron Lee Tasjan – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 3/7/17

Before they go down under to Australia and then hit the summer festival circuit, St. Paul & The Broken Bones embarked on a mini east coast run with a stop at a sold out show in Philadelphia at the Union Transfer.  Opening for the show was Aaron Lee Tasjan, supporting his latest release Silver Tears from New… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Aaron Lee Tasjan – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 3/7/17

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Digger / Captain, We’re Sinking – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 3/4/17

Just as I got off the plane to America from Iceland, I jumped into a car and last minute drove to Croydon, PA for the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market after party.  The party and flea market was held at Neshaminy Creek Brewing and was free for all to enjoy.  I missed the opening band Podacter due… Read More Digger / Captain, We’re Sinking – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 3/4/17

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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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The Dead Daisies – Allentown Fair – Allentown, PA – 9/1/16

Opening for KISS at this year’s Allentown Fair was rock supergroup The Dead Daisies.  The group consists of John Corabi (Motley Crue), Doug Aldrich, Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake), Brian Tichy, and David Lowy (Red Phoenix).  Performing an electric setlist of originals and covers, from the likes of The Beatles and The Who, The Dead… Read More The Dead Daisies – Allentown Fair – Allentown, PA – 9/1/16

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Brian Fallon / Brian McGee – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 12/22/16

Brian Fallon’s annual three night holiday/end of the year shows happened once again at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ.  You have to be quick in snagging tickets for these since they sell out very quick.  These are intimate shows where songs are stripped down and given back stories.  Don’t expect long set lists, expect personal stories,… Read More Brian Fallon / Brian McGee – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 12/22/16

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Taking Back Sunday / The Starting Line / Modern Chemistry – Starland Ballroom / Sayreville, NJ – 12/16/16

Taking Back Sunday’s Third Annual Holiday Spectacular kicked off at Starland Ballroom on Friday December 16.  For two nights, fans get to enjoy a pop shop, pictures with Santa, and an acoustic show before the show.  Then at night a full band show with special opening guests.  For Friday’s show, the special guests were local… Read More Taking Back Sunday / The Starting Line / Modern Chemistry – Starland Ballroom / Sayreville, NJ – 12/16/16

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The Bouncing Souls / Masked Intruder / Off With Their Heads – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 12/10/16

The Bouncing Souls’ “Home For The Holidays” broke the regular tradition this year and instead of playing just New Jersey, they brought the holiday cheer to the surrounding states.  Included in this tour was a city they haven’t played in in quite some time, Philadelphia, PA.  Off With Their Heads came to the stage with… Read More The Bouncing Souls / Masked Intruder / Off With Their Heads – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 12/10/16

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Weezer / The Menzingers – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Event Center – 12/3/16

Weezer is no stranger to the Lehigh Valley.  Playing what could be their fourth time in the area, there is one thing guaranteed, an excellent and memorable show.  Each time Weezer does these one off shows in this area, they always invite a local band.  In this case it was Philadelphia’s The Menzingers.  The Menzingers… Read More Weezer / The Menzingers – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Event Center – 12/3/16

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