Imagine if you will, a time when buying music was necessary and your only way of finding new music was through compilations, mp3.com, and attending concerts. The world we live in now, where music is free flowing was on the rise but wouldn’t be until much later. This is how I sought out music growing… Read More The Starting Line – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/29/13
The first and last time I saw Bane live was at This Is Hardcore 2011 in Philadelphia, PA. I knew what hardcore music was and knew what type of audience it would be like, but when Bane took the stage I was fascinated. There was something different about them, the positivity from the crowd, the… Read More Bane – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 12/1/13
It’s been a while since I’ve been in Philadelphia for a concert. About a month, but either way it was nice to be back in the city of Brotherly Love at a great venue and seeing a great band. Westbound Train made their first stop of three shows at World Café Live. A great venue… Read More Westbound Train – World Cafe Live – Philadelphia, PA – 11/16/13
This past Wednesday, and my body is paying for it, I attended the Philadelphia date of Streetlight Manifesto’s The End of the Beginning Tour. This tour has been marketed as the last full tour Streetlight Manifesto will do in the foreseeable future. There is the possibility that they will play shows here and there, but… Read More Streetlight Manifesto – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 10/2/13
Last night I witnessed a very special concert, a concert that was packed with emotion, exhilaration, and nostalgia. It was the return of Hidden in Plain View, a band that I followed religiously through my high school and college years. I didn’t know that this show would have me leave thinking about the past 10… Read More Hidden In Plain View / I Can Make A Mess – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 9/7/13
Where do I begin? Last night I got to see one of the albums that shaped who I am played out live. First off a few years back the Rx Bandits took a hiatus with no idea when or if they would ever be back. This year though, they decided to celebrate the 10 year… Read More Rx Bandits – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – 7/19/13
Summer has begun and I have hit the ground running. After my eighth MBA class ended, four more to go!, I had to hop on a plane to Ohio once again for work. A one day trip turned into a three day adventure. I won’t go into detail, but I will say I slept in… Read More Eastern State Penitentiary – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 6/29/13
Life seems to go full circle. When I was in middle school going into high school, I thought I was this “punk rock” kid. I had the music down, the attitude, and the style. As I got older and got into girls, my style changed to the pop-punk music where all the songs were about… Read More Face To Face / Blacklist Royals – Trocadero Theatre – Philadelphia, PA – 6/8/13
It’s been a while since I pushed myself to the limit. Last night dealt with me photographing two concerts in two different cities that are an hour and a half away. Sounds fine, but the first show started at 8:30 and the second show started at 10:15. Enough time to travel, but it wasn’t. My… Read More Good Old War – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – 4/27/13
With only three more days left, the Vans Warped Tour’s Acoustic Basement Tour finally made its way to The Barbary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This tour has been getting rave reviews for its diverse lineup and unique setting where each musician would be playing only on an acoustic guitar. I was excited to see Vinnie Caruana… Read More Vinnie Caruana / Koji / Brian Marquis – The Barbary – Philadelphia, PA – 2/21/13
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