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Decibel Magazine Tour 2017 Featuring Kreator / Obituary – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 4/16/17

The 2017 Decibel Magazine Tour ended in the magazine’s hometown of Philadelphia at the Theatre Of Living Arts.  The tour featured heavy hitters Horrendous, Midnight, Obituary, and Kreator.  Not only did this tour feature the biggest names in the metal community, both Obituary and Kreator celebrated with new albums during the tour.  This would be Kreator’s… Read More Decibel Magazine Tour 2017 Featuring Kreator / Obituary – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 4/16/17

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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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The Early November / Hidden In Plain View – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 1/14/17

10 years ago, The Early November released The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path.  Their sophomore album which also happened to be a triple disc.  A very bold move not only for a sophomore album, but for the scene at the time.  That’s The Early November though, they may have been part of the “scene”, but… Read More The Early November / Hidden In Plain View – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 1/14/17

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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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The Ataris – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 12/2/16

Nostalgia was in the air in Philadelphia.  For two nights, MxPx and The Ataris played two sold out shows on December 2 and 3 at the infamous First Unitarian Church.  Each night The Ataris opened the show and MxPx headlined.  For Friday night The Ataris played for about 45 minutes featuring songs spanning their career,… Read More The Ataris – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 12/2/16

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Joshua Radin / Good Old War / Tim Williams – Theater Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 11/3/16

Joshua Radin’s latest tour made a stop at Theater of Living Arts in Philadelphia on Thursday November 3rd.  His current support on tour features Philadelphia’s own Good Old War and for this date local musician Tim Williams.  Tim is a local Philadelphia native and usually plays in the local bar circuit daily.  You could tell… Read More Joshua Radin / Good Old War / Tim Williams – Theater Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 11/3/16

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The Pietasters / Mephiskapheles / The Snails / Hub City Stompers -Theater Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 10/29/16

A few days before Halloween, Philadelphia was graced with four talented ska, rocksteady, soul bands.  What could be an amazing tour, if ever happened, but we will just have to settle for this skalloween night. https://www.facebook.com/hubcitystompers/# http://www.thesnailsphilly.com/ http://www.mephiskapheles.com/ http://www.thepietasters.com/

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