By far one of the toughest concerts to photograph due to low lighting, but the brilliance of each band made up for that. From Belfast was And So I Watch You From Afar opening the show. Playing mostly instrumental, And So I Watch You From Afar are from another world with their guitar work. The guitar… Read More Rx Bandits / And So I Watch You From Afar – The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA – 10/11/16
The Vox Populi Tour came marching into the City of Brotherly Love on October 5. Starting the show off was Philly’s own Dave Hause with his brother Tim Hause and later joined on stage with Bad Religion’s Jay Bentley and Against Me!’s Atom Willard. Against Me! came on stage next with their rip roaring anthems… Read More Bad Religion / Against Me! / Dave Hause – The Fillmore / Philadelphia, PA – 10/5/16
Before the storm clouds came rolling in, Vine Street in Downtown Lancaster celebrated their second annual Live On Vine. A block party featuring food, drinks, and of course good music. For a humid day, the last thing anyone wanted to do was walk around in the heat, but the sprinklers were on to cool everyone… Read More Brian Fallon / The Districts / Good Old War – Live On Vine – Lancaster, PA – 8/13/16
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
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
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
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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