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Reel Big Fish – Anti-Flag – Ballyhoo! – Direct Hit! – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 1/20/17

Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag embarked on a two month tour to celebrate their landmark albums, Turn The Radio Off & Die For The Government.  Even with 20 years behind us, both albums still stay relevant, especially during times like these.  Both bands would play each album front to back along with additional songs.  Opening the show was… Read More Reel Big Fish – Anti-Flag – Ballyhoo! – Direct Hit! – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 1/20/17

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Dashboard Confessional – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY – 1/20/17

After each full band show in New York, Chris Carrabba would announce that day a midnight secret show at a smaller intimate venue.  The midnight show was at Knitting Factory in Brooklyn.  Armed with only his acoustic guitar, Chris Carrabba played to a sold out crowd of 300 fans.  This was truly a magical moment… Read More Dashboard Confessional – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY – 1/20/17

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Dashboard Confessional / Vinyl Theatre / This Wild Life – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – 1/19/17

Kicking off 2017, Dashboard Confessional embarked on a national small club headlining tour.  With most dates selling out within an hour of going on sale, Chris Carrabba  and company extended their visit to New York City by playing Irving Plaza three nights in a row.  Last minute openers added to the tour was This Wild Life.… Read More Dashboard Confessional / Vinyl Theatre / This Wild Life – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – 1/19/17

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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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Ace Enders / Aaron Gillespie / Vinnie Caruana – The Foundry at The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 9/23/16

Acoustic shows are always a different experience.  Usually the listener/viewer gets a better idea of how songs originally sounded or just see how much power an acoustic show can have.  These shows tend to move people much more than a regular show and when you get three prolific singers in one room, be prepared for an… Read More Ace Enders / Aaron Gillespie / Vinnie Caruana – The Foundry at The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 9/23/16

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Cherry Poppin’ Daddies / Slicked Up 9’s – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA – 1/3/17

20 years ago the world had a swing revival, and leading this revolution was Cherry Poppin’ Daddies and their compilation album Zoot Suit Riot.  Even though Cherry Poppin’ Daddies aren’t a traditional swing band, their album threw them into the limelight.  Their album is a collection of their swing songs from previous albums with five unreleased songs… Read More Cherry Poppin’ Daddies / Slicked Up 9’s – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA – 1/3/17

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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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