Musikfest is known for having countless of free stages during their festival. Most of the time it is local bands, or regional bands from Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Sometimes they will have a couple of touring bands perform, but no one with a extensive history. However, this year boosted some surprises including Washington D.C.’s The… Read More The Pietasters – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/12/17
While Rise Against was on tour with Deftones this past June, I had the chance to photograph Tim McIlrath warm up before the show for Martin Guitars. Below is the entire set from the shoot and if you look on Martin Guitars’ social media for additional information on the one photo below: View this post… Read More Tim McIlrath of Rise Against – Philadephia, PA – 6/17/17
Disclaimer: I do not promote trespassing on grounds that is off limits to the public. If you wish to visit an abandoned place, for your safety, please reach out to the property owners to gain access. If you don’t, I am not held accountable for the fines or injuries that may occur. The month of… Read More Abandoned Train Tracks – Mansfield, NJ – 11/3/16
Before going back into the studio to record their next album, Godsmack ended their touring circuit at Musikfest with a stunning performance. Local band from Lehighton, Another Day Dawns, opened the show and proved to the crowd they are your favorite new band. The members in Another Day Dawns performed with hunger and even made… Read More Godsmack / Like A Storm / Another Day Dawns – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/9/17
Touring off his third and latest album, Pure Comedy, Father John Misty made his Bethlehem debut at Musikfest on August 6th. Opening with the titled track, the crowd’s unified voices could be heard over Josh Tillman’s voice. For the crowd there on a Sunday night, they made it clear that they were there for a show… Read More Father John Misty – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/6/17
Sirius XM channel the Coffee House took their channel from the listeners’ radio speakers to the stage this year. The tour featured Joshua Radin, Rachael Yamagata, and Brandon Jenner, three artists that are played heavily on the channel. To complete the tour, the stage and pit area was set for a mood as if you… Read More Joshua Radin / Rachael Yamagata / Brandon Jenner – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 8/4/17
Almost a year ago, I got to photographed the guys in John The Gun at the infamous Clash Bar in Clifton, NJ. Since then some changes have happened with the band. Currently taking time to write new music, John The Gun has added a fourth member for additional vocals and guitar. During this show a… Read More John The Gun – Clash Bar – Clifton, NJ – 10/1/16
Punk rock and summer, a combination that goes well together. There is something magical about driving around blasting those punk rock anthems with the windows down during this time of year. There is also something magical about hearing punk rock blast through Philadelphia with the Benjamin Franklin bridge in the distance while the sun sets.… Read More Dropkick Murphys / Rancid – Festival Pier – Philadephia, PA – 8/3/17
The summer months are always filled with massive summer tours, and every year fans think this year is better than the last! This is a discussion that could face many different answers, but 2017 does prove to have some good summer time concerts. One tour with a stacked lineup, from opener to headliner, is the… Read More Dashboard Confessional / All American Rejects / The Maine / The Social Animals – Sands Event Center – Bethlehem, PA – 7/30/17
There is always one thing to count on in the summer, and its a Mighty Mighty Bosstones tour. This year was a special tour though, the Bosstones’ 1997 release Let’s Face It, turns 20 years old and what better way to celebrate it than to play it in full on this tour run. The last date… Read More Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Mephiskapheles / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 7/29/17
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