Tag: Poetry

Dan Andriano / Matt Pryor / Joe Michelini / Lily Pryor – The Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ – 4/18/17

Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio and Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, and many others embarked on a solo North American tour this year from February to May with a stop at the infamous Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, New Jersey.  Splitting headliner duties, both Matt and Dan perform songs spanning their… Read More Dan Andriano / Matt Pryor / Joe Michelini / Lily Pryor – The Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ – 4/18/17

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Chris Shiflett / Brian Whelan – Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY – 4/6/17

With his latest release, West Coast Town, just days away from being released on April 14, Chris Shiflett stopped in New York City at Rockwood Music Hall for his only northeastern show on his month long tour.  His guitarist, Brian Whelan, opened the show with his own take on Americana, rock, and country music.  That’s not to say Brian’s music… Read More Chris Shiflett / Brian Whelan – Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY – 4/6/17

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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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Digger / Captain, We’re Sinking – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 3/4/17

Just as I got off the plane to America from Iceland, I jumped into a car and last minute drove to Croydon, PA for the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market after party.  The party and flea market was held at Neshaminy Creek Brewing and was free for all to enjoy.  I missed the opening band Podacter due… Read More Digger / Captain, We’re Sinking – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 3/4/17

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Pepper / Less Than Jake / The Bunny Gang / The Attack – Playstation Theater – New York, NY – 2/17/17

The Pepper and Less Than Jake co-headliner tour sponsored by St. Pauli stopped at Playstation Theater in New York City on February 17.  Before the show, I was given the opportunity to follow Roger Lima, Chris DeMakes, and J.R. of Less Than Jake around the city as they did acoustic performances and Q&A at major… Read More Pepper / Less Than Jake / The Bunny Gang / The Attack – Playstation Theater – New York, NY – 2/17/17

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Brian Fallon / Jared Hart – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 2/4/17

Brian Fallon came home.  For two nights, February 3rd and 4th, Brian Fallon sold out House Of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ.  Opening each night was friend, The Crowes guitarist, The Scandals lead singer, and countless other titles, Jared Hart.  Jared opened with “Guillotine”, from his solo album Past Lives & Past Lines, and then mixed in… Read More Brian Fallon / Jared Hart – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 2/4/17

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Austin Plaine – Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY – 1/30/17

After seeing Austin Plaine in 2015 at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ with Brian Fallon, click HERE for photos, I became a big fan of his work and his outlook on life.  Any time he came through either New Jersey or Pennsylvania I tried my hardest to go out to the show.  I am writing this as a… Read More Austin Plaine – Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY – 1/30/17

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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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