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

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

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

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

The Ataris / PLP / Matt Fed / Stereo Jo – Stanhope House – Stanhope, NJ – 8/31/16

The Ataris came through Stanhope, NJ on their last tour in support of their latest E.P. October In This Railroad Earth.  An E.P. featuring old song/ideas that never seen the light of day until now.  Think early Ataris, …Anywhere But Here and Blue Skies, Broken Hearts, Next 12 Exits era.  Playing two songs from the album along with other… Read More The Ataris / PLP / Matt Fed / Stereo Jo – Stanhope House – Stanhope, NJ – 8/31/16

St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Diane Coffee – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 11/10/16

Still on support of their latest release Sea of Noise, St. Paul & The Broken Bones made a stop in the big apple with opener Diane Coffee.  If you are like me and aren’t familiar with Diane Coffee’s live performance, be prepared to be wowed.  Diane Coffee is the solo work of Shaun Fleming whose stage presence… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Diane Coffee – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 11/10/16

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

Jimmy Eat World In Store – Vintage Vinyl Records – Fords, NJ – 10/1/16

It’s been three years since Jimmy Eat World has released new material, but the wait is almost over.  On October 21st, the world will finally have another amazing release from the Jimmy Eat World camp.  Integrity Blues will be released on RCA Records worldwide.  With two songs already released, “Sure And Certain” and “Get Right”, already this album… Read More Jimmy Eat World In Store – Vintage Vinyl Records – Fords, NJ – 10/1/16