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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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