Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Featuring Suicide Machines / Off With Their Heads / The Menzingers / Goddamnit – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 6/11/16

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company celebrated their 4th anniversary the only way they know with beer, food, and free live music!  With the celebration taking place at the brewery, attendees could walk around and see the operations while enjoying Neshaminy Creek’s brand of beer.  This year, for music, Neshaminy Creek outdid themselves with a great line up… Read More Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Featuring Suicide Machines / Off With Their Heads / The Menzingers / Goddamnit – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 6/11/16

Vinnie Caruana / Brandon Reilly / Matty Carlock – Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 6/4/16

With his first full length out, Survivor’s Guilt, Vinnie Caruana embarked on a two week tour in June around the North East with Long Branch being the second date.  Instead of doing this tour solo, Vinnie was accompanied with friends, Steve Choi on guitar (Rx Bandits), Brandon Reilly on bass (Nightmare of You/The Movielife), and Brett Romnes… Read More Vinnie Caruana / Brandon Reilly / Matty Carlock – Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 6/4/16

My Rising Fall / Western Settings – Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 5/19/16

Last week I made a trip to Long Branch for a local show featuring touring band Western Settings.  I arrived late and was only able to catch Western Settings, who put on a great show, and My Rising Fall, who are a local band out of Somerset, NJ.  Check out the photos below and give… Read More My Rising Fall / Western Settings – Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 5/19/16

Hodera / The Cardboard Sword / The Other Stars / Dollys / Puddle Splasher – 73 See Gallery & Design Studio – Montclair, NJ – 5/18/16

Last week I decided on a whim to check out a local show in my area.  The show was in Montclair at 73 See Gallery & Design Studio with two touring bands and three local bands.  For a Wednesday night it was a fairly good turn out, and I must say North Jersey has a… Read More Hodera / The Cardboard Sword / The Other Stars / Dollys / Puddle Splasher – 73 See Gallery & Design Studio – Montclair, NJ – 5/18/16

The West Kensingtons / Behind Deadlines / The Twilights – The Compound – Philadelphia, PA -5/14/16

Every year guitarist and singer of The West Kensingtons, Bill McKinney, opens his doors and throws the best house show/party.  There is always food, drinks, music, and the Philadelphia skyline.  However, it is more than that, it is about community, having fun, and meeting new people.  The atmosphere is always positive and the smiles are… Read More The West Kensingtons / Behind Deadlines / The Twilights – The Compound – Philadelphia, PA -5/14/16

Bane / BoySetsFire / Maximum Penalty / Cruel Hand / Uzi Kids – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 5/7/16

On Saturday May 7, 2016, Bane played their last Philadephia show.  It was a bittersweet night.  Sing alongs, tears, and stage dives were had.  However, even though this was the last time for many to see Bane in the City of Brotherly Love, they didn’t go quietly.  Opening the show was local straight edge band… Read More Bane / BoySetsFire / Maximum Penalty / Cruel Hand / Uzi Kids – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 5/7/16

The Early November / The Movielife / Have Mercy – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 3/25/16

The second Movielife show that I was photographing was in Philadephia, PA at the new Fillmore.  Unfortunately, due to traffic, I missed the first opener Dryjacket.  I was excited to see this band because from what I heard, I enjoyed, but maybe next time I will get to catch their set.  I did get a chance… Read More The Early November / The Movielife / Have Mercy – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 3/25/16

The Movielife / Crime In Stereo / Incendiary / Aviator – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 3/24/16

For two days, I photographed The Movielife perform, one day in New York and the other in Philadelphia.  Each night was a different experience and each night made me love the band even more.  The first night was in New York for a hometown headlining show.  The opening bands on this show were handpicked by… Read More The Movielife / Crime In Stereo / Incendiary / Aviator – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 3/24/16

The Three Headed Monstour Featuring Mest / The Ataris / Hawthorne Heights / Handguns / London Falling / Sad Actor – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 3/13/16

The Three Headed Monstour made its stop in Philadelphia on March 13.  This tour is sort of a nostalgia tour for many fans, and as JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights would say later in the show, they wanted this tour to just be fun and forget how old you are.  On the Philadelphia date, the… Read More The Three Headed Monstour Featuring Mest / The Ataris / Hawthorne Heights / Handguns / London Falling / Sad Actor – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 3/13/16

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls / Restorations / The Homeless Gospel Choir – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/14/15

Mondays are usually quiet and boring, but at Starland Ballroom it was anything but quiet and boring.  Frank Turner brought his last United States tour of the year to New Jersey he wasn’t leaving quietly.  Opening the show was The Homeless Gospel Choir which is Derek Zanetti on acoustic guitar.  His set was very inspirational… Read More Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls / Restorations / The Homeless Gospel Choir – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/14/15