Me First & The Gimme Gimmes finished their East Coast run in the great state of New York at Webster Hall. PEARS, who I personally believe that if Henry Rollins and Iggy Pop formed a band this would be it, opened the show with what could possibly be the best live show I’ve seen in… Read More Me First & The Gimme Gimmes / Masked Intruder / PEARS – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 4/23/17
Once and awhile, when Less Than Jake take a short breather, Roger Lima explores his other band Rehasher. For those that don’t know who Rehasher is, think the punk songs of Less Than Jake, i.e. no horns or upstroke guitars, blended with bands like Lagwagon and Descendents. Quite honestly the best mix you can have.… Read More Rehasher / We Are The Union / MakeWar – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY – 4/21/17
The 2017 Decibel Magazine Tour ended in the magazine’s hometown of Philadelphia at the Theatre Of Living Arts. The tour featured heavy hitters Horrendous, Midnight, Obituary, and Kreator. Not only did this tour feature the biggest names in the metal community, both Obituary and Kreator celebrated with new albums during the tour. This would be Kreator’s… Read More Decibel Magazine Tour 2017 Featuring Kreator / Obituary – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 4/16/17
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
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
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
At the end of the year, like many others, I like to look back on the year and the music. 2016 had to be my toughest year. In fact, at the end of 2015 it started to get bad that I didn’t do one of these. I made a conscience thought not to skip 2016.… Read More Top 10 Albums of 2016
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 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
The first leg of Reel Big Fish’s 20th Anniversary tour of Turn The Radio Off came dancing through Sherman Theater on November 11th. Local band The Queeftones opened the show with their blend of punk and reggae tunes including a Rancid cover. Arriving late only allowed me to catch a few songs, but Queeftones opened the show… Read More Reel Big Fish / Masked Intruder / Stacked Like Pancakes / Queeftones – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 11/11/16
Favorite Sights & Sounds 