Tag: Punk

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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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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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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Reel Big Fish / Masked Intruder / Stacked Like Pancakes / Queeftones – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 11/11/16

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

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The Pietasters / Mephiskapheles / The Snails / Hub City Stompers -Theater Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 10/29/16

A few days before Halloween, Philadelphia was graced with four talented ska, rocksteady, soul bands.  What could be an amazing tour, if ever happened, but we will just have to settle for this skalloween night. https://www.facebook.com/hubcitystompers/# http://www.thesnailsphilly.com/ http://www.mephiskapheles.com/ http://www.thepietasters.com/

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Blink 182 / A Day To Remember / All Time Low / DJ Spider – The Pavilion At Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA – 8/25/16

Summer, the season where the sun is shining, days are longer, and drives with the windows down and radio blasting with friends are a must.  We can’t forget Summer concerts either, which have become a big staple in a lot of people’s summer to do lists.  One tour though that needs to be on everyone’s list… Read More Blink 182 / A Day To Remember / All Time Low / DJ Spider – The Pavilion At Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA – 8/25/16

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Descendents In Store – Vintage Vinyl – Fords, NJ – 10/7/16

The day before Descendents would play New York City at the Playstation Theatre, they used their day off by meeting fans in New Jersey at Vintage Vinyl for the celebration of their latest album, Hybercaffium Spazzinate.  The band was greeted by fans young, and I mean very young, to old.  Seeing the younger fans is always… Read More Descendents In Store – Vintage Vinyl – Fords, NJ – 10/7/16

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Brian Fallon / The Districts / Good Old War – Live On Vine – Lancaster, PA – 8/13/16

Before the storm clouds came rolling in, Vine Street in Downtown Lancaster celebrated their second annual Live On Vine.  A block party featuring food, drinks, and of course good music.  For a humid day, the last thing anyone wanted to do was walk around in the heat, but the sprinklers were on to cool everyone… Read More Brian Fallon / The Districts / Good Old War – Live On Vine – Lancaster, PA – 8/13/16

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