Just like 2021, 2022 had some pretty big things happen, like my second child being born, an extensive vacation, and also moving from Pennsylvania all the way to Arkansas. I was planning on moving but wasn’t expecting it to be as far as Arkansas. However, sometimes things come your way and you take the chance.… Read More Top 10 Albums Of 2022
It is officially 2022, February no less, and usually I post this top 10 in January, but end of 2021 was very busy. New job, new incoming kid, marriage, and just day in and day out busy stuff was my 2021. Finding time hasn’t been easy, and with COVID still being a thing until recently… Read More Top 10 Albums of 2021
As the year ends I always like to post my top 10 albums of the year. Usually it is all vinyl because I still don’t use Spotify, Apple Music, etc. to showcase my top listens. My music listening habits come from vinyl and the digital downloads, I know ancient. I still don’t know what is… Read More Top 10 Albums of 2020
2019, the year of huge changes. From buying a house to bringing a son into the world to getting engaged, it was a massive year. Massive enough that I still have a stack of records to listen to, a newborn really takes up a lot of time! However, through all the craziness, I was able… Read More Top 10 Albums Of 2019
One of the best line ups of ska hit Philadelphia on March 23rd. A fairly new record label, Bad Time Records, was responsible for this mini tour that went up and down the North East and each band is currently on the label’s roster. The show started with Philly’s newest band Catbite. The band features… Read More We Are The Union / Kill Lincoln / Catbite – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 3/23/19
One day it was 2018 and the next, it was 2019. This past year went by extremely quick. Before I knew it, it was Christmas again and 2019 started. A very busy year, some traveling, nothing like the past years, and less concerts. The latter was by my choice, I wanted to step away from… Read More Top 10 Albums of 2018
“Music is an important part of our culture and record stores play a vital part in keeping the power of music alive.” – Chuck Berry As a lover of all things music, independent record stores are at the top of the list when I think of music in general. 10 years ago there was a… Read More Play It Again – Bethlehem, PA – 7/23/16
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
One can get lost in the sea of music at Musikfest. Everywhere you turn there is a band, musician, or artist sharing their talent for free to a passing festival goer. With so many different types of music being played it is possible you may miss out on something you amazing or next favorite band. Through… Read More Lucky Chops – Musikfest – Bethlehem,PA – 8/12/16
Musikfest hit Bethlehem, PA for the 32nd year and so far it had only been clear blue skies and hot heat. That changed the day Bush were set to perform. With storm clouds rolling in throughout the show it was only a matter of time. Opening the show was female rock group The Dead Deads. Hailing from… Read More Bush / Chevelle / Black Map / The Dead Deads – Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest – 8/11/16
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