It was a good year. 2023 had some great moments and also a lot of great albums. My family and I have officially lived in Arkansas for one full year! There are a lot of wonderful things in Northwest Arkansas and the close proximity to Dallas, Kansas City, and Tennessee give way to checking out… Read More Top 10 Albums Of 2023
In the beginning of 2018 the biggest surprise happened, the Gaslight Anthem announced they would reunite and tour the world. However, this wasn’t to promote new music or that they will become a full time band again, it was to celebrate 10 years of The ’59 Sound. The band would play the album front to… Read More The Gaslight Anthem / Matt Mays / Jared Hart – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 8/15/18
When The Gaslight Anthem walked off the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ four years ago, which concluded their 10 Year Anniversary tour of the ’59 Sound, it was figured that this was their final bow until maybe a 20 Year Anniversary. Nothing was certain and nothing was known, but having to wait… Read More The Gaslight Anthem – The Met – Philadelphia, PA – 10/7/22
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
In March of 2022, what some would say would be impossible happened. A favorite in the “scene”, Midtown, would be reuniting and playing not only one or two shows, but multiple shows. The outpouring of excitement from the fans was through the roof, and what was supposed to be a few shows turned into multiple… Read More Midtown / Pollyanna – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 8/10/22
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
In 2016 Motion City Soundtrack announced that they were embarking on a farewell tour with no indication if or when they would return. The band had grown tired of the touring cycle and wanted to branch out and see what else was out there besides Motion City Soundtrack. It was clear that the future of… Read More Motion City Soundtrack / Mat Kerekes / Thin Lips – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 1/11/20
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
I will admit, the East Coast gets some really cool shows. It’s very rare I am jealous of the West Coast when it comes to concerts. However, once and awhile a good show or tour pops up that almost gets me to buy a plane ticket and soak up the West Coast sun. This time… Read More Sherwood / Tyson Motsenbocker / Fialta – Analog Cafe – Portland, OR – 7/19/16
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