After each full band show in New York, Chris Carrabba would announce that day a midnight secret show at a smaller intimate venue. The midnight show was at Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Armed with only his acoustic guitar, Chris Carrabba played to a sold out crowd of 300 fans. This was truly a magical moment… Read More Dashboard Confessional – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY – 1/20/17
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
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
Still on support of their latest release Sea of Noise, St. Paul & The Broken Bones made a stop in the big apple with opener Diane Coffee. If you are like me and aren’t familiar with Diane Coffee’s live performance, be prepared to be wowed. Diane Coffee is the solo work of Shaun Fleming whose stage presence… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Diane Coffee – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 11/10/16
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
It’s been three years since Jimmy Eat World has released new material, but the wait is almost over. On October 21st, the world will finally have another amazing release from the Jimmy Eat World camp. Integrity Blues will be released on RCA Records worldwide. With two songs already released, “Sure And Certain” and “Get Right”, already this album… Read More Jimmy Eat World In Store – Vintage Vinyl Records – Fords, NJ – 10/1/16
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
The final North American leg of Motion City Soundtrack’s “So Long, Farewell” tour hit Pennsylvania one last time in Stroudsburg, PA at Sherman Theater. It was a emotional roller coaster for the band and the fans as we said one last goodbye to one of our most beloved bands. It’s no secret that in today’s music… Read More Motion City Soundtrack / A Great Big Pile Of Leaves / Rozwell Kid – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 8/5/16
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