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 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
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
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/
By far one of the toughest concerts to photograph due to low lighting, but the brilliance of each band made up for that. From Belfast was And So I Watch You From Afar opening the show. Playing mostly instrumental, And So I Watch You From Afar are from another world with their guitar work. The guitar… Read More Rx Bandits / And So I Watch You From Afar – The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA – 10/11/16
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
Two days later and the Taste of Chaos tour rolled into Philadelphia, PA at the Festival Pier. For The Early November, Saosin, and The Starting Line this was a hometown show for them. After missing The Early November in Holmdel, I made sure to see them on the Philadelphia date. With the original lineup on… Read More Taste Of Chaos 2016 Tour featuring Dashboard Confessional / Taking Back Sunday / The Starting Line / Saosin / The Early November – Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing – 6/19/16
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company celebrated their 4th anniversary the only way they know with beer, food, and free live music! With the celebration taking place at the brewery, attendees could walk around and see the operations while enjoying Neshaminy Creek’s brand of beer. This year, for music, Neshaminy Creek outdid themselves with a great line up… Read More Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Featuring Suicide Machines / Off With Their Heads / The Menzingers / Goddamnit – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 6/11/16
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