Tag: Small Town

Digger / Don’t Sleep / Goddamnit / Nowhere Roads – The Gas House Dance Hall – Catasauqua, PA – 5/17/19

Besides the major cities in the Lehigh Valley, i.e. Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton, sometimes the surrounding Lehigh Valley towns also throw on great shows.  That was the case for the tiny town of Catasauqua on May 17th.  The newest venue, The Gas House Dance Hall which also has dance lessons and a great coffee at… Read More Digger / Don’t Sleep / Goddamnit / Nowhere Roads – The Gas House Dance Hall – Catasauqua, PA – 5/17/19

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Abandoned J.W. Cooper School – Shenandoah, PA – 5/27/17

Disclaimer:  I do not promote trespassing on grounds that is off limits to the public.  If you wish to visit an abandoned place, for your safety, please reach out to the property owners to gain access.  If you don’t, I am not held accountable for the fines or injuries that may occur. As you make… Read More Abandoned J.W. Cooper School – Shenandoah, PA – 5/27/17

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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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Lucky Chops – Musikfest – Bethlehem,PA – 8/12/16

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

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Bush / Chevelle / Black Map / The Dead Deads – Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest – 8/11/16

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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Motion City Soundtrack / A Great Big Pile Of Leaves / Rozwell Kid – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – 8/5/16

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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Sherwood / Tyson Motsenbocker / Fialta – Analog Cafe – Portland, OR – 7/19/16

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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John The Gun – Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ – 6/24/16

Local band appreciation.  I have posted about the band John The Gun multiple times.  It’s no secret that I am friends with the band, but that doesn’t stop me from promoting them.  This time, I caught them at Dingbatz, a small bar/venue in North Jersey.  A great show as always, see them live for your… Read More John The Gun – Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ – 6/24/16

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Blink 182 / Hawthorne Heights – Sands Event Center – Bethlehem, PA – 6/23/16

A week before Blink 182 would release their 7th studio album, California, the trio played a few one off shows.  These were fairly small capacity rooms compared to their upcoming summer tour.  The little town of Bethlehem was one of those lucky date.  With a show sold out months before, Bethlehem was going to witness the… Read More Blink 182 / Hawthorne Heights – Sands Event Center – Bethlehem, PA – 6/23/16

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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

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

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