Hodera / The Cardboard Sword / The Other Stars / Dollys / Puddle Splasher – 73 See Gallery & Design Studio – Montclair, NJ – 5/18/16

Last week I decided on a whim to check out a local show in my area.  The show was in Montclair at 73 See Gallery & Design Studio with two touring bands and three local bands.  For a Wednesday night it was a fairly good turn out, and I must say North Jersey has a… Read More Hodera / The Cardboard Sword / The Other Stars / Dollys / Puddle Splasher – 73 See Gallery & Design Studio – Montclair, NJ – 5/18/16

The West Kensingtons / Behind Deadlines / The Twilights – The Compound – Philadelphia, PA -5/14/16

Every year guitarist and singer of The West Kensingtons, Bill McKinney, opens his doors and throws the best house show/party.  There is always food, drinks, music, and the Philadelphia skyline.  However, it is more than that, it is about community, having fun, and meeting new people.  The atmosphere is always positive and the smiles are… Read More The West Kensingtons / Behind Deadlines / The Twilights – The Compound – Philadelphia, PA -5/14/16

Kiefer Sutherland / Austin Plaine – Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ – 5/12/16

Photographing musicians has brought me a lot of opportunities and finding some of my new favorite bands.  It has also taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and just embrace ambiguity.  However, I never thought I’d photograph a movie star, let alone a good movie star.  It happened in Teaneck though, at… Read More Kiefer Sutherland / Austin Plaine – Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ – 5/12/16

Bane / BoySetsFire / Maximum Penalty / Cruel Hand / Uzi Kids – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 5/7/16

On Saturday May 7, 2016, Bane played their last Philadephia show.  It was a bittersweet night.  Sing alongs, tears, and stage dives were had.  However, even though this was the last time for many to see Bane in the City of Brotherly Love, they didn’t go quietly.  Opening the show was local straight edge band… Read More Bane / BoySetsFire / Maximum Penalty / Cruel Hand / Uzi Kids – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 5/7/16

Jared Hart / Hell And The High Waters / Rocky Catanese And The Chapter / John The Gun – The Citizen – Jersey City, NJ – 4/29/16

Jersey City witnessed a homecoming of sorts at The Citizen on April 29th.  Four bands within the Central/North Jersey music scene came together for a fun night of food, booze, and music.  Opening the show was up and coming  prog rock band John The Gun.  Big things are happening for this band, make sure to… Read More Jared Hart / Hell And The High Waters / Rocky Catanese And The Chapter / John The Gun – The Citizen – Jersey City, NJ – 4/29/16

Vance Joy / Blind Pilot / Jamie Lawson – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY – 3/30/16

The Fire and Flood Tour with Vance Joy made two stops in New York due to the first date selling out, however the second date followed suite.  The beautiful Beacon Theatre hosted both shows with the second show being featured here.  Opening the show was English musician Jamie Lawson.  Jamie is the first musician signed to Ed Sheeran’s label… Read More Vance Joy / Blind Pilot / Jamie Lawson – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY – 3/30/16

The Early November / The Movielife / Have Mercy – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 3/25/16

The second Movielife show that I was photographing was in Philadephia, PA at the new Fillmore.  Unfortunately, due to traffic, I missed the first opener Dryjacket.  I was excited to see this band because from what I heard, I enjoyed, but maybe next time I will get to catch their set.  I did get a chance… Read More The Early November / The Movielife / Have Mercy – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 3/25/16

The Movielife / Crime In Stereo / Incendiary / Aviator – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 3/24/16

For two days, I photographed The Movielife perform, one day in New York and the other in Philadelphia.  Each night was a different experience and each night made me love the band even more.  The first night was in New York for a hometown headlining show.  The opening bands on this show were handpicked by… Read More The Movielife / Crime In Stereo / Incendiary / Aviator – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 3/24/16

The Three Headed Monstour Featuring Mest / The Ataris / Hawthorne Heights / Handguns / London Falling / Sad Actor – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 3/13/16

The Three Headed Monstour made its stop in Philadelphia on March 13.  This tour is sort of a nostalgia tour for many fans, and as JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights would say later in the show, they wanted this tour to just be fun and forget how old you are.  On the Philadelphia date, the… Read More The Three Headed Monstour Featuring Mest / The Ataris / Hawthorne Heights / Handguns / London Falling / Sad Actor – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 3/13/16