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
I believe it started in 2013, and at that time it was two nights, but Starland Ballroom started a yearly tradition that I don’t think anyone would’ve thought it would last for 6 years. The yearly tradition became known as Skanksgiving, It would become a yearly show all the ska fans would count on to… Read More Skanksgiving 2019 – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 11/30/19
Just a year ago, Less Than Jake played the same room with Four Year Strong and Direct Hit, photos can be seen here, and just like last year Less Than Jake was unpredictable as always at this pack house. Opening the show was local favorites Backyard Superheroes. Going on lucky number 7 years, this local ska… Read More Less Than Jake / Anti-Flag / The Jukebox Romantics / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 2/22/19
Local artist Brian Fallon made his triumph return to Starland Ballroom, but this time in support of the second release Sleepwalkers. For tour support he brought singer and songwriter Caitlin Rose who opened the show with a warm reception. Caitlin’s music fitted perfectly into the night, with her folky country sound, the crowd seemed memorized by… Read More Brian Fallon / Caitlin Rose – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 4/29/18
Less Than Jake started their 2018 touring schedule off with a short run around the East Coast and the Midwest. Along for the ride was Four Year Strong, Direct Hit!, and Bearings. A solid line up for a tour, that at this point in Less Than Jake’s career, they are most likely picking the openers… Read More Less Than Jake / Four Year Strong / Direct Hit! – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 2/18/18
There is always one thing to count on in the summer, and its a Mighty Mighty Bosstones tour. This year was a special tour though, the Bosstones’ 1997 release Let’s Face It, turns 20 years old and what better way to celebrate it than to play it in full on this tour run. The last date… Read More Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Mephiskapheles / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 7/29/17
After seeing Austin Plaine in 2015 at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ with Brian Fallon, click HERE for photos, I became a big fan of his work and his outlook on life. Any time he came through either New Jersey or Pennsylvania I tried my hardest to go out to the show. I am writing this as a… Read More Austin Plaine – Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY – 1/30/17
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
Taking Back Sunday’s Third Annual Holiday Spectacular kicked off at Starland Ballroom on Friday December 16. For two nights, fans get to enjoy a pop shop, pictures with Santa, and an acoustic show before the show. Then at night a full band show with special opening guests. For Friday’s show, the special guests were local… Read More Taking Back Sunday / The Starting Line / Modern Chemistry – Starland Ballroom / Sayreville, NJ – 12/16/16
There is something about seeing a band perform in their hometown, or the next town over. Most of the time it’s one big party with people you don’t know, yet you do because you came together for the same reason. I’ve seen The Bouncing Souls in different states and once in New Jersey, but I didn’t… Read More The Bouncing Souls / Beach Slang / Cayetana – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – 7/28/16
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