Tag: Storytelling

The Early November / Have Mercy / Owel – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 10/19/19

A band like The Early November needs no introduction.  For almost 20 years they have consistently put out superior music, to the point where with each release the listener thinks, how will they out do this album?  Somehow they do, and it can’t be said that they don’t challenge themselves when it comes to it. … Read More The Early November / Have Mercy / Owel – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 10/19/19

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Skanksgiving 2019 – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 11/30/19

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

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Motion City Soundtrack / Mat Kerekes / Thin Lips – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 1/11/20

In 2016 Motion City Soundtrack announced that they were embarking on a farewell tour with no indication if or when they would return.  The band had grown tired of the touring cycle and wanted to branch out and see what else was out there besides Motion City Soundtrack.  It was clear that the future of… Read More Motion City Soundtrack / Mat Kerekes / Thin Lips – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 1/11/20

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Vans Warped Tour 2018 – The Pavilion At Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA – 7/26/18

In 2018 it was announced that Kevin Lyman, founder and owner of Vans Warped Tour, would be ending the festivals after 24 years.  The “punk rock summer camp” would be no more.  Warped Tour was one of it’s kind, no other traveling festival lasted this long, let alone would there ever be another one like… Read More Vans Warped Tour 2018 – The Pavilion At Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA – 7/26/18

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The Bouncing Souls / The Bronx / Strike Anywhere – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 12/14/19

The Bouncing Souls spread their holiday cheer around the world this year in celebration of their 30th Anniversary as a band.  For the last leg of their 2019 tour, they conquered their home coast of the east before the holidays.  Philadelphia had a big turn out that they played not one, but two shows where… Read More The Bouncing Souls / The Bronx / Strike Anywhere – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 12/14/19

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The Color Fred / Goddamnit – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 6/14/19

A few years back at a house show in Catasauqua, PA Fred Mascherino performed under the name The Color Fred, photos can be seen here.  That was in 2016, and a few years before that Fred did some shows as The Color Fred, but nothing major.  The few shows here and there made fans speculate that… Read More The Color Fred / Goddamnit – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 6/14/19

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Hidden In Plain View / Punchline / Automatic 253 – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 12/15/18

In June it was announced that Hidden In Plain View were playing Philadelphia again for their yearly performance.  Unfortunately, guitarist Rob Freeman wasn’t able to play due to an accident leaving his wrist injured.  It wasn’t long until a make up date was announced that turned this summer show into a sort of holiday show… Read More Hidden In Plain View / Punchline / Automatic 253 – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 12/15/18

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The Bouncing Souls In-Store – Vintage Vinyl – Fords, NJ – 3/15/19

For thirty years, the Bouncing Souls have been playing all around the globe, from basements to clubs to massive sized festivals, they have seen and done it all.  However, regardless of the size of the audience or the success they receive, the Souls are still and always will be the same humble guys they were… Read More The Bouncing Souls In-Store – Vintage Vinyl – Fords, NJ – 3/15/19

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Brian Fallon / Caitlin Rose – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 4/29/18

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

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The Menzingers / Tigers Jaw / Captain, We’re Sinking / The Hill You Die On – Scranton Cultural Center – Scranton, PA – 12/16/17

The Menzingers and Tigers Jaw celebrated their 7th Annual NEPA Holiday Show in their hometown of Scranton, PA at the Scranton Cultural Center with friends and family.  This lineup consisted of The Menzingers, Tigers Jaw, Captain, We’re Sinking, and The Hill You Die On.  Three Man Cannon were scheduled to play, but had to cancel… Read More The Menzingers / Tigers Jaw / Captain, We’re Sinking / The Hill You Die On – Scranton Cultural Center – Scranton, PA – 12/16/17

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