The Movielife / The Flatliners / MakeWar – Amityville Music Hall – Amityville, NY – 5/7/17

The Movielife are back!  A month ago, The Movielife announced that there would be a new album out this Fall on Rise Records along with more shows and activity.  To celebrate the announcement a handful of shows at intimate venues were also announced including a hometown show in Long Island at Amityville Music Hall.  MakeWar… Read More The Movielife / The Flatliners / MakeWar – Amityville Music Hall – Amityville, NY – 5/7/17

Me First & The Gimme Gimmes / Masked Intruder / PEARS – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 4/23/17

Me First & The Gimme Gimmes finished their East Coast run in the great state of New York at Webster Hall.  PEARS, who I personally believe that if Henry Rollins and Iggy Pop formed a band this would be it, opened the show with what could possibly be the best live show I’ve seen in… Read More Me First & The Gimme Gimmes / Masked Intruder / PEARS – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 4/23/17

Twin Forks / Dan Layus / The Social Animals – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 4/20/17

The first ever Folsom Records tour kicked off at Asbury Park, NJ on April 20th with The Social Animals, Dan Layus of Augustana, and headliner Twin Forks featuring Chris Carrabba.  Up and coming band The Social Animals kicked off the show with their passionate and honest music, while Dan Layus of Augustana showcased his new… Read More Twin Forks / Dan Layus / The Social Animals – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 4/20/17

Decibel Magazine Tour 2017 Featuring Kreator / Obituary – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 4/16/17

The 2017 Decibel Magazine Tour ended in the magazine’s hometown of Philadelphia at the Theatre Of Living Arts.  The tour featured heavy hitters Horrendous, Midnight, Obituary, and Kreator.  Not only did this tour feature the biggest names in the metal community, both Obituary and Kreator celebrated with new albums during the tour.  This would be Kreator’s… Read More Decibel Magazine Tour 2017 Featuring Kreator / Obituary – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 4/16/17

Digger / Captain, We’re Sinking – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 3/4/17

Just as I got off the plane to America from Iceland, I jumped into a car and last minute drove to Croydon, PA for the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market after party.  The party and flea market was held at Neshaminy Creek Brewing and was free for all to enjoy.  I missed the opening band Podacter due… Read More Digger / Captain, We’re Sinking – Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croydon, PA – 3/4/17

Brian Fallon / Jared Hart – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 2/4/17

Brian Fallon came home.  For two nights, February 3rd and 4th, Brian Fallon sold out House Of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ.  Opening each night was friend, The Crowes guitarist, The Scandals lead singer, and countless other titles, Jared Hart.  Jared opened with “Guillotine”, from his solo album Past Lives & Past Lines, and then mixed in… Read More Brian Fallon / Jared Hart – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ – 2/4/17

Dashboard Confessional – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY – 1/20/17

After each full band show in New York, Chris Carrabba would announce that day a midnight secret show at a smaller intimate venue.  The midnight show was at Knitting Factory in Brooklyn.  Armed with only his acoustic guitar, Chris Carrabba played to a sold out crowd of 300 fans.  This was truly a magical moment… Read More Dashboard Confessional – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY – 1/20/17

Ace Enders / Aaron Gillespie / Vinnie Caruana – The Foundry at The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 9/23/16

Acoustic shows are always a different experience.  Usually the listener/viewer gets a better idea of how songs originally sounded or just see how much power an acoustic show can have.  These shows tend to move people much more than a regular show and when you get three prolific singers in one room, be prepared for an… Read More Ace Enders / Aaron Gillespie / Vinnie Caruana – The Foundry at The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 9/23/16

Brian Fallon / Brian McGee – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 12/22/16

Brian Fallon’s annual three night holiday/end of the year shows happened once again at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ.  You have to be quick in snagging tickets for these since they sell out very quick.  These are intimate shows where songs are stripped down and given back stories.  Don’t expect long set lists, expect personal stories,… Read More Brian Fallon / Brian McGee – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 12/22/16

The Bouncing Souls / Masked Intruder / Off With Their Heads – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 12/10/16

The Bouncing Souls’ “Home For The Holidays” broke the regular tradition this year and instead of playing just New Jersey, they brought the holiday cheer to the surrounding states.  Included in this tour was a city they haven’t played in in quite some time, Philadelphia, PA.  Off With Their Heads came to the stage with… Read More The Bouncing Souls / Masked Intruder / Off With Their Heads – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 12/10/16