The All-American Rejects / New Found Glory / Motion City Soundtrack / The Get Up Kids – Wal-Mart AMP – Rogers, AR – 10/10/23

When the Vans Warped Tour ended, summer tour schedules opened up for a lot of bands. Bands could either play other festivals throughout the Summer or put together an epic tour package and tour with their friends. The latter may seem more enticing not just for the bands, but also for the fans. This is… Read More The All-American Rejects / New Found Glory / Motion City Soundtrack / The Get Up Kids – Wal-Mart AMP – Rogers, AR – 10/10/23

The Color Fred / Sleep Cycles – Milkboy – Philadelphia, PA – 2/19/22

Opening the show was Familiar Things, but due to arrival, I was only able to catch the last few songs, but being local to the Philadelphia area, I am sure I will see them on another show. Following Familiar Things was the newest band from Philadelphia, Sleep Cycles. Featuring members of Promise of Redemption, An… Read More The Color Fred / Sleep Cycles – Milkboy – Philadelphia, PA – 2/19/22

The Juliana Theory / Mae – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 11/28/21

The beginning of the 2000’s was the best years for me to find music.  My search for new music was reading the liner notes in albums to see what bands were thanked, compilation albums were a huge part in discovering new bands, and then there was just going to shows with no idea how a… Read More The Juliana Theory / Mae – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 11/28/21

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

Taking Back Sunday / The Starting Line / Modern Chemistry – Starland Ballroom / Sayreville, NJ – 12/16/16

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

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

Mae / Kiska / Square Peg Round Hole – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – 1/2/15

For some a New Year means a new you.  We look back on our previous year or years and find a way to better ourselves in the coming year.  Up to this point, I’ve only had one bad year in my life, and I never go into a New Year thinking it’s going to be… Read More Mae / Kiska / Square Peg Round Hole – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – 1/2/15

The Starting Line – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/29/13

Imagine if you will, a time when buying music was necessary and your only way of finding new music was through compilations, mp3.com, and attending concerts.  The world we live in now, where music is free flowing was on the rise but wouldn’t be until much later.  This is how I sought out music growing… Read More The Starting Line – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 12/29/13