Every December Crossroads in Garwood, NJ is treated to about 4 days of early Christmas presents. Brian Fallon does a residency that starts with a few days, but tends to add more due to the overwhelming demand. There is usually a different opener for each night, but you can almost guarantee that one night will… Read More Brian Fallon / Jared Hart – Crossroads – Garwood, NJ – 12/13/18
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
Lehigh Valley’s infamous pop-punk bands, Weston and Digger, embarked on a four day “Rock & Roll Weekend 2018” tour. Four stops in four different states with the second date being at Tellus360 in Lancaster, PA. Latex Generation was also on the bill, but due to arriving late their performance was missed. However, upon arrival Digger… Read More Weston / Digger – Tellus360 – Lancaster, PA – 10/5/18
10 years ago, The Early November released The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path. Their sophomore album which also happened to be a triple disc. A very bold move not only for a sophomore album, but for the scene at the time. That’s The Early November though, they may have been part of the “scene”, but… Read More The Early November / Hidden In Plain View – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – 1/14/17
Before there was Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, there was Mudcrutch. A band that lasted for about 5 years. With only one single released, the band was broken up by outside forces. Fast forward to the 2000’s, Mudcrutch gained new life and released a self titled full length in 2008. Everyone thought this was a… Read More Mudcrutch / The Shelters – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 6/10/16
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
Since living in North Jersey, I haven’t taken advantage of all the unique venues in my area. That all changed on Sunday. I made my way to Hoboken, NJ to catch the Blue Skies, Broken Hearts…Next 12 Exits Tour featuring The Ataris at the newly resurrected Maxwell’s. I must say, I never been to the… Read More The Ataris / The Cryptkeeper Five – Maxwell’s – Hoboken, NJ – 6/28/15
Today was a driving day to Cleveland. A 5 hour drive or 6 depending on how you look at it with the change in time zone. The ride was a typical drive, listening to music like Mike Rocket, if you want a good laugh, reading, sleeping, and thinking of life choices. Such as do I… Read More Gasoline Heart 2015 Tour Day 4: Cleveland, OH – 3/26/15
Today is a day off and currently noon. Everyone is still sleeping and I’m just relaxing and reading. Sometimes days off can be good, to get a break from driving around. You also tend to sleep longer and take it slow. I talked with the person that we are staying with about photography and social… Read More Gasoline Heart 2015 Tour Day 3: Chicago, IL – 3/25/15
Last night’s show went well, even with a bigger show next door. The band sounded real good, and so did the sound at the venue. After the show we made our way to a hotel to crash. I slept on the floor which is usual for me on tour because I’m not the “talent”. I… Read More Gasoline Heart 2015 Tour Day 2: Chicago, IL – 3/24/15
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