Digger / Walter Krug / No Blitz / Admit Nothing – Jabber Jaws – Allentown, PA – 11/27/15

On Black Friday, the Lehigh Valley experience not one, not two, but three reunions at Jabber Jaws in Allentown.  Definitely a trip down memory lane for everyone in the room, and the three bands that reunited still have it.  Opening the show was a new local punk band Admit Nothing.  With influences like Screeching Weasel… Read More Digger / Walter Krug / No Blitz / Admit Nothing – Jabber Jaws – Allentown, PA – 11/27/15

Mustard Plug/Backyard Superheroes/Teenage Halloween/The Mega Yeah – The Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 11/14/15

My first time at The Brighton Bar, and even though the lighting was a challenge to work with, I hope to come back again because this venue is a great place to see shows.  The first band of the night was The Mega Yeah from around Nazareth, PA area.  Not far from where I am… Read More Mustard Plug/Backyard Superheroes/Teenage Halloween/The Mega Yeah – The Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – 11/14/15

New Found Glory / Yellowcard / Tigers Jaw – Sands Event Center – Bethlehem, PA – 10/31/15

I always wanted to photograph a Halloween show because I thought it would be neat to capture that memory of the band wearing costumes on stage.  If this is my only one, it was a great show to attend. From Scranton, PA, Tigers Jaw opened the show.  After a very brief hiatus, Tigers Jaw is… Read More New Found Glory / Yellowcard / Tigers Jaw – Sands Event Center – Bethlehem, PA – 10/31/15

Dave Davies / Edward Rogers – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – 10/22/15

Last Thursday I made my way down to Asbury Park to the legendary Stone Pony.  The last time I photographed inside the Stone Pony was for The Specials.  It was a fun show and I enjoyed the Stone Pony, I couldn’t wait to photograph inside The Stone Pony again.  I was given the chance to… Read More Dave Davies / Edward Rogers – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – 10/22/15

Blacklist Royals – Bull Shooters Saloon – Philadelphia, PA – 9/19/15

Rounding out my week of shows was one of my favorite bands, Blacklist Royals playing at a bar/venue located on the outskirts of Philadelphia.  Blacklist Royals were doing a quick tour throughout the east with the band The Goddamn Gallows.  I haven’t seen the Blacklist Royals in years since their tour with Face To Face and… Read More Blacklist Royals – Bull Shooters Saloon – Philadelphia, PA – 9/19/15

Armor For Sleep / Owel / The Moms / The Cold Seas – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 9/18/15

I’ve been getting hit with nostalgia these past couple of years.  Bands that I thought were over and done with started coming back to do a few shows or maybe even make new music.  The music industry is a weird place as always, but I feel bands are starting to make some money doing reunion… Read More Armor For Sleep / Owel / The Moms / The Cold Seas – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 9/18/15

Rancid / H2O / The Interrupters – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 9/17/15

Two days later and I am making my way back to New York for another high energy, exciting show.  First time at Terminal 5 and first time seeing two of bands on the bill.  The second show of the week and I felt grateful for these opportunities I have been given. A couple of months before this show,… Read More Rancid / H2O / The Interrupters – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – 9/17/15

St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Sean Rowe – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 9/15/15

Its been awhile since I’ve been to a show, but this past week I had not one but 4 shows to photograph.  The first show of the week set the bar very high for the other three shows.  I must say this show made it into my top five of all time favorite shows.  I… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Sean Rowe – Webster Hall – New York, NY – 9/15/15

Fright Barker & Sons – Musikfest Café – Bethlehem, PA – 8/11/15

It’s that time of year again in the Lehigh Valley, Musikfest.  A ten day festival filled with free music, food, booze, and a sign that the summer is coming to an end.  I’ve written about this festival last year and my history with the event.  It seems like my history is repeating because I now… Read More Fright Barker & Sons – Musikfest Café – Bethlehem, PA – 8/11/15

The Bouncing Souls / Andrew Jackson Jihad / Screaming Females / Seaside Caves – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 7/17/15

How I spent my summer vacation.  A writing assignment most children have to complete their first week back to school after the summer break.  Most essays are filled with trips to the beach, amusement parks, bbqs, camp, etc.  However, I am curious about how many kids will mention seeing The Bouncing Souls perform their album How I… Read More The Bouncing Souls / Andrew Jackson Jihad / Screaming Females / Seaside Caves – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 7/17/15