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
Summer has begun. Even though the first day of summer is days away, summer concerts are in full swing and I started mine off on a high note at none other than the Stone Pony. An early show with three bands that make music for summer. The first of the three was the up and coming… Read More Third Eye Blind / Dashboard Confessional / No Wyld – The Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ – 6/13/15
As music listeners in this day in age, we tend to listen to music more fluently. Having everything at the tips of our fingers makes it easier for us to listen to countless of albums in one day. However, before that happened, we would go out and purchase an album and then spend at least… Read More Commit This To Memory 10 Year Tour with Motion City Soundtrack / The Early November / Better Off – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 1/31/15
This past weekend in Asbury Park, New Jersey, fans of The Bouncing Souls attended the band’s traditional holiday shows, Home for the Holidays. Friday through Sunday there was a before party and an after party for each show. Unfortunately I have yet to see The Bouncing Souls live, but decided to take the drive out… Read More The Menzingers / Sammy Kay – Russo Music – Asbury Park, NJ – 12/28/14
Skanksgiving once again came to Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. What has become a yearly tradition, Skanksgiving highlights some of ska music’s best local and national acts. This year’s show showcased more of the reggae and rock steady sounding bands compared to last year. The opening band was local New Jersey ska band Backyard… Read More Skanksgiving 2014 Featuring The Pietasters / The Slackers / Mephiskapheles / Westbound Train / Avon Junkies / Backyard Superheroes – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – 11/15/14
Disclaimer: I do not promote trespassing on grounds that is off limits to the public. If you wish to visit an abandoned place, for your safety, please reach out to the property owners to gain access. If you don’t, I am not held accountable for the fines or injuries that may occur. “Woke up this… Read More Abandoned Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (One More Time) – Morris Plains, NJ – 8/30/14
It was an exciting weekend a few weekends back, finished my second to last MBA class, got to go to two of my favorite cities, Boston and Salem, Massachusetts and while there attended an amazing show featuring Barrence Whitfield & The Savages, The Gaslight Anthem, and the ever incredible Mighty Mighty Bosstones in the middle… Read More The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / The Gaslight Anthem / Barrence Whitfield & The Savages – Boston City Hall – Boston, MA – 6/21/14
I recently saw the The Kickback, Driver Friendly, and Quiet Company tour come through Stanhope, New Jersey. Little did I know, the venue, The Stanhope House, is located about 15 minutes away from my work. This was my first time going to this venue, and it won’t be the last. There were two local bands… Read More Quiet Company / Driver Friendly / The Kickback – Stanhope House – Stanhope, NJ – 6/9/14
Even though the calendars say Spring is here, it hasn’t looked or felt like it on the East Coast yet. Last Saturday I made my way to Asbury Park, New Jersey through a huge rain storm to see I Am The Avalanche, The Swellers, Ghost House, and Franchise. However, this depressing weather didn’t stop me… Read More I Am The Avalanche / The Swellers / Ghost House / Franchise – Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ – 3/29/14
Disclaimer: I do not promote trespassing on grounds that is off limits to the public. If you wish to visit an abandoned place, for your safety, please reach out to the property owners to gain access. If you don’t, I am not held accountable for the fines that may occur. Sometimes I wonder if there… Read More Abandoned Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (Revisited) – Morris Plains, NJ – 1/26/14
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