Steve Cerf 5/7/24 Steve Cerf 5/7/24

A Night of Metal Mastery with Mötley Crüe at the Hard Rock

Michael Campanile 5/3/24 Michael Campanile 5/3/24

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes (Don’t) Ruin Asbury Lanes

Having gone to many punk shows over the years, you get used to the occasional cover song thrown into the setlist. Usually it’s something by The Clash, The Ramones, or The Damned.

Doug Dresher 5/2/24 Doug Dresher 5/2/24

Teenage Fanclub - Power alt-pop from Scotland

Teenage Fanclub and their jangly pop thoroughly entertained the crowd at White Eagle Hall. Their songs were catchy and everyone sang along. The best part was just seeing how happy they all seemed as they played. If this band was my neighbor, I would invite them. over for pizza.

Steve Cerf 4/30/24 Steve Cerf 4/30/24

From Toronto to Philly: Good Kid’s Sold – Out Night at the TLA

Doug Dresher 4/29/24 Doug Dresher 4/29/24

Matthew Sweet - The 90s and well beyond

Matthew Sweet is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his alternative rock and power pop music. And he really loves cats.

Doug Dresher 4/25/24 Doug Dresher 4/25/24

Robyn Hitchcock - as British as ever

Armed only with his acoustic guitar, a harmonica, a cup of tea, and a glass of water, Hitchcock took the stage in front of the seated crowd (of approximately 400 people) at the grand old hall.

Doug Dresher 4/22/24 Doug Dresher 4/22/24

Paranormal Cirque III - scary fun and a hardy laugh.

There is so much more than music going on around us - and a wild big-tent performance is one example of something worth knowing.

Olivia Lima 4/20/24 Olivia Lima 4/20/24

Smallpools and Grayscale Bring Waves of Electricity to The Stone Pony

Smallpools and Grayscale have joined forces to co-headline for their 23-date “The Night Shift” tour, bringing their compelling talents to Asbury Park’s The Stone Pony along the way.

Kenny Bieber 4/17/24 Kenny Bieber 4/17/24

Movements Deliver Electrifying Performance at Starland Ballroom

Kenny Bieber 4/16/24 Kenny Bieber 4/16/24

Bendigo Fletcher Captivate at intimate Wonder Bar Show

Indie folk act Bendigo Fletcher return to Asbury Park for an affecting performance at the Wonder Bar!

Erin Hunter 4/7/24 Erin Hunter 4/7/24

The Strumbellas @ World Café Live: A Night of Harmony & High Spirits

The Strumbellas graced the stage of the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Thursday, April 4, 2024, while on tour for their new album Part Time Believer.

Doug Dresher 4/4/24 Doug Dresher 4/4/24

Club Sumo I, 2, and 3

I have to admit that I do not know much about Sumo wrestling. I was so happy to find that Club Sumo would be holding events at White Eagle Hall. World Championship Sumo (WCS) oversaw the three events. All three tournaments were sold out and had a loud, enthusiastic crowd. While I’m not sure if the crowd understood the solemn nature of Japanese Sumo - but they truly supported their favorites.

Doug Dresher 4/3/24 Doug Dresher 4/3/24

Jeff Rosenstock - Frenetic, passionate, and a really fun time

It is my sincere belief that Rosenstock has fully tapped into the minds and souls of the late 20’s crowd. They grew up with Rosenstock’s music and he seems like he has captured the essence of growing up post 9/11 and trying to find their own voices and paths in the world. Beyond that - Rosenstock is just plain fun to watch.

Doug Dresher 4/3/24 Doug Dresher 4/3/24

The Feelies - a slow burn to chaos

Anyone who has seen The Feelies knows that you have to invest your time. They generally start slow, sometimes even as a different band called, The Willies. But don’t let the slow cooking fool you.

Doug Dresher 4/2/24 Doug Dresher 4/2/24

Dave Stewart - Half of the Eurythmics but 100% soul

The 1980’s were certainly made more interesting with the rise of MTV. The Eurythmics were part of that movement. Creating haunting melodies with catchy songs made for music that has lasted the test of time. Dave Stewart assembled a stellar band (of all women btw) and offered up a truly engaging evening of music.

Steve Cerf 3/31/24 Steve Cerf 3/31/24

Set It Off Ignites The Fillmore in Philadelphia

Set It Off brought their “The Deathless Tour” to a packed house at The Fillmore in Philly last week. The band opened with the hit single “Parasite” which immediately had the audience crowd surfing into the caring hands of the security team.

Steve Cerf 3/30/24 Steve Cerf 3/30/24

From Iceland to Philly: Daði Freyr’s Towering Performance @ The Brooklyn Bowl

As I stood at the end of the photo pit of The Brooklyn Bowl, I leaned over and asked one of my fellow photographers, “So, have you seen him before?” “No, have you?” “Yea.” So, you have no idea of what he looks like?” “No, why?” “Nothing. you’ll see in about 3 minutes.”

Steve Cerf 3/30/24 Steve Cerf 3/30/24

Sleater-Kinney’s Electrifying Sold-Out Show in Philly

Sleater-Kinney made their trek to Philly for a sold-out performance at the TLA to promote their incredible new album, Little Rope.

Kenny Bieber 3/22/24 Kenny Bieber 3/22/24

Mom Jeans Deliver Winning Performance at Starland Ballroom

Starland Ballroom has been host to many noteworthy acts and this past weekend California-based emo-rock band Mom Jeans stopped by to deliver a fun and high-energy performance that showcased their vibrant and sincere style.

Kenny Bieber 3/18/24 Kenny Bieber 3/18/24

Turnover Return With Sold-Out Stone Pony Show

It’s a testament to a band’s longevity that they can maintain a loyal and dedicated fanbase and indie band Turnover have certainly proven their enduring appeal and staying power throughout the years.

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