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by Kristina Dawn - February 7, 2017

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR -- As Orange County natives Armors arrived for their very first show in the great Pacific Northwest, fan (and very dear friend) Bree Wescovich could not believe her eyes. "I've been trying for three years to get them to Portland. I just can't believe they're finally

Anti-Flag & Reel Big Fish // Live @ The Ritz // 1.22.17

by Sam Fallone - January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

Article and Photos by: Sam Fallone Raleigh, NC – Anti-Flag and Reel Big Fish celebrated the 20th anniversaries of their albums Die For The Government and Turn the Radio Off by playing them in their entirety all over the U.S. Despite the clash in musical styles, tons of fans came together on this rainy Sunday night to have a great

Anti Flag and Reel Big Fish // Live @ The NorVa // 1.21.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 24, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Possibly prescient in the titling of their latest album “American Spring”, given the current political climate, the political punk rockers Anti Flag gave theme to the evening in Norfolk following the historic nationwide Women's March of 2016. The timing could

Alejandro Escovedo // Live @ Shaka’s // 1.17.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 21, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar VA Beach, VA- Boasting an impeccable musical resume, Alejandro Escovedo and his group of longtime friends and collaborators showed us how to “Burn Something Beautiful” on Tuesday night. Escovedo's rich and varied history initiated with San Fransisco punk rockers The

Badfish with Fayuca // Live @ the NorVa // 1.14.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: An audience 900 strong filled the NorVa on Saturday night to jam out on some west coast based reggae blends. The crowd slowly filtered inside as the evening kicked off with two examples of Virginia's home grown

State Champs // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 11.30.16

by Kristina Dawn - December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- I didn't really know what to expect going into this show. I had seen opener Waterparks over the Summer on the Vans Warped tour, as well as headliners State Champs, and both were fantastic. But co-openers Tonight Alive were a mystery to me,

Ice Nine Kills // Live @ Zaphods // 12.1.16

by Adrienne Row-Smith - December 5, 2016December 6, 2016

Article and Photos By: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa - Ontario, almost a year has past since horror inspired Ice Nine Kills slayed Canada's capital city, and so the hype was strong at Zaphods for their return! Joining Ice Nine Kills was Rhode Island Natives It Lives, It Breathes and New York based Sirens and Sailors. First up

Judah & The Lion // Live @ Higher Ground Ballroom // 12.01.2016

by Ian Urquhart - December 4, 2016

Article and Photography by: Ian Urquhart South Burlington, Vermont – Unknown to the Vermont acreage, Judah & the Lion were welcome with open arms and a sold out show at the Higher Ground Ballroom in Burlington, Vermont. Their first visit to the Green Mountain state left quite the impression as the

Mutoid Man // Live @ Saint Vitus // 11.26.16

by Steven Principato - November 30, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Brooklyn NY- Once again returning to perhaps last known bastion of real rock and roll in NYC, the unmarked and dimly lit Saint Vitus, familiarly adorned with a plethora of tongue and cheek satanic iconography once again prepared for a typical Saturday night. Opening the show was Summoner.

Neon Dreams // Live @ Rainbow Bistro // 11.18.16

by Adrienne Row-Smith - November 21, 2016

Article and Photos by: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ont - Halifax natives Neon Dreams played an incredible 2 band show promoting their newest EP To You at Otawa's Legendary House of Blues The Rainbow Bistro. While most of the shows I've seen have featured more than 2 bands, both Neon Dreams and their support