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Posts Tagged ‘New Jersey’

Trey Songz at Izod Center

Trey Songz at Izod Center

Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ, 2.21.2014 – Photos of RnB artist Trey Songz opening for Chris Brown on the “Between the Sheets” tour at Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ on February 21, 2014.


Billy Idol at The Wellmont Theater

Billy Idol at The Wellmont Theater

 The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ, 1.29.14 – Photos of rock legend Billy Idol with his long-time guitarist Steve Stevens, playing a sold-out Wellmont Theater on January 29, 2014.


Imagine Dragons at Izod Center

Imagine Dragons at Izod Center

 Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ 3.8.2014 – Imagine Dragons played a sold out Izod Center in continuation of their torrid touring schedule over the past 2 years on March 8, 2014.


Dave Matthews Band at PNC Bank Arts Center

Dave Matthews Band at PNC Bank Arts Center

PNC Bank Arts center, Holmdel, NJ, 6.6.2013 – Live music photos of Dave Matthews Band’s return to PNC Bank Arts Center after 16 years on June 6, 2013.


The Gaslight Anthem at Terminal 5 (night 3, photos)

The Gaslight Anthem at Terminal 5 (night 3, photos)

Terminal 5, NYC, November 30, 2012 – Photos of The Gaslight Anthem at Terminal 5 in NYC on November 30, 2012


Zac Brown Band at Izod Center (photos)

Zac Brown Band at Izod Center (photos)

Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ, 11.18.2012 – Photos of Zac Brown Band at Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ on November 18, 2012


Matt and Kim at The Wellmont Theatre (photos)

Matt and Kim at The Wellmont Theatre (photos)

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ 11.17.2012 – Photos of Matt and Kim’s tour closer at The Wellmont Theatre on November 17, 2012.  Confetti, balloons and 2 performers with more energy than the rest of The Wellmont combined.


Love for Levon at Izod Center

Love for Levon at Izod Center

Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ, 10.3.2012 – Love for Levon: A Benefit to Save the Barn was put together at Izod Center after the passing of The Band legend Levon Helm to save his barn where many people joined him for his rambles.  This was a show that saw musician after musician come by to show some love for […]


Photos: Testament at The Wellmont Theatre

Photos: Testament at The Wellmont Theatre

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, 10.5.2012 – Testament closed out their co-headlining run with Anthrax at The Wellmont Theatre in Montclair last week.  Check out the photos by clicking through the break.


Photos: Train in Concert at MAC Center

Photos: Train in Concert at MAC Center

MAC Center, Monmouth University, 8.30.2012 – Photos of Train playing MAC Center on the campus of Monmouth University.  Touring in support of their latest release, California 37, Train played to a sold out house that varied from teenagers to their moms.  Click through the break to check out my photo coverage from the night.


Photos: Alanis Morissette in Concert at the Wellmont Theatre

Photos: Alanis Morissette in Concert at the Wellmont Theatre

The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, 8.29.2012 – Alanis Morissette was responsible for one of the biggest albums of the 90s with her release of Jagged Little Pill.  After a long hiatus from recording an album, she returns with her latest album Havoc and Bright Lights.  Check out photos from Alanis Morisstte’s tour kickoff at The […]


Photos: Slash with Myles Kennedy at The Wellmont Theatre

Photos: Slash with Myles Kennedy at The Wellmont Theatre

  The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ, – Slash, continuing to establish himself as a hard rock guitar god even after Guns ‘n Roses, played with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators to a sold out house at The Wellmont Theatre.  Check out my photos of the ever top hat wearing Slash below.


Photos: Mumford & Sons at Pier A in Hoboken

Photos: Mumford & Sons at Pier A in Hoboken

Pier A, Hoboken, NJ, 8.1.12 – Mumford & Sons kicked off their 2012 North American tour with a sold out show that brought over 15,000 people to Pier A in Hoboken.  The set included 7 songs off the upcoming release, Babel, due out in late September.  Check out my photos of Mumford and Sons below.


Photos: Metallica at Orion Music + More Day 2

Photos: Metallica at Orion Music + More Day 2

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ, 6.24.2012 – Metallica headlined their Orion Music + More festival and on night 2 played the Black Album in its entirety.  Check out my pics from Metallica by clicking the link below.


Photos: Gary Clark Jr. at Orion Music + More

Photos: Gary Clark Jr. at Orion Music + More

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ 6.24.2012 – When Gary Clark Jr. took the stage to play his first note at Orion Festival, it wasn’t at the beginning of his set.  Gary Clark Jr. sound checks himself.  So if you were waiting at his stage early enough, you got an extra dose of Gary Clark Jr. at […]


Photos: Ghost at Orion Music + More

Photos: Ghost at Orion Music + More

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ, 6.24.2012 – Ghost was a band I heard about, but until they stepped on stage at Metallica’s Orion Music + More festival I couldn’t really grasp what I was about to experience.  Ghost creeped me out.  And like a dad explaining a scary part of a movie to his young […]


Photos: Volbeat at Orion Music + More

Photos: Volbeat at Orion Music + More

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ, 6.24.2012 – Volbeat played a mid-day set at Metallica’s Orion Music + More festival that featured the band’s heavy metal sound along with a cover of both Johnny Cash and Dusty Springfield.  Check out my pics of Volbeat at Orion festival by clicking through the link.


Photos: The Gaslight Anthem at Orion Festival

Photos: The Gaslight Anthem at Orion Festival

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ, 6.23.2012 – The Gaslight Anthem packed up the van and headed south 50 miles to Atlantic City to the Orion Music + More festival.  No matter how far the drive, if it’s in New Jersey it always feels like a hometown show.  Check out my pics from The Gaslight Anthem’s […]


Photos: Jim Breuer’s Heavy Metal Comedy Tour at Orion

Photos: Jim Breuer's Heavy Metal Comedy Tour at Orion

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ 6.23.2012 – Jim Breuer was invited to Orion Music + More festival for one part comedy and a second part heavy metal mockery/tribute.  And while most gathered around teh stage for a laugh what they actually found out that Jim Breuer has a great voice and could probably have led […]


Photos: Metallica at Orion Music + More – Day 1

Photos: Metallica at Orion Music + More - Day 1

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ 6.23.2012 – Metallica, headlining their inaugural Orion Music + More festival at Atlantic City’s Bader Field, headlined day 1 with Ride the Lightning in its entirety.  Click through the check out the pics from their nearly 2 1/2 hour closing set.


Photos: Arctic Monkeys at Orion Music Festival

Photos: Arctic Monkeys at Orion Music Festival

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ 6.23.2012 – The Arctic Monkeys headlined the 2nd stage at Metallica’s inaugural Orion Music + More festival at Bader Field and obviously won over some heavy metal fans in the process.  They put on a great set and the only hiccup was that people were eager to head over to the main stage to […]


Photos: Baroness at Orion Music + More

Photos: Baroness at Orion Music + More

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ, 6.23.12 – Baroness opened the main stage at Orion Music + More festival with a roar.  Check out my pics from this Georgia based metal band by clicking through the break.


Photos: Cage the Elephant at Orion Festival

Photos: Cage the Elephant at Orion Festival

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ, 6.23.2012 – When Metallica announced the line-up for Orion Music + More Festival at Bader Field in Atlantic City, some were surprised at their choice in line-up.  People assumed that Metallica’s inaugural festival would be all metal bands.  When the announcement had bands like Cage the Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, The […]


Photos: Letlive at Orion Music + More Festival

Photos: Letlive at Orion Music + More Festival

Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ, 6.23.12 – Before heading out to Orion Music + More Festival I went over the line-up with my editor at Rolling Stone to see what bands they wanted coverage of.  Orion did a great job with trying to not overlap sets too much but at festivals this always happens.  So […]