Well, Let’s Party!
Posted by: laurages on: February 2, 2010
Sup, Cronies? I know, I know…long time, no update! Well I’m just posting a little heads up. All you punk rockers better get out to either The Troc in Philly on Feb. 3 or good old Starland Ballroom in Sayreville on Feb. 5 to see long time bad-asses, Anti-Flag play their The Economy Sucks, Let’s Party! Tour. Aiden and Cancerbats will be tearing it up too so don’t miss out. Get your tickets here.
If you’re wondering what else you can check out this month…You got Killswitch Engage at House of Blues in AC on Feb. 5 as well. And Dropkick Murphey’s will be playing there on the 25. Back at Starland Ballroom, you can catch The Used playing a surely romantic Valentine’s Day show, New Found Glory, Hellogoodbye, AND Saves the Day on Feb. 20. That’s a must see for me. Plus, Big D will be getting down in Sayreville on Feb. 27. Get out, GO!
Bamboozle’s in on Black Friday This Year
Posted by: laurages on: November 27, 2009
Today only, Bamboozle 2010 3-day passes are on sale for only $99. Which is good deal for the new and improved/stupidly expensive festival which will be taking place May 1 and 2 next year. The whole 0 bands being announced thing seems to be a bit of a problem but rumors are saying Green Day, Weezer, and Blink 182. Skepticism tells me there’s no way they’ll get all three. We’ll see.
Zebrahead – Panty Raid!
Posted by: laurages on: October 26, 2009
This is just a real quick post…see I have broken my computer hence the reason I almost never update anymore but there is no way I could miss the oppurtunity to share this with the world. As you may know, Zebrahead is putting out a cover album called Panty Raid, the lead single is a cover of my girl Avril’s “Girlfriend” and YOU HAVE TO SEE THE VIDEO!
The Ugly Club
Posted by: laurages on: September 29, 2009
So if you’re looking for a local band that’s a bit jazzy-funky-rocking. Check out New Jersey natives The Ugly Club. I’d recommend listening to “Step To Me” and hey, if you wanna see it live. They’re playing at the Bus Stop Cafe on Friday, Oct. 2. That’s in Pitman! You can visit me after the show! So go!
A Summer for ?Great? Music
Posted by: laurages on: September 9, 2009
As summer is coming to an end and all the kiddies (including myself) are being thrown back into the classroom, I thought I’d give you a quick summary of some new tunes I think made the summer.
Ida Maria - A lot of her lyrics revolve around coffee, cigarettes, and sex. What could be better? I’d call it pop-indie-punk rock weirdness. And It’s awesome. Download – “I like you So Much Better When You’re Naked” AND “Oh My God”
All Time Low – Technically speaking…I guess they are a sell out. And rumor has it they had help writing the lyrics for their latest album Nothing Personal but you can’t argue with the infectious catchy-ness, it just won’t get out of my head! Download – “Break Your Little Heart” AND “Damned if I Do Ya (Damned if I Don’t).”
The Waffle Stompers – Because they’re from New Brunswick, they’re excellent, and they are incredibly fun and ridiculous to see live. I guess they’d have to be to play with Reel Big Fish and I guess most ska bands are rambling balls of energy when you see them live. But The Waffle Stompers left a lasting impression on me so Listen to them! Download – “Serious” AND “Sex Appeal”
Best Concert of the summer you ask?? I forgot to mention the Blink 182 tour with Weezer may be the best show I have ever seen in my life. They played to a sold out PNC on August 26th and both bands were absolutely phenomenal. Oh yea…Taking Back Sunday played too and so did Chester French. TBS is always great, but Blink and Weez…dear GOD! It was fantastic. Rivers Cuomo is straight up crazy and Tom DeLonge is the biggest perv ever. And it’s beautiful.
What should you absolutely not listen to you ask?? Passion Pit! Why are people comparing them to MGMT? Those two bands should not even be put in the same sentence. What else?? Kanye West. I hate that man with a hot fiery passion. Well that’s all I have to say…until next timeee =)
Warped Tour Wrap Up
Posted by: laurages on: July 22, 2009
Like always, there was a lot going on at this years warped tour. I went this Sunday at the Oceanport, NJ date. Some of the differences I noticed this year…seemed less crowded, emo kids have stopped dressing like freaks, and for some reason we’re all obsessed with the “crunk” genre. Don’t get me wrong…I think the Millionaires and Jeffree Star are both very funny but this is WARPED TOUR a place for MUSIC and watching your favorite BANDS, not watching some floozies booty drop.
Annnyways, who was great? Streetlight Manifesto! Duh. Even with lead singer Tom Kalnoky’s arm in a sling, they still were loud and in your face with that New Jersey ska mentality that makes us all love them. Kalnoky had a friend cover for him on guitar which left the opportunity for him to run around the stage like a mad man. Cripple or not, Kalnoky and the boys sure knows how to WOW that warped tour crowd.
Speaking of ska bands, Less Than Jake held it down too. What else would you expect though from a band thats been on warped tour so many times they’re practically a staple? Although, I must say they were a little tame during this performance. I’m used to them ordering the crowd to charge the sound booth or throwing do
nuts at them. Still, excellent performance.
The Oceanport stop was the last date Flogging Molly was playing on the tour so we were lucky they decided to go out with a bang. Lead singer Dave King actually described the atmosphere perfectly. “It’s like river dancing with Mohawks.”
Other than that, honestly I can’t say there are that many bands worth mentioning. Hit the Lights was good, The White Tie Affair covered Lady Gaga, NOFX is NOFX uhhh yeaaa.
One more thing..All Time Low. When the fuckkkk did they get so famous? I remember them opening for The Early November not much more than two years ago and being chill and un-famous enough to come out and dance with the crowd. Now all of the sudden there’s a two mile long line to meet them and teeny boppers are throwing their bras at the stage during their set. Aw well I guess that’s life, they do put on a good show chock full of inappropriate humor so I suppose they deserve it. If they weren’t actually a good band I would definitely say they’re only so popular because they’re foxilicious. ..yea they just inspired me to make up a word. But they’re four talented dudes and they’re album that dropped July 7 is hella catchy.
Man…I love Warped Tour.
WHOA @ The Stone Pony
Posted by: laurages on: July 15, 2009
So the Stone Pony’s line up for the next couple of months = ridiculous. Let me just give you some highlights. This Thursday July 23, Set Your Goals and Four Year Strong are playing. Now come on, who doesn’t love SYG? And it’s only $16! Then on the 25th, everyone’s favorite Sublime cover band Badfish for $20. Next up Slightly Snoop Stupid Dogg (I mean I’m no rocket scientist but I’m assuming this is Snoop Dogg and Slightly Stoopid combining forces which is sicknasty) on August 6. This one is $37.30 but take it from a little white girl who has been lucky enough to see Snoop live before, it’s totally worth it. Then on August 9 The Pretenders play with Cat Power, this one is $44 but come onnnn it’s the Pretenders! Then on the August 16 (you know I love my ska) It’s the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Catch 22. They’re ska legends, so $26 ain’t shit. Is it just me or has our beloved Stone Pony stepped it up tenfold? I love it. Check their re-donk-you-lous schedule out for yourself here.
The Ska Review
Posted by: laurages on: July 13, 2009
So, I spent this Saturday evening at the lovely Starland Ballroom to see the legendary Reel Big Fish put on a legendary reel big fish style show. Before I tell you all about it, I’d like to mention the first opening band, the Waffle Stompers. Here is a band I did not know too much about before the show, but let me tell you…they’re fantastic. Basically if you like ska, you’ll like the Waffle Stompers. And also they’re pretty sexy, so if you like sex, you’ll like the Waffle Stompers…juuuust kidding (maybe). So then the supervillains played next. They creep me out, enough said. The English Beat then played a full set. Which was entertaining enough even though I wouldn’t really consider myself a huge fan. Uh..the lead singer, Dave Wakeling kept saying something about all Reel Big Fish fans being virgins or something but he’s so British I’m not actually sure if that’s what he was saying at all.
ANYWAY. Reel Big Fish. Every time I see them (which I do at least once a year) they get more and more insane which equals more and more fun. And Aaron Barrett’s hair looks more and more like Elvis’. What is there really to say, there’s nothing like a sweaty ska show. And Barrett is without a doubt the king of third wave ska if for no other reason than that he keeps writing songs about getting drunk and hating everyone and they keep being awesome. And seeing Reel Big Fish live is like a brightly colored love/hate fest…and it’s awesome.
Houston Calls – Calling it Quits
Posted by: laurages on: June 9, 2009
It was a little upsetting to hear that after six years of making music together, Rockwell NJ’s Houston Calls are parting ways. HC was never a huge band, but definitely one that put on a great show and charmed hundreds of fans with their upbeat power pop. They play their final show at School of Rock in South Hackensack on August 29th. So if you love the guys, don’t miss it! I’m not going…farewell shows always make me cry. Anyway, you can read the band’s reasons for quitting and all that jazz here on Absolute punk.
Get Your Blink Tickets!!
Posted by: laurages on: June 4, 2009
Tickets for the Blink show at PNC Bank Arts Center technically go on sale Saturday June 6. But super fans like myself, (and you since I’m giving you the password) can snatch theirs early. You just need to go to Livenation’s Web site, select the promotion Blink 182 Fanclub and the password is STIMULUS, or you could just buy them the boring way on Saturday at 10 a.m. Also in case you’ve been living under a rock, Blink will be accompanied by none other than Weezer, Taking Back Sunday, and Chester French. Yea…Blink 182, Weezer, and Taking Back Sunday all in one night. I almost jumped out of my pants when I heard. Speaking of TBS, their album New Again came out yesturday. It’s excellent, buy it…and if you can’t buy it, steal it…or just myspace it.
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