When you go to concerts waiting in line can either be boring or interesting. It’s what you make of it, and who you talk to. Earlier this month, I went to a Good Charlotte concert in Stroudsburg, PA. It was there in line where I befriended two awesome people who ended up being 18th and […]
I will be honest. Bayside is my favorite band and they have been since I was 11 years old. Their logo is tattooed prominently on my left arm. I listen to their albums on repeat when on flights and roadtrips. When I was in high school and grounded, I got one of my first truly […]
Over the past 17 years, Lifehouse has sold over 15 million records, topped several of the most recognized Billboard charts, and sold out hundreds of shows worldwide. Since the release of their debut album No Name Face in 2001, Jason Wade (lead vocals, guitar), Bryce Soderberg (bass, vocals), and Ricky Woolstenhulme Jr. (drums, percussion) have […]
You know it is going to be a great show when the first opening act on the bill kills it from the moment they come to stage. Milestones did exactly this, making the most of their 7 p.m. set at Mavericks. Evening light bounced off the riverfront and glowed through the venue’s skylights as this long-haired British five […]
As Knuckle Puck burst onto the stage at Mavericks, frontman Joe Taylor let free the opening lyrics to “Disdain.” The words “I’ve got a lot to talk about!” rushed from his throat and rang through the venue, finding his voice joined by hundreds of screaming fans who could relate to every feeling. Knuckle Puck brought […]
When it was announced that Mayday Parade was taking A Lesson in Romantics on a tenth anniversary tour, it brought up a lot of memories for me. 10 years ago, I was just starting high school. I bought a few tracks off the album with an iTunes gift card and for months doodled the lyrics during […]
On Friday, May 12, the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J., was packed for Mayday Parade’s sold-out A Lesson in Romantics 10th Anniversary Tour. I’ve been a fan of Mayday Parade for as long as I can remember, and it was a surreal experience. For those who may not know, Starland Ballroom is a venue with a 2500-person […]
Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and diverse artists that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available for immediate consumption and in satisfying servings for your cerebral taste buds. Filet mignon for your ears, what could be better then that? Below are some of […]
When someone mentions the band Fastball, I’m sure the first thing that pops into anyone’s head is their 1998 hit single “The Way,” from their breakthrough album All The Pain Money Can Buy. Since then, the group has been putting out albums and singles with their latest, Step Into Light, being released May 19 on the […]
