Tool tribute band Schism opens your third eye at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Sept. 30
From a press release: It’s becoming increasingly difficult to see progressive metal band Tool live locally these days – with no new material released in over a decade, the closest they toured in years was the Giant Center in Hershey back in May. That’s where Schism, the world’s first and longest running tribute to Tool, […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Spill the Tea IPL by Jack’s Abby Brewing and Finback Brewery
Beer: Spill the Tea Brewery: Jack’s Abby Brewing and Finback Brewery Style: India Pale Lager Age: 2017 ABV: 5.40% IBU: 50 Whether you enjoy a glass of green tea or an ice cold beer on a hot summer day, Jack’s Abby Brewing in Framingham, Massachusetts and Finback Brewery in Queens, New York have you covered […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: The Goat Russian Imperial Stout by The North Brewery
Beer: The Goat Brewery: The North Brewery Style: Russian Imperial Stout Age: 2017 ABV: 10.70% If the Pentagram Dark Ale two weeks ago wasn’t metal enough for you, let’s grab the horns of The Goat, a Russian-style imperial stout that’s as black as your soul… or coffee… whichever. We took a road trip through Endicott, […]
Tribute band Jessie’s Girl goes ‘Back to the ’80s’ at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on June 30
From a press release: Take your tracksuits, neon spandex, acid wash jeans, and fanny packs out of the closet – Jessie’s Girl, New York City’s ultimate ’80s tribute band, will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, June 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $22 in advance or $27 the day of […]
CONCERT REVIEW: The Shins keep it short but still sweet at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown
After releasing their first album in five years in March, The Shins brought their Heartworms Tour, named after that new record, to Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York on Saturday, June 17. “This place is beautiful, and there are so many of you here!” frontman James Mercer said, commenting on the upstate New York scenery […]
PHOTOS: Coney Island Mermaid Parade in New York City, 06/17/17
If there’s one parade that rain cannot ruin (and maybe even enhance), it’s the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. The colorful aquatic attendees of the 35th annual parade on Saturday, June 17 just swam right on through it, showing off their big smiles and imaginative costumes, with many leaving little to the imagination. That’s what it’s […]
A Perfect Circle announces 2017 tour dates in Reading, New York, and New Jersey
From a press release: Local Tool fans were recently treated to a rare live performance at the Giant Center in Hershey last month, and now singer Maynard James Keenan is bringing his other multi-platinum rock band, A Perfect Circle, to five venues within a two to three-hour driving distance from Northeastern Pennsylvania. After returning to […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Dad Breath Lager by Rushing Duck Brewing Company
Beer: Dad Breath Brewery: Rushing Duck Brewing Company Style: Helles Lager Age: 2017 ABV: 5.00% As the summer heats up as we approach Father’s Day, it’s the perfect time to crack open this German-style Helles lager by Rushing Duck Brewing in Chester, New York that “pairs well with yelling at umpires at little league games,” […]
PHOTOS: Life of Agony, Empire Fallen, and Truth in Needles at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, 05/12/17
Following the critically acclaimed release of “one of the most anticipated albums of the year,” according to Rolling Stone, Brooklyn hard rock/metal crossover band Life of Agony tore up the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, May 12. After blistering opening sets by New York City hardcore band Truth in Needles and New Jersey hard […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Tell Shaky and Boxcar Joe IIPA by SingleCut Beersmiths
Beer: Tell Shaky and Boxcar Joe IIPA Brewery: SingleCut Beersmiths Style: Double IPA Age: 2017 ABV: 9.00% IBU: 145 It has been a while since we’ve reviewed anything from SingleCut, so it’s about time to try something new from this Queens, New York brewery. Tell Shaky and Boxcar Joe is a double dry-hopped Imperial IPA […]
