Tag: by Brittany Sturges

Fall Out Boy

Event Reviews

Fall Out Boy ditched the large venues for an intimate show in Philadelphia.

Anberlin

Event Reviews

In support of their new release, New Surrender, Florida-rockers Anberlin returned to Philly.

Cobra Starship

Event Reviews

Cobra Starship decided to bring a bit of sass to Philadelphia with the SassyBack Tour, and Brittany Sturges revels in the guilty pleasure.

Less than Jake

Event Reviews

Philly fans braced the heat to catch their favorite Gainesville rockers, Less than Jake. Brittany Sturges sees what the fuss is about.

Nada Surf

Event Reviews

Brittany Sturges joins hundreds of Philadelphians at the Trocadero, all champing at the bit to see Nada Surf. Who says there are no second acts in American life?

The Honda Civic Tour

Event Reviews

Brittany Sturges pulls on a pair of rain boots to check out the 2008 Honda Civic Tour at Philly’s Festival Pier, where she is once again surprised by the lineup.

The Bamboozle Roadshow

Event Reviews

Saves the Day and Armor for Sleep bring The Bamboozle Roadshow to Philly, where Brittany Sturges once again captures the play-by-play between arguments over the setlist.

Yellowcard

Event Reviews

Philadelphia fans set their green beers aside to celebrate Yellowcard’s return to the area. Brittany Sturges was surprised that the pop-punkers could bring so much energy to an acoustic performance.

Silverstein

Event Reviews

Screamo rockers Silverstein sold out the Trocadero once again, much to the delight of their multitudinous Philadelphia fans. Brittany Sturges squeezed in to report.

The High Court

Event Reviews

The High Court’s fans were out in full force to welcome their hometown band and the rest of the American Gladitour to the Trocadero. Brittany Sturges finds out what the fuss is all about.

The Audition

Event Reviews

Brittany Sturges finds redemption in a stark Philly church basement. The Audition proves itself a saving grace.

Valencia & Armor for Sleep

Event Reviews

Brittany Sturges can’t recall the last time she saw an entire bill attract such a positive response from a Philadelphia crowd.

Fall Out Boy

Event Reviews

Chicago quartet, Fall Out Boy, brought their Young Wild Things Tour to Philadelphia, but Brittany Sturges found it rather tame.

The Spill Canvas

Event Reviews

Brittany Sturges attempts to decipher all the hype surrounding South Dakota’s own, The Spill Canvas during an eventful Philly gig.

Boys Like Girls

Event Reviews

While most were trying to push their way closer to get a glimpse of Boys Like Girls , Brittany Sturges found herself trying to make a “great escape” to the back of the venue.

The Academy Is…

Event Reviews

The Academy Is… and the Sleeping with Giants Tour came to Philadelphia and proved that they’re not your typical emo bands - Brittany Sturges does the requisite double-take..

The High Court

Event Reviews

After a long awaited CD release, fans of The High Court weren’t going to let anything ruin this release show–even the weather. Brittany Sturges took cover.

Motion City Soundtrack

Event Reviews

Motion City Soundtrack returned to Philadelphia to play a sold-out show. Brittany Sturges was there to bust a move with all the fans.

Silverchair

Event Reviews

Silverchair is back and with a vengeance. Brittany Sturges was there to savor every moment of their performance.

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Event Reviews

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Music Reviews

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Screen Reviews

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