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From Backflip to Final Bow Evan Honer Owns The Stone Pony

Photos + Review by Steve Cerf ( @SteveCerf ) May 5th 2025 – Evan Honer didn’t just walk onto the stage at The Stone Pony—he backflipped into it. The packed house in Asbury Park exploded, and in that one move, we all knew we were in for something special. Indie, alt-pop, and folk artist Evan Honer […]

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Holy Fury at The Met: Nick Cave’s Evangelical Chaos

April 26th, 2025 – In support of an incredible new album, Wild God, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds rolled into Philadelphia for a sold-out performance at The Met. Forty-two years after their formation, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds sound more vital than ever. In many ways, it seems as if they’re just hitting […]

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Melissa Etheridge Brings Fire, Storytelling, and Timeless Rock to Newark

April 24th, 2025 – Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ was buzzing with excitement as Melissa Etheridge kicked off her Spring Tour 2025. From the first note, Etheridge immediately captivated the packed house, who leapt to their feet and sang along with as much energy as she poured into every song. It was a fitting launch […]

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A Night of Improvisation and Imagination with Mercury Rev

April 16, 2025 – Mercury Rev brought the groove to Johnny Brenda’s on April 16, performing tracks from their latest album Born Horses — their first release in nearly a decade. The Buffalo-native band first made waves in the early ’90s with their debut record Yerself Is Steam. Improvisation, abstract sounds, and unconventional songwriting influenced […]

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Bright Eyes Ignite Philly with Music, Activism, and Five Dice, All Threes

April 19th, 2025 – Bright Eyes took the stage at The Met in Philadelphia to a packed house and kicked off the night with “Bells and Whistles,” the high-energy opener from their newest album Five Dice, All Threes. It was the perfect way to launch a brilliant 23-song set from a band that’s long cemented […]

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