Midnight Riot Magazine (2024)

11/06/2024

Photos and Review: Jennifer Fry The Point Break Music Festival, held from June 1-2, 2024, in Virginia Beach, was a reggae lover's paradise. Celebrating the rich culture and soulful rhythms of reggae music, this event drew crowds from near and far. With a stellar lineup, stunning beachfront views, and a laid-back atmosphere, it truly captured the essence of summer vibes....

Photos and Review: Jennifer Fry The Point Break Music Festival, held from June 1-2, 2024, in Virginia Beach, was a reggae lover’s paradise. Celebrating the rich culture and soulful rhythms of reggae music, this event drew crowds from near and far. With a stellar lineup, stunning beachfront views, ...

29/05/2024

Photos & Review by: Jennifer Fry On May 19, 2024, From Ashes to New brought their high-octane energy and genre-blending sound to the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA. As part of their much-anticipated "The Blackout Tour Pt. 2," the alt-metal band delivered a powerful and unforgettable performance that left the audience craving more. The night kicked off with a palpable sense of excitement as fans packed the venue, eagerly awaiting the show....

Photos & Review by: Jennifer Fry On May 19, 2024, From Ashes to New brought their high-octane energy and genre-blending sound to the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA. As part of their much-anticipated “The Blackout Tour Pt. 2,” the alt-metal band delivered a powerful and unforgettable pe...

23/05/2024

Photos & Review by Elise Coates On May 22, the rising singer-songwriter Rowan Drake took to the stage at Elevation in Grand Rapids, MI, to open for X Ambassadors on their Townie North American tour. Rowan's set was a journey through his personal and poignant catalog, showcasing his ability to transform deep emotions into hauntingly beautiful music. Rowan's feathery vocal delivery and powerful guitar strums set the tone for the evening....

Photos & Review by Elise Coates On May 22, the rising singer-songwriter Rowan Drake took to the stage at Elevation in Grand Rapids, MI, to open for X Ambassadors on their Townie North American tour. Rowan’s set was a journey through his personal and poignant catalog, showcasing his ability to tr...

18/05/2024

Wrapping up their second North American tour, Imminence from Sweden delivered an unforgettable performance at The Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, with upcoming shows in Harrisburg, PA, and the Sonic Temple festival. They were joined by Of Virtue and Archers, whose energetic sets, especially Of Virtue's intense circle pits and heavy songs, perfectly got the audience ready for Imminence....

Wrapping up their second North American tour, Imminence from Sweden delivered an unforgettable performance at The Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, with upcoming shows in Harrisburg, PA, and the Sonic Temple festival. They were joined by Of Virtue and Archers, whose energetic sets, especially....

05/05/2024

Photos and Review by: Jennifer Fry On a pulsating night at the iconic Hershey Theater, Godsmack unleashed an electrifying performance that ignited the stage and resonated deep within the souls of every attendee. From the moment the lights dimmed and the first riff reverberated through the venue, it was clear that this wasn't just a concert; it was a visceral experience....

Come relive the night with this gallery and review of Godsmack at Hershey Theater! Read on to see what our photographer Jennifer Fry captured!

27/04/2024

Photos and Review by: Jennifer Fry Last night, April 21, 2024, the iconic alternative rock band Fastball took the stage at The Collective Encore, treating fans to an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. With their signature blend of catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious energy, Fastball proved once again why they remain a powerhouse in the rock music scene....

Photos and Review by: Jennifer Fry Last night, April 21, 2024, the iconic alternative rock band Fastball took the stage at The Collective Encore, treating fans to an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. With their signature blend of catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious energy,....

27/04/2024

Kicking it off in Philadelphia, PA with a sold out show, Erra headlines the Theatre of Living Arts in support of their new album “Cure” on April 23rd, 2024. The album was released earlier this month with 12 tracks and millions of listens already. Erra brings along Make Them Suffer, Void of Vision and Novelists in support of their tour. ...

Kicking it off in Philadelphia, PA with a sold out show, Erra headlines the Theatre of Living Arts in support of their new album “Cure” on April 23rd, 2024. The album was released earlier this month with 12 tracks and millions of listens already. Erra brings along Make Them Suffer, Void of Visio...

20/04/2024

Review by: Jennifer Fry From Ashes to New, the alt-metal vanguards known for their electrifying blend of hard rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements, are back on the road with "The Blackout Tour Pt. 2." This headlining U.S. tour promises to bring an even more explosive show to fans across the nation, building on the overwhelming success of Part 1. With performances set to kick off on April 30 in Albany, NY, and concluding on June 13 in Lincoln, NE, this tour is not to be missed....

Review by: Jennifer Fry From Ashes to New, the alt-metal vanguards known for their electrifying blend of hard rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements, are back on the road with “The Blackout Tour Pt. 2.” This headlining U.S. tour promises to bring an even more explosive show to fans across the na...

17/04/2024

Photos & Review by: Kristen Zarra The Night Shift Tour made its stop at The Stone Pony on April 14th. Co-headliners Small Pools and Grayscale brought along a few different openers who rotated throughout the dates. New Jersey was lucky enough to catch The Romance and Fia James. Both openers captivated the crowd, bringing their own flare to the tour....

Smallpools and Grayscale co-headline The Night Shift Tour. Relive their Asbury Park stop with this review and gallery!

26/02/2024

Photos & Review By: Mikey Jablonski K'naan performed on a chilly Sunday evening at Festival du Voyageur with an electrifying experience. The crowd was captivated from the moment he stepped on stage, delivering a high-energy set that seamlessly blended his distinctive voice with hits including "Wavin Flag, Take A Minute and Bang Bang" he even performed a classic of Heart of Gold by Neil Young with a harmonica!...

Photos & Review By: Mikey Jablonski K’naan performed on a chilly Sunday evening at Festival du Voyageur with an electrifying experience. The crowd was captivated from the moment he stepped on stage, delivering a high-energy set that seamlessly blended his distinctive voice with hits including “W...

21/02/2024

Photos & Review: Mikey Jablonski It was a semi warm Winter Saturday night in Winnipeg for Festival du Voyageur as The Strumbellas was headlining the night. Their setlist, a seamless journey through hits like "Spirits," "Running Scared," and the anthemic "We Don't Know," transformed the Tente Riviere Rouge Tent into a huge party Saturday evening. They even played some new songs from just released record “Part Time Believer” with songs such as “Hold Me”, and “Steal My Soul” with fans singing along to the new songs....

Photos & Review: Mikey Jablonski It was a semi warm Winter Saturday night in Winnipeg for Festival du Voyageur as The Strumbellas was headlining the night. Their setlist, a seamless journey through hits like “Spirits,” “Running Scared,” and the anthemic “We Don’t Know,” transformed the...

05/02/2024

Photos and Review by: Kristen Zarra February 3rd, 2024 marks Knox's first headlining show in Philadelphia, PA. As The Foundry opened, the venue buzzed with excitement as fans gathered to witness the rising star in action. Fellow Atlantic artist, Maryjo opened the night up with energetic hits as well as a Paramore cover. Knox's stage presence was magnetic, capturing the audience's attention from the moment he stepping onto the stage....

Can't get 'Not the 1975' out of your head? Check out this review and gallery of Knox's first headliner in Philadelphia, PA!

16/10/2023

Photos & Review: Mikey Jablonski In a night that can only be described as electrifying, Black Veil Brides stormed the stage at the Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on a Canadian Thanksgiving. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the band opened their set with the powerful anthem "Crimson Skies," immediately grabbing the audience's attention right off the bat As the concert progressed, the band continued to deliver a stellar performance, showcasing their musical performance....

Photos & Review: Mikey Jablonski In a night that can only be described as electrifying, Black Veil Brides stormed the stage at the Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on a Canadian Thanksgiving. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the band opened their set with the powerful anthem...

11/10/2023

Review & Photos by: Mikey Jablonski Barns Courtney took the stage at Park Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 5th and no one was expecting the crazy line up that was prepared for that evening. First up was James Bruner and his band right off the bat they went hard, very much a photogenic group that Mikey experienced. This is a new group that resonated well with Barns Courtney crowd....

Review & Photos by: Mikey Jablonski Barns Courtney took the stage at Park Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 5th and no one was expecting the crazy line up that was prepared for that evening. First up was James Bruner and his band right off the bat they went hard, very much a photogenic group....

08/10/2023

Review by: Jennifer Fry Cover Photo: Jimmy Eat World by Taylor Regulski Ocean City, Maryland hosted the first ever Ocean’s Calling Festival September 29th through October 1st. Last year was supposed to be the first year, but due to tropical storm Ian they had to cancel. The festival was located at Ocean City Inlet Beach, 809 South Atlantic Ave. The boardwalk and amusement park presented three stages for musical entertainment: The Sea Bright Stage, the Rockville Stage, and the Carousel Stage....

Review by: Jennifer Fry Cover Photo: Jimmy Eat World by Taylor Regulski Ocean City, Maryland hosted the first ever Ocean’s Calling Festival September 29th through October 1st. Last year was supposed to be the first year, but due to tropical storm Ian they had to cancel. The festival was locate...

05/10/2023

Photos and Review by Blanton Leigh On her first headlong tour, actress and insanely talented singer-songwriter, Katelyn Tarver brought along Jack Gray on this stop of the Compliments Only Tour in Carrboro, NC at the Cat's Cradle Back Room. I first discovered Tarver through the release of the Kool Aid EP (check it out if you haven’t), and I haven’t looked back....

Photos and Review by Blanton Leigh On her first headlong tour, actress and insanely talented singer-songwriter, Katelyn Tarver brought along Jack Gray on this stop of the Compliments Only Tour in Carrboro, NC at the Cat’s Cradle Back Room. I first discovered Tarver through the release of the Koo...

31/08/2023

Photos and Review : Jennifer Fry It’s summertimeAnd the livin’s easy……. Sunshine, a nice breeze, and warm weather are a perfect combination for those outdoor summer concerts. Last night at Merriweather was one of those perfect summer evenings, combined with sounds of guitar and vocals of reggae music. Slightly Stoopid brought their summer tour to Maryland which also included Sublime with Rome, The Movement, and Atmosphere....

Photos and Review : Jennifer Fry It’s summertimeAnd the livin’s easy……. Sunshine, a nice breeze, and warm weather are a perfect combination for those outdoor summer concerts. Last night at Merriweather was one of those perfect summer evenings, combined with sounds of guitar and vocals of ...

14/08/2023

Photos & Review by: Jennifer Fry Nescopeck is a small quaint town in northeast Pennsylvania surrounded by rolling hillsides and stunning farmland. The usual sound of birds singing is interrupted for a week every July with the sounds of a blues guitar riff traveling across the field at Briggs farm. Brigg’s farm is home to the Brigg’s Blues Festival, this year taking place July 6, 7, and 8th....

Photos & Review by: Jennifer Fry Nescopeck is a small quaint town in northeast Pennsylvania surrounded by rolling hillsides and stunning farmland. The usual sound of birds singing is interrupted for a week every July with the sounds of a blues guitar riff traveling across the field at Briggs farm. B...

31/07/2023

Photos & Review by: Jennifer Fry The second year of the Reggae Rise up Maryland Festival took place June 23rd, 24th & 25th on the Baltimore Peninsula. The lineup included the following acts: Friday: Vana Liya, Shwayze, Iya Terra, Higher Education, The Elovaters, Dale and the Zdubs, Tribal Seeds, Pepper, Stick Figure, and Koffee. Saturday: Kbong and Johnny Cosmic, Joe Samba, Fubar, Cydeways, Crooked Coast, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, The Movement, Collie Buddz, Citizen Cope, and Damian Marley....

The second year of the Reggae Rise up Maryland Festival took place June 23rd, 24th & 25th on the Baltimore Peninsula.

23/07/2023

Photos and Review By: Mikey Jablonski Volbeat and Halestorm came out to Canada Life Centre on their Summer tour on July 17th. The concert was an exciting experience from Halestorm to Volbeat. Halestorm started the night off hard with 3 banger classic songs from their set list which were “I Miss the Misery”, “Love Bites (So Do I)” and “I Get Off”....

Volbeat and Halestorm came out to Canada Life Centre on their Summer tour on July 17th. See what out photographer Mikey had to say!

12/07/2023

Photos and review: Mikey Joblonski July 6th at The Park Theatre The Acacia Strain hit the stage for their US/Canada summer tour. The concert was a thrilling experience from start to finish. The band took the stage with explosive energy, The crowd going crazy with mosh pits and deep growls from Vincent Bennett. The crowd erupted with them performing songs including ‘Chhinnamasta’, ‘Chain’ and ‘Send Help’ it was for sure a wild night in the park theatre....

Photos and review: Mikey Joblonski July 6th at The Park Theatre The Acacia Strain hit the stage for their US/Canada summer tour. The concert was a thrilling experience from start to finish. The band took the stage with explosive energy, The crowd going crazy with mosh pits and deep growls from Vinc...

03/07/2023

Photos and Review By: Kristen Zarra The Portals Tour Stops In Philadelphia Melanie Martinez is currently on traveling for her Portals Tour, and stopped at The Mann Center on June 30th in Philadelphia, PA. Fans lined up early in the day to snag a spot close to the stage, dressed in various outfits fitting for the theme. Opening up the night was…...

The Portals Tour recently stopped in Philadelphia, PA. See what our photographer Kristen captured from the night!

26/06/2023

Photos and Review by: Blanton Leigh Wednesday, what I can only describe as an alt-rock country band from Asheville, N.C., played a semi-local show at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, N.C. on June 15, 2023, on this stop of their North American tour, with support from the Chicago-based alternative band Tenci. I was so excited to cover their show after listening to their recently released critically-acclaimed album Rat Saw God....

Photos and Review by: Blanton Leigh Wednesday, what I can only describe as an alt-rock country band from Asheville, N.C., played a semi-local show at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, N.C. on June 15, 2023, on this stop of their North American tour, with support from the Chicago-based alternati...

26/06/2023

Photos and Review by: Jennifer Fry Another Day Dawns, a local band from Lehighton, Pennsylvania, joined Breaking Benjamin and Bush as an opening act on their most recent tour. On Thursday May 18th, 2023, Another Day Dawns welcomed family and friends to the homecoming show at Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes Barre, PA. Excitement was heard throughout the city welcoming home not only Another Day Dawns, but also local band Breaking Benjamin....

Photos and Review by: Jennifer Fry Another Day Dawns, a local band from Lehighton, Pennsylvania, joined Breaking Benjamin and Bush as an opening act on their most recent tour. On Thursday May 18th, 2023, Another Day Dawns welcomed family and friends to the homecoming show at Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilke...

25/06/2023

Photos and review: Mikey Jablonski Nickelback took the stage on June 20th at Canada Life Centre for their Get Rollin tour across the US and Canada. The concert was a thrilling experience from start to finish. The band took the stage with explosive energy, captivating the crowd with their signature rock sound. Chad Kroeger's powerful vocals resonated through the stadium....

Photos and review: Mikey Jablonski Nickelback took the stage on June 20th at Canada Life Centre for their Get Rollin tour across the US and Canada. The concert was a thrilling experience from start to finish. The band took the stage with explosive energy, captivating the crowd with their signature r...

22/06/2023

Photos and review by: Mikey Jablonski Thursday night was the second night of Jazz Fest at the MTC (Manitoba Theatre Centre) in Winnipeg, the audience was treated to an electrifying evening of music and performance by the talented RÊVE and the soulful Pop/R&B singer-songwriter Preston Pablo. With their unique blend of musical styles and captivating stage presence, they both delivered a memorable show that left the audience wanting more from each artist....

Photos and review by: Mikey Jablonski Thursday night was the second night of Jazz Fest at the MTC (Manitoba Theatre Centre) in Winnipeg, the audience was treated to an electrifying evening of music and performance by the talented RÊVE and the soulful Pop/R&B singer-songwriter Preston Pablo. With th...

25/05/2023

New Brunswick, New Jersey-based pop-punk four-piece Midtown is about to release their new cover EP, “We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write,” tomorrow 05/26/2023. “We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write” About “We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write” EP art…...

New Brunswick, New Jersey-based pop-punk four-piece Midtown is about to release their new cover EP, “We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write,” tomorrow 05/26/2023. “We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write” Abou...

15/05/2023

Review by: Kristen Zarra Three Nights, One Weekend, Endless Memories From May 12th-May 14th, Taylor Swift brought The Eras Tour to the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. Various artists are accompanying Swift throughout the tour and change depending on what date you attend. Paramore, beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridgers, girl in red, MUNA, or HAIM round out the openers throughout the tour, with GAYLE, …...

The Eras Tour stopped in Philadelphia PA for a 3 night weekend packed with incredible performances. Missed out? Relive the night here!

12/05/2023

Hot for Crime is punching straight into the rock scene with their debut self-titled album that dropped just a few weeks ago on April 28, 2023, and it’s hot. Hot for Crime Press Image About the Album This entire album is a burst of nostalgia that throws the listener straight back into the heyday of classic rock. It is a burst of bright and buzzy guitars, succinct percussion with the drums, and vocals with a powerful growl behind them....

Hot for Crime is punching straight into the rock scene with their debut self-titled album that dropped just a few weeks ago on April 28, 2023, and it’s hot. About the Album This entire album is a burst of nostalgia that throws the listener straight back into the heyday of classic rock. It is a... ...

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