Maria’s Local Radar: Brian Fallon – Live At Starland Maria Shields March 23, 2016 Columns (Photo by Jeff Crespi) Friends and family, we meet again. If you are an avid reader of the Radar, you know I always have ongoing support for New Jersey’s own Brian Fallon. I had the pleasure of reviewing...
Sixx:A.M./Apocalyptica @ Starland Ballroom Tim Louie July 1, 2015 Concerts SAYREVILLE, NJ—Back in October of last year, Sixx:A.M. announced that they would finally be touring for the first time since Cruefest in 2008. Three albums later, this tour was way overdue! For those living und...
The 1975 @ Starland Ballroom Melanie Gomez February 11, 2015 Concerts SAYREVILLE, NJ — In support of their self-titled debut album, English rockers The 1975 performed at Starland Ballroom alongside opening bands Young Rising Sons and CRUISR. The 1975’s set included songs f...
An Interview with Taking Back Sunday: Happiness Is … The Holidays Ryan McGrath December 24, 2014 Interviews 2 With Taking Back Sunday’s rich and nostalgic history still resonating within today’s music scene through the impact they’ve made from timeless anthems like “You’re So Last Summer,” “MakeDamnSure” and “Cute ...
Social Distortion @ Starland Ballroom Doktor John November 19, 2014 Concerts SAYREVILLE, NJ—The night at newly and gorgeously renovated Starland Ballroom started with two sedate opening bands, folk-rockers Johnny Two Bags and the garage band, The Whigs. Then, shortly after 10 p.m., ...
Say Anything @ Starland Ballroom Amy Ebeling August 27, 2014 Concerts SAYREVILLE, NJ—10 years after the release of the cult favorite ...Is A Real Boy, Say Anything are captivating listeners and creating relevant and engaging music. The group premiered their latest LP, Hebrews...
Interview with Roger Earl from Foghat: Still A Fool For The City Chris MacDermott January 8, 2014 Interviews 1 As the drummer and sole surviving member of the original Foghat lineup, Roger Earl could easily retire and tell never-ending road warrior stories down at the local bar. Instead, he's still on the road kicki...
Streetlight Manifesto @ Starland Ballroom Diane Szulecki December 25, 2013 Concerts SAYREVILLE, NJ—“We’re not done forever. We’re done for now,” said Tomas Kalnoky to a sold-out crowd during the middle show of a three-day run at Starland Ballroom. Usually, a statement about being “done”—ev...
The Aquarian Weekly’s Holiday Concert Series At The Starland Ballroom Joe Cirilo December 4, 2013 Columns With the cold of the end of the year and the holiday season upon us, The Aquarian Weekly’s Holiday Concert Series is here to please, with the warm embrace of great music to ensure your 2013 goes out with a ...
Blink-182 @ Starland Ballroom Maria Mar October 30, 2013 Concerts SAYREVILLE, NJ—When asked the question, “What do you like to do for fun?” the answer is always concrete and simple: Go to shows. In my opinion, there is nothing like the experience of a concert—the energy, ...
