Bayside at Stone Pony on November 16, 2008

Bayside's finished the final show of their tour at the Stone Pony last week with supporting acts The Status, The Matches, and Valencia. Now, to be honest, I don't think anyone really cared for the Matches. Well, there were people in front of the stage while they were playing, but maybe that's because they didn't have anywhere else to move? The Status and Valencia both displayed solid performances. Bayside played a 90 minute set which was much longer than December 2008's show at Stone Pony. They played music from all of their full length albums and even slowed the night down with "Don't Call Me Peanut" which can be viewed below.

Hamilton @ Angels and Kings

Well, I must say. I probably wouldn't have showed up to JUST see I Am the Avalanche play A&K on November 15th. In fact, I didn't even catch them that night. Don't get me wrong, I would have, but an old friend was nice enough to keep me company that night. I certainly didn't want to make him sit through 4 hours of acoustic emo/punk/pop torture (something I happen to adore, mind you).

One of the guys from Hamilton remembered I had written review about them about a month ago, and was nice enough to let me know they were playing again.

Hamilton definitely had a much larger crowd this time around. In fact, I had to stand on my seat in order to get a good picture. Last time they played at A&K, I was able to enjoy them from the comfort the cozy lounge couches.

As I said before, my friend Chris isn't really into the scene, but as SOON as Hamilton mentioned they only had two more songs to play, Chris perked up saying with strong conviction (and a dash of disappointment), "That's It!? But why? They're way better than any of the other bands that just played?" Yeah, Chris, you're not the only one. I definitely feel a little cheated too.

It's true. These guys are great, and I will always go out and see them whenever possible. I added two pictures above I took of Hamilton at Angels & Kings. These guys truly have that unique ability to turn the most unlikely of fans into a fan.

Fall Out Boy and No Doubt in Bamboozle 2009

New school and old school unite at Bamboozle 2008 with Fall Out Boy and No Doubt headlining.

To think...this is just the tip of the ice berg with this year's surprises.

Bamboozle 2009 also arrives just in time for kids to have their FOB songs memorized off of their new record, Folie a Deux, set to release on December 16th, 2008.

Let the Bamoozle 2009 guessing games begin!

No Doubt Comeback!?

Looks like No Doubt will be returning to the music scene after all. NoDoubt.com features band members "chatting" about a tour in 2009. The chatting alluded they would begin writing new songs again, but certainly start playing venues and shows before a new record.

What NYC venues will No Doubt be playing? My guess is they could probably even do MSG if they wanted.

Could this mean a Bamboozle 2009 "surprise guest?"

I am REALLY anticipating new songs, but I need to keep in mind that 7 years have passed since Rock Steady.

My question is, can they adapt to the current scene, and make it big again like Green Day, or are they just a thing of the past?

The Sleeping in Recording and Announce Tour Dates

The Sleeping are entering Salad Day Studios today to record their third full length album. The band will be recording throughout the next month. More updates will be announced in the near future via The Sleeping's Myspace.

The Sleeping will also be playing a local show at Toad's Place in New Haven, Connecticut on December 12th. They've also scheduled a tour to kick off the new year with Funeral for a Friend.

Will The Sleeping headline Irving Plaza??