Memphis May Fire Brings Heat to the Enclave

This past Thursday February 9th, I hit the Enclave with Josh Montedoro Photography, another FAM member, for a live concert that consisted of four bands. It was my first show of 2023 and it set the mark for the beginning of what is going to be another busy concert season. The venue quickly became very packed, and to start everyone off, Pittsburgh female fronted hard rock band Drown The Deep opened the evening with an...

The Collection of Souls (with Coffee!!)

It was time to hit what would be the final show for me of 2022 at Black Forge Coffee at Mckees Rocks, PA, and I was joined by none other than Martian as we looked forward to seeing September Mourning. It was a very packed show as everyone looked forward to having their souls collected. Once everyone got settled in, it was time for the show to begin. The very lovely and talented Dematus took...

An Evening with Eva X and Friends

This past Tuesday November 22nd, Distortion Productions hosted their last show of 2022 at the Black Forge Coffee in Mckees Rocks, PA. It was a solemn night with the fact this would be their final show of the year, but it also made its mark as a way to show everything they have accomplished and gave us a proper introduction to one of the artists that recently joined their roster, Eva X. To start the...

Nexev Does It For The Kids!

Twice a year, they gather for one sole purpose. One singular mission. Playing video games 24 hours to help raise money to go the Extra Life charity to help sick kids in Children’s Hospital. This would be the 7th year of Nexev manager Cody Howard hosting the events, one that already took place on April 16th, and then the past one that took place November 7th. He has been largely successful with the events he...

Black Ridge Lights Up the City with their CD Release Party for “Raw Power”

Black Ridge hosted their “Raw Power” CD Release Show at Next Door Café on Thursday, November 10th. A close friend (Bill from Build the Scene) suggested Jana (the boss of my fam, First Angel Media) and I attend, and he didn’t exactly have to twist our arms to make it happen. Anyone who has any experience with these guys absolutely adores them. A chance to see an amazing band with my amazing friends? Count me...

Through the Looking Glass: AL1CE As Above Tour

There is a saying that goes along the lines ‘you can walk in and decide to influence the room no matter where you go’. I can say I experienced that many times, and on Sunday when I walked into Black Forge Coffee House in Mckees Rocks, PA, it was one of those times. I knew it would be special. Distortion Productions was hosting AL1CE for their Pittsburgh stop during their As Above Tour. Once everyone...

A Night of Metal at Porky’s

To those who were shocked to see me in the outside ring of a mosh pit, I do admit that my look is more ‘unassuming mom’ but those who know me well, know that I grew up in mosh pits and my favorite memories of shows usually involve insane moments of possible injury; so when my friend and coworker told me his show was probably going to be too brutal to get good photos safely…...