The band Every Time I Die–formed in Buffalo, New York in 1998–is made up of original members Jordan Buckley (Guitar), Keith Buckley (Vocals), and Andy Williams (Guitar), along with Josh Newton (Bass) and Ryan Leger (Drums). They are considered one of the few Metalcore groups that infuse a good amount of Southern Rock and Math Rock tendencies… [Read more…]
March 15, 2012 by thetigertimes4
If you haven’t heard of the band Forger, you’re obviously not keeping up with the local scene. To not know Forger is to not know some of the greatest local hardcore music in the area. With influences such as Touché Amore, Converge, Minor Threat, and Verse, Forger is a four piece aggressive Hardcore Punk band… [Read more…]
March 2, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Mantra, as defined by the English Dictionary, is a sound considered capable of creating transformation. Kieran Lisney and Christopher Riggs are firm believers that their music is also their “Mantra.” Mantra is a two piece experimental conceptual group consisting of Chris Riggs (Track Editor & Mixer) and Kieran Lisney (Lead Vocals). Their music contains elements of… [Read more…]
January 31, 2012 by thetigertimes1
With the New Year here, it’s time to devote your money and time to another year of good music. Here is a list of upcoming concerts in the area duringthe next few months. January 25th at The Trocadero: Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows February 2nd at The Trocadero: Machine Head W/ Suicide Silence/ Darkest Hour/ Rise… [Read more…]
January 27, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Heavily influenced by such bands as Switchfoot, Muse, and Death Cab for Cutie, Chromatic Wakeup is an Alternative Dance Rock group hailing from the greater Reading area. Chromatic Wakeup is comprised of six members: front man AJ Fink (Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals), Nick Readdy (Keys, Vocals), Zac Cambria (Guitar, Vocals), Mark Gettis (Bass, Vocals), Rob… [Read more…]
January 13, 2012 by thetigertimes
January 6, 2012 by thetigertimes
Energy, Presence, Music: these are the three keys to a great live show. One group really captures these ideas. All I’ve Ever Known is an Alternative Rock/Popcore band of sixteen-year-olds from the surrounding area of Reading, Pennsylvania. Formed in May 2011, AIEK is one of the only local bands to feature a female front man–or, in this case,… [Read more…]
January 3, 2012 by thetigertimes1
With sweet breakdowns, amazing vocals, and spectacular stomping action on stage from their bassist, Have Faith Within is quickly becoming one of the youngest and meanest in the metalcore genre in Berks County and the surrounding area. With Nick Drey (Bass) and Fleetwood’s own Mitch Munoz (Drums), Zach Williams (Guitar), Colin Jensen (Vocals), and Logan Fox (Guitar),… [Read more…]
December 1, 2011 by thetigertimes1
The local music scene seemingly has hundreds of talented musicians, but one group stands out among the rest. Seventh Corvus, musically, is everything any musician should aspire to be. “I really like them. Their sound is amazing, especially with a didgeridoo. You can’t possibly hate a band with that,” FAHS sophomore Colton Plucker said. Their… [Read more…]
November 11, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Within Berks County alone, noteworthy local bands abound. The number of local cover bands and bands making their own material is mind-boggling. Each of the bands is unique in its stage presence, musical taste, and countless other things. The band United We Fall of Blandon was created in the summer of 2010 with Brian Erb playing bass… [Read more…]
November 8, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Fleetwood’s Hockey team is swiftly advancing towards the end of the 2011 – 2012 season, and we all the student body is proud! What? You weren’t aware of the Fleetwood Area Hockey team? That’s probably because it never officially existed until this year. With two seniors from Fleetwood Area High School–Brad Wanner and Joey Matteo–on the varsity team… [Read more…]
October 21, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Each year, students across Pennsylvania participate in a competition encompassing scholastic abilities, interviewing skills, performing arts, public speech, and personal fitness. This pageant is known as Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Young Woman Competition. The main motivation behind winning this ‘pageant’ is the opportunity of receiving a scholarship to a school of the winner’s choice. As of this summer,… [Read more…]
September 30, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Colin Underwood was born on 30 October 1993 in South Carolina. He is about six feet tall and has a full afro haircut. Colin’s huge rocker hair may look like it takes a while, but actually he wakes up with it, washes it, and lets it air dry. After high school, Colin would like to keep playing… [Read more…]
May 15, 2012 by thetigertimes4
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