Sleeping With Sirens' SOLD OUT return to Reading on the 'Family Trees Tour'

May 25, 2023

Fresh off the release of their newest album, 'Full Collapse,' Sleeping With Sirens returned to Pennsylvania for an intimate SOLD OUT performance at Reverb in Reading.

Long known as a touring mainstay and approaching legendary status within the scene at this point in their career - Sleeping With Sirens are currently on the road on what they've called the 'Family Tree Tour' named for one of the many excellent songs off their recent released. Although the line up may be a bit different than when the band burst onto the scene in 2010 it has been relatively consistent since 2020 with the band releasing 2 of their best albums with this current group. Frontman Kellin Quinn has led the band through highs and lows throughout their decade plus career with dozens of tours, festivals & more but nothing compares to the revival of the scene that took place through (and after) the pandemic. Sleeping With Sirens were never truly gone so it's hard to say they are "back" but it safe to say they better than ever as they've found new energy within their material and their fans have helped sell out multiple tours in a row now.

Across 15 songs Kellin Quinn and Sleeping With Sirens delivered a flawless career-spanning set that had the crowd moshing and crowd surfing from start to finish. The band wasted no time getting the night started strong as they walked on stage to a burst of illuminated LED lights and a video wall with their logo brightly displayed. Suddenly the crowd lurched forward as Kellin Quinn shouted hello and the band kicked off the opening riffs of "Tally It Up: Settle the Score" that instantly resulted in crowd surfers coming over the barricade. All night the crowd gave Sleeping With Sirens 250% of their energy as they moshed, screamed, sang, danced and crowd surfed like the show was the last one they'd ever be at. Reverb in Reading is easily the smallest venue the band is playing this tour and this intimate show gave the band's fans a chance to be closer than ever to their favorite group.


Through out the night Kellin Quinn strutted across the stage and made sure to high five as many fans as he could while security was doing their best to contain the ocean of surfers coming over. A few well placed acoustic songs gave the band, the crowd and security a second to catch their breathe but things quickly picked back up at the end of the set. The notable highlights of the set came as a surprise as many would have expected to be some of the band's more notable work like "If You Can't Hang" or their cover of "Iris" when in fact it ended up being the majority of their new songs. Quinn did belt out perfect vocals on the old songs however but there was a different energy and vigor amongst all of the guys during the choruses of "Talking to Myself" and even more noticeably on songs like "Bloody Knuckles" and "Crosses."


As the night came to a close and the final crowd surfers made their way across the barricade fans began to file towards the exits very much aware of how special of a night this sold out show in Reading. PA was. Sleeping With Sirens have played venues 2x and 3x larger through out this entire tour and Reverb was treated to a stunning performance on a Tuesday night from one of the best band's in the scene. These shows don't happen very often but when they do they are the ones that people talk about for years to come. Will Sleeping With Sirens be back to Reverb? We sure hope so because Reading, PA will be there to turn up for them and give it all even if it is a school night for many.

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Matt Christine

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By Matt Christine • November 14, 2025
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Taylor Acorn returns home to Pennsylvania at the Archer Music Hall

By Matt Christine • November 12, 2025
Taylor Acorn’s return to Pennsylvania to the Arrow at the Archer Music Hall in Allentown was a homecoming a long time coming after a massive year of touring and festival appearances. Just a few weeks after performing at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas - and fresh off wrapping The Summer School Tour - Taylor Acorn returned to Pennsylvania with clear momentum behind her. Touring in support of her newly released LP, she arrived at The Arrow at the Archer in Allentown with a setlist shaped around this new chapter of her sound. The fresh material wasn’t just sprinkled into the night; it was the thread that held the entire show together. And while Acorn hasn’t forgotten her roots in the pop-punk world, it’s obvious that these newer songs give her a wider lane to move in and let her shine bright onstage. The Arrow itself proved to be an ideal setting. The room was full but comfortable, with that sweet spot where you can feel the crowd’s energy without fighting for space. Warm lighting and a clear sightline from almost anywhere in the venue helped create a sense of connection the moment Acorn stepped out. It didn’t take long for the entire place to settle into a rhythm—heads nodding, hands in the air, and plenty of voices shouting back the lines they knew. Between songs, Acorn kept the energy light and the banter genuine. She shared quick stories, poked fun at herself, and made it clear she appreciated being back in her home state. Nothing dragged, nothing felt overly rehearsed—it all stayed grounded in the good-natured vibe that filled the room. By the end of the night, The Arrow at the Archer felt less like a tour stop and more like a celebration of where Acorn is right now: an artist still rooted in the scene that raised her, but growing fast and sounding sharper than ever. The crowd felt it, the room carried it, and Acorn made sure everyone left buzzing. A strong show, a great space, and the kind of night that makes you want to catch her again before the tour moves on.

Kaleo bring the 'Mixed Emotions Tour' to from Iceland to Allentown

By Matt Christine • September 19, 2025
On September 16, 2025, Icelandic rockers KALEO brought their Mixed Emotions Tour to Allentown’s Archer Music Hall, with Quarters of Change and Júníus Meyvant on the bill.