The Maine return to XL Live in Harrisburg on 'XOXO Tour'

April 4, 2022

Less than a year after The Maine rolled through XL Live in Harrisburg supporting All Time Low the band returned to the venue for a headline performance produced by Harrisburg University Presents.

The Maine are no strangers to the touring circuit and have established themselves as mainstays in many markets across the country since they burst onto the scene in 2007. With each passing touring the band has continued to refine their live concert in experience into the well polished product it is today. The band is currently on the road supporting the 2021 release of 'XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time' as their return to Harrisburg marked the rough midpoint of this tour for the band. While in many markets a return this soon to the stage of XL Live would be unconventional, The Maine proved that the market was ready for more as the band packed the venue on a Thursday night.


Harrisburg University Presents has fostered the city into a true alternative market on the East coast and The Maine's late March 31, 2022 marked another milestone for the rising star promoters and venue in Harrisburg. The band's massive production amount of product filled the stage and the band's arrival was met with a burst of lighting fit for an arena.

The intimate stage at XL Live allowed The Maine to be even closer to the fans which made for an incredible duality through out the show as the band performed to a full dance floor only feet away from the first row and barely much higher than any of them. After kicking the night of strong with their most recent single "Sticky," the band moved quickly into an 18 song setlist that kept the crowd dancing and surfers coming over the barricade through out the performance. John O'Callaghan was kept busy all night as he made an effort to fist bump as many crowd surfers as he could when security was catching them at the barricade, all while delivering a stunning vocal performance. Alongside him on the tiny stage of XL Live, Jared Monaco and Garrett Nickelsen worked the crowd through out each song and somehow managed to avoid colliding into each other as they ran from side to side while playing.


Fans of all eras of The Maine were elated with the band's career spanning setlist in Harrisburg as mainstay favorites made the final list alongside new material which even included "Loved You A Little" featuring Charlotte Sands, who is out on tour supporting the band on this run. The Maine have been busy since their return to touring following the pandemic and are set to continue an upward trend as the band is set for some major appearances yet in 2022.

From the intimate stage of XL Live to their upcoming festival dates on the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas amongst emo and scene royalty, The Maine continue to prove that they are more relevant than ever in a genre crowded with competition. The 'XOXO Tour' hit all the marks of an incredible night out for casual and diehard fans alike as the band's technical performance led the way during the night with a stunning performance. From the fever inducing chorus of "Diet Soda Society" to the deafening sing a long on "Black Butterflies and Déjà Vu;" The Maine delivered (once again) for their fans in Pennsylvania. The performance was elevated even higher when coupled with their masterful usage of lighting and visual effects across the stage during the night that few bands have brought to the venue.


Harrisburg University Presents and XL Live out did themselves once again by booking this one, one can only imagine what they'll have in store next for fans in the market. One thing however is certain, 2022 is the year of The Maine and it is only just getting started for them. We are all just lucky to be a part of it with this intimate and one of a kind show on their tour.

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Matt Christine

Trivium and Jinjer bring the 'Ascend Above The Ashes Tour' to Lancaster

By Matt Christine • November 14, 2025
Trivium is back on the road in 2025 — and this time, they’ve brought Jinjer along for a blistering run across the U.S. on the “Ascend Above The Ashes Tour.” Over the last four years, the rock and metal world has seen a wild expansion of dream-team co-headlining and powerful support on tours, the kind fans never thought they’d see outside of wish lists. Rising metal powerhouse Jinjer has been in the international spotlight ever since they were forced to exit Slipknot’s 2022 tour to return home and support Ukraine’s war efforts. In the years since, they’ve become global ambassadors for both their country and the metal community. And even as the supporting act on this tour, the band was greeted by a massive turnout and a stage setup that matched their well-earned status in the scene. Their addition on this tour with Trivium was a match made in heaven (or hell) and a perfect compliment sonically. The band's 9 song setlist got the mosh pit moving and crowd surfers flowing ahead of the main event that evening. It may have been a Wednesday night , but you wouldn’t have known it based on the crowd’s energy leading up to Trivium’s 9:50 p.m. arrival. Pennsylvania showed once again why it has a reputation as one of the weirdest and yet strongest markets in the country for rock and metal. When the band’s massive stage slowly illuminated to reveal a dramatic backdrop, Trivium launched into their set with explosive force as strobes burst to blinding effects all around them. Trivium's 14 song set was a blistering pace of their greatest hits and new material that left little time for the band to chat with the crowd as they moved quickly from song to song. Frontman Matt Heafy nearly blended into the elaborate backdrop thanks to a jacket patterned almost identically, but he was impossible to miss as he tore across the stage from mic to mic, shredding through one technical assault after another. Much like Jinjer’s opening performance, Trivium delivered a razor-sharp, 80-minute set that pulled from across their expansive catalog. From the first crushing riff to the final crack of the snare, they gave Lancaster everything they had — and the packed pit gave it right back. Opening nights can often feel unpredictable, but Lancaster showed up ready, proving once again that this city doesn’t just attend shows — it sets the bar. If the rest of the “Ascend Above Ashes Tour” follows this lead, Trivium and Jinjer are in for one unforgettable run.

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.