Yellowcard bring '20 Years of Ocean Avenue' to Pennsylvania with Mayday Parade, Story of the Year & This Wild Life

August 21, 2023

2023 has continued to be another year in the golden revival of pop punk bands as Yellowcard's reunion tour has swept the country by storm with a massive supporting cast that included Mayday Parade, Story of the Year & This Wild Life for the closing leg. From the minute the band announced their first reunion date, 'Yellowcard fever' has swept the nation by storm as the timing couldn't have been better for the band's revival amidst the renewed interest within the genre. Their farewell tour saw the band playing a majority of intimate clubs with a good amount being sold out and others not quite hitting that mark - when it came to ticket sales for their return few hotter tours existed as fans flocked to see their favorite band once more on the stage.


Fueled by the hype the band hit the road with a strong first leg of the tour that sold out almost instantly before a second round of tour dates were added that included the local date in Hershey, Pennsylvania the Giant Center. Not only was the band joined by an incredibly strong cast of talented bands but they fused the party into the tour by bringing 'Emo Night Brooklyn' out on the road for the tour to keep the vibes up all night long. The combination of having a DJ on stage set a new standard within the industry that all tours should look to copy. Yellowcard hit the stage to a crowd that had already sang their lungs out to a massive setlist of hits from Mayday Parade, Story of the Year & This Wild Life. Across all 3 support sets the Giant Center crowd had everything from mosh pits, crowd surfers & more that set the bar high for the arrival of the pop punk veterans on stage.


Across nineteen songs Yellowcard not only reminded their fans that it "was never a phase" but also why they were one of the biggest bands in the scene before disbanding. You could close your eyes at any point in their set you could close your eyes for a brief second to be transported back to a parking lot on Warped Tour (granted it was a lot colder in the arena than the sweaty summer sun ever was). The setlist wove the crowd through the band's historic legacy of songs that included some surprises along the way such as Derek Sanders from Mayday Parade coming out to sing "Hang You Up" with that band. Critically the tour's success speaks louder than any words about the performance ever could. Yellowcard has always been one of the strongest bands in the scene and some time off the road did them wonders as they've returned possibly better than ever despite that cliche.


Since their return Yellowcard has been nonstop and one can only wonder what is next for the band as they wrapped up the biggest (and possibly most successful) tour of their career a few days after the performance at the Giant Center in Hershey. Pop punk is back and bigger than ever so it wouldn't be surprising to see the band come out swinging with some new material for fans. Whatever the future holds Yellowcard have really notched their place in history with this tour of comebacks alongside Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance - for now all we can do is be thankful that we all go to sing "Ocean Avenue" together at least one more time and wait patiently for whatever comes next for Yellowcard.

Yellowcard

with Mayday Parade, Story of the Year & This Wild Life

20 Years of Ocean Avenue Tour


Giant Center - Hershey, PA

August 15, 2023

Article Written By:

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.