Within Temptation and In Flames

Photos and review by Anthony Jacobsen

As this was one of our debut shows for Echo Wave Media, the stakes were high and we did not want to disappoint. Thankfully, the show was held at the amazing Filmore Theater in Philadelphia, with it's great staff, sound and lighting which set a perfect stage. 

Smash Into Pieces had a great entry with a synthwave retro feel.  They were a lighter sounding electro rock that brought the party.  Not a bad way to start the show. 

From behind a dark fog, In Flames took shape and fired up with an explosive set under the shroud of hazy blue lights. They have been one of my favorite bands for well over a decade, and it was spectacular to be able to capture them again. They played a newer blend of songs, but still gave the audience what they wanted with some older classics.  They even enlisted the help of former Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick! What a show to remember. 

Within Temptation erupted into a powerful performance with Sharon Den Adel and her fierce symphonic vocals. They held the audience captive, which was a great demographic of all ages. It was an absolute pleasure to experience this band in person. We look forward to their next visit!

So who are the two Co-founders behind Echo Wave? Glad you asked!

Anthony Jacobsen has had a camera in his hand for over two decades.  Whether he's on a mountain, on the stage, or in the studio, he's making the captures that matter. He's a bit of a Time Marauder and can be pretty elusive, but you can always find him in the pit. https://ajacobsen.com/

Meanwhile, growing up in north-eastern Pennsylvania on a steady diet of local rock legends Breaking Benjamin, Lifer, and Motionless in White,  Ryan Mullaney merged his love of music with his love of photography. So in 2015,  he climbed into ring shooting live concerts and never looked back.  https://www.instagram.com/ryanmullaneyphoto/ 

The Four Tops

Photos and Review by Ryan Mullaney

Legendary vocal quartet The Four Tops paid a visit to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on February 23rd, 2019, delivering a lively, high-energy performance that belied their 66-year career as performing artists. Featuring the surviving original member Abdul "Duke" Fakir, as well as an assortment of world-class musicians, The Four Tops showed no interest in slowing down. A diverse audience of all ages packed the Kirby Center, not wishing to leave even when the show was over, proving the longevity of the Motown legends will continue on for years to come, transcending generations, breaking barriers, and inspiring countless future artists to dive headlong into their passions and never look back. That is the true power of music.

Echo Wave Media brings you exclusive photos of this performance - one which you will not want to miss the next time The Four Tops are in your area.