Articles By Julie Hoffman
From Prog Epics to Emo Anthems: Coheed and Cambria + Taking Back Sunday Bring the Chaos
Summer tours don’t get much more scene-defining than this one: Taking Back Sunday and Coheed and Cambria joined forces for a co-headlining run that gave fans a double dose of early 2000s emo/post-hardcore power, supported by Foxing setting the tone as a special guest opener. The tour came to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on August 29, 2025.
published on 09/03/2025
Simple Plan's Bigger Than You Think! Tour Proves Growing Up Was Never the Plan
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- A flawless summer night on the Jersey Shore set the stage for pop-punk nostalgia as Simple Plan brought their Bigger Than You Think! Tour to the legendary Stone Pony Summer Stage on August 27, 2025. With support from Bowling for Soup, 3OH!3, and rising artist LØLØ, the sold-out show felt like a high-energy reunion of Warped Tour favorites mixed with fresh energy for a new generation of fans. From the opening notes to the final chorus, it was clear: for thousands packed into the Stone Pony, it was never just a phase.
published on 09/01/2025
Thomas Rhett Brings Heart, Hits, and Honky-Tonk Heat to New Jersey with his Better in Boots Tour 2025
Julie Hoffman has photos and a recap of Thomas Rett at PNC Bank Arts Center supported by Dasha and Tucker Wetmore on July 10, 2025.
published on 07/16/2025
PHOTOS from Third Eye Blind at PNC Bank Arts Center
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Third Eye Blind brought the fourth edition of the Summer Gods Tour to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on July 14, 2024 and photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos. The tour includes special guests Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A.
published on 07/21/2024
PHOTOS from Flogging Molly at Wellmont Theater
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Flogging Molly brought its Road to Rebellion Tour to the Wellmont Theater on February 17, 2024 and photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos. Amigo the Devil and Gen and the Degenerates were supporting acts.
published on 02/19/2024
PHOTOS from Midtown's 1st Annual Chrismukkah Spectacular at The Wellmont Theater
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Midtown presented their 1st Annual Chrismukkah Spectacular at The Wellmont Theater on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Special guests included Piebald, Houston Calls, and Save Face. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
published on 12/24/2023
PHOTOS from +Live+ Unplugged at MPAC
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On Friday, October 20, 2023, +Live+ performed at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
published on 10/24/2023
PHOTOS from Skid Row, Buckcherry, and Kurt Deimer at Wellmont Theater
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Skid Row brought The Gang's All Here Tour to the Wellmont Theater on September 8, 2023 with support by Buckcherry and Kurt Deimer. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
published on 09/10/2023
PHOTOS from Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour at PNC Bank Arts Center
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- New Found Glory has been out on the road with The All-American Rejects for the Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour, which came to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on August 15, 2023. The Get Up Kids and The Starting Line rounded out the bill. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
published on 08/18/2023
PHOTOS from Tori Amos at Count Basie Center for the Arts
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Tori Amos performed at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on Sunday, July 2nd and photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
published on 07/04/2023
PHOTOS from An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. at MPAC
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On Friday, March 31, 2023, Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presented An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor best known for his Tony-winning role as "Aaron Burr" in Hamilton, performed a mix of jazz-influenced soul, pop, standards and more with his band. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
published on 04/03/2023
PHOTOS from Third Eye Blind at Wellmont Theater
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Third Eye Blind had a sold out show at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair on March 24, 2023 and photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
published on 03/26/2023
Photos from State Champs at Starland Ballroom
(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- State Champs brought their tour to the Starland Ballroom on Wednesday, December 7th and photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos. Hunny, Between You & Me, and Save Face were also on the bill. Julie has photos from throughout the show.
published on 12/10/2022
PHOTOS from Hoobastank and Lit's "Tried-N-True" tour at MPAC
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- SoCal alt/rock bands Hoobastank and Lit came to the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Tuesday, October 18 as part of their “Tried-N-True” tour, alongside Alien Ant Farm and The Ataris’ vocalist Kristopher Roe. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
published on 10/21/2022
PHOTOS from an Epic Reggae Night at NJPAC
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On August 21, 2022, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) hosted a night of reggae legends. The lineup included UB40, the Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, reggae-fusion vocalist Maxi Priest, and the American band Big Mountain. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
published on 08/22/2022
