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Alternative Rock

Drummer Departs Emo Rock Band After 25 Years Over Sobriety, Creative Issues Drummer Departs Emo Rock Band After 25 Years Over Sobriety, Creative Issues
Drummer Departs Emo Rock Band After 25 Years Over Sobriety, Creative Issues The drummer of a well-known emo and pop-punk bank from Long Island said he has left the group, citing sobriety and creative differences. After 25 years of rocking out with Taking Back Sunday, Mark O'Connell announced his departure from the band in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Rockville Centre, New York, native joined the Amityville-based group in 2001 when he replaced Steven DeJoseph, Billboard reported. O'Connell said the decision to leave wasn't easy and "wasn't entirely my own." "Over the past few years, I've focused on my family and personal growth, includin…
The Gaslight Anthem, Asbury Park Brewery Release Special Beer Before Concert At The Stone Pony The Gaslight Anthem, Asbury Park Brewery Release Special Beer Before Concert At The Stone Pony
The Gaslight Anthem, Asbury Park Brewery Release Special Beer Before Concert At The Stone Pony A New Jersey alternative rock band is releasing a special beer right before playing at an iconic Asbury Park concert venue. The Gaslight Anthem is partnering with Asbury Park Brewery to create "Stay Lucky," a limited-edition beer to be sold starting on Thursday, Aug. 15, the brewery said in a news release. The band that formed in New Brunswick in 2006 will perform at The Stone Pony on Friday, Aug. 16. Stay Lucky is a hazy IPA with peach and mango aromas with a 6.5 percent ABV. It's named after the second song on the band's 2010 album 'American Slang'. The brewery said Stay Lucky …