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| Justin Allen and Bret Johnson from A Heartwell Ending kick out the jams at their performance at the Knights of Columbus in Middletown, NJ - 9/29 |
After three days hanging out in beautiful South River, Andy hangs with the members of A Heartwell Ending - 9/30 |
Keyboardist Will Schuck, bassist Jason Lopez and drummer Robert McCann whip up the enthusiastic New Jersey audience - 9/29 |
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| A Heartwell Ending on the steps of HIP HQ with HIPsters Rob Fitzgerald, Jacob Pastrovich, and Megan Albert - 9/30 |
Kicking it out at full throttle, Justin Allen and the hard rockin' boys from A Heartwell Ending work their magic in Middletown, NJ - 9/29 |
With a bus as huge as the buzz they are generating on their current tour, A Heartwell Ending poses in the front yard of HIP HQ - 10/1 |
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| Bringing the over the top rock action to the kids of central New Jersey, A Heartwell Ending plows through their upbeat set - 9/29 |
This guy "does" Rock! A Heartwell Ending guitarist Bret Johnson in the driver's seat of his band's huge travelling party mobile - 10/1 |
Justin and Bret from A Heartwell Ending give the audience all they have during a spirited version of "If Looks Could Kill" - 9/29 |
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| Outrageously dynamic Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams whips up a sold out crowd at the School of Rock - 9/27 |
Paramore bassist John Hembree raises his bass while the kids snap away at the School of Rock in South Hackensack, NJ - 9/27 |
Hayley Williams from Paramore gives the crowd at the School of Rock what they want: full throttle rock action! - 9/27 |
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| Paramore bassist John Hembree encourages the youthful audience to sing along with their big hit "Emergency" - 9/27 |
Hayley and her Paramore cohorts get up in the faces of their enthusiastic crowd at the School of Rock in NJ - 9/27 |
Hayley Williams is smart, sassy, and an excellent front person: here she is strutting her stuff at the School of Rock - 9/27 |
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| HIPsters Christina Lupinacci and Megan Albert hang with Strike Anywhere's Matt Smith after their show in Asbury Park, NJ - 9/22 |
Thomas Barnett and his band Strike Anywhere whip up an enthusiastic, youthful audience at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park - 9/22 |
Strike Anywhere's demon lead guitarist Matt Smith rips it up during their Stone Pony all ages show in Asbury Park - 9/22 |
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| Strike Anywhere lead singer Thomas Barnett bonding with his rabid fans during an intense moment at The Stone Pony - 9/22 |
HIPster Christina Lupinacci and newest HIP staffer Jacob Pastrovich share a moment with Strike Anywhere frontman Thomas Barnett in Asbury Park - 9/22 |
With lots of rage and tons to say, Strike Anywhere's charismatic Thomas Barnett rips it up for an enthusiastic New Jersey audience - 9/22 |
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| Favourite Sons' dynamic lead singer Ken Griffin, bassist Matthew Werth, and guitarist Justin Tripp performing at The Mercury Lounge in NYC - 9/22 |
Favourite Sons' guitarist Carmine DeGennaro adds some acoustic flavor to his band's "big sound" at The Mercury Lounge - 9/22 |
Favourite Sons' guitarist Justin Tripp adds back up vocals during his band's inspiring set in NYC - 9/22 |
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With a sense of melodic drama second to none, Favourite Sons' lead singer Ken Griffin pours out his soul
at The Mercury Lounge - 9/22 |
Favourite Sons' rock solid and inventive drummer A.J. Edmiston keeps the beat during his band's recent NYC performance - 9/22 |
Bassist Matthew Werth of Favourite Sons creates sonic thunder during his band's performance at The Mercury Lounge - 9/22 |
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| Andy outside HIP HQ proudly donning his excellent gift from Harry Awdey: A Michigan Wolverines bucket hat. - 9/17 |
Taking NYC by storm, Lennon and her all star band kick out a ferocious set at Sin-e on the Lower East Side - 9/16 |
On the plush Lennon tour bus, her and the band during their interview Powerplay Music Television - 9/16 |
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| Andy from HIP cuddling up with his new friends from Tennesee - Lennon and her kick-ass band! - 9/16 |
Overflowing with passion and intensity, Lennon works up the Sin-e audience while her band pumps up the volume - 9/16 |
New Jersey's latest hopeful Rachel Zamsteen giving it her all at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park - 9/15 |
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| Guitarist (and video director!) Jack Roberts joins Rachel Zamsteen on stage at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park - 9/15 |
Rob from HIP sharing a jovial and upbeat moment with The Garden State's newest sensation, Rachel Zamsteen - 9/15 |
Kenyata Sullivan leading The Majestic Twelve in a silly and pensive moment during their set in NYC at Method - 9/12 |
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| Amazing DJ and all around cool dude Kutmasta Kurt warms up The Bowery Ballroom audience prior to the Dr. Octagon performance - 9/9 |
The flamboyant and irrepressible Dr. Octagon whips up an appreciative NYC crowd at The Bowery Ballroom - 9/9 |
The talented Denis Deft helps out Dr. Octagon (aka Kool Keith) with some terrific rappin' in NYC - 9/9 |
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| Kool Keith returns to NYC as Dr. Octagon and performs "Trees", his highly anticipated new video! - 9/9 |
Direct from lovely Wilmington, North Carolina, The Majestic Twelve perform an inspired set at Method in NYC - 9/12 |
Awesome drummer Anthony Cribb, guitarist Alex Alexander and bassist Mike D'Alesandro of The Majestic Twelve kick out the jams in NYC - 9/12 |
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| Kenyatta Sullivan, the fearless and indefatiguable leader of The Majestic Twelve displays his passion during his band's recent set in NYC - 9/12 |
The Majestic Twelve's hard rockin Anthony Cribb and Alex Alexander impress the large audience at Method - 9/12 |
Kenyatta Sullivan, along with the Majestic Twelve's rock solid guitarist Joey Stewart at Method in NYC - 9/12 |
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| A more fun and enthusiastic bunch of guys you will never meet! The Majestic Twelve during their stay at the HIP Hotel - 9/11 |
Preparing their instruments for their big NYC show, Alex, Joey and Anthony enjoy the front yard sunshine at the HIP Hotel - 9/11 |
Andy from HIP hanging out with his dear friend and constant inspiration Kenyatta on the steps of the HIP Hotel in South River, NJ - 9/12 |