September 8, 2017
Millstone, NJ
By Deaglan Howlett | Posted September 21, 2017
Earlier this month, Ryan Doyle and Dominick Cosola put on one of the first shows for local bands in Millstone, NJ. The two decided to have the show at the Millstone Elks Lodge and brought in a PA system, lights, and a group of teenagers all dying to see a concert in their town. The lineup consisted of Ryan Doyle, Cosola’s band Stay Home, Halogens, American Lions and my band Corrina, Corrina. When I wasn’t playing, I was busy taking videos of the bands on this bill to help document the first of many shows in Millstone.
Ryan Doyle
This is a clip of Ryan Doyle’s “Losing friends, losing time”. Doyle put on the show and played first that night. His set consisted of song reminiscing about summer nights and growing up.
For fans of: American Football, Kevin Devine, Manchester Orchestra
Stay Home
Stay Home covered “You’re So Last Summer” by Taking Back Sunday and it was a perfect fit. Although the band does not have any recorded music yet, their set gave me a mid 2000’s pop punk feel and they sounded very tight.
For fans of: Taking Back Sunday, New Found Glory, Real Friends
American Lions
This is a clip of American Lions playing their song “Drifter” off their 2014 EP “Peru”. This was my first time seeing them and they really blew me away with their energy. According to their spotify, their debut LP is coming out soon, but until then you can listen to the studio version of “Drifter”.
Halogens
Halogens were the last of the night and put on another great show. In this clip they are playing their hit “Ayudame!” off their 2016 self titled EP. I’ve lost count of how many times I have seen Halogens, but they continue to be my favorite local band and some of my best friends.
For fans of: Modern Baseball, Modest Mouse, Sorority Noise