The Academy Is… and the Sleeping with Giants Tour came to Philadelphia and proved that they’re not your typical emo bands - Brittany Sturges does the requisite double-take..

After a long awaited CD release, fans of The High Court weren’t going to let anything ruin this release show–even the weather. Brittany Sturges took cover.

Motion City Soundtrack returned to Philadelphia to play a sold-out show. Brittany Sturges was there to bust a move with all the fans.

Silverchair is back and with a vengeance. Brittany Sturges was there to savor every moment of their performance.

With the March announcement that this tour would be their last, The Early November packed the Trocadero full of fans for one of their final shows. Brittany Sturges was there to say goodbye.

The Take Action Tour went on with the show, even with a change of the headlining band. Brittany Sturges didn’t ask for a refund.

Having heard amazing things about Anti-Flag’s live show, Brittany Sturges got the chance to see if they lived up to the hype.

After seeing Billy Talent perform, Brittany Sturges finally realizes what all the fuss is about – and it’s good!

Despite the charming accent, Brittany Sturges wasn’t won over by Badly Drawn Boy’s performance.

The Philly band IKE offered up a night of brotherly love and some great music. Brittany Sturges was there for every minute of it.

With their electronic pop-rock sound and odd stage antics, Men, Women & Children are somewhat of an acquired taste. Yet, this time around, their stage show won Brittany Sturges over.

Despite a promising line-up of up-and-coming indie rockers- Straylight Run supported by Matt Pond PA, Street to Nowhere and Kevin Devine- Brittany Sturges ended the night disappointed.

The Never Shave Again Tour may have had Silverstein with top billing, but as Brittany Sturges found out, it was Aiden who stole the show.

Despite cold weather and the rain, fans huddled under umbrellas, in anxious anticipation for New Found Glory. Brittany Sturges found their faith not entirely misplaced.

Who says you have you pay a lot of money for a good concert? Brittany Sturges , after an evening of up-and-coming Philadelphia talent, wholeheartedly disagrees.

Despite rain and hot weather, Bon Jovi heads back to Philly to give them yet another taste of some bad medicine. Brittany Sturges approves.

Yellowcard saves the day on an otherwise uneventful night. Brittany Sturges was won over.

Just in time for Brittany Sturges’ 4th of July activities, Panic! at the Disco stopped in to Philly for a bit of action and to shake things up.

Everything is alright when Motion City Soundtrack takes the stage. Except Brittany Sturges can’t get that tune out of her head.

The Piano Man returned to Philly for the third of five sold-out shows. Brittany Sturges explains why the man still fills the place.