Major League Return Home at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ [Photos]

Thursday night in Asbury Park felt like summer starting to wake back up. The boardwalk still had that early-season calm to it, but underneath it all, you could feel concert season beginning again as fans started lining up outside The Stone Pony more than an hour before doors opened, sitting along the sidewalk waiting for Major League’s return to touring.

Before the show, the band spent time around the boardwalk, taking photos near the carousel murals and soaking in the familiar atmosphere before heading backstage.

Known for their emotional lyrics, melodic hooks, and energetic blend of pop punk and easycore influences, Major League has remained a nostalgic favourite for fans of the early 2010s pop punk scene.

Celebrating 15 years of The Truth Is…, the New Jersey band brought a hometown energy that felt personal from the start. Friends, family, and longtime fans filled the venue, turning the night into something that felt bigger than just another stop on a tour.

Backstage in The Stone Pony green room, the band took part in a pre-show tattoo session. One of the funniest stories from the tour came from their videographer, who was constantly dropping peanuts everywhere backstage. The joke followed them long enough that the band decided to make it permanent, all getting matching peanut tattoos before the show.

That energy carried onto the stage.

The room stayed loud from the moment Major League walked out. Fans screamed lyrics back word for word, especially during fan favourites like “Seasons” and “From States Away,” with the crowd nearly overpowering the band at points. The set balanced emotional moments with the kind of chaotic energy that made this era of pop punk feel so connected in the first place.

An acoustic portion of the set briefly shifted the atmosphere inside the packed venue. For a few minutes, the room felt smaller and quieter before immediately exploding back into movement again.

What stood out most throughout the night was how natural everything felt. Nothing about the performance felt forced or overly polished. It felt like reconnecting with something familiar.

The night also featured high-energy sets from Rematch and Public Works before Hit The Lights closed out the show with the crowd fully locked in until the end.