93.3 MMR-BQ

Saliva performing at the 2009 MMR-BQ

Okay, so maybe you aren’t into country. Country is not the only genre of music that throws some great summer concerts. In 2007, Philadelphia’s rock radio station, 93.3 WMMR ,started an annual “MMR-BQ” – a concert in mid-May to kick off the summer season. It is held at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, New Jersey. In the past, the concert has hosted bands such as Evanescence, Saliva, Velvet Revolver, ZZ Top, Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, and many more successful artists. This year, the event will take place on May 22ⁿ at 1pm and will feature 3 Doors Down, Seether, Papa Roach, Alter Bridge, Apocalyptica, Finger Eleven, Sick Puppies, and Rev Theory.

Unfortunately, this show is not free. Tickets start at $49.50 for the lawn area. Pit tickets are $75.00. However, for the first four bands performances, the event is general admission and you can get as close as you want. After the fourth band, security empties the area and only allows in those with specific tickets. You can buy tickets here.

The crowd at the 2009 MMR-BQ with the
Ben Franklin Bridge and a beautiful sunset in the background.

WMMR is home to many well-known disc jockeys and on-air talent in the Philadelphia area. You can expect to see special appearances by Preston and Steve, Pierre Robert, Matt Cord, Jaxon, and Jacky Bam Bam!