Journey Brings the Hits to Trenton Fans

Veteran band still rocks despite lineup changes over the years

Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:49pm

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Despite not knowing much about Journey beyond their biggest hits, the author was pleasantly surprised by the band's energetic performance in Trenton, New Jersey. The band has a new lead singer, Arnel Pineda, who has been with the group since 2007 and sounds remarkably similar to original frontman Steve Perry.

Why it matters

Journey is one of the most iconic classic rock bands, known for timeless anthems like "Don't Stop Believin'". The fact that they can still deliver an engaging live show decades after their heyday speaks to the enduring appeal of their music and the band's ability to evolve with a new lead vocalist.

The details

The author was offered free tickets to the Journey concert in Trenton about 45 minutes before showtime and decided to check it out, even though he didn't know many of the band's songs beyond their biggest hits. He was impressed by the energy of the performance and the vocal similarity between current singer Arnel Pineda and original frontman Steve Perry, who left the band in the 1990s. The group played all their classic songs, finishing strong with a trio of "Any Way You Want It", "Separate Ways", and "Don't Stop Believin'".

  • The concert took place on Thursday evening.
  • Journey is currently on their "Final Frontier Tour" and will be performing at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on May 23rd.

The players

Journey

An iconic American rock band known for hits like "Don't Stop Believin'", "Any Way You Want It", and "Faithfully".

Arnel Pineda

The current lead singer of Journey, who has been with the band since 2007 after the group discovered his vocal similarity to original frontman Steve Perry through YouTube videos.

Steve Perry

The original lead singer of Journey, who left the band in the 1990s.

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What they’re saying

“Flat out, the band can still rock. It was a lively show and one I'm very glad I saw.”

— Kyle Clark, Author (1057thehawk.com)

What’s next

Journey will be bringing their "Final Frontier Tour" to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on May 23rd.

The takeaway

Journey has managed to maintain their status as one of rock's most beloved bands, even with lineup changes over the years. Their ability to find a new lead vocalist in Arnel Pineda who can capture the essence of their classic sound has allowed them to continue delivering energetic live shows for their loyal fanbase.