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PHOTOS: Jonny Lang Live at SugarHouse


Singer/songwriter Jonny Lang packed the new event center at Sugarhouse Casino on Friday, June 24th, bringing his tasteful take on modern blues, rock and soul to an enthusiastic and receptive crowd. Donning blue jeans and a white RVCA t-shirt, the front-man captivated the audience with energetic guitar solos and a voice reminiscent of Philly’s own blue-eyed soul music.

His accomplished five-piece band pulled out all the stops when they opened the show with “Blew Up (The House)” — a poppy yet aggressive blues/rock song with a call and response vibe and feel-good fervor harking back to the roots of his inspiration.

Jonny Lang

Jonny Lang/ Thomas Weir

 The show took a turn when the band surprised the crowd with a killer cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Living in the City” mid-way through the set. The crowd ate it up as the band delivered an outstanding version of a well-known classic. The dynamic range went from low to high as the group traded solos while Lang introduced the members of his touring band.

Jonny Lang

Jonny Lang/ Thomas Weir

 If you like the music Jimi Hendrix popularized and you have a penchant for funk and soul then you should keep an eye out for Lang next time he comes to Philly.

Jonny Lang

Jonny Lang/ Thomas Weir

 Lang follows sold-out performances from famed country music artist LeAnn Rimes and Daily Show host Trevor Noah in the brand-new Event Center at Sugarhouse Casino. The Event Center is part of SugarHouse’s 2016 expansion rollout, with an expanded gaming floor and seven new food and beverage outlets, including Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House by Gibsons Restaurant Group, the casino’s high-end steakhouse.

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