Music
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A&E in FishtownPHOTOS: 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…
Thomas Weir | 06/27/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesLOCAL BAND INTERVIEW: Northern Liberties’ CLOAKZ
Somewhere nestled in between the fuzzy jazzmaster and pop chords of Philly’s CLOAKZ lies the smooth vocals of Zachary Ciancaglini. On the group’s debut record, Semi-Autographic EP, you can hear…
Justin Helm | 06/22/2016 -
A&E in FishtownAl-Bustan Seeds of Culture Bringing Middle Eastern Music to Oxford Mills This Weekend
Art has an uncanny way of bridging cultures together in a way that can touch both performers and observers. One opportunity for local residents to embrace the art and culture…
Justin Helm | 06/01/2016 -
A&ELocal Band Interview: Mercury Radio Theater
How can I best describe Philly’s Mercury Radio Theater? Well, if Gogol Bordello raced around in The Dead Milkmen’s “Bitchin’ Camaro” then Mercury Radio Theater would be the skid marks…
Justin Helm | 06/01/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesSee You at Liberty Lands Music Fest 2016 This Saturday
Liberty Lands (Third and Poplar Streets) will be the place for family-friendly fun this Saturday, June 4. The annual Liberty Lands Music Fest, hosted by Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA),…
Whitney Johnson | 06/01/2016 -
A&E in FrancisvilleRanch Records: Francisville Home to Cassette-Based Independent Label
Sam Rudich has been living in his house on Vineyard Street in Francisville for 6 years. “Honestly it was here and it was cheap. I’ve always liked it. I’ve watched…
Sean Kearney | 05/23/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesMusic Row: Queen of Jeans NoLibs Residency Starts Tonight!
Fans of lush, old-school female harmonies with spring reverb guitars will love Philly’s Queen of Jeans. Having formed a little over a year ago, this local band is off…
Justin Helm | 05/06/2016 -
Features in Strawberry MansionHip-Hop Hooray: Local Man Talks Music To Improve Mental Health
When Ronald Crawford taught his first class in 2005, he put a lot of thought into his outfit. Finally settling on a pair jeans, a white tee, a fitted cap…
Cindy Stansbury | 05/05/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondMusic Row: Your Guide to Local Music
Since 1933, the Polish American String Band (PASB) has been a hugely entertaining tradition in the largely Polish community of Port Richmond. Originally led by Joseph Jankowski, this largely volunteer-based…
Justin Helm | 04/07/2016 -
Features in FishtownWeekend Show Preview: Cherry @ Kung Fu Necktie this Sunday
A not to be missed and much anticipated album release show comes to Fishtown at Kung Fu Necktie, Sunday April 3rd. Philadelphia-native Russell Edler’s latest project, Cherry, is quickly gaining…
Justin Helm and Jen Painter | 04/01/2016 -
FeaturesMusic Row: Your Monthly Guide to Local Music
Local Band Review Bardus, a Riverwards-based power trio creates walls of fuzzy guitars, strained vocal melodies and powerful drums in their music. If Minor Threat and Neurosis were cross bred…
Justin Helm | 02/26/2016 -
FeaturesMusic Row: Your Monthly Guide to Local Music
Local Band Review There are so many great reasons to be in Philly right now. One reason, without a doubt, is that it’s the up-and-coming music city on the East…
Justin Helm | 01/28/2016