Tag: Philadelphia

Hidden In Plain View / Punchline / Automatic 253 – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 12/15/18

In June it was announced that Hidden In Plain View were playing Philadelphia again for their yearly performance.  Unfortunately, guitarist Rob Freeman wasn’t able to play due to an accident leaving his wrist injured.  It wasn’t long until a make up date was announced that turned this summer show into a sort of holiday show… Read More Hidden In Plain View / Punchline / Automatic 253 – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 12/15/18

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Durand Jones & The Indications / Divino Nino – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 4/19/19

Once and awhile a great band comes along.  It isn’t just in the music or lyrics, but in the whole package.  From the recordings to the stage, each part of the band’s lifeline is magnificently executed.  As a music fan, as you get older, it gets harder and harder to find those bands that “click”… Read More Durand Jones & The Indications / Divino Nino – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA – 4/19/19

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We Are The Union / Kill Lincoln / Catbite – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 3/23/19

One of the best line ups of ska hit Philadelphia on March 23rd.  A fairly new record label, Bad Time Records, was responsible for this mini tour that went up and down the North East and each band is currently on the label’s roster.  The show started with Philly’s newest band Catbite.  The band features… Read More We Are The Union / Kill Lincoln / Catbite – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA – 3/23/19

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St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Valley Queen – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 2/16/19

What is already becoming a busy year, with tour dates already booked till August, St. Paul & The Broken Bones continue to tour and surprise audiences with their live show.  Last year we saw them release their latest effort Young Sick Camellia, and tour extensively in support of it, and 2019 will continue the tradition by… Read More St. Paul & The Broken Bones / Valley Queen – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – 2/16/19

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The Menzingers / Rozwell Kid / Iron Chic / Ramona – Musikfest Cafe – Bethlehem, PA – 8/18/18

The Menzingers returned to Bethlehem, PA as part of their two day Pennsylvania tour, the other show being in Lancaster, PA at the Chameleon Club.  The last time Menzingers graced Bethlehem with their performance was when they opened for Weezer at the Sands Event Center, this time the Menzingers are headlining and to the venue… Read More The Menzingers / Rozwell Kid / Iron Chic / Ramona – Musikfest Cafe – Bethlehem, PA – 8/18/18

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The Dull Blue Lights – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/5/18

Returning to Musikfest once again was local Philadelphia basement soul band the Dull Blue Lights.  Performing one of their most exhilarating sets I’ve seen yet at the Musikfest Cafe stage on the south side campus of Musikfest, Dull Blue Lights’ hour and half set featured covers and original material.  The band, now a four piece,… Read More The Dull Blue Lights – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA – 8/5/18

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The Get Up Kids / Kevin Devine / Shannen Moser – Trocadero Theatre – Philadelphia, PA – 12/31/17

Philadelphia rang in the New Year with The Get Up Kids at the Trocadero Theatre. Opening the show was local musician Shannen Moser and long time friend of the Get Up Kids Kevin Devine.  Shannen Moser opened the show with cello player Julia Peters and played a set of soft and blissful songs to a… Read More The Get Up Kids / Kevin Devine / Shannen Moser – Trocadero Theatre – Philadelphia, PA – 12/31/17

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Anthony Green / Good Old War / Found Wild – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 6/30/18

A celebration was had in Philadelphia at the Theatre of Living Arts on June 30th.  Hometown musicians Anthony Green and Good Old War both celebrated their debut albums turning 10 years old by playing each in full to a sold out crowd.  The tour, which has Found Wild, Good Old War, and Anthony Green, is… Read More Anthony Green / Good Old War / Found Wild – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 6/30/18

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Roger Daltrey performing “Tommy” with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – 6/19/18

An introduction isn’t needed for the likes of Roger Daltrey, if you weren’t aware, the lead singer of The Who is one of the most influential, larger than life, charismatic front man out there.  From the time The Who started to now, Roger Daltrey is a one of a kind, and it is rare to… Read More Roger Daltrey performing “Tommy” with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – 6/19/18

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