Philadelphia Music & Theater Events Calendar

The Launch Party is a highly inventive, interactive experience (a la Tony N Tina's Wedding) that will have audience members up out of their chairs and part of the action starting this June. The show takes VIP party goers (the audience) on a wild journey through a multi-room party space with a plot twist around every corner. The Launch Party's original script finds present-day Philadelphia bursting with excitement. A cast of the city's most influential and in some cases infamous party promoters, publicists and wannabe celebrities are throwing a launch party for an innovative new fragrance. ...

Eef Barzelay is the S.S.W.G (singer/songer/with/guitar) for the band Clem Snide. He enjoys old-timey music but also has an out-of-left-field interest in the apocalyptic and the ways human folly and failure might influence it. He is touring behind his latest solo release "Lose Big," out in June on Savoy Records. Ferraby Lionheart was born in LA, although it is often written that he was born in Nashville. This is because he grew up there. And perhaps because his music sounds a little country sometimes. He kept trying to write songs for a long time. He served pizzas for a little while. Jon ...

At the tender age of eleven, a friend convinced Federico Aubele to be a couple of Beatles and start playing guitar-- �You�ll be George, I�ll be John,� he said. His friend eventually became interested in literature, but for Aubele it was too late--he was infected by the music bug. After playing guitar, composing and arranging for several pop bands, and DJ-ing a wide range of music styles in scores of clubs and lounges in his native Buenos Aires, Aubele began working on a solo project. Based on sampled beats and sounds taken from his many records, he laid down plenty of tracks, which were usuall...

Live Set Disaster is a bunch of drunks from Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. They have a brand all their own, mixing Punk/Hardcore/Reggae and Ska. With a fuck you attitude, they press on to show you a world full of disrespect for the government and the value of friendship....

A NIGHT OF MOZART Rossen Milanov, conductor Leon McCawley, piano MOZART Excerpts from Ballet Music from Idomeneo MOZART Piano Concerto No. 22, K. 482 MOZART Symphony No. 41 ("Jupiter") On sale Wednesday, April 16 at 10 AM A picnic competition night at The Mann, take part in the fun! ...

Chili Stu Long solo sections, experimental arrangements, catchy hooks and an overall sound that doesn't take itself too seriously....

The Smoking Popes first burst onto the scene with "Born To Quit" on Chicago indie label Johann's Face. Prior to that album's re-release on Capitol Records in the summer of 1995, their single, "Need You Around," quickly became a favorite spin on Chicago's Q101 and Los Angeles' KROQ, with both stations putting it in heavy rotation. Praise from NME, Melody Maker, SPIN, Alternative Press, Rolling Stone and Billboard arrived with the release of "Born To Quit" as the band toured with Goo Goo Dolls, Tripping Daisy, Jawbreaker, Dinosaur Jr. and Local H. Later that year, "Need You Around" was also feat...

Jam session every Thursday night with Chappy Washington at Temptations 218 West Chelten Ave. No cover.. 8-midnight. Everyone is welcome! ...

Created by one of Hip-Hop�s most unique and beloved characters, the late Ol� Dirty Bastard, the Brooklyn Zu is one of music�s most recognizable names. In the early �90�s the Wu-Tang Clan emerged out of the New York City streets and began to shape the face of modern urban music. As a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol� Dirty Bastard began building a group of his own Brooklyn emcees. Five artists combine to make up the Brooklyn Zu clique. These members include 12 O�Clock, Buddha Monk, Shorty Shitstain, Merdoc and The Zoo Keeper. Currently, several years after the Wu-Tang Clan�s debut, �Enter The ...

Milton and the Devils Party is really just a rock band creating music out of what we know best. We actually believe in the relevance of art to real life, so it?s natural for us to draw inspiration from both music and literature. And, yes, our lead singer and songwriter may have some kooky ideas about the marriage of literature and rock-n-roll (see band?s name)?but the rest of the band finds this eccentricity amusing as long as it doesn?t interfere with the rocking!...

This series of outdoor summer concerts is known far and wide as a wonderful way to spend a relaxing summer evening with friends in a beautiful country setting. Concerts range from rock�n roll and classic soul to zydeco and Dixieland jazz. Bring a picnic, pick up a chilled bottle of wine, sit back and enjoy. Reservations recommended. 632 Baltimore Pk. Chadds Ford, PA 19317...

Latin Funk, Rock, Hip Hop and R&B group Edable Gray draws from diverse influences to create their unique sound. The group also incorporates a multicultural polyrhythmic sound with jazz induced progressions to create a feel that is unmistakably Soul . The blend is amazing and visionary. Welcome to the Edable Gray experience......

Rock n Pop classics from the 70s, 80s, and beyond with a heavy dose of Philadelphia Cream Cheese....

Lori Holton Nash, also known as "Miss Lori," is a gifted children's educator and entertainer. Her heartfelt mission is to unite families by providing quality, multi-age children�s content that can be enjoyed together. Lori's overall mission is to help children explore their sense of wonder, and her live performances add physical activity to lessons with musically rich up-tempo songs from her album �Music �n Movement TOGETHER�. Lori founded the Chicago-based The C.A.M.P.U.S. Inc. to be a resource for families and children in search of recreational arts programming that will enrich the souls, en...

The range of musical styles Club D'Elf incorporates is reflected in its wildly diverse audience: DJ-oriented club kids and ravers; notebook-scribbling, boho-intellectuals; tie-dyed Phish fans; Berklee students attracted to the high level of musicianship; and Moroccan Berbers. In other words, sensation seekers. Paradigm blends modern jazz exploration with the raw power and sonic possibilities of indie rock, with some prog tendencies thrown in for good measure. The sound has been called a dance-oriented blend of progressive jazz and art rock. ...

Nigerian Seun Kuti is a master of Afrobeat, the explosive political music invented by his father, Fela Kuti in the 1970s. Seun plays with Egypt 80, his fathers original band, directing the great musical legacy into the future. This is music of the people, for the people and by the people - hard, big band jazz, Afrofunk with a pulsating rhythmic powerhouse and incisive political messages. At his concerts, he delivers a serious mix of political messages and new songs, as well as some of his father's memorable classics....

Over the past 9 years, in Philadelphia PA, one troupe has kept the spirit of cabaret, burlesque and all-round 'showbizzy-ness' alive, by presenting a brand new show each month - The Peek-A-Boo Revue! An adults-only pastiche of Singing, Dancing and Comedy all wrapped up in a Burlesque Show. The origin of The Peek-A-Boo Revue...

Philly Rising is World Cafe Live's weekly Open Stage hosted by Boy Wonder at Upstairs Live every Monday. Each week, the evening's standout performer is chosen by a panel that includes Boy Wonder, the WCL staff on duty, and a representative from sponsors. Each week's top performer is invited back on a Sunday of the following month, when the four weekly winners have a chance to perform a full set at Cream: The Best of Philly Rising! At each of these Cream shows, the panel of judges selects a single winner. At the end of the year, all monthly winners compete in the annual Cream of the Cream...

Emoglobe is a Milan-based rock band founded back in 1998 by Gianluca Morelli (bass/voice) and Francesco Franciosi (drums) afterwards joined on guitar by their former sound engineer Alberto de Angeli. Their sound comes with a background of mostly 80s new wave, 90s alt/indie rock and electronica. The upcoming debut was recorded and produced by Marco Trentacoste collecting 11 songs taken from different sessions between 2004 and 2006. Emoglobe are joined live by Gionata Bettini on synthesizers and Floriano Bocchino on rhodes....

World Cafe Live's weekly Open Stage and progressive Talent Competition, hosted by Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles). Monthly Prize Package includes: - Studio time provided by Range Records/Range Recording Studios - Editorial feature in Origivation magazine Annual Prize Package includes: - Range Records/Range Recording Studios package: 4-5 song EP (dependent on instrumentation) - 50 copies of the EP for distribution - 250 full-color artist posters - The Legendary Shure SM57 Unidirectional Dynamic Microphone - One hour business-plan consultation with Marcy Wagman, CEO of Mad Dragon Re...

A based Cambodian rock troupe has been blowing minds and breaking hearts. The timeless vocals of singer Chhom Nimol front an all star cast of indie rock players. Born and raised in Cambodia, Nimol was a pop star there before emigrating to Orange County several years ago. While the group began by simply covering the Cambodian Rocks album wholesale, their repertoire has grown to include a ton of originals and a cover of Mulatu Astatke's "Yegelle Tezeta" (from Ethiopiques Volume 4), which blends quite nicely with the Cambodian pop material. Nimol's beautiful voice comes out wonderfully prisitin...

Described by Billboard Magazine as a �visionary composer and producer�, Karsh Kale (pronounced �Kursh Kah-lay�) is one of global electronic music�s brightest stars. While his peers view Kale as a force of nature on both tabla and drums, Kale is an equally innovative song writer, producer, composer and DJ. Since their Six Degrees Records debut in 2002, the MIDIval PunditZ-the first Indian electronica band to hit the international scene-has ushered in a new era of possibilities for the sound of 21st-century India. Their unique and expansive artistic vision marries the soulful elegance of Sout...

The Launch Party is a highly inventive, interactive experience (a la Tony N Tina's Wedding) that will have audience members up out of their chairs and part of the action starting this June. The show takes VIP party goers (the audience) on a wild journey through a multi-room party space with a plot twist around every corner. The Launch Party's original script finds present-day Philadelphia bursting with excitement. A cast of the city's most influential and in some cases infamous party promoters, publicists and wannabe celebrities are throwing a launch party for an innovative new fragrance. ...

Produced by Live Nation in association with BRE Presents JOHN MELLENCAMP with special guest Lucinda Williams On sale Saturday, May 3 at 10AM...

Metroplex Noisy indie rock from Philly....

With the release of his long awaited CD "Please Remember", singer-songwriter (and surfer), Ian Walsh, is a stand-out among the new wave of singer-songwriters that currently dominate the airwaves and the internet. Ians music has been described as raw and powerful as well as honest and intimate. As a singer, Ian is rockin, heartfelt and soulful. Ian Walsh will be performing with his full band at World Cafe Live downstairs on Wednesday, July 9th, along with some of the Philadelphia area's best bands. The concert will be the official CD Release Show for Ian's nationally released debut CD "Pleas...

Singer, guitarist, songwriter and altogether righteous babe, Ani DiFranco returns to the Mann Center after an absence of nine years. Her sophisticated music stylings combine folk and alternative rock to amaze concert-goers worldwide. Don�t miss this amazing concert from one of America�s most eccentric and energetic musicians. ...

Inspired by the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of maracatu, Chico Science & the Mangue Beat movement, The Nation Beat has created an incredible, fresh new sound. The Nation Beat transcends borders musically and literally. Nation Beat plays American music?both North and South American music. They are rhythm gatherers, harvesting the fruit of 500 years of cultural cross-breeding, which is why the sounds of the northeast of Brazil and the southern United States blend together so seamlessly. It's a thrill to hear the second-line rhythms of New Orleans morph into the cutting syncopations of the maracatu, a...

Thursday, July 10th, 2008 | Gates open at 5:00pm Artists: Blind Boys of Alabama � Salvador Santana Band � Jim Boggia � Toby Lightman Friday, July 11th, 2008 | Gates open at 4:00pm Artists: Beth Orton � Alejandro Escovedo � Dar Williams � Chuck Prophet � The Brakes � The Redwalls � The Refugees � Jim Bianco � Kuf Knotz & The Hustle � War on Drugs Saturday, July 12th, 2008 | Gates open at Noon Artists: Michael Franti and Spearhead � The Spinto Band � Amos Lee � Nicole Atkins � Dean & Britta � Angel Band � Ezra Furman & The Harpoons � The Shackeltons � Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer � F...

Jam session every Thursday night with Chappy Washington at Temptations 218 West Chelten Ave. No cover.. 8-midnight. Everyone is welcome! ...

Singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur was discovered by Peter Gabriel in the mid-'90s and soon signed to his Real World label. His debut, Big City Streets, was released in 1997 and practically went unnoticed. Not discouraged by industry politics, this native of Akron, OH, continued to make critically acclaimed music and Earth-inspired abstract art, winning him the recognition of artists like R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Coldplay's Chris Martin who have recently covered his work....

Grimace Federation creates morphing, sonic, textured movements which groove and swerve pleasantly between the progressive and the old school. Built from an improvisational fusion guitar trio (guitar, bass, drums), Grimace used lush chords and raw drum n bass beats to develop a funky jazz tweaked indie-rock sound that rocked house parties across Philly. In an effort to continually change, always staying dynamic and heavy, the band added a 2nd drummer, a New York vibraphonist and a fretless bassist. Now the sextet crafts complex and subtle instrumental pieces that are as deep as they are classic...

If ever there was a band that represented the true face of Philadelphia, it is the multi-racial, multi-talented, multi-faceted musical entity known as All Crazy. Formed in the winter of 2005, All Crazy has been working for the past two years to spread the spirit of brotherly love from its native city to the greater country as a whole. With their diverse line-up, All Crazy has managed to channel rock, hip-hop, blues, soul, gospel, and even classical influences to form their very own genre of music: hip-rock....

Thursday, July 10th, 2008 | Gates open at 5:00pm Artists: Blind Boys of Alabama � Salvador Santana Band � Jim Boggia � Toby Lightman Friday, July 11th, 2008 | Gates open at 4:00pm Artists: Beth Orton � Alejandro Escovedo � Dar Williams � Chuck Prophet � The Brakes � The Redwalls � The Refugees � Jim Bianco � Kuf Knotz & The Hustle � War on Drugs Saturday, July 12th, 2008 | Gates open at Noon Artists: Michael Franti and Spearhead � The Spinto Band � Amos Lee � Nicole Atkins � Dean & Britta � Angel Band � Ezra Furman & The Harpoons � The Shackeltons � Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer � F...

The Waitstaff returns to World Café Live to celebrate their 6th anniversary with a night of sketches that show why they sold out this venue three times before. Come see some of your favorite sketches and some you may not know... or simply choose to forget. Whatever the case, it'll be a night you'll never forget!* We guarantee it or you get your money back when you die!** *Guarantee of remembrance of this night is not implied by this notice ** You will never die...

This series of outdoor summer concerts is known far and wide as a wonderful way to spend a relaxing summer evening with friends in a beautiful country setting. Concerts range from rock�n roll and classic soul to zydeco and Dixieland jazz. Bring a picnic, pick up a chilled bottle of wine, sit back and enjoy. Reservations recommended. 632 Baltimore Pk. Chadds Ford, PA 19317...

Featuring Disc Makers employees in myriad musical combinations � all proceeds go to Philabundance. Disc Makers Philabundance...

�Sherry,� �Big Girls Don�t Cry,� �Rag Doll,� �Grease,� and �My Eyes Adored You� are just a few of the #1 hits recorded by The Four Seasons � one of the most long-lived, successful vocal group of the 60�s. The signature sound of Frankie Valli is backed once again by The Four Seasons for one night of non-stop music....

Named after their own independent record label and production house, Emynd & Bo Bliz�s Crossfaded Bacon 2008 Mix� is a double disc mix E&B prepared before hitting up SXSW this year for the Flamin Hotz showcase in Austin, Texas. Each mix is a tightly-wound, intense, listenable journey that demonstrates each of Emynd & Bo Bliz�s personal tastes, production, and DJing abilities....

Three Legged Fox - "...As Toots and the Maytals preached, ?Reggae got soul, got so much soul.? So if you like your reggae mixed with a strong serving of some southern fried soul, then look no further than Three Legged Fox." Reviewed by Pilipo (Reggae News/Music Website 'Thepier.org')...

A pianist and songwriter since childhood, influenced by Billy Joel, Elton John and Ben Folds, Jon McLaughlin's passion was sidelined when both wrists were shattered in an accident. He finally rediscovered his muse at the end of high school, and concentrated on honing his skills at Anderson University School of Music. His self-titled 10-song debut album was released in 2004, on the university's record label, Orangehaus � and Jon has been touring throughout the country ever since....

Thursday, July 10th, 2008 | Gates open at 5:00pm Artists: Blind Boys of Alabama � Salvador Santana Band � Jim Boggia � Toby Lightman Friday, July 11th, 2008 | Gates open at 4:00pm Artists: Beth Orton � Alejandro Escovedo � Dar Williams � Chuck Prophet � The Brakes � The Redwalls � The Refugees � Jim Bianco � Kuf Knotz & The Hustle � War on Drugs Saturday, July 12th, 2008 | Gates open at Noon Artists: Michael Franti and Spearhead � The Spinto Band � Amos Lee � Nicole Atkins � Dean & Britta � Angel Band � Ezra Furman & The Harpoons � The Shackeltons � Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer � F...

Produced by Live Nation in association with BRE Presents ROBERT PLANT AND ALISON KRAUSS featuring T Bone Burnett On Sale Friday, April 18 at 10AM ...

With members of Incongnegro and the Goats. Mixing funked out beats with charismatic vocalplay....

Formed in the summer of 1997, The Defog sought to find an energetic sound with a focus on song structure. They spent their earlier years piecing together the instruments and melodies that would distinguish them from others. A collage of keyboards, samples and loops, solid guitar, driving bass, intricate percussion, and emotional vocals was soon conceived. The Defog is not afraid to experiment while creating such well-structured soundscapes. - 5/5 stars, Origivations Magazine, July 2004....

Thursday, July 10th, 2008 | Gates open at 5:00pm Artists: Blind Boys of Alabama � Salvador Santana Band � Jim Boggia � Toby Lightman Friday, July 11th, 2008 | Gates open at 4:00pm Artists: Beth Orton � Alejandro Escovedo � Dar Williams � Chuck Prophet � The Brakes � The Redwalls � The Refugees � Jim Bianco � Kuf Knotz & The Hustle � War on Drugs Saturday, July 12th, 2008 | Gates open at Noon Artists: Michael Franti and Spearhead � The Spinto Band � Amos Lee � Nicole Atkins � Dean & Britta � Angel Band � Ezra Furman & The Harpoons � The Shackeltons � Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer � F...

Over the past half-decade, Athens, Georgia-based Elf Power has evolved into one of the giants of the much-revered/maligned Elephant Six Collective (the loose-knit clan of indie rock outfits distinguished by their fondness for the fey retro sounds of The Beach Boys and The Kinks and their appreciation for analog recording techniques). They may not be as wildly experimental or borderline deranged as groups like The Olivia Tremor Control and Neutral Milk Hotel (whose members regularly contribute to Elf Power's albums), but they have proven themselves extremely adept at crafting cohesive albums o...

World Cafe Live's weekly Open Stage and progressive Talent Competition, hosted by Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles). Monthly Prize Package includes: - Studio time provided by Range Records/Range Recording Studios - Editorial feature in Origivation magazine Annual Prize Package includes: - Range Records/Range Recording Studios package: 4-5 song EP (dependent on instrumentation) - 50 copies of the EP for distribution - 250 full-color artist posters - The Legendary Shure SM57 Unidirectional Dynamic Microphone - One hour business-plan consultation with Marcy Wagman, CEO of Mad Dragon Re...

NOMO�s roots are firmly planted in the fertile soil of African polyrhythm and American free jazz, and bandleader Elliot Bergman�s tracks draw inspiration from cultures and generations wildly different than his home setting. �We blend minimalist keyboard loops, fuzzed-out bass, soulful group vocals, and rolling blasts from an electric mbira,� explains an enthusiastic Bergman. �Throw in a horn-led midnight funeral procession and hopefully you have a deep listen that�s also a soul shaking dance party for the people!�...

Having founded seminal Memphis punk outfit The Reatards at the tender age of sixteen, Jay Reatard is a seasoned veteran of the garage-punk scene and he's barely twenty-six years old. In the '90s The Reatards turned the Memphis underground rock scene upside down with a legendary live show so over-the-top that they were banned in a number of European countries. Never content to stick to one genre, one project or one band, Jay also co-led the synth-punk Lost Sounds with Alicja Trout, plays drums for The Final Solutions, co-fronts The Angry Angles and runs his own label Shattered Records. He's dev...

Meet Crooked Still, the hot young alternative bluegrass group on a mission to bend the boundaries of traditional music. The unlikely combination of banjo, cello, and double-bass drives this low lonesome band, whose captivating vocals and high-wire solos have enraptured audiences all over the world since 2001. The Infamous Stringdusters represent a new generation of young bluegrass musicians, pulling together skill and experience well beyond their years. They boast a combined resume that includes collaborations with artists like Dolly Parton, Leftover Salmon, Earl Scruggs, Bering Strait, Ron...

The Launch Party is a highly inventive, interactive experience (a la Tony N Tina's Wedding) that will have audience members up out of their chairs and part of the action starting this June. The show takes VIP party goers (the audience) on a wild journey through a multi-room party space with a plot twist around every corner. The Launch Party's original script finds present-day Philadelphia bursting with excitement. A cast of the city's most influential and in some cases infamous party promoters, publicists and wannabe celebrities are throwing a launch party for an innovative new fragrance. ...

Person L While the Starting Line is on hiatus, Ken Vasoli brings you his newest project and newest tunes with Person L. Person L will be playing two shows: July 15th and July 29th at the Khyber in Philadelphia. Person L is a collaborative musical effort founded by Ken Vasoli. Person L was started as an outlet for Vasoli to experiment with a variety of influences, genres and musicians. With the exception of Ken the members of this band will be constantly revolving and the sound will continually evolve and adapt. What will never change is the motivation Ken has to explore the limits of music and...

David Arthur Brown was born in Los Angeles on June 19th, 1967. He was a runaway who later became obsessed with low budget travel and poetry. He traveled through Asia, South America and Europe for many years. Along the way he learned to play the saxophone. He played sax with Beck from 1997 through 2000. During that time he learned how to play the guitar and began writing songs and singing. He formed Brazzaville in Los Angeles, in late 1997. Since a recent move to Europe, Brazzaville has played sold out shows in such diverse places as Moscow, New York, Barcelona, Istanbul, Amsterdam and many ...

Sam Jayne is a specific breed of classic songwriter: strong-willed, surefooted and unstoppable, particularly when he has the sovereignty to work within his own creative space. Love as Laughter, introduced by Jayne after the 1994 dissolution of Olympia, Washington�s mess-rock poster children Lync, and his work with Beck on the One Foot in the Grave record, found Jayne shoved in small residential spaces with his Tascam 8-track and a canon of brilliant, rough-edged hits. Informed by Thin Lizzy/T-Rex/early Tom Petty instead of his previously thick, sneering Lync work, Jayne�s Love as Laughter song...

Robyn Hitchcock's gorgeous and off-kilter melodies have been a key influence in England's alternative pop. With his latest release, Ole! Tarantula, Hitchcock has created what he calls, "the rockingest record I've made in years." While the album roars with the garage-fueled energy of his Soft Boys days, Hitchcock's lyricism continues to drive his songs. The New York Times says, "[His songs] bridge the psychedelia of Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett and the archetypal English 'nonsense' of Edward Lear," and Rolling Stone says, "Robyn Hitchcock's songs are a lot like the genetic code: they're tough to cr...

Jam session every Thursday night with Chappy Washington at Temptations 218 West Chelten Ave. No cover.. 8-midnight. Everyone is welcome! ...

70's inspired funk and grooves with Tommy Guerrero, Chuck Treece, Ray Barbee, & Matt Rodriguez....

BERLIOZ AND BEETHOVEN With Fireworks! Bramwell Tovey, conductor Orion Weiss, piano BERLIOZ "Rákóczy" March, from The Damnation of Faust BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 BERLIOZ Symphonie Fantastique On sale Wednesday, April 16 at 10 AM ...

New York Songwriters' Circle: Philadelphia is the first franchise of the legendary music community responsible for discovering artists like Vanessa Carlton, Gavin DeGraw, Lisa Loeb, Jill Sobule, Kate Voegele, Chris Barron (of the Spin Doctors). New York Songwriters' Circle: Philadelphia presents showcases on the third Thursday of every month, featuring the best up & coming and established songwriters in Philadelphia and New York! June 26th: Andrew Lipke Dan May Nora Whittaker w/ KUF Knotz Mary Birchner Dan Ferrari July 24th: Lili Anel John Conahan Erik Mitchell Ian Axel ...

NYC based singer-songwriter, Joey DeGraw, combines powerful songs with a rootsy rock feel creating a unique unmistakable sound. DeGraw�s songs provide honest, witty, and sharp observations on everyday life and he sings them with a voice that is raw and filled with emotion....

Within the plethora of talent in Philadelphia's folk based and singer-songwriter community few can capture and share the imagination hidden within the world of fingerstyle guitar like David Falcone. Descriptions:" ... a heady stew of fingerpicking pyrotechnics," "Enticing original melodies," "hauntingly beautiful," and "a guitar virtuoso." David Falcone is a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist/vocalist whose influences include the styles and techniques of artists such as Leo Kottke, John Renbourn and Pierre Bensusan. His original compositions reflect a unique synthesis of Celtic, traditional, an...

This series of outdoor summer concerts is known far and wide as a wonderful way to spend a relaxing summer evening with friends in a beautiful country setting. Concerts range from rock�n roll and classic soul to zydeco and Dixieland jazz. Bring a picnic, pick up a chilled bottle of wine, sit back and enjoy. Reservations recommended. 632 Baltimore Pk. Chadds Ford, PA 19317...

Bands like San Francisco�s Sic Alps take a modern approach to the psychedelic sound, with reverb remaining a key ingredient, and effects a routine tool, but with a sound more organic than their 60s predecessors, the final product something more roughly hewn and imperfect....

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin GINASTERA Suite from Estancia MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto MUSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition On sale Wednesday, April 16 at 10 AM ...

Philadelphia Slick is a ten-piece hip hop ensemble band, fronted by rapper Noesis, formed in 2005. Keyboardist Zach Reilly is the main producer for the band, which also includes rapper Mike Tjader, and keyboardist Marc Kaplan. Mike Polinsky plays bass, Yoomi Kown cello, and Ann Goering on viola handle the strings. Adam Hersh on trumpet, Matt Schwartz playing the saxophone and Elliot Garland on drums round out the band. In 2007 the band was the winner of the Philadelphia City Paper's Reader's Choice award for Top Local Band....

Crossing Vineyards celebrates summer with an Island flair. Take a mini-vacation to the tropics as you enjoy exotic hors d�oeuvres and a lavish Caribbean-style buffet. Wear your favorite island shirt and win a prize. Flip-flops required! ...

World Cafe Live's weekly Open Stage and progressive Talent Competition, hosted by Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles). Monthly Prize Package includes: - Studio time provided by Range Records/Range Recording Studios - Editorial feature in Origivation magazine Annual Prize Package includes: - Range Records/Range Recording Studios package: 4-5 song EP (dependent on instrumentation) - 50 copies of the EP for distribution - 250 full-color artist posters - The Legendary Shure SM57 Unidirectional Dynamic Microphone - One hour business-plan consultation with Marcy Wagman, CEO of Mad Dragon Re...

BEETHOVEN�S SYMPHONY NO. 7 Thomas Wilkins, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano GRIEG Lyric Suite RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 On sale Wednesday, April 16 at 10 AM...

�Another trio that knocked me out at SXSW, with more extreme prejudice, was Amplified Heat?Rock dreams that quickly came to mind: Stevie Ray Vaughan fronting the Groundhogs; ZZ Top with Blue Cheer running in their veins?� � David Fricke, Rolling Stone (2007)...

After an unbroken string of sold-out shows last year, First Person Arts� Story Slams are back! Philadelphia�s one and only competitive story-telling series invites audience members to tell a true-to-life 5-minute story, focused on the night�s chosen theme. Judged solely by an audience of peers, a winner is crowned at the end of the night, and he or she gets a chance to face the other winners at the First Person Festival Grand Slam in November. Think yours is the story to beat? Bring it on! Tix: $5 - $10...

TCHAIKOVSKY WITH FIREWORKS Andrew Grams, conductor Jon Kimura Parker, piano TCHAIKOVSKY Excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY Excerpts from The Nutcracker TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture On sale Wednesday, April 16 at 10AM...

KOH PLAYS SIBELIUS Rossen Milanov, conductor Jennifer Koh, violin WAGNER Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg SIBELIUS Violin Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 On sale Wednesday, April 16 at 10AM...

Jam session every Thursday night with Chappy Washington at Temptations 218 West Chelten Ave. No cover.. 8-midnight. Everyone is welcome! ...

CARMINA BURANA Rossen Milanov, conductor Joanna Mongiardo, soprano Christopher Pfund, tenor Hugh Russell, baritone The Philadelphia Singers Chorale Pennsylvania Girl Choir ORFF Carmina burana A piece of music for every mood imaginable; something for everyone! Love, lust, the pleasures of drinking, and the heightened moods evoked by springtime all sung in Latin and German texts disguising its erotic content! This is a �must-hear in person� event....

Aderbat is the brainchild of singer-songwriter/recording artist/realist/romantic/dreamer/philosopher/gardener/restaurant enthusiast/activist for the humane treatment of mice and guitarist Matt Taylor. Whether performing on stage solo or with his motley crew of talented local Bucks County and Lehigh Valley artists and misfits, Taylor continues to impress his audiences and critics with his soul-searching voice, well-crafted lyrics and infectious melodies. aderbat�s current stage line-up includes Brad Kunkle (bass), Chris Covatta (guitar), Chris Blasucci (keyboard, trumpet) and Todd Schied (drums...

Within the plethora of talent in Philadelphia's folk based and singer-songwriter community few can capture and share the imagination hidden within the world of fingerstyle guitar like David Falcone. Descriptions:" ... a heady stew of fingerpicking pyrotechnics," "Enticing original melodies," "hauntingly beautiful," and "a guitar virtuoso." David Falcone is a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist/vocalist whose influences include the styles and techniques of artists such as Leo Kottke, John Renbourn and Pierre Bensusan. His original compositions reflect a unique synthesis of Celtic, traditional, an...

This series of outdoor summer concerts is known far and wide as a wonderful way to spend a relaxing summer evening with friends in a beautiful country setting. Concerts range from rock�n roll and classic soul to zydeco and Dixieland jazz. Bring a picnic, pick up a chilled bottle of wine, sit back and enjoy. Reservations recommended. 632 Baltimore Pk. Chadds Ford, PA 19317...

20th Anniversary Tour THE MACHINE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD with The Delaware Symphony Orchestra and a mind-blowing laser light show. Sarah Hatsuko Hicks, conductor The Machine covers Pink Floyd�s 16 album repertoire with faithful renditions of well-known hits, hidden gems and much more. Relive songs from Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall backed by a full orchestra! Celebrating their 20th anniversary, The Machine will present a concert that will remind you of why Pink Floyd is one of the greatest bands in rock and roll history. Don't miss this rare concert performance by The Machine ...

Garage/psych band from Philadelphia...

After the success of its Penn�s Landing premiere in 2007, Fam Jams returns for a second exciting "I Can�t Believe They�re FREE, Can�t Miss Concert Weekend for All Ages." Presented by Independence Blue Cross, this jam-packed weekend features some of the youngest rising stars in concerts for all-ages. On Saturday, July 26 and Sunday July 27 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., visit the Great Plaza at Penn�s Landing, located on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street for headline concerts, activities for kids, and an all around family-friendly experience. Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to see some of...

Produced by BRE Presents in association with Live Nation Hot on the heels of his new solo CD Kill to Get Crimson, premiere guitarist and composer Mark Knopfler sails into Philadelphia for one extraordinary night. Hailed as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time by Rolling Stone, Mark Knopfler is sure to rock The Mann Center stage as only a legend knows how. Missing him would leave you in dire straits! Mark Knopfler Kill To Get Crimson CD Offer As a special offer for Mark Knopfler ticket purchasers, you are entitled to receive one (1) copy of Mark Knopfler's new album Kill To G...

RUDER THAN YOU was founded in 1989 at Penn State University and relocated to Philadelphia in 1991, arguably becoming the most popular ska-influenced Philadelphia band - EVER. The Ruder Than You identity has never fit too neatly into any of the generic ska categorizations. While ska and reggae stylings have always provided the common musical thread, over the past 18+ years they've been mixing in dancehall reggae, hip-hop, rocksteady, and rub-a-dub, even adding elements of funk, jazz, and punk - to create their own unique sound. What is consistant is the band�s energy and enthusiasm, which inevi...

The sexiest, deadliest, most daring darlings of Burlesque in Philadelphia, covering a spectrum of classic, neo, and balls out rock n' roll striptease and cabaret. For the past five years, we have pushed the envelope of live burlesque entertainment and hosted dozens of successful parties in the Philadelphia area featuring non stop classic striptease, with a twist. We love bizarre and campy themes, from Horror to Vegas to Circus....

After the success of its Penn�s Landing premiere in 2007, Fam Jams returns for a second exciting "I Can�t Believe They�re FREE, Can�t Miss Concert Weekend for All Ages." Presented by Independence Blue Cross, this jam-packed weekend features some of the youngest rising stars in concerts for all-ages. On Saturday, July 26 and Sunday July 27 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., visit the Great Plaza at Penn�s Landing, located on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street for headline concerts, activities for kids, and an all around family-friendly experience. Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to see some of...

World Cafe Live's weekly Open Stage and progressive Talent Competition, hosted by Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles). Monthly Prize Package includes: - Studio time provided by Range Records/Range Recording Studios - Editorial feature in Origivation magazine Annual Prize Package includes: - Range Records/Range Recording Studios package: 4-5 song EP (dependent on instrumentation) - 50 copies of the EP for distribution - 250 full-color artist posters - The Legendary Shure SM57 Unidirectional Dynamic Microphone - One hour business-plan consultation with Marcy Wagman, CEO of Mad Dragon Re...

Young People's Concert Series 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THE RHAPSODY OF ROCK featuring the Rock School for Dance Education Relish the fusion of classical ballet, modern dance, rhythmic gymnastics, mime, urban hip-hop moves and grooves in this exhilarating dance explosion! For more than 30 years, Rock School has been the official school of the Pennsylvania Ballet, and is one of the leading pre-professional training institutions for classical ballet. It serves over 1,200 students annually and its alumni perform with professional dance companies worldwide. All concerts are fr...

PECO Pops @ The Mann HIPPIEFEST: A Concert for Peace and Love with Jack Bruce Of Cream, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Melanie, Badfinger featuring Joey Molland, and Jonathan Edwards Experience the music of the 60�s in this once in a lifetime concert with rock and roll icons Eric Burdon and the Animals (�House of the Rising Sun�), Jack Bruce of Cream (�In the White Room�), The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie (�Happy Together�), Melanie (�Brand New Key�), Badfinger (�Day after Day�), and Jonathan Edwards ...

Dance-rock fun from Brooklyn. Spinto Band tourmates and overall good guys. Will help you move on the same day they pick you up from the airport. Huge in the UK as well as non-native English speaking countries. Melodic and dynamic....

PETER NERO AND THE PHILLY POPS DOO WOP AT THE POPS With special guest SHA NA NA Peter Nero and the Pops return to The Mann with Doo Wop greats Sha Na Na. Treasure some of the greatest hits of the 1950�s, �16 Candles,� �One More Saturday Night,� and �Sandy� from Grease, with these two amazing groups for a beautiful summer night....

Featuring two members of MAN MAN as well as former members of Him, Bablicon and Need New Body. ICY DEMONS perform highly sophisticated pop songs with beautifully pure falsetto vocals and exquisite orchestrations featuring the rich warm tones of the upright bass, bowed along with chord organs and woodwinds, or rocking within the complex percussion patterns of Pow Pow. Record release show for their new album on Eastern Developments....

Susan Cowsill was a member of the legendary family band The Cowsills in the 70s, performed with Dwight Twilley's band in the 80s, performed with Hootie & the Blowfish, Giant Sand, the Smithereens, Carlene Carter, and Jules Shear in the 90s, then went on to perform with the Alt-Country legends The Continental Drifters. Since then she has gone solo and her most recent album features contributions from Vicki Peterson, Lucinda Williams, and Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows....

Jam session every Thursday night with Chappy Washington at Temptations 218 West Chelten Ave. No cover.. 8-midnight. Everyone is welcome! ...

This series of outdoor summer concerts is known far and wide as a wonderful way to spend a relaxing summer evening with friends in a beautiful country setting. Concerts range from rock�n roll and classic soul to zydeco and Dixieland jazz. Bring a picnic, pick up a chilled bottle of wine, sit back and enjoy. Reservations recommended. 632 Baltimore Pk. Chadds Ford, PA 19317...

World Cafe Live's weekly Open Stage and progressive Talent Competition, hosted by Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles). Monthly Prize Package includes: - Studio time provided by Range Records/Range Recording Studios - Editorial feature in Origivation magazine Annual Prize Package includes: - Range Records/Range Recording Studios package: 4-5 song EP (dependent on instrumentation) - 50 copies of the EP for distribution - 250 full-color artist posters - The Legendary Shure SM57 Unidirectional Dynamic Microphone - One hour business-plan consultation with Marcy Wagman, CEO of Mad Dragon Re...

Jam session every Thursday night with Chappy Washington at Temptations 218 West Chelten Ave. No cover.. 8-midnight. Everyone is welcome! ...

This series of outdoor summer concerts is known far and wide as a wonderful way to spend a relaxing summer evening with friends in a beautiful country setting. Concerts range from rock�n roll and classic soul to zydeco and Dixieland jazz. Bring a picnic, pick up a chilled bottle of wine, sit back and enjoy. Reservations recommended. 632 Baltimore Pk. Chadds Ford, PA 19317...

Unorthodox dc doom pioneers Iron Man Hatchetface will probably make you either rock out, run away or cry 'cuz you just lost a significant portion of your hearing............. Just know this, we really do love all you doom/metal/rocker-whatever-you're into folks...be part of the doomed (to be deafened) with us!...

World Cafe Live's weekly Open Stage and progressive Talent Competition, hosted by Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles). Monthly Prize Package includes: - Studio time provided by Range Records/Range Recording Studios - Editorial feature in Origivation magazine Annual Prize Package includes: - Range Records/Range Recording Studios package: 4-5 song EP (dependent on instrumentation) - 50 copies of the EP for distribution - 250 full-color artist posters - The Legendary Shure SM57 Unidirectional Dynamic Microphone - One hour business-plan consultation with Marcy Wagman, CEO of Mad Dragon Re...

Distorted Impalement Austrian Death Metal! Cephalotripsy Dysentry Formed in 2002, Dysentery was brought together with the intention of forging obscenely brutal death metal. Since the band's inception, they have received great acclaim for their 'Slaughtered Remnants' demo, and the infamous Dysentery/Gutrot split 'Excruciatingly Euphoric Torment' (AVR). As with many bands over the years, Dysentery weathered lineup changes and the ravages of time but pressed on in their dedication to forge new levels of brutality, heaviness and groove. Discontent to be another 'a-symmetrical' slam band, Dys...

Jam session every Thursday night with Chappy Washington at Temptations 218 West Chelten Ave. No cover.. 8-midnight. Everyone is welcome! ...

This series of outdoor summer concerts is known far and wide as a wonderful way to spend a relaxing summer evening with friends in a beautiful country setting. Concerts range from rock�n roll and classic soul to zydeco and Dixieland jazz. Bring a picnic, pick up a chilled bottle of wine, sit back and enjoy. Reservations recommended. 632 Baltimore Pk. Chadds Ford, PA 19317...

World Cafe Live's weekly Open Stage and progressive Talent Competition, hosted by Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles). Monthly Prize Package includes: - Studio time provided by Range Records/Range Recording Studios - Editorial feature in Origivation magazine Annual Prize Package includes: - Range Records/Range Recording Studios package: 4-5 song EP (dependent on instrumentation) - 50 copies of the EP for distribution - 250 full-color artist posters - The Legendary Shure SM57 Unidirectional Dynamic Microphone - One hour business-plan consultation with Marcy Wagman, CEO of Mad Dragon Re...

Jam session every Thursday night with Chappy Washington at Temptations 218 West Chelten Ave. No cover.. 8-midnight. Everyone is welcome! ...

New York Songwriters' Circle: Philadelphia is the first franchise of the legendary music community responsible for discovering artists like Vanessa Carlton, Gavin DeGraw, Lisa Loeb, Jill Sobule, Kate Voegele, Chris Barron (of the Spin Doctors). New York Songwriters' Circle: Philadelphia presents showcases on the third Thursday of every month, featuring the best up & coming and established songwriters in Philadelphia and New York! June 26th: Andrew Lipke Dan May Nora Whittaker w/ KUF Knotz Mary Birchner Dan Ferrari July 24th: Lili Anel John Conahan Erik Mitchell Ian Axel ...

The Meatmen The Meatmen were a Michigan, United States punk band headed by Tesco Vee from 1980 to 1997. The Meatmen made fun of the hardcore punk scene of the time. The band was known for their stage antics, and for songs with colorful song titles such as "What's This Shit Called Love?", "I Sin For A Living", "1 Down, 3 To Go" (a reference to the murder of former Beatles member John Lennon), and the Suck Trilogy of "Crippled Children Suck," "French People Suck," and "Camel Jockeys Suck." Although the bands politically controversial subject matter was a subject of irritation among southern evan...