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Report: Opening night at Boot and Saddle with The Both (Ted Leo and Aimee Mann)
The Both | Photo by Matthew Shaver | www.mattshaverphoto.com All photos by Matthew Shaver | www.mattshaverphoto.com Being the new guy on the block in a city that is already saturated with quality music...
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Recap: The Rosebuds brought Love Deluxe to Johnny Brenda’s (photos, review)
The Rosebuds | Photo by Chris Sikich | countfeed.tumblr.comAll photos by Chris Sikich | countfeed.tumblr.com Tuesday night at Johnny Brenda’s an odd, yet inviting sound came forth from the miniature...
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Recap: Complete showmanship with Mayer Hawthorne at Union Transfer (photos,...
Mayer Hawthorne | Photo by Noah Silvestry | silvestography.tumblr.com All photos by Noah Silvestry | silvestography.tumblr.com Mayer Hawthorne brought his contemporary soul sound to Philadelphia’s...
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Recap: Reinventing Zola Jesus with J.G. Thirwell and Mivos Quartet (photos,...
Zola Jesus | Photo by John Vettese While it seemed a stretch to take an electronic rock leading lady out of the club and into the art-house, last night Zola Jesus gave the impression that she’s more...
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Randall Bramblett jazzed up the stage at today’s Free At Noon
Photo by Elizabeth Mazenko Randall Bramblett performed songs from his recent album The Bright Spots today at the Free At Noon performance. Finishing the jazzed-up, Southern sounding jewel of a set with...
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Energy, confidence and devil sticks: Toy Soldiers celebrate The Maybe Boys at...
Toy Soldiers | Photo by Mike Bucher | www.bucherphotography.com All photos by Mike Bucher | www.bucherphotography.com Toy Soldiers released their newest record, The Maybe Boys, this past Tuesday and...
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Recap: Chromatics and Glass Candy light up Making Time
Chromatics | Photo by John Vettese The September edition of DJ Dave P’s Making Time party brought dreamy electropop outfit Chromatics to the Voyeur nightclub in Philly, along with their Portland...
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Recap: Stylish vibes with Kate Faust and more at MilkBoy
Kate Faust | Photo by John Vettese Over at MilkBoy last night, an all-local bill brought out an eclectic but seamless assortment of vibes, capped off with a headlining set by Kate Faust. The versatile...
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“Like playing at home,” The Avett Brothers delighted the Mann Center crowd...
All photos by Michelle Montgomery | www.michellemontgomeryphotography.com “My love affair with Philadelphia has been in the making for about ten years now,” Seth Avett cried into the mic just before...
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Choose Your Own Adventure with The Fantastic Imagination’s Folkadelphia Session
I recently read Sorry Please Thank You, a collection of short stories by author Charles Yu; they are humorous, engaging, and rather poignant, especially if you’ve ever been a part of what might be...
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Peter Hook treats The Troc to a three-hour extravaganza of New Order and Joy...
All Photos by Pete Troshak | www.flickr.com/photos/petryfrompa Former New Order and Joy Division member Peter Hook and his band The Light rocked the 143-year-old Trocadero Theatre for nearly three...
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The Key Studio Sessions: Curly Castro
All photos by Laura Lynn | www.facebook.com/llwphotography We’ve long been fans of Philadelphia MC Curly Castro, and with good reason. He’s got the rabble-rousing fire of an activist and a strong...
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Photo Recap: An entrancing set from Alt-J at The Electric Factory
All photos by Kate McCann | www.katemccannphotography.com Last night, UK experimental pop outfit Alt-J played a set to a teeming and enthusiastic crowd at The Electric Factory. The stage was awash in a...
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An explosive night on the river with Yeah Yeah Yeahs (photos, review, setlist)
All photos by Rachel Barrish | raddrhapsodies.com On Tuesday night as Autumn fell upon us, the rockin’ NYC troupe Yeah Yeah Yeahs played a packed set at the River Stage at Penn’s Landing. Simply...
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Recap: Chvrches bring their big beats with personality back to Union Transfer
Chvrches | Photo by John Vettese What do I think about when I think about electronic bands? Dudes and ladies standing behind laptops and keyboards, totally detached, staring blankly out at masses of...
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A thank you note to City and Colour on the occasion of their wonderful...
All photos by Matthew Shaver | www.mattshaverphoto.com After seeing City and Colour at the Electric Factory, or C&C at the music factory, a thank you note is in order. Thank you City And Colour for...
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Photo Recap: Vampire Weekend played an energized set at the Mann Center
All photos by Kate McCann | www.katemccannphotography.com Aughties indie royalty Vampire Weekend headlined the skyline stage at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts last night, playing a 21-song...
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Photos: A locals-only show with Pattern Is Movement, The Spinto Band,...
All photos by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com On Thursday night an eclectic all-local bill hit Union Transfer capped by experimental duo Pattern is Movement, celebrating the release of their new 12″...
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Photos: Islands, Brazos and Fat Tony at Johnny Brenda’s
Islands | Photo by Melody Chiang Nick Thorburn and his indie rock crew in Islands hit Johnny Brenda’s last week, bringing along Austin’s Brazos and rapper Fat Tony – who played an opening set and...
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FIDLAR and The Orwells bring the party to the First Unitarian Church
FIDLAR at First Unitarian Church I All photos by James Breslin Los Angeles skate punk band FIDLAR stopped by First Unitarian Church with flower punk kids The Orwells this past Friday night, in what was...
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