MusicBob Geldof says Live Aid’s success ‘would have been impossible without Philadelphia’The Irish bandleader and political activist who organized Live Aid and Live 8 in Philly is being honored by the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame this week
MusicBob Geldof says Live Aid’s success ‘would have been impossible without Philadelphia’The Irish bandleader and political activist who organized Live Aid and Live 8 in Philly is being honored by the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame this week
ObituariesRichard Wernick, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and Penn music professor emeritus, has died at 91
ObituariesRichard Wernick, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and Penn music professor emeritus, has died at 91
MusicTrailblazing jazz clubs — Cadillac Club, Pep’s Musical Bar, and the Showboat — to be honored on the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of FameThe three jazz clubs hosted a who’s who of legendary jazz artists during their 1960s heyday, including Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Nina Simone
MusicTrailblazing jazz clubs — Cadillac Club, Pep’s Musical Bar, and the Showboat — to be honored on the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of FameThe three jazz clubs hosted a who’s who of legendary jazz artists during their 1960s heyday, including Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Nina Simone
MusicWhen Graduate Hospital was the epicenter of Philly’s punk rock and new wave sceneIn the summer of 1977, David Carroll founded the Hot Club, attracting names like the B-52s, Devo, Iggy Pop, the Misfits, and more.
MusicWhen Graduate Hospital was the epicenter of Philly’s punk rock and new wave sceneIn the summer of 1977, David Carroll founded the Hot Club, attracting names like the B-52s, Devo, Iggy Pop, the Misfits, and more.
MusicIn Philly music this week: Nick Cave, Zac Brown, Magdalena Bay, Orla Gartland, and two Philly soul legendsPlus gospel, country, the return of Laura Mann, and new music from the Tisburys.
MusicIn Philly music this week: Nick Cave, Zac Brown, Magdalena Bay, Orla Gartland, and two Philly soul legendsPlus gospel, country, the return of Laura Mann, and new music from the Tisburys.
MusicWill Smith is a new man with a new albumThe West Philly rapper and actor’s first album in 20 years is ‘Based on a True Story.’ He spoke about it from his home in Los Angeles.
MusicWill Smith is a new man with a new albumThe West Philly rapper and actor’s first album in 20 years is ‘Based on a True Story.’ He spoke about it from his home in Los Angeles.
MusicFormer Philadelphian Lucy Dacus plays a very Philly show to kick off her ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ tour “I lived here for five years,” the singer and boygenius member said. “And there’s a huge part of me that will live here forever.”
MusicFormer Philadelphian Lucy Dacus plays a very Philly show to kick off her ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ tour “I lived here for five years,” the singer and boygenius member said. “And there’s a huge part of me that will live here forever.”
MusicPhilly music this week, with Lucy Dacus, Bright Eyes, Mary J. Blige, the Linda Lindas, and the Dead Milkmen Plus Alejandro Escovedo’s immigrant tales at City Winery and Ron Gallo’s protest songs at Johnny Brenda’s
MusicPhilly music this week, with Lucy Dacus, Bright Eyes, Mary J. Blige, the Linda Lindas, and the Dead Milkmen Plus Alejandro Escovedo’s immigrant tales at City Winery and Ron Gallo’s protest songs at Johnny Brenda’s
ObituariesFrancis Davis, celebrated music critic, author, and historian, has died at 78In 2001, he told Joe Maita, publisher of Jerry Jazz Musician: “Writing about music is trying to figure out why it reaches you and communicate that to someone else, hopefully.”
ObituariesFrancis Davis, celebrated music critic, author, and historian, has died at 78In 2001, he told Joe Maita, publisher of Jerry Jazz Musician: “Writing about music is trying to figure out why it reaches you and communicate that to someone else, hopefully.”
MusicWhat’s it like to tour with Lucy Dacus, Jonas Brothers, and Death Cab for Cutie? A Philly photographer tells usSouth Philly's Ashley Gellman helps manage venues, wardrobe, travel, and logistics for the most sought after bands. And through it all, she photographs them.
MusicWhat’s it like to tour with Lucy Dacus, Jonas Brothers, and Death Cab for Cutie? A Philly photographer tells usSouth Philly's Ashley Gellman helps manage venues, wardrobe, travel, and logistics for the most sought after bands. And through it all, she photographs them.
MusicThe Barnes Foundation inspired some of Lucy Dacus’ new album. Now it’ll showcase her portrait for a limited time.Fans can see the original oil painting used for the cover of her new album, "Forever is a Feeling," at the Barnes Foundation on Thursday and Friday.
MusicThe Barnes Foundation inspired some of Lucy Dacus’ new album. Now it’ll showcase her portrait for a limited time.Fans can see the original oil painting used for the cover of her new album, "Forever is a Feeling," at the Barnes Foundation on Thursday and Friday.
MusicWho’s playing XPoNential Music Festival this year?Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory, Courtney Barnett, and War will headline the Camden fest
MusicWho’s playing XPoNential Music Festival this year?Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory, Courtney Barnett, and War will headline the Camden fest
HistoryElton John’s Philadelphia anthem soared to No. 1 on this week in Philly history"Philadelphia Freedom," written for tennis star Billie Jean King, reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on April 12, 1975.
HistoryElton John’s Philadelphia anthem soared to No. 1 on this week in Philly history"Philadelphia Freedom," written for tennis star Billie Jean King, reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on April 12, 1975.
MusicMarshall Allen, almost 101, has released a delightful ‘debut’ albumOn Wednesday night, the indefatigable Sun Ra Arkestra leader regaled in a jeweled cape and played a captivating 90-minute set.
MusicMarshall Allen, almost 101, has released a delightful ‘debut’ albumOn Wednesday night, the indefatigable Sun Ra Arkestra leader regaled in a jeweled cape and played a captivating 90-minute set.
Nation & World‘Have you ever tried this one?’ Sabrina Carpenter makes ‘Fortnite’ debut, sparking memes, dance partiesPop star and Bucks County native Sabrina Carpenter has made her video game debut in Fortnite Festival Season 8, which launched Tuesday. The cameo has inspired dance parties and memes.
Nation & World‘Have you ever tried this one?’ Sabrina Carpenter makes ‘Fortnite’ debut, sparking memes, dance partiesPop star and Bucks County native Sabrina Carpenter has made her video game debut in Fortnite Festival Season 8, which launched Tuesday. The cameo has inspired dance parties and memes.
MusicWho’s playing the Philly Folk Festival this year?The PPF will return to the Old Pool Farm inits 62nd iteration
MusicWho’s playing the Philly Folk Festival this year?The PPF will return to the Old Pool Farm inits 62nd iteration
