Old 97’s & Nicole Atkins – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – May 2, 2017 The reliable rock of Old 97’s makes them one of the best modern bands. Their latest record, Graveyard Whistling, is more country than anything they have done in a while and their live programming reflects this. From the first notes … Continue reading
Ann Wilson – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – April 6, 2017 Since her day job with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Heart is on “temporary” hiatus, Ann Wilson hit the road with her own band to share her own musical journey. (From some of her stage patter at the show, Wilson … Continue reading
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – March 15, 2017 Last Wednesday Ladysmith Black Mambazo provided some much needed tonic for the soul with their rousing vocal stylings. The South African-based all-male choral group wowed a World Café Live audience with a setlist spanning their vast career going back to the … Continue reading
Backstreet Boys – The Axis Theater – Las Vegas, NV – March 8, 2017 Time to break out your old t-shirts everyone, because Backstreet’s back… all right! The boys are back in town, and that town is Sin City! The Backstreet Boys have started their Las Vegas residency tour at Planet Hollywood. The “Larger Than … Continue reading
Dua Lipa & Ro Ransom – The Fillmore Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA – March 2, 2017 Dua Lipa rocked the stage the other night at the Fillmore in North Philly, along side New York native Ro Ransom. The support of the fans came hard and early. Most of the venue filled up long before Ro … Continue reading
Lisa Hannigan & Heather Woods Broderick – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA – February 25, 2017 One of the best voices around haunted the glorious Underground Arts recently — Lisa Hannigan. The Irish songstress whose vast lyrical palette allows for her vocal brushstrokes to go far and wide through the soul ended her U.S. tour … Continue reading
The Suffers & The Ballroom Thieves – Arden Concert Gild – Arden, DE – February 23, 2017 A glorious night of music is always going to be served up by The Suffers. On a recent Thursday night in Arden, Delaware it was no different. The Houston-based seven-piece delivered a brilliant set of their unique Gulf … Continue reading
Rick Astley – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – February 11, 2017 Philadelphia got RickRolled on Saturday night. That’s right, Rick Astley is back. The 80s ginger British dance floor hit maker with the Archie looks and the booming baritone voice was in the house, bound and determined to remind people that there is more … Continue reading
Wesley Stace and Eric Bazilian – Tin Angel – Philadelphia, PA – February 1, 2017 On February 1, I took my last trip to the Old City venue Tin Angel before it closed for good of February 4. A place steeped in memories for so much of Philadelphia for 24 years and for me as … Continue reading
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt – Scottish Rite Auditorium – Collingswood, New Jersey – January 26, 2017 On Thursday, January 26, the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood resonated with the sounds of two of the premiere voices in music – Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. Alternating between each other on lead vocals, their acoustic guitars … Continue reading
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