Made in America One More Time MADE IN AMERICA – the brainchild of Jay-Z and one of the summer’s hottest music festivals – will be returning to Philadelphia for the seventh year in a row. As usual, it will take place on Labor Day Weekend, September 1st and 2nd, 2018 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway … Continue reading
104.5 Birthday Celebration (Day 2) – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ – June 30, 2018 This past Saturday was the second of two Radio 104.5 11th Birthday Celebration concerts at BB&T Pavilion. Featuring 11 artists, the rock and roll of the day overcame the scorching temperatures. The following are my favorite moments of the day. *Imagine … Continue reading
Pylon Reenactment Society – Randy Now’s Man Cave – Bordentown, NJ – June 28, 2018 There is music that when heard in any context can be transformative. It flows through the body and soul with a fluidity and electricity that transcends all other feelings. Pylon is a band that has triggered these sensations in me … Continue reading
Matthew Sweet & The Parsnip Revolt – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – June 21, 2018 Seminal indie rocker Matthew Sweet put on a solid show at World Café Live on June 21. Playing behind his 2018 release Tomorrow’s Daughter, he brought out the hits and new works. Classic works like “Girlfriend” and “Sick of … Continue reading
104.5 Birthday Celebration (Day 1) – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ – June 17, 2018 This past Sunday was the first of two Radio 104.5 11th Birthday Celebration concerts at BB&T Pavilion. Featuring 11 artists, it was a wide-ranging look at indie rock circa 2018. The following are my favorite moments of the day. *Headliner … Continue reading
Hayley Kiyoko – TLA – Philadelphia, PA – June 14, 2018 After an hour of anxiously awaiting her arrival, Hayley Kiyoko didn’t disappoint when she walked on stage, rocking her black polo crop top, blue velvet jumpsuit, and yellow Nike air sneakers. She immediately set the tone by running on stage, screaming and welcoming her … Continue reading
Poison It Don’t Get Better Than This By Jay S. Jacobs Ready to feel old? It’s been 30 years since Poison released their second album, Open Up and Say… Ahh!, which featured the hit singles “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Fallen Angel” and a cover of Loggins and Messina’s “Your … Continue reading
