Twin XL, Little Hurt & RH2 – Bootleg Theater – Los Angeles, CA – October 8, 2019 A Tuesday at the Bootleg Theatre calls for great music from underground artists. Headlining the night recently were the band Twin XL who were supported by RH2 and Little Hurt. RH2 is led by Dylan Jackson Scott, who … Continue reading
Mutlu Worth Some Good Trouble by Jay S. Jacobs “Let’s get it on, it’s time to get down.” Those are the only lyrics in the classic Philly soul instrumental “The Sound of Philadelphia” by iconic studio musicians MFSB (though the actual words were a guest shot by the vocal group The Three Degrees.) Mutlu Onaral … Continue reading
Kiana Ledé – Webster Hall – New York, NY – October 6, 2019 She took the stage and the mood shifted drastically. It went from relaxed and patient, to “a five-year old on Christmas morning who’s getting a new puppy” kind of excited. She was greeted with a cheers, claps, screeches, and whistles that lasted longer … Continue reading
Two Iconic Rock Photographers Take You Behind the Lens Legendary rock photographers Henry Diltz and Mick Rock – who experienced rock from the backstages and on the road with some of the great artists in history – are going to be discussing their adventures Tuesday October 8 at Philly’s new City Winery. Part of a … Continue reading
Hoodie Allen & Jake Miller – El Rey Theater – Los Angeles, CA – October 1, 2019 Welcome to Whatever USA, where it doesn’t matter where you came from, it only matters where you end up. Hoodie Allen, real name Steven Markowitz, is a 31-year-old singer, songwriter, and rapper touring this new album on his … Continue reading
Alaena One of Life’s Unguilty Pleasures By Jay S. Jacobs Singer and songwriter Alaena (born Alana Potocnik) has learned a lot about the world as a woman in rock over the past decade or so. Previously best known for playing in the death metal band Winds of Plague, Alaena decided a couple of years ago … Continue reading
K.Flay – Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – September 26, 2019 Photos by Nick Bergmann © 2019 Continue reading
JUDY (2019) Starring Renee Zellweger, Finn Wittrock, Jessie Buckley, Rufus Sewell, Michael Gambon, Darci Shaw, Royce Pierreson, Andy Nyman, Daniel Cerqueira, Richard Cordery, Bella Ramsey, Arthur McBain, John Dagleish, Gemma-Leah Devereux, David Rubin, Gaia Weiss, Fenella Woolgar, Philippe Spall, Phil Dunster and Diana Alexandra Pocol. Screenplay by Tom Edge. Directed by Rupert Goold. Distributed by … Continue reading
Bastille & Joywave – The Met – Philadelphia, PA – September 16, 2019 Bastille, a British indie/pop rock band, began making waves in 2010. Originally, Bastille was a solo project involving Dan Smith, now lead singer. Eventually the lineup gained Chris Wood on drums, Kyle Simmons on keys, and William Farquarson on guitar and bass. Bastille … Continue reading
Mutlu – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – September 13, 2019 Photos by Jay S. Jacobs © 2019. All rights reserved. Continue reading
