Bell Biv Devoe, En Vogue & SWV – Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – June 1, 2017 Poisonous beats infected The Mann last week as Bell Biv DeVoe brought their classic 1990’s hip-hop out as headliners on a stacked three band bill with En Vogue and SWV. Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins … Continue reading
City and Colour – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – May 28, 2017 Fans spanning the tri-state area welcomed City and Color with a sold-out venue for their USA Tour 2017. The Electric Factory, placing tasteful emphasis on Philadelphia’s industrial past, provided Dallas Green with everything he needed for an intimate night of rock & … Continue reading
Boston Calling Music Festival – Harvard University Athletic Complex – Boston, MA – May 26-28, 2017 On May 26-28, the Boston Calling Music Festival took up residence in its new home, the Harvard University Athletic complex. The larger venue allows for approximately 40,000 attendees – double the capacity of the former City Hall Plaza location … Continue reading
Shannon McNally Gets Her Irish Up by Jay S. Jacobs It’s hard to believe that Shannon McNally has been flying under the radar for about 20 years now. A strong-voiced songstress with a love of musical variety, she was signed up by Capitol Nashville in 1997 while still playing coffee houses and attending Franklin and Marshall … Continue reading
Jacob Whitesides – The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA – May 24, 2017 Click on thumbnails to see full-sized pictures! photos by Maggie Mitchell © 2017 Continue reading
ROLLING STONES – OLÉ OLÉ OLÉ! (2017) Featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ron Wood, Darryl Jones, Chuck Leavett, Kari Denison, Tim Ries, Matt Clifford, Bernard Fowler and Sasha Allen. Directed by Paul Dugdale. Distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment. 105 minutes. Not Rated. The new Rolling Stones documentary opens on an interesting moment of … Continue reading
Heather Nova with Mishka & Kate Grom – Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA – May 21, 2017 What an odd night it was on Sunday, May 21 with a rare show by both Heather Nova and her brother Mishka at the wonderful Ardmore Music Hall. With the high red curtains as a backdrop, a … Continue reading
The Dream Syndicate & Chris Forsyth and the Solar Motel Band – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2017 There is a parallel universe where The Dream Syndicate are one of the most well-known rock bands around. Blazing guitars and introspective lyrics are at the forefront of this four-piece. Steve Wynn leads … Continue reading
Bush Tetras – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2017 On May 20, the New York punk rockers Bush Tetras made a super-rare appearance in Philly at Johnny Brenda’s. Originally formed in 1979, the group, as led by Cynthia Sley, still sound like nothing else. They obliterated a welcoming Philadelphia crowd, leaving the … Continue reading
Metallica – Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY – May 17, 2017 Click on thumbnail to see full-sized photos! photos by Mark Doyle © 2017 Continue reading
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