Chvrches – Franklin Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA – October 19, 2018 On October 19th, 2018 synth pop rattled the freshly-named Franklin Hall (formerly Electric Factory, and briefly North Seventh) during the sold out Chvrches show. People of all ages and backgrounds slowly but surely gathered together with beaming smiles. When the lights and electro … Continue reading
Category Archives: Singers
Phil Collins – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY – October 14, 2018 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
Phil Collins – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY – October 14, 2018 After a fairly long layoff, Phil Collins proved you can’t hurry retirement. After re-emerging a couple of years ago during the opening night of the US Open in Queens NY and releasing a series of his classic albums complete with side-by-side before and … Continue reading
Ken Sharp – Beauty in the Backseat (A PopEntertainment.com Music Review)
Ken Sharp – Beauty in the Backseat (Jet Fighter) Power Pop Heroes is not just the name of rock journalist and musician Ken Sharp’s recent multi-volume book series – an oral history of the critically-beloved musical style interviewing some of its biggest stars – it also is an accurate description of Sharp and his band. … Continue reading
Troye Sivan & Kim Petras – Tower Theater – Upper Darby, PA – October 6, 2018 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
Troye Sivan & Kim Petras – Tower Theater – Upper Darby, PA – October 6, 2018 This past weekend, Australian singer Troye Sivan brought his “Bloom Tour” to the Tower Theater in Upper Darby. The show didn’t sell out, but the audience was super loud and excited to see Troye and his opening acts, Leland … Continue reading
The National, Cat Power & Phoebe Bridgers – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – September 27, 2018 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
The National, Cat Power & Phoebe Bridgers – The Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – September 27, 2018 The National brought their “Sleep Well Beast” tour back to Philadelphia for the third time on September 27 at The Mann. Fall could be felt in the cool night air as the art … Continue reading
Childish Gambino – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA – September 18, 2018 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
Childish Gambino – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA – September 18, 2018 On September 18th, the audience of one of Childish Gambino’s final shows were struck with a chill. The light beams that implemented simple nature of Gambino’s performance were marvelous. He began his show stating, “You’re not at a concert. This is motherfucking … Continue reading
5 Seconds of Summer – York Fair – York, PA – September 13, 2018 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
5 Seconds of Summer – York Fair – York, PA – September 13, 2018 There’s something magical in those first few seconds after the lights dim, signaling the band’s arrival on stage. Your ears ring and fill with static as the crowd erupts with elated screams. The set opens with “Babylon,” before Luke, Calum, Ashton, … Continue reading
In Real Life – TLA – Philadelphia, PA – September 13, 2018 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
In Real Life – Theatre of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – September 13, 2018 In Real Life (also known as IRL) are an American boy band that had their start on the hit TV show Boy Band. Composed of Brady Tutton, Chance Perez, Drew Ramos, Sergio Calderon, and Michael Conor, the final five vocalists are natural performers … Continue reading
Twilight at the Pier – Santa Monica Pier – Santa Monica, CA – September 12, 2018 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Photo Album)
Betty Who, Touch Sensitive & CXLOE – Twilight at the Pier – Santa Monica Pier – Santa Monica, CA – September 12, 2018 Click on thumbnails to see full pictures! Photos by Stephanie Martinez-Arndt © 2018 Continue reading
Sevi Ettinger – Salty Water (A PopEntertainment.com Music Review)
Sevi Ettinger – Salty Water (Sevillana Records) Political unrest and protest have been a fertile inspiration for music for generations now. However, you don’t necessarily to hear that kind of music from a 15-year-old girl. Sevi Ettinger is an American-born singer who is currently living in Shanghai. She was struck by stories and films she … Continue reading