LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH (2024) Featuring Carlos Alomar, Fonzi Thornton, Robin Clark, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Richard Marx, Patti LaBelle, Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack, Nile Rodgers, Clive Davis, Lisa Fischer, Ava Cherry, Cheryl Lynn, Valerie Simpson, Marcus Miller, Nat Adderley Jr., Jocelyn Brown and archival footage of Aretha Franklin, David Bowie and Luther Vandross. Directed … Continue reading
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Bill Nicoletti – Reminding the World of the Philly Sound
Bill Nicoletti Reminding the World of the Philly Sound By Jay S. Jacobs Bill Nicoletti grew up steeped in the sound of Philadelphia. His hometown was one of the hubs of popular music – and in particular for soul music – for much of the 1960s and 1970s. It changed his life, both as a … Continue reading
Papa Is a Rolling Stone
Papa Is a Rolling Stone by Alex Branco Recently we had a chance to sit down with recording artist Darren Weiss, widely recognized as Papa. We had the privilege of delving into his new album – Dig Yourself or Dig a Hole and exploring the nuances of his creative process and the musical journey that … Continue reading
Radha Mitchell – In Every Dreamkatcher a Nightmare
Radha Mitchell In Every Dreamkatcher a Nightmare By Jay S. Jacobs There is a whole world out there which we barely remember and hardly understand. Dreams and nightmares are a place where our imagination goes wild, where normal logic or real-world conventions hold no sway. It is a world that fascinates actress Radha Mitchell – … Continue reading
The Cure 40 Live (A PopEntertainment.com Music Video Review)
THE CURE 40 LIVE (2019) Featuring Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O’Donnell, Jason Cooper and Reeves Gabrels. Directed by Nick Wickham and Tim Pope. Distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment. 280 minutes. Not Rated. Are you ready to feel old? The Cure are over 40 years old. Here’s the proof – three glorious concert films (two … Continue reading
Two Iconic Rock Photographers Take You Behind the Lens
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
King Crimson – Art Rockers Arise (Again) with Eight-Piece Ensemble: Deep-Diving Summer Gigs Tee Up Fall Tour
King Crimson Art Rockers Arise (Again) with Eight-Piece Ensemble: Deep-Diving Summer Gigs Tee Up Fall Tour by Chris Saboe King Crimson has been pushing the boundaries of contemporary music, off and on, since 1968. The band, when “on,” has spent much of its time inventing and mining new forms of rock. Radical personnel changes that … Continue reading
Heather Nova with Mishka & Kate Grom – Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA – May 21, 2017 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
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
Jane’s Addiction and Dinosaur Jr. – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – July 16, 2016 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
Jane’s Addiction and Dinosaur Jr. – The Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ – July 16, 2016 Despite a rain delay and eventual further rain during their main set, Jane’s Addiction put on a fine show for a sold out crowd at The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ. Band leaders … Continue reading
Heart On Fire: The Ivan Julian Benefit – City Winery – New York, NY – May 4, 2016 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
Heart On Fire: The Ivan Julian Benefit – City Winery – New York, NY – May 4, 2016 On Wednesday, May 4, a sold out crowd of punk rock fans celebrated the life thus far of the great Ivan Julian. Struggling with bills for cancer treatment, artists and fans alike have been (and can continue … Continue reading