The Vaccines – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – January 16, 2025 The Vaccines’ Triumphant Return to Philadelphia Loyal fans and music lovers gathered for a memorable night of heartfelt alternative sounds, the first stop of The Vaccines’ North American tour. Their newest album Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations has sent the band back on the road, landing them … Continue reading
Charlie Hall Merges Football and the Holidays with the Philly Specials By Jay S. Jacobs Charlie Hall had his share of adventures long before he became the producer and one of the driving forces of the Philly Specials – a popular musical group made up of three Philadelphia Eagles star offensive linemen, the recently retired … Continue reading
Romeo Delight Van Halen Tribute Band’s Buddy Blanchard Tells The Tale of Living Up to Such a Legacy by Brad Balfour When I found out about Romeo Delight, I wondered what it takes to be in a tribute band? There are dozens of them playing the music of so many groups that are not on … Continue reading
YACHT ROCK: A DOCKUMENTARY (2024) Featuring Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Steve Lukather, David Paich, Gary Katz, Jay Graydon, David Pack, Brenda Russell, Tom Scott, Steve Huey, J.D. Ryznar, Questlove, Fred Armisen, Mac DeMarco, Thundercat, Prince Paul, Brian Robert Jones, Bethany Cosento, Molly Lambert, Rob Tannenbaum, Amanda Petrusich, Steven Hyden, Alex Pappademas, Jason King … Continue reading
Yung Gravy, Tobi Lou & Carter Vail – The Anthem – Washington, DC – November 22, 2024 Photos by Jamie LeBlanc © 2024. All rights reserved. Continue reading
Nikka Costa & Olivia Rubini – Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA – November 11, 2024 The white soul sister is back, after nearly two decades out of the public eye. Nikka Costa released some totally funktastic grooves in the 1990s and early 2000s. Her newest album has just been released after several years, the … Continue reading
Allie X & Violet Chachki – The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA – November 1, 2024 Philadelphia welcomed Allie X to the stage for an incredible night on her Weird World tour, celebrating her latest album Girl With No Face. Allie X was joined by the multi-talented Violet Chachki, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7 … Continue reading
Ricky Montgomery – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL – October 26, 2024 Ricky Montgomery made his return to Florida, continuing his electric “One Rick to Rule Them All” Tour at the wonderful outdoor venue Jannus Live in St. Pete. Florida fans were thrilled for such a special night of live music. Judging by the … Continue reading
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
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Gunna, Lay Bankz, Sexyy Red, 2Rare, DJ Diamond Kuts and Friends & Kur – Powerhouse – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA – October 25, 2024 Photos by Josh Kanner © 2024 Continue reading
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