Concerts
CONCERT REVIEW: Non-COMMvention Night Two
NON-COMM night two brought an eclectic mix of harmonies and musical tastes to a sold-out crowd. All the performers put on quite a show in […]
CONCERT REVIEW: NON-COMMvention Night One
The 16th NON-COMMvention got underway on Wednesday, May 18th, at World Café with eight solid performances. A three-day convention for contemporary noncommercial music radio stations, […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Old 97’s and Heartless Bastards at Union Transfer
A Saturday night with the Old 97’s is one well spent. The dynamic grouping of lead singer and guitar slinger Rhett Miller, bountiful bass and […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Cage the Elephant at the Mann
The Mann Center’s 40th year started off with a bang Thursday, May 12th, at the Skyline Stage with a three-band bill headlined by Cage the […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Mirah and Jherek Bischoff at Boot and Saddle
Boot and Saddle was turned into an intimate orchestral space on Saturday, May 7th, by Mirah and Jherek Bischoff. A warm homecoming always greets Philly […]
Scott Stapp of Creed Is Playing at SugarHouse (Really)
Last month, an event blew up on Facebook: Supposedly, Limp Bizkit was holding a free concert at the Sunoco on Wayne Avenue in Dayton, Ohio, […]
CONCERT REVIEW: M. Ward at Union Transfer
M. Ward brought his special brand of folk and mid-20th-century rock to Union Transfer on May 2nd. Playing behind his 2016 LP More Rain, a […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Santigold at TLA
May got off to an auspicious live music start on Sunday the 1st with a hometown sold-out show by Santigold at TLA. Supporting her 2016 […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Pearl Jam at the Wells Fargo Center
1992 was a formidable year for me and the music world. I certainly remember being floored the first time I heard Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy.” As […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Floetry at TLA
Last Wednesday night, Floetry brought their soulful message to a sold-out TLA. Recently reunited, the band of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart gave an electrifying […]
When Prince Came to Philadelphia
“Nobody knew if the Artist was going to come. And no one knew if he was going to perform,” Lisa Acchione of Egypt nightclub told […]
Concert Review: Thao & the Get Down Stay Down at Underground Arts
Awash in memories personal to her, the crowd and this reviewer, Thao Nguyen, the powerhouse leader behind Thao & the Get Down Stay Down, delivered […]
Choral Arts Philadelphia Offering Hump Day Bach Concert Series
Sometimes you’re looking for a little culture, but just a little. Let’s face it, a three-hour concert can seem like a daunting commitment compared to a lazy Netflix binge. […]
Pearl Jam Is Playing the Wells Fargo Center in April
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Pearl Jam‘s Ten, which was recorded in the spring, released in late August and eventually sold 13 million […]
38 Can’t Miss Concerts in Early 2016
Memories of champagne-soaked New Year’s celebrations are already fading fast: It’s time to start planning your next moves. You can start here, with our list […]