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Here’s What the Phillies Would Look Like if They Were Beatles

Lost in the hub-bub over Chase Utley’s return to Philadelphia was this: It was also Beatles night! On August 16th, 1966, the Beatles played JFK […]

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Music: 6 Shows to See in Philly This Week

Gov’t Mule @ Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing | Wednesday, August 17 Allman Brothers Band alumni Warren Haynes and Allen Woody formed Gov’t Mule as […]

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18 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Grace Kelly @ South Jazz singer and saxophonist Grace Kelly takes a break from playing with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s […]

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Music: 6 Shows to See in Philly This Week

Boys Like Girls @ The Fillmore | Wednesday, August 10 Pop-rock band Boys Like Girls is marking the 10th anniversary of the group’s self-titled debut […]

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20 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Nightscape @ Longwood Gardens Longwood Garden’s light and sound installment, designed by the innovative Klip Collective, was a hit last summer so […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Jamarcus Henderson Bares It All With Man at Arms

Most debut pop albums strive to give you a promising introduction. But then there are those unique few that just dive right into your consciousness […]

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16 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Beck Epoch @ Strawberry Mansion Bridge Watch Invisible River dancers swing from the Strawberry Mansion Bridge, while fabric drops from 60 feet […]

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Op-Ed: Justin Timberlake Isn’t a “Cultural Appropriator”

(Editor’s note: This is an opinion column from guest writer Evon Burton.) During Sunday evening’s BET Awards, actor and Temple alum Jesse Williams accepted the […]

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Music: 7 Shows To See This Week

Tunji Ige x Michael Christmas @ Foundry at the Fillmore | Wednesday, June 22 Rappers Tunji Ige and Michael Christmas team up for the Bring […]

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Rihanna, Coldplay to Headline Made in America

Rihanna and Coldplay will headline the fifth annual Made in America Festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The lineup was announced earlier this afternoon. Set […]

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Kanye West Is Coming to Philadelphia This Fall

If you’re a fan, finally strap on your deadstock Yeezy boosts. If you’re not, then maybe head out of town: Kanye West is coming to […]

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6 Philly Bands and Musicians to Listen to Right Now

Ethereal chamber pop, growling indie rock, flowing left-of-center hip-hop: Philly’s music scene is bursting with buzz-worthy music. Meet the rising stars and adventuresome veterans producing […]

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What Every Artist Who Will Pay Tribute to Prince Should Learn From Madonna

Hollywood has it right, the music industry has it wrong. When the movie industry pauses during awards shows to honor the deceased they unroll a spool of […]

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Paul McCartney to Play Citizens Bank Park This Summer

Last night at the Phillies game, the team kept playing Paul McCartney songs. “Back in the USSR,” “Band on the Run”, “Day Tripper”, “Drive My […]

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No Roots on July 4th?

Say it ain’t so, Questo. The Roots won’t be headlining the Wawa Welcome America! Festival on July 4th, according to this report from Billy Penn. […]