As a self-proclaimed jam band nerd, I have developed the bad habit of assuming that I know everything there is to know about jam bands and the scene that surrounds them. So it was with full confidence in my jam band intelligence that I went to see moe. (Yes, all lower case, with a period [...]
Tag Archives: shows
fun. explores new grounds with album ‘Some Nights’
“Some Nights,” the newest album by fun., was released Feb. 21, and to no one’s surprise, it amazes anyone who hears it. Opening the album differently than any other I have ever heard, with the addition of a chamber choir, “Some Nights” brings us back to the unique sound in the beginning of the album, [...]
Christie’s long-running play ‘The Mousetrap’ headlines in Philly
Paul L. Nolan, Eric Bryant, Harry Smith and Jennie Eisenhower in mystery novelist Agatha Christie’s iconic play, “The Mousetrap.” The show is currently playing at Walnut Street Theatre now until March 4. Fans of whodunits will be excited to hear the Walnut Street Theatre is currently running Agatha Christie’s iconic play “The Mousetrap.” In its [...]
Philadelphia Theater Company explores Scottsboro boys case
“I’m going to sit here and rest my feet.” “The Scottsboro Boys” ended with these words spoken by the renowned Rosa Parks, played by Kaci M. Fannin. The stage went black, and my reaction slipped out: “Wow.” Susan Stroman, of “The Producers” fame, directed and choreographed the production complemented by the musical mastery of dynamic [...]
Jack’s Mannequin gives personal, thrilling performance at the TLA
Frontman Andrew McMahon stole the crowd at his sold out show at the TLA. The evening opened with solo artist Allen Stone and Jukebox The Ghost. In this cold winter season we all need a little something to remind us that warmth and sunshine still exist. Just give Jack’s Mannequin a listen for a quick [...]
What’s Happening in Philly
Documentary & Dialogue series of the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival The fall portion of the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ran Nov. 5-19, and it was a huge success. But the festival includes another component: the popular Documentary & Dialogue series, which is taking place for five consecutive Monday evenings from Jan. 9 to Feb. 6. [...]
James Blake breaks out at The Troc
Dubstep has shuffled its way into pop music in recent months. Earlier this year I was actually a big fan of the kick-and-snare patterns, modulated bass lines and manic drops, but I have gradually lost interest in the music. The main reason I developed a distaste for hardcore dubstep was because I thought that the [...]
Swedish indie-pop star plays to sold out crowd
Philadelphia welcomed Swedish indie-pop singer Lykke Li to a sold-out show at the Theater of Living Arts May 16. The show was an international affair, with Canadian artist Grimes kicking off the event. The stage was decorated with lengths of flowing black fabric hanging from the ceiling, which disappeared in the heavy fog that was produced [...]
-
Senior featured on reality show
-
Dragons flex muscles in Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta
-
Drexel softball waves goodbye to it’s all-time home run leader
-
Motion City Soundtrack joins forces with MAD Dragon Records for series
- Philly’s hip-hop summer lineup looks promising
Loading ...