Concerts
Music: 11 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days
Herbie Hancock @ Kimmel Center | Wednesday, October 4 Damn, I forgot how weird the video for “Rockit” is. I guess with the synths and the […]
The Return of Daniel Johnston
It’s natural to wonder and worry about Daniel Johnston. The “outsider” musician with the impish voice and emotionally engaging lyrics — championed over the years by […]
Video Breakdown: “Owner of a Lonely Heart” by Yes
British prog/pop/prog-pop band Yes — who play the Kimmel Center on Sunday — had been active since 1968 and inactive for a year before rejiggering […]
I Was There: War On Drugs at The Dell Last Night
Like a good Philadelphian, I was there for War On Drugs’ homecoming show at The Dell last night. I was also there in 2013 when […]
Music: 6 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days
Matthew Sweet @ The Queen in Wilmington | Thursday, September 21 I caught Matthew Sweet’s performance at the Haverford Music Festival a couple weeks ago. […]
9 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days
The Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Union Transfer | Wednesday, September 6 Funny to think that the defining moment in the career of this remarkable San […]
27 Things to Do This Weekend
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Comedy for Gentlemen @ The Republican Erin Dohony and Rachel Fogletto host night of comedy at South Philly’s esteemed go-go establishment. Samantha […]
Video Breakdown: I Love The ’90s Tour
Sponsored by VH1, the I Love the ’90s Tour (at BB&T Pavilion, Friday, September 1) promises an upbeat nostalgia trip for oldheads of a certain […]
Music: 7 Shows to See this Week
Ivy Sole @ Milkboy | Wednesday, August 30 Born in Charlotte, NC, and based in Philly, young rapper Ivy Sole demands your attention. Her beats […]
Music: 9 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days
In the Valley Below @ Boot & Saddle | Wednesday, August 16 This California duo first made an impression a couple years ago with “Peaches,” […]
Video Breakdown: Lionel Richie’s “Hello”
Pop megastar Lionel Richie is currently on the road with his All The Hits Tour — and looking back, it’s an impressive number of hits. […]
Music: 8 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days
a place both wonderful and strange @ PhilaMOCA | Wednesday, August 9 This scary electro-pop band claims both Janet Jackson and David Lynch as key […]
The Hit List: The 10 Best Shows in Philly in August
1. Roger Waters It seems a full-blown Pink Floyd reunion is as likely as Jerry Garcia coming back from the dead, and Waters, the brain […]
Music: 10 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days
Jamila Woods @ Johnny Brenda’s | Wednesday, July 26 With her supple voice and message of resistance and persistence, this Chicago soul singer makes you […]
I Went to See Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo On Friday Night
“Can I talk about the baby that died at birth?” Of all of the shows that have taken place inside the Borgata’s Event Center over […]