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Jill Scott to Join Philly Orchestra for 157th Anniversary Concert

A press release from the Philadelphia Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra today announced details of its upcoming 157th Academy of Music Anniversary Concert and Ball to […]

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Made in America Documentary Airing Friday

Ron Howard’s Made in America documentary, shot at the 2012 festival, is airing tomorrow night on Showtime. Here is le trailer.

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JoBros Cancel Upper Darby Appearance

It is without great sadness that I bring you the news that the Jonas Brothers have canceled a 2013 tour set to kick off at […]

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Album Review: Miley Cyrus’s ‘Bangerz’

The first time I listened to Bangerz, I didn’t like it.  There was something missing that I  couldn’t wrap my brain around … until I […]

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WATCH: Bastards of Earle Sing Downtown Girl

Bastards of Earle: Downtown Girl (Acoustic Version) from Bastards of Earle on Vimeo.

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Photos: Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, Sean Lennon Get Spacey on the River

Photos | Christian Sarkis Graham A wave of psychedelia crashed on the banks of the Delaware last night, as The Flaming Lips took their tour […]

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Fallon and Roots Perform Sesame Street Song With Toy Instruments

It’s heartwarming, hilarious, and well-executed. But but but…it’s not quite as effective as the “Blurred Lines” they did with the same instruments. The kazoo/plastic flute […]

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Matisyahu Will Rock Penn Students This Hanukkah

The Daily Pennsylvanian: Matisyahu, the Jewish alternative rocker and reggae artist, is coming to campus. Matisyahu will play at the Blockley, a music venue and […]

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Philly Orchestra Opens New Season Tonight, Just Like Romeo and Juliet

CBS Philly reports: Members of the celebrated Philadelphia Orchestra were in their final rehearsal Tuesday afternoon in Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center. Concertmaster and […]

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Miley Cyrus Says She Got Her New Style From Philly. Philly Responds.

You’ve probably heard about Rolling Stone’s interview with Miley Cyrus by now: But it was last summer, in Philadelphia, where she really found her new […]

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WATCH: Pennsbury Grad Matthew Schuler Competes on The Voice

Phillyburbs.com reports: Pennsbury High School graduate Matthew Schuler put his pipes to the test Monday night on the season premiere of NBC’s “The Voice.” Schuler […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: The Honest Truth About Cher’s ‘Closer to the Truth’

Before I say anything else about Cher’s first album in more than a decade, a word about my bona fides: The very first album I […]

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The Hooters Opened Ardmore Music Hall On Saturday Night

Nearly thirty years ago, the Hooters opened Live Aid, Philadelphia’s greatest concert event of all time. (Sorry, Made In America). And on Saturday night, the […]

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Rolling Stone Thinks Temple’s Marching Band Is Awesome

Rolling Stone has compiled a list of sweet college marching bands playing sweet top-40 songs. Temple’s band–for the version of Kanye West’s “All of the Lights” […]

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Jim Croce Tribute Concert Planned for Saturday

CBS3 reports: Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of the death of legendary entertainer and Philadelphia native Jim Croce. He died in a plane crash in […]