| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Arts and Aging: Jazz Bridge Presents Denise Montana!Presented by Jazz Bridge at Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County May 16, 2012 Closing out the season at Jazz in Media! at the Unitarian Universalist Church will be singer Denise Montana with vibist Tony Miceli, bassist Steve Beskrone, and percussionist Jim Hamilton.
Denise Montana is a vibrant, spirited performer whose singing and acting have earned her worldwide recognition. A stylist who traces her roots from jazz to blues, rock to pop, and the great American standards, Montana has carved out a creative niche in Philadelphia and beyond. Early in her... | Jazz Bridge | 05/16/12 | Media |
FiddledelphiaPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse May 16, 2012 An evening with Fiddledelphia. To listen to samples, visit
www.fiddledelphia.org
.
Fiddledelphia is a new student string ensemble led by multi-instrumentalist, teacher and arranger Shelley Weiss. Based in the Philadelphia area, current teaching locations are in Bryn Mawr and Lansdale, PA. Shelley created Fiddledelphia to give kids a fun outlet for their playing. Many kids reach a plateau in their playing and practicing becomes a... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 05/16/12 | Newtown Square |
Party in the PlaygroundPresented by Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse at Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse May 16, 2012 A playful, adults-only cocktail reception to benefit Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse.
Join Smith for plenty of play and lawn games, hors d’oeuvres from Pitruco Pizza, The Mini Trini, La Marqueza, and Buttercream food trucks, cocktails from The Farmers’ Cabinet, a silent auction, surprise guests, and the presentation of the 2012 Ida Newman Magic of Play Award to Christine Piven and Catherine Barrett, creators of FreePlay on the Parkway, Philadelphia’s... | Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse | 05/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Glen PhillipsPresented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel May 16, 2012 Glen Phillips is a songwriter, lyricist, singer and guitarist. He is best known as the singer and songwriter of 1990s alternative rock group Toad The Wet Sprocket.
Phillips began Toad the Wet Sprocket in 1986. By 1988, they had signed with Columbia Records. After recording six albums and playing many major tours, they disbanded in 1998.
During his time in Toad the Wet Sprocket, Phillips was involved in a pop rock project called flapping, Flapping.
Three... | Tin Angel | 05/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Jef Lee Johnson Band with Nick CianciPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse May 16, 2012 The amazing Jef Lee Johnson takes time out of his busy touring schedule with Esperanza Spalding to return to Steel City. Jef is quite simply one of the most amazing guitarists on the planet. He is revered by some of popular music's best and brightest including Leon Huff (of Gamble and Huff fame), George Duke, ?uestlove (of The Roots) and Vernon Reid (of Living Colour). Jef has recorded and performed with a veritable who's who in popular music, including Mariah Carey, Roberta Flack, Aretha... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 05/16/12 | Phoenixville |
Poet-tree En MotionPresented by The Rotunda May 16, 2012 “Poet-tree En Motion… 2012 Annual Spring Fundraiser Festivities & Fire Rite Celebration For Friends of Plum Dragoness Performance Projects! Wednesday, May 16th! 7-10pmish!!! @ The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street West Philly, PA 19104 www.therotunda.org Each event of the ongoing Poet-tree En Motion performance series highlights the work of Resident Performance Artist; ”Plum Dragoness” (a.k.a. Gabrielle de Burke) & the acts she features according to theme of... | The Rotunda | 05/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Brobible Presents Milkman (Featuring XXXChange)Presented by Union Transfer at Union Transfer May 16, 2012 Milkman is the stage alias of hip-hop/dance/rock music producer Gregg Luskin from San Diego, CA. As a freshman at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Milkman was introduced to various glitch-pop remix artists. After being exposed to this new and upcoming sample-based genre, Milkman spent the remainder of the year learning and improving his own mashup technique. It took Milkman 13 months to complete his debut album Lactose and THC (released January 22, 2008 under self-owned... | Union Transfer | 05/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Saxophonist Bobby Zankel Plays Ascension to Raise Money for the Coltrane HousePresented by Jazz Bridge May 16, 2012 Saxophonist Bobby Zankel and percussionist Craig McIver will be performing the John Coltrane composition Ascension for the Ascension Eve Jazz Vespers (marking the end of the Easter season) . The service is free, but the free will collection will go to help restore the John Coltrane House, which has fallen into severe disrepair.
Bobby Zankel, one of Philly's premier saxophonists, studied at the University of Wisconsin and the Berkelee College of Music in Boston. Between... | Jazz Bridge | 05/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Sexy Heels A Go-GoPresented by Bus Stop Boutique May 16, 2012 BUS STOP presents Sexy Heels A Go-Go, a spring shoe fashion event. A fun night of heels, style and funk! Add a little spice to your spring wardrobe from the feet up. Sip on Spiked Heel cocktails, enter a shoe raffle to win free 3 $50 BUS STOP gift certificates and get special discounts for one night only!
Models will show off BUS STOP's favorite looks and an array of shoes will be on hand. Join in the fun and put a little spike in your step!
Must be 21+ with ID. | Bus Stop Boutique | 05/16/12 | Philadelphia |
| Imaginary Cities with Vilebred / The Levee Drivers | North Star Bar | 05/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Charlie HunterPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 16, 2012 Charlie Hunter grew up in Berkeley, CA, where he studied under Joe Satriani and his influences were Joe Pass and Tuck Andress, both adept at sounding like two guitarists at once. Hunter took it a step further and devised an 8-string guitar on which he could be both guitarist and bassist. With a Leslie-style rotary speaker, he produced a sound akin to a Hammond organ. His sound has since evolved to a distortion-based blues. Since the debut of Charlie Hunter Trio in '93, Hunter has recorded 17... | World Cafe Live | 05/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Ronnie MontrosePresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 May 17, 2012 Ronnie Montrose has returned with full force, playing tunes that rocked a nation with heart-thumping, foot-stomping, fist-pumping energy. Expect Ronnie and his new band to perform live renditions of Gamma and Montrose faves plus newer material. Getting his start as guitarist with the Edgar Winter Group, Ronnie also recorded with the likes of Johnny Winter, Neville Bros, Van the Man, Boz and of course original Montrose vocalist Sammy Hagar. They were known for their huge and heavy melodic... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 05/17/12 | Sellersville |
Lansdowne Folk Club presents Malcolm Holcombe with special guest Thom McCarthy on Thursday, May 17thPresented by Lansdowne Folk Club at Lansdowne Presbyterian Church May 17, 2012 Lansdowne Folk Club presents Malcolm Holcombe with special guest Thom McCarthy on Thursday, May 17th. Tickets are $15 with advance reservation and $18 at the door. Held at Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show begins at 7:30 pm. Provisions of Lansdowne will have freshly prepared dinner and desserts available for sale before and during the show. For reservations or information call 610-622-7250, visit website... | Lansdowne Folk Club | 05/17/12 | Lansdowne |
The BoxcarsPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 May 17, 2012 Groundbreaking band The Boxcars are also individual headliners in their own right. With collective stints with Alison Krauss and Union Station (Adam Steffey, John Bowman), J.D. Crowe and The New South (Ron Stewart, John Bowman, Harold Nixon), Blue Moon Rising (Keith Garrett and Harold Nixon), The Isaacs (John Bowman) and most recently The Dan Tyminski Band (Steffey and Stewart), this quintet has an impressive track record who’ve also won four 2011 IBMA Awards! | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 05/17/12 | Sellersville |
| Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons | American Music Theatre | 05/17/12 | Lancaster |
| Kurt Vile and The Violators | Chameleon Club | 05/17/12 | Lancaster |
| Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts | 05/17/12 | Harrisburg |
The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary TourPresented by Sands Bethlehem Event Center May 17, 2012 The Beach Boys, one of the world’s most legendary and influential bands, have reunited for a global 50th Anniversary Tour. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks will tour together for the first time in more than two decades. The 40+ city tour, which will begin in April, will feature a headlining date at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on April 27 and a performance at The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 10th. A second show at the Mohegan... | Sands Bethlehem Event Center | 05/17/12 | Bethlehem |
| Barnady Bright, Martin Rivas, Sam Brenner and Alicia Lemke | MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore | 05/17/12 | Ardmore |
Arts and Aging: Jazz Bridge presents Mimi JonesPresented by Jazz Bridge at Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse May 17, 2012 Closing out the season at Society Hill Playhouse will be bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones and her band featuring Shirazetti Tinnin on drums and pianist Rachel Eckroth on May 17th.
Mimi Jones, multifaceted bassist, vocalist and composer, brings her beacon of musical light to the world while embracing a positive future with her inspiring messages. Mimi’s elegant sound is an eclectic mix of genres based on a strong jazz foundation that leave room for funky bass grooves, world... | Jazz Bridge | 05/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Lydia Pense and Cold BloodPresented by Kennett Flash at Kennett Flash May 17, 2012 Lydia and the band debuted in 1969 when the Fillmore was at its peak as one of the nation's musical meccas. Owner Bill Graham was so impressed with Lydia's voice and the sound of the band that he immediately signed Cold Blood to his new record label. During the span of six original late '60s, early '70s albums, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood helped forge their own specific brand of funk/soul and R&B which came to be know as East Bay Grease. Lydia Pense and Cold Blood packed the San Francisco... | Kennett Flash | 05/17/12 | Kennett Square |
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Jellyroll and Kristen & The NoisePresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen May 17, 2012 Celebrate the Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary!
Enjoy music from two great bands, fabulous food, drinks, silent auction, and a raffle drawing for a trip for two to NYC! Come support your favorite female organization and help provide young women the outdoor leadership experience of a lifetime!
Wear festive cocktail attire.
Contact Kristin Brinkley for more information at kbrinkley@cbgsc.org or 302-456-7169. | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 05/17/12 | Wilmington |
Cabinet with MiZPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen May 17, 2012 When it comes to the music of Cabinet, the essential bywords are soul, simplicity, and serious musicianship. In concert, the combination of these qualities invariably yields an experience that is so celebratory and moving that the very word Cabinet takes on a new, vivid meaning for anyone in the audience. An inclusive and engaging energy is the uniting through-line as Cabinet weaves bluegrass, country and folk influences to powerful effect. Tight dynamics punctuate gorgeous, soaring... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 05/17/12 | Wilmington |
Triple Rock Blues Presented by The Twisted Tail May 17, 2012 Start the weekend on Thursday night with Triple Rock Blues at The Twisted Tail in Headhouse Square. Come have some great BBQ and a cold beer or two, then dance it all off with the best blues band in the tri-state area. Triple Rock brings it every song, every night! Don't miss the best Thursday night in Philly! | The Twisted Tail | 05/17/12 | Philadelphia |
| Patrick Breen & The Loco Motives with Salsa Shark / Preston Hull | North Star Bar | 05/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Violinist Scott St. John and Pianist John NovacekPresented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall May 18, 2012 The PCMS season closes on a high note as the St. Lawrence Quartet violinist presents an intimate solo recital at the Curtis Institute. His all-American program with pianist/composer John Novacek features violin sonatas by Charles Ives and John Knowles-Paine and Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Shakespeare-inspired suite Much Ado About Nothing. | Philadelphia Chamber Music Society | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
40th Anniversary Celebration: Abington Symphony Orchestra, Oratorio Choir, & FriendsPresented by Music at Abington at Abington Presbyterian Church May 18, 2012 John Sall leads this special Music at the Abington 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert. Featuring favorites (including your requests) from the 40 years of MAA's history, an appearance by founding director G. Stanley Powell, and a cake reception, this highlight concert is not to be missed!
No charge, but free-will donations will be collected. Free childcare available. | Music at Abington | 05/18/12 | Abington |
Catie CurtisPresented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music May 18, 2012 The Boston-area folk music scene is a vibrant one, boasting a variety of diverse artists. But if pressed to name the region's defining musician, it would have to be singer-songwriter Catie Curtis, who has called it home for nearly all of her twenty-year music career. Since the release of her last album in 2009, Curtis has toured extensively, playing a number of diverse venues ranging from Chicago's legendary Old Town School of Folk Music to the White House. She's also spent that time writing... | PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
The Bronx WanderersPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 May 18, 2012 Recreating the magic of the era, The Bronx Wanderers will take you back to the '50s and '60s with the heart and soul of Doo-wop and rock and roll. The Wanderers perform original material and many all time favorites their fans have come to love, such as the Frankie Valli medley. | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 05/18/12 | Sellersville |
Jonny Lang with Michael Williams BandPresented by Pullo Family Performing Arts Center at Pullo Family Performing Arts Center May 18, 2012 A professional musician since age 12, Lang rocketed from his hometown of Fargo, North Dakota, to international renown in his mid-teens. While kids his age were still playing high school gigs, he was touring with giants like the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith, trading licks with mentors like B. B. King and Buddy Guy, and being lauded by U.S. News and World Report for having the voice of a grizzled blues veteran and guitar skills to match.
The Grammy-winning former prodigy... | Pullo Family Performing Arts Center | 05/18/12 | York |
LeAnn RimesPresented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre May 18, 2012 LeAnn Rimes became the youngest country music star since Tanya Tucker in 1972, with over 37 million records sold worldwide. She's also achieved four #1 albums (by age 19!), 13 Top Five singles, two Grammy Awards, three ACMs, a CMA, 12 Billboard Music Awards and more. | Keswick Theatre | 05/18/12 | Glenside |
Family Style Open Mic featuring Robert KarimiPresented by Asian Arts Initiative at Asian Arts Initiative May 18, 2012 Hosted by spoken word duo Yellow Rage, this monthly open mic series invites the sharing of stories, song, dance, poetry among Asian Americans and extended “family” from all communities and cultures.
In Spring 2012, Asian Arts will continue to host a pre-show reception with food and drink generously donated by local restaurants. The pre-show reception is FREE for all open mic guests!
Robert Karimi is an interdisciplinary playwright, multimedia humorist,... | Asian Arts Initiative | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
An Evening with Vance GilbertPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse May 18, 2012 How does an established and preeminent acoustic artist like Vance Gilbert follow up his feted cover album Angels, Castles, Covers (2006) and his songwriting watermark Unfamiliar Moon (2005)?
With Up On Rockfield, that's how! Up On Rockfield finds Gilbert exploring and unabashedly celebrating the influence various famous songwriters and performers have had upon his writing. Each song is penned by Gilbert as if he was co-writing with some of his musical... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 05/18/12 | Phoenixville |
| Sopa Sol | Ten Thousand Villages | 05/18/12 | Ephrata |
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the RealPresented by The Blockley Pourhouse at The Blockley May 18, 2012 The group has not only logged in many miles on their tour bus, but
they have been racking up accolades from the press as well. Reverb
wrote this of a recent Denver show: "The largely female, enthusiastic
crowd kept their eyes open, because Nelson's energetic stage presence
is a treat. He's an affable performer with an infectious grin, and his
guitar solos are often punctuated with leaps - the kid catches some
serious air."
That... | The Blockley Pourhouse | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Cable Schmable!Presented by The Forty Niners Chorus at Barley Sheaf Players May 18, 2012 With his wife and daughters out of town, Fred is ready for some peace and quiet. But just as he settles down in front of the TV, disaster strikes! The power is out and Darcy, Debbie and Diane's flight is cancelled by a monstrous storm. Join the Forty Niners Chorus as they lead Fred and his ladies through some side-splitting family time with songs from Elvis Presley, Journey, the Beatles, the Contours and many, many more. | The Forty Niners Chorus | 05/18/12 | Lionville |
The ObsoleetsPresented by MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore May 18, 2012 Shows at MilkBoy Coffee are all ages and BYOB.
Former world supermodels ageing gracefully into their sunset years with tiple, erhu, rowhouse bass and massive double kick. | MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore | 05/18/12 | Ardmore |
InHale Performance SeriesPresented by Kun Yang Lin/Dancers at CHI Movement Arts Center May 18, 2012 InHale Performance Series: Diversity. Opportunity. Community.
The InHale Performance Series is a community initiative, presented by Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, to help established and emerging movement artists perform their work. Selected artists receive free performance space, technical assistance, and audience feedback. Previous performances have sold out! Performances include dance, spoken word, music, video, and more! | Kun Yang Lin/Dancers | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Francisco MelaPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art May 18, 2012 Cuban-born drummer Francisco Mela is a favorite among jazz’s elite instrumentalists, including Joe Lovano, John Scofield, and McCoy Tyner, all of whom cite his charisma, sophistication, and life-affirming spirit as an extension of his incredible talents as a composer and drummer. | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Matthew SantosPresented by Kennett Flash at Kennett Flash May 18, 2012 Grammy-nominated artist Matthew Santos has established himself as one of the rare and striking voices quickly emerging from the Windy City's music scene. With a growing fan base hailing him for his ethereal voice, Santos has secured his place in current music with his distinguished style and elusive musical gift. Though best known for his vocal work on the hit song "Superstar" by rapper Lupe Fiasco, Santos is poised to make an even bigger name for himself with his own passionate... | Kennett Flash | 05/18/12 | Kennett Square |
Mad-Sweet PangsPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen May 18, 2012 "Over the years, the Pangs sound has evolved into a wash of blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass and rock 'n' roll. The songs are English major-clever… Their concerts, in theaters and clubs from Baltimore to New York, are part come-to-Jesus celebration, part slow, sweet harmony."
– Delaware Today
Mad-Sweet Pangs draws their outrageously heady sound from too many genres to even attempt listing, and too many influences to even begin naming. They're... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 05/18/12 | Wilmington |
Several Species: The Pink Floyd ExperiencePresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen May 18, 2012 Several Species are widely known for amazingly performing Pink Floyd note for note. They travel with a dazzling laser light show, video screen projection and quadrophonic surround sound. They prouldly dedicate an entire evening to capturing and reviving the magical spirit of the legendary Pink Floyd.
"This 11-piece ensemble will give any Floyd fan the same genuine chills and thrills as the real thing. They masterfully create an amazing audio / visual spectacle with... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 05/18/12 | Wilmington |
| Doom Ribbons, Jarrett Gilgore/Deric Dickens duo & Sonic Sphere | Fire Museum Records | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Ellis with Nicole ReynoldsPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse May 18, 2012 An evening with Ellis. To listen to samples,
visit www.ellis-music.com
.
If you haven’t yet caught her engaging and disarming live show, take a chance on Ellis and you’ll become a lifelong fan. Her fans describe her as not only a talented folk musician, but also as a supportive friend who offers encouraging words and humor alongside her compelling songs. She leaves audiences better than she finds them, with... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 05/18/12 | Newtown Square |
Albert CastigliaPresented by The Twisted Tail May 18, 2012 Blues Leaf Records recording artist Albert Castiglia perform. | The Twisted Tail | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Willie NilePresented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel May 18, 2012 The New York Times called him "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a platter for the ages” by UNCUT magazine. He has been called "a one-man Clash" (UNCUT) and his critically acclaimed albums have gotten rave reviews around the world. Bono, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, Adam Duritz and Little Steven are among those who have... | Tin Angel | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Nick WaterhousePresented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel May 18, 2012 Nick Waterhouse is the New Breed: An R&B fanatic who combines an uncanny old-school sensibility with a charged, contemporary style. At just 25, He joins the ranks of a growing cabale of similar acts and producers of recent times (Mark Ronson, Mayer Hawthorne, the Daptone Crew et. al.) that are all moving forward into the past, yet all quite different. For Waterhouse, his muse is the over-modulated sound of vintage R&B, and his take on such a time-honored tradition evokes the... | Tin Angel | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Live Music with Bocco Socks!Presented by Cheltenham Center for the Arts at Cheltenham Center for the Arts May 18, 2012 Tim McKinstry and his band Bocco Socks who will perform from 8:30-10 pm. Bocco Socks is a brand spanking new original project consisting of veteran professional musicians from the Philadelphia region and South Western New Jersey. It is a mix of players that have been in and out of the band Standard Deviation for over 10 years. The style of the band is a mix of reggae, rock, jazz, R&B, country and blues. | Cheltenham Center for the Arts | 05/18/12 | Cheltenham |
| David Mayfield Parade | Abbey Bar | 05/18/12 | Harrisburg |
The Barr Brothers with Kishi BashiPresented by Mauch Chunk Opera House at Mauch Chunk Opera House May 18, 2012 This is one of those groups – you’ll never forget where you saw them first.
Brad and Andrew Barr first played as The Slip until one night in 2004 the room they were performing in burned down. Perhaps that’s why, despite their remarkable talent, they don’t have a problem taking themselves too seriously. One year later, they were in Montreal. In his first apartment there, Brad Barr shared an adjoining wall with Sarah Page, a classically-trained harpist whose... | Mauch Chunk Opera House | 05/18/12 | Jim Thorpe |
