| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Lucy Wainwright Roche with Kyle SwartzwelderPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse February 17, 2012 An evening with Lucy Wainwright Roche.
To listen to samples, visit www.lucywainwrightroche.com
Lucy grew up in Greenwich Village, New York City, amidst a family of musicians. Her father is Loudon Wainwright, her mother is Suzzy Roche of The Roches. But she had other plans for herself. She always thought she'd be a teacher and she earned her Master's Degree in Education in 2007. She hit the road to sing backup with her brother, Rufus Wainwright, on his 2007 tour. Since then... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 02/17/12 | Newtown Square |
Tea Leaf GreenPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 17, 2012 San Francisco’s Tea Leaf Green are newfangled Lost Boys, a traveling gang dedicated to seeking wisdom and experience in places both glorious and seedy. In many ways, this quintet is the essence of rock’s adventurous, playfully outlaw spirit, all of which ultimately fuels songs that resonate with classic vibrations, open-ended possibilities and radio-ready charm.
With the release of their seventh studio album Radio Tragedy!, Tea Leaf Green have crafted a... | World Cafe Live | 02/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Bronze Radio ReturnPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 17, 2012 There are some records that manage to span multiple eras of time and various places, in essence creating a new sonic space. New Englanders Bronze Radio Return have done just that on their sophomore album, the gorgeous and varied SHAKE! SHAKE! SHAKE!. Contained within the space between notes and breaths are thousands of miles, and decades of history.
The roots of this travelogue-time capsule -- and the band that made it -- can be traced back to lead singer and guitarist... | World Cafe Live | 02/17/12 | Philadelphia |
WXPN welcomes An Intimate Solo, Acoustic Performance by Citizen CopePresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 17, 2012 Clarence Greenwood (stage name Citizen Cope) is an American songwriter and producer. His eclectic mix of blues, laid-back rock, soul, and folk has a large and profoundly dedicated following, built over the past decade of touring due to solid word of mouth.
Citizen Cope's compositions have been recorded by artists as varied as Carlos Santana, Dido and Richie Havens. He currently records and produces for his own record label, Rainwater Recordings, which he founded in 2010 after... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 02/17/12 | Wilmington |
Spiritual Voyages Festival - Raise Your VoicePresented by Astral Artists at Church of the Holy Trinity - Rittenhouse Square February 18, 2012 Astral Artists, a non-profit organization that plays a vital role in the discovery and development of the nation’s most gifted classical musicians, presents the Spiritual Voyages Festival—a joyous celebration of the musical and poetic expression of African-, Asian-, and Latin-American cultures, featuring three different concerts in one day! The 1pm concert, Raise Your Voice, includes readings of poetry written by Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and Sonia Sanchez, alongside... | Astral Artists | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Spiritual Voyages Festival: From The Andes To The YangtzePresented by Astral Artists at Church of the Holy Trinity - Rittenhouse Square February 18, 2012 Astral Artists, a non-profit organization that plays a vital role in the discovery and development of the nation’s most gifted classical musicians, presents the Spiritual Voyages Festival--a joyous celebration of the musical and poetic expression of African-, Asian- and Latin-American cultures, featuring three different concerts in one day! “From The Andes To The Yangtze” features music from cultural heritages and sonic influences as vibrant and varied as the Argentine... | Astral Artists | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Red Molly w/ Beaucoup BluePresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 18, 2012 Red Molly is well known for their gorgeous a cappella ballads, bluegrass-tinged folk and a touch of jazzy western swing all done up in their trademark three-part harmonies, signature dobro licks and inventive arrangements. ”If one word describes the new Red Molly CD ‘Light in the Sky’ that word is joyous. Once again, with the tick-tight arrangements, crystalline vocals and caramel harmonies," praises the Boston Globe. They’re joined by Beaucoup Blue - the... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 02/18/12 | Sellersville |
Chris Despo with WindowviewPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse February 18, 2012 An evening with Chris Despo.
To listen to samples, visit www.myspace.com/chrisdespo
From the suburbs of Philadelphia, the red-headed Chris Despo stands out in the mix of today’s musicians. He has performed at many college and coffee house venues in the tri-state area. Some venues include World Cafe Live, Burlap and Bean, The North Star Bar, University of Delaware, Widener University, Philadelphia University, and Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center accompanying members... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 02/18/12 | Newtown Square |
Nic CowanPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 18, 2012 Many young musicians have parents who are less than supportive when artistic aspirations are announced. It’s understandable. After all, becoming a doctor, lawyer or accountant are safe career bets. Donning a guitar, writing songs and pounding on club doors for gigs? Not so much.
But Nic Cowan never had that worry. When the native Texan and transplanted Atlantan decided to get serious about his musical career, he turned to the professional musician he knew best—his... | World Cafe Live | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
WXPN welcomes An Intimate Solo and Acoustic Performance by Citizen CopePresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 18, 2012 Clarence Greenwood (stage name Citizen Cope) is an American songwriter and producer. His eclectic mix of blues, laid-back rock, soul, and folk has a large and profoundly dedicated following, built over the past decade of touring due to solid word of mouth.
Citizen Cope's compositions have been recorded by artists as varied as Carlos Santana, Dido and Richie Havens. He currently records and produces for his own record label, Rainwater Recordings, which he founded in 2010 after... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 02/18/12 | Wilmington |
Amir ElSaffar and the Two Rivers EnsemblePresented by Ars Nova Workshop at Philadelphia Art Alliance February 18, 2012 Join Ars Nova Workshop for a performance by the Two Rivers Ensemble led by Iraqi-American composer-performer Amir ElSaffar, whose unique compositions bring together traditional Iraqi and jazz music. | Ars Nova Workshop | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Lecture - How the West of Ireland Saved Uilleann BagpipingPresented by Philadelphia Ceili Group at The Commodore Barry Club February 18, 2012 The Philadelphia Ceili Group presents the third event in its 2011-2012 Music Series.
“How the West of Ireland Helped to Save Uilleann Bagpiping," an informative talk by Dr. Scott B. Spencer with accompaniment and demonstration by the talented piper Ivan Goff, will be a discussion by Dr. Spencer, the most recent Visiting Research Scholar at the Centre for Irish Studies at the National University of Ireland, Galway, in association with the American Irish Cultural... | Philadelphia Ceili Group | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Ivan Goff & Eamon O'Leary in ConcertPresented by Philadelphia Ceili Group at The Commodore Barry Club February 18, 2012 Based in Brooklyn, Dubliner Ivan Goff plays Irish concert flute and uilleann pipes. In addition to duets with many traditional musicians such as Míchéal Ó Raghallaigh, Tony DeMarco, and Iarla Ó Lionáird, Ivan has also performed with internationally acclaimed Irish traditional bands Dervish, Danú, Téada, Lúnasa, The Green Fields of America with Mick Moloney, and is a former member of Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul. He has also... | Philadelphia Ceili Group | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Mike Miz and the Dave Spencer TrioPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse February 18, 2012 About Mike Miz: He has a fine voice, the arrangements are tight, varied, and take unexpected turns every now and then. Good musicianship all the way around! Looking at the credits I took notice of the instruments played: pedal steel, baritone mandolin, upright bass, fiddle, Fender rhodes, cello, to name a few. An eclectic mix. It speaks highly of the musicianship required to bring them into a good light. Musicians love music. Seems obvious, but often it's not. These folks can really play,... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 02/18/12 | Phoenixville |
Archie FisherPresented by Crossroads Music at Crossroads Music February 19, 2012 Master guitarist, singer and songwriter Archie Fisher is among Scotland’s foremost interpreters of traditional songs and is known throughout the country as the host of BBC Radio Scotland’s award-winning “Travelling Folk” show, which he has presented for over 25 years. For his contributions to Scottish folk music, he has been inducted into the Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame and in 2007 was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth for services to traditional music. | Crossroads Music | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
William Fitzsimmons with Special Guest Denison WitmerPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 19, 2012 William Fitzsimmons is equal parts songwriter and psychotherapist, creating captivating music which uniquely melds depravity, honesty, and autobiography into a counter-intuitive seamless whole. Since 2005, Fitzsimmons has created three full-length albums, each thoroughly themed and embossed with matters of family history, intimate disclosure and bold confession, yielding rich folk music ranging from the stark and acoustic to the voluminous and electronic. | World Cafe Live | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Red Wanting BluePresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 19, 2012 Red Wanting Blue has been called the hardest working rock band in America. This isn’t surprising considering leader Scott Terry’s decade-long dedication to the road. His songs about its trials, sung in a remarkable radio-ready baritone, are backed by his expert band’s shimmering classic rock sound. Twelve of these tunes comprise this Columbus, Ohio-based band’s first official label release. | World Cafe Live | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
28th Annual Mardi Gras Party with The Wild BohemiansPresented by The Wild Bohemians at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 21, 2012 The Wild Bohemians throw the wildest Mardi Gras Party in Philadelphia. Over 25 of the areas finest musicians gather only at this time of year to create this awesome musical experience. Fat Tuesday 2012 at World Cafe Live with The Wild Bohemians. Now THAT'S the ticket. | The Wild Bohemians | 02/21/12 | Philadelphia |
| Julia Nunes | World Cafe Live | 02/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Peter Bradley AdamsPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 23, 2012 Peter Bradley Adams was formerly one half of the duo Eastmountainsouth, signed by Robbie Robertson (of The Band) to DreamWorks Records in 2002. Since then, Adams has released three solo records, and is set to release his fourth album Between Us on Mishara Music on June 14th.
“Adams is fast developing as a songwriter who both inspires and questions” – Nic Harcourt, Los Angeles Times Magazine, January 2010.
One of the... | World Cafe Live | 02/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Gable Music Ventures Presents Jessica LatshawPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 23, 2012 Jessica Latshaw can't quite decide if she is a musician who can't stop dancing or a dancer who is completely in love with music. She will probably take the rest of her life figuring this out, and she is okay with this. Having been lucky enough to perform on stages across America, Canada, Japan, and Korea--while either telling someone else's story in a Broadway show, or telling her own through the music that she writes, she still hasn't run out of things to say. And she still feels grateful... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 02/23/12 | Wilmington |
Monte Montgomery with Janet RobinPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 23, 2012 Monte Montgomery is a jaw-dropping guitarist singer-songwriter whose dizzying accomplishments have earned him mind blowing accolades. Named one of the “Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitar Players” by Guitar Player Magazine, he’s been called everything from “guitar-god” to the “answer to the Fermi Paradox.” Monte’s recordings are a mix of dark, edgy rock to light, breezy pop-like melodies and his concerts are likened to a musical religious... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 02/23/12 | Sellersville |
| The Strange Heat, Black Stars, The Formulary and The Shock Trials | World Cafe Live | 02/24/12 | Philadelphia |
John Conahan and Gina KazPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse February 24, 2012 As a singer/songwriter, John Conahan follows the tradition of thoughtful, piano-rooted songwriting. With bombastic vocals and exciting, beautiful piano playing, he is capable of introspective and sincere (yet angular) ballads, as well as the danceable and festive rockers. He’s shared the stage with folks like Jeffrey Gaines, Dispatch, Los Lobos and Rachael Sage. John is well known for his witty stage banter and amiable, festive persona. John has been featured on radio broadcasts... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 02/24/12 | Newtown Square |
AnimusPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 24, 2012 Animus is an instrumental group of culturally diverse musical concepts and traditions from ancient to modern alike. Greek, Blues, Middle Eastern, Jazz, Spanish, Funk, Latin, Rock, Indian, Jewish Klezmer, African. The unorthodox instrumentation and unique original compositions excite the mind, body and soul with an endless variety of grooves and tribal rhythms, coupled with spontaneous, passionate improvisation knows no boundaries and awakens the spirit to get everyone moving to the music. | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 02/24/12 | Wilmington |
Heidi Winzinger LivePresented by Heidi Winzinger at Barrington Coffee House February 24, 2012 Southern New Jersey songwriter Heidi Winzinger performs soul and psychedelic folk. Songs about Washington Crossing the Delaware, the loss of farmland and women losing themselves to their jobs. This is a double bill with the acclaimed bluegrass band, the NJ Corn Pickers! | Heidi Winzinger | 02/24/12 | Barrington |
Terri ClarkPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 25, 2012 Eight-time Canadian Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, Terri Clark racked up over a dozen hits including “Now that I Found You,” "I Wanna Do It All," "Poor Poor Pitiful Me," "I Just Wanna Be Mad" and her two #1s "Girls Lie Too" and “You’re Easy on the Eyes.” Catch Terri on her Roots & Wings Unplugged tour! | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 02/25/12 | Sellersville |
Bill O'Meara with Caleb SpauldingPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse February 25, 2012 An evening with Bill O'Meara
To listen to samples, visit www.billomearaband.com
Bill O'Meara picked up a guitar for the first time at the age of ten and almost immediately began a love affair with song-writing. A decade later Bill stood on stage at Citizens Bank Park (home of the Philadelphia Phillies) as the lead singer, guitarist and song writer of the band Morning Story and played to tens of thousands of fans as the opener for Bon Jovi.
Prior to Morning... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 02/25/12 | Newtown Square |
The TBH Group & Double V Bookings Presents The Better HalfPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Join the Better Half and other great acts for a night of music and fun!
Also performing: John & Brittany, Jackson Rider, Bong Hits for Jesus and Shockwave Collective. | World Cafe Live | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Emmy Nominated Composer Kareem Roustom Presents Original WorksPresented by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture at Trinity Center for Urban Life February 25, 2012 The fourth concert of the Arab Music Concert Series features the works of composer Kareem Roustom including the US premiere of "Abu Jmeel's Daughter,” a music performance narrated by Leila Buck. Born in Syria, Roustom is an Emmy nominated composer who has written scores for award-winning films including Budrus and Amreeka. | Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Carnaval Samba PartyPresented by American Society of Capoeira and Arts from Brazil February 25, 2012 Celebrate the famous Brazilian holiday Carnaval with Philadelphia's very own Center for Capoeira & Brazilian Arts. Admission price gets you unlimited food, the delicious Brazilian cocktail caipirinhas, and an exciting samba dance class! Whoever comes with the best costume will win a surprise reward!
All proceeds will go toward Philadelphia's Project Capoeira, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering community and intercultural understanding among disadvantaged... | American Society of Capoeira and Arts from Brazil | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Playing For ChangePresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 28, 2012 Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music, uniting us as one human race. Inspired by the passion and energy of street musician Roger Ridley’s rendition of “Stand by Me,” Grammy award-winning producer Mark Johnson set out across the globe on an incredible journey recording and filming street musicians of different faiths, backgrounds and ethnicities, then blending their contributions into one unified... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 02/28/12 | Sellersville |
Soweto Gospel ChoirPresented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens February 29, 2012 Performing in eight different languages, the Soweto Gospel Choir performs an inspirational program of tribal, traditional, and popular African and Western gospel. | Longwood Gardens | 02/29/12 | Kennett Square |
Pete Donnelly Presented by Pete Donnelly at MilkBoy Philly January 25-February 29, 2012 Pete Donnelly will be at Milkboy Philly every Wednesday from Jan 25th until Feb 29th in celebration of his new record When You Come Home. | Pete Donnelly | 01/25/12-
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RAW Philly Artists Showcase Featuring Dante BucciPresented by RAW:natural born artists at G Lounge March 1, 2012 RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair & makeup artistry, photography, models and performing art.
RAW events are multifaceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist. These artists are all local, hand-picked talent who have been... | RAW:natural born artists | 03/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Gaelic StormPresented by Grand Opera House at Grand Opera House March 2, 2012 One of the best pub bands around, the internationally-acclaimed Gaelic Storm has been entertaining audiences with a rowdy, rollicking brand of traditional Irish music since first appearing in James Cameron’s blockbuster film Titanic. Now, over ten years later, the band’s fan base continues to multiply with each new album, turning the one-time pub band into one of the premier touring acts in the Celtic/World music genre. | Grand Opera House | 03/02/12 | Wilmington |
Tom PaxtonPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 2, 2012 Lifetime Achievement Grammy Recipient Tom Paxton is best known for his countless standards, such as "Ramblin' Boy," “Where I'm Bound,” "Whose Garden Was This" and “The Last Thing On My Mind." He’s become a voice for addressing issues of social injustice and inhumanity while laying bare the absurdities of modern culture. An integral part of the folk music community since the early 60's Greenwich Village scene, Tom Paxton's place in folk music... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 03/02/12 | Sellersville |
XPN Welcomes Cheers ElephantPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 2, 2012 In a time where overproduction is prevalent and the live show stands crucial, Cheers Elephant dominates with a tight and energetic sound that truly makes you stop and listen. Since their inception in 2007, Cheers Elephant has made fantastic strides beginning with the release of their eponymous first album, Cheers Elephant, which received praise from fans and critics alike. Their sound is raw and rootsy, yet far out with psychedelic flavor.
Also performing: The... | World Cafe Live | 03/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Conjunto PhiladelphiaPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 2, 2012 Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include son, cha-cha-chá, bolero, and danzón | World Cafe Live | 03/02/12 | Philadelphia |
West African Drum and Dance Benefit in Partnership with Croatan StudiosPresented by HomeAid for Africa March 2, 2012 Amazing evening for all ages! Capture the excitement of aunthetic West African dance and drum, with pieces tied to specific countries, and support HomeAID for Africa, a local 501(c)(3) that engages locals in creating unique crafts that raise funds for compelling projects in the country of Malawi. | HomeAid for Africa | 03/02/12 | West Chester |
Tribute to John Denver: Ted Vigil with special guest Steve WeisbergPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 3, 2012 Looking and sounding just like John Denver, Ted Vigil pays tribute to one of the greatest American superstars of all time. Expect to hear hits like “Annie’s Song,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Back Home Again,” “I’m Sorry” and “Thank G-d I’m a Country Boy.” Ted will be joined by John Denver’s guitarist, dobro player and background vocalist Steve Weisberg. | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 03/03/12 | Sellersville |
Celtic Concert with Mary Courtney of Morning StarPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center March 3, 2012 Silver Lake Nature Center is pleased to welcome, for the first time, internationally renowned Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Mary Courtney! Tickets for this special performance can be purchased in advance at a discounted rate of $10/person (by 5pm on March 2nd) or at the door for $15/person. Concert will be held inside the Visitors’ Building. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 03/03/12 | Bristol |
| Tim Hawkins Live Concert and Comedy Night | Christian Life Center | 03/03/12 | Bensalem |
Honey Island Swamp BandPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 4, 2012 Described as “Americana on the Bayou,” Honey Island Swamp Band draws from a variety of roots influences including Lowell George and Little Feat, Taj Mahal, Jerry Garcia, Gram Parsons and New Orleans’ own “Night Tripper,” the legendary Dr. John. HISB’s mixes country-inflected rock and New Orleans funky blues making their music so familiar and unique at the same time. | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 03/04/12 | Sellersville |
Chuck MeadPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 4, 2012 After leading several popular ‘80s cult bands in and around his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, Chuck Mead landed on Nashville’s Lower Broadway where he co-founded the famed ‘90s Alternative Country quintet BR549. The band’s seven albums, three Grammy nominations and the Country Music Association Award for Best Overseas Touring Act would build an indelible bridge between authentic American Roots music and millions of fans worldwide. With BR on hiatus, Chuck formed The... | World Cafe Live | 03/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Sosúa: Dare to Dance Together: NMAJH Presented by National Museum of American Jewish History at National Museum of American Jewish History March 4, 2012 Sosúa is an original musical based on the story of European Jews who escaped Germany prior to the Holocaust and found refuge in the seaside town of Sosúa in the Dominican Republic. This performance, directed by the renowned Liz Swados, promotes cross-cultural understanding and brings together a multi-cultural cast of contemporary American youth who help to make these historical events relevant to their lives today, each in his or her unique way. A talk-back with the cast will... | National Museum of American Jewish History | 03/04/12 | Philadelphia |
AltanPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 7, 2012 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Ireland's foremost Celtic super-group! Altan has moved audiences worldwide with heartwarming and dynamic live performances while their exquisitely produced award winning albums - ranging from sensitive traditional Irish songs to hard hitting reels and jigs - have gone gold and platinum in their native Ireland. Performing over 25 years and going strong, Altan has also recorded or performed with many other internationally recognized artists including The... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 03/07/12 | Sellersville |
Phil Keaggy BandPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 8, 2012 Returning for the first time with his band for a plugged in performance, Phil Keaggy’s career spans more than 30 years including over 50 solo albums and eight releases with Glass Harp. Phil has won several Dove Awards (while dominating the Instrumental Record category) and thrice voted one of the top finger style guitarists by Guitar Player Magazine readers including Gold Level Award Winner for Best Spiritual/Worship Guitarist. | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 03/08/12 | Sellersville |
Soul Salvation Featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul ThornPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 8, 2012 One black, one white. One from Texas, one from Mississippi. One woman (with her band), and one man (solo). Both raised in the church. Both steeped in the tradition of American music, and both putting their own contemporary twists on it – blending blues, rock, gospel, folk, R&B, and country music. Most importantly, both have a whole lotta soul! | World Cafe Live | 03/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Black 47Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 9, 2012 Led by Irish author, playwright, and songwriter Larry Kirwan, Black 47 espouses an unblinkingly political and thoroughly Irish form of rock and roll, with raucous, heartfelt, and intelligent performances of songs covering topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and urban unrest in contemporary New York. Black 47 earned their chops playing the pub scene in Manhattan and self-producing their first indie record, Black 47, before The Cars’ Ric Ocasek jumped on... | World Cafe Live | 03/09/12 | Philadelphia |
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