| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Buckwheat ZydecoPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 27, 2012 Buckwheat Zydeco has been carrying the torch for his eponymous music for more than three decades. He is a fine accordionist, but there's always been more to his sound. Functioning brilliantly outside the confines of zydeco, he is a gutsy pianist and organist who earned his stripes in a funk/soul band. Buckwheat Zydeco is a bona-fide roots music legend and the new album "Lay Your Burden Down" proves that the old dog still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Although long-time fans will... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 02/27/12 | Wilmington |
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 |
Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring BilalPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 1, 2012 Robert Glasper has long kept one foot planted firmly in jazz and the other in hip-hop and R&B. He’s worked extensively with Q-Tip, playing keyboards on the rapper’s 2008 album The Renaissance and co-writing the album single "Life Is Better," which featured his label mate Norah Jones. Glasper also serves as the music director in yasiin bey’s (Mos Def) touring band, and has toured with the multi-platinum R&B singer Maxwell.
The Los... | World Cafe Live | 03/01/12 | Philadelphia |
BET Music Matters Welcomes Estelle: All of Me TourPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen March 1, 2012 She may be a born-and-raised West London girl, but we’d venture that Estelle Swaray is right at home in the energy of New York, her newly adopted city. The Homeschool/Atlantic recording artist has announced early details of her massively anticipated new album. "ALL OF ME" – which follows the Grammy Award-winning singer's 2008 US debut, "SHINE." The new album is heralded by the critically acclaimed first single , "Fall In Love (Feat. Nas)," which is... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 03/01/12 | Wilmington |
Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds with American BabiesPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 3, 2012 Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is a nine-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of The Dirty Birds, a flock of eight men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melodies. While each of the Birds are capable of lighting up the stage with jaw-dropping displays of... | World Cafe Live | 03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Estelle: All of Me TourPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 5, 2012 She may be a born-and-raised West London girl, but we’d venture that Estelle Swaray is right at home in the energy of New York, her newly adopted city. The Homeschool/Atlantic recording artist has announced early details of her massively anticipated new album, All of Me, which follows the Grammy Award-winning singer’s 2008 US debut, Shine. | World Cafe Live | 03/05/12 | Philadelphia |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 03/05/12 | Wilmington |
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 |
Fade 2 Black Entertainment Saturday Night LIVE 2nd Saturday Dance PartyPresented by Fade 2 Black Entertainment at The Savoy March 10-March 11, 2012 Featuring 2 rooms of entertainment: The 2nd Saturday Dance Party Room with DJ Shawn T & DJ Long John spinning all the hits and Saturday Night LIVE featuring jazz recording artist Juanita Holiday! Celebration packages available!
Free parking, cash bar, drink specials, food for purchase. Dress fashionable!
| Fade 2 Black Entertainment | 03/10/12-
03/11/12 | Pennsauken |
| Gospel Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 03/12/12 | Wilmington |
The Revelations featuring Tre WilliamsPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen March 16, 2012 Old-fashioned soul songs for 21st-century hard times open "Concrete Blues" (Decision/NIA), the second album by the Revelations, based in Brooklyn. Tre Williams writes and sings about unemployment, incarceration and poverty before he moves into equally desperate love songs carrying phrases like: "What you do in the dark/Oh, it sure comes through in the light." Mr. Williams, who grew up in Florida, has the voice for them: a church-rooted baritone that's full of gospel grain... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 03/16/12 | Wilmington |
Cabaret Night with Jill SalkinPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum March 16, 2012 Singer, songwriter, and recording artist Jill Salkin is a seasoned performer with a soulful sound. Experience an intimate evening of jazz classics as well as works from Salkin's releases The Very Thought of You (2009) and Heart's Desire (2000), featuring original compositions influenced by jazz, pop, R&B, and folk. Light fare and wine served.
Friday Night Family Happening: Story Time in the Parlor. Through storytelling, learn about works of art in Woodmere's... | Woodmere Art Museum | 03/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Dinner and Dancing with the Monday Blues Jazz OrchestraPresented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC March 18, 2012 The Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra will be providing music for a monthly dance at the German American Society. Food and refreshments will be available for an extra charge (the menu is very reasonable and the food is excellent). Alcohol will be available to club members and their signed-in guests only.
Please contact the German American Society at 609-585-5200 , or via e-mail at info@gakclub.org with any questions. | Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC | 03/18/12 | Trenton |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 03/19/12 | Wilmington |
| B*tch CD Release | World Cafe Live | 03/21/12 | Philadelphia |
David ChoiPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 24, 2012 David Choi is not only a musician, but a “social media experience." His original songs and covers on Youtube have been viewed over 103,000,000 times and his Youtube channel ranks as the #66 Most Subscribed-to All-Time with over 1,000,000 subscribers. Choi's creative Youtube videos have been “re-tweeted” by Twitter power users Ashton Kutcher (twice), Ryan Seacrest and Nick Jonas. | World Cafe Live | 03/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Southside Johnny and The Poor FoolsPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 25, 2012 Embarking on a stripped down journey through Johnny Lyon's eclectic version of the Great American Songbook, Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools will play a wide range of music pulled from Dylan, Mose Allison, Muddy Waters, NRBQ, Richard Thompson, Emmylou Harris, The Band, George Jones and more. The Poor Fools will also dive into some legendary Asbury Jukes material, revisiting classics plus underperformed deep tracks. No rules. No fences. Just a Jersey legend and his troubadours looking... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 03/25/12 | Sellersville |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 03/26/12 | Wilmington |
Imagine Africa Community Night - Hip-Hop Artists Imagine AfricaPresented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) March 28, 2012 In January, six local hip-hop artists visiting the Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum gallery project were asked how they imagine Africa. At this community night, those artists return to the Museum to share an evening of original verses, inspired by the art and artifacts that they experienced. The event features live performances by local hip-hop artists GodHead The General, Magnum O, Darian The Great, The KNomadz, Afloe and Urban Shamans, along with DJ Soul Buck and host i-be 4evr, as they... | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 03/28/12 | Philadelphia |
The MuzaholicsPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen March 30, 2012 The Muzaholics, with a plethora of musical tastes and styles ranging from Jazz, Gospel, Fusion, Hip Hop and Soul, show no limitation in creativity, sound and writing ability. Founded by drummer/producer Nathan Jacobs, the band extends the tri-state area of PA, NJ and DE. They consist of a group of skilled musicians and friends who decided to come together to form a unique sound in music. The ultimate mission of the band is to "Create a lasting sound that touches the mind, body and... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 03/30/12 | Wilmington |
Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The RockdovesPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 31, 2012 The Rockdoves are a kindie/family music group with a mission: to create music with artistry, intelligence, humor, and respect for kids and their families. The band was formed in 2009 by New York City singer-songwriters Daniel Cole and Kim West, who have been writing and performing music together for over eight years. A shared interest in children's music, along with a spontaneous creative moment during a rehearsal, gave birth to the first Rockdoves song, “See The Seasons”, and to... | World Cafe Live | 03/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Mason Jennings Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 31, 2012 Join Mason Jennings for this special solo performance!
As one grows into adulthood, remaining steadfastly single-minded about one’s pursuits gets increasingly difficult. The musician becomes a band mate navigating the creative energies of those around them. He becomes a boyfriend, a husband, a businessman. She becomes a lover, a mother, a practitioner of her art. Life becomes multifarious, and the pressure to not let the disparate threads of a chaotic life unravel can... | World Cafe Live | 03/31/12 | Philadelphia |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 04/02/12 | Wilmington |
| Gospel Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 04/09/12 | Wilmington |
Social Check-InPresented by Material Gurls at XO Lounge December 9, 2011-April 13, 2012 This event was brought together by two dominating feminine promotion groups to give socialites of the LGBTQ community a place to live lively! Featuring private VIP area, exclusive DJ's , special hosts and intoxicating drinks! This event screams PLUSH and if you miss your 2nd Friday elsewhere, you will regret it, because everyone else will CHECK-IN !
So Philly, Jersey, DE , ladies and gentlemen, we will see you every 2nd Friday, lighting up the night!
*To... | Material Gurls | 12/09/11-
04/13/12 | Philadelphia |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 04/16/12 | Wilmington |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 04/23/12 | Wilmington |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 04/30/12 | Wilmington |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 05/07/12 | Wilmington |
| Gospel Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 05/14/12 | Wilmington |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 05/21/12 | Wilmington |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 05/28/12 | Wilmington |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 06/04/12 | Wilmington |
| Gospel Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 06/11/12 | Wilmington |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 06/18/12 | Wilmington |
Free at the Kimmel: Live from the Plaza Stage!Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza February 4-June 23, 2012 Every Saturday, enjoy a free performance live in the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza, as Wolfgang Puck serves up happy hour specials and delectable snacks. The shows will feature local talent in a variety of genres, from instrumental ensembles and exhilarating dance troupes to stunning vocalists and innovative jazz combos. Grab your friends (and maybe a date?) for the perfect pre-dinner or pre-show experience.
Drink Specials: $1 off beers and $2 off wines at the PECO... | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza | 02/04/12-
06/23/12 | Philadelphia |
| Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 06/25/12 | Wilmington |
ZumbaPresented by First Position Dance Arts January 18-June 30, 2012 Zumba® Fitness – When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.
| First Position Dance Arts | 01/18/12-
06/30/12 | Ardmore |
