Events
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Location |
The Really Cooks and The Best Westerns
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 15, 2012 The Really Cooks are a half-human, half-cartoon band that creates an alternate world filled with eccentric characters to tell their story and play their songs. They mix late period British ’60s pop with a quirky American showtune aesthetic, crafting fun, energetic pop tunes. Their music combines harmonic elements that resemble Queen and the Beach Boys, but they still manage to keep an original psychedelic sensibility. Check out their 2011 debut album, Dr. Lemonade Stand! The album...
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World Cafe Live |
02/15/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes David Johansen
Presented by Arden Concert Gild at Arden Club - Gild Hall February 18, 2012 David Johansen is one of the most influential singers, songwriters and band leaders in rock and roll history. He will perform an evening of his classic songs and great covers in an acoustic duo performance. From the classic albums of the New York Dolls, which presaged the New Wave and Punk movements in the 70s, to his great solo career, his film acting work, his hilarious and fun years as Buster Poindexter, to his great folk song series with the Harry Smiths, David Johansen has...
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Arden Concert Gild |
02/18/12 |
Arden Club - Gild Hall, Arden |
The Amazing Kreskin
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 26, 2012 With a showman’s flair, a comedian’s wit and the capacities of a bona fide mentalist, The Amazing Kreskin for six decades dramatizes the unique facets of the human mind—his own mind. His very name is an integral part of pop culture throughout the world. Kreskin has had his own television series, board game, over sixteen books, his own theme song arranged by the renowned Skitch Henderson plus hundreds of appearances on almost every talk/variety show. Kreskin has received...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/26/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
XPN Welcomes Hoots and Hellmouth
Presented by Arden Concert Gild at Arden Club - Gild Hall March 3, 2012 Hoots & Hellmouth are a busy bunch. Road warriors to the bitter end, they've somehow found time to enter the studio twice in the last year to produce two records showcasing their forward-thinking roots/soul music. Their latest offering, the full-length Salt (street date 10/4/11), was recorded in their hometown of Philadelphia at Miner Street Studios with friend/engineer Jon Low (Dr. Dog, Sharon Van Etten, Twin Sister). The result speaks volumes to the evolution of a band committed to...
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Arden Concert Gild |
03/03/12 |
Arden Club - Gild Hall, Arden |
Second City
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 24, 2012 Celebrating 50 years of funny, Second City served as the launching pad for Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Alan Arkin, John and Jim Belushi, Joan Rivers, Peter Boyle, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Robert Klein, Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Gilda Radner, Harold Ramis, John Candy and Bill Murray among countless other comedic actors. Catch some of the hottest comedy stars currently with The Second City Touring Company as they’ll bring laughter and joy to Sellersville. Funny and fast-paced,...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/24/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
XPN Welcomes Shut Up and Dance
Presented by MANNA at Forrest Theatre March 24, 2012 Shut Up & Dance is a one-night-only benefit for MANNA featuring choreography and original works by dancers of the Pennsylvania Ballet. The dancers create, choreograph, and produce this event in their free time, between their already rigorous ballet schedules, for the benefit of MANNA. This unique sold-out performance is held at The Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. Tickets go on sale February 13th - to order call MANNA: 215-496-2662 ex.136. All money raised from ticket sales goes directly...
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MANNA |
03/24/12 |
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia |
Paula Poundstone
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 April 28, 2012 Famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity, Paula Poundstone's insightful musings and offbeat interpretations of everything in everyday life have made her one of the foremost topical and imaginative comedians. Paula’s ever-increasing accomplishments include an American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand-Up, two CableACE Awards and an Emmy. Her TV work includes “Tonight Show,” “Letterman,” “Rosie O'Donnell,” and “SNL” appearances plus...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
04/28/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Craig Shoemaker
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 May 12, 2012 Named ACM Comedian of the Year, Craig Shoemaker also won two Emmys and his Comedy Central program was voted a “Top 20” stand-up special of all time. After making his debut on KYW-TV and winning the “Best Of Philly” Award, Craig went on to write for and appear in over 100 television shows and films including The View, Comic Relief, Showtime’s Comedy All-Stars, Hollywood Squares, Pleasantville, his self-penned critically acclaimed release The Lovemaster and he...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
05/12/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |