Events
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Brad Zimmerman: My Son The Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 4, 2012 You don’t have to be Jewish or a waiter to relate to Brad Zimmerman’s one man show about growing up, being an actor, being an actor who waits tables and persevering through everything life throws at you. Brad’s stand-ups of his childhood, family, career and misbegotten love life are as warm and poignant as they are hilarious! He appeared in “The Sopranos,” roasts at the famed Friar’s Club and made many TV appearances on Conan, Letterman and Comedy Central....
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/04/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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Brown Recluse with Auctioneer and Acres of Diamonds
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MilkBoy Philly |
02/04/12 |
MilkBoy Philly, Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes Marc Broussard
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 4, 2012 Rooted in the strong currents of R&B, sanctified church and the many other flavors of his Louisiana bayou home, Marc Broussard achieves a depth in all aspects of his writing and singing through his love for and mastery of tradition. Great music, pulled from the heart, crafted impeccably and delivered with deep emotion, with the goal of every live performance “to make my audience cry, laugh, dance, and walk away emotionally spent.”...
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The Colonial Theatre |
02/04/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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SOJA
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Electric Factory |
02/04/12 |
Electric Factory, Philadelphia |
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Jack's Mannequin with Jukebox The Ghost and More!
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TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts |
02/04/12 |
TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia |
The Fallen Troubadours
Presented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel February 4, 2012 Drunk on melody, high on musical history, but original and all their own nonetheless, the songs throb with great playing and singing. Timeless is the word for it.
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Tin Angel |
02/04/12 |
Tin Angel, Philadelphia |
Grey Reverend with Our Griffins
Presented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse February 4, 2012 Grey Reverend is the solo project of singer/songwriter/composer L.D. Brown. Based in Brooklyn, New York, L.D. Brown was born in Pennsylvania and raised on a variety of music genres. After developing an affinity for jazz and the emerging indie rock sounds of the ’80′s, like My Bloody Valentine and Dinosaur Jr., he began studying music. Beginning with the saxophone, then later shifting his attention to the guitar under the instruction and guidance of his mentor, jazz guitar...
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Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse |
02/04/12 |
Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse, Newtown Square |
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Jedi Mind Tricks
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Union Transfer |
02/04/12 -
02/05/12 |
Union Transfer, Philadelphia |
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Jack’s Mannequin with Allen Stone
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TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts |
02/06/12 |
TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia |
Rumer
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 7, 2012 Seasons Of My Soul, Rumer’s debut LP, is influenced by her upbringing, which takes in a childhood spent in an enclosed, exotic expat colony in Pakistan. Here, her family would often sing and write songs together, determined to provide their own entertainment in the absence of TV or newspapers. Then, they relocated to the New Forest, where Rumer first saw a television, and married her love of the folk tradition with the sweeping melodies of the technicolor movie musicals. It is a...
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World Cafe Live |
02/07/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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The Darkness with Foxy Shazam
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Trocadero Theatre |
02/07/12 |
Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia |
Hotel California - A Salute To The Eagles
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 8, 2012 By blending their extraordinary vocal and musical talents, Hotel California faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of the Eagles' studio albums while delivering a modern, action packed performance bringing this timeless music into 2012. Expect to hear mega-hits such as “Heartache Tonight,” “New Kid in Town,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Best Of My Love” and “One Of These Nights” plus selected titles from Don Henley, Joe Walsh and...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/08/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
XPN Welcomes SEE A LITTLE LIGHT with BOB MOULD: An Evening of Reading and Music
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 8, 2012 Since he first stormed onto the music scene in the late 1970s with Hüsker Dü, Bob Mould has followed his muse along a more than three-decade long odyssey that has included a successful solo career, a three-year stint as the leader of indie-rock band Sugar, a foray into electronic/dance music that continues to this day as half of the DJ duo known as BLOWOFF, and even a brief sojourn into the world of professional wrestling.
A classic story of individualism and...
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World Cafe Live |
02/08/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Jim Brickman
Presented by Merriam Theater at Merriam Theater February 8, 2012 Two-time Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman
will bring one of the most entertaining and romantic concert events of the year to
Merriam Theater located at 250 South Broad St in Philadelphia on February 18, 2012.
The aptly named The Romanza Tour brings Brickman’s signature romantic solo piano
melodies and hit songs to life, plus audiences will experience brand new music from his
hit CD Romanza. Brickman’s engaging...
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Merriam Theater |
02/08/12 |
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia |
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Pat Travers Band
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/09/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Andy Grammer presented by Mentos / Ryan Star
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 9, 2012 Andy Grammer's irresistible pop songs blend heartfelt, compelling lyrics with instantly unforgettable melodies. Think the relaxed vibe of Jason Mraz crossed with the rock soul of Maroon 5.
Also Performing: Ryan Star
For more than half his life, Ryan Star has been a fiery performer. Born and raised in Long Island, NY, by the time Star was 14 he regularly traveled to Manhattan to play clubs, including the legendary CBGB. Now a solo artist, Star's do-it-yourself indie...
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World Cafe Live |
02/09/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Seamus Kennedy
Presented by Baldwin's Station at Baldwin's Station February 9, 2012 Long before there was a computer on every desk, Seamus Kennedy was providing "interactive entertainment" to delighted audiences from one end of the country to another. He is quick with a quip and likes nothing better than to discover someone in the audience who is similarly inclined. He makes it all seem so effortless that it is easy to miss that he is a superb instrumentalist with an apparently infinite repertoire. The depth of his musicality allows him to tailor his show to the...
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Baldwin's Station |
02/09/12 |
Baldwin's Station, Skyesville |
Rebirth Brass Band
Presented by Union Transfer at Union Transfer February 8-February 9, 2012 Simply put, The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the now infamous Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. Rebirth is committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands while at the same time incorporating modern music into their show. Their signature brand of heavy funk has not only won over several generations of music lovers, it has become the soundtrack to...
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Union Transfer |
02/08/12 -
02/09/12 |
Union Transfer, Philadelphia |
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An Intimate Solo Acoustic Performance by Citizen Cope
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ArtsQuest/Bethlehem Musikfest |
02/09/12 |
Musikfest Cafe at Steel Stacks, Bethelehem |
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Architeuthis Walks On Land, Dan Blacksberg Trio & Daniel Levib
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Fire Museum Records |
02/09/12 |
Highwire Gallery, Philadelphia |
Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 10, 2012 The legendary icon Dr. Ralph Stanley is one of the most influential artists of all time. Born in Virginia in 1927, The Clinch Mountain Boys became one of the most popular acts in Country Music history. After six decades, Ralph is still considered the best bluegrass banjo picker and tenor singer, plus he’s played on more than 170 albums and was featured in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” singing "O Death" which won him one of his three Grammy Awards. His other honors...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/10/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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XPN Welcomes Sharon Van Etten
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Johnny Brendas |
02/10/12 |
Johnny Brendas, Philadelphia |
Belfast Connection
Presented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse February 10, 2012 An evening with Belfast Connection.
To listen to samples, visit www.belfastconnection.com
Though a relatively new band on the local scene, Belfast Connection is composed of three great musicians who are no strangers to Irish music. Formerly of local Irish band Paddy's Well, Belfast Connection's Frank Reed, Laine Walker, and Joe Hughes are three close friends who infuse each performance with expert musicianship and energetic performances that tell the story of Ireland and...
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Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse |
02/10/12 |
Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse, Newtown Square |
Black Coffee - White Knuckles Tour
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 10, 2012 Mesa, AZ-based punk rock royalty Authority Zero has managed to weather the storm of the music industry and endure living on the road away from friends and loved ones. For the release of their fourth studio album Stories of Survival, Authority Zero used their music as a conduit to convey not only the trials and tribulations the group has endured, but also the current economic difficulties faced across the globe.
Formed in 1988, Voodoo Glow Skulls meshed hardcore punk,...
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World Cafe Live |
02/10/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
AUTHORITY ZERO & VOODOO GLOW SKULLS
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 10, 2012 Mesa, AZ based punk rock royalty AUTHORITY ZERO has managed to weather the storm of the music industry and endure living on the road away from friends and loved ones. For the release of their fourth studio album, "Stories of Survival", AUTHORITY ZERO used their music as a conduit to convey not only the trials and tribulations the group has endured, but also the current economic difficulties faced across the globe.
In their sixteen years of existence, the Voodoo Glow Skulls...
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World Cafe Live |
02/10/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes Bruce Hornsby
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre February 11, 2012 The masterful, 3-time Grammy Award-winning pianist/songwriter who draws from jazz, jam, classical, folk, bluegrass, rock, and even Motown to create his own seamless music and improvisations.
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Keswick Theatre |
02/11/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
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Peter Frampton Comes Alive – 35th Anniversary Tour
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Live Nation |
02/11/12 |
Tower Theater, Upper Darby |
Real Diamond - The Premier Neil Diamond Tribute
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 11, 2012 Turn On Your Heart Light with the gift of Real Diamond for Valentines Day. Philly’s own premier Neil Diamond Tribute captures the excitement of one of America’s top hit makers performing platinum and gold chart topers such as “Sweet Caroline,” “Holly Holly,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue” and “Forever in Blue Jeans.”
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/11/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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Umphrey's McGee
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Electric Factory |
02/11/12 |
Electric Factory, Philadelphia |
An Evening with Cheryl Wheeler
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse February 11, 2012 You may not be familiar with Cheryl, but you have probably heard her music. She is very respected as a songwriter by her peers, which can be seen by how many of them record her songs. Chery's songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O'Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near. If they think she is great, then you owe it to yourself to learn more if you aren't familiar with...
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
02/11/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |