Events
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Point Entertainment presents An Evening with Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre May 10, 2012 Ottmar Liebert’s incredible global success on a musical level often seems like a simple outgrowth of his cultural background and powerful wanderlust in his formative years. Born in Cologne, Germany to Chinese-German father and Hungarian mother, he began playing guitar at 11, and traveled extensively through Europe and Asia intent on fully absorbing each musical tradition he encountered.
By 1989, he had founded the first...
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The Colonial Theatre |
05/10/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
XPN Welcomes Dar Williams
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live at the Queen May 11, 2012 On one level, the sizable body of work accumulated by celebrated writer/artist Dar Williams is a continuing narrative of her life — what she's experienced and what she’s observed during her years of intensive touring. On another, it forms a detailed look at the course of modern-day existence in the decade and a half between 1993, when Williams released her debut album, The Honesty Room, and 2008, when her longtime label Razor & Tie released her seventh and most recent...
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World Cafe Live |
05/11/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Red Hot Chili Peppers With Sleigh Bells
Presented by Wells Fargo Center at Wells Fargo Center May 11, 2012 After a long hiatus, Red Hot Chili Peppers and guests Sleigh Bells come to Philadelphia on their 'I'm With You World Tour.' You don't wanna miss this long awaited performance at the Wells Fargo Center on May 11th!
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Wells Fargo Center |
05/11/12 |
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
Ari Hest
Presented by New Hope Winery at New Hope Winery May 11, 2012 The release of Sunset Over Hope Street on March 1, 2011 via Downtown Records’ Mercer Street imprint marks Ari Hest's first full-length album of new material in four years. That’s not to say he hasn’t been busy in the years in between.
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New Hope Winery |
05/11/12 |
New Hope Winery, New Hope |
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 |
Florence & The Machine with Blood Orange
Presented by The Borgata at The Borgata May 12, 2012 Florence & The Machine come to The Borgata event center on May 12th! You don't want to miss this great show, complete with special guests Blood Orange.
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The Borgata |
05/12/12 |
The Borgata, Atlantic City |
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XPN Welcomes Ingrid Michaelson
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Electric Factory |
05/12/12 |
Electric Factory, Philadelphia |
Real Diamond
Presented by New Hope Winery at New Hope Winery May 12, 2012 Real Diamond is a professional band dedicated to the faithful re-creation of the live Neil Diamond experience. They are obsessively passionate about providing the finest Neil Diamond show short of having the man there himself.
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New Hope Winery |
05/12/12 |
New Hope Winery, New Hope |
Ronnie Montrose
Presented 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...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
05/17/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Lansdowne Folk Club presents Malcolm Holcombe with special guest Thom McCarthy on Thursday, May 17th
Presented by Lansdowne Folk Club 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...
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Lansdowne Folk Club |
05/17/12 |
Lansdowne Folk Club, Lansdowne |
The Bronx Wanderers
Presented 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.
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
05/18/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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XPN Welcomes Justin Townes Earle with Tristen
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TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts |
05/19/12 |
TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia |
The Refugees
Presented by New Hope Winery at New Hope Winery May 19, 2012 The trio of women that is The Refugees emerged on the music scene as a verifiably unmatched force of talent, diversity, and experience. Each successful in her own right as a solo artist, Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman formed their unique and innovative group in 2007 and since that time have been wowing audiences, radio DJs, and music critics alike with their soaring harmonies, indelible musicianship, and unforgettably humorous stage presence.
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New Hope Winery |
05/19/12 |
New Hope Winery, New Hope |
Rusted Root
Presented by ArtsQuest/Bethlehem Musikfest at Musikfest Cafe at Steel Stacks May 20, 2012 Rusted Root has sold more than three million albums worldwide. Formed in Pittsburgh by singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki in the early '90s, the group's worldly style quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock.
After debuting in 1992 with the self released Cruel Sun, Rusted Root signed with Mercury Records and released the 1994 platinum selling breakthrough When I Woke, which featured the hit songs "Send Me On My Way," "Ecstasy" and "Martyr."...
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ArtsQuest/Bethlehem Musikfest |
05/20/12 |
Musikfest Cafe at Steel Stacks, Bethelehem |
Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 24, 2012 Inspired by current San Francisco artists, Prophet felt compelled to pay tribute to the history and weirdness that brought him to the city nearly 30 years ago. Named for the ill-fated rock club of the same name, Temple Beautiful was "made in San Francisco, by San Franciscans about San Francisco."
In addition to releasing two amazing albums in Soap & Water and "Let Freedom Ring!" over the past several years, Chuck's music has been heard in hit television series...
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World Cafe Live |
05/24/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Laurence Juber with Frank Vignola
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 1, 2012 Two-time Grammy winner Laurence Juber fuses folk, jazz and pop to create a multifaceted performance and has been voted #1 by Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. Juber is the lead guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings and has released 19 acclaimed solo albums, including his award-winning The Pink Panther, which can be heard on albums by groups and musicians ranging from Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks to Barry Manilow. He also performs and/or composes for TV and film, including the...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/01/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
The Fabulous Greaseband
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 2, 2012 Performing some of best music of the '50s, '60s and '70s,The Fabulous Greaseband is the ultimate rock and roll party band. Their highly entertaining and energetic delivery features the greatest dance songs ever written, which have kept the group on top for the last thirty-five years!
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/02/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Los Straitjackets / Eilen Jewell
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 7, 2012 Los Straitjackets are the leading practitioners of the lost art of the guitar instrumental. Using the music of The Ventures, The Shadows, Link Wray and Dick Dale as a jumping off point, the band has taken their unique, high-energy brand of original rock & roll around the world. Clad in their trademark Lucha Libre Mexican wrestling masks, the 'Jackets' have delivered their trademark guitar licks to 10 albums, thousands of concerts and dozens of films and TV shows. Viva Los...
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World Cafe Live |
06/07/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Victor Wooten
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre June 8, 2012 Hailed as the most important bassist since Jaco Pastorious, Victor Wooten is known for his solo recordings and as a member of the Grammy-winning super-group Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. He's a innovative bass guitarist, talented composer, arranger, producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist continuing the virtuosic traditions forged by James Brown and Funkadelic. Prince Vic returns to the road with his non-stop musical acrobatics.
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Keswick Theatre |
06/08/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Peter Tork (of the Monkees) & Shoe Suede Blues
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 8, 2012 Long before joining The Monkees, Peter Tork was a well-respected musician in the burgeoning '60s Village folk and blues scene playing with the likes of Steven Stills and John Phillips of the Mamas and Papas. Peter's gift for playing a plethora of instruments (bass, guitar, keyboard, banjo and French horn) generated high demand for his services as a sideman and back-up artist. Jimi Hendrix jammed with Peter on several occasions, calling him "the most talented Monkee." Shoe Suede...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/08/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Francis Dunnery
Presented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel June 9, 2012 Francis Dunnery performs.
This event is 21+
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Tin Angel |
06/09/12 |
Tin Angel, Philadelphia |
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Foster the People
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Mann Center for the Performing Arts |
06/14/12 |
Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Neil Diamond
Presented by Wells Fargo Center at Wells Fargo Center June 18, 2012 Rock and Pop Icon Neil Diamond, a 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, will take his greatest hits on the road on a much-anticipated North American tour kicking off in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 1st and closing in Las Vegas on September 1st. The 2012 tour, which includes a stop at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Monday, June 18, will feature all of Neil Diamond’s classic favorites.
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Wells Fargo Center |
06/18/12 |
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
Sonny Landreth
Presented by ArtsQuest/Bethlehem Musikfest at Musikfest Cafe at Steel Stacks June 22, 2012 Eric Clapton says Sonny Landreth "is probably the most underestimated musician on the planet and also probably one of the most advanced." From the Reach, the Grammy-nominated Landreth's most recent album, was the first to be released on his own Landfall label. On it, the Louisiana-based slide-guitar wizard did something unprecedented in his body of work, as he collaborated with five of the greatest guitar players on the planet - Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Robben Ford, Eric...
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ArtsQuest/Bethlehem Musikfest |
06/22/12 |
Musikfest Cafe at Steel Stacks, Bethelehem |
Iona
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 26, 2012 Uniquely combining progressive rock and ambient folk with the crystalline voice of Joanne Hogg, Iona creates a blaze of colors and textures whose spiritual and atmospheric, yet uplifting music stirs the emotions. They built a formidable reputation over the last two decades as a compelling live band with incredible musicianship. Inspired by the Celtic Golden Age, Iona takes their name from the small island off the west coast of Scotland.
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/26/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Coldplay
Presented by Wells Fargo Center at Wells Fargo Center July 5-July 6, 2012 Coldplay will launch its first North American tour in nearly three years on April 17. The run, which kicks off at Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB, will include a stop in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 5 at Wells Fargo Center. The band is touring in support of its new RIAA-certified Platinum record, Mylo Xyloto, which has scored the most No. 1 rankings of any album this year worldwide, topping the charts in 34 countries to date. Mylo Xyloto’s first two singles have received GRAMMY...
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Wells Fargo Center |
07/05/12 -
07/06/12 |
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
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Roger Waters: The Wall Live
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Citizens Bank Park |
07/14/12 |
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia |
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Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) at World Cafe Live
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World Cafe Live |
08/06/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Madonna
Presented by Wells Fargo Center at Wells Fargo Center August 28, 2012 “Madonna’s track record as a world class entertainer and touring artist speaks for itself. Her artistry, talent and creative productions get bigger and better with each tour and Madonna 2012 will be no exception. We are thrilled to have her back on the road and know her fans feel the same,” commented Arthur Fogel, CEO Live Nation Entertainment Global Touring and Madonna tour promoter.
In the course of her phenomenal career, Madonna has a record breaking 37...
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Wells Fargo Center |
08/28/12 |
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
WXPN's Free At Noon
Presented by WXPN at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 27, 2009 - Ongoing Every Friday at noon, WXPN brings live music to the air with the Free At Noon Concert series at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. From NPR Music and WXPN, hear a live mix of roots rock, folk, country and more every week! Shows are free and open to the public, though registration is required at XPN.org. Registration begins one week in advance of each show (Friday at 1), while XPN members can signup the Thursday before. If you can't make it, the show is broadcast live on-air and on the...
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WXPN |
04/27/09 -
Ongoing |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |