Events
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2012 XPoNential Music Festival
Presented by WXPN at Wiggins Waterfront Park and Marina July 20-July 22, 2012 2012 XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru. July 20 -22, 2012 at Wiggins Park on the waterfront, Camden, NJ.
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WXPN |
07/20/12 -
07/22/12 |
Wiggins Waterfront Park and Marina, Camden |
2nd Street Festival
Presented by Philadelphia Folksong Society August 5, 2012 The Fourth Annual 2nd Street Festival will be held Sunday, August 5th, 2012 from noon till 10 p.m. North 2nd between Germantown and Green Streets here in Northern Liberties will be filled with beer gardens, workshops, art, food, and other merchandise vendors. This year there will be four music & event stages, all programmed by the Philadelphia Folksong Society....
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Philadelphia Folksong Society |
08/05/12 |
Piazza at Schmidts, Philadelphia |
Aerosmith with Cheap Trick
Presented by Wells Fargo Center at Wells Fargo Center July 21, 2012 Rock and roll legend Aerosmith will infuse “sweet emotion” into the Wells Fargo Center with a Saturday, July 21 performance of their “Global Warming Tour” featuring Cheap Trick as the opening act. Tickets will go on sale exclusively through ComcastTIX on Friday, March 30 at 10 a.m. online at ComcastTIX.com, by phone at 1-800-298-4200 or in person at the Wells Fargo Center Box Office.
After blowing away audiences in South America and Japan, the bad boys...
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Wells Fargo Center |
07/21/12 |
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
Alec Gross in Concert
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 26, 2012 Grab a blanket and bring your family and friends to enjoy great out-door performances from the Sculpture Park’s Susquehanna Bank stage at Abington Art Center this summer! Concerts at the Manor are co-presented by Abington Art Center and Abington Township Parks & Recreation and sponsored by PECO.
More information is available at abingtonartcenter.org.
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Abington Art Center |
07/26/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Alfred James Band with Beggar's Ride
Presented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 2, 2012 An evening with the Alfred James Band. To listen to samples, visit www.alfredjamesband.com
Alfred is the only cellist in the world playing a 5-string carbon fiber cello—standing up! He started playing the cello as a young boy after his father (a surgeon and amateur cellist) suffered a stroke that ended both his surgical and musical careers. Alfred picked up his dad's cello where he left off and the rest as they say is history.
His influences range from Pablo...
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Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse |
06/02/12 |
Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse, Newtown Square |
An Evening with Anita Baker
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Academy of Music June 2, 2012 Eight time Grammy Award® winning composer, producer, mother, and all-around superstar Anita Baker performs for one night only An Evening with Anita Baker at the Academy of Music, Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m. With her soaring alto, powerhouse vocals, Baker will perform a program of signature hits that celebrates the re-release of Giving You The Best That I Got (February 28, 2012), the 1988 follow up to Rapture that put Baker at the top of the charts and irrevocably charted her course as the...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/02/12 |
Academy of Music, Philadelphia |
An Evening with Brother Sun
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 8, 2012 "I just heard one of the best new songs of my life. The song is called "Trouble," and the group is called Brother Sun. Three magnificent, male voices—together. Gives me the chills—in the nicest way ever!"
– Gene Shay, WXPN
Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Joe Jencks have formed a dynamic new male trio. Their harmonies, as much as their lyrics, tell what they are about: warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, rousing as a...
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
06/08/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash
Presented by The Borgata at The Borgata June 30, 2012 Forty years into their creative partnership, CSN is expanding its recorded repertoire with two album projects, one spotlighting its enduring creative spark, the other its legendary roots. David, Stephen and Graham are currently recording a new album for Columbia Records with ten-time GRAMMY®-winning producer Rick Rubin at the helm. This June, Rhino Records will release Crosby, Stills & Nash Demos, a single-disc collection of rare and previously unheard demos of...
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The Borgata |
06/30/12 |
The Borgata, Atlantic City |
An Evening with Epiphany Project
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 23, 2012 Bet Williams and John Hodian have been performing and recording as Epiphany Project since 1992, creating music that the Washington Post calls "a unique hybrid of world music, art song, Americana and avant-garde folk; utterly uncategorizeable but always transcendently beautiful."
A fearless vocalist with a stunning four-octave voice, Bet Williams has mesmerized audiences across America and Europe with what Sing Out! magazine calls "the sheer beauty of...
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
06/23/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
An Evening with Furthur
Presented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts July 7, 2012 Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh & Bob Weir’s Furthur return to The Mann for one show only Saturday, July 7. Fans can expect Lesh & Weir to push the musical envelope with jaw-dropping improvisations and loving renditions of Grateful Dead classics, with a band that includes keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, drummer Joe Russo (Benevento - Russo Duo, Trey Anastasio), guitarist John Kadlecik (Dark Star Orchestra) along with backing vocalists Sunshine Becker & Jeff Pehrson.
New...
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Mann Center for the Performing Arts |
07/07/12 |
Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Ana Popovic
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 26, 2012 Ana’s career has been meteoric and shows no signs of slowing down! She blends smoking electric funk slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and tight blues groove with soulful feminine vocals. Her incredible stage presence makes her an irresistible force in the music world. Ana was born in the war torn town of Belgrade and currently resides in Amsterdam.
“Ana Popovic is a fine example of a blues artist who takes new directions while remaining true to the essence of the...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/26/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Ani Difranco
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre November 11, 2012 Touring in support of her new Which Side are You On? CD, the self-described “Little Folksinger” has never stopped evolving, experimenting or testing the limits of what can be said and sung.
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Keswick Theatre |
11/11/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
ANIMUS
Presented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music June 9, 2012 ANIMUS - Eastern Mediterranean World Fusion Music & Dance blends music and dance forms from around the world. Primarily an Eastern Mediterranean/Middle Eastern/Latin/American fusion ensemble, ANIMUS also performs traditional Eastern Mediterranean/Middle Eastern music. ANIMUS’ original music freely barrows and incorporates musical ideas and traditions from East to West, North to South, Ancient to Modern... it's one beautiful sounding world! The nature of our performance is...
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PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music |
06/09/12 |
PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music, Philadelphia |
Anna Spackman with Donnie Spackman, Jenny Founds and Mike Haldeman, and Hillary Wallace
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 2, 2012 Anna Spackman grew up in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, with a piano and a head full of musical whimsy. A couple of years after a guitar entered her life, these ideas began spilling out of her mouth and ears like stars, and she has been working ever since to try to turn them into songs. People have said they are reminiscent of Ani Difranco, Joni Mitchell and Feist; Anna simply hopes that they say something helpful occasionally, and linger in your ear for a little while. Anna now lives, sings...
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
06/02/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
Art for the Cash Poor
Presented by InLiquid.com at Crane Arts Building June 9-June 10, 2012 The 13th installment of InLiquid’s signature summer event, Art for the Cash Poor (AFTCP) will be coming to Philadelphia. One of InLiquid’s most anticipated events, AFTCP gives new comers a chance to become enthusiastic art collectors without breaking the bank. The fine art selection will be wallet friendly, where nothing will be priced higher than $199 with most items priced well under $100.
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InLiquid.com |
06/09/12 -
06/10/12 |
Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia |
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Barenaked Ladies with Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, and Cracker
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Great Plaza at Penn's Landing |
08/15/12 |
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia |
Barleyjuice in Concert
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center August 9, 2012 Grab a blanket and bring your family and friends to enjoy great out-door performances from the Sculpture Park’s Susquehanna Bank stage at Abington Art Center this summer! Join Abington for a benefit concert with the beloved Celtic rock band, Barleyjuice. Concerts at the Manor are co-presented by Abington Art Center and Abington Township Parks & Recreation and sponsored by PECO. Tickets will benefit Abington Art Center’s artistic and educational programs. More information...
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Abington Art Center |
08/09/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Beaucoup Blue with Angelo M
Presented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music December 7, 2012 Beaucoup Blue is the Americana Philadelphia-based duo of David and Adrian Mowry. Father and son have been performing their roots based music nationally and internationally as a duo, quartet and on occasion quintet. Bridging many gaps in American music, their soulful traditional and contemporary styles mesh into an innovative and authentic sound. Although blues is a staple in their repertoire, they base their love in music from folk, soul, R&B, jazz, country and bluegrass. All these...
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PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music |
12/07/12 |
PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music, Philadelphia |
Bela Fleck & the Marcus Roberts Trio
Presented by Avalon Theatre at Avalon Theatre June 2, 2012 The Magnificent Bela Fleck returns to The Avalon with the Marcus Roberts Trio on Saturday, June 2nd at 8pm.
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Avalon Theatre |
06/02/12 |
Avalon Theatre, Easton |
Blues Jam with Steve Guyger
Presented by Kenny's Spirited Eatery April 29-June 24, 2012 Join blues harp virtuoso Steve Guyger and the Excellos and friends for an amazing evening of entertainment—some of the finest blues to be heard anywhere. Steve toured with the late Jimmy Rogers and has shared the stage with many of the great Chicago bluesmen and contemporary artists here and abroad. His musicianship, vocals, songwriting and stage presence have earned him a place among the best players on stage today.
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Kenny's Spirited Eatery |
04/29/12 -
06/24/12 |
Kenny's Spirited Eatery, Southampton |
Buckwheat Zydeco
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 August 3, 2012 Celebrating over thirty years as Louisiana’s musical ambassador, The Grammy Winning Buckwheat Zydeco brought Zydeco into the mainstream with top selling albums. Buckwheat has won an Emmy and has made several television appearances including Letterman, The Today Show, CNN, MTV, PBS and BBC. He’s collaborated with many musical peers including Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Ry Cooder, Wynton Marsallis, Elvis Costello, Dwight Yoakam, Gregg Allman and Robert Plant.
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
08/03/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Cabinet Bluegrass
Presented by Mauch Chunk Opera House at Mauch Chunk Opera House June 8, 2012 When it comes to the music of Cabinet, the essential bywords are soul, simplicity, and serious musicianship. In concert, the combination of these qualities invariably yields an experience that is so celebratory and moving that the very word Cabinet takes on a new, vivid meaning for anyone in the audience. An inclusive and engaging energy is the uniting through-line as Cabinet weaves bluegrass, country and folk influences to powerful effect. Tight dynamics punctuate gorgeous, soaring...
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Mauch Chunk Opera House |
06/08/12 |
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe |
Caleb Spaulding, Matt Borrello, and Jarrod Dickenson
Presented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 30, 2012 An evening with Caleb Spaulding, Matt Borrello, and Jarrod Dickenson. A special triple feature.
Caleb Spaulding is a singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist (guitar, harmonica, mandolin and banjo). Along with vocalist Carolyn Tapper, they will be playing in support of Spauldings freshman release This Side Of The Great Divide. The two weave a tapestry of harmonies while singing lyrics with insight beyond their collective years. To listen to samples, visit...
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Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse |
06/30/12 |
Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse, Newtown Square |
Carlos Núñez
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 October 3, 2012 An honorary member of the Chieftains on their Grammy-winning album Santiago, Carlos Núñez’s CDs have gone gold and platinum reaching one million. He’s also strengthened pan-Celtic bonds by collaborating with the likes of Sharon Shannon and the Waterboys’ Mike Scott. Playing Gaita (or Galician bagpipes), Carlos performs Celtic music with Latin passion and great showmanship. He’s considered one of the biggest artists in the international Celtic...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
10/03/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Carolyn Wonderland
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 22, 2012 A musical force equipped with the soulful vocals of Janis and the guitar slinging skills of Stevie Ray, Carolyn Wonderland reaches into the depths of the Texas blues tradition. She hits the stage with unmatched presence and her circle of musician friends & admirers include Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson (who produced her recent CD) and Bob Dylan. Carolyn has also toured with Buddy Guy and Johnny Winter.
"Carolyn Wonderland is the real deal! She's an amazing...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/22/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Charlie Phillips with Mike Holliday
Presented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 1, 2012 An evening with Charlie Phillips. To listen to samples, visit www.reverbnation.com/charliephillipsmusic
Listeners agree that Charlie Phillips’ songs cannot be categorized into genre. His musical influences – rooted primarily in rock, soul, folk, and blues – have been blended and distilled to create his eclectic style and fresh sound. From the blues-rock and reggae flavored “Preacherman," to the Asbury Park blare of “Natural," to the...
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Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse |
06/01/12 |
Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse, Newtown Square |
Chester County Jazz Festival
Presented by Chester County Jazz Festival at Hoopes Park June 29-July 1, 2012 Come and listen to the music that will “Soothe Your Soul” at the inaugural 2012 Chester County Jazz Festival! Produced by Sugarbaby Events, LLC., the festival will be presenting live concert events at both the Asplundh Concert Hall on the campus of West Chester University, and at Hoopes Park in West Chester, PA. This year’s festival features international icons of jazz Peter White, Warren Hill, Ronnie Laws and Gerald Veasley, as well as various regional and local jazz...
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Chester County Jazz Festival |
06/29/12 -
07/01/12 |
Hoopes Park, West Chester |
Childhood's End Pink Floyd Tribute
Presented by JTAMS Productions at Mauch Chunk Opera House September 1, 2012 Using a circular video screen, high tech intelligent lights, cutting edge sound and note perfect renditions of the classic songs, Childhood’s End reflects the true essence of Pink Floyd. With over 100 years of combined musical and music business experience, locally, nationally and internationally, Childhood’s End provides a truly professional and complete visual and dynamic musical performance. Childhood’s End is able to size down to large clubs, but does it’s best in...
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JTAMS Productions |
09/01/12 |
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe |
Chuck Anderson Trio
Presented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music August 25, 2012 Chuck Anderson is one of the busiest and most successful private teachers of jazz guitar in the world. Teaching, researching and consulting, he has built an educational practice of international proportions. Students from four states travel weekly to his teaching studio to find what they have never been able to find from any other teacher.
Chuck is a relentless researcher and has developed some of the most revolutionary concepts to help students develop their talent and find...
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PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music |
08/25/12 |
PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music, Philadelphia |
Coldplay with Robyn and Wolf Gang
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 |