La Vega Wave Reviewed by Stephen Krock     At a time when modern surfer music is synonymous with mellow, stoner fare, garage rock La Vega is a cool blast of ocean water riding to the shore on a righteous wave. Rather than kicking back with their toes in the sand, La Read More

by Jane Roser Webster’s Dictionary defines funk as ‘music that combines elements of rhythm and blues and soul music and that is characterized by a percussive vocal style, static harmonies, and a strong bass line with heavy downbeats‘. New Jersey based musician Read More

Husband and Wife-Duo, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Join the Robinson Brotherhood, The Black Crowes, For a Co-Headlining Tour Revival by Julianne Cassidy The Black Crowes make ends meet with Tedeschi Trucks Band. Roots. Blues. Some uninhibited Southern Rock ‘n Roll. “[This is] the Read More

by Michelle Singer Walking into the premiere of At Fest was like walking into a family reunion.  The documentary, directed by James Wallace, made it’s premiere at the Trocadero Theatre this past Wednesday. It’s about the Philadelphia Folk Festival, coming up next weekend, and the Read More

by Donte Kirby Ulrich Schnauss and Telequanta transported the audience to their world at Johnny Brenda’s on Wednesday night by using atmospheric music and complementary images as the vehicle. The opening act, Telequanta, is from the East Falls area of Philadelphia, lovingly Read More

by Emily Meenan Dani Mari’s narrative, story-like songs are ear-catching and unusual to hear in this day and age. “I was very influenced by Billie Holiday at a young age and later got into Patsy Cline and a few other classic artists.  I guess you can say I’m a pretty Read More