Show Reviews

by Jessica Dooley My camera guy was late, the venue doors had opened at least an hour earlier than I expected and I wasn’t quite sure who the first band was that would be starting the Flyleaf-POD headlining show on this particular Sunday night at the TLA. When I finally Read More

by Adam McGrath The Shakers brought a slick Hollywood sensibility with them as they revisited their Philly roots for a feel-good show downstairs at World Café Live on July 20th. Guitarist and songwriter Chris Lee went west a few years ago to pursue his musical dream, and Read More

by Christian Pezzino     For a band fresh off of the first leg of their “Don’t You Want to Look at Us?” tour,  eight-piece funk ensemble Swift Technique has sure drawn a lot of attention. These local Philadelphians riled up the crowd during their frenetic funk Read More

by Donte Kirby On the stage, there was just a girl and her ukulele, singing songs that may have hit a little too close to home. Listening to her felt like someone stuck a knife in your heart. But, I’m sure those at The Legendary Dobbs wouldn’t mind being stabbed again. Brooklyn Read More

by Tom Noonan Last night at the Milkboy in Philadelphia, a venue arranged like a sonic wind tunnel directing you right to where the action is, I was greeted by the headlining act sitting at their own merch table, kicking it with fans.  The thing about Milkboy is, there is no Read More

by Meaghan Paulosky   How many times have you heard the phrase, “You’re going to love the arts in Philadelphia”? Now, how many local artists can you actually name? Do the numbers align? If you’re like most other Philadelphians, the ratio is a little top-heavy. Local Read More