Show Reviews

By Ziggy Merritt   Friday night was a welcome return for the Van Pelt, a band that 20 years ago was just as hard to define as they are today. Their two original albums, Stealing from Our Favorite Thieves and Sultans of Sentiments were veritable preambles to the progression Read More

  By Geno Thackara The underground Sofar (Songs From a Room) concert series still offers just about the best listening environment around, and the monthly traveling party is apparently reaching a fever pitch this season. The Philly crew managed to plan a whopping three shows Read More

  By Ziggy Merritt This past Saturday, up-and-comers Cende opened for two of the most inspiring pop acts on tour at the moment; (Sandy) Alex G and Japanese Breakfast. All three have had busy years that have seen them release or about to release new albums on top of Read More

  By Ziggy Merritt Friday night was a restless one at Union Transfer. The night’s proceedings only furthered that feeling hour after hour with attendees waiting for Mitski Miyawaki, but mononymously known as Mitski, to warp on-stage. Before then, Half Waif and Julia Jacklin Read More

  By Dan Williams It’s been a little over a year since I last saw The Jayplayers in concert.  Formed as an acoustic duo in 2013 out of Lebanon PA, Keeley McCue and Chris Weidensaul have earned acclaim with their Americana/Roots songwriting and harmonies.   It was a Read More

  by Dan Williams Friday was beautiful in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  It was hot and crowded with not a cloud in the sky all day.  The beach was wall to wall umbrellas and the aroma of Coppertone was everywhere.  The restaurants, bars, and pizza shops were jammed.  It was a Read More