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This year’s August print issue is filled with many of the great performers of the Philadelphia Folk Fest. We won’t bore you with a detailed run down of the entire weekend, so make sure to pick up a copy of the issue or read it online here. The city was cool as folk Read More

by Adam McGrath Philadelphia was full of excellent local music options Saturday night. Many partied with The Lawsuits in Center City to help Milkboy celebrate their third successful year, but I found myself over in Northern Liberties at Bourbon and Branch, where another limb of Read More

by Donte Kirby The crowd was sparse at the show with Miniature Tigers, Finish Ticket and The Griswolds, but they gave their Philly fans a performance worthy of a packed, sold out crowd at Union Transfer Friday night. Finish Ticket, a six piece from San Francisco, opened with a Read More

by Kara Deanne The night started off slow in Northern Liberties while the opening band thoroughly sound checked the Ortlieb’s stage. Summer Scouts, although a young band, poured hard-hitting sounds, two-part harmonies, and thoughtful lyrics into the audience’s ears. Read More

by Holli Stephens I’ve been jamming out to since my middle school days and by any means necessary I was going to find a way to get to Bethlehem to see them at Musikfest.  It was as problematic as I expected it to be. After asking around I recruited my friend Ian Louda who Read More

by John Nicholson There was an unmistakable ease over the Milkboy Philly stage Friday night. From the opening set by local songsmith, Joey Sweeney to New Zealand’s transcendent headliners, Tiny Ruins. Modest and tactful, both acts poured themselves into each word of every song. Read More