Levee Drivers

by Alyse Horn With his set dedicated to Joan Rivers, Ron Gallo took the stage Thursday night as the opener for Communion Philadelphia at Underground Arts. Gallo performed songs from his new album American Diamond, such as “Young Lady You’re Scaring Me”. His 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 Adam McGrath The Dawn Drapes topped a bill of what I dubbed “modern mountain music” Wednesday night at World Café Live. The combination of local and visiting acts most definitely crafted an Appalachian vibe with a mix of folk and rock. Comprised of songwriters Michael Sanzo Read More

by Adam McGrath “I’m a blues man; all I got are stories.”  ~ Pierre Moore For Pierre Moore, songwriter and vocalist of Philly-based band John the Conqueror, making music is about telling his own story. Pulling from his experiences growing up in Jackson, Mississippi, Moore tells Read More

by Dan Emmons The music industry rarely gives independent artists the recognition they deserve, but the 2nd annual Tri State Indie Awards gave those unsung heroes just that.  The awards celebrate artists who do phenomenal things throughout the year, most of them without the help Read More