Philly Folk

Cover Art – Photo of a Patent Submitted by Charles F. Brush in 1878   Written By Barbara Gettes / Photos by Lisa Schaffer One of my favorite things is finding an artist who does not scream to get your attention. If you are familiar with Philadelphia native Hezekiah Read More

Headliners include Little Feat, Mary Chapin Carpenter, John Hiatt, Steve Earle and Wanda Jackson How would you top a festival who celebrated their 50th anniversary last summer? “We felt that last year’s 50th celebration was so special, we didn’t even try to top it” says Lisa Read More

Chris Kasper has a lot of love for his adopted city. The singer/songwriter, who is playing at both the Second Street Festival on August 5th and Philadelphia Folk Fest on August 18th, has called Philadelphia home for nearly 10 years. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, he grew up in Read More