toy soldiers

by Ari Roth Now entering its 9th year, Greenfest Philly is a treat for both music fans and environmentalists. In 2005, the Clean Air Council began hosting this free festival in Headhouse Square, bringing together great bands, delicious food, workshops and vendors focused on Read More

by Meaghan Paulosky Ron Gallo isn’t out to impress anyone. But with the June 24th release of his first solo album, Ronny, a bad impression doesn’t seem very likely. Gallo grew up in New Jersey and spent a portion of his childhood in Kentucky, but never felt “culturally involved.” Read More

by Jaz Bowens The Trocadero Theater will be the place to be this Sat. Nov. 30 at 8 p.m., as it will host The Last Waltz- A benefit for Philadelphia school children that will celebrate the music of The Band’s farewell show which was held on Thanksgiving in 1976. “The Last 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

By Raymond Simon Photo by Olivia Vaughn “I am pretty knee-deep, almost buried alive, in American roots music,” Ron Gallo writes via e-mail from somewhere just outside of Birmingham, Alabama, where he’s on tour with his band, the Toy Soldiers. “In specific Read More