world cafe live

by Angel Park In honor of the 40th anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions, Philadelphia based jazz band Aaron and The Spell performed on Wednesday at The World Cafe. The show mesmerized their all-ages audience, and the room was filled with nothing but smiles during the hour Read More

by Andi Bricklin If I were to put together a compilation of my favorite Philadelphia area artists, my list would go head to head with the track list on the MECA Music Heals benefit CD Movin’ On. Amazing artists like Eric Bazilian, Ben Arnold, and Lauren Hart amongst others have Read More

by Donte Kirby “If you really want to do it nobody can stop you but yourself,” is the advice Terraplane Sun drummer Lyle Riddle gave upcoming musicians when we talked before the band hit the stage and turned a dinner party into a dance party at the World Café Live. Opening for Read More

by Angel Park Canadian rockers Rah Rah (from Saskatchewan) and Poor Young Things (from Ontario) arrived in Philadelphia last night, transforming the venue’s quiet Wednesday evening into two hours of loud, energetic fun for all involved. Both bands are currently touring a few U.S Read More

by Ricky Haldis “My work in the past is sort of like a collage, but now, I get the chance to strip my music down to what really matters: the soul,” says singer-songwriter Mason Jennings, explaining his perspective on his latest album, while the sun set on Wednesday evening. Read More

by John Dempsey Energy.  Swagger.  Funk.  Rock.  Blues.  Just a few of the words I’d use to describe Black Stars.  The local band has been working their way up the proverbial ladder of the original music scene.  They have done this through hard work, networking, and most Read More