world cafe live

review/photos by Ziggy Merritt This past Friday at World Cafe Live marked the release of June Divided’s lead vocalist, Melissa Menago’s debut album, Little Crimes. Performing in the more intimate setting of the venue’s upper bar area, Menago’s voice managed to seize the attention Read More

by Geno Thackara If it ain’t broke, it don’t need fixin’. Jonathan Jackson + Enation draw on the time-tested and true: a loud rock-and-roll blend of ringing guitars, anthemic choruses, and quiet tunes as straightforward and sincere as the simplest folk song. Read More

by Julia Cirignano Meet RoseMary Fiki. She is both a singer (with a powerfully compelling voice) and business woman. I recently had the chance to ask her some questions about her budding career, plans for the future, and her many ambitions. To truly understand this fascinating Read More

by Asher Wolf The small woodland town of Chewelah, Washington is not known for soul music. But export Allen Stone is one of the most soulful singers currently active. Beneath the glasses and shoulder length golden locks, Stone possesses a musical mind that churns out consistently Read More

by Lauren Rosier On Friday night in beautiful University City, Philadelphia’s favorite indie folk duo, Good Old War, stripped their songs down to the simplicity of an acoustic guitar and vocals, and the delivery was magical. World Cafe Live played host to the band’s An Intimate Read More

review and all photos by Alexandra Healey For a Wednesday night, I wasn’t expecting the show at World Cafe Live in West Philly to be as crowded as it was. I had listened to a few songs from French native Christine and the Queens, but I didn’t realize how popular she was in Read More