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by Lauren Rosier It will be 14 years this September since blues/soul singer-songwriter, Marc Broussard, released his debut EP, Momentary Setback. From the moment that EP was released, listeners knew that he was the real deal. His were songs full of honesty and soul. Almost two Read More

by David Eisner To understand and appreciate the music of Jon Cleary, imagine yourself in New Orleans in the Ninth Ward around lunchtime and deciding to mix up a big pot of Creole Gumbo.  That funky soup by Chef Cleary would put in a pinch of Caribbean beat, two fingers of funk, Read More

by Adelie Salagnac “I have never ever thought that the band would come to an end. Even at our lowest lows, all of us had passion for what we were doing. As long as people continue to come out and support us, we will keep on being a band.” After more than 20 years of playing music Read More

by Adelie Salagnac Thursday, January 21st, 7:00pm: the top performers of last year’s monthly Open Stage Competition, the Philly Rising Showcase, are about to go on stage in Downstairs Live, at World Café Live. Among them is Vessna Scheff, talented and yet down-to-earth singer. A Read More

by Adelie Salagnac This year, the 4th Annual Winter Doldrums Benefit Concert for Suicide Prevention will be held at World Café Live on February 6th and all proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Michelle Lynn, founder of Dull Dime, got personal and Read More

by Adelie Salagnac Back in August, songwriter, musician and singer Sophie Coran became the winner of the Philly Rising Showcase. She is living proof that passion, dedication, and hard-work can take you anywhere. After participating in many open mic competitions, studying music Read More