Tag: music blog

by Sarah Kate Gittleman October 20, 2019 0

“Orphic Grimoire” perpetuates the hurricane of Medusa’s Disco: An Album Review

As a whole, Orphic Grimore is an unabridged depiction of the duality that Medusa’s Disco straddles. Bringing high energy rock-n-roll into its world of dark and peculiar, Medusa’s tones and words ooze with emotion.

by Matthew Testa October 18, 2019 0

The Music

Catullus talks origins, ancient Rome, and stage dynamics

“People can get lost in a jam and fall back on just knowing how to play scales, but if you don’t listen, it doesn’t work. Music is a conversation.”

by NEPAudio Contributing Writer September 27, 2019 0

The Music

Mason Porter revs up their 2019 Midnight Mountain Music Show: A festival [and set] recap

by NEPAudio Contributing Writer Greg Mandata-Hoffmann

“Wake up darling it’s time to go, to the Midnight Mountain Music Show…”

by Sarah Kate Gittleman April 21, 2019 1

The Music

After three years, The Big Dirty comes home to Jibberjazz

Anyone who’s been on the Jibberjazz since, well, basically the start of Jibberjazz knows the reunion of the Dirty is a special event.

by Sarah Kate Gittleman October 23, 2018 1

The Magic

The 2018 NEPAudio Magazine

The first edition of our NEPAudio magazine was gifted to music lovers at Pennsylvania festivals and shows all throughout summerContinue Reading

by Sarah Kate Gittleman August 19, 2018 0

Badass Babes The Music

Sonni Shine Debuts first Solo Album with single “Someone Like You”

Sonni takes us inside Reconcile, her “Honey Jar of Tunes” set to release September 2018

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Dark Star Orchestra November 21, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Fillmore Philadelphia This is an All Ages event. This is a General Admission - Standing Room Only Event. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets for sale online prior to two hours before door time. After that tickets available at box office window. -------------- Performing to critical acclaim celebrating over 21 years and over 2800 shows, Dark Star…

Lettuce November 21, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Sherman Theater 🎸 For more than two decades, Lettuce have brought a new vitality to classic funk, matching their smooth and soulful grooves with a hip-hop-inspired urgency. https://www.facebook.com/events/1420659288073126/

Rising Appalachia w/ Be Steadwell - World Cafe Live Philadelphia November 21, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm World Cafe Live Rising Appalachia Music with Be Steadwell at World Cafe Live Philadelphia DOORS: 7:00 PM / SHOW: 8:00 PM $23 ADV - $28 DOS / $70 VIP +FEES CARRYING TEAR GAS, BILLY CLUBS, AND PLEXIGLASS SHIELDS WITH “PORTLAND POLICE” PRINTED UPON THEM, DOZENS OF RIOT POLICE MOVED PAST THE CROWDS GATHERING TO SEE RISING APPALACHIA PLAY.…

Gramatik - Re:Coil Pt II November 22, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Fillmore Philadelphia This is an All Ages event. This is a General Admission - Standing Room Only Event. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets for sale online prior to two hours before door time. After that tickets available at box office window. Door and show times subject to change. ---------------- Denis Jašarević - Gramatik - is an…

Magic Beans & Mungion at Sprout Music Collective November 22, 2019 at 9:00 pm – 3:00 am Sprout Music Collective Groove-In' Productions is thrilled to host Magic Beans and Mungion for an amazing night of music at Sprout Music Collective Friday November 22nd. Magic Beans- "The Magic Beans have been making big waves in their home state of Colorado for some time now, with their unique genre-blending sound and exciting shows. Since starting to tour…

Box of Rain: Essential Dead 68-74 Live at ABC Harrisburg November 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company Tickets coming soon! Box of Rain pays tribute to the formative and most prolific period of the Grateful Dead, 1968-74, channeling the Haight-Ashbury sextet at the height of their songwriting and improvisational prowess. The hallmark of this era was Ron Pigpen McKernan, the original frontman and founding member of the Grateful Dead, whose inimitable vocals,…

Dopapod w/ DOMi & JD Beck November 23, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm TLA This is an All Ages event Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 9 Aug 2019 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Presale : Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Mobile App Presale : Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 10:00 AM Official Platinum : Fri, 9 Aug 2019 at 10:00 AM https://www.facebook.com/events/469871850237049/

The Dirty Grass Players at 118 North 11/23 November 23, 2019 at 8:30 pm – 11:59 pm 118 North The Dirty Grass Players (Bluegrass) Saturday November 23rd, 2019 at 118 North 118 N Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087. $10 Advanced // $13 Day of Show // 21+. Tickets >> https://dirtygrassplayers118n.eventbrite.com https://www.facebook.com/events/2263851937259985/

Catullus and One Time Weekend at PST November 23, 2019 at 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Pacific Standard Tavern Catullus and One Time Weekend at Pacific Standard Tavern Saturday November 23rd 2019 21+ // $10 Catullus: https://catullus.bandcamp.com Emerging from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Catullus is building a reputation up and down the East coast for their deep grooving and sweat inducing sets. The ecstatic and energetic music that exudes from the four talented musicians…

Bonobo (DJ Set), Durante November 23, 2019 at 11:00 pm – 2:00 am Elsewhere └ Bonobo (DJ Set) └└ Durante TICKETS ON SALE 8/22 @ 10AM ➫ http://bit.ly/2KD5fUN 21+ -- sign up for the listserv to keep up with our antics + show announcements: sign up: http://bit.ly/2vGB0BS subscribe to the cal: http://bit.ly/elsewhereevents https://www.facebook.com/events/368952383785887/

Bass Nation pres. Bear Grillz: Demons Deluxe Tour November 26, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 1:00 am The Foundry Bass Nation + Unlocked presents: Bear Grillz - Demos Deluxe Tour Enter to win tickets: https://app.hive.co/l/28ojha Bear Grillz Originally more secretive and still sillier than Deadmau5, Bear Grillz is a disguised EDM producer who claimed to be a bear that found a MacBook Pro while wandering around Yosemite National Park. Bear Grillz began to build…

Pregame Thanksgiving Eve TBA November 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Valley Country Club **MUST BE MEMBER OR GUEST OF A MEMBER. MORE INFO TBA SOON https://www.facebook.com/events/925833151085384/

Cabinet Thanksgiving Eve Show at XL Live November 27, 2019 at 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm XL LIVE XL Live presents in assn. with Bears Picnic Events CABINET Thanksgiving Eve Show Wednesday, November 27 DOORS | 7PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! Cabinet wears their influences like badges, honoring the canon of roots, rock, reggae, psychedelia, blues, bluegrass, country, and folk, weaving these sounds into a patchwork Americana quilt. But this music isn’t romanticizing…

Start Making Sense - A benefit for Lehigh Valley Girls Rock November 27, 2019 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm SteelStacks Start Making Sense - Tribute to Talking Heads Opening Act: Lehigh Valley Girls Rock Ticket Pre-sale: ArtsQuest Members (gold and above): Tuesday, 6/4, 10 a.m. ArtsQuest Members (all levels): Wednesday, 6/5, 10 a.m. Tickets on sale: Friday, 6/7, 10 a.m. Genre: New wave, post-punk, art-pop Artist Website: startmakingsenseband.com Instagram: @startmakingsenseband If David Byrne is one…

Dark Star Orchestra November 27, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Penn's Peak Dark Star Orchestra Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Doors 7pm/Showtime 8pm General Admission and Reserved Seating: Advance $32 / Day of Show $37 / Reserved $40 https://www.facebook.com/events/392931644698470/

Dark Star Orchestra November 27, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Penn's Peak Doors open at 7:00PM. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 23 Aug 2019 at 10:00 AM https://www.facebook.com/events/970504066624241/

Tweed at Sprout w/ MINKA November 27, 2019 at 9:00 pm – 2:00 am Sprout Music Collective Electro rock powerhouse, Tweed, is filling dance floors with their high-energy fusion of disco, indie rock, and electronica. Just as their namesake fabric of mingling colors and textures, Tweed has interwoven a psychedelic web of composition and improvisation. Their collaboration can take listeners from multi-layered visions through the psyche to sweaty, raging disco dance parties…

MiZ plays Clapton with Justin Mazer November 27, 2019 at 10:00 pm – 1:30 am River Street Jazz Cafe tpmmusic presents MiZ plays Clapton with special guest Justin Mazer Special Thanksgiving eve show Two of the areas finest touring guitar player team up to do "An evening of Eric Clapton music" @ River Street Jazz Cafe NOVEMBER 27, 2019 10:00 PM - 1:30 AM Wednesday , Thanksgiving eve Doors @ 8:00 pm Ages: 21+…

Break Science at The Ardmore Music Hall 11/29 November 29, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm The Ardmore Music Hall Break Science Friday, November 29th, 2019 at The Ardmore Music Hall 7pm Seated Doors 7:30pm Standing Doors 8pm Show 21+ (Unless accompanied by parent/guardian) Tickets on sale Friday 9/6 at noon: https://breakscienceamh.eventbrite.com *Break Science* Pioneers of Colorado’s electronic music explosion, Break Science soars ahead of the curve, with a decade-plus trendsetting the game. Steeped in…

Jam Stampede November 29, 2019 at 10:00 pm – 1:30 am River Street Jazz Cafe tpmmusic presents Jam Stampede "Two great sets of the Grateful Dead" JAZZ FAVORITE DEAD TRIBUTE RETURNS TO THE JAZZ CAFE Members of Miz & Zen Tricksters at River Street Jazz Cafe NOVEMBER 29, 2019 10:00 PM - 1:30 AM Friday Doors @ 8:00 pm Ages: 21+ Price: $10 on line /$18 Day of show Jam…

Cabinet w/ Mason Porter @ The Ardmore Music Hall 11/30 November 30, 2019 at 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm The Ardmore Music Hall Cabinet w/ Mason Porter Saturday November 30, 2019 at The Ardmore Music Hall Tickets on sale now >> https://cabinetamh.eventbrite.com ** VIP Option Available! - Thanksgiving Leftovers Dinner by Ripplewood + JP, Pappy & Mickey intimate acoustic set + Early Entry **DOOR TIMES** VIP - 6:00p GA + Seated - 8:00p Show - 8:30p **CABINET** Cabinet…

Xpn Welcomes Lotus November 30, 2019 at 9:00 pm – 12:00 am The Fillmore Philadelphia This is an All Ages event. This is a General Admission - Standing Room Only Event. Doors open at 8:00 pm. Tickets for sale online prior to two hours before door time. After that tickets available at box office window. ------------- Lotus has always been difficult to define musically; an instrumental jamband that has favored…

Hot Tuna Acoustic with guests Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams December 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm SteelStacks An Evening with Hot Tuna Acoustic with special guests Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams Ticket Pre-sale: ArtsQuest Members (all levels): Wednesday, 9/4, 10 a.m. Tickets on sale: Friday, 9/6, 10 a.m. Genre: Blues, Blues-Rock, Americana Artist Website: hottuna.com The name Hot Tuna invokes as many different moods and reactions as there are Hot Tuna fans…

Dark Star Orchestra at XL Live December 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm XL LIVE DOORS | 7PM SHOWTIME | 8PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! Performing to critical acclaim celebrating over 21 years and nearly 3000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead's extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night, the band will…

Consider The Source + Out Of The Beardspace at AMH 12/6 December 6, 2019 at 7:00 pm – 12:00 am The Ardmore Music Hall Consider the Source + Out of the Beardspace Friday December 6, 2019 at The Ardmore Music Hall https://www.facebook.com/events/2502572396732843/

Catullus at Sprout Music Collective - 2 nights December 6, 2019 at 9:00 pm – 3:00 am Sprout Music Collective Join Catullus as they take over Sprout Music Collective for another 2 nights on December 6th + 7th! Special Guests TBA https://www.facebook.com/events/2570653229835380/

Turkuaz w/ Great Time December 6, 2019 at 9:00 pm – 12:00 am TLA This is an All Ages event Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 16 Aug 2019 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Presale : Thu, 15 Aug 2019 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Mobile App Presale : Thu, 15 Aug 2019 at 10:00 AM Official Platinum Onsale : Fri, 16 Aug 2019 at 10:00 AM…

Space Bacon / Microcave / Newpy Hundo at River Street Jazz Cafe December 7, 2019 at 8:30 pm – 2:00 am River Street Jazz Cafe Funkstronaut Productions is returning to the River Street Jazz Cafe on December 7th, w/ a stacked night of music featuring: Space Bacon [2 sets] Microcave Newpy Hundo -Saturday, 12/07/2019 -Doors at 8:30pm -$15 online (while supplies last!), $20 cash at door -Must be 21+ w/ valid ID $15 ONLINE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW WHILE SUPPLIES LAST:…

Catullus at Sprout Music Collective - 2 nights December 7, 2019 at 9:00 pm – 3:00 am Sprout Music Collective Join Catullus as they take over Sprout Music Collective for another 2 nights on December 6th + 7th! Special Guests TBA https://www.facebook.com/events/2570653229835380/?event_time_id=2570653236502046

The Marcus King Band - El Dorado Tour December 10, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm TLA This is an All Ages event Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 13 Sep 2019 at 10:00 AM VIP Package On Sale : Wed, 11 Sep 2019 at 10:00 AM Fan Club Presale : Wed, 11 Sep 2019 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Mobile App Presale : Thu, 12 Sep 2019 at 10:00…

Thank You Scientist with Bent Knee, The Tea Club at Underground Arts 12.11 December 11, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm Underground Arts Thank You Scientist with Bent Knee, The Tea Club December 11th, 2019 at Underground Arts 21+ | 7pm Doors | 8pm show Tickets on sale now https://www.eventbrite.com/e/70978357177 https://www.facebook.com/events/681021422364311/

Jojo Mayer / Nerve at The Ardmore Music Hall 12/12 December 12, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm The Ardmore Music Hall Jojo Mayer / Nerve (Open Stage Layout) December 12th, 2019 at The Ardmore Music Hall 7pm Seated Doors 7:30pm Standing Doors 8pm Show 21+ (Unless Accompanied By Parent/Legal Guardian) Tickets on sale now: https://jojonerveamh.eventbrite.com **Jojo Mayor & Nerve** NERVE evolved out of Jojo Mayer’s legendary party event Prohibited Beatz in NYC during the late 90′s.…

Start Making Sense "Talking Heads tribute" December 13, 2019 at 10:00 pm – 1:00 am River Street Jazz Cafe tpmmusic Start Making Sense "Talking Head tribute" Back at the JAZZ at River Street Jazz Cafe DECEMBER 13, 2019 10:00 PM - 1:00 AMADD TO CAL Time: 10:00pm Day: Friday Doors: 8:00pm Ages: 21+ Ages Price: $15/$20 DOS If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a…

Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute at The Abbey Bar December 14, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute at The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company $15 advance/ $20 day of show Featuring guests Ruby Dear! Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute at The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing CompanyIf David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute…

Samantha Fish with Nicholas David - World Cafe Live Philadelphia December 19, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm World Cafe Live THU · DECEMBER 19, 2019 DOORS: 7:00 PM / SHOW: 8:00 PM $22 - $32 ADV / $25 - $35 DOS + FEES “That was my mission on this album: To really set these songs up so that they have a life of their own,” says Samantha Fish about Kill or Be Kind, her sixth…

Paul Nelson Band December 20, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tap at Humboldt Beer Depot Paul Nelson - is recognized as one of today's top guitarists/songwriters and producers not only having the distinction of being the hand picked fellow guitarist to the legendary rock/blues icon Johnny Winter but he has toured the world over performing and or recorded along side an endless who's who list of top artists from Eric…

HiJinx 2019 December 27, 2019 at 5:00 pm – December 28, 2019 at 11:59 pm Pennsylvania Convention Center - Philadelphia, PA (Philly) 👁 The Monster Returns. #HiJinx 📅 December 27 + 28 / 2019 📍 Pennsylvania Convention Center / Philadelphia, PA 🎫 Tickets On Sale Sep 13 @ Noon 🌐 More Info at HiJinxFest.com What's New For 2019: The salt of the half sends may remain, but the hearts, minds and souls of full senders will melt…

Pink Talking Fish ft. Steal Your Peach December 27, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Sherman Theater 🐟 Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world's most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. 🎫 GET TICKETS FRI SEPT 6! https://www.facebook.com/events/226388918264649/

Get The Led Out December 27, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Penn's Peak Get The Led Out Friday, December 27, 2019 Doors 7pm/Showtime 8pm General Admission and Reserved Seating: Advance $28 / Day of Show $33 / Reserved $36 https://www.facebook.com/events/2267134620213694/

Lotus December 28, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Brooklyn Steel LOTUS Lespecial SAT, 28 DEC 2019 at 08:00PM EST Ages: 16 & Over Doors Open: 07:00PM OnSale: Fri, 6 Sep 2019 at 10:00AM EDTnAnnouncement: Tue, 3 Sep 2019 at 05:00PM EDT https://www.facebook.com/events/348842729355709/

The Soul Rebels with special guest Matisyahu at AMH 12/30 December 30, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Ardmore Music Hall Funky hip hop goodness out of New Orleans, featuring a sit in with the one and only Matisyahu. Seated options available! The Soul Rebels are riding high in 2019, receiving national attention with recent performances with Katy Perryand DMX, and featured on NPR's Tiny Desk series, a debut late night TV appearance on The Late…

Lotus December 30, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Rams Head Live All Good Presents... LOTUS Lespecial MON, 30 DEC 2019 at 08:00PM EST Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 07:00PM OnSale: Fri, 6 Sep 2019 at 10:00AM EDT Announcement: Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 01:00PM EDT https://www.facebook.com/events/725237814565061/

Lotus December 31, 2019 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Rams Head Live All Good Presents... LOTUS Lespecial TUE, 31 DEC 2019 at 08:00PM EST Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 07:00PM OnSale: Fri, 6 Sep 2019 at 10:00AM EDT Announcement: Wed, 4 Sep 2019 at 01:00PM EDT https://www.facebook.com/events/354826128727437/

Everyone Orchestra conducted by Matt Butler at SteelStacks January 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm SteelStacks Everyone Orchestra, conducted by Matt Butler Ticket Pre-sale: ArtsQuest Members (gold and above): Tuesday, 9/3, 10 a.m. ArtsQuest Members (all levels): Wednesday, 9/4, 10 a.m. Tickets on sale: Friday, 9/6, 10 a.m. Genre: Improvization, Jam, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Electronic, and Americana Artist Website: everyoneorchestra.com Twitter: @every1orchestra | Instagram: everyoneorchestra Everyone Orchestra is a masterfully conducted,…

An Evening With Mike Gordon January 17, 2020 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm State Theatre of Ithaca DSP Shows Presents: An Evening with Mike Gordon Friday, January 17th, 2020 8pm Showtime Mike Gordon (bassist and co-founder of the seminal improvisational rock band Phish) returns with his band in support of new album, OGOGO. Mike Gordon (bassist and co-founder of the seminal improvisational rock band Phish) returns with his band in support of…

Too Many Zooz January 25, 2020 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm TLA This is an All Ages event Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 13 Sep 2019 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Presale : Thu, 12 Sep 2019 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Mobile App Presale : Thu, 12 Sep 2019 at 10:00 AM https://www.facebook.com/events/468023910455618/

The Wood Brothers February 1, 2020 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Fillmore Philadelphia This is an All Ages event. This is a General Admission - Standing Room Only Event. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets for sale online prior to two hours before door time. After that tickets available at box office window. -------- Dubbed "masters of soulful folk" by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris…

theNEWDEAL at The Ardmore Music Hall 2/21 February 21, 2020 at 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm The Ardmore Music Hall The New Deal Friday, February 21st, 2019 at The Ardmore Music Hall 7pm Seated Doors 7:30pm Standing Doors 8pm Show 21+ (Unless accompanied by parent/legal guardian) Tickets on sale Friday 8/23 at 10am: https://thenewdealamh.eventbrite.com *theNEWDEAL* Toronto-based live electronic trio returns with new drummer Davide Di Renzo. With over 1400 legendary late nights, sold-out clubs and…

Lucky Chops April 10, 2020 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Fillmore Philadelphia This is an All Ages event. Doors open at 7:00 pm Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 20 Sep 2019 at 10:00 AM Lucky Chops has been unleashing high-energy brassy funk on the world since forming in NYC in 2006. The intensity of the band’s energy is fueled by their desire to share…

Party to Celebrate the End of Trump's Presidency November 3, 2020 at 11:00 pm – 2:00 am 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Congratulations! If you're reading this, we have most likely survived a Trump presidency! Come celebreate by taking America back to sanity. https://www.facebook.com/events/1014341828692801/

Infinity Mirrors Exhibit - New York City November 30, 2023 at 11:00 am – December 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm New York, New York Info - http://www.artnet.com/galleries/david-zwirner/yayoi-kusama-1/ David Zwirner is pleased to present two major concurrent exhibitions of recent work by Yayoi Kusama on view across three gallery spaces in New York: Festival of Life at 525 and 533 West 19th Street in Chelsea and Infinity Nets at the recently opened space on 34 East 69th Street on the…