Tag: concert review
Jun. 9, 2017
Local indie rockers RFA party it up at PhilaMOCA
If you haven’t heard of Philadelphia-based alternative band RFA, I highly suggest becoming familiar with them while they are still a primarily local band. Personally,…

Jun. 9, 2017
Phoenix turns Fillmore into rock ‘n’ roll nightclub
Phoenix proved to be true entertainers at their sold out show this past weekend at The Fillmore. After a three-year hiatus, the Ti Amo tour…

Jun. 2, 2017
D.C. rapper Wale headlines TLA show in support of ‘Shine’ mixtape
Wale, a Washington, D.C. native, headlined the Theatre of Living Arts May 26 to a sold-out show as part of “The Shine Tour.” “Shine” is…

Jun. 2, 2017
Gundersen, City and Colour emote with fans at E. Factory
Memorial Day weekend is all about taking advantage of that extra weekend night. While this means escaping to the beach for some, others have a…

Jun. 2, 2017
Baltimore indie rock in Philly: Future Islands at the Fillmore
Baltimore-based synthpop band Future Islands came to Philly to play to a jam-packed Fillmore. Touring in support of their latest album “The Far Field,” Future…

May. 19, 2017
Metallica: Thrash metal at Lincoln Financial Field
Who’s the biggest metal band in the world? It’s a pretty straightforward question, succinct and to-the-point. You could make a bunch of different cases for…

May. 19, 2017
The Family Crest puts on eccentric Boot & Saddle show
If you’ve ever listened to the music of the Family Crest, the term “bar-band” is likely to be the last thing on your mind. Yet,…

Apr. 21, 2017
Julien Baker sets the Fillmore aflame with Funeral Pyre
I recently learned that The Decemberists have a pretty huge following here in Philly. When the Fillmore announced their April 14 concert with Julien Baker,…

Apr. 14, 2017
Portugal. The Man puts on stunning concert at UT
Portugal. The Man played a jam-packed set March 31 at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer. The indie band minimized wasted time by transitioning quickly between songs and…

Apr. 14, 2017
Gold Connections shows signs of a promising career
Rarely am I ahead of the curve on any new artist, with an exception to the O.G. hunks the Walters. But at the storied Johnny…
