Tag: concert
Nov. 13, 2015
Albert Hammond Jr. of the Strokes plays solo show at First Unitarian
There were a lot more old folks in the crowd at Albert Hammond Jr.’s show Nov. 7 than I would have thought. But then again,…
Nov. 13, 2015
EL VY brings ‘Return to the Moon’ to Union Transfer
When it rains, it pours. That statement is never more true than when you live in a city. A landscape of buildings that smother the…

Nov. 13, 2015
RAC wows with incredible covers at Union Transfer
Pausing and awkwardly turning toward the audience, RAC frontman Andre Anjos said, “That’s the beauty of live music.” RAC drummer Jeff Brodsky must have accidently…

Nov. 6, 2015
A Silent Film leave their mark at Union Transfer
Passing by Union Transfer on the evening of Nov. 2, you would probably have no idea who the varied group of concertgoers were lined up…

Aug. 21, 2015
Todd Rundgren brings electro-pop rock stylings to Philly
Philadelphia is a historic city. Down in Center City you can walk around on the same ground that William Penn and Ben Franklin did. Travel…

Jun. 26, 2015
Unknown Mortal Orchestra sells out Boot and Saddle
Unknown Mortal Orchestra front man Ruban Nielson is still feeling the effects of an intriguing, artistically-inspiring experience. At age 35, Nielson is a father of…

Apr. 3, 2015
Mat Kearney delights crowd at Union Transfer
While sitting at your local coffee shop, you may have subconsciously heard songs like “Nothing Left to Loose” or “City of Black and White” ooze…

Mar. 13, 2015
Hozier rocks the Electric Factory
A minute or two past the proposed set time of 9:30 p.m., the lights dim and a predictable roar of applause and excitement fill the…

Mar. 6, 2015
Misterwives opens tour with strong Union Transfer show
Handsome Ghost, a self-proclaimed “indie-prom” band, leaves the scene thanking the roaring crowd and welcoming the next opener. After a quick set change, the longhaired,…

Feb. 27, 2015
Kishi Bashi charms at UT with violin-focused pop
Let me preface this review by saying I’m a sucker for two things — sitting down and strummed violins. Basically, the Kishi Bashi String Quartet…
