Tag: concert
Jan. 30, 2015
Ex-Walkman Hamilton Leithauser rocks Johnny Brenda’s
It’s hard to top a bar as a concert venue. You’re close enough to the band to reach out and touch them and alcohol is…

Dec. 5, 2014
Vacationer bassist discusses ongoing tour
Self-described “Nu-Hula” band Vacationer opened for Bleachers at Union Transfer Nov. 26. Their latest album that was released in June, “Relief,” features the two top…

Nov. 14, 2014
Fitz and the Tantrums show they’re out of our league
The Electric Factory lit up beyond Ben Franklin’s wildest dreams Nov. 7 as Fitz and the Tantrums brought their high-energy, crowd-pleasing show to Philadelphia. The…

Oct. 10, 2014
Delta Spirit gives lively show at Union Transfer
Union Transfer was filled near capacity Oct. 4 for the indie rockers of Delta Spirit. The group, originally from California but now residing in Texas,…

Oct. 3, 2014
Simonian of Capital Cities is excited for Philly show
Electropop group Capital Cities has had a great couple of years: their hit single “Safe and Sound” from “In a Tidal Wave of Mystery” won…
Sep. 26, 2014
Popstar Lily Allen sings, twerks at Electric Factory
It’s “hard out here for a bitch,” and Lily Allen makes it harder for herself with critically panned videos and a cascade of egotistic antics.…

Sep. 19, 2014
Fall Fest replaces two annual shows
Dragon Concert Series announced Sept. 4 that hip-hop artists 2 Chainz and Big Sean will co-headline the inaugural Drexel Fall Fest. Supporting acts are still…

May. 30, 2014
Eric Hutchinson showcases vocal prowess at TLA
Since his debut album in 2008, “Sounds Like This,” Eric Hutchinson has been playing his signature “intelligent pop” across the globe garnering an impressive host…
May. 30, 2014
Pack This, Not That: Music Festivals
As the sun comes out, the season of music festivals finally begins. We sifted through all our flower crowns, fringe and neon tutus to bring…
Apr. 18, 2014
Nina Persson plays World Cafe Live
Nina Persson has often been deemed the heroine of “coldhearted warm pop.” This ironic phrase sounds almost acrimonious to describe someone as iconic as Persson.…