Tag: Live Music
Dec. 6, 2013
Twenty One Pilots ascends to new heights at the TLA
Twenty One Pilots released their self-titled debut album in December 2009. Since then, the band has become a duo and has released two albums, “Regional…
Sep. 13, 2013
Sound Tribe Sector 9 and Umphrey’s McGee electrify lights and concertgoers
There is nothing quite like a seeing a jam band live. You have to understand that you don’t know what you’re going to get, see…
Aug. 9, 2013
Panic! packs Block Party at Piazza
Radio 104.5 hosted its fourth Block Party of the summer season Aug. 3 at The Piazza at Schmidt’s in Northern Liberties. Radio 104.5, Philadelphia’s alternative…
Jun. 28, 2013
Firefly Festival returns to Dover
The Firefly Music Festival returned to the Dover International Speedway June 21. I began my weekend at Firefly by leaving my house in Bucks County…
Dec. 7, 2012
Kimmel Center decks the halls
Even though the weather is not feeling the Christmas spirit, the Philadelphia Orchestra most certainly is. Cristian Macelaru and Charlotte Blake Alston ushered in the…
Dec. 7, 2012
Passion Pit entertains fans despite dull performance
A challenge that many bands are facing as of late is how to translate electronic music into an entertaining live display. While an energetic light…
Nov. 30, 2012
Gaslight Anthem enthralls Philly with extensive set
The Gaslight Anthem thrashed the stage of the Electric Factory Nov. 27 amid a full house of fans. The five-piece act from New Brunswick, N.J.,…
Nov. 30, 2012
Conor Oberst performs songs from several projects
Conor Oberst performed to an enchanted audience Nov. 18 at Verizon Hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center. Supported by Daniel Johnston and featuring accompaniment by Rachel…
Nov. 30, 2012
Philly Artist of the Week: Wild Rompit
Senior music industry students Blair Ollendorf and Brandon Bost were randomly paired as roommates in the fall of 2009, and that is when Wild Rompit…
Oct. 5, 2012
Cinema Club packs the factory
Two Door Cinema Club won itself new fans Sept. 29, after playing an amazing electro pop-filled set at the Electric Factory to a sold out…