Tag: Union Transfer
Feb. 7, 2014
Gene Clark ‘No Other’ tour features indie stars
The Gene Clark “No Other” tour was announced in early December. Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally of Beach House organized a group of musicians for…
Nov. 8, 2013
Man Man thrills on Halloween night
“People have [different] sides to them; I don’t know why music can’t and why a band can’t,” frontman Honus Honus contemplated while sitting on the…

Sep. 27, 2013
CHVRCHES puts on an intimate, dynamic show
Up-and-coming Scottish electro-pop band CHVRCHES, which released its studio album “The Bones of What You Believe” Sept. 23, played a killer show Sept, 18 at…

May. 10, 2013
British band invades Philly
London natives Daughter passed through Philadelphia May 3 in support of their newest album, “If You Leave.” The show was set to take place at…
May. 3, 2013
Multi-genre Flying Lotus delivers at Union Transfer with blend of music
Teebs and Thundercat opened for Flying Lotus, who made his Philadelphia debut April 26 at Union Transfer. Teebs has a very similar sound to Flying…
Apr. 11, 2013
Local Natives display somber side at Union Transfer concert
Los Angeles-based indie rock band Local Natives stopped by the heralded Union Transfer rock club April 4 to perform in front of a sold-out crowd…
Feb. 8, 2013
Vaccines excite crowd with great performance
Spending a week preparing for a concert is taxing. I listened to The Vaccines on the way to class. I listened to The Vaccines on…
Oct. 26, 2012
The Maine, Mayday Parade rock out at Union Transfer
Arizona natives The Maine co-headlined Union Transfer Oct. 24 alongside pop-rock legends Mayday Parade from Tallahassee, Fla. The two bands and The Postelles had fans…
May. 11, 2012
We Were Promised Jetpacks treats fans with a spellbinding performance at Union Transfer
We Were Promised Jetpacks stepped onstage May 5 at Union Transfer without any lead-in music or introduction. They grabbed their instruments and promptly started their…
Apr. 13, 2012
Empires brings indie rock vibe back to Philadelphia
The real rock ‘n’ roll dream is not fame; it is the ability to do something you love for a living. Music is about sharing…