Tag: World Cafe Live
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…
Jul. 10, 2015
Bilal hosts record release party at World Cafe Live
If for some reason you feel you’ve run out of Philadelphia-related things to be proud of, add native singer-songwriter and producer Bilal to your list.…
Jun. 5, 2015
Upcoming Events: Mac DeMarco, Courtney Barnett and Unknown Mortal Orchestra
The Districts — June 6 at PhilaMOCA Philadelphia’s own The Districts are playing what is surely going to be their most intimate show of the…
Apr. 10, 2015
Cody Simpson displays his new sound at World Cafe
After signing to a major label, many musicians often find themselves boxed in with no distinct voice. Wrestling to gain control over their own careers,…
Apr. 25, 2014
Keepers headlines ‘Sounds of Philly’ at World Cafe
Tight and energetic, veteran Philadelphia band Keepers headlined Broad Street Music Group’s “Sounds of Philly” event at World Cafe Live April 17. While the members…
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.…
Feb. 28, 2014
Nathanson plays XPN’s ‘Musicians on Call’ benefit
On Feb. 20, 88.5 WXPN hosted its 10th annual Musicians on Call benefit at World Cafe Live. Local Philadelphian Chris Kasper opened the event for…
Feb. 19, 2014
LP and Kodaline serenade audience after snowstorm
There were multiple benefits to Drexel’s third and a half snow day. I think the benefit we most enjoyed was not going to class, but…
Nov. 15, 2013
What’s Happening in Philly
LOVE Your Park Fall Service Day The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation will host an all-day volunteer event in almost 80 parks…
Oct. 18, 2013
Scott Terry tells tales of indie band
Scott Terry of the Ohio startup band Red Wanting Blue spoke with me last week about his past experiences on starting the band in 1996,…