After the drum intro to Haim’s “The Steps,” my wife grabbed my arm and asked, “Is the floor shaking?” The balcony of TD Pavilion at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia was […]
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Concert and Festival reviews
Philadelphia Folk Festival Celebrates 62 Years of Music, Stories and Community
Some things really don’t change and that’s a good thing when talking about the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Aug. 14-17 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania 2025 marked its 62nd year carrying […]
I Took My Wife To Her First Phish Show At The Mann in Philly
My wife turned to me about 10 minutes into “Fluffhead” and said, “They’re still going.” “They’re just getting started,” I replied, amazed that three songs into Phish’s July 16, 2025, show at TD Pavilion at […]
Your Ultimate Guide to 2025 South Jersey Summer Concerts and Music Festivals
From free beachfront shows to massive multi-day music festivals, summer in South Jersey has live music across every genre. Whether you’re catching rock legends in Somers Point, reggae on the Atlantic City boardwalk or camping […]
Coral Reefer Band Keeps Jimmy Buffett’s Spirit Alive at Atlantic City Tribute
The spirit of Jimmy Buffett was alive and well at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Jan. 24 as the Coral Reefer Band kept the party going for their legendary frontman with a beautiful tribute […]
Beach Boys Ride A Wave Into Ocean City, New Jersey
Celebrating more than six decades of music, Mike Love brought The Beach Boys to the historic Ocean City Music Pier for four shows Aug. 5-6, 2024. It is led by founding member Mike Love. It […]
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Knocks The Rock Out Of Citizens Bank Park
The Boss returned to the City of Brotherly Love with the legendary E-Street Band, delivering a three-hour spectacle at Citizens Bank Park that was both a celebration and a deeply personal reflection. From the moment […]
The Philadelphia Folk Festival Yields A Fresh Crop Of Memories For 61st Edition
The Philadelphia Folksong Society welcomed home thousands of music fans to the Old Pool Farm for the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Aug. 15-18. After a one-year hiatus, a triumphant spirit reverberated throughout the 80-acre […]
The Triumphant Return Of The Philadelphia Folk Festival
The 61st Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Returns Aug. 16-18 At The Old Pool Farm It’s back! After a one-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Folk Festival will return on August 16-18 at the Old Pool Farm in […]
Fans Flock To Goose At Mann Center In Philadelphia
Goose is really starting to take flight. “Thank you so much, everybody,” singer, keyboardist, and guitarist Peter Anspach said right before playing “Arcadia” as an encore Friday, July 28, at the Mann Center in Philadelphia, […]