Atlantic City can seem a little bit more south than Jersey and when Billy Strings brought his bluegrass tour to town for three nights last week, fans of the genre sprouted like seedlings. Strings, the […]
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Concert and Festival reviews
Frantic City Uncovers Atlantic City As A Bedrock Of Music
I remember as a kid watching that episode of “The Flinstones” where Fred goes to the Water Buffalo convention in Frantic City. I learned later that it was meant to be Atlantic City. In fact, […]
Thousands Welcomed Home To The 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival
There is a cultural oasis that blooms annually in Upper Salford Township, just outside Harleysville and Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. Thanks to the dedication of the Philadelphia Folksong Society and a thousand-plus pack of volunteers, the Philadelphia […]
Phish Struts On Sand For Three Nights In Atlantic City
Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 There are many traditions from the Grateful Dead era that have carried over to the Phish tours including the phrase – “Never miss a Sunday show.” Fridays may be a new […]
Philly Folk Fest Is Set For 60th Annual Celebration
In just a few short weeks, the Old Pool Farm will be transformed into an annual utopia as it welcomes campers and music lovers for the 60th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Aug 18-21. The oldest […]
Dead and Company Live Again In Philly
The circus came to town Sunday with Dead and Company carrying on the tradition of the Grateful Dead during a stop at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. With the Grateful Dead playing some 50 concerts […]
Your Guide To The Hottest Shows This Season
Don’t Miss The Best Summer Concerts In Atlantic City The summer weather combined with the beaches in South Jersey provides an excellent venue for live music. From its history as being a pinnacle for entertainment […]
Turning Sixty Has Never Sounded More Festive
After two years of virtual campfires, the Philadelphia Folk Festival will celebrate its 60th year in person Aug. 18-21 at its longstanding home, the Old Pool Farm, in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Funky reggae rockers […]
The 59.5th Pocket Fest Fills Homes With Folk
Philadelphia Folk Festival Delivers Digitally The Philadelphia Folk Festival didn’t become a steadfast institution running continuously since 1962 without becoming adaptable. If you’ve ever been to the Old Pool Farm you know that planning just […]
Phish Thrives On Atlantic City Sand
Covid-19 has changed things drastically for the music world, and as a music writer and podcast host, I’ve been wading in an ocean of patience waiting for a wave to bring me a fun, familiar […]