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New Music Friday - The High Note with Shaun Smith

New Music Friday, Sept. 27, 2024

The last New Music Friday of September for Sept. 27 is a powerhouse of releases across multiple genres, setting the perfect tone for the transition into fall. Bluegrass sensation Billy Strings leads the charge with […]

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The Beach Boys perform Monday, Aug. 5 at The Ocean City Music Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey (Shaun R. Smith/The High Note).

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 […]

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New Music Friday, Sept. 20, 2024

What’s old is new again this week for New Music Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Billy Strings who is leading the bluegrass revival is out with “Highway Prayers.” For the 90s rock fans, Soul Asylum and […]

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform Aug. 21 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Shaun R. Smith/ The High Note).

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 […]

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New Music Friday, Sept. 13, 2024

There’s nothing to be afraid of for New Music Friday, Sept. 13 – The High Note has all the latest releases to breathe new life into your weekend playlist. For the rock fans Nada Surf […]

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Shanna In A Dress and Shaun In A Hat at the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival

Episode 41 – Shanna In A Dress

Shanna in a Dress is one of those performers you just can’t help but smile while watching. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shanna at the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival for an […]

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New Music Friday - The High Note with Shaun Smith

New Music Friday, Sept. 6, 2024

As we enter September, New Music Friday for Sept. 6, 2024 kicks off the month with an eclectic mix of sounds to freshen up your playlists. Rex Orange County brings his soulful introspection to “The […]

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New Music Friday - The High Note with Shaun Smith

New Music Friday, Aug. 30, 2024

As we close out August and head into Labor Day weekend, this week’s New Music Friday has everything you need to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds deliver their […]

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Adam Ezra Group with Shanna in a Dress and Miss Emily sing "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston with the help of their youngest fans (Shaun R. Smith/ The High Note).

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 […]

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New Music Friday - The High Note with Shaun Smith

New Music Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

This week’s New Music Friday for Friday, Aug. 23 brings an eclectic mix of fresh releases from across the musical spectrum. Indie rock fans will be thrilled with Fontaines D.C.’s new album “Romance.” Kishi Bashi, […]

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