http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:58:26 -0700 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:23:46 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d25-September-concert-preview--part-4?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Arctic MonkeysSeptember has been a fantastic month for live music in Philadelphia, and it's not over yet.  If you haven't gone to a show this month, here are some of the concerts taking place over the next few days that are definitely worth chec... Philadelphia Concerts Johnny Brenda's Electric Factory Tower Theater TLA Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:23:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d25-September-concert-preview--part-4?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d17-September-concert-preview--part-3?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Dave Matthews Band Mos Def at Electric Factory, Thursday 9/17 at 8:30pm, $35/$37 day-of Thursday night at the Electric Factory, Mos Def presents The Ecstatic Tour ft. Mos Def and Talib Kweli with Jay Electronica, Medina Green and Black Landlord.&n... Philadelphia Concerts Johnny Brenda's Kung Fu Necktie Electric Factory Susquehanna Bank Center First Unitarian Church TLA Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:47:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d17-September-concert-preview--part-3?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d8-September-concert-preview--part-2?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Fruit Bats (Photo: Annie Beedy, Sub Pop)Akron/Family at Johnny Brenda's, Friday September 11 at 9pm, $12On Friday night Akron/Family brings their experimental folk/rock to Johnny Brenda's along with Jeffrey Lewis.  Akron/Family consists of three... Philadelphia Concerts Johnny Brenda's North Star Bar Kung Fu Necktie Trocadero Susquehanna Bank Center First Unitarian Church TLA Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:15:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d8-September-concert-preview--part-2?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Philadelphia-concert-preview-September-week-1?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Alice in Chains (Photo: James Minchin). There are a lot of bands touring this fall, from small acts to some of music's biggest names, and many of them will be stopping in Philadelphia over the next few months.  Here's a look at some of the hig... Philadelphia Concerts Johnny Brenda's North Star Bar Kung Fu Necktie First Unitarian Church TLA Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:39:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Philadelphia-concert-preview-September-week-1?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d26-End-of-summer-concert-update?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Susquehanna Bank Center (Photo: Yelp.com)It's hard to believe, but summer is already almost over...so what better way to enjoy the final days of August then to check out some live music.  Here's a look at some of the shows taking place in the Ph... Philadelphia Summer Concerts Johnny Brenda's North Star Bar Festival Pier Susquehanna Bank Center M-Room Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:40:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d26-End-of-summer-concert-update?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Celebrate-the-Heroes-of-Woodstock-at-the-Mann-Center?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Image: www.manncenter.org (2009)40 years ago on August 15 - 17, 1969, approximately 500,000 people converged on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel New York for three days of peace and music called the Woodstock Music and Art Fair.  While those lucky a... Philadelphia Festivals and Fairs Philadelphia Summer Concerts Woodstock Mann Center Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:09:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Celebrate-the-Heroes-of-Woodstock-at-the-Mann-Center?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d10-The-Spectrums-final-shows?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Wachovia SpectrumWith its demolition scheduled for November 2009, the Spectrum will host its final concerts during the month of October, and there are some big acts coming in to give the building its musical send-off.Bruce Springsteen, who has playe... Philadelphia Concerts Spectrum Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:09:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d10-The-Spectrums-final-shows?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Pearl-Jam-to-play-two-final-shows-at-the-Spectrum?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Pearl Jam; Photo: Rolling Stone, 2006. UPDATE: Pearl Jam has added two more shows at the Spectrum on October 27th and 31st!The news comes one month after the original tour announcement was made and also includes additional single shows in Salt Lake... Philadelphia Concerts Spectrum Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:58:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Pearl-Jam-to-play-two-final-shows-at-the-Spectrum?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Free-summer-concert-series-in-Fishtown?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Photo: Friends of Penn Treaty Park, penntreatypark.orgHistoric Penn Treaty Park, located on the waterfront in Fishtown, will host a free summer concert series in July and August called Waterfront Wednesdays.  Sponsored by Philebrity, the concer... Philadelphia Summer Concerts Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:19:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Free-summer-concert-series-in-Fishtown?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Free-live-music-on-the-Fourth-of-July?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Sunoco Welcome America! July 4, 2009.UPDATE: It was just announced that The Roots will also be playing at the Sunoco Welcome America! concert on July 4th!Looking for something to do this July 4th?In celebration of America's birthday, Philadelphia wi... Philadelphia Summer Concerts Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:11:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Free-live-music-on-the-Fourth-of-July?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Review-Eddie-Vedder-at-Tower-Theater-June-12-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Eddie Vedder at Tower Theater 6/12/09 Eddie Vedder's second night at Tower Theater had a much different energy than the first night.  He interacted more with the crowd, which was a rowdier group than Thursday night, and his singing and guitar-p... Music Reviews Philadelphia Concerts Tower Theater Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:18:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Review-Eddie-Vedder-at-Tower-Theater-June-12-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Review-Eddie-Vedder-at-Tower-Theater-June-11-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Eddie Vedder at Tower Theater 6/12/09 Seeing Eddie Vedder solo is very different from seeing him with Pearl Jam, and with the spotlight entirely on him it is clear that not only is he part of one of the best bands of all time, but he also has one o... Music Reviews Philadelphia Concerts Tower Theater Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:26:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Review-Eddie-Vedder-at-Tower-Theater-June-11-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Philadelphias-hottest-summer-concerts?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Eddie Vedder There is no shortage of shows coming to the Philadelphia area this summer, with acts ranging from new artists to classic rock legends.  With so many concerts to choose from it is difficult to pick out the must-see shows, but follo... Philadelphia Summer Concerts Electric Factory Festival Pier Tower Theater Susquehanna Bank Center Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:10:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Philadelphias-hottest-summer-concerts?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Review-Grizzly-Bear-at-the-Trocadero-Tuesday-June-2-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Grizzly Bear There has been a lot of buzz about Grizzly Bear surrounding the May 26 release of their latest album Veckatimest.  It is the first of their albums to achieve mainstream success, debuting at #8 on the Billboard music charts and get... Music Reviews Trocadero Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:07:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Review-Grizzly-Bear-at-the-Trocadero-Tuesday-June-2-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Five-Philly-festivals-you-cant-miss?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner The 2nd Annual Roots Picnic (2009) Summer is here and so are the music festivals... from hip-hop to folk, one day to three, free to pricey, here are five festivals in the Philadelphia area that should not be missed! The Roots Picnic - Saturday... Music Reviews Philadelphia Festivals and Fairs Festival Pier Mann Center Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:38:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Five-Philly-festivals-you-cant-miss?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Review-The-National-at-the-Electric-Factory-Friday-May-29-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner Matt Berninger of The National When people ask what kind of music The National makes it is difficult to answer.  The band seems to defy categorization and has been called alternative, indie, rock and even country-pop.  Sometimes singer Ma... Music Reviews Electric Factory Sun, 31 May 2009 12:52:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12340-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Review-The-National-at-the-Electric-Factory-Friday-May-29-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Live-Music-Examiner