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| REC Philly Launches FREETHINKERS Membership Program for Local Creatives |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/05/17 11:00 pm | updated: 09/05/17 11:00 pm |
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| REC Philly goes public with their FREETHINKERS Membership Program. Privately launched in May, the membership program currently has over 120 paid creatives including Julian King and Handwork Movement. The FREETHINKERS program is similar to a gym membership, but for creatives - or as Read More |
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| Coldplay plays new song 'Houston' at Miami concert for Hurricane Harvey victims |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/29/17 4:05 pm | updated: 08/29/17 4:05 pm |
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| Last Friday night, rock band Coldplay was forced to cancel its show in Houston as Hurricane Harvey approached Texas. On Monday night in Miami, the band let the fans know how much they've been thinking about everyone affected by the devastation on the other side of the Gulf. Performing at at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, frontman Chris Martin said, "This is because we all grew up loving country music, and of course that's kind of what we think of when we go to Texas." He continued, "This is a new... Read More |
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| Made in America Festival 2017 Detailed Schedule, Closures, Parking, Transportation |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/28/17 10:55 pm | updated: 08/28/17 10:58 pm |
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| The sixth annual Made in America Festival returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia this coming Labor Day weekend Saturday and Sunday, September 2nd and 3rd. This year features festival founder/curator Jay Z, J. Cole, and The Chainsmokers as headliners. The lineup also includes Kaskade, Migos, Solange, Run the Jewels, DMX, Little Dragon, Broods, and more. Philadelphia artists are also well represented in the lineup. Be sure to check out PnB Rock, Marian Hill, Marshmello, Beach... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Music and Arts Festival, 2 Days, 2 Stages, Local Music, Beer, Food. World Cafe 9/22-23 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/25/17 11:19 pm | updated: 08/25/17 11:19 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Music & Arts Festival aims to be a "testament and celebration of the exploding music scene in Philadelphia and a showcase of up and coming artists." Philadelphia is once again becoming a rich, diverse, and inspiring music community reminiscent of the previous golden eras. The two night, two stage affair (next month at World Cafe Live) will feature prominent local artists such as Strand of Oaks, Cayetana, Ivy Sole, Deadfellow, Abi Reimold, Pine Barrons, Cheerleader, Eric Slick,... Read More |
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| 56th Annual Philadelphia Folk Fest August 17-20th, LIVE Broadcast! Old Crow, Graham Nash, Taj Mo + |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/17/17 10:02 pm | updated: 08/17/17 10:21 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township near Schwenksville, PA this weekend for its 56th year. The longest continuously running outdoor music festival of its kind in North America is a unique combination of music, showcases, workshops, crafts, children's activities, camaraderie, and community. The Philly Folk Festival features both traditional and contemporary folk music on a variety of stages during the day and on the Main Stage each... Read More |
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| PHL Live Center Stage is Back! Submissions for 2017 Music Competition/Showcase are Open |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/17 5:02 pm | updated: 08/15/17 5:07 pm |
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| PHL Live Center Stage is back for its fourth season! Philadelphia City Councilman-at-large David Oh announced today at a press conference at City Hall that this year's music competition/showcase submissions are now open. The past three years, hundreds of talented Philadelphia area artists/musicians/bands have submitted applications. Each year five finalists in ten genre categories performed at showcases around the city in front of judges and winners were announced at an award show at the... Read More |
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| Perseid Meteor Showers in Philadelphia Sky August 11-13 2017 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/17 12:32 am | updated: 08/11/17 12:32 am |
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Each August as the Earth's annual orbit takes it through the remains of the comet Swift-Tuttle/109P, we are treated to a dramatic show of meteors streaking through the sky called the Perseids. Named because they seem to radiate from the constellation Perseus, this meteor shower will peak tonight Friday August 11th through Saturday August 12th. It is not uncommon to see up to 100 meteors an hour with the Perseids.
The forecast is for clear skies in the Philadelphia area early... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Music Alliance Announces Walk of Fame Class of 2017 Inductees |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/03/17 3:37 pm | updated: 08/03/17 3:37 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Music Alliance has announced this year's Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame honorees. The Class of 2017 includes R&B singer Jill Scott, 70's vocal group Sister Sledge, songwriting and recording duo McFadden & Whitehead, 70's vocal group Labelle, soul group Soul Survivors, Joe Nicolo & Chris Schwartz (Ruffhouse Records) and the "godmother of rock and roll" Sister Rosetta Tharpe. In addition, 98.1 WOGL host Bob Pantano will receive the 2017 Broadcaster Award and Kimmel Center... Read More |
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| Blondie and Garbage Co-Headline Rage And Rapture Tour this Wed. 8/2 at Mann Center Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/31/17 10:10 pm | updated: 07/31/17 10:10 pm |
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Blondie and Garbage have been co-headlining the Rage & Rapture Tour across North America all summer long. This Wednesday August 2nd, the tour pulls into Philadelphia at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are still available.
For the last four decades, Blondie has become and still remains a true national treasure; one whose influence both shaped... Read More |
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| Chester Bennington of Linkin Park Dies; OJ Simpson Gets Parole; Fmr. Owl City Guitarist on Probation |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/20/17 9:52 pm | updated: 07/20/17 9:59 pm |
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| Chester Bennington, lead singer of band Linkin Park, was found dead in his home in the Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday morning. His body was discovered around 9 a.m. by an employee. He apparently committed suicide by hanging. Bennington was home alone, his family was out of town at the time. He leaves behind a wife and 6 children. The singer was close with Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, who also died by hanging back in May. Today would have been Cornell's 53rd... Read More |
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