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| Lineup Announced 56th Philadelphia Folk Festival 2017; Old Crow Medicine Show, Graham Nash, Taj Mo |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/20/17 11:56 pm | updated: 04/20/17 11:56 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Folksong Society has released the initial lineup for this year's 56th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. As always, the fest will be held on the Old Pool Farm, in Upper Salford Township near Schwenksville, PA, on August 17-20. "The Stars Have Aligned To Reveal The First Portion Of The Lineup" Notable acts include Old Crow Medicine Show, Samantha Fish, Graham Nash, Sierra Hull, The Weight Band w/ Harvest King Horns, Taj Mo (The Taj Mahal and Keb 'Mo' Band), and Susan Werner.... Read More |
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| Jesus Christ Superstar to air this Easter Morning on iRadioPhilly Radio Stations in Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/16/17 12:25 am | updated: 04/16/17 12:25 am |
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iRadioPhilly is resurrecting an Easter morning Philadelphia radio tradition for the 6th straight year. iRadioPhilly will being playing the original Jesus Christ Superstar rock opera from 1970 in its entirety on one of its radio stations on this upcoming Easter morning, April 16th.
During the 1970's and 1980's, Philadelphia's progressive rock radio station, WIOQ-FM featured the original Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack in its entirety hosted by... Read More |
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| Kelly Music Center to Bring Arts, Education and Entertainment to Havertown |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/03/17 2:42 pm | updated: 04/03/17 2:42 pm |
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| HAVERTOWN, PA - The musical seeds planted in Haverford Township over the last decade are blossoming. A new venue for music and arts is coming this summer. The Kelly Music Center will bring a multi-purpose community arts venue to Havertown. The proposed space will provide live performance opportunity for developing young musicians, singers, writers and other students interested in developing their craft. The Kelly Music Center will also feature professional performers, singer-songwriters,... Read More |
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| Firefly Music Festival Announces Details of Big Break Live Contest; One Spot Left for a Local Band! |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/31/17 2:17 pm | updated: 03/31/17 2:17 pm |
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Regional up and coming musicians to compete for shot at performing at the east coast's largest music and camping festival
DOVER, DE (March 31, 2017) -- One more slot has opened in this year's Firefly Music Festival lineup, and festival organizers are looking to fill it with regional talent. Red Frog Events, producers of Firefly, and REC Philly are partnering to bring Big Break Live to life.... Read More |
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| Firefly Music Festival Announces Camping Lineup, Northeast Rising Showcase; Philly Acts Represented |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/22/17 8:44 pm | updated: 03/22/17 8:44 pm |
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| The Firefly Music Festival just announced its Camping Schedule for 2017. These up-and-coming acts are scheduled to playing in the North and South Hub areas, just outside the festival grounds, starting Wednesday through Sunday. Be sure to check out these bands as you are getting ready and heading into the festival each day as they are headed for the big stage someday. Philadelphia's own The Lawsuits, Cold Roses, Louie Louie, and Vita and the Woolf are playing either Saturday or Sunday. Read More |
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| Ellen Show Coming to Philly Wed, Mar 22nd. 4pm 16th and Walnut #ElleninPhilly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/21/17 8:49 pm | updated: 03/21/17 8:49 pm |
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| The Ellen Degeneres Show is coming to Philadelphia on Wednesday March 22nd for a live remote broadcast. The City of Philadelphia advises that Walnut Street from Broad to 17th Street will be closed from 1pm to 8pm, but the main event itself will happen at 4pm on the 1600 block of Walnut. Ellen herself will not be in Philly in person, but will be live via satellite to engage with fans. Members of the Ellen crew will be on hand for the broadcast including correspondent... Read More |
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| Councilman David Oh introduces the Philadelphia Music Industry Task Force |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/09/17 11:20 pm | updated: 03/09/17 11:20 pm |
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This afternoon at City Hall, Councilman David Oh, the Chair of Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy, introduced the initial 15 members of the city's brand new Music Industry Task Force. Councilman Oh, whose office runs the annual PHL Live competition, introduced the bill that led to the creation of the task force. (see below for the City Council bills.)
The Task Force will consider the history of the music industry in Philadelphia,... Read More |
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| iradiophilly launches a special Saint Patrick's Day Music Radio Station; Best Philly Irish Playlist |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/01/17 12:05 am | updated: 03/01/17 12:05 am |
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iradiophilly launches a special Saint Patrick's Day Music Radio Station; Listen to the perfect Saint Patrick's Day Irish/Celtic playlist in Philly for the whole Month of March!
Listen to iradiophilly's St. Patrick's Day Radio for Irish jigs, reels, classics, and more.
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| Mayor Kenney and Amplify Philly Initiative Announce Details of 2017 SXSW Participation |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/14/17 4:13 pm | updated: 02/14/17 4:13 pm |
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PHILADELPHIA - Mayor Jim Kenney and the Philadelphia Department of Commerce will join a coalition of Philadelphia startups, corporations, musicians, and other partners in Austin, Texas at the SXSW Interactive & Music Festival this March. The Amplify Philly initiative will promote Philadelphia as a hub for innovation, highlighting the companies, music, and technologies created here.
"I am excited the City will once again be part of Amplify Philly's collaborative... Read More |
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| 59th Annual Grammy Awards Winners and Performers; Adele, Chance the Rapper, David Bowie Win Big |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/17 2:12 am | updated: 02/13/17 2:14 am |
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| The 59th Annual Grammy Awards were presented on Sunday evening from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The big winner of the night was Adele who won five Grammys including Album, Record, and Song of the Year for 25 and 'Hello.' Chance the Rapper, whose album Coloring Book was self-published, won Best New Artist, Rap Performance, and Rap Album. The late David Bowie also won five Grammys including Rock Song, Rock Performance, and Alternative Music Album for Blackstar. Beyonce... Read More |
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