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| 37th Annual Evening of Jazz Impresses and Dazzles |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/09/16 11:01 am | updated: 04/09/16 11:01 am |
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iRadioPhilly was on hand once again Friday night (4/8/16) at Haverford High School for the 37th Annual Evening of Jazz. The quality of musicianship was so impressive; one forgets that some of these performers are only in sixth grade! The evening featured five jazz bands - two from Haverford Middle School and three from the Haverford High School. As the evening wore on, the performances only got better.
Professional resident Jazz musician Dick Oatts, who has been working with... Read More |
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| Haverford Spring Fest - Sponsored by ACME - BIG REVEAL of Lineup THIS MONDAY |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/23/16 5:39 pm | updated: 03/23/16 5:39 pm |
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Kelly Music For Life and iRadioPhilly are proud to announce the Haverford Spring Fest Music and Arts Festival presented by ACME Markets. Sunday, May 1st, from Noon until 7 PM, Brookline Boulevard in Havertown.
"We are thrilled to bring Haverford Spring Fest back to Brookline Boulevard again this year," says Director Tom Kelly. "We are grateful to ACME Markets for joining us as our presenting sponsor. ACME will help us deliver a first class event that will contribute greatly to... Read More |
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| Philadelphia 2016 SXSW Initiative, Send Off Party and Austin Showcase Lineup, Live Broadcasts |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/03/16 3:22 pm | updated: 03/03/16 3:22 pm |
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| Last year, Philadelphia music incubator RECPhilly, put together the first ever official Philadelphia showcase at the SXSW music festival in Austin, TX. In prior years, bands and artists from Philly would make their own way through week long fest. SXSW is also a Film and Technology fest and conference highlighting the best talent and startups in the country. This year, Philadelphia's official presence will be growing. Philly Startup Leader's Yuval Yarden and RECPhilly's Dave Silver are leading... Read More |
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| Victor Bailey Fundraiser to Attract Who's Who of Jazz World |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/24/16 4:08 pm | updated: 02/24/16 4:08 pm |
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NAAVA invites you to the Victor Bailey Fundraising Benefit at the legendary Clef Club 738 S Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19146, Tuesday March 8, 2016, 7:00pm to 11:00pm.
This Fundraising Benefit will be honoring Victor Bailey, one of the most talented and beloved musicians in the entertainment industry. Victor now suffers with CMT, Charcot Marie Tooth disease that affects both his motor and sensory nerves. Today Victor no longer can enjoy playing the music he once loved. Read More |
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| Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, 2/12/16 Setlist The River Tour |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/16 1:08 am | updated: 02/13/16 1:18 am |
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| Bruce Springsteen's "The River Tour 2016" rolled through South Philadelphia on Friday night. The Boss alongside the E Street Band played to a sold out crowd at the Wells Fargo Center. In commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the band's fifth studio album and first double LP and in conjunction with it's recent expanded box set release they have been playing The River in its entirely front to back. They started off the evening with an outtake from the 1980 album, "Meet Me In The City,"... Read More |
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| Lineup for 9th Annual Roots Picnic Announced! Usher, Future, and Leon Bridges 6/4/16 in Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/02/16 3:49 pm | updated: 02/02/16 3:49 pm |
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| The lineup for this year's 9th Annual Roots Picnic has been announced. It's going to be held on Saturday, June 4th at Festival Pier in Philadelphia. The lineup was 'announced' in a video by Broad City co-creators Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson which you can watch below. Headliners include Usher (backed by The Roots), Future, and Leon Bridges. The Roots will also play a set by themselves. Other artists include, Blood Orange, Kehlani, Kaytranada, Swizz Beatz, Jidenna, Ibeyi, DMX, Metro Boomin,... Read More |
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| Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment Reaches 150th Show in the Series |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/29/16 3:07 pm | updated: 01/29/16 3:13 pm |
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Streaming radio is truly a new frontier. Where else can "free-form" programming survive?
Veteran Philadelphia radio personality, Michael Tearson will deliver the 150th installment of "Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment" this weekend on streaming radio platform iRadioPhilly. Unheard of in today's big business models on FM radio, Tearson has been given a blank canvas to create music programs themed, or not, at his discretion.
Tearson has done shows... Read More |
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| David Bowie Tribute Special - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment Playlist January 17/18 2016 |
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 by: mtearson - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/18/16 4:18 pm | updated: 01/18/16 4:18 pm |
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January 9/10 Playlist - David Bowie Tribute Special - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment Playlist January 17/18 2016
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1) Blackstar
2) Word on a Wing
3) DJ
4) Love You Till Tuesday (BBC)
5) Rock & Roll Suicide (Live at Tower Theatre)
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6) Somebody Up There Likes Me
7) Lazarus
8) Scary Monsters
9) Rebel Rebel (Reality sessions remake 2003)
10) Alabama Song (Stage)
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| Isis on iRadioPhilly Changes to Iris to Avoid Terror Association |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/16/16 8:56 am | updated: 01/16/16 8:56 am |
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What a difference one letter makes! iRadioPhilly has changed the name of our Pop/Hits radio station "Isis" to "Iris" to avoid negative perceptions associated with the terrorist group, ISIS.
When iRadioPhilly launched the Isis station in 2010, the female focused station was named for the Egyptian Goddess, Isis, worshiped as the ideal mother and wife. However in the last few years the terror group ISIS has captured headlines, prompting iRadioPhilly to make the change.Read More |
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| David Bowie (1947-2016) – Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Rock Icon |
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 by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/11/16 10:40 pm | updated: 01/11/16 10:40 pm |
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A personal memory -- by Paula Iacovelli Wholey - January 11, 2016 - for I RADIO PHILLY
Originality in music is rare. The '60s British invasion featured countless successful rock bands, but none had the creativity & staying-power of The Beatles. Michael Bublé, dubbed the 'young Sinatra' a few years back, wasn't really on par with the 'Chairman of the Board.' So it is with David Bowie - whom we lost yesterday (January 10, 2016), after a private but courageous 18-month battle... Read More |
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