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| Katy Perry to Play Free Philly Concert; Jazz Artists Added Walk of Fame; Desiigner at Sixers Opener |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/19/16 11:32 pm | updated: 10/19/16 11:32 pm |
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| Pop star Katy Perry will perform a free concert next month in Philadelphia ahead of the presidential election in support of Hillary Clinton. This will be apart of the "Love Trumps Hate Performance Series" aimed at encouraging voters to head to the polls and turn out on Election Day. Perry will be in Philadelphia on Saturday, November 5th. She also performed during the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in July. The time and location has not yet been determined or... Read More |
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| 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced; Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Journey; Vote Now! |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/19/16 12:46 am | updated: 10/19/16 12:46 am |
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| The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland has announced the nominees for the 2017 induction class. This year's ballot includes first time nominees Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Bad Brains, Depeche Mode, Electric Light Orchestra, Jane's Addiction, Joan Baez, Journey, and Steppenwolf. The other nominees are Janet Jackson, the Cars, the Zombies, Yes, Chaka Khan, Chic, J. Geils Band, Joe Tex, Kraftwerk, and MC5. This is certainly an eclectic representation of 'rock' music including everything from... Read More |
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| Music News - Drake Cancels Philly Show; Halloween Skating at Fillmore; Beach Slang Guitarist Let Go |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/11/16 11:04 pm | updated: 10/11/16 11:04 pm |
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| Rapper Drake has announced that he will be canceling the remainder of his Summer Sixteen tour due to injury. That includes a concert date scheduled for this Thursday, October 13th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. A show in Toronto, and 2 shows in both Newark, NJ, and Brooklyn, NY were also canceled. "Drake suffered a severe ankle injury during the tour which he did his best to power through," a spokesperson for the rapper said in a statement. "By doing this, he made his injury... Read More |
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| Music News - Tin Angel To Be Sold; Philly Fans Destroy Stage video; Thriller Writer Passes Away |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/05/16 4:47 pm | updated: 10/05/16 4:47 pm |
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| Legendary music venue Tin Angel and the restaurant Serrano on S. 2nd Street in Old City are set to be sold in the coming months. Serrano has been serving food in that location since 1985. The Tin Angel opened upstairs in 1992. The landmark room has been a hallmark stop for singer-songwriters both locally and nationally. The intimate atmosphere and sound attracted many fans over the years. Building and business owner Donal McCoy says it's time for him to move on. He bought both from the... Read More |
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| Music News - Kanye West Philly Show Cancelled; Philly Orch Free Shows Today; Ramones Get Queens St. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/04/16 4:07 pm | updated: 10/04/16 4:07 pm |
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| Kanye West's scheduled concert at the Wells Fargo Center tonight Tuesday, October 4th has been postponed 'due to family concerns.' The event has been rescheduled to December 13th. All tickets will be honored at the new date. On Sunday night, West left the stage at the Meadows Festival in New York City in the middle of his set after learning that his wife, Kim Kardashian West, had been held up and robbed. Kardashian was staying in a private apartment in Paris for Fashion Week. Armed men... Read More |
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| Music News - Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians Go on Strike at Opening Night Gala at Kimmel Center |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/01/16 1:30 am | updated: 10/01/16 1:30 am |
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| The musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra went on strike Friday night just as the 7pm Opening Night black-tie gala fundraiser concert was supposed to start. The members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 77, which includes 96 musicians and 2 librarians, voted to walk out. There were last minute efforts to reach a deal backstage, but both sides could not come together. The audience of around 1,000 was already seated in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center. It was around 20 minutes past... Read More |
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| Six Degrees of Delaware County Salutes First Responders, 10/8 7pm at Team Toyota in Glen Mills |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/23/16 9:51 am | updated: 09/23/16 9:51 am |
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| Six Degrees of Delaware County will celebrate the heritage and community of Delaware County. The event will support Delaware County's first responders, including the fallen heroes. Proceeds will benefit first responders' programs like the Delaware County Heroes Scholarship Fund and the Delaware County Fallen Fire Fighter and EMS Memorial. Six Degrees will be held on Oct. 8th starting at 7 PM in the showroom and a large tent at Team Toyota in Glen Mills. It will be hosted by the Rotary Club... Read More |
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| The Historic Grange Estate Hosts Beer and Music Festivities |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/16/16 11:47 am | updated: 09/16/16 11:47 am |
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Havertown's historic Grange Estate will cut the ribbon on their new outdoor stage with two music and beer events next weekend.
First, The Grange on Tap Friday, September 23 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Music by Dennis Selfridge and Chris McCord and Mason's Children - Rob Simpson and Chris Waddell
Tickets: $25 per person includes light fare and one beer or wine. Additional libations available at the cash bar.
Reservations call Grange Estate at... Read More |
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| Bruce Springsteen SETLIST Citizens Bank Park 9/9/16 The River Tour 2016 Night 2, 3 hour 45 minutes |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/10/16 12:21 am | updated: 09/10/16 12:21 am |
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| Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band were back at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia for Night 2 of a two night stand during The River Tour 2016. On Wednesday, the band played a marathon 4 hour and 4 minute set, which is a Bruce Springsteen's US Concert record. Tonight's show was just as monumental clocking in a just over 3 hours and 45 minutes. Starting at the end of August, Springsteen has been setting and flirting with longest show length several times including a few shows at... Read More |
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| Bruce Springsteen's 4 Hour Record Show SETLIST Citizens Bank Park 9/7/16 The River Tour 2016 Night 1 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/08/16 12:06 am | updated: 09/08/16 12:06 am |
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| Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band took over Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia for Night 1 of a two night stand during The River Tour 2016. The band played a marathon 4 hour and 4 minute set, which is a Bruce Springsteen's US Concert record. He had just broken his previous record last week at MetLife stadium in North Jersey by posting a 3 hour 52 minute show. He took the stage at just about 8pm Wednesday and finished about 10 after Midnight Thursday. He'll take the stage again in... Read More |
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