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Shows This Week: Sep 6 – Sep 12, 2010

OneFan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:01:29 +0000

Shows This Week: Sep 6 – Sep 12, 2010

Sep 06 2010: Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers – Club Passim (Cambridge, MA)

Sep 09 2010: Pawnshop Roses – World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)
Sep 09 2010: JD Malone – The Cedar Hollow Inn (Malvern, PA)

Sep 10 2010: Sleet Walker – The Institute Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
Sep 10 2010: Ben Arnold – World Cafe Live | XPN Free at Noon (Philadelphia, PA)
Sep 10 2010: Papertrees – Johnny Brenda’s (Philadelphia, PA)
Sep 10 2010: Overlook – The Note (West Chester, PA)
Sep 10 2010: Pawnshop Roses – Da Vinci’s (Collegeville, PA)
Sep 10 2010: JD Malone – Craft Ale House (Limerick, PA)

Sep 11 2010: Tim Butler – The Grape Room (Philadelphia, PA)
Sep 11 2010: Adrien Reju – Burlap & Bean (Newtown Square, PA)
Sep 11 2010: Ben Arnold – Reeves Park (Phoenixville, PA)
Sep 11 2010: IKE, Pawnshop Roses – The Note (West Chester, PA)
Sep 11 2010: Drink Up Buttercup – Big Heads Town & Country (Hatboro, PA)
Sep 11 2010: Peasant – State St & Main St Stage (Doylestown, PA)
Sep 11 2010: JD Malone – America Bar & Grill (Chester Springs, PA)

Sep 12 2010: The Spinning Leaves – Johnny Brenda’s (Philadelphia, PA)
Sep 12 2010: Drink Up Buttercup – State St & Main St Stage (Doylestown, PA)
Sep 12 2010: Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers – Historic Farm (Bethlehem, PA)
Sep 12 2010: The Great Unknown – Millville Arts Festival (Millville, NJ)
Sep 12 2010: Adrien Reju – The Living Room (New York, NY)

See you at a show!

Shows This Week: Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2010

OneFan — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:53:00 +0000

Shows This Week: Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2010

Sep 1: Johnny Miles – Fergie’s Pub (Philadelphia, PA)

Sep 2: Ben Arnold, Birdie Busch, Cowmuddy – Gorgas Park (Philadelphia, PA)

Sep 3: Birdie Busch – World Cafe Live / XPN Free At Noon (Philadelphia, PA)

Sep 4: IKE – The Piazza (Philadelphia, PA)
Sep 4: Adrien Reju – Club Passim (Cambridge, MA)

Sep 5: Overlook – The Banshee (Scranton, PA)
Sep 5: Pawnshop Roses – Kildare’s Irish Pub (Scranton, PA)
Sep 5: Ben Arnold – Moondancer Vinyards (Wrightsville, PA)

See you at a show!

Shows This Week: Aug 23 – Aug 29, 2010

OneFan — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:24:45 +0000

Shows This Week: Aug 23 – Aug 29, 2010

Aug 23: Carsie Blanton – Ephrata Main Theatre (Ephrata, PA)

Aug 24: Birdie Busch – Atkinson Park (Sewell, NJ)

Aug 25: Joshua Park, Allison Polans – The Grape Room (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 25: Drink Up Buttercup – Rittenhouse Square (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 25: Carsie Blanton – Showcase Live (Foxboro, MA)

Aug 26: Andrew Lipke, The MLMs – Gorgas Park (Roxborough, PA) | presented by: Blinkin Lincoln Productions and Gorgas Park: Summer Concert Series

Aug 27: Matt Helm Scream, Spirit and Dust – The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 27: Pawnshop Roses – The Grape Room (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 27: JD Malone – The Epicurean (Phoenixville, PA)
Aug 27: Carsie Blanton – The Sanctuary (Chatham, NJ)

Aug 28: The Spinning Leaves, Jeremy Hollis – Johnny Brenda’s (Philadelphia, PA) | The Dude Hates Cancer Benefit Afterparty!
Aug 28: JD Malone – Cedar Hollow Inn (Malvern, PA)
Aug 28: Pawnshop Roses – The Whitpain Tavern (Bluebell, PA)

See you at a show!

Mason Porter to Release Limited Edition ‘Story of the Rifle’ at Philadelphia Folk Festival

OneFan — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:24:38 +0000

In celebration of Mason Porter’s scheduled performance at the Philadelphia Folk Festival they are releasing a limited edition (only 50 copies available) album, ‘Story of the Rifle’. The new album was recorded live in studio and is a mix of traditional folk and cover songs. You can catch Mason Porter’s performance Saturday August 21^st at 1:15pm on the WXPN stage. While you’re at the festival you can pick up a copy of ‘Story of the Rifle’ at the merchandise tent starting Friday (while supplies last).

I was very excited to download “Creole Belle”, and “Wayfaring Stranger” from ‘Story of the Rifle’ available on the Mason Porter website (www.masonporter.com). Listening to these tracks reminds me how much I enjoy that Mason Porter sound – it’s wonderful!

[LISTEN] Mason Porter – “Creole Belle” [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Also, be on the lookout for some of our other favorite Philly artists that will be gracing a Philadelphia Folk Festival (Aug 20, Aug 21, and Aug 22 at Old Pool Farm near Schwenksville, PA) stage this weekend: The Spinning Leaves, Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers, Johnny Miles, Ben Arnold, and Cheers Elephant.

Shows This Week: August 16 – August 22, 2010

OneFan — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:13:31 +0000

Shows This Week: August 16 – August 22, 2010

Aug 19 2010 Overlook – Crash Mansion (New York, NY)
Aug 19 2010 Carsie Blanton – Infinity Hall (Norfolk, CT)

Aug 20 2010 Meeting in the Aisle – The Piazza (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 20 2010 Alright, Junior. – Radio 104.5 Live (Bala Cynwyd, PA | 104.5FM)
Aug 20 2010 Johnny Miles, Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers – Philadelphia Folk Festival (Schwenksville, PA)
Aug 20 2010 Pawnshop Roses – Bridgeport Ribhouse (Bridgeport, PA)
Aug 20 2010 Cheers Elephant – Nightcat (Easton, MD)

Aug 21 2010 Cheers Elephant – Johnny Brenda’s (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 21 2010 Alright, Junior. – North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 21 2010 Ben Arnold, Mason Porter, The Spinning Leaves – Philadelphia Folk Festival (Schwenksville, PA)
Aug 21 2010 Carsie Blanton – The Living Room (New York, NY)

Aug 22 2010 Cheers Elephant – Philadelphia Folk Festival (Schwenksville, PA)
Aug 22 2010 Carsie Blanton – Sellersville Theater (Sellersville, PA)

See you at a show!

Shows This Week: Aug 9 – Aug 15, 2010

OneFan — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:37:15 +0000

Shows This Week: Aug 9 – Aug 15, 2010

Aug 10 2010 The Great Unknown, Meeting in the Aisle – Musikfest 2010 (Bethlehem, PA)
Aug 10 2010 Carsie Blanton – Club Passim (Boston, MA)
Aug 10 2010 Birdie Busch – Radio Bean Coffee Haus (Burlington, VT)
Aug 10 2010 Chris Kasper – The Family Wash (Nashville, TN)

Aug 11 2010 Overlook – North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 11 2010 Philip D’Agostino – Fergies Pub: Grateful Dead Night (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 11 2010 Birdie Busch – The Living Room (Manhattan, New York)

Aug 12 2010 Ben Arnold, Birdie Busch – Gorgas Park (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 12 2010 Johnny Miles – The Crocodile (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 12 2010 Overlook – Kildare’s (King of Prussia, PA)
Aug 12 2010 JD Malone – Cedar Hollow Inn (Malvern, PA)
Aug 12 2010 Tim Butler – Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA)
Aug 12 2010 Carsie Blanton – Club Passim (Cambridge, MA)
Aug 12 2010 Mason Porter – Nectar’s (Burlington, VT)
Aug 12 2010 The Spinning Leaves – The Bishop (Bloomington, IN)
Aug 12 2010 Chris Kasper – Ri’chard’s Louisiana Café (Whites Creek, TN)

Aug 13 2010 Hezekiah Jones – The Clubhouse (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 13 2010 Carsie Blanton – Tin Angel (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 13 2010 The Great Unknown – North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 13 2010 Pawnshop Roses – O’ Reilly’s Pub (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 13 2010 IKE – Tom n Jerry’s (Milmont Park, PA)
Aug 13 2010 Ben Arnold – The Old Fashion (Nyack, NY)
Aug 13 2010 Rarebirds – Tremont Digs (Cleveland, OH)
Aug 13 2010 The Spinning Leaves – Natasha’s (Lexington, KY)

Aug 14 2010 Mason Porter – The Grape Room (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 14 2010 Sleet Walker – The Institute Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 14 2010 JD Malone – Pizza Time Saloon (West Point, PA)
Aug 14 2010 Carsie Blanton – Garden Concert (Riverton, NJ)
Aug 14 2010 Cheers Elephant – Sweetwater Cafe (Boston, MA)
Aug 14 2010 The Spinning Leaves – Skull Alley (Louisville, KY)

Aug 15 2010 Drink Up Buttercup, Hezekiah Jones – Newtown Music Fest (Yardley, PA)
Aug 15 2010 Johnny Miles – Bethlehem Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA)
Aug 15 2010 Hair Rocket – Pelligrino (Lamberville, NJ)

See you at a show!

Live Review: Hezekiah Jones, Naughty Nurses, Drunken Barn Dance, Sisters 3 @ The Fire (8/1/10)

OneFan — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:31:48 +0000

I usually stay away from show-going on Sunday nights so I can be well rested for the looming possibility of a manic Monday. But when I heard Hezekiah Jones and Sisters 3 were playing The Fire (Philadelphia, PA) my live music addiction kicked in and my need for rest was a passing thought.

Sisters 3 performed a very lovely set Sunday night opening with an acapella tune that showcased the flawless harmonies and how well Cassandra, Annachristie, and Beatrice voices accompany each other. So, take those harmonies, add: keys, acoustic guitar, percussive instruments, excellent songwriting – and you can understand why I stood in awe as I watched Sisters 3 create musical magic on stage that made my ears smile.

I think I might have seen Drunken Barn Dance before but I’m not sure. Oh well, that’s neither here nor there because I’m positive I saw Drunken Barn Dance Sunday night and they were AWESOME! They are a band with 3 guitars, bass, and drums that have a killer live energy that goes well with their folk rock style. It’s refreshing to see a band not afraid to be alive and animated on stage and kudos to the lead singer/guitarist for that catchy kick/hop step. Well, Drunken Barn dance is from Michigan so I’m not sure when I’ll see them again but I hope it’s not too long.

The special surprise guest of the night was… Naughty Nurses, a 4 member band (vocals, acoustic guitar, and banjo) from Philly. They performed a lyrically fun, musically interesting, unamplified set giving them a minimalist, indie vibe and I enjoyed it.

The penultimate set belonged to Hezekiah Jones who was joined by 5 other members of the Jones family. I’ve seen countless Hezekiah Jones sets and they are often my most memorable musical experiences (this night included) because the music is unmistakably good. Those seemingly endless jams weaved into the songs were unreal. It’s so exciting to see great musicians having fun jamming out on stage. I’m so lucky that I get to see Hezekiah Jones, one of my most favorite artists, play live as often as I do.

In honor of Jerry Garcia’s birthday Chris Kasper, Drew Egmont, Kiley Ryan, Philip D’Agostino, Ross Bellenoit, and Jonah played a set of Grateful Dead tunes to end the show.

I loved the somewhat loose sets and the “we’re all among friends” atmosphere that was in The Fire that night. MAN, it just doesn’t get better than that.

Shows This Week: Aug 2 – Aug 8, 2010

OneFan — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:19:59 +0000

Shows This Week: Aug 2 – Aug 8, 2010

Aug 3 2010 The Spinning Leaves – The North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 3 2010 Alright, Junior. – Arlene’s Grocery (New York, NY)

Aug 4 2010 Birdie Busch – Penn Treaty Park (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 4 2010 Sisters 3 – Danger! Danger! Gallery (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 4 2010 The Great Unknown – Creekside Cafe (Hurricane, WV)

Aug 5 2010 IKE, Joshua Park – World Cafe Live *REM Tribute* (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 5 2010 Cheers Elephant – Puck (Doylestown, PA)
Aug 5 2010 JD Malone – Sellersville Theater (Sellersville, PA)
Aug 5 2010 The Great Unknown – Cosmic Charlie’s (Lexington, KY)

Aug 6 2010 Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers – Greater Kensington String Band Hall (Phila, PA)
Aug 6 2010 Pawnshop Roses – Tin Angel (Philadelphia, PA)
Aug 6 2010 Overlook – Musikfest 2010 (Bethlehem, PA)
Aug 6 2010 Mason Porter – AFBA Bluegrass Festival (Wind Gap, PA)
Aug 6 2010 The Great Unknown – Pierce’s House (Ashville, NC)

Aug 7 2010 Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers – Greater Kensington String Band Hall (Phila, PA)
Aug 7 2010 Mason Porter – Sterling Stage String Fling (Sterling, NY)
Aug 7 2010 Hair Rocket – Milkboy Coffee (Ardmore, PA)
Aug 7 2010 Laura Shay – Sharrott Winery (Winslow, NJ)
Aug 7 2010 The Great Unknown – Clementine (Harrisonburg, VA)

Aug 8 2010 The Spinning Leaves – Gene Shay Show (WXPN 88.5FM)
Aug 8 2010 Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers – Penns Peak Concerts (Jim Thorpe, PA)
Aug 8 2010 Mason Porter – Rockwood Music Hall (New York, NY)
Aug 8 2010 The Great Unknown – The Foundry (Richmond, VA)

See you at a show!

Shows This Week: July 26 – Aug 1, 2010

OneFan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:25:15 +0000

Shows This Week: July 26 – Aug 1, 2010

Jul 26 2010 Drink Up Buttercup – The Earl (Atlanta, GA)

Jul 27 2010 Cheers Elephant – The Pourhouse (Trumansburg, NY)
Jul 27 2010 Drink Up Buttercup – The Village Tavern (Mount Pleasant, SC)

Jul 28 2010 JD Malone – Puck (Doylestown, PA)
Jul 28 2010 Carsie Blanton – Jammin Java (Vienna, VA)
Jul 28 2010 Drink Up Buttercup – Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar (Charlottesville, VA)
Jul 28 2010 Cheers Elephant – Lucky Dog Music Hall (Worcester, MA)
Jul 28 2010 Box Five – Bloc 11 (Somerville, MA)

Jul 29 2010 The Great Unknown – Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center (York, PA)
Jul 29 2010 Drink Up Buttercup – Night Cat (Easton, MD)
Jul 29 2010 Carsie Blanton – Gibson Guitar Artist Showroom (Washington, DC)

Jul 30 2010 Laura Shay – The Grape Room (Philadelpia, PA)
Jul 30 2010 IKE *Johy Faye solo* – Steel City Coffee House (Phoenixville, PA)
Jul 30 2010 The Great Unknown – Doo Wop Mansion (Pittsburgh, PA)
Jul 30 2010 Cheers Elephant – Caravan (Belgrade Lakes, ME)

Jul 31 2010 Laura Shay – Seven Stones Cafe (Media, PA)

Aug 1 2010 The Great Unknown – The Purple Fiddle (Thomas, WV)

See you at a show!

Eastern Conference Champions @ Johnny Brenda’s (July 22, 2010)

OneFan — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:27:25 +0000

It was great to see Eastern Conference Champions in Philly again. ECC opened their set with “Bloody Bells” Thursday night at Johnny Brenda’s. The video above is live footage taken at the show. Needless to say, ECC delivered a marvelous performance. If I get the time I might upload some more video.

Busses was the opening band that filled the room with interesting ambient soundscapes and experimental music. I can’t recall if I’ve seen that band before but they were good.