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COVID-19: Musicians, Production Pros Struggle Over Future of Live Concerts

September 2, 2020 Michael Vigilante 0

As social distancing restrictions make large gatherings difficult, people who earn their money working live events worry about what the rest of 2020 and early 2021 hold for them. […]

Manayunk

Manayunk: Five Places to Go Out and See Live Music

March 20, 2018 William Brown 1

Live music can transform a quiet bar or restaurant into an exciting and happening place. From full bands playing original music, to acoustic covers, to disc jockeys, here is is a list of five places […]

Arts and Entertainment

Rittenhouse Square: Innovative ‘Two Piece Fest’ Finds Home In Church’s Underground Music Scene

March 20, 2017 Stetson Miller 0

Rittenhouse Square is home to upscale apartments, boutiques, a five-star hotel, popular restaurants – and underground music. Independent music concerts in Philadelphia are often in less residential and less commercial areas than Center City. The contrast […]

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Five Venues for Affordable Live Music

June 10, 2015  0

Summer is here and for many music lovers in Philadelphia, that means finally some extra time to enjoy live music. While people weigh in on the increasing number of venues in the city, this competition has […]

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Five Places Your Band Can Play in Philly

October 16, 2014  0

Philadelphia Neighborhoods’ arts and entertainment section is not a place that you will likely find gossip about Jay Z and Beyonce’s possible new baby, but rather how local Philadelphia-based artistic and entertainment acts are shaping […]

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill: Local Bands Gear Up for Clark Park Fest

June 2, 2014  0

Since 1970, the Clark Park Music and Arts Festival has been a summer staple in the West Philadelphia area, attracting local musical acts, artists and vendors. This year’s festival is at the end of the month, […]

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Art Aficionados and Strange Vehicles

May 26, 2011  1

https://vimeo.com/24198293] For the fourth year in a row the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby this past weekend featured art, rock music and really weird vehicles. Each year since 2007, contestants come together to show off their […]

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    January 22, 2021 Magdalena Mercy Becker 0
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