Music
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Jam Out at These Music Festivals and Concerts in Chester County
Whether you’re into rock, folk, indie, country, or any other type of music genre, you’re bound to find some tunes to jam out to this summer with these music festivals and concerts in Chester County, write Olivia Stefano, Samantha Geiger, and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. At the Eagleview Town Center in Exton, free…
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra to Conclude 2023-24 Season With Annual Doubleheader Festival Concerts
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) has announced the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s 84th Annual Festival, which will be held at Verizon Hall of The Kimmel Center on Sunday, June 2 at 7 PM. The program for the event features a dynamic selection and two soloists under the direction of Maestro Louis Scaglione. The concert…
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Delaware County Locale Inspired a Song on Eliza Hardy Jones’ Latest Album
“War on Drugs” keyboardist and guitarist Eliza Hardy Jones hails from West Philadelphia, but she’s got Delaware County familiarity. The Eliza Hardy Jones song “Long Winter Shadows” on her new album “Pickpocket” was inspired by the John Heinz Wildlife Preserve in Tinicum, writes Ben Silver for Philadelphia Magazine. Released in April, “Pickpocket” was her second…
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A Tale of Two Pennsylvania Pop Stars: Quakertown Born Sabrina Carpenter Joins Reading Native Taylor Swift on Eras Tour
Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter has making waves as an upcoming pop star, especially among the Swifties, writes Franki Rudensky for The Philly Voice. The ‘Feather’ singer has joined Reading-raised pop icon Taylor Swift in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore to kick off the international leg of The Eras Tour, recently joining her in Argentina. Even…
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These Three Major Pop Stars Have Bucks County Roots
Three major pop stars who are known all around the world all grew up in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, is a Doylestown Township native. Over the years, she has released many mega-hits that we all know and loves, including “So What?”, “Perfect”, and “Just…
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Taylor Swift’s Latest Album Nods to Churchville Band The Starting Line
Pennsylvania native Taylor Swift’s newly released album “The Tortured Poets Department” features a shout-out to Churchville band The Starting Line, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reference in the song “The Black Dog,” one of four bonus tracks unveiled alongside the album, drawing considerable attention from fans of both Swift and the…
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Montgomery County Native Is Member of Most Successful Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Paul Hammond, a Montgomery County native, is a member of Get the Led Out, the most successful Led Zeppelin tribute band in the world, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Hammond, who stands in for Jimmy Page, is one of the two original members of the band. Get the Led Out is rarely not…
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It’s a Chamber Concert for All Ages From the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra
A Delaware County Chamber Concert for All from the Delaware County Symphony takes place April 14 at Neumann University. The fun and family-friendly performance will feature ragtime music and a symphony for toys. The concert takes place at 3 PM in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Purchase tickets on the symphony orchestra website here. With guest…
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Doylestown Native Pink and Daughter Willow Bring Joy to Australian Children’s Hospital with Heartwarming Performance
Doylestown native Pink and her daughter Willow serenaded patients at the Australian Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne earlier this week, writes Tahlia Pritchard for Yahoo Lifestyle. Pink shared a clip from her visit on her Instagram reel. In the video, she said it was a “privilege” to return to the hospital for the first time…
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2 Families Bond in Glenolden Over Music and Strong Irish Roots
Two musical families don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate their Irish heritage, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29. The two families bond over traditional Irish tunes every Wednesday at the Fainting Goat in Glenolden. Come St. Patrick’s Day, that music will be played from sunup to sundown. It’s all traditional…
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Kimmel Center To Rename Verizon Hall After Philadelphia Native and Renowned Singer, Marian Anderson
Verizon Hall inside the Kimmel Center will soon be renamed to honor Philadelphia native, singer, and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson, writes Kiara Santos for The Philadelphia Tribune. Kimmel Center will formally unveil the new Marian Anderson Hall in June with a joint gala and concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Couple Richard Worley and Leslie…
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West Chester University Wells School of Music Will Host Its 15th Annual Trumpet Festival
West Chester University’s esteemed Wells School of Music will present the 15th Annual Trumpet Festival from Feb. 16-18. Events take place on and off campus over three days. Some events are ticketed. The Trumpet Festival’s daily events include exhibits, coachings, warm-ups, and classes on Friday and Saturday in West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, Swope…
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Philadelphia Students Lend Their Voices For New PBS Cartoon’s Theme Song
“Lyla in the Loop,” a new PBS cartoon has a theme song performed using the voices of Philadelphia second graders, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The second graders attend Fanny Jackson Coppin School in South Philadelphia. One of those students is show producer Dave Peth’s daughter, Anna. The recording session took place in November…
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Chester Children’s Chorus Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Chester Children’s Chorus has a proud 30-year history of helping Chester’s at-risk kids make beautiful music. More than 950 children have participated over the years, writes the 6abc staff. The nonprofit group operates year-round out of Swarthmore College for children and youth ages 7 through 18 and performs concerts regularly. Choir members either live…
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Jim Croce’s Legacy Is Rekindled Through His Son A.J.
A.J. Croce barely knew his father, Upper Darby native Jim Croce, before he lost him in a plane crash back on Sept. 20, 1973. Now he’s reintroducing Jim Croce’s legacy to audiences. Croce’s songs like “Operator” and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” are being performed once again by his 52-year-old son on a Croce Plays Croce…
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Philadelphia Folk Festival Will Return to Old Pool Farm This Summer
Now in its 61st year, the Philadelphia Folk Festival is returning to Old Pool Farm near Schwenksville in August, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular outdoor festival was not held last year due to financial issues, but it is returning this year under new management. Andrew and Michael Braunfeld of Blind Justice…
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Local Musicians Record Song Written by Chopper 6 Photographer as a ‘Loving Tribute’
The week before he passed in the Chopper 6 crash, late photographer Chris Dougherty, uploaded on YouTube a performance of his song, “Candy Cane Lane,” writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. To honor Dougherty and his musical talent, local musicians led by Tommy Conwell, frontman of Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers recorded a version of…
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Montco Native John Oates Says He Has ‘Moved on’ From Hall & Oates Days
John Oates, one part of the iconic duo Hall & Oates, says that he is really proud of his work with bandmate Daryll Hall, but that he is ready to “move on” to something different, writes Ilana Kaplan for People. “I’m really proud of what Daryl and I created together,” Oates said on David Yontef’s…
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