Music
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The No Name Pops Brings Music to the Main Line at Immaculata University
The No Name Pops brings music to the Main Line of Philadelphia with a concert titled Broadway in the Burbs, conducted by Broadway’s Evan Roider, with guest conductor Joe Gehring and pianist Dr. Bill Carr. The show, featuring music from Gypsy, Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, A Funny Thing Happened, and more, will take place…
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‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ Was Written Right Here in Philadelphia
The well-known Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” was divinely inspired at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square right here in Philadelphia, writes Jennifer Lin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The carol was created by two friends, a rector and his organist, in 1868, built on procrastination and an angelic visit. Church…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: A Holiday Chamber Concert
The Delaware County Symphony performs a holiday chamber concert on Dec. 17 in a celebration of the season. The second chamber concert of the season includes performers from all the sections of the orchestra. Playing traditional carols and Hanukkah music along with more lighthearted holiday tunes, there will be quartets of brass instruments and saxophones,…
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A Beloved Tradition Returns: West Chester University’s 102nd Annual Holiday Concert
West Chester University’s 102nd Annual Holiday Concert has become a beloved winter tradition. Campus and community members are invited to jump-start the season and join in this joyous celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 PM in the 1200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street. Professor and Associate Director of Choirs…
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One of Area’s Most Famous Duos Is Clashing, and It’s in Court
One of Montgomery County’s most famous duos, Hall & Oates, is on the outs, and it seems to be serious as Hall is taking Oates to court, write Patrick Rapa and Sandy Hingston for the Philadelphia Magazine. Daryl Hall, who grew up near Pottstown, and John Oates, a North Wales native, have eight platinum records…
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Neumann Chorale Presents Annual Christmas Concert Dec. 1
The Neumann University Concert Chorale will present its annual Neumann Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 PM. in the Meagher Theatre. The theme of this year’s program is “Peace to the World.” More than 30 men and women are members of the Concert Chorale. They will celebrate the Christmas season with performances of…
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Brookhaven Nonprofit Takes Music on the Road to Kids and Adults
It’s never too early or too late to learn to play a musical instrument. That’s the philosophy and message behind “Keep Music Alive,” a husband-and-wife nonprofit founded in 2014 out of Brookhaven, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. “Our mission is to help more kids and adults reap all the educational, therapeutic, and social…
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Immaculata University to Present Annual Christmas Concert on December 3
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Christmas concert, “The Holly and the Ivory,” in Alumnae Hall at 3 PM. The concert is open to the public. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Directed by Joseph Gehring,…
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Paint It Black Grew Out of a Post-Stroke Life Re-evaluation
The Philly band Paint It Black includes the squeaks and squeals of a SEPTA trolley on one of the tracks of their newest album, Famine, writes Cory Sharber for Billy Penn at WHYY. “Riding SEPTA’s a great place to pick up sound,” said Dan Yemin, vocalist and lyricist for the hardcore group. It’s the band’s…
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The Immaculata Symphony to Present Fall Concert ‘Magical Stories’ on November 4
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their fall concert, “Magical Stories.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. The Immaculata Symphony will perform a concert full of…
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Delaware County Symphony Concert Celebrates Local Composers
The Delaware County Symphony Orchestra is participating in Delco Arts Week 2023 with a special concert program Oct. 1 of composers and arrangers with local connections. Delco Arts Week- Local Connections will open the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra’s fall season. It takes place 3 PM in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Included on the program will…
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Delaware County Songwriter Writes TikTok Hit on Penn State
When Delaware County native Danny Vitale moved into his Penn State dorm, he brought a microphone, guitar, and a notebook with him, writes Katelyn Supancik for The Daily Collegian. Vitale has always had musical roots. As a child, he performed for his family. In middle school, he played saxophone. He started writing songs and playing…
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Transformative School of Rock Delco Opens in Media Borough
A new avenue for musical education and personal growth for people of all ages is now available in Media Borough thanks to Jeff Dulemba’s decision to open School of Rock Delco, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Dulemba was inspired to open the school after witnessing its profound impact on his son Ben’s life.…
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Judge Allows Media Lawyer’s Lawsuit Against Led Zeppelin to Move Forward
(This post first appeared April 13, 2016) A California judge has declared that there is enough evidence for Media lawyer Francis Alexander Malofiy’s lawsuit against Led Zeppelin to move forward, writes Victor Fiorillo of Philadelphia Magazine. Malofiy went to federal court in 2014 to file a lawsuit against the group he claims stole parts of…
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Jim Croce’s East Brandywine Farmhouse Made Public, Turned Into Airbnb
Dating back to the 1700s, the farm known as Highspire Corner in East Brandywine that once housed singer-songwriter Jim Croce has been restored and is now both an auction house and Airbnb, writes Virginia Lindak for The Daily Local News. Before his death at age 30, Croce lived at Highspire in the 1970s with his…
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Free Concert at West Chester University Features Alumni Jazz Ensemble
Alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, the premiere jazz ensemble group out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, will take the stage for a free concert on Thursday, July 20, at 7 PM, in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street, West Chester. The concert to…
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Charlie Gracie Remembered With ‘Forever Fabulous’ Tribute
Tributes and condolences continue to pour in worldwide from fans remembering rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Charlie Gracie of Drexel Hill, who died on Dec. 16. Thousands of friends, musical peers, and fans have reached out to his family, including video messages from Paul McCartney, Graham Nash, Van Morrison, and other celebrities. On June 23, a…
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Soul Singer Devon Gilfillian Is Back in Delaware County, Promoting His New Album
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Devon Gilfillian recently found his way home again, celebrating the release of his new album Love You Anyway with a trip to one of his favorite haunts, Charlie’s Hamburgers. Gilfillian comes from Morton but for the past 10 years, he’s been living in Nashville, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gilfillian’s…
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