Cage the Elephant rock The Mann Center in Philadelphia with Portugal. The Man and Broncho on May 12
From a press release: Alternative rock band Cage the Elephant will bring their high energy live show to The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. The Grammy nominated rockers will perform on Thursday, May 12 in support of “Tell Me I’m Pretty,” their latest album produced by Dan Auerbach of The […]
PHOTOS: Dr. Dog at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, 04/16/16
Indie rockers Dr. Dog brought their Psychedelic Swamp Tour home to Philadelphia’s Fillmore on Saturday, April 16, taking the stage to an 8-bit version of their current single “Badvertise” before opening with an eerie execution of “The Beach” from their 2008 album “Fate.” Things took off from there as the band delivered rollicking renditions of […]
Penn Museum in Philly hosts own version of Nickelodeon’s ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ on April 20
From a press release: Following the recent announcement that Nickelodeon would be reviving its classic ’90s game show “Legends of the Hidden Temple” as a TV movie starring original host Kirk Fogg, the Penn Museum in Philadelphia has announced its own live version of the program on Wednesday, April 20 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. In […]
STREAMING: Bobby Barnett of Captain, We’re Sinking releases surprise live solo album
When NEPA Scene last talked to Bobby Barnett, the vocalist/guitarist of Scranton/Philadelphia punk band Captain, We’re Sinking, back in December, he told us how excited he was to embark on his first-ever acoustic tour in the United Kingdom with his brother Greg Barnett, vocalist/guitarist of The Menzingers, in early 2016. Now his fans back in […]
PHOTOS: G. Love & Special Sauce at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, 03/26/16
G. Love & Special Sauce brought their “Love Saves the Day Tour” to The Fillmore in the historic Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia on Saturday, March 26. The hometown show began with an almost complete performance of their 2015 release “Love Saves the Day.” Several of the songs were backed by opening act (Boston funk outfit) […]
STREAMING: Menzingers release surprise St. Patrick’s Day EP of Irish songs
The Menzingers may have moved from Scranton to Philadelphia, but even without the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade, they still know how to celebrate the holiday. The punk rockers are hard at work on their new album, a follow-up to 2014’s “Rented World,” but they “bought a case of beer, bottle of whiskey, and recorded two […]
USA Today says Philadelphia has the 6th best beer scene in the country
Earlier this week, USA Today released the results of its latest 10Best Readers’ Choice poll, and among the beer categories, Philadelphia came in sixth place for Best Beer Scene. Looking for “places with exceptional beer bars, gastropubs, craft breweries, and a thriving beer culture,” a panel of experts – Mike Arra (Bon Beer Voyage), Jim […]
‘Back to the Future’ stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson meeting fans at 2016 Wizard World Philly
From a press release: Hello, McFly! From the “Back to the Future” franchise to TV hits like “Family Ties” and “Spin City,” Michael J. Fox has thrilled, touched, and moved millions with his performances, as well as his commitment to the campaign for increased Parkinson’s disease research. Lea Thompson, who portrayed Marty’s mother in the […]
Legendary singer Chubby Checker will twist into Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 1
From a press release: Penn’s Peak has announced that legendary singer Chubby Checker will twist his way into the Jim Thorpe venue on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $20-$25, are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak box office (325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe), and Roadies Restaurant and […]
Huge lineup of Marvel movie/TV stars meeting fans at 2016 Wizard World Philly, including Evans, Hemsworth, and Hiddleston
From a press release: Marvel blockbuster films such as “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “The Avengers,” and “Thor,” along with hit TV programs such as “Agent Carter” and “Agents of “S.H.I.E.L.D.,” have attracted millions of fans, with megastars Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Hiddleston among the main attractions. Now, […]
