Oxfordian folk / pop group Stornoway headline Kung Fu Neckti e tonight. Following up their 2010 debut Beachcomber's Windowsill , the academically-minded quartet (led by an ornithologist) released Tales from Terra Firma earlier this month. Field Report continue to tour in support of last year's self-titled debut. Tickets and information for tonight's 21+ show can be found here . Watch Stornoway's video for "Knock Me On the Head" below. Several local musicians come together at The Blockley tonight for a concert benefiting Lentil Fest. [...]
Divers open for Auctioneer at Kung Fu Necktie tonight. The brainchild of local musicians Emily Ann Zeitlyn and Ross Bellenoit, Divers are a new quartet filled out by Tom Bendel (Buried Beds) and Todd Erk (The Weeds). Alternating between wailing, dynamic flourishes and upbeat rock-outs, the Philly band's still-growing discography of three tracks is an ... Continue reading
XPN Welcomes Philly-area roots band Hoots & Hellmouth to the Sellersville Theater tonight. The Philadelphia-based folk quartet released their latest album Salt in April and with it displayed a knack for blending sweeping sonic landscapes with their signature stomping and swinging. Folk singer-songwriter Mason Porter opens the all-ages concert. Tickets are $19.50 for the 8:00 ... Continue reading
It's Friday and what better way to kick off the weekend than with some good old-fashioned live music. First off, local bands Work Drugs, City Rain, and Cold Fronts are sharing a bill at Johnny Brenda's for a night of indie vibes. The doors for the 21+ show open at 8 p.m. and the bands ... Continue reading
Local singer-songwriters Dani Mari and Reverend TJ McGlinchey have teamed up to host a monthly concert series in a popular South Philly park this summer. The FDR Park Summer Series kicked off on June 8th with performances by Griz and Kevin Killen, as well as sets from the hosts. The next concert in the series is ... Continue reading
Link: www.vivandtherevival.com Category: Singer/Songwriter For fans of: Mike Posner, Thriving Ivory, T. Mills Releases: "And Then the World," "Seven" Take note: Has opened for Ben Arnold, Jeffrey Gaines, Kina Grannis, and Rocky Loves Emily. Received sync placements on NBC's "The Voice" (songs: "Forever" and "Shook Up"), on TeenNick's "Dance Academy" (song: "Tonight [...]
R. Alex Lewis The newest song from David Uosikkinen’s In The Pocket is a cover of the 1981 Robert Hazard And The Heroes song, "Change Reaction" featuring Ben Arnold on lead vocals. "Change Reaction" is the fifth song in the Essential Songs Of Philadelphia series. It features members of The Hooters including David Uosikkinen on drums along with Rob Hyman (keyboards and vocals) and John Lilley (guitar), Steve Butler from Smash Palace on guitar, bassist William Wittman and Ben Arnold on lead vocals. All five of the songs recorded by [...]
Photo by L. Schaffer It doesn't get a whole lot more depressing than stumbling home alone through the snow after a late night at the bar, where you were just another sad-sack drunk with sob story about losing the girl he loved. Unless, of course, it's Christmas night—in which case you probably are better off drinking yourself into oblivion. So why does Ben Arnold 's "Reindeer Game"—which follows a nostalgic, inebriated slob through the bluest of blue Christmases—kick off with a jaunty whistle melody, and contain an almost jovial [...]
Ben Arnold Simplify (B.O.S. Music, 2010) Track list: 1. Depend on Love 2. Simplify 3. Slow Learner 4. Baby, Let the Tears Roll Down 5. Love Don't Lie 6. Fishin' 7. O' Holy Ghost 8. Breakfast for Dinner 9. Woman's Intuition 10. Upstate New York White Out 11. Watching the Wheels Ben Arnold ’s newest album, ‘ Simplify ’, is a solid, filling and enjoyable album from start to finish. [...]
Lisa Schaeffer Ben Arnold performed at XPN's Free At Noon today, playing several songs from his new album, Simplify . Writing about it for XPN's All About The Music blog, Rebekah Larsen said "the set was diverse, with piano ballads and bluesy riffs, all held together by Arnold’s adaptive vocals—soft and low or growly and bluesy on demand. One highlight was the shout-out and song to the late John Lennon." You can listen to Ben's performance here [...]
If you missed Birdie Busch's Free At Noon concert today on WXPN, you can listen to it online here . Next week another one of our favorite locals, Ben Arnold , is playing Free At Noon; you can RSVP for free here .
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 [...]
This year WXPN ’s annual summer music festival, 2010 XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru, takes place Friday, July 16 th to Sunday, July 18 th at Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront. The XPoNential festival is in its 17 th year and its 6 th year being held at Wiggins Park. The festival will feature artists: Alejandro Escovedo , Grace Potter & the Nocturnals , Nicole Atkins , The Felice Brothers , The Walkmen , Dawes , Dr. Dog , and Edward [...]
Ben Arnold (photo credit: Lisa Schaffer) Tuesday nights have been fairly lackluster since The Philly Folk Parade residency at The Fire (Philadelphia, PA) wrapped up at the end of May. Well, Tuesday nights are fun again now that Ben Arnold has a residency at The Grape Room (Philadelphia, PA). I missed the first night of Arnold’s residency on June 8 th with Huffamoose (a reunion show) but I was there for the second night of the residency this past Tuesday, June 15 th . On that bill [...]
In one week, oodles and oodles of “folks” will descend upon the Olde Pool Farm in Schwenksville. The Family Straw can’t wait for this year’s lineup. To get me and everyone else juiced up, here are some songs from some of the performers. (Get tickets and see complete lineup here .) Allison Moorer ∞ Daddy, Goodbye Blues Steve Earle ∞ Condi, Condi Amy Speace ∞ Two (w/ Gary Louris on vocals) BeauSoleil ∞ La [...]
Ben isn’t an actor. But boy can he sing! This Philadelphia dude has the Philly soul down cold. Albeit, he sounds hot, hot, hot. His new album, Nevermind The Blues , doesn’t come out until Tuesday, October 30. (But you can listen to the lead-off track below.) Ropeadope Records is releasing the 12 cut masterpiece. A label home to two other Late Greats favorites: Sex Mob and Tin Hat Trio , a label known for groovy tunes. A good label for Ben. [...]
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