JOHN OATES’ ‘JOYFUL’ MUSIC-MAKING TAKES CENTER STAGE
John Oates has earned a lofty perch in pop history as one-half of a duo that has sold more records than any duo in history. But outside of that partnership with Daryl Hall, Oates focuses on what helpe...
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UNBROKEN CHAIN: GRAHAME LESH CONTINUES FAMILY LEGACY WITH MIDNIGHT NORTH
When many Grateful Dead fans talk about the band and their fellow Deadheads, they use the word "family." For Grahame Lesh, though, it goes a bit deeper than that. Lesh, the son of the Dead bass...
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YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, BILLY STRINGS & JP BIONDO OF CABINET SET FOR ARDMORE MUSIC HALL
Yonder Mountain String Band, the progressive bluegrass act with nearly 20 years under its belt, will make its Ardmore Music Hall debut on Sunday, Oct. 16. Also on the bill are soulful southern picker ...
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JOHN KADLECIK, GRAHAME LESH, SCOTT SHAPIRO AND MORE HIT PHILLY SUBURBS FOR WAVY GRAVY’S 80th BIRTHDAY, REX FOUNDATION BENEFIT
If you’ve been considering attending an art exhibit, but just can’t seem to find one that’s brought you to your knees like "Bertha," think about getting “pinky up” with Wavy Gravy at “Unlimited Devoti...
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MASON PORTER ENJOYS A WEEKEND IN THE WOODS WITH ‘HEART OF THE MOUNTAINS’
If you didn’t know that Mason Porter’s new EP was titled “Heart Of The Mountains,” if you didn’t see the bucolic album cover complete with a bear strumming an acoustic guitar, and if you didn’t know t...
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LIVE FROM THE LOT: SNARKY PUPPY, SOULIVE, REVIVALISTS BRING THE FUNK TO ARDMORE
Words and photos by Greg Hild ARDMORE, Pa. - During the weekend of May 21-22, the Ardmore Music Hall hosted its second annual Live From The Lot festival of funk, jazz, and jam outside of Philadelphia...
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MASON PORTER BRINGS EXPANDED FOLK SOUND TO STEELSTACKS
Philadelphia-area American band Mason Porter has continued to hone its sound – and expand its growing fanbase – in the roughly 10 years since its inception. The latest step forward for the group is “K...
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ANDERS OSBORNE’S INTERCONTINENTAL MUSICAL ADVENTURE HITS ARDMORE & PORT CHESTER
By Michael Lester Photos by Jay Blakesberg Name a low-paying, manual labor job, and singer-songwriter blues-based guitarist Anders Osborne has probably done it during his well-traveled, adventur...
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NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS, LITTLE FEAT DUO FUNK UP ARDMORE
By Michael Lello ARDMORE, Pa. – After just a few whacks of the drums by “Mean” Willie Green, it was obvious that last Thursday night’s show at the Ardmore Music Hall– which had started off just fine ...
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“IN THE POCKET” HONORS PHILADELPHIA ROCK TRADITION
By Michael Lello When Philadelphia is discussed – especially Philadelphia sports – the word “passion” is often thrown around quite freely. So it is not surprising to hear the passion in David Uosikk...
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