Music

Philebrity and Matador to Join Forces for Kurt Vile Week in October

by Bill Meagher

Philadelphia psychedelic pop funk blues crooner Kurt Vile is the newest musician to sign onto Matador Records. Since the label has featured musicians like Cat Power, Pavement, Jay Reatard, Yo La Tengo, and Belle & Sebastian over the years it is the perfect label to showcase the music of the twang studded guitarist. Matador will [...]

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Festival

Philadelphia Hooks Up Some Huge Events During 4th Of July Weekend

by Bill Meagher

Sheryl Crow might be the act act to spark some fireworks during Philadelphia’s Welcome America spectacular on the the evening of the 4th. But since Uwishunu just broke that hometown heroes The Roots are the other big band to play this year it looks she won’t be the only one making some explosions during it. [...]

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Art

The Piazza at Schmidts adds a whole new experience to Northern Liberties.

by Bill Meagher

Northern Liberties has proven to be an up and coming Philadelphia area ever since its inception. And Bart Blatstein and his Tower Investments Inc. have always been one of the forerunners for helping it evolve. But with Towers newest creation, The Piazza at Schmidts, they have officially taken there jet setting ways to a whole [...]

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