Post by Katherine Silkaitis

Tucked among the old-world charm of Rittenhouse Square are two violin shops that keep alive an art founded – well, in the old world.

William Moennig & Son first opened in Philadelphia in 1909 and the intimate shop, housed in a quaint rowhouse, both sells and repairs violins, violas and cellos. Dick Donovan, a partner in the firm, said the business has always catered to serious players and professionals – it counts Yo [...]

Post by Joel Tannenbaum

There is certainly no law against girls playing rock and roll -or metal, or twee pop, or hip-hop, or hardcore, or what have you. But there are plenty of hidden impediments. There’s the macho, boys-club vibe at many guitar and drum shops. There’s the pervasive media iconography equating rocking out or plaintively emoting with being a skinny white dude. And most of all, there’s a need for more role models.

Girls Rock Philly [...]

In 2007, Philadelphia further upped its music scene cred with the debut of the Popped! Music Festival, a three-day event that put a distinctive Philly spin on festivals like Austin’s SXSW. This June, Philly will solidify its status as a new musical hotbed with the return of Popped! From June 20th to the 22nd, more than 20 diverse acts, from top performers to local talent, will share a multitude of stages across Drexel’s campus. [...]

Matt Davis is an accomplished composer, performer and educator. His current project Aerial Photograph combines the intimacy and complexities of small chamber ensemble compositions mixed with elements of the instrumentation and improvisation of jazz. With this ensemble he has launched a monthly residency at Tritone. Each month premieres new compositions relating to a theme involving Philadelphia.

How did you end up in Philadelphia?
I came to study jazz guitar at Temple University and I’ve been [...]

Musicians, producers, promoters, vocalists and their managers are constantly seeking new methods to get their music heard. They seek that once in a life time opportunity to get answers from established artists and/or major music executives. An opportunity arrives at least four times a year in the heart of Center City at One Liberty Place. Professor Lloyd Remick and Christopher Cabott are entertainment attorneys who have founded the Zane Management Workshop series which guarantees an up close and [...]

On Saturday, April 19th, Spike Lee will be emceeing a retrospective of his film work, accompanied by a jazz performance from the Terence Blanchard Quintet and special guests, at the Kimmel Center. The event celebrates the music of Lee’s films, inlucing Malcolm X, The 25th Hour, Inside Man, and more. Terence Blanchard, Lee’s long-time musical collaborator, will lead his quintet, along with a full 20 piece orchestra.

Special guests include Philadelphia’s own Musiq Soulchild, Raul [...]

Post by Emaleigh Doley

How long have you lived in Philadelphia and what’s so great about your neighborhood?
I was born in Roxborough, grew up in Northeast Philly and I’ve been a South Philly girl since the mid-90s. I currently live in Pennsport, which is basically Mummers Central, which means that New Year’s Eve is like Woodstock. It’s a three-day event. At the same time, I like the family atmosphere where people are looking out [...]