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Darian Scatton testing out synth frequencies
Arts & Entertainment

How one Upper Darby vintage synth shop is preserving old tech in the age of ‘disposable electronics’

Since starting in 2016, Bell Tone Synth Works has repaired instruments for influential artists such as Roger Waters and Dan Deacon.

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Bobby Duckett is standing on stage at The Willingboro Performing Arts Center, with a spotlight on him.
Arts & Entertainment

Curtain rises on South Jersey’s newest performing arts center in Willingboro

The Willingboro Performing Arts Center will welcome R&B legends Atlantic Starr for Saturday’s inaugural event.

2 weeks ago

Andrea Clearfield stands in front of the salon's audience
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Billy Penn

This eclectic concert has been taking place in a Philly living room for the last 40 years

Andrea Clearfield’s music "szalon" celebrates its 40th birthday this Sunday.

3 weeks ago

John Coltrane
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Why jazz novices will want to pay attention to John Coltrane’s 100th birthday in Philadelphia

The centenary celebrations of Coltrane’s birth will show Philadelphia’s role in the development of a jazz genius.

3 weeks ago

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attendees at Making Time
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Photos: Stacked weekend of Philly-area concerts closes out summer season with Making Time ∞ and XPNFest

Artists that performed at the weekend’s multiple festivals include Kim Gordon, Dawes and They Are Gutting a Body of Water.

3 weeks ago

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FILE - Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performs during
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Billy Penn

Pro-Palestine groups announce protests outside of the Ed Sheeran concert

Sheeran hoped to keep politics out of his shows. Politics are coming to him instead.

4 weeks ago

File photo: Alec Baldwin poses in the press room with the award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for ''Saturday Night Live'' at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2017
Arts & Entertainment

Alec Baldwin to discuss how classical music helped him heal at Princeton University Concerts event

The Emmy winner will reflect on how classical music has shaped his life and creative process at a Princeton University Concerts event.

4 weeks ago

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Macklemore performs at Austin City Limits Live
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Should Macklemore have been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ at the Linc?

Philly Jewish organizations respond to the decision to remove the rapper for chanting "Free Palestine."

4 weeks ago

Boyz II Men exit their Alma Mater the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Boyz II Men on why solo careers are overrated

How has the legendary R&B group stayed in harmony for over thirty years?

Air Date: September 10, 2026

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Blondshell performing
Arts & Entertainment

XPoNential Music Festival returns to Camden Sept. 18–20. Here’s who’s performing

For its 33rd iteration, XPNFest will set up shop at Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront with multiple acts, including Dawes and Little Feat.

1 month ago

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John Coltrane
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philly celebrates John Coltrane’s 100th birthday with $27,000 in grant funding for artists

Artists with a “soul-tie” to Coltrane’s music have the opportunity to showcase new ideas with Coltrane 100 Philly.

2 months ago

Dolly Parton waving to fans during a parade from a carriage, surrounded by pink and white flowers.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

How Dolly Parton made her mark on Philadelphia

A look at some of the late country star’s most notable Philly appearances.

2 months ago

Dolly Parton performs live for fans at Vector Arena on Feb. 7, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Dolly Parton lived her motto: ‘More is more’

"I've always believed that a part of my magic, if there was any, was the fact that I look so artificial — but I am so totally real," Parton said in 2001.

2 months ago

Dolly Parton holds up a children's book
Arts & Entertainment

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

The beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting has died at 80.

2 months ago

the outdoor sign for the Tattooed Mom bar
Community

Tattooed Mom works to bring live music events back after licensing violation

The longtime South Street bar is adjusting its events while its owner navigates city licensing requirements.

2 months ago

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