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Music

People walk a dog along the boardwalk in Wildwood
Down the Shore
Arts & Entertainment

Wildwood country music beach concert postponed until 2021

A beach concert festival featuring major country music performers in Wildwood has been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

6 years ago

Virtual music festival
Arts & Entertainment

Philly band brings international lineup to live music festival in Minecraft

The COVID-19 pandemic dashed the debut of a Philadelphia band. So this weekend, they created an international music festival inside the online video game.

6 years ago

The U.S. leg of Weezer's Hella Mega tour with Green Day and Fall Out Boy has yet to be canceled due to the coronavirus, leaving fans who purchased tickets in limbo when it comes to refunds. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Why ticket holders are struggling to get refunds for concerts and live events

New rules Ticketmaster announced stipulate that a show has to be either officially canceled or have new dates announced in order for the purchaser to be eligible for refunds.

6 years ago

Bootsie Barns will be honored by the Clef Club. (Courtesy of The Philadelphia Tribune)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Bootsie Barnes, legendary Philadelphia jazz saxophonist, dies at 82

An icon in the Philly jazz scene, he grew up in West Philly, making a name for himself in the 1950's playing alongside the likes of legendary musicians such as Lee Morgan.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Folk Festival founder Gene Shay tips his hat to an adoring audience. (Jonathan Wilson for NewsWorks)
Community

Philly folk giant, former radio DJ Gene Shay dies at 85 from the coronavirus

Co-founder of the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Shay hosted a weekly show on several stations over a long career. WHYY-FM was his home for about 15 years.

6 years ago

Dan Reed
Arts & Entertainment

Public radio DJ soothes his listeners’ COVID-19 worries with eclectic playlist

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WXPN’s Dan Reed about how he’s bringing comfort to the Delaware Valley with his eclectic taste in music.

6 years ago

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Chynna's most recent release was in December 2019 ALEX HODOR-LEE / INSTAGRAM
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Billy Penn

Hip-hop world mourns Chynna, Philly rapper and model dead at 25

The West Philadelphia native’s cause of death is unconfirmed.

6 years ago

John Prine, performing during Coachella on April 27, 2014. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
NPR
Community

John Prine, hero of ‘new’ Nashville, dies after developing COVID-19 symptoms

Prine was hospitalized last week after falling ill and put on a ventilator Saturday night, according to a statement from his family.

6 years ago

Dottie Levine delivers singing telegrams during coronavirus shutdowns in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly musician offers serenades for hire for those sheltering at home

A West Philly musician offers performance services to send “condensed humanity” to people shut inside during the pandemic.

6 years ago

Listen 3:05
Members of the Singing City Choir hold a virtual practice using the Zoom video meeting app. (Courtesy of Singing City Choir)
Arts & Entertainment

Choirs make the most of virtual rehearsals during coronavirus pandemic

Singing together can be fatal during the COVID-19 outbreak. Choral groups find ways to stay together while staying at home.

6 years ago

Listen 3:40
Scott Storch (far right) performing with The Roots at a North Philly block party in 1993 INSTAGRAM / @SCOTTSTORCHOFFICIAL
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philly hip-hop producer who worked with Dr. Dre, Beyonce and The Roots is livestreaming a DJ battle

Scott Storch is well on his way to a comeback.

6 years ago

The Mann Center was a new location for the Roots Picnic last yearTWITTER / @ROOTSPICNIC
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

2020 Roots Festival postponed to Aug. 1 because coronavirus

All original tickets will be honored.

6 years ago

(Courtesy of Settlement Music School)
Community

Music tells the story of our ‘shared connection’: Why arts education is crucial in times of crisis

We must continue to sing and dance, and we must continue to play, for every chord from our pianos and every note from our strings tells the story of our shared connection. 

6 years ago

Free Library of Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Virtual field trips: A guide to Philly area online offerings for kids

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, several organizations are putting out a schedule of live, streaming content. Many update offerings daily.

6 years ago

(Billy Penn)
Health
Billy Penn

9 Philly songs to help you cope with the COVID outbreak

From handwashing to social distancing, local musicians offer wisdom for our current moment.

6 years ago

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