Music
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West Chester’s Rustin High School Band Shines at Prestigious Chicago Festival
March was an unforgettable month for the Bayard Rustin High School Band, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The band traveled to Chicago, Illinois to perform in the Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival, which is a prestigious event. Rustin High School was one out of five bands selected nationwide, adding another layer of honor.…
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Famed Paoli Singer Finally Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paoli’s Chubby Checker is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 83-year-old singer is known for his 1960 hit single “The Twist.” Checker first performed the song in Wildwood, New Jersey and later recorded the track for Philadelphia’s Parkway Records. Though he…
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Kennett Symphony Congratulates Board President on MTNA Leadership Service Award
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County is proudly recognizing Dr. Timothy Blair, Board President, as he has been honored with the Leadership Service Award by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). In addition to this recognition during the MTNA National Conference in Minneapolis, Minn., on Mar. 19, Blair was also recognized locally at the sold-out…
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West Chester University Grad Stuns American Idol Judges with Her Incredible Voice
A West Chester University alumna has successfully surpassed the most recent round of American Idol auditions, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. Penny Samar, the local singer/songwriter sang above and beyond, impressing the celebrity judges and earning her golden ticket. She chose to sing “Pink Pony Club,” a number-one hit of musical artist Chappell Roan. Samar leans…
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Paoli’s Chubby Checker Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paoli’s Chubby Checker, best known for his monster hit from 1960, “The Twist”, has received his first nomination for induction into Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Checker, born Ernest Evans, has been his own strongest champion in the quest to join the Rock & Roll Hall…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter, Dolly Parton Team Up on Duet
Following her Grammy wins earlier this month, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter announced a Valentine’s Day surprise for her fans, writes Anna Kaufman for the Bucks County Courier Times. The singer will release a deluxe version of her popular album Short n’ Sweet on February 14, featuring five new tracks, including a duet version of her…
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Levittown Native Turns Childhood Memories Into Original Christmas Musical
Levittown native Righteous Jolly has transformed his season surname and turned it into a bonafide original musical theater production, writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. Called “A Levittown Christmas Carol,” the musical is about feel-good nostalgia associated with the 41 Levittown neighborhoods. Some of the references include Egan school dances, swimming at the…
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Fans Get Preview of A Philly Special Christmas Party Album Recorded in Conshohocken
A Philly Special Christmas Party, the third installment of the Eagles holiday album series recorded in Conshohocken, will be released on November 29, but fans can get a sampling of what it will sound like, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two behind-the-scenes video clips posted earlier this week on Instagram provide a taste…
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Mom-and-Pop Record Store in Phoenixville Honors Old School Legacy
Shawn Cephas, the youngest of five, grew up behind the counter in a Philadelphia record store. His father, a musician, and businessman opened King James Sound Center in 1967, writes Tony Romeo for PHL 17. The record store was run by Cephas’ mother Mary, his father James, and his eldest sibling. In 2018, Cephas…
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Oxford Native Stuns with 4-Chair Turn on This Season of ‘The Voice’
A Chester County native recently auditioned for The Voice, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Voice is one of the biggest singing competitions on television, featuring four teams led by musical icons who mentor the contestants as they journey through the rounds of competition. Gabrielle Zabosky, from Oxford, impressed the four judges during…
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One of the Greatest Composers of the 20th Century Has Roots in West Chester
West Chester was home to Samuel Barber, who is considered by many to be the greatest musical composer of the 20th century, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine. You will see several nods to the composer around downtown, marking his childhood homes. When Barber was 7 years old, he wrote his first original music…
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Kennett Symphony Will Perform ‘Masterworks 1: Classical Brilliance’ at Uptown! on Oct. 13
Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional orchestra, will perform an unforgettable afternoon of classical music at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 3:00 PM. The event is titled “Masterworks 1: Classical Brilliance,” and the performance will feature: Your ticket includes a pre-concert talk with Music Director Michael Hall, Conductor, the full…
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Band with Conestoga High School Roots Set For Their Biggest Hometown Show at Mann Center
Mt. Joy, an indie rock band started by Conestoga High School graduates Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper, is ready for its biggest hometown show yet, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair started playing together in high school, but formed the band years later in 2016 while living in Los Angeles. Their first…
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From North Wales to Rock Stardom: John Oates Reflects on His Pennsylvania Roots
John Oates, half of legendary dup Hall & Oates and North Wales native, reflects on his Pennsylvania roots with Chris Epting of Pennsylvania Heritage Magazine. Oates reflects fondly on his childhood in the Philadelphia suburbs. “I started out going to North Wales Elementary … I could walk to school, which I really enjoyed,” he said.…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gives Out-of-This-World Performance at VMAs, Wins Song of Year Award
After giving an out-of-this-world performance at the 40th VMAs, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter won the award for the Song of the Year for her mega-hit Espresso, write Brendan Morrow and Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve literally never won one of these,” said Carpenter, before thanking her fans and her “cats and…
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The Beatles Played Their First Show in Philadelphia in Front of Ecstatic Crowd 60 Years Ago
September 2 marked 60 years since the Beatles played their first show in Philadelphia in front of 12,000 ecstatic fans, and the whole concert was out of control, writes Larry Kane for KYW Newsradio. Almost every person in the audience at the Convention Hall at the Philadelphia Civic Center believed that one of the Fab…
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Quakertown Born Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Album Set to Top the 2024 Charts
Known for hits like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter has quickly risen to pop royalty, writes Annabel Nugent for The Independent. With the release of her new album “Short n Sweet,” she’s poised to dominate the pop scene. “Espresso” dominated playlists this summer, but “Please Please Please” earned her first…
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Quakertown Native Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Influences Behind ‘Short n’ Sweet’ in Exclusive Interview
In a recent interview with Variety, singer-songwriter Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter shared insights into her evolving career and the inspiration behind her upcoming album, “Short n’ Sweet,” writes Thania Garcia for Variety Magazine. Carpenter, sipping a Yerba Mate while browsing a Los Angeles record store, reflected on her love for vintage aesthetics. “I love…
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