Music
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Neumann Chorale Presents Annual Christmas Concert Dec. 1
The Neumann University Concert Chorale will present its annual Neumann Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 PM. in the Meagher Theatre. The theme of this year’s program is “Peace to the World.” More than 30 men and women are members of the Concert Chorale. They will celebrate the Christmas season with performances of…
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Larry & Joe to Perform at Colonial Theatre: A Bilingual, Bicultural Concert for All Ages
The Colonial Theatre will host Larry & Joe on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the 1903 Theatre at 7:30 PM. They call it Latingrass – and when it sweeps you up, you’ll immediately know why. Joropo maestro Larry Bellorín and bluegrass star Joe Troop are two virtuosic multi-instrumentalists who fuse their respective folk traditions into an engaging bilingual…
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Spooked-Up West Chester Welcomed Thousands for Annual Halloween Parade
Crowds of thousands gathered along the streets to enjoy the annual West Chester Halloween parade, a tradition that spans almost 50 years, writes Dawn Timmeney for FOX29. The evening showcased local marching bands, a wide variety of floats, and plenty of families in costume. “Honestly, it’s just fun to come every year,” said Maddox Follet.…
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Philadelphia Jam Band, Disco Biscuits, Writing Steampunk Musical at Malvern Home Studio
Philadelphia electro-funk jam band Disco Biscuits are busy writing a steampunk musical at a Malvern home studio of one of its members, Jon Gutwillig, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Very Moon: A Steampunk Musical has “got a little bit of Pixar meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” said Nick Schmidle, a journalist-turned-playwright. The band…
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The Immaculata Symphony to Present Fall Concert ‘Magical Stories’ on November 4
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their fall concert, “Magical Stories.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. The Immaculata Symphony will perform a concert full of…
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Conestoga Grads Discuss Their Gradual Ascent to the Top of Mt. Joy
For Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper, Conestoga High School graduates and two-fifths of Mt. Joy, the climb to the top of their musical mountain was more of a “gradual” than a “rocket ship” journey, writes Alexandra Schonfeld for People. The two musicians have known each other since childhood. When they were young adults, they decided…
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A Colorful Exploration of Musical Traditions Takes Place at Colonial Theatre’s Miguel Espinoza Fusion Show
The Colonial Theatre will host Miguel Espinoza Fusion on Saturday, Oct. 14, in the White Rabbit Theatre at 8 PM. Ticket prices start at $30. A Miguel Espinoza Fusion show is like nothing else. Firm roots in flamenco, classical, and jazz are woven through with North African rhythms, Celtic whimsy, and Brazilian expressions for a…
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The Hooters’ Drummer, Levittown Native Subject of Main Line Television’s New Documentary
Levittown native and The Hooters’ drummer David Uosikkinen is the subject of the latest documentary produced by Main Line Television, Heart of the Beat, directed by Jill Frechie, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. While he is living the life many only dream about, Uosikkinen is quick to note that it is not always…
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West Chester Veteran Gives Back to Troops Stationed Overseas Through Power of Music
Jason Reed, a West Chester native who served a total of six years in the military, is giving back to troops stationed overseas through the power of music, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6ABC. Reed is the lead singer of Superunknown, a Chris Cornell tribute band. “Being in this band, I don’t think there’s a better…
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Kennett Symphony’s 2023-2024 Season to Open with Stories of Love and Nature
Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, opens its 83rd season with Stories of Love and Nature on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 PM at Longwood Gardens’ Exhibition Hall. Conducted by Music Director Michael Hall with soloist Risa Hokamura, the season-opening concert is the first of six diverse concert offerings in the exhilarating 2023-2024…
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Kennett Library to Host Dedication Event for Melton Terrace in Honor of Dennis Melton
The Kennett Library will hold an event for the dedication of the Melton Terrace in honor and memory of Dennis C. Melton on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 2 PM. The afternoon will open with a reception and dedication ceremony on the Melton Terrace. It will be followed by a family concert in the auditorium, featuring…
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Chester County Man with Autism Lives Out His Childhood Dream of Becoming Drummer
Jake Herring, who has autism, has managed to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a drummer, with the help of his lifelong coach, Anthony Cracchiolo, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “I have autism and it’s hard for me to do stuff,” said Herring. “But it’s easy for me to drum.” Cracchiolo has been jamming with…
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Singing Competition Auditions Kicked Off This Weekend in Chester County
Popular local singing competition The Star returned to Chester County this weekend with a bang, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. Auditions for the third season of the competition shone a spotlight on talent across the Delaware Valley region. The Star is the brainchild of Danny Murphy, a local musician and music teacher. “This is their…
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Philadelphia Eagles Players, Local Musicians Record New Holiday Album
Philadelphia sports fans will soon be able to hear their favorite Eagles players belt out holiday tunes again, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. In a follow-up to their 2022 holiday album, A Philly Special Christmas, Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata have teamed up again with The War On Drugs drummer Charlie Hall and…
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Delaware County Symphony Concert Celebrates Local Composers
The Delaware County Symphony Orchestra is participating in Delco Arts Week 2023 with a special concert program Oct. 1 of composers and arrangers with local connections. Delco Arts Week- Local Connections will open the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra’s fall season. It takes place 3 PM in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Included on the program will…
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New Documentary Focuses on Studio in Philadelphia, Responsible for Some of Most Memorable Music Recorded
The new documentary Sigma Sound puts the spotlight on Sigma Sound Studios, a Center City establishment that was the source of some of the most memorable music ever recorded, writes Ian Bush for KYW Newsradio. Many know that Sigma Sound Studios welcomed artists such as The O’Jays and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, but…
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Legendary Philly-Based Band Once Filmed Music Video at Exton Drive-In
The legendary ska band The Hooters gained momentum in the Philadelphia music scene in the eighties, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. A Chester County drive-in theater was pivotal for its 1985 hit. A since demolished drive-in-movie theater near Exton Square Mall was where the music video for “And We Danced” was filmed.…
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Jim Croce’s East Brandywine Farmhouse Made Public, Turned Into Airbnb
Dating back to the 1700s, the farm known as Highspire Corner in East Brandywine that once housed singer-songwriter Jim Croce has been restored and is now both an auction house and Airbnb, writes Virginia Lindak for The Daily Local News. Before his death at age 30, Croce lived at Highspire in the 1970s with his…
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