Music
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Folk and Rock Singer-Songwriter Jim Croce Was Musically Inspired by His Time in the National Guard
Jim Croce was always interested in music, going back to his high school years and his time at Villanova University, but some of his biggest hits came during Army basic training at Fort Jackson in 1966, writes Thomas Novelly for postandcourier.com. “We were told that his experience at Fort Jackson during basic training inspired the…
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Two of Three Headliners to Perform at Citadel Country Spirit USA Announced
Country music superstars Dierks Bentley and Chris Young are two of the three headliners who will perform at the third annual Citadel Country Spirit USA, a spectacular, three-day country music festival in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley from Aug. 28-30. The festival will again be held at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Glenmoore. A multi-platinum…
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Third Annual Citadel Country Spirit USA to Return to Chester County’s Brandywine Valley
Citadel Country Spirit USA – a spectacular, three-day country music festival – will return to Chester County’s Brandywine Valley from Aug. 28-30, 2020. Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, a picturesque, 33-acre site, again sets the scene for the third annual event. Heralded as a Great American Festival Experience, Citadel Country Spirit USA features 20 country…
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20+ Brilliant Things to Do This Week in Montco
In the run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s a plateful of brilliant events happening in Montgomery County this week: Special Events Wild Lights – Saturday, November 16 – Tuesday, December 31 The Hound of the Baskervilles – Wednesday, November 20 – Sunday, December, 8 Booker T. Jones – Tuesday, November 19 Wild Lights – Celebrate the…
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MCCC’s Lively Arts Series welcomes Grammy-nominated Stefon Harris and Blackout
Montgomery County Community College welcomes Stefon Harris and Blackout to perform on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. The performance will be held in MCCC’s Science Center Theater, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. Stefon Harris has earned four GRAMMY nominations for his passionate artistry and astonishing virtuosity propelling him to the forefront of the jazz…
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‘Music for 150 Carpenters’ One of Four Terrific Shows Currently on Exhibit at Ursinus College’s Berman Museum of Art
Ursinus College’s Berman Museum of Art currently has four terrific exhibits, including “Music for 150 Carpenters,” a multimedia work that celebrates the 150th anniversary of the college and the museum’s 30th birthday, writes Edith Newhall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The exhibit, commissioned by Berman director Charles Stainback and conceived by American sound artist Douglas Henderson,…
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Elmwood Park Zoo To Celebrate 95th Anniversary With First Ever Black Tie Gala Featuring Philly POPS
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown will celebrate its 95th anniversary on Nov. 14 with a first-ever Black Tie Gala featuring The Philly POPS, the nation’s largest standalone pops orchestra. The evening of celebratory-revelry will be held at Bluestone Country Club in Blue Bell. In addition to toasting to its rich history, the zoo will also…
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Norristown’s Lenny Martelli Releases Long Awaited EP
Country musician Lenny Martelli, a Norristown native who made Nashville his new home, has released his long-awaited EP “Just A Thought,“ according to a staff report from the Broadway World. The five-track EP came out on Oct. 18 and features Martelli’s previously released three singles and two new songs, “When I’m With You” and “Just…
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Penn State Blue Band finds newest drum major in Worcester 3-year-old
By Ryen Gailey Most three-year-olds’ daily obsessions include Play-Doh, “Paw Patrol,” and YouTube Kids videos on repeat. However, if you’re a child born into a Penn State family that bleeds Blue & White, you’re raised to go through years of Halloween costumes in the forms of Penn State football players, cheerleaders, and Nittany Lions. Three-year-old…
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The Philadelphia Folk Festival is back
The 58th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival is a 4 day-long celebration of the phenomenal folk music scene that thrives in our own backyard. The Philadelphia Folk Festival showcases up and coming artists alongside household names to celebrate the rich history and roots of folk music here in Montgomery County. Arts Montco is proud to play a part in…
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Montco native Jody Gerson is profiled by Music Business Worldwide
Jody Gerson took over as Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group in January 2015 and increased the company’s annual revenue by 40%, writes Tim Ingham for musicbusinessworldwide.com. Gerson, a native of Montgomery County, grew up on the Main Line in the Philadelphia suburbs and attended Baldwin University before working her way to the…
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The 2019 Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to Montco
Celebrating its 58th year, making it the longest continuously running outdoor music festival in North America, the Philadelphia Folk Festival will take over Montco August 15-18. With four days filled with good music and good company, the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township will transform into a music-lover’s dream. Of course, once the last songs are…
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Month-long music events at King of Prussia Mall
King of Prussia Mall, in partnership with Musicopia, Montgomery County Community College and Arts Montco, will host a month-long celebration of music this July. The community is invited to visit King of Prussia Mall throughout the month to enjoy live music on weekends on the Grand Lux Patio and a jazz brunch series on Sundays…
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Artists take stage at Abington Art Center’s World Music Concert Series
Artists from around the world will #MakeItMontco for Abington Art Center’s 3rd Annual World Music Concert Series., according to a press release. Five, free concerts will be held on Abington Art Center’s historic, 27-acre campus on Thursday evenings from mid-June through the end of July. Guests are encouraged to enjoy food on the beautiful back…
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Local music producer Will Yip profiled by Grammy.com
You won’t see his name in the spotlight, but Will Yip is possibly the hardest working man in the music business today, writes Brendan Menapace for Grammy.com. The only way to catch a glimpse of the man himself is to head down to Studio 4 in Conshohocken, where Yip works 13 hours a day. When…
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Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper to narrate Philadelphia Orchestra production of ‘Candide’
The Philadelphia Orchestra concludes its celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein with a star-studded grand finale: a symphonic staging of his complex, irreverent, and humorous operetta Candide, led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, June 20-22. Academy Award-nominees Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan will narrate the performances. They join a cast from the worlds of opera and Broadway,…
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VFTCB presents: Outdoor summer concerts
VFTCB presents Montgomery County’s outdoor summer concerts. Many are free. They’re all kid-friendly. And their seating charts are taken from the comfy chair or blanket you bring from home. Take your pick of genres and styles and relax to the sounds of summer. Here are some of the best places to catch an outdoor concert…
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Come celebrate The 28th Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival
A dazzling festival of Ukrainian folk music, dance, foods, arts and crafts. Excite your senses with an array of wonderful colors sounds and flavors. Experience the vibrant, enduring culture of a people that fights for freedom! The 28th Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center– Tryzub (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower…
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