Music
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Say Cheese! Doylestown Native Pink Receives Unique Gift During Recent Concert
One of Bucks County’s most well-known music stars received an unexpected gift during one of her recent shows. Carlos de Loera wrote about the moment for the Los Angeles Times. Doylestown native Pink, who is currently on tour promoting her latest album “Trustful”, received a major surprise during her recent concert at Hyde Park in…
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Rock Supergroup Fronted by Doylestown Native Releases New Single, Music Video
A band made up of several rock stars, including one from Bucks County, has released a new song with an accompanying music video. L.S. Dunes, a rock supergroup that formed in 2022 in Chicago, has released their latest single, “Benadryl Subreddit”, with a music video, which was directed by Pat and Nick Demarais. The brothers…
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Bryn Mawr’s Saleka Shyamalan Follows Her Father into Showbiz with New Album
Saleka Shyamalan, the eldest child of M. Night Shyamalan who grew up in Bryn Mawr, is following her father into showbiz with the release of her first album, “Seance,” writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. This debut shows the 26-year-old’s love for R&B as well as her intense classical training. But despite her first…
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Did Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ Singer, Live in Narberth?
Astrud Gilberto, singer of the globally popular “The Girl From Ipanema,” passed away in Philadelphia recently at 83, but it is her home of the last several decades that remains a mystery, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gilberto, who popularized Brazilian bossa nova worldwide with her 1963 hit, had a long history with…
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Philadelphia Boys and Philadelphia Girls Choirs Announce Spring Shows
The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale will perform its concert — entitled “United We Stand! Celebrating the American Spirit: Music of the North and South” — at the Temple Performing Arts Center on June 10 at 3 PM. The Philadelphia Girls Choir will then perform (at the same venue) “A Concert of Musical Gems Spanning…
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The Hooters Makes Grand Return to Ardmore Music Hall
An esteemed Philadelphia rock and ska band had a full circle moment at Ardmore Music Hall ahead of its ten-year anniversary. A decade ago, The Hooters played opening weekend for the venue. This past weekend, the band played three sold-out shows. It was a celebration for not only the venue, but also for the…
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This Montgomery County School District Has the Best Music Education in the Country
A Montgomery County school district is officially recognized for having the best music education in the country. North Penn School District was designated among the “Best Communities for Music Education” for the 11th year in a row, reported Justin Heinze for The Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch. The program awards school districts based on efforts by teachers…
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Major Rock Group, Fronted by Doylestown Native, Announce Surprise Show in Philadelphia
A popular music group, featuring a frontman from Bucks County, has announced a surprise show at a nearby venue. California emo legends Saosin, fronted by lifelong Doylestown resident Anthony Green, will be performing at Union Transfer in Philadelphia on May 8, celebrating 20 years as a band, as well as the two-decade mark or their…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: The Koussevitsky Connection
The Delaware County Symphony presents the final symphony concert of its season: The Koussevitzky Connection. The concert program on May 7, at 3 PM, features varied and inspiring music of the 20th Century. The concert takes place in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Serge Koussevitzky was the music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924…
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Popular Bar, Music Venue in New Hope to Celebrate the Life and Memory of its Late Founder
A popular music venue in Bucks County will be celebrating the life of their late founder with stories and music. John and Peter’s, a popular bar and music venue located at 96 South Main Street in New Hope, recently announced the passing of co-founder Peter Price. Starting the colorful venue in the early 1970s with John Larsen, the…
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Bryn Mawr Parish Acquires Rare Piano Through Luck That Was Perhaps Divine
A 99-year-old unique concert grand piano bought by organist and music director Andrew Puntel has made its way to St. John Neumann Parish. Joseph Myers, in Catholic Philly, told of its needle-in-a-haystack route to Bryn Mawr. Puntel started browsing online sales for a top-notch parish piano in July 2020. Msgr. Michael J. Matz, pastor, wanted…
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Harry Kalas’ Son Vocally Hits It Out of the Park with Album Recorded in East Norriton
Perhaps when Bryn Mawr’s Kane Kalas left the East Norriton recording session for his “High Hopes” album, he declared that he was “Outta here!” The phrase would have been a heartfelt nod to his departed dad, Phillies announcer Harry Kalas. As reported by Michael Tanenbaum in PhillyVoice, Kane clearly inherited some of pop’s vocal distinctiveness.…
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How a Bucks County Rock Group’s Album Influenced the Creation of SpongeBob SquarePants
One of the most popular children’s shows of all time might not have existed were it not for an album by a rock group from Bucks County. Ween, a widely popular rock band from New Hope, released its sixth studio album, “The Mollusk,” in 1997. With underlying themes of maritime adventures and nautical mystique, the…
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Enjoy the Music of Frank Sinatra at this Popular Hotel in the Bucks County Area
A local singer will be serenading residents of Bucks County at a popular venue as he belts out the tune of one of the most popular showmen ever. The Buck Hotel, located at 1200 Buck Road in Feasterville, will be hosting singer Joey Commentucci, known as Joey C, as he performs the songs of Frank Sinatra.…
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Bucks County Rock Icons Ween Announce Summer Tour; Find Out Where They Are Playing
One of the most popular music groups to come out of Bucks County has announced a major tour around the country this summer. Ween, whose two core members hail from New Hope, have announced the dates for its 2023 Summer Tour. Starting in late July in California and ending in mid-September in New Hampshire, the…
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Historic Theater in Bucks County to Showcase the Music of One of Rock’s Biggest Names
A famous theater in Bucks County will soon be hosting a concert, where various musicians will perform the songs of a legendary rock group. The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, will present “The Music of the Band” on April 21 at 8 PM. The performance will feature Professor Louie and The…
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Norristown Singer Needed Dad’s Pep Talk to Audition for Idol; Now He’s Headed to Hollywood
Rashid Saint-Fleur, a 24-year-old singer from Norristown, had music chops before making the decision to audition for American Idol. He just wasn’t sure his talents were rooted in what the show seeks. Alicia Vitarelli, 6abc, reported on a well-timed gentle nudge that paid off for him. Saint-Fleur grew up with a musical background; his Haitian…
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Immaculata Symphony to Present Spring Concert in April
On Saturday, April 15, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their annual spring concert entitled “New Directions.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in 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 spring concert begins with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor,…
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