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John Oates

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    Entertainment

    Daryl Hall, on Tour, Recalls His Pottstown Past; Forgetting It Would Be ‘No Can Do’

    April 24, 2026

    Daryl Hall, currently on a Midwest tour, had another interview opportunity to cite his Pottstown upbringing. Carol Nicksin captured his…

  • John Oates performing in 2024.
    Entertainment

    From North Wales to Rock Stardom: John Oates Reflects on His Pennsylvania Roots

    February 11, 2026

    John Oates, half of legendary dup Hall & Oates and North Wales native, reflects on his Pennsylvania roots with Chris…

  • John Oates strums his guitar onstage with his band.
    Entertainment

    North Wales’ John Oates Reflects on the Give-and-Take of a Musical Partnership

    November 13, 2025

    For John Oates, the North Wales native and half of the legendary pop duo Hall & Oates, making music was…

  • John Oates performs onstage with William H. Macy.
    Entertainment

    North Wales’ John Oates Surprised Fans Encore Performance Featuring a Special Guest

    August 11, 2025

    ‘80s hitmaker and North Wales native, John Oates, is charting his own path and surprising fans along the way, writes…

  • John Oates sits with his guitar on a hill overlooking the water.
    Entertainment

    Montco Legend John Oates Talks New Music and the Song That Defines His Legacy

    June 19, 2025

    Montgomery County native and music legend John Oates is showing no signs of slowing down, writes Jack Irvin for People.…

  • Hall & Oates performing in concert.
    Music

    Hall & Oates, One of Montco’s Most Famous Duos Is Clashing, and It’s in Court

    September 19, 2024

    One of Montgomery County’s most famous duos, Hall & Oates, is on the outs, and it seems to be serious…

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    Entertainment

    Harleysville’s Philadelphia Folk Festival is Back and Better Than Ever with John Oates

    August 5, 2024

    After a one year hiatus, the Philadelphia Folk Festival in Harleysville is back with headliners John Oates and Gangstagrass, writes…

  • John Oates singing and playing a guitar.
    Entertainment

    North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act

    July 31, 2024

    After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the…

  • John Oates and Darryl Hall performing together.
    Music

    Montco’s Famous Duo Hall & Oates Returning to Philadelphia Area – But Separately

    July 11, 2024

    Hall & Oates, one of the most famous duos from Montgomery County, are returning to the Philadelphia area, but not…

  • A banner displaying the text "2024 Philadelphia Folk Fest" with festival attendees in the background.
    Music

    Experience the Magic of the Philadelphia Folk Festival as a First-Time Attendee

    June 29, 2024

    The Philadelphia Folk Festival welcomes new attendees and four additional performers to its iconic grounds at the Old Pool Farm.…

  • Flyer promoting the 61st edition of the Philadelphia Folk Festival Aug. 16-18.
    Entertainment

    Philadelphia Folk Festival Welcomes Musical Artists Cooperative and Xtreme Folk Scene Performers

    June 13, 2024

    The Philadelphia Folk Festival will feature the Xtreme Folk Scene, the presenters of Xfest, and will welcome performers from the…

  • Daryll Hall.
    Music

    Daryl Hall to Tour with Elvis Costello This Summer with Stop at Mann Center

    March 12, 2024

    It looks like the Montgomery County musical duo Daryl Hall & John Oates are indeed on separate trajectories right now…

  • Jennifer Carlson Executive Director at The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
    Entertainment

    Montgomery County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre

    January 4, 2024

    Jennifer L. Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a…

  • John Oates.
    Music

    Montco Native John Oates Says He Has ‘Moved on’ From Hall & Oates Days

    January 2, 2024

    John Oates, one part of the iconic duo Hall & Oates, says that he is really proud of his work…

  • Hall & Oates in concert.
    Music

    ‘Deeply, Sensitive, Rock-Soul Sound’: 50 Years of Hall & Oates’ ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’

    December 1, 2023

    In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Hall & Oates’ album “Abandoned Luncheonette”, Marc Myers, author of “Rock Concert: An…

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    Rock Legends from Montgomery County Receive Their Hollywood Star

    September 20, 2016

    Montgomery County’s Daryl Hall and John Oates, one of the most famous duos in the world of rock music, received…

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