Greg Evigan Greg Evigan A Different Kind of Leading Role by Ronald Sklar Greg Evigan remembers the moment his music suddenly became bigger than himself. Inside London’s Abbey Road Studios, the musicians were tuning, the clock was ticking, and the familiar pieces he had developed at the piano were about to acquire an entirely new dimension. “All of a sudden, raise the baton, and jeez, we’re off to the races,” he recalls. For audiences who know Greg from B.J. and the Bear and M

Role Model Role Model & Samia – The Highmark Mann Center for the Arts – Philadelphia – September 23, 2026 After releasing his third studio album, Chuck Timely and The Hourglass, back in August, Tucker Pillsbury, also known as pop sensation Role Model, kicked off “Chuck on Tour” in Bend, Oregon. He returned this week to Philadelphia the Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann, which has gorgeous views of the Philadelphia cityscape in the distance. With the energy high and the atmo

Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty! HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY! (2026) Starring Rinko Kikuchi, Alberto Guerra, Alejandro Edda, You, Yoh Yoshida, Damián Alcázar, Keren Louis, Charley Flyte, Soji Arai, Bob, Takaaki Fujisawa, Chelsea Gonzalez, Tom Harwood, Yuka Mannami, Hiroaki Matsuzawa, Derek Mio, Shohei Nagahama, Kojun Natsu, Cristina Rodlo, Show, Kosuke Tanaka, Eriko Yamaguchi, Akihiro Yamamoto and Andrew Zox. Screenplay by Josef Kubota Wladyka and Nicholas Huynh. Directed by Josef Ku

Suki Waterhouse – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – September 21, 2026 – Photo by Christina Carachilo © 2026 Suki Waterhouse – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – September 21, 2026 The Fillmore was transported on Monday night to a realm of dark femininity, edgy aesthetics, and powerful performances by indie pop rock artists, EMMMA, Charlotte Lawrence, and Suki Waterhouse. Waterhouse arrived in Philadelphia for the thirteenth stop on her Loveland Tour, but she brought the energ

Boyz II Men with The Philly Pops – Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – September 18, 2026 – Photo by Jay S. Jacobs © 2026 Boyz II Men with The Philly Pops – Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – September 18, 2026 “We belong together, and you know that I’m right” is not the sort of line you’d expect to hear referring to 1990s superstar smooth soul balladeers Boyz II Men and the venerable local classical institution The

John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting Five For Fighting Can One Man Save the World? By Jay S. Jacobs In his hit song of many years ago, Five For Fighting songwriter and leader John Ondrasik pointed out that “you only have 100 years to live.” We last interviewed Ondrasik right as that song was climbing the charts – it has almost been a quarter of that century since. The world has changed and we both have changed, but it was nice to find that Ondrasik is the same thoughtful, fun

The Red Clay Strays – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – August 7, 2026 – Photo by George Seth Wagner © 2026 The Red Clay Strays – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – August 7, 2026 Southern rock, classic country, a bit of gospel, and something completely their own—the Red Clay Strays made sure to pull out all the stops for a raucous Friday night Philadelphia crowd. My familiarity with The Red Clay Strays' catalog was slightly limited going into this show. Still, unlike pr

Buddy Guy – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – August 2, 2026 Photos by Jim Rinaldi © 2026. All rights reserved.

Toto – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2026 – Photo by Jordan Wagner © 2026 Toto, Christopher Cross & The Romantics – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2026 Toto supplied the night, baby, and Christopher Cross supplied the love. Well, that’s not completely fair, all three acts in this back-to-the-80s nostalgia tour had their share of love songs and their share of rockers – sometimes both at the same time. This is the second straight summer tour that

Melanie Martinez – CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2026 – Photo by Emma Fox © 2026 Melanie Martinez & Haute and Freddy – CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2026 After releasing her fourth studio album, Hades, Melanie Martinez returned to Baltimore for a stop on the “Hades: The Sacrifice” tour, to play the album in full. Fans lined up around the block, beautifully dressed in a variety of outfits to represent each track on the HADES album. Haute and Freddy –

Wunderhorse – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 – Photo by Cecilia Orlando © 2026 Wunderhorse & Been Stellar – Union Transfer – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review) Philadelphia's Union Transfer played host to a night of raw, poetic indie rock as UK band Wunderhorse brought their North American tour to the city, with NYC's Been Stellar along for the ride as support. Been Stellar – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 – Photo by Cec

The Philadelphia Orchestra – Star Wars in Concert – The Mann – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 – Photo ©2026 by Jordan August. Courtesy of Highmark Mann. All rights reserved. The Philadelphia Orchestra – Star Wars in Concert – The Mann – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 Child-like wonder. That’s the best way to describe what my group and I experienced at Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Thanks to awful decision making by Disney

Death Cab for Cutie & Japanese Breakfast – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – July 18, 2026 Photos by Chris Sikich © 2026. All rights reserved.

Todd Rundgren – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – July 12, 2026 – Photo by George Seth Wagner © 2026 Todd Rundgren – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – July 12, 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren returned home for two sold-out shows. Well at least to the Philadelphia area, sadly his home neighborhood venue, Upper Darby’s legendary Tower Theater, has been closed since soon after the pandemic. So he crossed the city and hit Glenside’s similar Keswick Theatre fo

Alex Warren – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA – July 10, 2026 – Photo by Jesse Faatz © 2026. Courtesy of Highrise PR. All rights reserved. Alex Warren & Noah Cyrus – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA – July 10, 2026 Finding Family on the Road: Alex Warren Turns Philadelphia Into a Night of Connection and Healing Between laughter, confetti, and heartfelt stories, Alex Warren turned an arena into something that felt surprisingly intimate. The feeling throughout

Peter Asher: Everywhere Man - The Lives and Times of Peter Asher PETER ASHER: EVERYWHERE MAN – THE LIVES AND TIMES OF PETER ASHER (2025) Featuring Peter Asher, Paul McCartney, Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Steve Martin, Eric Idle, Jane Asher, Lyle Lovett, Danny Kortchmar, Twiggy, Betsy Asher, Pattie Boyd, John Dunbar, Barry Miles, Yoko Ono, Paul Jones, Chris O'Dell, John Boylan, Leland Sklar, Kate Taylor, Waddy Wachtel, Victoria Asher, Rufus Wainwright, Wendy Ash

Rise Against – Vans Warped Tour (Day One) – RFK Stadium Grounds – Washington, DC – June 13, 2026 – Photo by Jamie LeBlanc © 2026 Vans Warped Tour – RFK Stadium Grounds – Washington, DC – June 13 & 14, 2026 For generations, Vans Warped Tour has represented more than just a music festival. It has been a community, a rite of passage, and a place where music lovers can discover their next favorite band while reconnecting with old favorites. A year after its triumphant return, w

Luminescence – Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul – Philadelphia, PA – June 12, 2026 – Photo by Deborah Wagner © 2026 Luminescence – Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul – Philadelphia, PA – June 12, 2026 Are you looking for a unique evening of breathtaking beauty and joy? Luminescence by Fever takes one of Philadelphia’s most beloved landmarks and brings it to life with a 360-degree magical, immersive light show accompanied by classical music. The historic Ca

Amyl and the Sniffers & Party Dozen – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – June 8, 2026 Photos by Cecilia Orlando © 2026. All rights reserved.

Primus – The Salt Shed – Chicago, IL – June 3, 2026 Photos by Ryan Heller © 2026. All rights reserved.