The Beguiled THE BEGUILED (2017) Starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning, Oona Laurence, Angourie Rice,...

Richard Barone, Steve Addabbo & Eric Bazilian – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – June 17, 2017 – photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Richard Barone, Steve Addabbo & Eric Bazilian – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – June 17, 2017 World Café Live was transformed into a 1960’s era venue last Saturday, as Richard Barone brought his covers album Sorrows & Promises: Greenwich Village in the 1960’s to life. With help from the expert musicians Steve Addabbo and Eric Bazilian, the sh

Wonder Woman WONDER WOMAN (2017) Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Said...

Bell Biv DeVoe – Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – June 1, 2017 – photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Bell Biv Devoe, En Vogue & SWV – Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – June 1, 2017 Poisonous beats infected The Mann last week as Bell Biv DeVoe brought their classic 1990’s hip-hop out as headliners on a stacked three band bill with En Vogue and SWV. Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe still have the slick voices and harmonies to w

Heather Nova and Mishka – Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA – May 21, 2017 – photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Heather Nova with Mishka & Kate Grom – Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA – May 21, 2017 What an odd night it was on Sunday, May 21 with a rare show by both Heather Nova and her brother Mishka at the wonderful Ardmore Music Hall. With the high red curtains as a backdrop, a connection to Twin Peak’s famous red décor on that night of the return premier made it a surreal moment

The Dream Syndicate – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2017 – photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 The Dream Syndicate & Chris Forsyth and the Solar Motel Band – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2017 There is a parallel universe where The Dream Syndicate are one of the most well-known rock bands around. Blazing guitars and introspective lyrics are at the forefront of this four-piece. Steve Wynn leads the rock parade that disbanded in 1989 and reformed in 2012

Bush Tetras – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2017 – photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Bush Tetras – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2017 On May 20, the New York punk rockers Bush Tetras made a super-rare appearance in Philly at Johnny Brenda’s. Originally formed in 1979, the group, as led by Cynthia Sley, still sound like nothing else. They obliterated a welcoming Philadelphia crowd, leaving the ears and bodies of all desiring more inscrutable beats. Sle

The Jesus and Mary Chain – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – May 15, 2017 – photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 The Jesus and Mary Chain & The Cobbs – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – May 15, 2017 The Jesus and Mary Chain put on an alternative rock clinic last week at Union Transfer. With beams of light separating their visages from light and the pitch black, their work of the past and (finally) present meshed together to satisfy the adoring Philadelphia fans. With their first

Rhiannon Giddens – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – May 14, 2017 – photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Rhiannon Giddens – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – May 14, 2017 Rhiannon Giddens is one of our finest musical talents and not to be missed. Her recent trek to World Café Live in support of her new record Freedom Highway was a glorious night of music to invigorate the soul and electrify the ears. Giddens has a rich vocal range that perfectly matches whatever music genre, w

Old 97s & Nicole Atkins – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – May 2, 2017 – photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Old 97’s & Nicole Atkins – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – May 2, 2017 The reliable rock of Old 97’s makes them one of the best modern bands. Their latest record, Graveyard Whistling , is more country than anything they have done in a while and their live programming reflects this. From the first notes of Most Messed Up ‘s “Nashville,” lead singer Rhett Miller jumps ri

Ladysmith Black Mambazo – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – 3/15/17 – Photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Ladysmith Black Mambazo – World...

Lisa Hannigan – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA – February 25, 2017 – Photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Lisa Hannigan & Heather Woods Broderick – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA – February 25, 2017 One of the best voices around haunted the glorious Underground Arts recently — Lisa Hannigan. The Irish songstress whose vast lyrical palette allows for her vocal brushstrokes to go far and wide through the soul ended her U.S. tour with a triumphant set. Touring in support of h

The Suffers – Arden Concert Gild – Arden, DE – February 23, 2017 – Photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 The Suffers & The Ballroom Thieves – Arden Concert Gild – Arden, DE – February 23, 2017 A glorious night of music is always going to be served up by The Suffers. On a recent Thursday night in Arden, Delaware it was no different. The Houston-based seven-piece delivered a brilliant set of their unique Gulf Coast Soul to a crowd devouring their every note. Led by the powerhouse singe

Wesley Stace and Eric Bazilian – Tin Angel – Philadelphia, PA – February 1, 2017 – Photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Wesley Stace and Eric Bazilian – Tin Angel – Philadelphia, PA – February 1, 2017 On February 1, I took my last trip to the Old City venue Tin Angel before it closed for good of February 4. A place steeped in memories for so much of Philadelphia for 24 years and for me as well (one my first dates with my wife was to see Andre Lipke there in 2009), to see two titans o

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt – Scottish Rite Auditorium – Collingswood, New Jersey – January 26, 2017 – Photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt – Scottish Rite Auditorium – Collingswood, New Jersey – January 26, 2017 On Thursday, January 26, the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood resonated with the sounds of two of the premiere voices in music – Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. Alternating between each other on lead vocals, their acoustic guitars and stories fi

Alejandro Escovedo featuring The Minus 5 – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – January 8, 2017 – Photo by Chris Sikich © 2017 Alejandro Escovedo & The Minus 5 – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – January 8, 2017 On Sunday, January 8, Philadelphia was treated to one of the finest rock shows to be witnessed during all of 2017. Alejandro Escovedo rode into town to celebrate his rocking 2016 record Burn Something Beautiful . He brought along a rich cast of rock characters to b

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Eliza Hardy Jones – Boot & Saddle – Philadelphia, PA – December 10, 2016 – Photo by Chris Sikich © 2016 Eliza Hardy Jones & Geology – Boot & Saddle – Philadelphia, PA – December 10, 2016 This past Saturday, Boot & Saddle was filled with the pure rock joy that is Eliza Hardy Jones. The Philadelphian brought her 2016 LP Because Become to vivid life for an excited crowd. Eliza Hardy Jones – Boot & Saddle – Philadelphia, PA – December 10, 2016 – Photo by Chris Sikich © 2016 Song

Rhett Miller – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – December 12, 2016 Scroll through concert photos below! Photos by Chris Sikich © 2016 #RhettMiller #ConcertPhotography #December12 #PopEntertainmentcom #2016 #PA #philadelphia #ChrisSikich #ConcertPhotoAlbum #worldcafelive #ConcertPhotos

Eliza Hardy Jones & Geology – Boot & Saddle – Philadelphia, PA – December 10, 2016 Scroll through concert pictures below! Photos by Chris...