The Decemberists – Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – June 6, 2018 – Photo by Chris Sikich © 2018 The Decemberists & M. Ward – Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – June 6, 2018 For the 14th time live, my craving for indie rock steeped in rich language, watery peril and whale props was sated when The Decemberists played The Mann Center last Thursday. As part of the Your Girl/Your Ghost tour in support of their eighth LP, the underrated

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