Germantown musician works to create the ‘soundtrack of my thoughts’ For the last two and a half years Germantown resident, John Deininger (a.k.a The JD), has been composing, recording, and mixing music in his second-floor …
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Antibalas
Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra at Union Transfer December 13, 2012 Afrobeat is alive and well. And Antibalas is an adept steward of the genre created by Fela Kuti. In fact, it seemed as though Antibalas channeled …
Continue ReadingMatisyahu Festival of Light 2012 tour at the Electric Factory
Matisyahu Festival of Light 2012 Tour Matisyahu rocked the Electric Factory with is “Festival of Light” 2012 tour last night: 12/12/12. The stage was decorated with a giant picture from the cover of his most …
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Passion Pit at the Electric Factory
The Electric Factory was probably an appropriate place for Passion Pit to play last night — at least in name. The band’s performance was, itself, electrifying. And of course, the band is often categorized as …
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Kaki King at World Cafe Live (Photos and Video)
Genius is probably too weak a word to describe Kaki King’s guitar playing. She transcends conceivability. Her playing is almost supernatural — she is a sorceress. Each of her guitars is like a different magic …
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Ani DiFranco at the Keswick Theater
Ani DiFranco played at the Keswick last night. Not only is she a great singer/songwriter, but she is one of the most unique musical artists and performers I’ve ever seen. Stylistically, Ani DiFranco coaxes atypical …
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Dave Tavani is a freelance videographer and photographer based in Philadelphia. In the last few years, Dave has worked on a variety of projects, mostly for nonprofit and arts organizations. He also shot second camera for Danny’s Guitar Shop, a television program that aired on WHYY. Currently, Dave works on video projects for McCarter Theatre Center, The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Visit Philadelphia, The Food Trust, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, and Mural Arts Philadelphia. Additionally, Dave co-produces a monthly arts video feature for JerseyArts.com.