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REC Philly’s Dave Silver gives love to (mostly) Philly artists for Ears We Trust
Dave Silver founded REC Philly and helped WXPN launch Black Music City with WRTI. With REC Philly closed, Silver is embarking on new ventures, but his love for Philly music remains strong, and thus he has ears we trust.
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The Strokes highlight classic 2000s tracks at sold-out Philly show
A dazzling and dizzying visual show, a bevy of 2000s hits, and supporting act Thundercat’s guest appearance were among highlights from the beloved indie rockers’ sold-out concert at Highmark Mann late last week.
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Rising Sun Presents expanding into Baltimore by taking over iconic venue
Baltimore’s The 8×10 was set to shutter permanently at the end of June. But Philly’s Rising Sun Presents stepped in to keep the beloved venue alive with some new upgrades and a wider range of artists coming for gigs.
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This week’s Throwback Thursday takes us back 50 years to 1976
Every Thursday through the summer we’re spinning a mix of classics and deep cuts from different eras, themes, and scenes. Before we celebrate the Philly 250, let’s set the time machine back to 1976 and get Bicentennial for a day.
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Trout Fishing In America’s bittersweet Free At Noon bids Kathy O’Connell, Kids Corner farewell
Trout Fishing in America played to crowded, multi-generational room Friday as they helped send off Kids Corner and its beloved host Kathy O’Connell at Free At Noon.
