Posts by Cathy Poulton

Cold War Kids played Philadelphia’s Fillmore on Friday, January 31st. The last few months have been an exciting time for the band as they had the honor of having their song “First” named the most-played song of the past decade(on alternative outlets) by Broadcast Data Systems. They are also currently on a major North America […]

Grace Potter performed a soul-bearing set Friday night at the Fillmore in Philly. She is touring in support of her third solo release Daylight, the follow up to her 2015 album Midnight. A lot has changed for Potter over the last four years and her newest album, released in October, is reflective of this time. […]

Following surgery a few weeks back, Sting performed at the Philadelphia’s Metropolitan Opera House in an arm sling for his left arm after tearing a tendon in his shoulder. Despite not being able to play bass, the former Police frontman’s voice was in fine form performing a run of greatest hits and Police favorites. Photos […]

Jay Z’s Made in America Festival took over Philadelphia’s Benjamin Parkway this past weekend on August 31s and September 1st. The two day annual event was headlined by Cardi B and Travis Scott. Standout sets came from Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Jacob Banks,Yoshi Flower and Philly’s own Pink Sweat$ but it was the […]

Lenny Kravitz played Philadelphia’s Metropolitan Opera House on Thursday, August 22nd. This four-time Grammy winner is on the second leg of his Raise Vibration Tour. Kravitz is touring in support of his most recent album, released in September of 2018. Philly was the second stop on an 18 date trek. Kravitz has always surrounded himself […]

Alice Cooper along with Halestorm and Motionless in White brought a hard rock caravan to BB&T Pavilion in Camden NJ on August 16th. Of the many highlights were the guitar pyrotechnics of Cooper’s lead guitarist Nita Strauss. Photos by Cathy Poulton

Gladys Knight, one of music’s all-time great voices, performed at the Borgata Event Center in Atlantic City on Friday 7/26. There is no doubt that with her seven Grammy wins( three with the Pips, four for her solo work) and her induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 that she has […]

Perry Farrell and the Kind Heaven Orchestra performed at the World Cafe Live in Philly. Alongside his seductive wife Etty Lau, the band played a majority of songs off Farrell’s just released new LP Kind Heaven. Also performed were three Jane’s Addiction songs and two Porno for Pyros tunes. Photos by Cathy Poulton.

Rodrigo y Gabriela visited Philadelphia’s Franklin Music Hall on 5/17/19 as part of their tour in support of their most recent album Mettavolution. The album debuted on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart at #1 and their live rendition of Pink Floyd’s “Echoes” created quite the reaction.  

Josh Ritter brought his captivating storytelling ability and wondrous Americana to the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA on 5/14/19. Opener Penny and Sparrow offered top-notch harmonies and a memorable opening set. Photos by Cathy Poulton