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Photos: Winter Solstice Benefit Show – World Cafe Live (Dec. 21, 2011)

December 25, 2011 – 2:43 pm

The Philly Folk Parade presents: A Winter Solstice Benefit Show at World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA) December 21, 2011. Featuring: Joshua Park, Brad Hinton, Ron Gallo, Allison Polans, and Joe D’Amico, Philip D’Agostino, Kevin Killen and Bethany Brooks. It was a beautiful night of music by some of my favorite Philly area artists.

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Reviews

Live Review: Joshua Park, Joe D’Amico, Ivan & Alyosha, Levee Drivers at The Fire (3/1/11)

March 3, 2011 – 12:08 am

Yes, I had to get my Tuesday night music fix – after all, I am a music junkie. So, with some of my favorite bands on the bill I knew The Fire was the place to go. I go wherever the live music takes me.

The show began with a set by Joshua Park. Since I haven’t seen Park in quite some time it was really nice to see him again. Park began his set as a duo with Brad Hinton (lap steel, vocals). Then Philip D’Agostino (bass) and Kevin Killen (drums) joined Park and Hinton on stage. Hearing the new song, “Weariness”, was a real treat. I also enjoyed Park’s cover of Hezekiah Jones’ “Traffic To The Sea”. Of course there were several other songs in the set before the final song, “Just To Be With You” – a great ending! Joshua Park is a great singer/songwriter with a powerful, beautifully toned voice and has a very gifted group of musicians for a band. Man, I only wish that Joshua Park had more shows.

Almost two weeks ago I saw Joe D’Amico at World Cafe Live for his Asleep In My Shoes CD Release Show and it was amazing. I loved the fact that I got to see Joe D’Amico again last night. D’Amico’s music is so good. D’Amico was playing with a talented group of musicians: Philip D’Agostino (bass), Brad Hinton (lap steel, vocals), Bethany Brooks (keys, vocals) and Kevin Killen (drums). “Monsters” opened the set followed by “Asleep In My Shoes”. There were several other songs before the set ended with “Late Nights (Early Mornings)”. Oh, let’s not forget the crowd participation portion…a kick-flip on a skateboard from a fan during the mid-set intermission – very entertaining. If there is one thing that I absolutely love about Joe D’Amico’s music especially when I hear it live is the ability to witness those killer, mesmerizing jams (towards the end of the songs) first hand. Wow!

Well, it was getting late for a Tuesday night so I only saw part of Ivan & Alyosha’s set. Ivan & Alyosha is a five member band from Seattle, WA. I think it’s the four guitars that help create that huge wall of sound, rock style. All in all, I kind of liked what I heard.

I left early so I didn’t get to see Levee Drivers.

Live music = good times!

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Videos

Video: Johnny Miles and The Waywards: CD Release Show @ Johnny Brenda’s (Nov 20, 2010)

November 21, 2010 – 10:50 pm

Johnny Miles & the Waywards
When The Saints Sleep — Album Release Party!
Johnny Brenda’s
November 20, 2010

[VIDEO] Johnny Miles & The Waywards – “Hangin On To The Hoping” LIVE (Nov 20, 2010)

[VIDEO] Joshua Park – “Making Castles” LIVE (Nov 20, 2010)
[VIDEO] Joshua Park – “Self-Propelled Organisms Of Fate” LIVE (Nov 20, 2010)

[VIDEO] Liz Fullerton – “I Don’t Live Here Anymore” LIVE (Nov 20, 2010)

[VIDEO] Psalmships – “Slow Heart Snowfall” LIVE (Nov 20, 2010)

Wow, that was such a great show!

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Shows

Saturday, Nov 20: Johnny Miles and The Waywards – CD Release Party

November 20, 2010 – 9:15 am

Johnny Miles and the Waywards
When The Saints Sleep — Album Release Party!
[read our album review: HERE]
w/ Joshua Park, Liz Fullerton, and Psalmships
Johnny Brenda’s
Sat, November 20, 2010
Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM
$10.00 | 21+

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Reviews

Hezekiah Jones and Family Sings Greatest Will Oldham Music @ World Cafe Live

May 11, 2010 – 2:04 am

The music this night proved to be absolutely amazing and simply unreal.

Sunday night (May 9, 2010) I went to World Cafe Live to see Hezekiah Jones and Family perform Will Oldham’s music. I don’t know Will Oldham’s music so I decided to attend the show with the hope of hearing “I Am a Cinematographer” – the only Will Oldham song I know. Actually, the only reason why I know that song is because of Hezekiah Jones. I thought that I might hear a song or two that I recognized and not realize that it was a Will Oldham song but that never happened. Even still, Hezekiah Jones and Family had a real awe-inspiring set. And it was quite amazing to see the effort and skill they put into their performance to bring Will Oldham’s music to life that night. Unfortunately, like I said before, I’m not familiar enough with Oldham’s music to tell you the setlist but I do know that they closed the night with “I Am a Cinematographer” which was the icing on the cake.

All I have to say is – Hezekiah Jones (Raphael Cutrufello) and Family (Brad Hinton, Andrew Keenan, Joshua Park, Kiley Ryan, Joe D’Amico, Daniel Bower, Philip D’Agostino, Michael Baker, Barbara Gettes, Bob Beach, and Emily Bates) played with such gusto as if they were some folk force to be reckoned with.

Thank you, all!

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Reviews

The Philly Folk Parade: May Residency — The Fire

May 6, 2010 – 3:48 am

Currently, The Philly Folk Parade is a 4 shows, every Tuesday night in May, residency at The Fire. The event was organized by The Spinning Leaves and Hezekiah Jones. Each Tuesday will feature a different host and a different bill of artists performing.

The first night of the residency (May 4, 2010) was hosted by The Great Unknown. The sets alternated from the front stage to the back room allowing for more music which was a great idea. So, between the 2 stages there were performances by: Jack Ohly, Sean Hoots, Sisters 3, Warren Longmire (spoken word poet), The Great Unknown, Joshua Park, and Toy Soldiers. All the artists performed such great sets that made for a truly incredible night of music.

It’s really nice to see The Philly Folk Parade growing and influencing the Philly music community in a positive way. With the momentum and energy this parade has I see nothing but great things for The Philly Folk Parade in the future.

The Philly Folk Parade at The Fire
412 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA‎
every Tuesday in May
9:00PM | 21+
5/11 – The Spinning Leaves + more
5/18 – Chris Kasper + more
5/25 – Hezekiah Jones + more

I’ll see you there!

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Reviews

Live Review: Matt Helm Scream, Dawn Iulg, Joshua Park — Burlap and Bean (4/17/10)

April 18, 2010 – 11:40 pm

The Burlap and Bean is always a great place to go if you want to hear some good live music. So, with Matt Helm Scream, Dawn Iulg, and Joshua Park all on the same bill – I had to go! Joshua Park had the opening set which he played solo. Park delivered an excellent solo acoustic set making it quite apparent that sometimes less is more. I don’t think I’ve seen Dawn Iulg before but I will say that she had a very nice set filled with some moving folk tunes. It sounded great to have Jeff Hiatt accompany Iulg on upright bass. Matt Helm Scream had the honor of ending the night. I’ve seen Matt Helm Scream several times in the past but I truly believe that this was the best performance to date. For this show it was a full-band with: Matt Helm (vocals, guitars), Raphael Cutrufello (vocals, piano), Dean Gorfti (drums), Philip D’Agostino (bass), Brad Hinton (guitar, banjo). I’m not sure if most of the banter between band mates was a result of nervousness or just something to pass the time while tuning but it was funny. It’s always nice to hear Helm dish out those indie, folk, rock songs. I only hope that this was not the last Matt Helm Scream show because great music and good times should never come to an end.

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Reviews

Excited Light presents The Philly Folk Parade at World Cafe Live (August 2, 2009)

August 4, 2009 – 8:52 pm

I first heard about The Philly Folk Parade a couple months ago and was in disbelief that so many of my favorite Philly artists were going to share the same bill. So, when August 2nd finally came around I went to The Philly Folk Parade downstairs at World Cafe Live and what I witnessed was like a dream come true.