![]() In its short history a virtual Who’s Who in rock played at the unique club. Located at 22 and Arch in Philadelphia, The Electric Factory was launched on February 2, 1968. There was nothing better than seeing live music at these great smaller clubs that are no longer there. ![]() None of these venues operate on a daily or even weekly basis, but back in 1967 when the music really started to explode, the many small clubs were open at least on the weekend. The Tower Theater is still a great place to see a concert as is the Keswick Theater. A new Electric Factory is now in operation in a different location and features acts that don’t have enough of a following to pack the big venues. Ironically, what comes around goes around and all of the big venues from that time frame also are no longer there. With the advent of the large venues like the Spectrum, JFK Stadium and the Veterans stadium, the smaller clubs dried up. In fact, the only one left is The Theater of the Living Arts now known as the TLA. The High & Wides and Sharon Bousquet open.Later on it others followed like the Stars Club (owned by Stephen Starr who now owns several top drawer eating establishments in Philadelphia), Emerald City (on the site of the Latin Casino), Ripley’s, Chestnut Cabaret and 23 East. The new album, Extrovert, features three vocal tracks spotlighting Walsh, and eight instrumentals spotlighting some of the best instrumental virtuosity in the business. In May, the group released its second full-length studio record on Compass Records. Walsh, guitarist Grant Gordy, and bassist Aidan O’Donnell. Led by the legendary fiddler Darol Anger, Mr. ![]() Sun at Arden Gild Hall (with The High & Wides) In addition to local gigs and jams, the calendar has been updated with some standout touring acts visiting the Philadelphia area this summer. ![]() There’s plenty more local happenings this summer, so keep an eye on the Philly Bluegrass Calendar for those. It has been a busy week here at Philly Bluegrass HQ, with a fantastic Bluegrass Brunch featuring the Citywide Specials and a community bluegrass jam at The Rail Park for #MakeMusicDay. The summer solstice is come and gone, and the summer music scene is heating up along with the temperatures. We gave away a massive ticket package of 10 SHOWS!ĭidn’t win? Tickets currently on sale for all shows:Ĩ/28 – The Dirty Grass Players – Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts ĩ/21 – Sierra Hull – Ardmore Music Hall ĩ/23 – David Bromberg – Concerts Under The Stars ĩ/27 – California Bluegrass Reunion – Sellersville Theater ġ0/6 – Chris Smither & Tim O’Brien – World Cafe Live ġ0/12 – Ben Sollee – 118 North ġ0/14 – Jake Blount – World Cafe Live ġ0/21 – Kitchen Dwellers + Daniel Donato – Ardmore Music Hall ġ0/28 – Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen – City Winery Philly ġ1/20 – Gangstagrass – City Winery Philly This year’s edition was the biggest ever. Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to our winner Heather H!įounded in 2016, the Philly Bluegrass Passport gives fans chance to win tickets to outstanding live bluegrass and roots music performances in the Philly area each fall. ![]()
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