July 7, 2019 6:00-8:00PM Music on Main: Amazin' Grace Band

Come and enjoy some fantastic (and free!) soul/funk/R&B music and performance with Grace Little and the Amazin' Grace Band under the open sky! Get ready to get down! (Rain Date: TBC.) BYOB, picnic, get take out food and beverage just steps away. Chalk art for kids (or anyone).

Always FREE, thanks to our grantors - Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Visit Bucks County - and sponsors - Drew Ferrara, Realtor, Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar, Burritos Yardley and Ship and Print!

Music on Main is run by Experience Yardley with the support of our partners - Yardley Boro and the Yardley Borough Police Department.

We'll let you know here if the weather is an issue that day, but let's hope for no rain. (You can join our text notice system by texting "musicyardley" to 84483, too!)

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15 S. Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067

FREE!

July 6 & 7, 2019 2:00-8:00PM Concilio Presents the 38th Annual Hispanic Fiesta

Concilio's 38th Annual Hispanic Fiesta as part of the PECO Multicultural series is Philadelphia's largest Hispanic event of the summer!

This premier Latino event brings awareness of the Latino culture and community. Held at Philadelphia’s prime waterfront location, Penn’s Landing Great Plaza, this two-day regional celebration features music, dance, entertainment, ethnic foods and artisan crafts from nearly all Latin American countries, making it an amazing culinary experience and a true family event for all ages. Attended by approximately 20,000 people each day.

This year's #Conciliofest is headlined by Coast City on Saturday, and Lalo Rodriguez on Sunday!

Performances include Andre Veloz, Silvina Moreno, Kim Viera, Karina Daza, Los Rivera Destino, Afro Dominicano, People of Earth, Hughes School Bolivian Dance and much more.

A Special Thank You to our presenting sponsor PECO!

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Great Plaza at Penn's Landing

101 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

July 3, 2019 12:30-1:30PM Minas Trio with Jim Stager at Church of the Holy Trinity

Wed. July 3, 12:30-1:30

Church of The Holy Trinity

19 & Walnut

Philadelphia, PA

Trio with Jim Stager

June 29, 2019 4:00-10:00PM Live Music at Northern Liberties Music Festival and Flea Market

Liberty Lands Park
 913 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

June 29, 2019 11:00AM-7:00PM Clark Park Music and Arts Festival

FREE OUTDOOR MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL!
ALL AGES / LOCAL CRAFT VENDORS / FOOD TRUCKS

featuring performances by: Selina Carrera AKA CVGEBIRD, Levee Drivers, Northern Liberties, Beach Bod, goodnight/goodluck, Dr Ketchup, Revolution, I Love You, Instant Bingo, The Mary Veils, Mizloonar and the Truth

Meet local craft vendors and non profits, taste some delicious food from our food trucks, check out our local pop up art displays and hear awesome local bands performing.

Kids get free face painted near our the Clark Park Fest info table.

Info on Clark Park Fest:
Clark Park Music and Arts community has been putting on festivals in Clark Park in West Philadelphia since 1970. The festival is time to celebrate West Philly and include an eclectic blend of music, kids activities, arts and crafts and vendors.

Anchored at 43rd and Chester Avenue, the festival series is an important tradition for the West Philly community that includes live music from local performers and a chance for local artisans and vendors to showcase their work. Since 1970, the Festivals have provided an excellent forum for residents to meet their neighbors and benefit from the artistic wealth of Philadelphia. Responding to the needs of a changing community, the Festival has grown in scope. Today the Festival includes children’s events and activities, arts and crafts vending, a greater diversity of performances to include all kinds of music, dance and theater, and a chance for non-profit organizations to reach out to the community on a variety of issues.

June 29, 2019 8:00 & 10:00PM Venissa Santi at Chris' Jazz Cafe

Excited to go back to perform Two Sets in Philly at Chris’ with Lucas Brown on piano, Nathan Pence on bass, Doug Hirlinger on drum kit, And Cuco Castellanos on Congas!
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, Pa
Tickets: $20 per show

June 28, 2019 5:45 - 8:15PM Friday Nights: Biodun Kuti at PMA

Biodun Kuti grabbed the guitar at the early age of fifteen and started playing in churches, with his father’s band, and other local bands in Lagos, Nigeria. Descended from an ancestral lineage of Yoruba musicians, Biodun’s childhood was bound with Juju, Highlife and traditional drumming. “I grew up in a house in Lagos where you could find guitars in every corner of the house, and all of my brothers are musicians as well,” says Biodun. “My grandfather was the chief of the village of Ifewara – right next to Ife (in the state of Osun) which is believed to be the cradle of the Yoruba people. His house was filled with a hundred different traditional Yoruba percussions. So it was that I was brought up in both traditional and modern Yoruba music, finding a fluid style of guitar playing inflected with jazz and funk elements.”

Free after museum admission ($20 nonmembers: members free)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia,PA

June 25, 2019 7:00-9:00PM Conjunto Philadelphia in Free Concert at Bardascino Park

Conjunto Philadelphia https://conjuntophilly.com/ Music of pre-revolutionary Cuba--Son, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero
Free; Bring a chair or blanket; Bring your dinner

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June 23, 2019 12:00-8:00PM San Juan Bautista Parade & Concert at Camden Waterfront

Annual Puerto Rican parade & festival at Camden Waterfront!
Wiggins Waterfront Park Camden, NJ 08103

June 22, 2019 6:00-800PM Music on Main: Conjunto Philadelphia

Come and enjoy some fantastic (and free!) cuban music and performance by Conjunto Philadelphia under the open sky! (Rain Date: TBC.) BYOB, picnic, get take out food and beverage just steps away. Chalk art for kids (or anyone).

Always FREE, thanks to our grantors - Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Visit Bucks County - and sponsors - Drew Ferrara, Realtor, Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar, The Pink Daisy, Burritos Yardley and Ship and Print! Music on Main is run by Experience Yardley with the support of our partners - Yardley Boro and the Yardley Borough Police Department.

We'll let you know here if the weather is an issue that day, but let's hope for no rain. (You can join our text notice system by texting "musicyardley" to 84483, too!) 15 S. Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067
FREE!

June 22, 2019 4:00 and 8:00PM "The Destination is the Downbeat" at Rittenhouse Soundworks

Saturday, June 22: 

Take It Away Dance presents

The Destination is the Downbeat

"Just because you're not a drummer, doesn't mean that you don't have to keep time." -- Thelonious Monk

For our fifth anniversary concert, we are on the one.

Artistic direction and choreography: Pamela Hetherington
On tap shoes: Rosie Marinelli, Lauren Belasco, Morgan O'Shea, Kristin Potocki, Alec Chupik, Vanetta Wood
Piano/Music Director: Erica Corbo, Bass: Nick Krolak, Saxophone: Jon Katz, Drums: Erica Mack; Vocals: V. Shayne Frederick

Saturday, June 22, Rittenhouse Soundworks, 219 West Rittenhouse St., 4 pm and 8 pm (downstairs concert hall)

Concert runs 75 minutes with no intermission.

Tickets: $20 in advance: $25 at the door
Please join us for our 5th anniversary concert at the best listening venue in Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Soundworks. This concert will feature new choreography and live music works by Artistic Director, Pamela Hetherington and some of our classic repertory favorites.

June 21, 2019 7:30-9:00PM Pablo Batista's Latin Jazz Ensemble w/ Nestor Torres at SteelStacks

Pablo Batista's Latin Jazz Ensemble with special guest Nestor Torres
Part of ¡Sabor! Latin Festival
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks pres. by Coordinated Health
FREE

Genre: Latin & Mambo
Artist Website: pablobatista.net
Twitter: @PabloB_Congas62 | Instagram: @pablob_congas62

Master percussionist Pablo Batista has performed, toured and recorded internationally for 30 years with some of the biggest stars in R&B, jazz, Latin, pop and gospel. He has worked alongside the likes of Alicia Keys, Patti Labelle and Kirk Franklin. A drummer of unusually diverse talents, Batista has performed on GRAMMY-winning releases in jazz, gospel and R&B and has been a guest with the Philadelphia Orchestra Percussion Ensemble.

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June 20, 2019 7:30-9:00PM 6-Class Series of African Drumming with Saantis Fenmu Davis Begins

AFRICAN (Djembe) DRUMMING Classes at Ron's with Saantis Fenmu Davis

(ONGOING 6 class series on Thursday evenings, throughout the year)

Wyndmoor, PA 19038

(when using a GPS, sometimes Glenside appears. It's all the same)

6 class series @ 95.00

Thurs. 7:30 - 9:00PM, June, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 2019

If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please contact me at

ron@musicinthemoment.com or call at 215 233 0777. Thanks! Ron

Saantis Fenmu Davis

We will be exploring traditional West African polyrhythms on the djembe, dun duns (bass drums), bells and shekere (beaded rattle). All levels of experience welcome; appropriate parts will be given based upon your experience level. We’ll also be using elements of improvisation which will allow for access to a fuller spectrum of the traditional sound. This will enable and exercise our ability for creativity to flow. Our goal as a drum ensemble is to become one drummer with as many hands as are playing.
(Outside of class), I focus on music education and performance. i specialize in traditional African music and percussion from all parts of the world. I am from Philadelphia but trained New York and now I come back to my home town to share my gift with the people. I believe music is the way to unify people.

What I am doing now: I have my traditional african band "Benu Ausar Philly". i am a percussionist for the bands (Philly Reggae Band, Arrastao do Dende, Bad Kitty, Funk Logic, Rafeal Ponde and band, Children of Adam). i just recorded an album with rafeal ponde called "live at the boom room with rafeal ponde". I am also the music teacher in the Philadelphia school system. We work with the youth to educate them on percussion instruments from around the world. I also coordinate the African drums for a bunch of schools ( Mastery Charter Schools, Philadelphia Ballet, FACTS School, Juniata Academy to name a few) that have dance classes and final performances yearly. I also am hired by celebrities to play accompaniment (Debbie Allen, Kenyatta Walker just to name a few).

Background: I have over 20 plus years of experiences playing music and 10 years of teaching. I was raise in traditional African culture so I was born with my instruments. I was taught by master drummers from around the world. I have studied under Tchet Kater of Benu Ausar Drum Company. Second I studied under Brother Yao of Asase Yah Drum and Dance & Basi Kolo. These world renowned teachers taught me when I was young and working with Benu Ausar Drummers and Dancers. I was a part of this group during my pre teen and teenage years. We traveled performing all across the world to London, Canada and US. We performed at the Apollo theater for a week long for an African drum and dance play.

Music is in my blood. I love teaching. My experience has allowed me the skill of teaching any and everyone. My passion comes from the elders who taught me, the culture I represent and the youth that look to me as an example. I know I am a humble part of the cycle of music. I was once the youth looking to the masters for guidance and now I am the teacher guiding the people and one day I wish to be the elder who inspire so many youth to become master drummers.

The number of classes and cost of a class session will vary during the course of a year. Most often, there will be six class sessions.

Most of the folks participating in these classes are adults. However, from time to time, there are inquiries on whether or not these classes are appropriate for children. On the occasions that this has happened, we have had varying degrees of success of that child hanging in there. (so to speak) if this situation speaks to a need of yours, we will first need to discuss over the phone. On all of these prior occasions the parent either took the class as well or was present in the class to make sure everything was okay. If and when that was established, sometimes the child was dropped off and picked up afterwards. We've had ages 9 -16 over the years.

Also, my home is a fragrance free environment! Due to my sensitivity to perfumes, cologne's, after shaves, cigarette's, etc., if possible, I ask that you would attend without a presence of those on your clothes, body, hair, breath, etc.

Also, when participating in these classes, if you are playing any of the "house" drums, rings, bracelets & wrist watches will need to be removed in order to prevent damage from happening to an instrument, hand or jewelry.

Drums (djembes) are on hand for class use as well as for purchase.

On street parking.
We look forward to drumming with you!
Ron

June 18, 2019 8:00-10:30PM Not So Latin Concerts: A Night of Boleros + De Tierra Caliente

June 16, 2019 7:00-10:00PM Musicians' Gathering #38 at Rittenhouse Soundworks

Daniel Kaplowitz

Daniel Kaplowitz is a guitarist/bassist, composer, and producer on a constant search for new sounds and approaches to the traditions of the past. Fascinated with poly-rhythms, grooves, and unusual harmonies, Daniel's playing is soulful, angular, fearless, and dynamic, containing elements of jazz, blues, R&B, rock and African rhythms, while being rooted in the sound and pulse of Philadelphia. He is currently active with The Royal Noise, Dewdropper Music, Hambone Relay, and various pickup gigs around the city as well as recording and production of artists under JüBoo Productions.

www.danielkaplowitz.com
www.jubooproductions.com
https://www.facebook.com/dankgeetr
https://www.instagram.com/danielkaplowitz/

Matt Wheeler

A troubadour, a poet with a guitar, a stage banter-conversationalist - all terms that describe Matt Wheeler's music & performance style well. Matt’s songwriting paints pictures with words, often drawing inspiration from classic works of literature or simply spinning new original stories in song. Lyrics & dynamics play a key role, as each song really means something, and each one is delivered with an honesty that is compelling.

Matt draws audiences in with engaging stories and interaction, while shining the spotlight on the lyrical strength of his songs. And, when joined by his band Vintage Heart, the poignant lyrics meet expressive strings and driving percussion to make orchestral folk songs that rewards repeated listens. The result is a pleasing sound that recalls wordsmiths like Denison Witmer, Iron & Wine, and James Taylor.
Website: www.mattwheeleronline.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattwheelerandvintageheart
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattwheelervh
Twitter: www.instagram.com/mattwheelervh

Quian Quin with Kathryn Woodard

Qin Qian is a professional erhu player and teacher in Philadelphia.
Qin Qian started learning the erhu and accordion from her father at the age of eight. Ms. Qin entered the Guangxi Art College in Nanning at 16, majoring in erhu performance. She studied the erhu, or Chinese violin, with Professor Huang Qidu and erhu master Zhang Yuming. After she graduated, she worked as an erhu performer and teacher. In 1986, she started working as a reporter, music program editor and program host for the Nanning city radio station. In the last role, she interviewed many famous musicians in China.

Acclaimed American pianist Kathryn Woodard curates and performs programs that explore cross-cultural exchange in music. Her international performances have taken her to China, Korea, Croatia, Thailand, Germany, Turkey, and Kyrgyzstan. She has served as an American Cultural Specialist for the U.S. Department of State, leading educational initiatives to introduce audiences abroad to new American music. In the U.S. she has performed at such notable venues as Carnegie Hall, the Freer Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the Detroit Institute of Art, and the Dallas Museum of Art.

The piano stylings of Steve Herrick:

Steve Herrick is a walking encyclopedia of musical history. Although mostly known for his work with Brasilian superstar Astrud Gilberto, he's shared the stage with musical thinkers such as Paulo Jobim, Gil Goldstein and Duduka Fonseca. His improvisations and interpretations invite the listener to reconsider how you hear it.
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Tickets $10 at the door/ Free Parking at the lot next door

Rittenhouse Soundworks
219 W. Rittenhouse St.
Philadelphia, PA

June 16, 2019 3:00PM "Songs for Our Fathers" with Pheralyn Dove, Joliet Harris, Aaron Graves

June 15, 2019 7:30-9:30PM Philly Beats: 1960's and 70's Soul Music at The Clef Club

THE Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts

738 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

When:

• Saturday June 15th 2019, 7:30pm to 9:30pm

“Philly Beats” – the Music and Musicians is a genre of late 1960s–1970s soul music characterized by funk influences and lush instrumental arrangements, often featuring sweeping strings and piercing horns. Celebrating the rich history of Philly’s R&B musical gifts to the world, under the direction of Alfie Pollitt, keyboards and George Bussey, alto saxophonist.

Featuring:

Alfred “Alfie” Pollitt, keyboard

George Bussey, alto sax

Sam Reed, tenor sax

Harold Watkins, trombone

Charles Washington, trumpet

Paul Giess, trumpet

Robert "Wa Wa” Le Grand, guitar

Dennis Harris, guitar

Tony "TNT” Jones, bass

Carlos DeVaughn Railey, drums

Greg Moore, percussion

Sherry Wilson Butler, vocalist

Suzanne Burgess, vocalist

Shawn Wilson, vocalist

Tickets: $20

Half price tickets on Funsavers: $10 + fees

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts

736 S. Broad Street 
Philadelphia, PA United States+ Google Map

Phone:

(215) 893-9912

Website:

clefclubofjazz.org