May 29, 2015 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM Elvis Bonilla Y Su Orquesta at Event Center in Pennsauken, NJ

Event Center and Sports Bar
1444 Rte 73
Pennsauken NJ 08110.
856-317-1000

May 29, 2015 5:00-7:00 PM Closing Celebration for "CATCH, the show" at iMPeRFeCT Gallery with GFS World Percussion

Please join us for a celebration of the closing of the Germantown Friends School faculty exhibit "Catch, the show", with a special performance by GFS World Percussion Teacher Shawn Hennessey and members of his acclaimed band Leana Song for a raw and expressive presentation of Orisha Songs, Batá drums, and Guitar. Ancient Afro-Cuban melodies, torrential rhythms, and serene harmonies, tell the stories of nature's wonder.

Featuring: Shakoor Sanders - Cajon, Batå, Congas
Alison Hammond Castro - Batá, Acheré, Dance
Shawn Hennessey- Iyá, Guitar.

The exhibit will stay up through Saturday the 30th.

iMPeRFeCT Gallery
5601 Greene St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144

May 28, 2015 7:00-8:30 PM Gerald Veasley's Electric Mingus Project at Hawthorne Park

Bassist/educator/entrepreneur/composer Gerald Veasley is one of the busiest, most in demand and versatile players anywhere, having performed with dozens of giants, including Grover Washington, Jr. and Joe Zawinul. Few are better equipped to pay tribute to one of the true jazz legends, b...assist/composer Charles Mingus. Veasley leads the five-piece “Electric Mingus Project,” which performs famed Mingus compositions via modern electronic instruments. But as Veasley says, “Though Mingus wrote or inspires our music and the music on our Electric Mingus Project CD, the feeling, power, and irrepressible soul that bursts from every song belongs to no one but the musicians of our group. Charles Mingus wouldn’t want it any other way. Our music and our recording should reflect not just how you play, but also how you are as a person.”

Jazz Bridge, an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to assisting Greater Philadelphia Metro area jazz and blues musicians and vocalists in times of crisis, sponsors these neighborhood concerts throughout the region to keep the sound of Philadelphia alive.

The Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition is a non-profit community organization with the mission of improving the quality of life for all residents—approximately 3,500-- of the Hawthorne Neighborhood of South Philadelphia. The summer concert series in Hawthorne Park is being presented in collaboration with--and via funding from--Friends of Hawthorne Park, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and the Fairmount Park Conservancy.

Hawthorne Park
12th and Catharine Sts.
Philadelphia, PA

Electric Mingus Project on cdbaby.com
Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT)

May 28, 2015 8:30 PM Chicano Batman at the Trocadero

From Afro-Taino Productions' newsletter "Keeping You in the Loop"
"The band known as Chicano Batman – comprised of members Bardo, Carlos, Eduardo, & Gabriel – are officially rock stars. Say it ain’t so: They took Coachella’s crowd on a magic carpet ride, on a breeze of wah-wah reverb and gurgling organ riffs, leaving rock ‘experts’ like Rolling Stone magazine standing in a pool of their own drool & confusion, purple stains on their faces. Unable to fight it, they proudly claimed Chicano Batman as one of the top 25 things they saw at Coachella. Another example: The boys were recruited to be the official opening act for ex-White Stripes blues/rock trailblazer Jack White, on his tour through the midwest. After churning the slow-cooking pot of traditionalist rock with a different rhythm (and sabor), new audiences couldn’t help but notice, and accept, for better or for worse, that a different perspective of Rock Music exists. It’s colored in samba melodies, with a fluid framework of song structure, morphing from Free Love-era rhythm vamps to Fela-fueled bass thumps. It’s not a headbanger’s ball anymore. Not that there’s anything wrong with headbangers – come one, come all, this land was made for you and me, y’know? But I prefer my Rock hard enough to crack a smile from the hardest chola; this Rock is deep, educated from a library filled with the history of Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson, Jorge & Carlos Santana, and more blue-collar Blues. All the influences are there for purists to approve – but you can’t deny that it tastes different…better. In fact, you LOVE it, and want more. The Bat-signal is in the sky, the cumbia is rockin’ & rollin’, and we’re gonna headbang to this stone groove – the same way the rest of America is doing it when Chicano Batman comes to town. Real talk: To hear a band bridge so many genres into one cohesive groove, traversing musical generations is amazing; to see them enact the fusion live on stage? Well, that is some official Rock Star magic."
THURSDAY MAY 28, 2015
DOORS 8PM – SHOW STARTS 8:30
TICKETS $10 – 21+/ID REQUIRED
www.thetroc.com/event/843587-chicano-batman-philadelphia/
Or check Box Office Hours on website
THE TROCADERO – BALCONY STAGE
1003 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA

May 26, 2015 Ryan Tennis and El Caribefunk Release New Video " The Valley"

The official music video for "The Valley," by Ryan Tennis and El Caribefunk.

www.facebook.com/ryantennismusic - www.ryantennismusic.com

This song was written, recorded, and shot in El Valle de Cauca in Colombia.

Video by El Subsuelo.
Written by Funk-Cho Salas and Ryan Tennis.
Music produced by Ryan Tennis and Tom Spiker.
Engineered by Julio Ramirez (All Music Studios Cali) and Tom Spiker (Undercarriage Studios).

May 23, 2015 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol at Rosa Blanca

Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol Dance Party
at Rosa Blanca Saturday, 5/23/15

FREE, NO COVER!!! Come dance with us!!!
Saturday, May 23, 2015
10:00pm - 1:00am
Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol
Son, Cumbia, Merengue, Bolero, and much more

Rosa Blanca - Philadelphia
707 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Band starts at 10:00pm.
Specialty cocktail & food menu available.
We'll see you there!

May 23, 2015 8:30 PM West Philly House Concert with Ryan Tennis and The Clubhouse Band

Ryan Tennis and the Clubhouse Band in concert at 4826 Hazel Ave. in West Philly.
Admission usually $20.

May 22, 2015 5:00-8:45 PM Rick Lowenberg at Art After Five at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Rick Lowenberg
Friday, May 22, 2015
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free after admission
Guitarist Rick Lowenberg is a veteran of the Philly jazz scene. World-class local musicians join him for unique interpretations of jazz standards.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
$20 nonmembers: members free

May 22, 2015 8:00-10:00 PM Pablo Batista Latin Jazz Ensemble at Venice Island Performing Arts Center

Pablo Batista Latin Jazz Ensemble

Coming May 22, 2015 at 8pm
Pablo Batista - Latin Jazz Ensemble
Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center
7 Lock Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19127

Tickets: $15 in advance / More at the door
http://pablobatista.eventbrite.com

The Pablo Batista Latin Jazz Ensemble is a six-piece ensemble which covers both straight ahead and Latin Jazz. The music plays heavily on Afro-Caribbean folklore and world rhythms as well as the clave. The audience will have the pleasure of hearing an ensemble of musicians that are diverse and versatile in several genres. They will incorporate the elements of Jazz; the walking base, improvised solos, or the swing. This performance brings forth the authenticity of Latin Jazz and the emphasis with the clave along with the many rhythms that accompany the clave. Batista’s ensemble will combine 30 years of perfecting both styles of music and combining them to create the fusion of what is known as Latin Jazz.

Message from Pablo:"Please come join me and my latin jazz band this Friday, May 22 at 7:30 for a night of some cool latin jazz. We’re going to kick off the Memorial day weekend with a tribute to some of Philadelphia's finest, as we interpret the music of Lee Morgan, Stanley Clark, Grover Washington Jr., as well as Duke Ellington and Pedro Flores just to name a few. It’s gonna be a great evening I look forward to seeing you all. For discounted ticket information please contact me here before this Friday as tickets are more expensive at the door! Kick off your Memorial day weekend with a bang💥💥💥 Come join us at venice Island!"
The ensemble lineup is: Dennis Guevara(Keyboards), Chico Huff(Bass), Kyrie Shaheed Muhammad(Drums), Tal Shtuhl(Sax & Flute), Nick Lombardelli(trombone), and Pablo Batista (percussion).
http://www.pablobatista.net>

May 22, 2015 8:00 PM El Caribefunk Returns to Philly with a Concert at The Clubhouse!

The Clubhouse
1125 S 13th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ladies and Gentleman, El Caribefunk is back. They'll kick off a great summer in Philly with a big show at the Clubhouse on May 22nd. Do NOT miss it!

As usual, snacks and drinks of all kinds are provided.

$15 at the door pays the band and helps cover costs.

Vamos Pa'lante!

May 22, 2015 8:00 - 11:30 PM Conjunto Philadelphia at Chris' Jazz Cafe

Tickets $15.
Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include Son, Cha-Cha-Chá, Bolero, and Danzón.
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St.
Philadelphia Pa

May 21, 2015 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM Jimmy Jorge and the Latin Express at Parx Casino

Parx Casino and Telemundo presents Jimmy Jorge and The Latin Express this Thursday night May 21st from 9pm-2am at Club 360 in Parx Casino. Bring your dancing shoes and dance to the sounds of the band that started live Latin music at Parx Casino. There is no cover and plenty of free parking. We'll see you there!
Parx Casino
2999 Street Road
Bensalem, Pa
(888) 588-7279

May 21, 2015 8:00 PM The Sun Ra Arkestra under the Direction of Marshall Allen at Ardmore Music Hall

Thursday May 21, 2015
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
21 and over
$17 Advance / $22 Day of Show

May 20, 2015 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM Timbalona in Concert at Dilworth Park at City Hall

On Wednesday May 20th, come on down to Dilworth Park at Philadelphia’s City Hall for an outdoor 12 NOON show with TIMBALONA, the Argentine/Venezuelan percussion group. They’ve been best described in industry circles as the “Rodrigo & Gabriela of Afro-Latin percussion…if Gabriela was a guy.” They’ve performed with many greats of African, Latin, & Jazz genres, on stages all over the globe. For this FREE lunchtime concert, TIMBALONA will be accompanied by percussionists Ernesto Mariano Medina and Jeffrey Johnson. #sabrosura #philly

Afro-Taino Productions, Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas, and WXPN Radio have partnered together to bring you this concert series.

May 17, 2015 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM Philly Drum Project and University of the Arts present Philly DrumPhest plus Beats, Brews, and Banter!

Featuring Jojo Mayer, Lil John Roberts, Jason Gianni, Pablo Batista, Mark Guiliana, Tre' Lambert, and
Claude Coleman, Jr.

DrumPhest is a great opportunity for those in the Philadelphia region to come together around a passion for drums and education, meet other drummers, and learn from some of the best drummers around. Even more, it is a chance to support a very important initiative in our city; accessible music education.
Philadelphia's Own Drum Clinic Festival and Expo presented by Philly Drum Project and The University of the Arts and supported by Drumtacs (#AssumeControl), Steve Weiss Music, and Modern Drummer Magazine.

Featuring: Jojo Mayer, Lil John Roberts, Mark Guiliana, Pablo Batista, Jason Gianni, an OpenDrum Philly Jam with Tre Lambert and the Ode to Omni house band (Special Session - register on the website), and Beats, Brews, & Banter with Claude Coleman. Plus, the DrumPhest Expo will feature product demos and sales and the DrumPhest Marketplace will allow drummers to buy and sell gear!
Schedule:
10:00am Doors open
11:00am Lil John Roberts
12:30pm DrumPhest Expo
2:15pm - on the Drumtacs Stage - Pablo Batista
2:15pm - in the Chapel - OpenDrum Philly Jam w/ Tre Lambert and Ode to Omni, presented by Steve Weiss Music - sold out.
2:30pm Jason Gianni - Polyrhythms for Drumset
4:30pm DrumPhest Expo
6:00pm Mark Guiliana
7:30pm Jojo Mayer
9:30pm - in the Chapel - Beats, Brews, & Banter with Claude Coleman, Jr., supported by Bosphorus Cymbals and Victory Brewing Company - 21+

Expo
During the 12:30PM-2PM and 4:30PM-6PM spots, guests will have the chance to browse the DrumPhest Expo, which will include product sales and demos local and national drum companies, drum shops, and drum gear specialists, a Marketplace for members to buy and sell gear, a Philly's Fastest Drummer competition for prizes, tshirts, DVDs, food, and more. Bring some cash with you!

Door Prizes
Another reason to get there early...We'll be raffling off some killer prizes provided by our sponsors such as Drumtacs, a Steve Weiss Wind Gong, Bucks County and MCD snare drums, Meinl, Sabian, and Bosphorus Cymbals, Modern Drummer subscriptions, a Hansenfutz Training Pedal, DVDs, sticks, heads, shirts, and much more. Everyone has a chance to win!

Marketplace
Want to sell some gear in the DrumPhest Marketplace but you forgot to register? That's ok! As long as you arrive between the hours of 9 and 9:30AM, you can still register your item on site (a snare drum, cymbal stand, ride cymbal, whatever - up to 3 items) Check out the form here to read more details. We'll even let you in before the doors open to register and get a good seat!

Special Sessions
There is still space available for our late night Beats, Brews, & Banter session with Claude Coleman Jr. of Ween, sponsored by Victory and Bosphorus Cymbals! We're also giving away a Bosphorus Gold FX Crash at that session, courtesy of Bosphorus! If you're 21+ you can sign up via the form here. Spaces for our OpenDrum Philly Jam with Tre Lambert and Ode to Omni are SOLD OUT!

For tickets, Special Session registration, schedule info, and info on how to Sell Gear or Become a Vendor please go to www.DrumPhest.com

9:30-10:30 PM Beats, Brews, and Banter with Claude Coleman, Jr. at DrumPhest
Gershman Y
401 S. Broad St.(at Pine St.)
Philadelphia Pa
5/14/: Funsavers half price tickets here!

May 17, 2015 3:30 - 6:00 PM "Spring Into Motion/Disfrute Una Dolce Primavera" at Taller Puertorriqueño

Celebrating Youth Creativity

May 17, 2015 3:00-6:30 PM Sharon Katz and The Peace Train at Drake Tavern in Jenkintown, Pa

Join Us For A Spring Concert Outside at The Drake Tavern with Sharon Katz guitar & vocals, Wendy Quick dance & vocals, Monnette Sudler bass, Barry Sames keyboards and Jeffrey Johnson drums
Phone 215-884-8900 For Reservations
No Cover

The Drake Tavern
304 York Rd.
Jenkintown, PA

May 16, 2015 4:30 PM Afro-Brazilian Percussion Audition/Class for Arrastao do Dendê at Wissahickon Dance Academy

Join master percussionist Dende on Saturday, May 16th at 4:30pm for an introductory audition/class in Afro-Brazilian percussion. Since 2001 Dendê has worked with his Arrastao in New York, performing at venues from the Brooklyn Academy of Music to Central Park Summerstage. Now that he is living in Philadelphia he is holding auditions for percussionists of all levels (beginner to advanced) to become members of the group.

Members will learn to play timbal, caixa, surdo, repique, xequere, tamborim, pandeiro and much more with a former member of Timbalada! Dendê will teach you proper technique, exercises, tuning and maintenance, improvisations and soloing, traditional rhythms from candomble and samba de roda as well as the original rhythms and breaks from bands like Timbalada, Ilê Aiyê and Olodum.

Dendê is a percussionist, singer, composer, bandleader, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist. He’s been a professional musician since the age of 14, when he appeared in the frontline of Timbalada, Carlinhos Brown’s superstar percussion ensemble. With Timbalada, Dendê toured all over Brazil, Europe and Asia, appared on various television shows and has performed and recorded with such artists as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos Brown, Ivete Sangalo and Sepultura. Having left Brazil in 2001, Dendê lived in NYC until 2014 and now lives in Philadelphia, performing and recording with his groups Dendê & Band, Arrastão, Ologundê, and Samba de Três. With these groups he has toured all over the US and Europe. In addition to his own work, he has his performed and recorded with artists such as Dance Brazil, Melvin Gibbs, Graham Haynes, Giovanni Hidalgo, Zakir Hussain, David Byrne and Vinicius Cantuária among many others. Register now to reserve your instrument.

$10.
Wissahickon Dance Academy
38 E. Schoolhouse Lane
Philadelphia Pa 19144

May 16, 2015 9:00-12:00 PM Caribbean Dance Party at The Mermaid Inn

Caribbean Dance party with the Caribbean Jazz Band at The Mermaid Inn
7673 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia Pa
215-247-9797

May 16, 2015 11:00 PM Edgardo Cintron and The Cintron Band at Isla Verde Cafe

Isla Verde Cafe
2725 N. American St.
Philadelphia Pa

May 16, 2015 11:00 AM to 11:00PM De Tierra Caliente at the River Roots Music and Food Truck Festival

Featuring the best original music of the Delaware River Valley including Keith Kenny, Kicking Down Doors, Satellite Hearts, Brad Hinton, De Tierra Caliente, The Shackers, Manchester, Connor Choi, Sean Ladden and Friends, Tim Leslie Family, Marathon Players and Easha! Bobby Beetcut will also perform a Childrens and Family Roots Music set too!
This Year we are adding some of the best Food Trucks of the region including Greek Street, Bonjour Creperie, Pura Vida Dogs N Tacos, The Tot Cart, Nina’s Waffles, Kevin's Salad Station, Empanada Guy, Blossom's Catering, and Kona Ice.
$10 per person; Children 12 and under free!

River Roots Band Schedule:
The Shackers 11:30 to 12:15
Brad Hinton 12:25 to 1:00
Marathon Players 1:10 to 1:45
Bobby Beetcut 1:55 to 2:20
Easha and Shravya 2:25 to 2:40
Connor Choi 2:50 to 3:05
Tim Leslie Family 3:15 to 3:45
Manchester 3:55 to 4:30
De Tierra Caliente 4:40 to 5:40
Sean Ladden & Friends 5:50 to 6:25
Keith Kenny 6:35 to 7:35
Satellite Hearts 7:45 to 8:45
Kicking Down Doors 9:00 to 10:00+
Admission only $10 per person; children 12 and under free with paid admission.


Saturday, May 16, 2015 11:00am - 11:00pm

Music at Snipes Farm
882 West Bridge St, Morrisville, Pennsylvania 19067
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Tickets Available
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May 15, 2015 5:00-8:45 PM A Taste of Opera: Charlie Parker's "Yardbird" at Art After Five at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

A Taste of Opera: Charlie Parker's Yardbird

Friday, May 15, 2015
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free after admission
Opera Philadelphia previews this free-form expedition into the mind, heart, and personal purgatory of Charlie Parker.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia PA
$20. nonmembers; members free

May 15, 2015 6:00-8:00 PM Friday Night Jazz at Woodmere Art Museum : "Horace Silver and Lee Morgan: Jazz Gets Funky"

Horace Silver and Lee Morgan: Jazz Gets Funky
May 15

Pianist Adam Faulk, trumpeter Tony Smith, and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble perform the soulful, funky music of piano great Horace Silver and Philly’s own trumpet powerhouse Lee Morgan, including tunes like “Songs for My Father,” “Sidewinder,” and more.

6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m. | $22 ($12 members, children under 12: Free) | Wine and refreshments served
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Located at Bells Mill Road in Chestnut Hill

May 15, 2015 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM De Tierra Caliente with El Caribefunk at Rosa Blanca

Come dance to not ONE, but TWO great Latin bands, both back from their South American tours, leaving thousands of happy people in their wake!
Rosa Blanca
707 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA
No cover

May 15, 2015 8:00 PM De Luna a Lunares Flamenco at Fleisher Art Memorial

Doors will open at 7:30 PM (instead of 8 pm)
AfroTaino Productions Presents De Luna a Lunares Flamenco
Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catherine St.
PHiladelphia PA
Admission $20.

May 15, 2015 6:00-9:00 PM "The Order of Things" Exhibition Opening at The Barnes Foundation

Contemporary art lovers, join us on May 15 for the exhibition opening party for The Order of Things. Three internationally renowned artists have been commissioned to react to Dr. Barnes's uncoventional arrangements of art. What will they come up with? Here's your chance to see the show before it opens to the public.
What happens when three internationally renowned contemporary artists respond to the legendary Barnes collection? This summer, Mark Dion, Judy Pfaff, and Fred Wilson challenge the way you see Dr. Barnes’s unconventional arrangement of art with provocative large-scale installations in our new exhibition The Order of Things. Celebrate the opening, and see the show before it opens to the public!
Philly’s own King Britt will perform a live, improvised sonic presentation along with bassist Anthony Tidd, guitarist Chuck Treece and keyboardist Damon Bennett

The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130
$25 non-members
$20 Patron, Contributor, and student members
Free Supporter members and above

May 14, 2015 10:00 PM El Caribefunk and Ryan Tennis at Time Restaurant

Join El Caribefunk, fresh off the plane from Colombia, and Ryan Tennis at Time Restaurant
1315 Sansom St.
Philadelphia PA
10:00 PM

May 14, 2015 8:00 - 11:00 PM Sambagrilo Live Brazilian Jazz at Melodies Cafe in Ardmore

May 14, 2015 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Che Che Colé with Tropicalismo Mundial at Lucha Cartel

2nd Thursdays (next May 14th) we do it up at Lucha Cartel with the ‪#‎Afro‬ - ‪#‎Caribbean‬ - ‪#‎Latin‬ - ‪#‎Funkiness‬ Keeping it funky on the 1s + 2s, your selectors, lil'Dave David Adams & Juanderful Juan, vibing off of all the ‪#‎tropical‬ low end. Illvibe Collective / TROPICALISMO MUNDIAL ••• ‪#‎SiempreFunke‬

May 14, 2015 6:00-10:00 PM South Street Night Market with Joie Kathos and Worldtown

Arrive in style to our first Night Market of the 2015 season! All you need is:

One token. Take the Broad Street subway line to the Lombard/South stop, or hop on a SEPTA bus (routes 4, 27 and 32 will get you there).

Two wheels. The closest IndeGo bike-share stations are located at 17th and Pine and Broad and Fitzwater, with many more nearby.

Four wheels. Park at the Penn Medicine Garage at 1700 South St. Mention you're there for Night Market and it'll only cost you $6!

Or two feet. South Street West is in the heart of Philadelphia, so just put one foot in front of the other, and we'll see you in no time.

Beginning at 6 p.m., fulfill your food cravings from local eateries including Rex1516, Sbraga, The Quick Fixx, Founding Fathers Sports Bar and Grill, Bistro Romano, The Baker’s Jar, and Jet Wine Bar. Live music will be provided by hip-hop artist Joie Kathos, followed by lively tunes from Worldtown. Worldtown Sound System's set starts at 8:45 PM! The event is a pay-as-you-go deal.
Read more at Philly.com

P.S. To celebrate our fifth anniversary, we're collaborating with Duke & Winston on limited-edition Night Market tees and totes! Grab yours near the stage at 18th and South.

May 13, 2015 7:30-9:00 PM Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with Cleonice Fonseca at Wissahickon Dance Academy

May 13, 2015 8:00 PM Edgardo Cintron and the Cintron Band at The Firehouse Jazz Cafe

The Firehouse Cafe
20 Washington Street
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
609-261-4502

2015 Double Decker Music Series Announced!

The Double Decker Music series is a unique, intimate mobile concert experience on an open-top double-decker bus. It features live performances in an urban setting paired with a guided tour of Philadelphia's attractions.

Info and tickets here
Sunday, May 31st: Christopher Sean Powell & The Sun Flights
Sunday, June 28th: King Britt & Keir Neuringer
Sunday, July 26th: Weyes Blood & Petia Z
SOLD OUT! Sunday, August 23rd: Charles Cohen & Rosie Langabeer SOLD OUT!

May 10, 2015 6:00-9:00 PM Ewe Music Class at Temple University

Join World's Ewe African Drum & Dance ensemble for a 3 hour music class practicing our repertoire of music from Ghana, mostly Ewe music. We'll be on the second floor of McGonigle /Pearson Hall. Just follow the sound of the drums. Cost is $10 but FREE for students. Wesley Rast is teaching us.
Ewe Music Class
Temple University
1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122

May 9, 2015 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM Papo Gely and Band at Rosa Blanca

Papo Gely - guitar and vocals
Andres Cisneros - percussion
Christian Noguera - percussion
Will Andujar, Jr. - bass
Tal Schtuhl - saxophone and flute

Rosa Blanca
707 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia Pa
No cover

May 9, 2015 8:30 PM to 2:00 AM Cintron Band at Atrium Dance Studio

CD Release Party for Angela DePersia at 11:00 PM
Atrium Dance Studio
4721 N Crescent Blvd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
(856) 661-9166

May 9, 2015 7:00 PM Mothers' Day Salsa Party at Isla Verde Cafe with Ray Rodriguez Y Swing Sabroso

"Mother's Day Salsa Party"
Sat May 9th

Come join us for a night of dining, dancing & LIVE Entertainment to celebrate Mother's Day!

* Performing LIVE, "Ray Rodriguez Y Swing Sabroso"
* Mixing Live DJ Spanky
* $10 cover

Isla Verde Cafe
2725 N. American St.
Phila, PA 19133
(215) 426-3600
For Table Reservations: Maria (267) 949-6401

May 9, 2015 10:00 AM Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop with Iya Oyin at Lonnie Young Center

From Iya Oyin Hardy:
Alafia, I hope everyone has had a great year so far. Upon request Iya Oyin will be holding a Afro Cuban dance workshop on May 9, 2015. The class will be held at the Lonnie Young Ctr's center, 1100 E. Chelten Ave, 10 AM, $15. If further information is needed please feel free to contact Iya at 267-252-1041. Please bring wide skirt. Hope to see you. Odabo

May 8, 2015 7:00-9:00 PM Inner Journey jazz concert at Community Education Center

May 8, 2015 7:00 PM Mother's Day Salsa Dance with Jimmy Jorge and the Latin Express

Help us celebrate the most important woman in our lives....MOM.....S.A.L.E.A. Presents their Mother's Day dance featuring Pedro DjDro Ramirez and Jimmy Jorge and The Latin Express.
It's going to be a great night of celebration as we bring you the hottest music in town. It all happens next Friday May 8th.

May 8, 2015 6:00-8:00 PM Friday Night Jazz at Woodmere Art Museum "Dynamic Duos"

Dynamic Duos
May 8

This evening celebrates legendary musical duos: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, Ashford and Simpson, Peaches and Herb, and Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. Their music comes alive with tunes like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” “Reunited,” “Endless Love,” and “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore.”

6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m. | $22 ($12 members, children under 12: Free) | Wine and refreshments served
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Located at Bells Mill Road in Chestnut Hill

May 7, 2015 7:30 PM Live Connections presents Jason Vieaux & the Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble at World Cafe Live PHL

Original artists, original music. LiveConnections brings you unique collaborations and fresh sounds from some of the best artists today, in the intimate atmosphere of our partner venue World Cafe Live.
The final concert of LiveConnections’ 2014-2015 series bridges Western classical and traditional Arab music, with a world premiere by local composer Kinan Abou-afach. Featuring acclaimed classical guitar virtuoso and 2015 Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux and the Takht Ensemble from Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture (with Hanna Khoury, violin; Hafez Kotain, percussion; Kinan Abou-afach, cello; Kinan Idwani, oud; and Hicham Chami, qanun), the concert blends exceptional artistry and innovative new music to cross cultural and musical boundaries.
Catch the energy and innovation in the dynamic Downstairs Live venue at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, while enjoying dinner and drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm for dinner; the show starts at 7:30pm.
Supported in part through a grant from the American Composers Forum, Philadelphia Chapter, and by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture.

TICKETS:
$25 general admission
$18 students with ID
(prices include service charges)
Philly Fun Guide half price tickets here
Food and drink sold separately. General admission seating.
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia Pa

May 7, 2015 10:00 PM Edgardo Cintron and the Cintron Band at Parx Casino

Special performance by Angela DePersia
Parx Casino
2999 Street Rd.
Bensalem, Pa

May 7, 2015 7:00 PM Master Dance Workshop with Moustapha Bangoura at CEC