August 9, 2014 9:00 PM PhillyBloco Summer Dance Party at World Cafe Live PHL

This is the annual summer dance party with PhillyBloco, featuring special guests New Sound Brass Band and Unidos da Filadelfia Brazilian percussion ensemble.
PhillyBloco is Brazilian Music to shake your body and soul! Modeled after the blocos of Rio de Janeiro, PhillyBloco is comprised of thirteeen
drummers, guitar, bass, singer, accordion, a brass section and two Brazilian dancers. With boundless energy and infectious joy, PhillyBloco will make you sing, dance, shout and celebrate!
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia Pa
Tickets $15. to $18. plus fees

August 9, 2014 1:30 to 2:30 PM Minas Trio with Zé Maurício at Bethlehem Musikfest

PA Lottery Volksplatz Stage
Minas’ longevity speaks for itself. With over two decades performing in a variety of formats, their professionalism and versatility, from the duo to ensemble, to orchestra and big band, has placed Minas in high demand. From small intimate settings to large venues, Orlando and Patricia have enchanted audiences with their magical and unique sound, artistry and warmth, where the poetry of their lives is heard in every note. Minas reflects a perfect musical marriage with a stage presence and chemistry that only a lifetime can produce.

August 9, 2014 8:00-11:15 PM Venissa Santi and Quintet at Chris' Jazz Cafe

Venissa Santi and Quintet
Tim Thompson, trumpet; Lucas Brown, piano; Anthony Tidd, bass; François Zayas, drums
$20.
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St.
Philadelphia PA

August 9, 2014 12:00 to 5:00 PM Fiesta Caribeña at Fairhill Square Park, 4th and Lehigh Sts.

Join Jimmy Jorge and The Latin Express this Sat. Aug. 9th at Fairhill Square Park at 4th & Lehigh at 3pm as we kick it at H.A.C.E.'s "FIESTA CARRIBEÑA" 2014. There will be food vendors, family activities, and lots of entertainment. The fun starts at 12pm and ends at 5pm. Come and join the fun.

August 8, 2014 7;00-9:00 PM "Sistahs Laying Hands Down" at Community Education Center

August 7, 2014 7:30 PM El Caribefunk's Brigantine Takeover at St. George's Pub

St. George's Pub
4282 Harbor Beach Blvd (Brigantine Town Center Mall)
Brigantine, New Jersey 08203
Phone (609) 266-1001
Website http://www.stgeorgespub.com
Hola gente sabrosa de Brigantine, Atlantic City y Ventnor!

For the first time, Colombian band El Caribefunk will play on Brigantine this Thursday. They're a killer band from Cartagena de Indias, playing a mix of Timba, Salsa, Funk, Reggae, Kompa, Merengue, Cumbia, Vallenato and more. Come take part in the madness. Philly funky folk singer-songwriter Ryan Tennis will also play!

Venganse a apoyar la música sabrosa del Caribe!

NO COVER, 9pm

August 7, 2014 8:00 to 11:00 PM Summer Thursdays with De Tierra Caliente and Livia Martins at Manny Brown's

Verão tá quase no fim... que tal aproveitar uma mistura de ritmos em uma noite de verão em Philly? De Tierra Caliente toca com Lívia Martins ( Minas com Bahia) muita música Brasileira, Latina e Americana. Vai ser delícia! Vamos juntos? :D

Come enjoy a mixture of rhythms in a gorgeous summer night in Philly. De Tierra Caliente and Livia Martins ( Minas com Bahia) play a fascinating mixture of rhythms. You won't wanna miss it! :)
Manny Brown's
512 South st.
Philadelphia, PA
No cover

August 6, 2014 8:00-10:00 PM Chris Aschman and Shawn Hennessey at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Steel Drum and Multi-Percussion duo of Chris Aschman and Shawn Hennessey at Spruce Street Harbor Park at Penn's Landing. FREE

August 4, 2014 7:00-9:00 PM "Beat, Brews, and Banter" Philly Drum Project Meeting with G. Calvin Weston at Boot and Saddle

We're back at it this Monday night for our monthly Beats, Brews, & Banter event. Our featured guest this month is the legendary free jazz and fusion drummer G. Calvin Weston. Calvin has recorded and toured with such acts as Ornette Coleman, The Lounge Lizards, and a duo with Billy Martin. He currently plays with Treasures of the Spirit, a Billy Cobham/Mahavishnu Orchestra tribute band. The event goes from 7-9pm this Monday at Boot & Saddle in South Philly. It's a "bring your own drum throne to sit on" meeting. Yes, really!
Boot and Saddle
1131 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, Pa

August 3, 2014 1:00 to 2:00PM and 2:40 to 3:40 PM El Caribefunk at Barnes Foundation's First Free Sunday

1–2 pm and 2:40–3:40 pm
El Caribefunk live music
Welcome to El Caribefunk, an exotic fusion of salsa, funk, and Caribbean music. A Colombian band with a fervent underground following in South America, El Caribefunk is on tour in the United States for the first time.

There are other non-musical activities while you're there:
1:30–3 pm
Fleisher Art Memorial hands-on activity
Take instruction from Fleisher Art Memorial teaching artists, as they lead still-life drawing in an art-making workshop inspired by the work of Paul Cézanne.

2–2:20 pm
Cézanne’s Still Lifes talk
The 69 works by Cézanne in the Barnes Foundation’s collection include 16 still lifes, all of which are on permanent display. This summer, 23 additional still lifes by the artist can be seen in The World Is an Apple: The Still Lifes of Paul Cézanne, the exhibition currently on view. Join Barnes docent Penny Hansen for a short talk on the significance of Cézanne’s masterful creations.

2:20–2:40 pm
Nature in Your Home demonstration
Pick up tips on bringing the beauty of nature indoors as Rachel Burlington, a Barnes Foundation gardener and the owner of Rachel’s Bouquet, demonstrates how to create thoughtful floral arrangements inspired by Cézanne. Materials include seasonal flowers and other items from the Barnes Arboretum in Merion.

Free tickets can be obtained on-site at the Barnes Foundation beginning at 9 am. Advance reservations are not available for Free First Sundays.

This offer is limited to tickets for two adults and two children per transaction. Tickets are limited and available on a first come-first served basis.

Tickets include access to the Collection gallery, special exhibition and any programming taking place that day.

The Barnes Foundation and PECO look forward to welcoming you to Free First Sundays!
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.278.7000

August 3, 2014 Noon to 10 PM. 6th Annual 2nd Street Festival in Philadelphia

We're closing off North 2nd between Germantown and Green Streets here in Northern Liberties and filling the entire street with workshops, art, food, beer gardens, and other merchandise vendors.

This year we have three music & event stages, all programmed for us by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, who are coming into the city and helping us throw this supersized block party together. 2nd Street Festival features free live music all day!:
ALL-VOLUNTEER ARMY
BLACK LANDLORD
DAVIDSON OSPINA
DISCANTO
THE DOWNTOWN SHIMMY
DRGN KING
EL CARIBEFUNK 8 pm
EVERYDAY
HEIGHTS
HENNESSEY BONFIRE 3 pm
JOEY SWEENEY & THE LONG HAIR ARKESTRA
LOVERS LEAGUE
MILTON
MOCK SUNS
NEEDLE POINTS
NEW SOUND BRASS BAND
NO GOOD SISTER
PERCUSSIONS BY MASTER J
PINE BARONS
ROB PAINE + WILLUM
SEAN THOMAS
SHAPE BREAKER
SOLOMONIC SOUND
THE HELLO STRANGERS
THE LATE SAINTS
THE SCHOOL OF ROCK
THE QUIXOTE PROJECT
TJ KONG & THE ATOMIC BOMB
WEIRD HOT

August 2, 2014 2:00 - 6:00 PM Centro Musical's Concert in Fairhill Square Park

This is Concert #4 in the free outdoor summer series!
Fairhill Square Park
4th and Lehigh Ave.
Philadelphia, Pa
On the "El Gran Teatro de La Luna" outdoor stage
Featuring DJ Carlos Sanchez

The Jazz Feds: unique vocal stylings and music in the world of jazz

The Edwin Claudio Youth Dance Group Lu Antone presents "Femme Fatale" featuring Cameryn Rivera, Xianna Texador, and Sol Laboy. Special guests Kelvin Chase Perez and Giselle Melendez.

Hector Rosado and His Orchestra Hache with salsa diva Celeste Polanco.

August 2, 2014 8:00 PM World Music Summer Concert at Voltage Lounge

World Music Summer Concert
Voltage Lounge
421 N. 7th St.
Philadelphia Pa 19123
Ages:
18+ to get in.
21+ to drink

Admission: $10 cover

Bands line up:
Herostreet
3NIGMA
De Tierra Caliente
Rigoz Band
Tribal Scream

August 2, 2014 8:00 PM El Caribefunk with Ryan Tennis at Peaceful Woodlands Campground in Blakeslee, PA

You should definitely plan on being at the campground on Saturday August 2nd!!

Brought to you by the kind, adorable and very talented Ryan Tennis, we are very excited to host this.....

El Caribefunk and Ryan Tennis, Saturday August 2nd. 8PM in the Rec Hall

Ryan Tennis, sometimes solo, sometimes with his clubhouse band is a rising star in the Philly Music Scene. He has released 3 CDs of his original tunes which are a mix of world rhythms, heartfelt and heartwarming songs, great stories and talented accompaniment with keys, horns, mandolin and more! He has toured extensively through the Philly area, many states and more recently has been all over the world and as far as Australia. You can't help but get caught up in the sound!
Take a listen for yourself - http://www.ryantennismusic.com/music.html

By traveling around the world, Ryan caught up with El Caribefunk! We are so glad he did!! Caribefunk is on a summer tour in the states but they call Columbia home. A four piece band with an eclectic mix of rhythms bringing in Salsa, Caribbean, Funk and more, your feet are sure to start moving before you realize it!! One interesting stop on their summer tour was the Penn's Museum of Archaeology, I'm sure even the mummies wanted to bust a move.
An audio preview - http://caribefunk.com/category/descargas/

We are so excited about this show!! and hope you will join us in the Rec Hall. Free for campers. Open to the public $10.
For more information;
*call Peaceful Woodlands Campground at 570-646-9255 *email, camping@peacefulwoodlands.com
*view www.facebook.com/pwcamping/events
*view https://www.facebook.com/ATDIDmusic

August 1 to August 10, 2014 Bethlehem Musik Fest

The Bethehem Music Fest is a full ten days, and features every genre of music you can think of. Since I am particularly interested in world music, here are the ones I would make a special effort to see:

African Benga Stars: Pennsylvania Lottery Volksplatz
Thursday, Aug 07, 2014 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Black Masala: Pennsylvania Lottery Volksplatz
Saturday, Aug 09, 2014 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Animus: Pennsylvania Lottery Volksplatz
Tuesday, Aug 05, 2014 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm


Choro da 3: Vesper Concert Series
Tuesday, Aug 05, 2014 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

El Caribefunk: FLYLVIA Plaza Tropical
Friday, Aug 01, 2014 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Hector Rosado Y Su Orchestra Ache: FLYLVIA Plaza Tropical
Sunday, Aug 10, 2014 | 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Incendio: Pennsylvania Lottery Volksplatz
Saturday, Aug 02, 2014 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
and
Pennsylvania Lottery Volksplatz
Sunday, Aug 03, 2014 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Luisito Rosario Orchesra: FLYLVIA Plaza Tropical
Friday, Aug 01, 2014 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Milton Carrero & the Here Now World Music Project: FLYLVIA Plaza Tropical
Sunday, Aug 10, 2014 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

There is so much more than just these, so go to the website to see the whole lineup: Bethlehem Musik Fest

August 1, 2014 6:30-8:30 PM Magdazliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol at First Friday Main Line

Friday, August 1st, 2014 @ 6:30pm
Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol
performing at the
First Friday Main Line (FFML)
7 Cricket Ave (by Lancaster Ave), Ardmore, PA 19003

August 1, 2014 9:00 PM Minas Duo at Paris Wine Bar

August 1, 9:00 pm - No Cover
Paris Wine Bar - Duo
2303 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130

July 31, 2014 8:00 PM Clubhouse Concert with El Caribefunk and Ryan Tennis and The Clubhouse Band and De Tierra Caliente

Attention, people who like to dance and/or make merry on Thursdays: This is probably what you're looking for.

Ryan Tennis and the Clubhouse Band play first, and we will not be messing around. El Caribefunk is next. Have you seen them yet? DON'T let the summer slip by without catching the act! De Tierra Caliente will be zipping over from their earlier to play a closing set and keep the party rolling.

As usual, we'll provide snacks and drinks of all kinds. $15 at the door covers costs and pays the bands. If you're having trouble coming up with the $15, message me (ryan) a couple days beforehand and we'll try to work something out.

The Clubhouse
1125 S 13th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

July 31 through August 3, 2014 3rd Annual BlackStar Film Fest

My friends at AfroTaino Productions are one of the sponsors for the Third Annual BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia. For registration, schedule, showtimes, and additional information, please visit http://www.blackstarfest.org/.

July 30, 2014 5:00-8:00 PM West Philadelphia Orchestra at Penn Museum's Summer Nights Concert Series

Summer Nights Concert Series, presented by Dogfish Head Brewery, runs Wednesdays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, June 18 through September 3, 2014. Concerts are held in the Museum's outdoor Stoner Courtyard, replete with fountains, gardens, and a lawn. General admission for guests ages 6 and up is just $10 (and includes Museum admission). The program is free for children under 6, Museum members, PennCard holders, and Penn Health System employees.