Results tagged “beck”

As in years past, Phillyist will be counting down to 2010 every workday of December, presenting you with our highlights from the past year and our predictions for the next. If you have a list you'd like to submit, let us know! more ›

Every weekday of December (except for December 25, that is), Phillyist will be counting down to 2009 with our highlights from the past year and our predictions for the next. If you have a list you'd like to submit, let us know! more ›

For thirty-five minutes, I sat on a loveseat in the dressing room of Ciaran McFeely, who performs under the moniker Simple Kid, and simply shot the proverbial shit. With legs crossed and hair hanging in his face, he thoroughly answered any query that I spewed his way. Follow-up questions were unnecessary; everything was answered. more ›

think. It just made us wonder: if it were up to the -ist-a-verse, what would we be voting for? more ›

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. more ›

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Free Fringe: Don't forget it's Fringe season, and several shows are free. Friday "Irish Rasta Pirate Music!": Albert Einstone with Amy Pickard and Rebecca Zapen at The Green Line Cafe (43rd & Baltimore). $5 suggested donation. 7:30 PM Panoramic Poetry: Open mic at October Gallery (68 N. 2nd Street) at 7:30PM. $7 Saturday Beastie Boys vs. Beck: The School of Rock presents The Music of the Beastie Boys vs. Beck at the World Cafe (3025 Walnut St) at 2PM. $10 Sunday Hey, Hey, They're (Not) The Monkees: Monkees tribute band, 7PM at The Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd Street). $10 Mexican Independence Day: Cultural festival at Penn's Landing, noon to 8PM. Khyber Open Bar Sundays: DJ Eric Tomorrow and all you can drink for $10. Beginning at 9PM at The Khyber (56 S. 2nd Street). (21+) Got a frugal tip? Don't be stingy! Send it here and share the wealth! more ›

Friday night I took in what I'd like to call an experimental indie rock show in what I'd like to call the "crypt" of the First Unitarian Church (actually, it's just the basement). The evening began with a performance by a two-piece band called Ching Chong Song. We weren't even aware this group was on the bill, and so were pleasantly surprised in more ways than one. It's hard to describe exactly what they sound like; the only band that really comes to mind is Red Krayola - yes, they're that weird. Lead singer Julia LaMendola performed some fascinating vocal gymnastics - lilting, whispering, and growling out songs about death, the afterlife, and masturbaters - all while Daniel Gower accompanied her on keyboard and backing vocals. Oh, and did I mention LaMendola also played the saw? She even joked about doing a lengthy saw solo, although thankfully she did not make good on that threat; one can stand only just so much saw playing. more ›

Faith Evans will perform at the Trocadero tonight as a part of the Beck's After Dark series. The singer is arguably most famous for her marriage to slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. She became more famous after his death, performing on the Puff Daddy tribute song, "I'll Be Missing You." more ›