Entries from Phillyist tagged with 'jazzcafe'
February 4, 2008
We're kicking off a new regular feature today, and here it is! "Can't Miss This!" should be going up every weekday for the foreseeable future and, as you may have already guessed, it'll feature a handful of events going on that day in and around the city that we think are so cool you should make sure not to miss them. Hope you enjoy it! Monday is a difficult day for most people. Also, the......
Continue Reading "Can't Miss This!"January 9, 2007
We don't hear enough about experimental jazz up in this piece, so we thought we'd mention the upcoming show by Industrial Jazz Group, who aren't particularly industrial, but are very jazzy. They've added band members and widened their stylistic influences over the years to include many more genres, but from what we can tell have remained interesting. Check them out on their official website, their MySpace page, their blog, and/or their Cafe Press store......
Continue Reading "Industrial Jazz Group"March 10, 2006
Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY Free Friday at Noon Concert: at XPN's World Cafe (3025 Walnut Street). This week you can see Augustana . Admission is free, but RSVP is required. Mike Kennedy: Local Jazz musician Mike Kennedy performs with The Chris Farr Quartet at Chris Jazz Cafe (1421 Sansom Street) at 9PM. $10 Hardcore: Akimbo, Genghis Tron & Balboa at The First Unitarian Church (22nd and Chestnut), 7:30 PM. Tickets for......
Continue Reading "Frugal Fun Alert: Weekend"February 28, 2006
Jazz: Karl Jones Quartet and Jazz Jam. 8PM at Chris Jazz Cafe (1421 Sansom Street). $2 cover. Big Shot: Weekly night of '60s & '70s reggae at The M Room (15 W. Girard). Free! (21+) Comedy: Open Mic Night at Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom St.). Two hours of comedy for just $5 (+ the cost of two menu items). Got a frugal tip? Don't be stingy! Send it here and share the wealth!......
Continue Reading "Frugal Fun Alert: Tuesday"February 15, 2006
Fun around town, for $10 or less: MACHINE Reading Series: Digital writers Loss Pequeño Glazier, Jim Carpenter and Charles Bernstein read at the Kelly Writer's House (3085 Locust Walk.) as part of the Machine reading series (co-sponsoreed by the ELO), which focuses on electronic literature. (We noticed Phillyist wasn't invited to participate. What? Blogging doesn't count?) 5:30 PM. Jazz: Pete Paulsen at Chris Jazz Cafe (1421 Sansom Street). 9PM - 1AM. $8 Philly Unplugged: Every......
Continue Reading "Frugal Fun Alert - Wednesday"February 8, 2006
Fun around town, for $10 or less: "Hot Swing": Beau Django at Chris Jazz Cafe (1421 Sansom Street) 9PM to 1AM. Cover: $5 August Burns Red: With Ion Dissonance, Liegeia and Cassius at The First Unitarian Church (22nd & Chestnut Stret) 7:30 PM. All Ages. For more info, visit the R5 Productions website. Philly Unplugged: Every Wednesday at the Reef Caribbean Lounge (3rd and South) local artists are highlighted by Philly Unplugged. Doors open at......
Continue Reading "Frugal Fun Alert - Wednesday"February 7, 2006
Fun around town, for $10 or less: Music at the Kyber: Truce for Tonight, Lolita Nation, The Tea Club & Steve Shomo. $8, 8PM, 56 S. 2nd Street (21+) Philly Jazz Artist Mike Kennedy: Mike Kennedy Trio and Jazz Jam at Chris Jazz Cafe (1421 Sansom Street). 8PM - Midnight. Cover: $2 Big Shot: Weekly night of 60's & 70's reggae at The M Room (15 W. Girard); a mere $2 (21+) Comedy Open Mic......
Continue Reading "Frugal Fun Alert - Tuesday"January 24, 2006
Frugal in Philly is a weekly celebration of all things Philly that are fun, frugal (costing $10 or less) or free! Stop here each week to see what Philly's got to offer for those of us who haven't quite mastered the art of becoming Independently Wealthy (although believe us, we're trying). Featured Pick of the Week:Neil Gaimain at Temple University Phillyist has to admit, we had to gag our inner fan girl and stick her......
Continue Reading "Frugal in Philly - Sometimes We All Need to Give a Little Fan Girl Squueeee!"