Maddie Zahm @ World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
March 7th, 2024: Maddie Zahm, Leanna Firestone @ World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA
Maddie Zahm - Photos Courtesy of: Mandy Scott
The night started with a lovely acoustic performance by pop artist Leanna Firestone. Her interaction with the crowd was refreshing. World Cafe Live was packed with laughter and sing-alongs.
Maddie Zahm, the main act of the night (Pennsylvania Native). Tonight happened to be Maddie’s birthday, and the crowd (when they got the chance) roared into ‘Happy Birthday’ flustering the singer.
Maddie played a song titled ‘Sheets’ a new song from her upcoming album - it’s bass/drum heavy and extremely catchy - keep an ear out for that drop (I know I will). During (lady Killer) her pianist and guitarist switched instruments & the house turned the disco ball on it turned into a full-fledged party.
Maddie brought her “best friend/roommate” Katie Turner out for Funny Fat Friend instant goosebumps before the encore someone came out with a cake for Maddie & everyone sang happy birthday yet again.
One thing I feel about this tour is that there will always be fan interaction. I don’t think there was a single person who wasn’t singing along all night, this was such a personable show.
There are a little over 10 more dates on this tour I HIGHLY suggest you find yourself at a date near you!
Bad Suns with Carlie Hanson @ House of Blues, Dallas, TX
Photos and review courtesy of Sonni Nicole | March 25, 2019
This Friday was an extremely special one for me. I saw one of my favorite bands for the sixth time in the place I first saw and fell in love with their music when they opened up for The 1975 back in May of 2014. And now they’re headlining and selling out.
This was their biggest sold out show ever, and I am INCREDIBLY PROUD. These guys deserve every ounce of success and I’m so happy I’ve gotten to watch them continue to grow and succeed. Every time I’ve had the chance to see Bad Suns live, they were better than the last, and they’re only going to keep getting better and I’m happy that I get to continue to see them thrive.
They put one the best show, and are so good with drawing the crowd in and engaging with them, especially when Christo goes into the audience for a couple of songs. I always recommend catching a Bad Suns show, because they’re nothing short of incredible!
I had never seen or had the chance to listen to Carlie Hanson, but after seeing her open up for Bad Suns Friday night, she definitely gained a fan in me! She was SO energetic and such a firecracker on that stage, and was a pro in drawing the crowd (including me) in. I’d recommend seeing both of these incredible artists on the “Mystic Truth” tour if they’re stopping by anywhere near you! You will not regret it.
Catfish and The Bottlemen @ House of Blues, Dallas Texas
Photos courtesy of Jen Machuca | March 16, 2019
Wolf Parade with The Pinc Lincolns @ The Garrick // Winnipeg, Manitoba
Photos courtesy of Jenny Ramone - Jenny Ramone Photo | October 10th 2018
Canadian indie-rock veterans Wolf Parade stopped by the Garrick in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba October 10, 2018.
The recently reunited Sub Pop recording artists have been touring their latest release “Cry, Cry, Cry” since late last year, including several dates at festivals in Canada and the US this summer. After a four night stint in Montreal in late September, Wolf Parade headed west through the Prairies to British Columbia. On this snowy evening in Winnipeg, the band pulled from their entire catalogue much to the delight of the flannel and beanie clad crowd. With video projections swirling and flashing behind them, Wolf Parade, who were clearly enjoying playing together, gave an energetic performance that won’t quick be forgotten.
The Pinc Lincolns delivered a slow burning, mellow set to kick off the evening.
NoMBe @ Chop Shop, Chicago, IL
A week ago, I was able to spend some time with Noah McBeth, who you may know as NoMBe. An extremely talented, caring, genuine soul, we were able to grab some live shots, and a few backstage portraits, while he was in Chicago with the AltNation Advanced Placement Tour (also featuring Mikky Eiko, and Mansionair). His (audibly beautiful) album, They Might’ve Even Loved Me, was just released, and explores his relationships with all the women in his life, past and present. (I strongly recommend you spend some time with this record…) Here’s our micro-mini-tour diary from the Chicago stop at the Chop Shop.
Photos courtesy of Victoria Sanders | 18 April 2018
Wolf Alice // Washington, DC
Wolf Alice -- Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC | 7 July 2017
Wolf Alice -- Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC | 7 July 2017
Photos Courtesy of: Gabby Ramos-Ames
Royal Headache // Brooklyn, NY
Royal Headache, Sheer Mag, Downtown Boys -- House of Vans | Brooklyn, NY | 12 July 2017
Royal Headache, Sheer Mag, Downtown Boys -- House of Vans | Brooklyn, NY | 12 July 2017
Photos Courtesy of: Edwina Hay
PJ Harvey // New York, NY
PJ Harvey -- Rumsey Playfield - Central Park | New York, NY | 19 July 2017
Photos Courtesy of: Edwina Hay
The concert took place at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. It was a benefit to help SummerStage bring free events to public parks in all five boroughs. PJ Harvey brought out a choir (Anacostia's Union Temple Baptist Church of Washington, DC) two help sing on two songs from her latest release, The Hope Six Demolition Project.
