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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!

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The Paper Kites @ World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

November 3rd 2023: The Paper Kites @ World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA

Christina Lacy of The Paper Kites - Photos Courtesy of Carolyn Lederach

Australia’s The Paper Kites continued their roadhouse band tour through the states, stopping at Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live on November 3rd. This was my second time catching the band, but my first time as a full 8-piece. I have to say the set was flawless and amazing. The band split their set a bit, playing the first half as a more chill, stripped-back, and sit-down set. All accumulated into the set's second half, which was plugged in and rock.

The Paper Kites’ latest album, At The Roadhouse, has easily become one of my favorite albums of this year, and quite possibly my new favorite Paper Kites album. There’s something utterly soothing and captivating about this album and a rare one you can sit and listen to the whole way through without wanting to skip any tracks. Seeing it live, and with the full roadhouse band, it was truly something amazing. Lead vocalist Sam Bentley touched on the making of At The Roadhouse, which was also something unique. The band curated their own bar to play the tracks from this latest album and it was open to anyone to stop by and listen whenever they were playing. Those songs were perfected over time and turned into this latest album which we can now all cherish forever.

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Sam MacPherson @ World Cafe Live - Philly

April 18th 2023: Sam MacPherson, Mikey Ferrari - Philadelphia, PA

Sam MacPherson - Photos Courtesy of Carolyn Lederach

Jersey boy Sam MacPherson kicked off the second night of his Powerlines headlining tour at Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live. Sam’s latest EP Powerlines was released this month by Elektra Records. Sam and his band, which included his brother on guitar, played a flawless set that was a nice mix of Sam classics and new jams. The show kicked off by LA (by way of Montana) songwriter Mikey Ferrari.