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| Ray Bradbury, Sci-Fi Author, Dies at 91 |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/06/12 2:49 pm | updated: 06/06/12 2:49 pm |
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Ray Bradbury, the author of classics such as "Fahrenheit 451," "Something Wicked this Way Comes." and "The Martian Chronicles," passed away Wednesday morning in Los Angeles at the age of 91.
Bradbury began his writing career in 1938 by writing for fanzines, becoming a full time writer in 1943. His breakthrough, "The Martian Chronicles," was published in 1950. It was about man's attempt to colonize Mars after nuclear war on Earth.
His most well known book was... Read More |
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| Sigur Ros 2012 Tour Starts in Philadelphia 7/29 and 7/30 |
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 by: Kibarra - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/05/12 10:59 pm | updated: 06/05/12 11:45 pm |
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Sigur Ros has not been on tour in four years, possibly due to frontman Jónsi Birgisson's solo work, and chose to start off in the great city of Philadelphia! They will be performing at Mann Center July 29th and 30th.
This unique Icelandic band has been producing music since 1994 and have grown to incorporate their eclectic sounds into glorious music that will give you goosebumps. I personally have been an avid listener since 2001. Their incredible sound features classical... Read More |
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| Summerland Tour 2012 w/ Everclear and Sugar Ray and others Bringing 90's back |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/03/12 9:02 pm | updated: 06/03/12 9:02 pm |
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It's hard to admit when you start to get older, you may still feel the same as you did when you were in high school or college and keep up with current trends, but when you look around and you have a job, mortgage, spouse, and kids, things have definitely changed. That doesn't mean you still don't want to get out see a great rock concert when you can.
The 90's as a decade aren't in the distant past but they aren't the most recent one on the books either. In some ways parts of... Read More |
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| American Idol Season 11 Finale .. And the Winner Is ... (Video) |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/24/12 4:38 am | updated: 05/24/12 4:38 am |
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The 11th season of television's highest rated show wrapped up tonight. American Idol has been handing us hopefuls for a long time. Some are still doing well, like Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson, while most disappear, and many of the brightest stars don't even win top honors and the guaranteed contract. The one thing that the winner always gets from the music industry and radio is at least that first chance.
Tonight's over 2 hour show featured the season's voted off cast... Read More |
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| iRadioPhilly Presents Sundrop Music and Arts Festival May 25-27 at The Fire in Northern Liberties |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/12 6:01 pm | updated: 05/22/12 6:13 pm |
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Philadelphia, PA - May 21, 2012. Indie Rock and Indie Folk fans in Philadelphia have plenty of reasons to stay in the city this Memorial Day Weekend. iRadioPhilly and The Fire have teamed to present Philadelphia's second annual Sundrop Music and Arts Festival. The weekend-long event will feature three days and two nights of the best multi genre music Philadelphia has to offer.
The Sundrop Festival daytime shows on the outdoor stage are FREE admission and open to all ages from... Read More |
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| Philadelphia on Parade 2012! @ The Mann Center FREE Saturday, May 19th; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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 by: acsquared - Lincoln University, PA
started: 05/17/12 3:32 am | updated: 05/17/12 3:32 am |
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The second annual Philadelphia on Parade event will take place this week at the Mann Music Center. It is a free festival that will feature over 800 artists on five different stages.
There is something for everyone to enjoy!The artists include the Keystone Chinese Lion Dancers and the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra. They represent a wide variety of talents and genres. There will be dance workshops and craft stations. The events at the CIGNA Children's Pavilion will include... Read More |
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| 51st Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Announces Lineup For 2012 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/12 12:40 am | updated: 05/16/12 12:40 am |
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51st Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Unfolds August 17-19, 2012
Upper Salford Township (near Schwenksville), PA
TICKETS ON SALE NOW WITH EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT THROUGH JUNE 5!!
PHILADELPHIA - It's hard to imagine the summer without the PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL. This beloved event is the longest continuously-running outdoor musical festival of its kind in North America and will celebrate its 51st Anniversary on August 17-19 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper... Read More |
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| Jay-Z and Mayor Nutter to Make Announcement Monday Morning at Art Museum |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/13/12 4:11 am | updated: 05/13/12 11:54 pm |
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Jay-Z and Mayor Michael Nutter will join each other on the Art Museum step Monday Morning at 10:30am for a "major announcement". The early word is that they will be announcing a multi-day concert festival happening over Labor Day Weekend. Since the announcement is happening at the Art Museum, the logical thought is the fest would be staged along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Here is a teaser trailer from Jay's Read More |
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| Meek Mill's new Mixtape "Dreamchasers 2" available now |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/08/12 3:51 pm | updated: 05/08/12 3:51 pm |
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Philly's own Meek Mill has just released his second installment of his Dreamchaser mix tape series with Maybach Music. Fresh off his weekend 25th birthday bash at Union Transfer in Philadelphia with Rick Ross, the mix tape has been downloaded like crazy the past 24 hours, shutting down Datpiff servers at times.
It's hosted by DJ Drama and boasts features from Wale, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Mac Miller & more along with production from Jahlil Beats, The Beat... Read More |
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| Listen to Passion Pit New Single "Take a Walk" from new Album 'Gossamer' |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/08/12 12:53 am | updated: 05/08/12 12:53 am |
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| Cambridge, MA band Passion Pit's new album, Gossamer, will be released July 24. This is the followup to their successful 2009 debut LP "Manners". The first track off this album will be titled "Take a Walk" (check it out below). Passion Pit will be touring lightly this summer, mainly at festivals. They will be appearing at the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, DE on July, 20th. "Take a Walk" will be available on iTunes May... Read More |
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