Music

If you are interested in trading live shows check-out our list here.

We like almost all kinds of music. Classical, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Folk, etc..... But there is nothing in the world like live music. As such, we tend to go to concerts and folk fests on a regular basis. Here are some of our favorites.

Radio Stations

If you are in the Philadelphia, PA area, check out WXPN. They are a folk, rock, alternative, international, and all around good public radio station. They are located at 88.5FM.

Festivals

In the beginning of June, we try to make it to the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival. Its a great time, the music is fantastic, and the small stage gives a very intimate setting with the performer. In 1997, we saw Richie Havens on the small stage, and I think everyone was almost in tears at the end of his set...it was that good.

In late August we head to the Philadelphia Folk Fest. Not only great music, but what a scene. If you just go to the concerts, you are missing half the fun...the fest is in the camping. Click Here to see some pictures from 1996 and 1997.

Another good place for music is the Upper MerionConcert Under the Stars.

Bands and Performers

Grateful Dead:

We have to start off with the Grateful Dead. Been to some shows, but not as many as we would like, and now it is too late. We listen to the 150+ hours of taped shows, but nothing was like being there. Oh well, we must go on. If you want to share the music and have some good Jerry Garcia Band or Grateful Dead tapes, drop me a line and we'll talk. Here is our list.

Nickel Creek

This is a great band. We saw them a bunch of times and are always impressed. Get ready to move your feet when you hear them.

Kris Delmhorst

Kris is from Boston area. We saw her first with a band called Vinyl Street String Band, but have also seen her solo and she is a great singer songwriter.

Martin Sexton:

A singer/songwriter from the Boston area. We saw him at Appel Farm Festival and we were hooked. Check out his site here.

Colleen Sexton. Martin's little sister, Colleen Sexton, is very good also. We caught her openning up for big brother Martin at the Tin Angel in Philadelphia.

Jim's Big Ego

Jim was actually a roommate of Martin Sexton, or vice versa, and has some fairly crazy stuff, but very enjoyable. Jim has a folk, rap, psychedelic thing going on in his music.

Christine Havrilla

Christine is a local Philadelphia artist who we’ve caught at small venues. Her songs are in the singer songwriter genre and are fun, enjoyable, funny, and thoughtful.

Moxy Frouvous:

A wacky band from the north. They are alot of fun and have ALOT of talent. Check out their site here...better yet check them out at a show.

Natalie MacMaster:

If you like fiddle music, check out Natalie. We first saw at the Philadelphia Folk Fest and look forward everytime she comes back in the area. We've seen her at two venues which were not folk festivals and really enjoyed the extended time on stage.

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