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DiPinto Guitars’ Chris DiPinto is a Renaissance man in this week’s Ears We Trust
DiPinto Guitars on Girard Avenue in Fishtown is hard to walk by without craning your neck to catch glimpses of owner Chris DiPinto‘s handmade…
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How to celebrate John Coltrane’s 100th birthday in Philly
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth, the John Coltrane Estate has launched Coltrane 100, an ambitious global celebration of Coltrane’s life and work.…
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MT Jones plays a soulful Free At Noon
Free At Noon regulars and a smattering of new faces were treated to an especially soulful performance today from Liverpool songwriter MT Jones. The…
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Gary Clark Jr.’s no-phone Glenside show creates true connection between fans and music
As the crowd spanning several generations arrived at The Keswick Theatre for a Tuesday night out, they placed their phones in sealed pouches. This…
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Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 11th
Another week, another assortment of exciting new albums to enjoy. Lucky you! Seeking renewed inspiration, Amelia and Nick from Sylvan Esso relocated from North…
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Video Sessions
View allZoh Amba – “Eyes Full” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 16, 2026
Zoh Amba – “Weed Eating” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 15, 2026
Zoh Amba – “Eyes Full” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 15, 2026
Zoh Amba – “Triple Cig Night” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 15, 2026
Zoh Amba – “Dead End Street” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 15, 2026
Sylvan Esso on World Cafe I Full Interview
September 15, 2026
Zoh Amba – “OCD” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
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Ryan Bingham – “Let The Big Dog Eat” (Live for World Cafe)
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Ryan Bingham – “Blue Skies” (Live for World Cafe)
September 10, 2026
Caroline Rose on World Cafe | Studio Session & Interview
September 9, 2026
Caroline Rose performs “Yip Yip Yow” on World Cafe
September 8, 2026
Dermot Kennedy on World Cafe | Sense of Place: Ireland
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Muireann Bradley – “Not Going Back” (Live for World Cafe | Ruby Sessions)
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KhakiKid on World Cafe | Sense of Place: Dublin
September 3, 2026
Muireann Bradley – “No Name Blues” (Live for World Cafe | Ruby Sessions)
September 2, 2026
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