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Film About Triumph, Iconic Band From 70’s 80’s Screens In Philly

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, October 22, 2021

PHILADELPHIA (October 18, 2021) – Banger Films, in association with Revolver Films, is proud to announce its latest feature, “TRIUMPH: ROCK & ROLL MACHINE,” will make its USA premiere at the Philadelphia International Film Festival. Directed by Banger Films’ Sam Dunn and Marc Ricciardelli, the documentary chronicles the career of the multi-gold and platinum-selling power rock band, Triumph, and is…

Fake Ballot Drop Box Found In Bristol Borough Hall

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, October 15, 2021

by Alex Lloyd Gross It was not election fraud but a fake election drop box for absentee ballots was found in the Bristol Borough Hall. This is used for early voting and voters can drop their ballots into the box. A concerned person contacted the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. They investigated and found six…

Lance Hoppen And Orleans Brings ’70’s Show to Area

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, October 6, 2021

by Alex Lloyd Gross October 5 2021 In just a few days, on October 7 2021, Orleans brings their unique sound to the Keswick Theater in Glenside PA. They are part of a 1970’s show . They are headlining and sharing the stage with Atlanta Rhythm Section and Pure Prairie League. According to original member…

Snipes Nursury To Host Benefit Show For Danny DeGennaro Foundation This Weekend

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, September 24, 2021

Live music against the backdrop of apple orchards. That’s the plan for the Danny DeGennaro Foundation’s fall concert fundraiser, aptly dubbed Apple Jam. Slated for Sept. 26, the mid-day concert will be held at The Barn at Snipes Farm and features live performances from music veterans and up-and-comers alike, according to organizer and Danny…

John Ford Coley Is Coming To Parx In Bensalem This Week

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, September 14, 2021

by Alex Lloyd Gross John Ford Coley, calls the DVN office to talk about his appearance September 17 2021 at Parx .The show will be with Ambrosia . “Well we changed everything around, we are now doing Lithuanian Disco Polkas now, , with a strong back beat on five and seven. Tubas and stuff like…

Blackthorn Re Releases Two Records, One Of the Best bands You Never heard Of

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, September 13, 2021

by Alex Lloyd Gross Jimmy Waldo is a keyboard player and has been playing for a while. He was with New England, when they opened for KISS back in the day. One of the projects he was involved with was one you probably never heard of. They are called Blackthorn. Unfortunately, they came out in…

Remembering Charlie Watts When He Came To Town

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 25, 2021

by Alex Lloyd Gross Aug 25 2021 Charlie Watts, the iconic drummer for the Rolling Stones has died . He was 80 years young. He kept up a schedule of touring and appearances that would tire out a man half his age. Some of those times he came to Philadelphia. He played almost every…

Rapper PnB Rock Pleads Guilty To Drug and Gun Case

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross August 25,2021 Rakim Hasheem Allen, better known in music circles as PnB Rock has entered an open plea of guilty to charges of receiving stolen property and possession with intent to deliver. This plea was made before Judge Wallace Bateman. He was immediate sentenced to three years probation on each count,…

Remembering Jeff LaBar, The Flamboyant Guitarist For Cinderella

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 14, 2021

by Alex Lloyd Gross July 14 2021 Jeff LaBar, the flamboyant showman guitarist for Cinderella has died. Circumstances surrounding his death have not been made public. He was not the original guitar player, he replaced Mike Shermick. LaBar was a native of the Philly area. He was 58 years young. Rock fans remember fondly LaBar…

Live Music Returns On Wednesday Nights In Bensalem

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, June 16, 2021

by Alex Lloyd Gross In 2020 there were a lot of concerts people wanted to see. The pandemic had other plans and for the most part, all shows were cancelled. Including the concert series in Bensalem, at the out door amphitheater. In 2021 it has returned. The restrictions on gathering in public have largely…