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William Hart Wants to Blow Your Mind One More Time

Catching up with the Delfonics' Philly soul architect.

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After 47 years in the Delfonics biz, this is Hart’s major-label solo debut.

Icepack

A.D. Amorosi on the news, nightlife and bitchiness beats.

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Back when Philly’s Fringe youngins were still sucking on teats, Greg Giovanni made avant-garde inroads in the local scene with Big Mess Theatre.

Lady 09/22/2011: The Music Issue 2011

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Kate Foust has moved around the Philly music map, from the glam-rootsy Toy Soldiers to the chamber-goofing Virtual Virgin to the folk-popping Perkasie. But it's with Lady that the raven-haired 22-year-old has made her bed.
Father John D’Amico 02/05/2013: Thu., Feb. 7, 7 p.m., $10, Chris’ Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St.

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It’s not every priest who can administer the gospel of the good groove.
DRGN King 01/29/2013: Sat., Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $7-$10, PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St.

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Two Philly guys with diverse musical backgrounds are the messed-up minds behind the DRGN King and its hook-filled debut album.
Icepack 01/30/2013: A.D. Amorosi on the news, nightlife and bitchiness beats.

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Dan Gross and I have been among the last of the Philly gossip writers in print and online for some time. I’ve always liked him, his dry sense of snark and distinct air of honor.
Chimera 01/29/2013: Through Feb. 2, $30-$45, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.

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This is by no means a Pig Iron Theater production.
The A’s Last Stand 01/22/2013: Sat., Jan. 26, 9 p.m., $25, Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St.

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The toast of K&A was a bunch of punks with a thing for anthemic vibes, big choruses and snorting solos.
Icepack 01/22/2013: A.D. Amorosi on the news, nightlife and bitchiness beats.

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Nobody likes EVERY Philly tradition, but I think we can all agree that the Academy Ball and Concert is a good thing.
David Johansen 01/15/2013: Thu., Jan. 17, 8 p.m., $15, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St.

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When David Johansen got started, he came across like the bastard progeny of Howling Wolf and Bowie with all his tart glam swish and chunky, bluesy swagger.
Icepack 10/23/2012: A.D. Amorosi on the news, nightlife and bitchiness beats.

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Henri David hints at what he's wearing at this year's Halloween Ball, Awesome Dudes Printing gives away beers and David O. Russell’s next Philly-filmed adventure.