Archive: June, 2010

NOW SEE THIS: Triumph the Insult Comic Dog vs. Philly @ Tower Theatre last night

POSTED: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 5:30 PM

Filed Under: Comedy | Now See This

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HOWDY, NEIGHBOR: Brainstorm Print and Design moves to Philly

POSTED: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 4:38 PM

Filed Under: Arts Philly Artists

Hooray: One of our favorite print companies — last seen at shows like Art Star Craft Bazaar, Squidfire Art Mart and last year's Art for the Cash Poor — just moved to Philly! The folks behind Brainstorm Print and Design (that'd be Briana Feola and Jason Snyder) just hopped the Delaware to their new studio/living space in Fishtown, and we couldn't be more pleased. Briana says they're busy unpacking and settling in. "In terms of Philly-related planning, what we really have to do is get set up in the new place and get into a new groove with it," she says. "We have only client projects on the agenda for June, and July we have a big show in Baltimore that we have to prepare for." Keep an eye on wearebrainstorm.com for the company's latest happenings (they're skipping Art for the Cash Poor this year, but they'll be repping Philly at Baltimore's Artscape in July if you feel like a road trip); I suspect we'll be seeing a lot more of Briana and Jason now that they're full-time Philadelphians. Welcome to the neighborhood!

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INTERVIEW with JAMIE LIDELL: "I go about in a weird bubble sometimes."

POSTED: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 2:00 PM

Filed Under: Interview | Music

Jamie Lidell

Soulman Jamie Lidell's Compass dropped earlier last week, and he's taking some R&R in the before launching the U.S. leg of his tour at the World Cafe tomorrow. Lidell took some time out of getting lost in the Caymans to give you some free career counseling. City Paper: I did see on your Facebook that you are having a tough time relaxing. What's the deal? Jamie Lidell: It's more a question of it being so hectic changing the band for the tour, writing the arrangements and all that. I'm the boss, and I'm feeling that sometimes, there are so many loose ends that have to get tied up all the time, but today was the good day I'm starting to really just take it easy. Right now though I'm here with the girlfriend on holiday in the Caymans, we're looking for a place to eat but like, this island is so small it's not like you just get an address and you're there, I have mostly just been turning down dark alleys and hoping for the best. CP: Where do you see creative people fitting into the industries meant to be their outlets in this sort of down economy? JL: Obviously, yeah, everyone gravitates to the live circuit controlled by major recording agents. You've got booking agents and the people controlling the industry, but at the same time there are people that just want to be creative in presenting their music. In the '90s I started making techno, people were like "What the fuck?" and we'd end up doing these parties. But, its amazing what you can do when you set your mind to it. Some of that spirit needs to come back. Finding alternate venues to the ones in the mainstream that will be booked up. Like, if the venue is making a bunch of money, you have to be making a bunch of money, your booking agency has to be making a bunch of money and chances are you're not going to get in there unless your agent is shaking hands and lalalala. You definitely have to just celebrate your independence in being able to play wherever. CP:There's definitely a line between trying to do what you want to do, and doing what you have to do. JL: Yeah there's truth in that. At the moment I've got these sudden thoughts like, "What if I go out on the road if it turns into a big shit show?" I have been trying to expand the live show lately and have ultimately been losing money because I just want to get it great. But, that's a creative decision. At the same time I'm trying to invest in the long term, the whole career. The key to it is just to believe and keep it going, if what you're doing is good it should pay off, and if it doesn't either people or stupid, or whatever. You've just got to be able to adapt to where you're at. Humans are brilliantly resourceful. Ultimately, sometimes I regret making music my career, I envy people who just like singing and don't have to worry about making ends meet with it. I've learned that you just have to stay positive about any outcome possible, and to just experience things, keep it moving and doing what feel what is right. CP: What would Jamie Lidell have been up to if he was just a shower singer ? JL: When I went to University I was thinking I was going to become a physics professor. That was my thing, music was just on the side. There's an example of what I'm talking about, my dad would have been really proud and I would have been a scientist working for a big company. But then I ended up blowing it all and being a layabout musician. I set to making something of myself doing what I wanted to do, rather than doing something someone else wants you to do. Luckily, I've never had to work for the man. In a way that's fucked me up because I get treated a certain way being a musician, I go about in a weird bubble sometimes. I hate that. I'd rather be a bloke and not think about being looked after by other people or having expectations of things and where I'm at and getting caught up with all that. Sometimes I notice that happening to me I'm like "Fuck that, I just want to be a good person." So, ultimately it's just turned out being about concentrating on being a good person, a career is just one little aspect of it. CP: You've said before that a lot of this album has good fortune and timing as central elements. What do you think about timing, immediacy, striking while the irons hot, especially given being in an industry that is completely self aware and constantly trying to brand the next big "thing"? JL: My time table of being the next big thing is over and I'm relieved. Now I'm just a career artist trying to make music that I think is good, not trying to be a supernova trying to explode onto the scene. Shifting into another phase is a conscious thing, and a lot of it is easier just being on the scene meeting great people. I have been taking advantage of that through the whole process recording Compass. Another thing about the album is that I wanted everything on my terms. Like, when I was younger it was all about collaborating with Bowie and shit, but now I'm more open minded and I've enjoyed the process a lot more. It's about maximizing where you're at and who is where. If you're in town and someone else is in town, give them a shout. Working with Beck like I did on this album, there's definitely time pressure. The guy is really busy, and the whole thing is a lot more loaded, you know like deadline pressure, expectation, make it good, do it now and that whole thing. There's something amazing that can come out of that if you're willing to jump in there with it, but it's love-hate thing, like, getting nervous versus getting it done. I worked with Matthew Herbert and he used to book mastering dates as he started a record, so you had to finish by a certain date. So he would set a really fucked deadline on himself, but he loved the pressure — that was his way. In my own way, I kind of did that with the record. Like, doing it a certain way at a certain speed moving with the characters that were helping me move. If they had a couple days, I made sure I had a couple of days, if they had a week or two, I made sure I had a week or two. That helped it all come together in a really distinct way. CP: It's like a starting off on the right foot in a really good relationship, letting things take the course they'll take and having faith that what you're doing will turn out in the end. JL: Well, yeah. It's great to travel, but it's also great to arrive. The whole album I wanted to be more spontaneous, and I'm really happy with the results. By doing it this way it's still got a lot of my central core values, messy, spirit, and all that. I put myself in it and I commit, love it or hate it, it's what I do and what I see. Once you let yourself do that, it's a really great fucked up time in terms of thinking about all the songs and just making it happen.

Wed., June 9 , 9 p.m., $25-$37, with Alex B., World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400

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THE SHOWDOWN: Warming the heart with songs about greed, corruption and the decay of suburbia

POSTED: Monday, June 7, 2010, 9:38 PM

Filed Under: Music The Showdown

Monday: Brooklyn indie hip hopper Louis Logic has a style that refuses to be ignored. With stomach-flipping, spooky-as-shit samples and black magic lyrics, Logic is able to blend scary, fun, and the occasional motivational rant. With iCON the Mic King, 8 p.m., $5, Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 215-291-4919.

Tuesday: The main mama of neo soul, Erykah Badu will bring her wisdom to the Tower tonight to recharge your mind and heart. By now you've heard plenty of buzz over her latest album, NewAmerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). Go see what all the fuss is about. With Bilal and Janelle Monae, 8 p.m., $40.50 - $76, Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby, 610-352-2887.

Wednesday: There are few musical pies that Holly Golightly doesn't have her finger in. The former Headcoats and Thee Headcoatees member, the soulful British garage rocker has worked with the likes of the White Stripes and Billy Childish. Her rich voice can be a "Fever"-style Peggy Lee roll, or a grittier, crunchy andguttural dirt rock. With The Midnight Beat and Invisible Friend, 8 p.m., $10, The M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 215-739-5577.

Thursday: Twangy, punk-influenced Americana should be the official soundtrack of summer. For some serious foot-tappin' go see Israel Darling tonight.Their subtle melancholy is just barely beneath the surface of lighthearted acoustic guitars and jangly cymbals. With The Prices, Tongue Scultors, and Those Mockingbirds, 9 p.m., $8, The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 267-671-9298.

Friday: Sally Seltmann makes some mean dramatic pop. The layers are rich, with lots of piano and back up harmonies. Her airy voice is sweet and sincere, making it hard to be cynical towards the cutesy love songs she makes. At 7 p.m., $15 - $18, World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400.

Saturday: It's pretty much a guarantee that if there's a conversation about DIY folkie punker Defiance, Ohio, there's going to a comparison made to Against Me! While both have awkward punctuation in the band's title, they are actually worlds apart. Defianco, Ohio have that retired punk-gone-folkster sound and they utilize an upright bass, cello and banjo. They kind of warm the heart when they sing about greed, corruption and the decay of suburbia. With Mischief Brew and Mirors and Wires, 3 p.m., $10, First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 215-563-3980.

Sunday: If you don't think that Jethro Tull's Aqualung is a masterpiece, then you clearly didn't grow up smoking weed and listening to102.9 MGK when it was the only classic rock station in Philly. If, however, the thought of Ian Anderson playing the flute while balancing on one foot brings back images of black light posters and bean bag chairs — in a good way — then your Sunday has just been made. At 8 p.m., $25.25-$85.25, PNC Bank Center, 1600 Market St.

justjoshfunk1

Posted 2010-06-07 18:56:05

Erykahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

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NOW SEE THIS: Clips from the locally-shot Blue Valentine

POSTED: Monday, June 7, 2010, 8:18 PM

Filed Under: Movies | Now See This Film Fest

A couple clips from Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine have hit the web. Cianfrance's debut began in Valley Forge and Wayne, where the film was partially shot, then garnered buzz at Sundance and made it's way to Cannes. Valentine follows Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams) as they divorce, with parts of their relationship appearing in flashback. A handful of clips have made their way online, including this one:

I like the naturalistic elements of this scene, I'm just worried it might get a little twee by the end, but this movie is supposedly a downer (in the best sense of the word) so it can't be too syrupy. Blue Valentine has more than a couple people whispering the magic word (Oscar) and it might have a shot, with the Weinstein Co. releasing this film on December 31, just in time for awards qualification. But I think it might still be too small for the Academy to handle. What do you think? View the rest of the clips over at the Playlist. RELATED>> BIG UPS: Blue Valentine makes it to Cannes RELATED>> Meet the director of the locally-shot, Sundance-bound Blue Valentine

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VIDEO GAME GIVEAWAY: Write a Poem, Win Red Dead Redemption

POSTED: Monday, June 7, 2010, 7:19 PM

Filed Under: Video Games

Hey! Do you own a PS3? Why?! But more importantly, would you like a copy of Red Dead Redemption? It's that wild westy kinda game with lots of shooting. From the commercials. Maybe you saw it and were like, that looks good. If so, write a haiku about it in the comments below (be sure to include your email address if you want to win). Best one wins the game! (Also the winner will get an RDD t-shirt, and other novelty crap associated with the game. Yours to throw out.) Your haiku should be about the game or why why you want the game or something related to it. We will count syllables! The red deadline is... Wednesday @ noon.

Fidel Gastro

Posted 2010-06-07 15:16:51

The cover model
Kind of looks like he could live
In Williamsburg

Daniela

Posted 2010-06-07 18:44:38

Haiku has to rhyme,
To earn extra points in time,
Free games on their dime.

Daniela

Posted 2010-06-07 18:46:30

Wasting money time,
Gamer loyalty for life,
Never losing pride.

Bettina

Posted 2010-06-08 01:19:26

Hot bullets, parched mouth.
Hero or anti-   choices...
Redemption or death.

di1

Posted 2010-06-09 10:53:59

Bad guys now know fear
Harsh Justice comes for them like
Young Guns 1 and 2

dant23

Posted 2010-06-09 10:56:21

Shootouts kill silence
As blood and screams fill the air
Like Leone films

gmg

Posted 2010-06-09 11:00:43

In the wild wild west
A pale rider miles away
Brings law to lawless

dant23

Posted 2010-06-11 11:33:38

So who won?

Johnny

Posted 2010-11-22 00:37:43

as the wind pass by
the cowboys pull there guns out
and bam he falls down

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THEATER REVIEW: I Am My Own Wife @ the Adrienne, 6/6

POSTED: Monday, June 7, 2010, 6:18 PM

amaryllistheatre.org

Charlie DelMarcelle stars as Charlotte von Mahsldorf in Amaryllis Theatre Co.'s I Am My Own Wife.

With a slow, purposeful beginning, I Am My Own Wife draws the audience in to a world constructed out of memories, half-truths and confused ideals. The play's premise may sound sensational — a transvestite living through Nazi Germany — but the execution is methodical, relying more on an intricate narrative than cheap thrills. As a slow-moving one-man show, I Am My Own Wife is aimed toward a very specific audience willing to be patient as the engrossing, thought-provoking plot develops. Local actor Charlie DelMarcelle fills more than 35 roles, the primary characters being the German transvestite Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, the playwright himself (Doug Wright) and antiques collector Alfred Kirshner. DelMarcelle skillfully moves between the character changes with his endless array of accents and limitless energy. His carefully controlled, bordering on tightly wound, portrayal of Charlotte appropriately sets the play's tone. The playwright includes himself as a character to reveal his struggle to tell the story of a hero he found to be much more complicated than anticipated. While there is a disappointing lack of information about the treatment of gays and transvestites in Germany at the time, the primary themes provide a complex examination of identity. Charlotte has carefully constructed a life out of retrieved antiques, eerily seen from behind a silk backdrop, though her heroism is stained by an alleged involvement with the German Stasi. Doug Wright's struggle to reconcile his perception of Charlotte and the possible reality is both perceptive and moving; audiences are not told how to feel at the end, leaving them to decide their own truths. Through June 13, amaryllistheatre.org.

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BEEN THERE/DONE THAT: June 7

POSTED: Monday, June 7, 2010, 4:27 PM

Filed Under: Been There, Done That

Pat Rapa

The Roots' Black Thought

When we're not editing and writing and proofing and stressing, we A&E editors keep busy getting our culture on. Since we (that'd be Patrick Rapa, music editor; Carolyn Huckabay, arts editor; Molly Eichel, movies/agenda editor; and occasionally Holly Otterbein, staff writer/arts patron) know Philly's teeming with artsy happenings, we'll give you a weekly roundup of where we've been and what we've seen. But we can't see it all. We're taking a cue from Team Meal Ticket — who diligently report on how they've spent their foodie weekends — and opening the floor to you: Leave a comment and let us know what you've been up to since Friday at 5.

CH: Carolyn Huckabay PR: Patrick Rapa ME: Molly Eichel

— Headed over to the Roots Picnic fashionably late. Caught Mayer Hawthorne doing their soul-pop jjngle thing. That was fine. The Roots killed it (in a good way), then John Legend joined them and kinda killed the mood (in a bad way). I just wasn't feeling an ultra-long r&b/soul pretty-vocals just then. Things picks up again when they rolled the piano away to make room for Ghostface Killah, Method Man and Raekwon. The Wu Tang Clan MCs, backed by the Roots, laid out a high energy, high-shouting, high n-wordy marathon set. The night ended with The Clipse in the air conditioned sidetent and Vampire Weekend on the mainstage. That's what you call eclectic. —PR —Pet Semetary is still both hilarious and terrifying, especially when we figured out the actor who played Killer Baby Gage was a friend of Michelle's on Full House/the autistic kid from Mercury Rising. No matter how creepy that movie is, Fred Gwynne always makes me giggle. —ME —National Geographic has an amazing article this month on the warming climate in Greenland (called "Viking Weather: The Changing Face of Greenland), and what that means for its farmers, who have traditionally imported most of their produce. Also, as per usual with NatGeo, pages and pages of gorgeous photographs to go along with it. —CH —Watched as a friend introduced Dr. Octagon to a Lover of All Things Pop Music. The Lady Gaga acolyte is no stranger to hip-hop but the look on his face upon hearing some tracks from Dr. Octagonecologyst? Priceless. —ME —I told y'all I was loving Barry Udall's The Lonely Polygamist. After devouring the last bit this weekend, what do I ultimately think? You'll have to wait for the upcoming Book Quarterly to find out. Anyone read Udall's first novel, The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint? Worth a go-round? I'm in the thick of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues already but I tend to finish Tom Robbins' books in a couple days. I was thinking of taking up former Daily News columnist Pete Dexter's Spooner next. A wise choice? —ME —Re-watched the first ep of Eastbound and Down, further fueling my excitement for the next season, which supposedly takes place in Mexico. Also: If you aren't following KFuckingP on Twitter, you are wasting your life. —ME —Headed out to Lemon Hill to soak in a few laps of the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship. This doesn't really count as "arts," but it certainly was entertaining to cheer on the peloton and the few stragglers who really needed the encouragement. —CH

Nyidera E.

Posted 2010-06-07 12:12:52

Saturday night a few friends and I headed down South St. for some cool night air, Phileo Yogurt and Lorenzo's pizza. All was well until a crowd gathered and we witnessed what seems to be a new South St. tradition: getting tasered by the cops... Nevertheless, I ended the weekend off jumping into the freezing ocean with friends, fully clothed and dancing to reggae from a nearby bar on the Boardwalk. Gotta love my life. <3

justjoshfunk1

Posted 2010-06-07 12:25:49

On Friday I went to Tower Theater to see the Comedians of Chelsea Lately Tour starring Brad Wollack, Josh Wolf, Loni Love and that little nugget, Chuy. They were all hilarious but my favorite was Loni Love. She so crazy.

Saturday I went to see City Island. It's a fantastic film. Go see it!

Holler.

Harrison S.

Posted 2010-06-07 12:35:56

Wandered down to the picnic much, much too late... but I was just in time to see Ghostface Killah et al tear s*** up and then be thoroughly disappointed by closers Vampire Weekend.("I have an idea, let's lay down some clean guitar melodies straight out of a bank commercial, play with maracas, do some 8-bit for the hell of it... and we'll call it -- MUSIC") Almost as disappointing was the "24 hour 7/11" on the walk home that turned out to be nothing but lies.

Sunday's race was much better; I watched the sidewalks of Manayunk burst at the seams with that unbridled and unfounded Philly passion for moving objects AND free Natty Light.

A fuckin' Plus, I'd say overall.

Drew Lazor

Posted 2010-06-07 14:16:13

I watched Legion this weekend, shit was soooooooooo bad! I thought it was going to be mostly Paul Bettany beating fools up, and it was a little of that, but most of the movie was Dennis Quaid and Charles S. Dutton delivering hand-wringy soliloquies about their tortured relationships with faith. No one wants to hear that shit guys! I want to see the dude from Wimbledon stabbing fools in the neck!

Caitlin

Posted 2010-06-07 16:06:55

After another disappointing show, swore again to never go to a show at the Electric Factory.  The Antlers sounded surprisingly vivid live but the sound guys must have skipped town between sets as the National sounded like they were playing through pea soup.  The crowd of bros in the audience didn't seem to mind, though.  

Better luck at Saturday's beer fest down at the Navy Yard.  After four hours, the beers tended to blend together a bit in my memory, but Blue Point and St Somewhere were personal brewery favorites.  Puzzlingly, the entire crowd of beer nerds would pause to "woo" periodically, maybe just too darn excited by the amount of beer available.

Also recommended: "DESTROYED IN SECONDS"

Lindsey

Posted 2010-06-08 10:16:21

AH! Pet Semetary! I hate creepy kids (in movies and real life) and Gage/Full House kid was definitely one of the creepiest. And okay, why the hell would the dad go and bury the wife in the Indian cemetery after what happened to Gage? I can understand trying it once, but c'mon! You'd think he would have learned his lesson with the evil baby.

agadir

Posted 2010-06-17 11:40:05

Nice blog, thank you for sharing this. Hope to see more from you.

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Roots save July 4, open for the Goo Goo Dolls

POSTED: Monday, June 7, 2010, 3:35 PM

Filed Under: Music Philly Bands

So remember when we hated on the Goo Goo Dolls playing the Parkway for July 4 because ... well ... the Goo Goo Dolls are a mediocre band that have little or nothing to do with Philadelphia? Don't make those outta town plans just yet. Dan Gross reports that, while no official announcement has been made, The Roots will play a set before Boys from Buffalo take the stage to lull everyone into a Adult Alternative radio stupor. So it ain't official yet, but ?uestlove totally just retweeted Danny Boy's post about the show, and if there's one thing we can all trust in this world as a valid source of news, it's Twitter. Either way, this turns down the suck of the Parkway concert a great deal. Maybe we'll get a duet between the two? What do you want to hear the two bands perform? "Ebony & Ivory" anyone? What about "Reign in Blood"? Look out for more coverage of the Roots Picnic later today.

CJD

Posted 2010-06-07 12:56:10

You should try going to a GGD concert before you slam it.  They put on a great show!  They are touring now, so I'm sure you can find an appearance near you. You might actually be surprised.

Harrison S.

Posted 2010-06-07 13:12:19

I bet I wouldn't be surprised about the credibility of a band whose lead singer does Fox reality shows.

Amory

Posted 2010-06-07 14:07:05

Harrison...could you try making a point...it is shocking that a guy in a band that writes songs would be a judge on a show picking a good band! Really...can't you come up with something better. John Rzeznik is very talented and one of them most decent human beings out there.

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-07 15:22:45

harrison you base you opinion on the fact that he did one season of a reality show? That is weak!! and misinformed
I have seen GGD twice and was blown away, great bang for the buck! You should open your eyes and clean the wax out of you ears. We know you are smarter than that...

Harrison S.

Posted 2010-06-07 16:02:07

I don't mean to offend, but I was really taken aback by the fact he agreed to do that show. I see it as selling out when they don't have much to sell -- I don't think they're versatile, and they're too radio-friendly. *Not to speak to Rzeznik's humanity or other traits.

From personal experience, I spent most of my GGD concert waiting for an underwhelming version of "Iris." 

Different strokes, for different folks.

(Admittedly, my 9th grade girlfriend broke up with me at that show, so I may be biased)

Harrison S.

Posted 2010-06-07 16:10:48

Also, I should reveal that my musical tastes are derived from screaming people with multi-colored mohawks.

Nick

Posted 2010-06-07 23:31:23

Goo's are a great band.
They can kick it live.
People like to judge and group the goo's as a mediocre radio band without any previosu knowledge of their impressive back catalogue.
Their most recent album admittedly was a letdown but this is a band that deserves respect.

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-08 07:05:01

Selling out? No man I saw it as him wanting to help some kids with a dream. If it was a sell out, why not do a bunch of shows not one season of one show.

 As for Iris, yes it is saturated, but in the right venue it is a classic sing along with the band tune. Though I wouldn't base your opinion on one song. Look at the entire show. But to each his own.
(Take a look at there live dvd, playing in the rain in buffalo)

Amory

Posted 2010-06-10 17:00:07

Thanks for your honest response...I can appreciate you just being into a different sound but the Goos are a great live band and they aren't full of themselves like so many acts out there! They probably more than most would also respect the support for the "home-town" band. However, I would guess the people who plan this show want a bigger name...I go to shows all over and I have never heard of the Roots...no offense intended. I hope you go and stay for the Goos and I hope it is a Kick-Ass experience for you! Enjoy the 4th...I wish I could be there!

Cally

Posted 2010-06-12 18:51:51

A mediocre band? Seriously? They're amazing--as aforementioned, listen to their back catalogue. I can see why you want your hometown heroes first, but to say the Goo Goo Dolls are merely mediocre is misinformed. Sure everyone has their own tastes. but take another listen.

kim

Posted 2010-06-13 18:57:19

Who the hell are the Roots?

Posted 2010-06-13 19:16:05

this is just sad.  i hope you're kidding.  are you from philly?

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-15 07:00:27

Talent is talent no matter what musical taste. Its one thing not to be into a certain type of music, but another to dimiss a talent based on that.

I am not into country music, yet I appreciate the talent of Martina Mcbride, Keith Urban,,,and have started to listen to some alt-country.

Keep an open mind young man.

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-15 07:05:28

i am not from Philly, but have heard them spoken about when I am on the shore...Kind of what Southside Johnny is to NJ.


It's all good.
Peace

Vicky

Posted 2010-06-16 13:56:10

I have been to many Goo Goo Dolls concerts...  they are so talented and there are always people of all ages! They are a great "American Band".. and uhm.. hello... it is going to be 4th of July, no? You do not have to know their music to enjoy one of their concerts.. It's always filled with so much energy! Anyone trashing them probably couldn't name any of their recent songs anyway! How do you know that you don't like something that you know nothing about!

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-17 06:36:05

Well said Vicky.
Looking forward to seeing GGD this summer!

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WAIT, WHAT?: Foster's Urban Homeware calls it a day ... like a month ago

POSTED: Friday, June 4, 2010, 9:40 PM

Filed Under: In Memoriam

meancards.com

I am totally bummed to be the last person in Philadelphia to learn that Foster's Urban Homeware, which moved last year from less-populated Fourth and Market to the heart of Old City's shopping district, has filed for bankruptcy and closed — without even saying goodbye!? Philadelphia magazine and the Philadelphia Business Journal reported on this sad turn of events last month. PBJ spoke with Foster's attorney, Brad Sadek, who said the decision is final. "Unfortunately, it's a sign of the times, a combination of the economy and the Internet." Here's Philly Mag's scoop on what's next for the store's owner:

Now, the word from co-owner Ken Foster is, "We're doing OK, despite having to make the really tough decision to close the store after 15 years. We've moved full-time to our country house and 25 chickens have just joined us, so I have a great distraction while I decide what to do next."

The storefront — still packed with merch (no closeout sale?) — is dark, and the website is "inaccessible temporarily." Where am I going to get my Mean Cards now?

ucak bileti

Posted 2010-06-05 14:21:05

very great article thanks

Nina Phalen

Posted 2010-08-18 11:56:53

Auh shucks! I went by there the other day to buy a greeting card...this is a huge disappointment.

Cahrlotte

Posted 2010-12-07 12:43:27

I was perusing the 'net for gift shops and came across Fosters and the customer reviews. Was all prepared to drive into town when I googled their website and saw this posting. I'm REALLY the last one to know!! Never got to experience the store but it sounds like a great loss to the city.

Leanne

Posted 2010-12-14 17:11:35

I am so bummed, I have a $150 gift e-card to spend here and despite "registering" it with the store I got no notification! Anyone know how we can get in touch with Ken Foster?

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NOW SEE THIS: Transit cop arrests marijuana activist for alleged disorderly conduct.
What we're trying to do this weekend
CONCERT REVIEW: Primus (3D & quadraphonic sound) @ The Tower 10/17
Q&A with Tony Goldwyn: "Life is gray, and relationships are, too"
ICEPACK ILLUSTRATED: Indian fare rules, Dunder Mifflin lives on, Tom Jones is a god
ICEPACK ILLUSTRATED: The Archbishop meets the Geator, the Mayor goes suit shopping, Le Bec Fin fin.
Q&A with Goon’s Seann William Scott
Bradley Cooper promises he's not an asshole

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