tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13149064099480204022024-03-05T04:08:39.964-05:00Joshua ValocchiCLIPPINGSJoshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-58036097947867243822008-08-27T21:24:00.008-04:002008-11-13T21:38:21.699-05:00Campaign for Change Watch PartyPhiladelphia WeeklyAugust 27, 2008Editor's Picks Campaign for Change Watch Party »For BluebloodsCampaign for Change Watch Party Thurs., Aug. 28, 8pm. Free. Independence Mall, Fifth and Market sts. 267.886.8591. my.barackobama.com Surely the historical significance of watching Barack Obama’s nomination process and acceptance speech (on a 20-foot-by-30-foot screen, no less) just a stone’s throw Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-4744352808941875812008-07-09T21:31:00.003-04:002008-11-13T21:39:01.004-05:00Laurel Hill Cemetery TourPhiladelphia WeeklyJuly 9, 2008A-List Laurel Hill Cemetery Tour, Chikara Pro, Uhuru Solidarity Flea Market at Clark Park and Inventos: Hip Hop Cubano. »picnic tour The Cemetery and the River: A Tour and BYOF Picnic Overlooking the Schuylkill Sun., July 13, noon. $20. Laurel Hill Cemetery: The Underground Museum, 3822 Ridge Ave. 215.228.8200. Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-81890734923083451862008-07-02T21:34:00.001-04:002008-11-13T21:37:19.686-05:00Club d'ElfPhiladelphia WeeklyJuly 2, 2008A-List Club d’Elf, Orpheus, Fourth of July Dance Party, Pardon My Freedom and the Cat’s Meow: 40th Annual CFA Cat Show »Musical Guests Club d’Elf Sat., July 5, 7:30pm. $11-$16. With Paradigm. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215.222.1400. www.worldcafelive.com In stark contrast to their fellow Massholes, Club d’ElfJoshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-65799788690449738422008-06-25T20:51:00.002-04:002008-11-16T20:54:08.793-05:00Paine's World: A Benefit for Paine's ParkPhiladelphia WeeklyJune 25, 2008Editor's PicksPaine’s World: A Benefit for Paine Park »fundraiser Paine’s World: A Benefit for Paine’s Park Sat. June 28, 9pm. $22. With Yah Mos Def, Broadzilla, Emynd & Bo + Rock Tits. Urban Outfitters Facility, Philadelphia Navy Yard. www.painesparkproject.org Get up, stand up people. Calling all skateboarders, ex-low Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-85242931047723554632008-04-09T20:46:00.002-04:002008-11-16T20:50:54.836-05:00Too Black for B.E.T.Philadelphia WeeklyApril 9, 2008Editor's PicksToo Black for B.E.T. Fri., April 11, 6pm. Free. With Spank Rock + William Pym. Mad Decent Mausoleum, 531 N. 12th St. www.jaysonmusson.com If Barack Obama’s race speech sparked a fuse leading to the powder keg of race relations in America, former PW contributor Jayson Musson’s Too Black for Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-15099303420624947522008-03-19T21:18:00.003-04:002008-11-13T21:39:44.938-05:00Colbert Nation Invades PhiladelphiaPhillyistMarch 19, 2008 Colbert Nation Invades Philadelphia Editor's Note: We mentioned Mr. Colbert's impending visit to our fair city yesterday (and announced a contest, no less), but Phillyist Joshua felt this historic event deserved more in-depth coverage. Enjoy! If we’re to trust Hillary Clinton’s supposition that It Takes a Village, wouldn’t logic then dictate that a Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-1586821637172353552008-02-06T20:43:00.002-05:002008-11-16T20:46:29.251-05:00Building a Broken MousetrapPhiladelphia WeeklyFebruary 6, 2008PW's Picks For The Week>>Clogosphere Building a Broken Mousetrap Thurs., Feb. 7, 7pm. $5-$7. International House, 3701 Chestnut St. 866.468.7619. www.ihousephilly.org When Dutch punks the Ex visited New York’s Knitting Factory on the third anniversary of 9/11, the city was feeling more than a little colicky. Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-63950608635704410412008-02-06T20:39:00.000-05:002008-11-16T20:43:07.139-05:00Northern Liberties Winter Music FestPhiladelphia WeeklyFebruary 6, 2008Opening RiffNorthern Liberties Winter Music Festby Joshua ValocchiWinter Wonderland The opening night of this year’s Northern Liberties Winter Music Fest includes a nod to the good ol’ days in the form of a bluegrass jam featuring Mason Porter and the awesomely named Wissahickon Chicken Shack. Comprised of eight mostly classically trained Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-41252890995000185302008-01-09T20:36:00.001-05:002008-11-16T20:39:12.928-05:00Kiss 'n' FlyPhiladelphia WeeklyJanuary 9, 2008A-List>>Spin crowd Kiss ’n’ Fly Wed., Jan. 9, 9pm. Free. With DJ RMT + Strawberry Mansion. Barbary, 941 Frankford Ave. www.myspace.com/thenewbarbary When John Redden opened the Barbary it was a given he’d have no problem booking DJs. Even so, the lineup at the little-Fishtown-club-that-could has gotten downright Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-81824701160580507712008-01-09T20:20:00.002-05:002008-11-16T20:24:45.506-05:00The SeaPhiladelphia WeeklyJanuary 9, 2008Editor's Picks>>THEATER The Sea Fri., Jan. 11, 8pm. $12-$15. Through Jan. 19. Old Swedes’ Church, 916 S. Swanson St. 215.389.1513. www.jamessugg.com Local renaissance man James Sugg brings a wealth of experience to the story of a captain’s quest for his mermaid daughter through salty monologues and Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-70569936719759707062008-01-01T20:14:00.000-05:002008-01-01T20:20:36.165-05:00Weekend Dig! - 12/28 - 12/30DigPhillyDecember 28, 2007 Weekend Dig! Dec. 28-30 By Joshua Valocchi Posted: Dec 28, 2007 12:51 PM You may as well skip New Year's Eve all together because the good stuff is happening in the next three nights: Gospel, dirty roasts and "special" BBQs. Although the nannies over here at Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-50461019997234654412007-12-19T10:33:00.000-05:002007-12-19T10:36:50.027-05:00Standing (Digi)TallPhiladelphia WeeklyDecember 19, 2007Opening RiffBy Joshua ValocchiStanding (Digi)Tall Since its inception in 1999, Ropeadope has been somewhat of a maverick among record labels. From the demonstrated propensity to sign unknown acts based on little more than the strength of a single live club set to mixing genres through unlikely artistic collaborations, they’ve Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-6391776952663574352007-12-19T10:31:00.000-05:002007-12-19T10:32:58.456-05:00Valley of the DolliesPhiladelphia WeeklyDecember 19, 2007A-ListValley of the Dollies Wed., Dec. 19, 11pm. $1.99. Bob & Barbara’s, 1509 South St. 215.545.4511. www.dumpstaplayers.org Continuing their storied tradition of rude and raucous rabble-rousing, the Dumpsta Players are back, getting all up in your grill with cautionary tales of Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-65088025331056278432007-12-19T10:29:00.000-05:002007-12-19T10:31:26.462-05:00Becker's Birthday BashPhiladelphia WeeklyDecember 19, 2007Live MusicBecker’s Birthday BashThurs., Dec. 20, 9pm. $8. With Future Tips, Taggart, Late Night Television + Art DiFuria. North Star, 23rd and Poplar sts. 215.787.0488. www.northstarrocks.com In the hierarchy of financially rewarding occupations, playing guitar in a local rock outfit ranks woefully low. But while rent Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-75469606246170536632007-12-19T10:27:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:12:07.062-05:00Instrument DriveDecember 19, 2007The Spirit The Fire and Intercultural Family Services Music and Mentorship Program’s Fifth Instrument Drive. Thurs., Dec. 20, 7pm. Free admission with instrument donation; $7 without. With Super Humble Country Band, Spinning Leaves, Great Unknown, Campbell Apartment. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave. 267.671.9298. www.iourecords.com/thefire/ Joshua Valocchi “Without musicJoshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-61922206777208937422007-12-14T14:05:00.000-05:002007-12-18T14:08:06.980-05:00Weekend Dig! 12/14 - 12/16DigPhillyDecember 13, 2007 Weekend Dig! Dec. 14-16 By Joshua Valocchi Posted: Dec 13, 2007 1:37 PM Just because the weather outside is frightful, there’s no need to deny yourself something delightful this weekend. As is usually the case – thanks to someone’s idea of a cruel jokeJoshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-53198601283653059232007-12-13T14:03:00.000-05:002007-12-18T14:07:50.668-05:00Lake Trout - Daily Dig! 12/13/07DigPhillyDecember 13, 2007 Thursday Dig: Lake Trout By Joshua Valocchi Posted: Dec 13, 2007 3:38 PM Tonight North Star Bar hosts Lake Trout, the band that toured with the Flaming Lips this past September, for only $16 a pop. Go.Lake Trout Dec. 13, 9 p.m. $16. With Underwater + What Monsters. Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-57853970899520433032007-12-12T11:48:00.000-05:002007-12-12T11:50:39.291-05:00Tiger LilliesPhiladelphia WeeklyDecember 12, 2007Editor's PicksMusic Tiger Lillies Wed., Dec. 12, 7pm. $25. With Our Hollow Earth by Geoff Sobelle and Bradford Trojan. Fillmore at the TLA, 334 South St. 215.922.1011. www.livenation.com Trafficking in Brechtian cabaret sprinkled with dark humor and shocking lyrics, Tiger Lillies continue to shatter convention as they tour the world, garnering equal Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-54013842699588228112007-12-12T11:45:00.000-05:002007-12-12T11:48:11.491-05:00Human Light Winter Solstice PartyPhiladelphia WeeklyDecember 12, 2007A-Listspare crib Human Light Winter Solstice PartySun., Dec. 16, 1pm. $25-$30. With Mel Lipman, String Theory + Martha Knox. Williamson Restaurant, 500 Blair Mill Rd., Horsham. 215.794.8548. www.hagp.org One of the major downsides of atheism is the lack of seasonal invitations. Many Americans simply don’t want to Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-38365177051436829572007-12-12T10:20:00.000-05:002007-12-19T10:40:52.363-05:00Sharon Jones + the Dap KingsDecember 12, 2007The SpiritSharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Fri., Dec. 14, 9pm. $15. With Budos Band. Fillmore at the TLA, 334 South St. 215.922.1011. www.livenation.com Joshua Valocchi Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Fri., Dec. 14, 9pm. $15. With Budos Band. Fillmore at the TLA, 334 South St. 215.922.1011. www.livenation.com Joshua Valocchi Making an all-too-rare Philadelphia appearance, Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-76982245716600392142007-12-11T15:46:00.000-05:002007-12-11T15:48:46.062-05:00Doug Wallen - Daily Dig! 12/11/07DigPhillyDecember 11, 2007 Tuesday Dig: Cold, Cold Heart Created By: Joshua Valocchi Posted: Dec 11, 2007 3:15 PM Basically, this little shindig is wrapped in an excuse-proof skin. Most of you probably live in Fishtown anyway. If not, there’s a good chance you’re couch-surfing there. It’s a Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-42045924180019569982007-12-11T14:35:00.000-05:002007-12-11T14:37:52.069-05:00Weekly Dig! Dec. 11-13thDigPhillyDecember 11, 2007 Weekly Dig! Dec. 11-13 Created By: Joshua Valocchi Posted: Dec 11, 2007 12:42 PM As the holidays approach and Old Man Winter finally gathers enough gumption to raise an admittedly shaky middle finger to global warming, Philly’s nightlife scene heats up to near-NYC levels,Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-46882524367336129942007-12-06T17:34:00.000-05:002007-12-11T14:35:22.508-05:00Grammar Debate - Daily Dig! 12/6/07DigPhillyDecember 6, 2007 Thursday Dig: Grammar Debate! Created By: Joshua Valocchi Posted: Dec 06, 2007 2:25 PM Updated: Dec 06, 2007 2:51 PM Local power pop purveyors Grammar Debate! (GD!) cart their jangly indie rock sensibilities out to Fairmount Thursday night as part of a four-band blowout at Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-32729487452350823752007-12-06T17:32:00.000-05:002007-12-11T14:35:46.557-05:00Aunt Dracula - Daily Dig! 12/5/07DigPhillyDecember 5, 2007 Wednesday Dig: Werewolves, waffles and weirdos Created By: Joshua Valocchi Posted: Dec 05, 2007 2:25 PM Updated: Dec 05, 2007 2:36 PM Holy psychedelic freakout, Batman! As if Aunt Dracula’s twisted take on post-punk wasn’t strangely endearing enough, they’ve recently added Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314906409948020402.post-43206114919324360862007-12-04T15:19:00.000-05:002007-12-04T15:30:27.374-05:00Weekly Dig! 12/4/07DigPhillyDecember 4, 2007 Weekly Dig! Created By: Joshua Valocchi Posted: Dec 04, 2007 In our never-ending efforts to keep our readers ahead of the hip-couture curve, we here at DigPhilly are implementing a new feature today: Dig! Today’s inaugural edition brings you the Sex Mob, turntables and karaoke that doesn't Joshua Valocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317097265114048035noreply@blogger.com0