2008 Woodie Awards
Philadelphia concluded their 11th annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and the Philly Fringe Festival on Sept. 15. The festivals began on Aug. 31 and ran for three weeks. According to Philadelphia's official festival website, The Philadelphia Live Arts festival are events that are performed by successful contemporary artists.
Everyday a new solider is injured in Iraq. Families fear about their loved ones fighting for our country. We hear about the deaths and the injuries but never see the obstacles that these wounded soldiers will face when they come home from Iraq. Last week, under the direction of Soprano's star, James Gandolfini, HBO ran a week-long documentary entitled "Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq.
The American Idol 2005 winner is getting ready to release her sophomore album. Carrie Underwood's second album, Carnival Ride, will be released on Oct. 23. The first single "So Small" has already topped the charts and broken records. "So Small" entered Billboard's digital song chart at No.
Kelly Clarkson announced plans for a major tour for her new album "My December" in April. Only a few months later, in June, the tour was cancelled. According to the concert promoter, LiveNation, ticket sales were not as strong as they had hoped. The 38- city tour was set to begin June 11 in Portland, Ore.
Mocha Mud Pie. Award-winning singer/songwriter, Jason LeVasseur slipped those three words into every song he played Wednesday, Sept. 19 in Jazzman's Café. With just a guitar, a harmonica and his big drum, LeVasseur took command of the stage. LeVasseur's acoustic, pop-rock style and relatable, memorable lyrics made for a great night of entertainment.
Yellow lights flood the crowd. A cloud of synthetic fog and smoke slowly swirls above the heads of those crammed in the standing area of Philadelphia's Trocadero Theater on Friday, Sept. 21. The anticipation can be felt each time someone comes on stage to give a sound test.
1) Artist: Eddie Vedder Song: Into the Wild Label: RCA-J-Monkeywrench 2) Artist: Sea Wolf Song: Leaves the River Label: Dangerbird 3) Artist: Matt Pond PA Song: Last Light Label: Altitude 4) Artist: Shout Out Louds Song: Our Ill Wills Label: Merge 5) Artist: Kevin Drew Song: Spirit If.