Summer Season Concert Series - Philly Style: August 11th

Mann Music Center:

  Headliner: The Silk Road Ensemble w/ Yo-Yo Ma

  Opening Act: None Listed

  Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm 

  Tickets: $15; $20; $35; $56; $72 

 

  The Silk Road Ensemble is a collective of internationally renowned performers and composers from more than 20 countries. Each member's career illustrates a unique response to what is one of the artistic challenges of our times - maintaining the integrity of art rooted in authentic traditions while nourishing global connections. Many of the musicians first came together under the artistic direction of Yo-Yo Ma in 2000. Since then, in various configurations, Ensemble artists have collaborated on a diverse range of musical and multimedia projects, presenting innovative performances that spring from Eastern and Western traditions and contemporary musical crossroads. The Silk Road Ensemble has recorded five albums and performed to critical acclaim throughout Asia, Europe and North America. The Boston Globe has called the Ensemble “a kind of roving musical laboratory without walls,” and the Seattle Times, “instrumental and vocal artists of almost unimaginable virtuosity.” 

North Star Bar:

  Headliner: Radio 104.5fm Presents New Politics

  Opening Act: Funeral Party / Overlook

  Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7pm 

  Tickets: FREE SHOW!!

   

  New Politics pulses with frenetic energy, dynamic beats and smart lyrics. Their motto, “Fuck It” is crass and apathetic, but for the Copenhagen band it doesn’t mean giving up - its simply their meaning of taking chances with reckless abandon. David and Soren had been writing songs together for years had experimented with every imaginable style of music (every imaginable style) and suddenly recognized that the combination of their musical sensibilities, as witnessed on the 300 songs they’d penned together, created something new and interesting. David and Soren called Poul, another lifelong musician about to call it quits. In fact, the call came just a month after Poul had decided to give up music in favor of learning to be a professional bricklayer. Their trick is not to spend too much time worrying about the technical aspects of the music. Just play it with energy and passion, say “Fuck it” and everything else will take care of itself eventually.

Rittenhouse Square Park:

  Headliner: Phosphorescent

  Opening Act: Gang

  Show: 6pm 

  Tickets: FREE SHOW!!

  

  Matthew Houck, the Brooklynite behind Phosphorescent, is a rootsy singer-songwriter with a gothic sensibility and a way with a tune. But he also demonstrates an interest in pure sound. Stately countrified weepers dominated his 2005 album "Aw Come Aw Wry", as dry production emphasized the Will Oldhamesque cracks in his voice. But then there were tracks like "Endless Pt. 2", which added Beach Boys-style harmonies and toyed with the structural conventions of song. These latter inclinations move to the fore on his latest "Pride", his third full-length and first for the Dead Oceans label, that got him tons of internet attention! He's sure to cool off the night's heat and humidity for fans.

Trocadero:

  Headliner: Adalie - CD Release Show

  Opening Act: Sink or Swim / The Anchor Boys / The Running Ground

  Doors: 7pm / Show: 7:30pm 

  Tickets: $12 

   Hailing from the streets of Philly, these four young guys have accomplished a lot since starting the band in 2007. Founded by Derrek Siemieniuk (vocals/guitar), John Young (bass), and drummer, Matt Siemieniuk, the band has evolved their sound significantly. The progress became more evident when they inquired local friend and musician, Dan Kirk to join and share vocal and guitar duties to balance out their lineup. In 2009, following John's departure, Dan's brother D.J. stepped in to take his place as Adalie's permanent bass player. They've played in festivals such as Van’s Warped Tour, Rockstar’s Taste of Chaos Tour, as well as opening for many national acts. They draw a wide range of influences such as Taking Back Sunday, Thursday, Coheed and Cambria, Underoath, Glassjaw, as well as others, the band brings high-pitched vocals, the occasional raw-throated yowl, buzzsaw guitars, a healthy dose of sweet melodies and catchy choruses. Love or detest it, there’s a pretty happenin’ emo/screamo/pop-punk scene in Philly that only continues to grow, and local four-piece Adalie has vaulted near the top of that heap of bands just two years after forming.