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June 18, 2013 | 10:35 AM | By

A Philly birthday salute to Paul McCartney

Screen Shot 2013-06-18 at 9.44.33 AM Happy Birthday Paul McCartney. Today, Sir Paul turns 71. Below, listen to a few covers of McCartney songs by Philly Locals Birdie Busch, Modern Inventors, Juston Stens and the Get Real Gang, and a couple from the birthday boy as well.

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FILED UNDER: Artists, Downloads, Recordings, Birdie Busch, Juston Stens and the Get Real Gang, Modern Inventors, Paul McCartney
June 17, 2013 | 3:24 PM | By

Photos: Junip and Birdie Busch played Union Transfer

Junip | Photo by Rachel Barrish | raddrhapsodies.com

Junip | Photo by Rachel Barrish | raddrhapsodies.com

All photos by Rachel Barrish | raddrhapsodies.com

Last night at Union Transfer, the Jose Gonzalez-fronted Junip brought its folk-infused, majestically arranged indie rock to Philly, on tour in support of its self-titled latest LP. Opening the show was Philadelphia songwriter and singer Birdie Busch and her band, who released the equally folky / vibey Birdie Busch and the Greatest Night earlier this year. Check out photos from the show in the gallery below.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Photos + Videos, Events, Birdie Busch, Jose Gonzalez, Junip, Union Transfer
June 16, 2013 | 10:30 AM | By

Tonight’s Concert Picks: Junip with Birdie Busch at Union Transfer, Alessi’s Ark at Johnny Brenda’s, Jackie Paper at Ortlieb’s Lounge

Led by Swedish songwriter Jose Gonzales, the band Junip, is sharing the stage with Philadelphia singer Birdie Busch tonight at Union Transfer. Known for their soft, but invigorating sound, both musicians take their own spin on folk by mixing blues progressions with atmospheric, psychedelic breaths, soft rock riffs, and delicate lyrics. Find more information and tickets for tonight’s show here. Watch Birdie Busch’s “These Banks” from her PledgeMusic-funded album, The Greatest Night, below.

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FILED UNDER: Artists, Events, Alessi's Ark, Azure Ray, Birdie Busch, Bright Eyes, Drive-By Truckers, Jackie Paper, Johnny Brenda's, Junip, Ortlieb's Lounge, Union Transfer
May 30, 2013 | 11:37 AM | By

The Week So Far: 12 must-read stories on The Key (incl. The Districts, Mavis Staples, Birdie Busch and more)

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Miles Davis would have celebrated his 87th birthday on Sunday.  Check out some live footage of the legendary trumpet player’s 1970 show at the old Electric Factory [link]

Diplo curated a summer playlist featuring James Blake, Daft Punk, Laura Mvula and more for Vulture [link]

XPN’s Gotta Hear Song of the Week is Mavis Staples‘ cover of the Funkadelic track “Can You Get to That” [link]

Singer-songwriter / fiddler Sara Watkins recorded a session for Folkadelphia [link]

Birdie Busch will be releasing her recent PledgeMusic-funded album on vinyl and donating proceeds to the IHM Literacy Center in West Philadelphia [link]

Dock Street Beer Run announces the line-up for their June 9th 5k / music festival event, including On the Water, Norwegian Arms and Post Sun Times [link]

Sonja Sofia is profiled in the latest installment of Kettle Pot Tracks’ On the Hill series [link]

Local power rockers Lantern unveiled a new song called “Evil Eye” and the cover art for their upcoming LP Rock ‘N’ Roll Rorschach [link]

Watch a video of The Districts performing at The Porch at 30th Street Station yesterday for XPN’s Philly Local Busker series [link]

Folk duo Arborea shared a new video for their song “Pale Horse Phantasm”; they’ll be at the Highwire Gallery on June 9th for a Folkadelphia Presents show [link]

The Photon Band is back with a new album and a show at Johnny Brenda’s on July 6th [link]

Newish Philly outfit Divers were the subject of this week’s Key Studio Session [link]

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, News, Recordings, Scene, Arborea, Birdie Busch, Diplo, Divers, Lantern, Mavis Staples, Miles Davis, Norwegian Arms, On The Water, Post Sun Times, Sara Watkins, Sonja Sofya, The Districts
May 3, 2013 | 12:01 PM | By

Tickets to The Lindsey Buckingham Appreciation Society’s performance of Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk at Johnny Brenda’s on 9/21 now on sale

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Several weeks ago we announced the next series of shows from The Lindsey Buckingham Appreciate Society, performing the Mac’s Tusk in its entirety at Johnny Brenda’s on Saturday, September 21st. We just found out that tickets to the show are on sale now. The current TLBAS members features founding members Charlie Hall (vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with Jens Lekman, The War on Drugs, Windsor for the Derby, Tommy Guerrero and leader of the Philadelphia-based male choral ensemble The Silver Ages) and Patrick Berkery (who has played drums with The War on Drugs, Pernice Brothers, Danielson, John Wesley Harding, Mazarin and others) joined by past TLBAS co-conspirators Tony Goddess (Papas Fritas, Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents), Birdie Busch (a Philadelphia-based singer and songwriter), Dave Hartley (The War on Drugs, Nightlands), and Eliza Hardy Jones (Buried Beds). Go here for more information and tickets.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Events, News, Birdie Busch, Charlie Hall, Eliza Hardy, Patrick Berkery, The Lindsey Buckingham Appreciation Society
March 15, 2013 | 8:00 AM | By

My Morning Download: “Part of Apart” by Birdie Busch and the Greatest Night

bird-banddiner One of our favorite local singer-songwriters Birdie Busch is featured this week as part of World Cafe host David Dye’s World Cafe: Next series on the Cafe and NPR Music. Here’s what Kate Bracaglia, contributor to The Key and Underwater Explosions blogger writes:

Philadelphia’s whimsical, verse-weaving siren, has always had a way with storytelling. Her lyrics are quirky, candid and infused with a sense of sentimentality. Busch’s latest release, Birdie Busch and the Greatest Night, is her fourth album showcasing her folk-pop fusion. She recorded it live alongside bandmates Ross Bellenoit, Thomas Bendel, Carl Cheeseman, Todd Erk and W. Craig Hendrix. The record is a tale of celebration and struggle — delving into issues like finding time for your passions, staying focused and true to yourself.

Download “Part of Apart” from Birdie Busch and the Greatest Night below via World Cafe and NPR Music.
Listen to the full World Cafe: Next podcast with Birdie Busch here.
You can subscribe to David Dye’s weekly World Cafe: Next podcasts here.

Purchase the album here.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Downloads, Recordings, Birdie Busch, Birdie Busch and the Greatest Night, My Morning Download, World Cafe
March 12, 2013 | 5:36 PM | By

Get two-for-one tickets to the Musicians on Call benefit concert with Birdie Busch, Joseph Arthur and Shemekia Copeland

BirdGNThis Thursday brings the 9th Annual Musicians on Call benefit concert, a fundraiser show for the local nonprofit that brings live music to the bedsides of hospital patients in the Delaware Valley. Performing are Philly’s Birdie Busch and the Greatest Night (pictured), Joseph Arthur and Shemekia Copeland, and for the next 24 hours, you can get two-for-the-price-of-one tickets. Just enter the promo code “KEYMOC” when you purchase your tickets. Below, watch Busch’s video for “These Banks.”

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, News, Birdie Busch, Joseph Arthur, Musicians On Call, Shemekia Copeland, World Cafe Live