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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Funky Friday Dance Party, Joe Cocker, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Miniature Tigers

Tonight the funk moves east to the National Constitution Center. Host of World Cafe, David Dye will be there DJing the Funky Friday Dance Party. This shindig is totally FREE and doors open at 4 p.m, dancin’ starts at 5. Anyone can go but you MUST RSVP. The party will also be broadcasted live on WXPN, so get out there and get funky!

Blues-y rock legend and grammy award winning singer Joe Cocker has been an established musician since the 1960′s. He has released over 21 studio albums and a number of hits, including his sensational cover of The Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends.” Cocker performs tonight at the Tower Theatre with Huey Lewis & The News. Tickets to the all ages show are $65-100, show begins at 8 p.m.

Professional creole stylist Buckwheat Zydeco will be in town tonight. He was the first zydeco artist to be signed to a major label, Island Records in 1986 and has appeared in numerous television and film appearances. He has also collaborated with Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Keith Richard, among others. Buckwheat Zydeco will be performing at the Sellersville Theater at 8 p.m. The venue’s cabaret area is cleared out so be sure to bring your dancin’ shoes! Tickets to the all ages show are $21.50, grab yours here.

Indie dream poppers Miniature Tigers have gained critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Spin, and have toured with acts such as Ben Folds and fun. Their latest release, Mia Pharaoh, an album that shines among others with enthusing synth-pop beats and blends of modern pop mixed with psychedelic rock. Below, watch a video for the song “Sex on the Regular” from the new album. Miniature Tigers play at the North Star Bar tonight with Team Spirit and Strange Seasons. Tickets to this all ages show are $10-12, show kicks off at 7 p.m.

Win a pair of tickets to the opening reception of “From Asbury Park To The Promised Land” at National Constitution Center

Be the first in line to see the exhibition “From Asbury Park To The Promised Land: The Life And Music Of Bruce Springsteen” at National Constitution Center! This boardwalk-themed event—which will take place from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15th—will feature performances by the B-Street Band (including Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez on drums) and nostalgic summertime treats such as boardwalk fries, Johnson’s popcorn, and salt-water taffy as well as beers from Flying Fish Brewing Company. This is your exclusive chance to tour ”From Asbury Park To The Promised Land” before it opens to the public!

To enter the contest, all you have to do is post a comment below (by 5 p.m. Friday, February 10th) and tell us why YOU want to attend the opening celebration. Five randomly picked winners will each win a pair of tickets for the event!  (Just make sure to use a valid email address when posting your comment; we promise not to sell your contact info or sign you up for anything—we just want to be able to get in touch with you if you win.)

[UPDATE 10:10 a.m.] The opening night reception is now SOLD OUT. If you haven’t purchased tickets yet but still want to go, you’ve got until 5 p.m. today to enter our contest!