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May 15, 2013 | 5:31 PM | By

Thee, Idea Men and friends cover Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie” in Nashville (playing MilkBoy on 6/13)

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On their way to SXSW in March, Philly’s Thee, Idea Men stopped by WRVU in Nashville, TN with tourmates Katie Frank & The Pheromones, Dan Orlando and WC Lindsay.  The group of local musicians performed a cover of Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie” live on the Vanderbilt University radio station, with Orlando on keys and Lindsay behind the camera.  Check out the footage below and see Thee, Idea Men live at MilkBoy on June 13th.  Dan Orlando will be at Kennett Flash on June 1st.  Tickets and information for both shows can be found here.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, News, Recordings, Scene, Dan Orlando, Katie Frank, Kennett Flash, Milkboy, Thee Idea Men, WC Lindsay
December 11, 2012 | 7:24 AM | By

Tonight’s Concert Picks: Tuesday Tune-Out with Thee, Idea Men and Katie Frank at PhilaMOCA, XPN Welcomes Raul Malo at World Cafe Live, Gretchen Lohse at Johnny Brenda’s

December’s Tuesday Tune-Out hosts Bands in the Backyard welcome the colorful indie rock of Thee, Idea Men and the folk rock of Katie Frank to PhilaMOCA for this week’s music and film event.  Both bands released new music this year – Thee, Idea Men put out Getcho Groo Von in May and Katie Frank shared her debut EP Covered Bridge Road in September.  Admission is $5 at the door for the all-ages show, and more information can be found here.  Below, stream and download Thee, Idea Men’s “She’s Got the Wand.”

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FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, Scene, Gretchen Lohse, Johnny Brenda's, Katie Frank, PhilaMOCA, Raul Malo, Thee Idea Men, Tuesday Tune-Out, World Cafe Live
December 6, 2012 | 4:40 PM | By

Get into the “Season of Giving” with Hurricane Sandy Relief Concerts in Atlantic City and at MilkBoy

Trevor Gordon Hall will play a Hurricane Sandy benefit at MilkBoy tonight

More efforts for Hurricane Sandy relief are popping up in the tri-state region this weekend, beginning with a show headlined by none other than Shakey himself. Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Trey Anastasio of Phish, and Everest have collaboratively organized a benefit show at The Borgata in Atlantic City for this evening. Proceeds from tonight’s show will be directed to the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief effort, which you can contribute to here. Anastasio, who formerly lived in Pronceton, will be performing a special acoustic set for tonight’s benefit. General admission tickets for the all-ages benefit are available at our concert calendar here; the concert starts at 8. Below, check out Anastasio’s Acoustic Barn performance of “Time Turns Elastic.”

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FILED UNDER: Concert Previews, Events, News, 61 North, American Red Cross, BITBY, Brian LaPann, Casey Alvarez, Christie Lenee, Everest, Hurricane Sandy Relief, Ill Doots, Lucy Stone, Neil Young, No Good Sister, OhBree, PHILLYANTHROPY, Phish, Restore The Shore, The Borgata, Thee Idea Men, Trevor Gordon Hall, Trey Anastasio
October 17, 2012 | 1:30 PM | By

Watch Thee Idea Men’s BITBY video (playing CMJ Music Marathon in NYC tomorrow night, Gunner’s Run on 10/28)

Part of the Philadelphia delegation heading up to New York City this week for the CMJ Music Marathon, local rock band Thee Idea Men will be playing the TurnStyle showcase at Ella’s Lounge tomorrow night.  Following CMJ, Thee Idea Men return to Philadelphia for a show with Lucy Stone at Gunner’s Run; the hometown show is free, and more information can be found here.  Thee Idea Men recently recorded a video with Bands In the Backyard for their song “She’s Got the Walk,” which you can watch below.

Other local acts taking part in the CMJ Music Marathon include Gracie, City Rain, Ape School, The Lawsuits, Lushlife, Pissed Jeans, Dangerous Ponies, Daughn Gibson and Free Energy.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, Scene, BITBY, CMJ Music Marathon, Gunner's Run, Lucy Stone, Thee Idea Men
September 28, 2012 | 3:30 PM | By

Watch a stop-motion adventure video from Thee, Idea Men (playing MilkBoy Philly tonight)

Philly rock band Thee, Idea Men have very active imaginations and some killer doodling skills.  Their video for the raucous and catchy “Getcho Groo Vonnn” is a cartoon stop-motion drama wherein the main character finds himself whisked away on a magic carpet adventure after having an argument with his girlfriend.  Does he ever return home?  Watch the video below to find out.  Thee, Idea Men play MilkBoy Philly tonight with The Silent Comedy and The Grand Nationals.  Tickets are $10 here and doors are at 8:30 p.m. for the 21+ show.

Getcho Groo Vonnn from Thee, Idea Men on Vimeo.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, Milkboy Philly, Thee Idea Men