Friday, August 19, 2011

Favorite of the week

During the Bush presidency, Dr. Will Kaufman began lecturing on Woody Guthrie to restore his own sanity. [click image for larger] Philadelphia Metro, August 19

Friday, August 12, 2011

Favorite of the week

While his band perished in the flames of reality TV faux conflict, Kuf Knotz came out of the experience with renewed vigor and a dedication to the local scene. [click for larger] Philadelphia Metro, August 12

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Favorite of the week

Cassavetes in Kensington:
After developing a West Coast-tested muscular, independent theater, John Rosenberg is prodding the conservatism of the Philly scene. PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER, July 14
Photo provided by Hella Fresh Theatre

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Favorite of the week

Brian Dwyer originally moved to Philadelphia to direct a documentary film on the Wing Bowl. But now, oddly, he wants to create Philly's best pizza parlor ever -- Pizza Brain! [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, June 24

Friday, June 24, 2011

Favorite of the week

J. Adam Russell was a cop in Pittsburgh, but he always wanted to be a writer. He had to move -- first to LA then to Philadelphia -- to make that happen. [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, June 17

Friday, June 10, 2011

Favorite of the week

While working in an art gallery during the day, Morgan Pinkstone listens to Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Whiskytown and Wilco. By night she shares her own melodic musings with Philadelphia. [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, June 10 2011
Ad comment: I can't decide what feels more shister-y: four exclamation points in a row or one little asterisk. 

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Favorite of the week

When Katie Morrison answered a Craigslist ad seeking a guitar player, she had no idea that she would one day become a prolific songwriter. [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, June 5
Ad comment: "Put the good dentures in tonight, Bessy! We're goin' to the Tritone for PBR and punk!"