Tag Archives: music

Charlie Gracie 1936 – 2022

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Tina

I was sad to discover that Charlie Gracie, whose song “Butterfly” was a huge hit in 1957, passed away on Saturday. I met him when I was a freelance photographer for a small local paper in 2016. I was covering … Continue reading →

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Breaking out the Audio Cassettes

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Joe

Lately I’ve been giving the internet radio stations and podcasts a rest in favor of the magic of analog tape. There’s a few audio cassettes sitting around work, and I bought a few more from home. The “portable” stereo I’m … Continue reading →

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Preview of 2022

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Joe

We saw this group of Mummers practicing for New Years Day along 2 Street this past weekend. I’m not sure what band this was, but they sounded great!

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I Want My Polka Music TV!

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Joe_Williams

When I purchased my first Roku about 8 years ago I quickly became convinced that it was the best $60 I had ever spent. The house I moved into in the mid-1990s was wired throughout it’s three floors for cable, … Continue reading →

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Looking South – The Royal Theater

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Tina

I am mournful to report the obliteration of another piece of Philadelphia’s past. The Royal Theater on 15th and South was built in 1919, and showcased African American entertainers. While it may not be as historically significant as the city’s other gems, it was … Continue reading →

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