bookmark_borderThe Philly Music Scene

PHILADELPHIA — The local music scene has been suffering all across the USA. There is an oversupply and an under-demand of music. More and more artists have been forced to give away their music and/or play for free. With an oversupply of cheap music how can local music venues stay in business? Answer: they can not.

Recently, three famous Philly venues known for their support of local bands have abruptly closed their doors. The North Star Bar, Jus Java (in Norristown) and the Legendary Dobbs (on South Street) went out of business without notice cancelling all upcoming shows.

DOBBS

bookmark_borderFree Concerts

Throughout the Delaware Vally you can find free music on a daily basis. Wednesday nights you can visit the stage at Sam Ash in King of Prussia. There is also a weekly show on Wednesdays at the Shadyside Tavern in Downingtown. Thursdays at the Sprout Music Collective in West Chester offers a great stage and atmosphere. There’s quite a few Fridays in Honey Brook at the Golf Club. The last Saturday of the month you can catch an afternoon show at Saxby’s in Haverford. Every Sunday from noon to four you can catch acts at Jus Java in Norristown. Here are a few more options:

Tuesdays
Da Vinci’s Pub, Collegeville
Falls Taproom, Philadelphia

Wednesdays
Fennario Coffee & Tobacco, West Chester
Boxcar Brewpub, West Chester
The Legendary Dobbs, Philadelphia
The Grape Room, Philadelphia

Thursdays
Picasso Bar, Media
American Barber Company, Collegeville

Fridays
Wellington Square Bookshop, Exton (2nd Friday)
Higher Ground, West Chester (last Friday of the month)

Mondays
The Grape Room, Philadelphia

bookmark_borderHalloween Hayday!

The mission of Glen Foerd on the Delaware is to connect visitors to the legacy of Glen Foerd through programs in the arts, nature and history and to preserve and protect the landscape, buildings and collections for the enjoyment of the community and future generations.

Glen Foerd is a Fairmount Park property operated by the Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation in cooperation with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and supported in part by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.

Halloween Hayday!
Glen Foerd on the Delaware and Three Monkeys Cafe are teaming up to bring you a day of hayrides and children’s crafts and activities to get you into the Halloween spirit on Saturday, October 17th from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Admission $5 per child, adults are free! Parking and admission will be held at Three Monkeys Cafe, 9645 James Street, not at Glen Foerd.