Rockaphilly

Finally, a proper replacement for my old monthly show schedules! New website http://rockaphilly.com hosts a complete listing of Philadelphia concert venues organized by neighborhood, as well as a list of upcoming shows and ticket prices. This will be an indispensable tool for me when I move back in the fall. It's kind of like Citypaper or Philadelphia Weekly, only more comprehensive, online, and not supported by prostitution advertisements (yet).
Thanks to Phil Smith for bringing this to my attention! (apparently his cousin Mike Curving did some programming for the project)

I'm Promoting My First Show

Hey kids!
On my 21st birthday (June 4th), I will be promoting my very first non-college-related show at The Auction House in Audubon, NJ. It will benefit To Write Love On Her Arms, a cause that means a great deal to me due to the struggles of people that I love. Music will be provided by Troubador, Letters From The Prom, Pennsylvania folk trio Darry Miller & The Veil, and local YouTube phenomenon Christina Grimmie and friends. Tickets will be $10, and you can RSVP on Facebook here. Be sure to get tickets in advance when they become available and/or arrive early, as this is an intimate venue that is sure to sell out!

On a related note, help make sure that I do not lose the ability to promote in Philly before I get started, and help support the indie and DIY promoters and venues that have been creating such an awesome scene for us there by signing this petition against a city council bill that would require official contracts and other paperwork to be submitted to the city for approval 30 days in advance of each event. We don't want the arts in the same hands as the SEPTA strike.

Peace, love, and rock'n'roll,
Foxy

Summer Info

For my readers' information, I have a summer job as the assistant pool manager at Sandy Cove in North East, MD. This substantially affects

• the amount of time I have to devote to this blog
• the amount of shows I can go to
• the location of shows that I go to and that I'm interested in
• and my access to the internet (ordinarily I have it in my room, but right now it's down and I'm in the "business center")

I'll still be going to shows and reviewing them and posting other stuff as I'm able, but it may be a little erratic. For future reference, I'll be in Philly for the fall semester and hopefully at Oxford (yes, in England) for the spring but I'll try to keep up and increase guest blogger (contributor?) involvement so you are all provided with content (fairly) regularly.