There are some days when you feel like listening to live music while eating something great. In these cases, you can try to smuggle a ribeye into a show at the Fillmore—or, you can read this guide. Check out the 12 places across Philly where you can eat shrimp and grits and be serenaded by a saxophonist, post up at a laid-back spot to see some jazz, or eat a sandwich named after Miles Davis.
This article was created in partnership with VENU. Billboard’s highly anticipated Live Music Summit presented by VENU made its return this year, marking its second gathering and celebration since its hiatus in 2019. The summit’s comeback is in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry. Attendees experienced a dynamic mix of…
Looking to enjoy some live music but not in the mood for the masses typically found at Bridgestone Arena, Ascend Amphitheater, and Ryman Auditorium shows? For a more intimate experience—one where you can actually see the faces of the musicians on stage—check out these smaller, equally impressive local venues. 3rd and Lindsley Neighborhood: SoBro There’s…
People crowd outside a former live music venue in eastern Seoul, June 3, 2023. Korea Times photo by Jon Dunbar This is the first part in a three-part series intended to raise awareness of Korea’s elusive live music scene and help more people find it. It seems like more people are asking online how to…
Some of the biggest names in music — The Roots, Pink, McCoy Tyner, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, Christian McBride and The War on Drugs, just to name a few — first got their start on Philadelphia stages, solidifying the city as a certifiable music hotbed. Philly’s music scene (spanning genres from rock and jazz to…
Valentino’s farewell takes place in Piazza Mignanelli, where 33 creations by the last emperor of fashion enter into dialogue with artist Joana Vasconcelos. The spaces of PM23, which will host the public viewing for the designer, who died at 93, are also home to the project VENUS – Valentino Garavani through the eyes of Joana…
When it comes to live music venues in NYC, you can expect a particular kind of atmosphere from those in Manhattan. Radio City Music Hall’s resplendent cushioned seating and Terminal 5’s 3,000-person sprawl have their place, but if you have your sights on the best indie rock bands, DIY vibes and a reasonable sightline to…