The Hustle CD Release

Still haven't had your fill of Philly music? Not impressed by our scene?

GO to World Cafe Live Upstairs tomorrow- Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 8:00pm

These guys are amazing, seriously. I have written about them before and I will not stop writing until every reader has either purchased the CD or gone to see them.


Kuf Knotz and The Hustle are an an amazing group from Philadelphia and tomorrow they will be celebrating the release of their CD, 3,4,5. Led by emcee, Kuf Knotz and pianist/vocalist Nora Wittaker, The Hustle fuses genres across the board, creating a sound that is uniquely there own. Check here for my previous blog about them.





Kuf's former band members The Dialects, will be opening for The Hustle. The Dialects are somewhere between reggae and hip-hop...but in a good way.



Still not enough for you? Then you're a typical Philadelphian but as an added bonus, I will be there too!!

Shows to See This Weekend

Nothing to do this weekend?

Saturday night, head to World Cafe Live Downstairs for the final performance of Philly's own Burn Down All Stars. After a successful career, the boys of Burn Down All Stars bid goodbye to their fans. But don't worry- they're splitting so they can work on their solo projects- so you haven't heard the last of these talented performers.




Sat. July 19
8:00 All Ages
World Cafe Live Downstairs
Also Playing: SOJA, Fear Nuttin Band








Sunday, catch Back Door Slam, also at World Cafe Live. While they may be young, this rock/blues trio is destined for success. Imagine Jimi Hendrix meets John Mayer meets BB King. I saw them this weekend and they are truly amazing. Please Please Please go see this show- you won't be disappointed





Sun. July 20
7:30pm All Ages
World Cafe Live Downstairs
Also Playing: Eoin Harrington

Fire Starter- Burn Down All Stars

Today's song of the day comes from Philadelphia on and off hip-hop collective, the Burn Down All Stars. These guys are truly amazing. After a lengthy appearance on the first season of Fuse TV Bodog Battle of the Bands, Ropeadope Digital's Burn Down All Stars went from a local to an international audience. Criticized on the show for their large size, the band maintains that it is their size that makes their music so unique. While currently working on solo projects, BDAS still performs collectively when the opportunity presents itself. Seriously, look at a picture of these guys.


How can you not be intrigued?

Check out "Fire Starter" on the band's myspace.

And because I usually include a video, this is "Anthem" by the Burn Down All Stars

Please Vote for the Burn Down All Stars

Hey guys, so I don't do this often but this is a very good band and they are friends of mine and they're competing to open the Projekt Revolution Tour when it comes to Philly.


So, short and sweet:
Vote for the Burn Down All Stars buy clicking here
vote on the upper right hand side. you can vote as many times as you want.