Phaces of the Week: March 10-14
Submitted by jstudent on Fri, 2008-03-14 17:29.
3. New Philly skyscraper: City Paper already planning
Skyscraper Madness for 2011.
2. Hillary Clinton: And we didn’t even mention that you have to
Weekend planner: All the movies still suck and everybody’s Irish this weekend
Submitted by jstudent on Fri, 2008-03-14 16:56.
[ ] Philly EDGE is not sure why you’d even consider going to the movies this weekend. Opening in theatres near you (as opposed to the recommended films here, which will prolly not be near you):
Doomsday: Like The Road Warrior without the Jew-hater.
Horton Hears a Who: Jim Carrey continues to morph into Jerry Lewis meets Robin Williams. We expect him to host a telethon for hirsute rehab patients any year now.
Never Back Down: Dude, just hold auditions for a fucking remake of The Karate Kid and be done with it. Ralph Macchio is not busy; Pat Morita, on the other hand, is dead.
Times:
[ ] Drink. Everybody else is doin’ it.
- Play Rock Band at Whiskey Tango in NE Philly tonight.
Soap Dogg? Snoop to guest on One Life to Live
Submitted by jstudent on Fri, 2008-03-14 15:32.
Further killing all sense of importance that hip-hop still has (if any), former porn director pee-wee football coach gangsta rapper Snoop Dogg will appear on upcoming episodes of One Life To Live, the ABC daytime soap opera based in a fictional Philly suburb. Yes, he will perform. (AP via Google)
Philly EDGE Scrapple: Flyers fan goes nuts, Shmitten Kitten and ‘I blog, therefore I suck’?
Submitted by jstudent on Fri, 2008-03-14 14:49.
This week’s leftover scraps…
Philly Sports Backwash
[ ] After the Flyers dropped their second in a row to the Maple Leafs Wednesday night, a caller to Glen Macnow’s show on WIP-AM (610) got a little fired up.
Local Hottie of the Day
Submitted by jstudent on Fri, 2008-03-14 14:43.
On the heels of this post yesterday (dancing Amber!), we figured we might as well give this tidbit its own home:
A Holland (Bucks County) man is scouring the region for hot girls (like the young lady to the right) to interview, profile, defile, solicit, etc. for this website.
News to reuse: National Potato Chip Day, say Rupert Holmes told you to escape… and how many plants can you get for $200,000?
Submitted by jstudent on Fri, 2008-03-14 11:48.
[ ] Campaign update: A debate between Senators Barack Obama (D- Ill.) and Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) is set for the Constitution Center in Philly on April 16. (AP via Philebrity)… Michelle Obama raised the roof at Abington High School yesterday. (Intelligencer)
Philly Sports Backwash: Name that puppy, a real Phils preview and where’s Ed Pinckney when you need him?
Submitted by jstudent on Thu, 2008-03-13 16:43.
[ ] Obviously trying to horn in on all the clamor over the unnamed Bucks emu, the Double-A Trenton Thunder, who are thinking about fielding an entire team of just mascots, are having a contest to name the team’s latest addition, a puppy born to the club’s Golden Retriever, Chase.
Club News: Hot girls, Reed’s tonight, new club in Southampton and ‘burbs Bunny loose at SXSW
Submitted by jstudent on Thu, 2008-03-13 16:37.
[ ] Here’s a quick plea to get you to vote for former Philly EDGE cover model Amber Stratton at College Mansion.com. There are other Philly-area girls involved in the 2008 Mansion Madness hottest college girl contest as well (Briana and Christy), but they were never on our cover.
AAARGH! Madness overkill!!! …sigh….Philly EDGE worries that one day everything will be decided by bracket format tournaments and that if it comes down to the Best Condiment, far too many people like ketchup more than mustard…. And we really like mustard.
Oh - and do, by all means, watch Amber dance to The Divinyls. The video is safe-for-work, but best not tempt yourself like that, ‘kay?
[ ] Plenty of single people will be in Blue Bell tonight when Preston & Steve host one of their Desperately Single mixers at Reed’s (Rt. 202 and 73). It’s invite-only from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but go after 9 p.m. when all the eligibles are liquored up and ready.
[ ] The man struck and killed by an Amtrak train on SEPTA’s R7 line near Croydon Station earlier this week may have been at Brady’s Irish Pub II prior to the accident. (Courier Times)
[ ] Tigersharks (727 2nd Street Pike, Southampton; 215.953.SHRK), a new club scheduled to open later this spring in Bucks County, is now looking to staff its operation.
[ ] The funniest bald man in America, Paul Mooney, is set to appear through Saturday at Helium in Philly. (Impresario)
We mean haha funny, not funny like this guy.
Since we’re talking funny business, we wouldn’t be at all surprised to see Emily Murphy of Pottstown show up on the Helium stage one of these days. The George Washington University student is part of the school’s comedy team that will compete next Wednesday in the semi-finals of the RooftopComedy First Annual National College Comedy Competition.
"I'm just trying to keep my focus these days," says Murphy, 20, who was also recently named one of D.C.'s funniest college students in another competition. For her Rooftop performance she had to cut her five-minute routine down to three, "which wasn't easy!"
Murphy, a member of GW's improvisational comedy group Recess, says her parents actually are happy about her budding career as a stand-up comic.
"I want to go in the Peace Corps, but my dad says I'm going to New York and Hollywood instead," she says.
(USA TODAY).
[ ] ‘Burbs resident Shannon James, you know her best as Playboy’s Miss May 2007, is set to help host the Playboy party at SXSW in Austin (Texas) tonight. There are plenty of Philadelphians out there; she is the hottest. By. Far.
(Those links are work-safe, but don’t go too far...)
News to reuse: Do you have Mike Schmidt in a bottle? Hillary=Santorum, and adequate parking in Newtown
Submitted by jstudent on Thu, 2008-03-13 12:40.
[ ] Yesterday, Phoodie.info let us know about the new Pierre Robert wine; today a press release lets us know that Hall of Fame Phillies 3B Mike Schmidt is launching his own wine label.
Philly Sports Backwash: Philly college basketball alive and well, high schools too, NFL Films not-so-much
Submitted by jstudent on Wed, 2008-03-12 16:57.
[ ] Dept. of We Meant to Post This Yesterday, But Now It’s Better: Mount Laurel-based NFL Films cut nearly 10 percent of its workers this week. (BurlCo Times)
…and now there’s this incredible take of how late NFL Films/Philly TV guy John Facenda (think “frozen tundra”) might have narrated the layoffs courtesy of Kissing Suzy Kolber. In Facenda’s voice…
UNEMPLOYMENT...
The very word conjures images of stumblebums, have-nots, Top Ramen and public library internet users. But on this day, it finds itself swaddled around the chroniclers of gladiators and philosopher-kings.
Under the forbidding skies of a cold, harsh March morn, National Football League Films head man Steve Sabol did meet with 21 of his compatriots for a fateful announcement that would forever change the course of history…. (more)
Philly EDGE Track of the Week: The A.K.A.s (Are Everywhere!)
Submitted by jstudent on Wed, 2008-03-12 15:08.
This week’s TotW is “Dead Flowers Forever” from The A.K.A.s (Are Everywhere!) whose new disc drops Tuesday. The band plays the Manhattan Room (15 W. Girard Ave. Philadelphia; 215.739.5577) with Jena Berlin and DJ Brown that night at 8 p.m.
Philly EDGE's BIG Concert List Mar. 12- 18
Submitted by jstudent on Wed, 2008-03-12 14:31.Philadelphia
The Barbary
951 Frankford Ave (At Frankford and Columbus Blvd)
Philadelphia
Tickets: 1.866.468.7619
Le Loup, The Ruby Sons, The Private Sea: Mar. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Beach House: Apr. 3, 6:30 p.m.
Citizens Bank Park
Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia
ComcastTIX.com
1.800.298.4200
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band: June 14, 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT
Colonial Theater
227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Tickets: 610.917.1228
Johnny Winter: Mar. 21, 8 p.m.
Electric Factory
3421 Willow Street, Philadelphia
Tickets: 215.LOVE.222
The Pogues: Mar. 13, 8:30 p.m.
Lifehouse w/ Matt Nathanson and honeyhoney: Apr. 3, 8:30 p.m.
Spoon w/ The Walkmen: April 10
21 & Under Tour: Soulja Boy w/ Lil Mama and V.I.C.: Apr. 17, 8:30 p.m.
The Starting Line w/ with Bayside, Four Years Strong and Steel Train: Apr. 18, 8 p.m.
Lou Reed: Apr. 19, 8:30 p.m.
In Flames w/ Children of Bodom and A Life Once Lost: Apr. 24, 8:30 p.m.
Mindless Self Indulgence w/ The Birthday Massacre: May 2, 8 p.m.
Anti-Flag w/ Street Dogs, The Briggs and Fake Problems: May 3, 7:30 p.m.
My Chemical Romance: May 6 and 7, 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT
Seether and Flyleaf: May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Thrice w/ Circa Survive and Pelican: May 9, 8:30 p.m.
Rilo Kiley: June 5, 8:30 p.m.
Festival Pier
Columbus Blvd. & Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia
Tickets: 215.569.9400
Honda Civic Tour ft. Panic At The Disco w/ Motion City Soundtrack and The Hush Sound: May 9, 7 p.m.
Fillmore at the TLA
334 South Street, Philadelphia
Tickets: 215.922.1011
Robin Trower: Mar. 12, 8 p.m.
Grimace Federation and Black Landlord w Philly Slick and Steven Bloodbath: Mar. 15, 9 p.m.
Mae: Mar. 16, 8 p.m.
Sick Puppies w/ Dropping Daylight and Jealousy Curve: Mar. 20, 8 p.m.
The Sub City Take Action Tour ft. Every Time I Die w/ From First To Last, Bless The Fall, August Burns Red and The Human Abstract: Mar. 22, 8 p.m.
Say Anything w/ Manchester Orchestra, Biffy Clyro and Weatherbox: Mar. 26, 7 p.m. SOLD OUT
Drive-By Truckers: Mar. 27, 9 p.m.
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks w/ John Vanderslice: Mar. 29, 9 p.m.
Jesse Malin: Apr. 2, 8 p.m.
Sasha & Digweed: Apr. 3, 9 p.m.
Les Savy Fav: Apr. 5, 9 p.m.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Apr. 6, 8 p.m.
Minus The Bear w/ Portugal. The Man: Apr. 8, 8 p.m.
AP Tour ft. All Time Low, The Rocket Summer, The Matches, Sonny and Forever the Sickest Kids: Apr. 10, 7 p.m. SOLD OUT
Mike Doughty's Band w/ The Panderers: Apr.11, 9 p.m.
Kathleen Edwards w/ Dan Wilson: Apr. 12, 9 p.m.
Estelle hosted by John Legend: Apr. 13, 8 p.m.
The Greyboy Allstars: Apr. 16, 8 p.m.
Sara Bareilles w/ Rachael Yamagata and David Ford: Apr. 24, 9 p.m. SOLD OUT
The B-52’s w/ Eagle Seagull: Apr. 25, 9 p.m.
C U LaTour: Ministry’s Final World Tour w/ Meshuggah: Apr. 29, 8 p.m.
Bamboozle Road Show feat. Saves the Day w/ Armor for Sleep, Set Your Goals, Metro Station and Lydia: May 1, 6:30 p.m.
Arch Enemy w/ Dark Tranquility, Divine Heresy and Firewind: May 9, 8 p.m.
The Black Keys w/ Buffalo Killers: May 16, 9 p.m. SOLD OUT
DeVotchKa w/ Basia Bulat: May 17, 9 p.m.
Pennywise w/ Strung Out and Authority Zero: May 30, 8 p.m.
The Breeders: June 8, 8 p.m.
Ladytron w/ Datarock: June 26, 9 p.m.
The Fire
412 West Girard Ave., Philadelphia
Tickets: 267.671.9298
Moka: March 15, 10 p.m.
First Unitarian Church
2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Tickets: 215.563.3980
Tilly & The Wall, Capgun Coup, The Bee Team: Mar. 19, 8 p.m.
Mountain Goats and The Moaners: Mar. 20, 8 p.m.
Why?, Cryptacize, Br Danielson: Mar. 21, 8 p.m.
Xiu Xiu: Mar. 26, 8 p.m.
Eels: Mar. 28, 8 p.m.
Murder by Death, O’Death and Kiss Kiss: Apr. 3, 8 p.m.
Owen, Unwed Sailor, Brooke Waggoner: Apr. 6, 8 p.m.
The Felice Brothers: Apr. 11, 8 p.m.
Rogue Wave: Apr. 15, 8 p.m.
Tapes n’ Tapes: Apr. 22, 8 p.m.
Tokyo Police Club: Apr. 28, 8 p.m.
Havana
105 S. Main Street, New Hope
Tickets: 215.862.1933
John Eddie: Mar. 15, 10 p.m.
Gina Sicilia: Mar. 16, 7 p.m.
John Hammond: Apr. 3, 8 p.m.
Duke Robillard: Apr. 20, 8 p.m.
Eric Steckel: May 17 and 18, 4 p.m.
VINX: May 21
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 Frankford Ave. (Frankford & Girard), Philadelphia
The Holy Fuck: Mar. 20, 9 p.m.
Sons & Daughters and Bodies Of Water: Mar. 23, 8 p.m.
Acid Mothers Temple and Danava: Mar. 24, 9 p.m.
Blitzen Trapper w/ Fleet Foxes: Mar. 26, 9 p.m.
O'Death, Langhorne Slim and Wes Mattheu and the New Way Down: Mar. 28, 9 p.m.
Caribou and Fuck Buttons: Mar. 29, 9 p.m.
Wolf Eyes: Apr. 7, 8 p.m.
Superdrag: April 12, 9 p.m.
Clinic: May 30, 9 p.m.
John & Peter’s
96 S. Main Street, New Hope
Tickets: 215.862.5981
Open Mics every Monday
An American Chinese: Mar. 12
Society Beat w/Tom Malm: Mar. 13
Brother Eye w/ Arms Race: Mar. 14
The Feathertops: Mar, 15, 3 p.m.
Future 86: Mar. 15, 9:30 p.m.
The Billies: Mar. 16, 3 p.m.
Ed Wilson & Company: Mar, 16, 9:30 p.m.
Norm & Ehrin's Punk Rock Comedy Night: Mar. 18
Ramaya w/Mikey DeLara: Mar. 19
Lofash: Mar. 20
Oud Blues w/ Lazlo : Mar. 21
Folk By Association: Mar. 22, 3 p.m.
The Broken Horse & Cannon Society: Mar. 22, 9:30 p.m.
LuciTerra: Mar. 23, 3 p.m.
HP & His Hot Take Out Band: Mar, 23, 9:30 p.m.
Monster Mash: Mar. 25
Honey Spot Blvd: Mar. 26
Bosco & Peck: Mar. 27
Wisertime: Mar. 28
Slippery Cup: Mar. 29, 3 p.m.
Mountain John: Mar. 29, 9:30 p.m.
Jet Weston & his Atomic Ranchhands: Mar. 30, 3 p.m.
Jesse Buckalew and Po & The Knotty Pines: Mar. 30, 9:30 p.m.
Joker’s Bar and Grill
News to reuse: Obama-rama in Bucks, resigning is the new black and Name The Emu
Submitted by jstudent on Wed, 2008-03-12 14:16.
“Thousands of seagulls hover over the Waste Management landfill in Tullytown Wednesday morning, as they look for some tasty morsels to begin their day.” Photo: Chuck Thomas / Courier Times
[ ] Campaign Wrap: Barack in Bucks. (Courier Times); Hillary at Temple (Inky); Chelsea at Wilkes University (Times Leader)
Music News: Gamble and Huff in the Hall of Fame and Philly people at SXSW
Submitted by jstudent on Tue, 2008-03-11 16:44.
[ ] A nod to TSOP pioneers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who went into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night. (Philebrity)
Also inducted: John Mellencamp, Madonna and others, including Leonard Cohen, 73, who announced plans for his first tour in 15 years today. No U.S. dates yet. (Reuters)
[ ] We’ll stay on the nostalgia tip with a snippet of 6ABC’s Electric Factory Concerts special that aired Saturday which includes the origins of concert promotion at JFK and the Spectrum.
Miss O’Hearn…
Salt and pepper on the campaign trail: Hillary Clinton has a pizza
Submitted by jstudent on Tue, 2008-03-11 15:10.
Yesterday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary “I am Sorta from Scranton1” Clinton (D-N.Y.) made a campaign stop in Northeastern Pennsylvania. 
The former first lady, who won’t forget NEPA if elected2, peppered her speech at a rally at Scranton High School with local references tossed betwixt campaign rhetoric.
The former first lady, who won’t forget NEPA if elected2, peppered her speech at a rally at Scranton High School with local references tossed betwixt campaign rhetoric.Barack Obama Live
Submitted by jstudent on Tue, 2008-03-11 14:22.Town meeting is happening right now. See the 6ABC feed here.
(UPDATE: Feed is down.)
News to reuse: Barack and Hillary both in town today and New York’s Spitzer does his best Governor Lepetomane
Submitted by jstudent on Tue, 2008-03-11 11:58.
[ ] BOTH Sen. Hillary Clinton (D- N.Y.), who had pizza in Northeastern Pa.yesterday (more on that later), and Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) will be in the Philadelphia area today. (Inky)
- Obama is set to tour the Gamesa plant in Falls this afternoon. (Courier Times)
Dept. of How Do We Cover This?: Barack Obama to be in Bucks County on Tuesday
Submitted by jstudent on Mon, 2008-03-10 16:07.While Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) is in-state today and tomorrow, according to a post on NBC 10’s website, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) is scheduled to make a stop dangerously close to the Philly EDGE fishbowl on Tuesday.
The senator from Illinois will tour Gamesa Wind Turbines, an alternative energy manufacturing facility at the Keystone Industrial Port Complex in Fairless Hills, Bucks County, before holding a town hall meeting with workers on-site.
Damn. We better at least get some air fresheners up in this piece. (NBC 10)
(UPDATE: Courier Times' Brian Scheid's post says tour at 1:30 p.m.; meeting at 2 p.m.)
News to reuse (post super-long weekend version): Hillary hilarity to ensue in Pa. and on the bus is worse than under the bus
Submitted by jstudent on Mon, 2008-03-10 14:24.
[ ] Suspicious packages found in BucksCo this a.m. (CBS3)
[ ] Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) is scheduled to be in Scranton today and at Temple University in Philadelphia tomorrow. You’ll probably get the best live coverage of today’s speech here.
