January 09, 2015
Badfish has created a significant niche for themselves among concert goers with their resuscitation of Sublime's '90s ska sound. When Brad Nowell, the artistic force behind Sublime, died in 1996 just before the release of what would become a hit album, the rapidly growing fan base mourned. Badfish takes those fans under their wing while they tour the nation playing Sublime's "40 oz. to Freedom" in its entirety.
Thursday, January 15
8 p.m. | $15-$45
World Cafe Live, Wilmington, DE
500 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE
(302) 994-1400
Artists from all over the region are coming together for one night to celebrate Joni Mitchell. Musician Brad Hinton, Chelsea Mitchell of Dirty Dollhouse, Allison Polans, Imani Roach and Ryan Williams of soul group The York Street Hustle, singer-songwriter Shannon Pelcher and more will participate in this tribute concert. Meanwhile, Joni Mitchell has embarked on a new career: modeling for Saint Laurent.
Saturday, January 17
8 p.m. | $10 in advance, $12 at the door
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.
(215) 222-1400
To celebrate what would have been INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence's 55th birthday, KICK will perform the Australian rockers' best tunes. This will be a bit of a homecoming for founder Cory Massi; it's his first performance in the area in a decade, though he was first inspired by INXS after seeing them live in Philly in the '80s.
Thursday, January 22
8 p.m. | $15
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.
(215) 222-1400
The Big Jangle is a Philly-based six-piece rocking Tom Petty tunes. Lower Wolves, playing their debut show, is a Philly quartet covering R.E.M.'s early days. This combination show is sure to create a weird blend of genres, icons, and time periods if you're willing take the ride.
Thursday, January 22
8:30 p.m. | $10
Boot & Saddle
1131 S. Broad St.
(267) 639-4528
This is kind of a Grateful Dead tribute band supergroup, if you will, as Box of Rain includes former members of both Splintered Sunlight and Dark Star Orchestra. This six-piece specifically focuses on Grateful Dead's work between 1968 and 1974, during which time they released 10 albums.
Friday, January 23
9 p.m. | $8 in advance, $10 at the door
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA
(610) 649-8389
In recognition of The King's birthday on Jan. 8, this annual celebration provides two Elvises (Elvii?) for the price of one in a mid-day show. Mike Albert plays late-era Las Vegas Elvis, and Scot Bruce plays early era young Elvis.
Saturday, January 24
2 p.m. | $34.50-39.50
Keswick Theatre
291 N Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA
(215) 572-7650
Since the real Boss's future touring plans are MIA, fans of Bruce and his E Street Band should head to Wilmington for this performance. The leader of the group, Matt Ryan, is well-versed in Springsteenia, having played The Boss in a Vegas show for eight years.
Saturday, January 31
8 p.m. | $25-35
World Cafe Live, Wilmington, DE
500 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE
(302) 994-1400
