Here are some rock shows of interest in the Philadelphia area: Jan 21 - 28, 2012
Dave Mason
Sat Jan 21
8 p.m.
Scottish Rite Auditorium
315 White Horse Pike
Collingswood, NJ 08107
856-858-1000
http://www.collingswood.com/entertainment/theater-and-ballroom
“We Just Disagree,” “Feelin’ Alright,” “Alone Together” are all expected to be heard along with Mason’s newest, critically acclaimed album "26 Letters and 12 Notes."
Sun Ra Arkestra
Sat Jan 21
9 p.m.
The Blockley Pourhouse
3801 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pa 19104
215-222-1234
The Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen will start its 2012 World Tour with this rare Philadelphia club appearance. Sun Ra is widely recognized to be the creator of the avant-garde jazz movement and continues to inspire musicians to expand beyond their human limits with their performances by not playing what they know, but by playing what they don't know.
Scott McClatchy
Sat Jan 21
9 p.m.
Town Hall Coffee Company
358 Montgomery Ave
Merion Station PA 19066
484-270-8041
Prices: FREE
http://townhallcoffee.blogspot.com/
Scott McClatchy was the singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Philadelphia band The Stand during the late ‘80s. He toured nationally with the likes of John Hiatt and the BoDeans, then joined up with the Del Lords and released a CD in 2000 under his name, and has toured extensively ever since. This is a free, all ages show. Guy Campo opens at 8 p.m.
NRBQ
Sun Jan 22
Sellersville Theater
24 West Temple Ave
Sellersville, Pa. 18960
215-257-5808
Prices: $25 - $39.50
http://www.st94.com
Keyboardist Terry Adams is the only founding member, and only member from any previous lineup of NRBQ for this show and tour. Since starting in 1967, NRBQ has gone through some personnel changes but the lineup that peaked in the mid-‘70s to mid-‘90s consisted of Big Al Anderson - named one of Billboard's Top 100 guitar players of all time. He has gone on to achieve country songwriting acclaim, penning numerous Number One hits by such acts as Tim McGraw and Trisha Yearwood. Drummer Tom Ardolino passed away on January 6, 2012, following a long illness. Joey Spampinato (bass) plays in the Spampinato Brothers with his guitarist brother, Johnny who was a member of NRBQ 1994-2004. Another founding member but not part of the heyday line-up was Steve Ferguson who died of cancer on October 7, 2009. Terry Adams put together his current band in 2007; Scott Ligon on guitar and vocals, Pete Donnelly on bass and vocals, and Conrad Choucroun on drums and background vocals. Terry Adams announced that they would resume the name NRBQ.
Megadeth
Thur Jan 26
6:30 p.m.
Susquehanna Bank Center
1 Harbor Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
856-365-1300
Prices: $39.50
The Gigantour featuring Megadeth with Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coll
Aimee Mann
Jan 26
World Café Live
3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, Pa 19104
215-222-1400
www.worldcafelive.com
Best known for her band ‘Til Tuesday and their mega hit “Voices Carry,” she’s gone on to release six solo albums.
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