Here are some rock shows in the Philadelphia area for the week ahead: Jan 28 – Feb 3
Jerry Blavat (and guests)
Sat Jan 28
8 p.m.
Kimmel Center
300 South Broad Street on the Avenue of the Arts
Philadelphia, Pa 19102
215-790-5800
http://www.kimmelcenter.org/
The legendary Philadelphia DJ, Jerry Blavat (aka) The Geator with the Heator has been promoting recording acts for over 50 years on the radio. This extravaganza marks his 10th anniversary of presenting shows at the Kimmel Center where he hosts various oldies acts. This year will feature Ben E. King, Darlene Love, Chris Montez, Shirley Alston Reeves, The Trammps, Lenny Welch, and Edna Wright with Honeycone.
Steve Forbert
Sat Jan 28
8 p.m.
Sellersville Theater
24 West Temple Ave
Sellersville, Pa. 18960
215-257-5808
Prices: $25 - $40
http://www.st94.com
A Sellersville Theater perennial, expect Steve Forbert to perform many concert favorites such as “What Kinda Guy," “Goin' Down to Laurel,” “Get Well Soon,” “The Oil Song,” “The American In Me,” “You Cannot Win `Em All” and of course everyone’s favorite sing-a-long “Romeo’s Tune.” Special guest: Suzie Brown will open the show.
Tool
Sun Jan 29
8 p.m.
Susquehanna Bank Center
1 Harbor Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
SOLD OUT
856-365-1300
7,000 fans will witness the heavy metal band inside at this popular concert venue that seats 25,000 during the warmer months. This show is sold out.
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
January 31 – Feb 5
Tues, Jan 31 7:30 p.m.
Wed Feb 1 7:30 p.m.
Thur Feb 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Fri Feb 3 7:30 p.m.
Sat Feb 4 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun Feb 5 1 p.m.
Academy of Music
1420 Locust St
Philadelphia, Pa 19102
215-893-1940
http://www.academyofmusic.org/home.php
For one week only, this Beatles tribute shows returns to Philadelphia. It features a large screen that shows classic historic sixties footage to further enhance the Fab Four experience. The players resemble John, Paul, George and Ringo in looks and sound.
Anvil
Tues Jan 31 (showing of Documentary Mon Jan 30, 7:30 p.m.)
8 p.m.
Sellersville Theater
24 West Temple Ave
Sellersville, Pa 18960
215-257-5808
http://www.st94.com
Anvil has spent the last three decades creating heavy metal rock. A former roadie for the Canadian band made a documentary about them that will be shown for free the night before their concert.
Kenn Kweder
Thurs Feb 2
9 p.m.
GiGi Restaurant & Lounge
319 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
215-574-8880
http://www.gigiphilly.com/
If you’ve spent any time seeing live music in Philly in the past 30 years, you’ve seen Kenn Kweder. He is a mainstay and local treasure. His appearance here at the GiGi is one of his weekly regulars.
Leslie West
Fri Feb 3
8 p.m.
Sellersville Theater
24 West Temple Ave
Sellersville, Pa 18960
215-257-5808
http://www.st94.com
After three decades in the music business, this legendary guitarist is nowhere near stopping. Even losing a leg to diabetes can’t stop him. He released an album last year called “Unusual Suspects” that features other rock guitarists Billy Gibbons and Slash, among others. Be ready to hear those songs along with his signature tune “Mississippi Queen” from his days with Mountain.
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