Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. Manchester Orchestra with Kevin Devine, Dead Confederate, All Get Out North Star Bar Sun, 12/7/08, 6:30PM On sale: Thu, 12AM, TicketWeb The Hooters Electric Factory Wed, 11/26/08, 8PM $39.50 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster WMMR Gobblaroo 2008 featuring Stephen......

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Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Ozzmosis Chameleon Club, Lancaster Fri, 11/7/08, 9PM $8 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster Strutter Chameleon Club, Lancaster Fri, 11/14/08, 9PM $8 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster Usher Electric Factory Wed, 11/5/08, 8:30PM $77 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster......

It may seem kind of weird, but Girl Talk is a guy. A guy from Pittsburgh named Gregg Gillis. You can download his latest album, Feed the Animals, via a "pay what you want" plan on Illegal Art, or wait until October 21st and go to a store to pick up a hard copy. But we suggest you click on over and slap a little virtual money down for it right now, because it's pretty......

Well, it's not. It's a Welsh band! Future of the Left (MySpace) is known as an alt-rock supergroup, due to the fact that it is made up of former members of other alt-rock bands (Mclusky and Jarcrew). Supergroups aren't always so super, but we're pretty impressed with Future's debut album, Curses! It's got a fun, punk-like sound, with clever, funny lyrics and great beats. Sometimes they sound like Shellac, but they don't get nearly as......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. Pops Fernandez & Dolphy with Zsa-Zsa Padilla, Jay R, Geneva Cruz Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City Sat, 11/29/08, 7PM $48-$88 On sale: Today, 12PM, Ticketmaster A Christmas Pagent featuring Jars of Clay Keswick Theatre, Glenside Wed, 12/17/08, 7:30PM $39.50......

Canadian singer-songwriters Tegan and Sara (MySpace) are coming to the Electric Factory tonight, and in honor of that occasion, we wanted to let you know we think they're cool, and that it's totally not just because they're lesbian identical twins. In fact, we didn't even know they were lesbian identical twins until we read their Wikipedia page. No, we like Tegan and Sara because we've been listening to their most recent album, 2007's The Con,......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Backstreet Boys Reading Eagle Theater at the Sovereign Center, Reading; Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre Thu, 10/30/08, 7:30PM; Sat, 11/1/08, 7:30PM $37.50-$47.50; $39.50-$49.50 Pre-sale: Today, 10AM - 10PM, Ticketmaster (10/30, 11/1) On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster (10/30, 11/1) Person L......

Bruce Springsteen will play a free show on the Parkway this Saturday as part of an open-air rally for Barack Obama. The latest poll shows Obama still leading John McCain in Pennsylvania. In fact, thanks to efforts by the Obama campaign in the area, Democrats now have a 1.1 million registration edge in Pennsylvania, with large gains in the traditionally Republican Philadelphia suburbs. Coverage of Patrick McDonald's funeral. 25-year-old Michael Thomas was held for trial......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Bruce Bruce Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading Sat, 11/8/08, 8PM $31 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster MUSIC Oasis with Ryan Adams & The Cardinals Susquehanna Bank Center Fri, 12/19/08, 7PM $53.50-$73.50 Pre-sale: Today, 10AM - Thu, 10PM, Live......

We've come to expect the odd and unusual—but amusingly odd and unsual—from Weezer (MySpace). So when we heard that the band's tour in support of their latest self-titled album would be a hootenanny, our curiosity was piqued. Weezer has invited certain fans to bring their instruments (be they oboes, washboards, whatever) to jam with the band. And everyone is invited to bring their clappin' hands and voices. The band is taking a party approach......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Stella Keswick Theatre, Glenside Sun, 11/30/08, 8PM $32.50-$36.50 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster Charlie Murphy Keswick Theatre, Glenside Fri, 11/7/08, 8PM $29.50 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster MUSIC A Cursive Memory with Brighton, Rocket To the Moon......

SustainLane has ranked Philadelphia eighth in sustainability among US cities. (Via Aaron) Philly.com has detailed coverage of the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Patrick McDonald and its affect on the community. Residents of Northern Liberties, Kensington, and Fishtown are fighting a plan to convert the Jumbo Theatre, at Front Street and Girard Avenue, into a concert venue. "The Montgomery County mother who purchased an assault rifle for her teenage son, who was plotting a Columbine-style......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Free High Culture: The Philadelphia Orchestra performs a free Neighborhood Concert at City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza (west side of City Hall), 7PM. Free Circa 1968: Screening of Chicago 10, followed by a panel discussion, at WHYY Independence Foundation Civic Space (150 N 6th), 6:30PM. Free New Music Series: The Fetals, Drug Free Mondays, Impulsive Decision, The Groundbreaking Ceremony, and Reasonatu at North Star (2639 Poplar), 8PM. $5 Got......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. Nat & Alex Wolff: Fully Clothed Tour The TLA Sun, 11/16/08, 3:30PM $20 ($50 VIP, $22.50 day of show) Pre-sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster On sale: Sat, 12PM, Live Nation Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge Atlantic City Hilton Sun,......

We told you to hurry, but because many of you may not have been able to make it to Penn on time, here's XPN's video coverage of The Kooks busking at the university.......

I've got to admit, when I go looking for some good music to listen to, I rarely consider instrumental music. It's not that I don't like jazz, classical, or instrumental rock; in fact, I'd list certain jazz albums among the best records of all time. It's just that I really prefer some words with my songs. It probably has something to do with my general obsession with words. Anyway, I point this out by way......

It's fair to say that Built to Spill is one of my favorite bands of all time. Their music is eerie and layered; their lyrics clever, funny, and evocative; and their many guitars create a massive wall of sound that can totally knock your socks off. Their early work, on discs like The Normal Years and There's Nothing Wrong with Love, is dirty and fun, but things took a turn for the complex with the......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY Pirate It Up: Celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day with a screening of Bob Hope’s The Princess and the Pirate at Independence Seaport Museum (211 S Columbus Blvd), 7:30PM. $4 For Something More Serious: Leerraum Night featuring Swiss, Japanese, and German Experimental film and video at the Rotunda (4014 Walnut), 8PM. Free Soothe What Ails Ya: Experimental electronic music of Tantrum Tonic at the Random Tea Room......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Kings of Leon with We Are Scientists and The Whigs Electric Factory Sun, 11/16/08, 7PM $36 ($39 day of show) On sale: Today, 10AM, Live Nation AC/DC Wachovia Center Mon, 11/17/08, 8PM $92.50 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Jeff Dunham GIANT Center, Hershey Fri, 12/5/08, 8PM $43.25 Pre-sale: Wed, 10AM - Fri, 9AM, Ticketmaster On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster MUSIC Katt Williams Mark G. Etess Arena, Atlantic City Fri, 11/7/08, 8PM $55-$95 On sale: Today, 10AM,......

busk (v) – [To] perform (esp. music) for voluntary donations, usually in the street or in subways If you're on or near the Penn campus right now, head over to College Green (in front of the Van Pelt Library) for a slightly unconventional music performance: The Kooks (MySpace), who will be performing tonight at The Electric Factory, are getting a bit of rehearsal in in the form of a free, outdoor, acoustic performance—busking, as......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Jerry Seinfeld Caesars Atlantic City Sat, 10/11/08, 10PM $100-$150 Pre-sale: Thu, 10AM - Fri, 11:59PM, Ticketmaster On sale: Sat, 10AM, Ticketmaster MUSIC Jowell y Randy House of Blues Atlantic City Fri, 9/26/08, 8PM $30-$45 On sale: Today,......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Jeff Dunham Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre Thu, 12/4/08, 8PM $43 Pre-sale: Wed, 10AM - Fri, 9:59AM, Ticketmaster On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster Jerry Seinfeld Caesars Atlantic City Sat, 10/11/08, 7:30PM $100-$150 Pre-sale: Thu, 10AM - Fri, 11:59PM, Ticketmaster On......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Mon, 8PM-9PM, Fox) Woo hoo! Terminator's back! This Phillyist's favorite new show of last season starts its second season off by dealing with the aftermath of the Jeep explosion and the Cromartie massacre. Meanwhile, new castmember Shirley Manson (of the band Garbage) plays a CEO with big plans for her high tech company. Do any of those plans involve something called Skynet??......

A couple of pretty cool psych rock bands are going to be playing Johnny Brenda's tomorrow night. We're talking about Thrill Jockey label mates Arbouretum and Pontiak. Pontiak is made up of three brothers from the Blue Ridge farm country of Virginia. Pontiak's latest and second full length release, Sun on Sun, was literally recorded in a log cabin, and alternates between eerie, groovy, guitar-driven rock and atmospheric instrumentals. Also, there's an organ! Arbouretum is......

It's surprisingly difficult, if not downright impossible, to get biographical information about The Fratellis (MySpace). Much like the Ramones did way back when, each of the three members of The Fratellis use their band's name as a surname, but as to who they are really, or what they did prior to the band's formation in 2005? Well, even Wikipedia isn't helping. But at the end of the day, it doesn't really matter, because this trio......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Robin Williams Tower Theater, Upper Darby Thu, 10/30/08, 8PM; Fri, 10/31/08, 8PM $57-$102 On sale: Mon, 10AM, Live Nation (Thu show, Fri show) MUSIC Gwar with Kingdom of Sorrow and Toxic Holocaust Electric Factory Sat, 12/20/08, 8PM......

A planned merger between Wolf Block of Philadelphia and a Florida law firm has been called off due to the risks presented by the struggling economy. Meteorologists warn that Tropical Storm Hanna could hit the Philadelphia region with high winds and pounding rain tomorrow night and Saturday. A 62-year-old white electrician working at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia hung a noose in a black electrician's locker on August 11th. He says it was just a dumb......

Blogging's not too bad either: G.W. Miller explains why you want to get into journalism. Remember Baker Bowl or Connie Mack Stadium? We didn't either, but this still makes us nostalgic. Yeah, we're definitely losers; not only are we not journalists, we're not raking in the big green ones like Troy Wragg. Knew we should have gone to Temple… Getting back a stolen bike? Yeah, that can happen. Apparently. If you need to know what’s......