When Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova won the Oscar for Best Song, I cheered. It was involuntary. I scared the gaggle of gay men with whom I was watching the awards. (They were cheering for Enchanted.) And since winning the Oscar, Glen and Marketa, who tour as The Swell Season, have gone from a less-than-full show at the TLA to a sold out crowd at the Tower. This means I get bragging rights in......

Yes, it's Cinco de Mayo. We've got one event related to the fiesta, but that doesn't mean you can't throw together your own party. Just get some tequila and the number you'll need to call out of work tomorrow morning. FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS LANDS IN UPPER DARBY That's right, folks. They're here. Flight of the Conchords has brought HBO a kickass series and now they're bringing their hilarious trunk full of awesome to the......

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 Chris Rock No Apologies Tour Borgata Casino, Atlantic City Fri, 5/16/08, 8PM; Sat, 5/17/08, 8PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation (Fri show, Sat show) MUSIC Sasha & John Digweed Fillmore at the TLA Thu, 4/3/08, 9PM $30......

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 Ron White Tower Theater, Upper Darby Fri, 4/18/08, 7:30PM $44.75 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation Frank Caliendo Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Fri, 4/25/08, 8PM On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC The Devil......

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 Lisa Lampanelli Tower Theater, Upper Darby Sat, 3/8/08, 8PM $32.50 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC Kid Rock with Reverend Run and Dickey Betts Sovereign Center, Reading Fri, 3/21/08, 8PM $19.68 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live......

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 Dane Cook: Rough Around the Edges Wachovia Spectrum Wed, 11/21/07, 7:30PM On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation Artie Lang Tower Theater, Upper Darby Mon, 12/31/07, 10PM $49.50-$75 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC Misery Loves Kompany......

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. Teapacks - Afro Beat Jewish Punk The Troc Sun, 10/28/07, 7PM $30-$70 On sale: Today, 12PM, Ticketmaster VHS or Beta House of Blues Atlantic City Sat, 11/17/07, 8:30PM $17 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster An Evening with Stevie......

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 Sarah Silverman Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Sat, 11/3/07, 9PM On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation George Carlin w/Vance Gilbert Tower Theater, Upper Darby Sat, 12/1/07, 7PM $39.50-$49.50 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC Dr.......

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. Legends in Concert Atlantic City Hilton Wed, 10/3/07 - Fri, 10/12/07, many dates and times $25 On sale: Wed, 10AM, Ticketmaster Danzig w/Gorgeous Frankenstein Electric Factory Wed, 10/24/07, 8PM $28 ($30 day of show) On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live......

The last time we saw The National was on their gigantic tour with Arcade Fire. In the midst of The National’s set at The Tower Theater, this Phillyist was overtaken. “This is the best band ever,” we thought. Well, we were thinking that until Arcade Fire came on and blew our ears off…but we knew the band was going to be something worth loving. And shortly thereafter, Internet critics began to think along the same......

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. Get the Led Out House of Blues Atlantic City Fri, 10/5/07, 9PM $15-$20 On sale: Wed, 10AM, Live Nation Skillet Chameleon Club, Lancaster Fri, 8/31/07, 7PM $9.70-$12 On sale: Thu, 10AM, Ticketmaster Kings of Leon Tower Theater, Upper Darby......

Tuesday night, we carted ourselves out to the hot, misty expanse of the Tower Theater to see Bloc Party with the Maccabees and the Noisettes. British band the Maccabees started things off right with a rousing set which, they confessed, was their first performance as a band in America, and their first performance in front of a seated audience. They didn't sound like they were doing anything for the first time, though; they played......

Comedian Paul Mecurio...

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 Lisa Lampanelli Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Sat, 7/28/07, 11PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC Marilyn Manson and Slayer Tweeter Center, Camden Thu, 8/2/07, 7PM $27.50-$55 Pre-sale: Fri, 10AM - 10PM, Live Nation Dream......

We've talked about this show, and the contests associated with it, quite a lot, but we thought we'd give it all one more mention, now that the show is practically here. We are referring, of course, to the show tomorrow night at the Tower Theater, wherein the Noisettes (MySpace) and The Maccabees (MySpace) will open for Bloc Party (MySpace). It's an indie rock triple feature! How can you resist, we ask you? We couldn't,......

Sunday night I was proud to call Philadelphia my home. The audience at the Keane concert was electric. The lead singer of Keane, Tom Chaplin, even commented several times that "The audience in Philadelphia rocks!" and asked "Why didn't we come back here sooner?" That's a good question. Why didn't you come back sooner, Keane? Your show was incredible. I was there to see the opening act, Rocco Deluca and The Burden and was......

Memorial Day weekend is filled with block parties, barbecues, picnics and family. If you get tired of your perverted Uncle or nosy Aunt, then head over to Tower Theatre to see Rocco Deluca and the Burden opening for Keane. Rocco Deluca and the Burden hail from Long Beach, CA and just released their debut album I Trust You To Kill Me. "Colorful," their new hit single, has wowed critics in both the magazine and......

Bloc Party and Noisettes...

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 Eddie Griffin w/Sheryl Underwood House of Blues Atlantic City Sat, 6/16/07, 9PM $42-$82 On sale: Wed, 10AM, Live Nation Frank Caliendo Music Box at the Borgata, Atlantic City Fri, 6/22/07, 11PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Paul......

We told you that we dug Arcade Fire in our preview but we didn't realize how much until we left Arcade Fire's concert on Saturday night. Arcade Fire's show was one of the best shows we have ever been to, hands down. Their mission was, "to uplift fans, combat 'spiritual death' and bring back the hurdy-gurdy." They completed all three of these missions with incredible music, awesome stage presence and an overall kick-ass show.......

Some of you planned your weekend in advance and got tickets through Live Nation website for the Arcade Fire show on Saturday at 8PM. That was a great idea since the show is now sold out. Most are already familiar with Arcade Fire's unique Indie-Rock sound. Featured on the cover of the May 2007 issue of Blender, Arcade Fire is "the greatest little big band in the world." Blender continues, "In three years, Montreal......

Toby Lightman...

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 D.L. Hughley House of Blues Atlantic City Sun, 5/27/07, 8PM $37-$62 On sale: Wed, 10AM, Ticketmaster Opie & Anthony's Traveling Virus Comedy Tour Tweeter Center, Camden Sat, 9/15/07, 7PM $25-$65 On sale: Fri, 9AM, Live Nation George Lopez......

As everyone watched Haley Scarnato get her ass kicked off American Idol last night, we were at The Tower Theater watching Toby Lightman's kick-ass show. She was so good we forgot who she was opening for. Oh yeah, Taylor Hicks, the winner of American Idol's fifth season, and better known as The Soul Patrol. Toby Lightman, a native of Cherry Hill, NJ, rocked the house last night showcasing songs from her new album, Bird......

That's right, the Soul Patrol is in town. Not really sure if Philadelphia needs any more soul, but I guess we can decide that tonight. I'll be honest, I am not really a fan of Taylor Hicks. I didn't vote for him nor do I agree with America that he should have won American Idol's Season 5. He's a good performer and singer, just not an "idol" to me. His part of the show should......

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 Smothers Brothers Atlantic City Hilton Sun, 5/6/07, 7PM - Thu, 5/10/07, 7PM (many dates and times) $30 On sale: Wed, 10AM, Ticketmaster Jim Gaffigan Tower Theater, Upper Darby Sat, 9/29/07, 6PM $39.75 On sale: Thu, 9AM, Live Nation......

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 Jon Stewart Tower Theater, Upper Darby Fri, 4/27/07, 7:30PM & 9:45PM $37-$77 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation (7:30 show, 9:45 show) MUSIC Brand New w/Anathallo and Colour Revolt Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City Mon, 5/28/07, 6PM On......

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. Arctic Monkeys Electric Factory Thu, 5/17/07, 8:30PM $25 Presale: Today, 10AM - Thu, 5PM, Ticketmaster On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster Joss Stone Electric Factory Mon, 4/30/07, 8PM $32 Target Presale: Today, 10AM - Tue, 4/3, 10PM On sale: Sat,......

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 John Pinette Music Box at the Borgata, Atlantic City Sat, 5/19/07, 9PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Frank Caliendo Music Box at the Borgata, Atlantic City Fri, 6/22/07, 8PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Kathy Griffin......

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 George Carlin Atlantic City Hilton Sat, 4/14/07, 8PM $60 On sale: Thu, 10AM, Ticketmaster MUSIC Sevendust w/Red, Diecast, and Invitro Electric Factory Tue, 4/17/07, 7:30PM $20 ($23 day of show) On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation Arcade Fire......