Philadelphia

Blues and jazz are hot in Philadelphia this week

AI Assisted Icon
Published on November 26, 2019
Blues and jazz are hot in Philadelphia this weekPhoto: Chris Bair/Unsplash

Looking to mellow out to some jazz and blues? From a show with great views to a performance by a hometown harpist, this week's event lineup offers plenty to enjoy for music enthusiasts and newbies alike.

Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.


An Extraordinary Jazz Event

From the event description:

This will be an outstanding show. The venue is beautiful, with great views of the Broad Street area from the 17th floor.

When: Friday, Nov. 29, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Broad Street Overlook, 230 S. Broad St., Enter on Locust Street
Price: $20-$42
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

Son Little

From the event description:

NPR hailed Little’s “impeccably crafted songs” as “honest and unpretentious,” while The Independent proclaimed him “a formidable talent,” and Vice declared that he was “dissolving the barrier between R&B and rock 'n' roll one tearjerker at a time.”

When: Friday, Nov. 29, 9 p.m.
Where: World Cafe Live , 3025 Walnut St.
Price: $20-$22
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

Slim & The Perkolators

From the event description:

Harmonica Slim is a young blues harpist from Philadelphia who cut his teeth with Mikey Junior at The Twisted Tail. Performing with Tim Perks, Harmonica Slim & The Perkolators will pay homage to the blues, drawing on a range of influences, from New Orleans to Chicago jump-blues with a kick of rock and R&B.

When: Friday, Nov. 29, 9 p.m.- Saturday, Nov. 30, 1 a.m.
Where: The Twisted Tail, 509 S. Second St.
Price: Free
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets


This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.