Anyone who’s ever seen a video that I shot and produced knows that I have a sordid love of low-budget web videos. 1. Because I have no budget. And, 2. There’s something about knowing just how low-budget it was that makes it authentic as hell. I also love Philly. For all of its nasty grimy anger inducing parts, it’s a great city and by god, it’s home.
I recently got sent a link to a video called “July,” a promo single from Steve Goldberg and the Arch Enemies. This video was recorded entirely on an Android phone in and around Philadelphia: pretty much as low budget as it gets. The song is fun. And its feel-good quirkiness is almost as fun as trying to identify the random Philly shots in the video. I'm pretty sure that's the park near Royal Tavern.
They have a kind of kick-starter going to fund their EP’s post-production. That link is here. But if nothing else, check out the video below. It’s worth the 3 minutes of your life.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Drink Philly & Khyber Pass Pub Team Up for Charity
On Friday, August 5, Drink Philly will be celebrating its First Friday event's one-year anniversary and they've partnered with Khyber Pass Pub to make this month's shindig charitable, benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
As usual the event at Drink Philly’s Old City Headquarters is free to attend but donations are encouraged. From 5pm – 9pm, enjoy cocktails, live jazz played by Dan Hanrahan, and an art exhibition featuring local artists.
Philadelphia Distilling will serve up Lemon Moonshine Margaritas and Khyber Pass Pub will be providing the snacks, while supplies last, so get there early. This month, there will be a raffle to win prizes from local businesses and all proceeds will go to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.
When the party at Drink Philly’s Headquarters winds down, head over to Khyber Pass Pub for the official after-party for discounted Shine Whiskey and Bluecoat Gin cocktails for the night.
Both events are 21+ to attend.
Drink Philly Headquarters 239 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
Khyber Pass Pub 56 S. Second St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
Concerts & Fireworks Fridays at Penn Treaty Park
Fishtown’s Penn Treaty Park is back in action during the month of August with its Fantastic Friday Concert Series. The first of three concerts will be on August 5, from 6:30pm – 9pm, when the Sensational Soul Cruisers will take the stage followed by a fireworks display.
The 11-man vocal harmony horn group has been performing classics for over 18 years and are sure to entertain with their celebrated Jersey Shore sound and its R&B roots.
The August line-up is below.
August 5th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM — Fantastic Friday Concert and Fireworks: Sensational Soul Cruisers
August 19th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM — Fantastic Friday Concert and Fireworks: The British Invasion Tribute – Beatles and 60′s Music
August 26th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM — Fantastic Friday Concert and Fireworks: End of Summer Jam with Fusebox, playing the greatest rock and dance hits from the 60s to today.
?uestlove at The Blockley
The Blockley Pourhouse 3801 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
Seinfeld Quizzo at Drinkers West
This Tuesday, August 2, at 8pm, Drinker's West is holding the cult quizzo of all cult quizzos, Seinfeld.
Plus, their August taco has been unveiled, partially. This month's taco is the Mystery Meat Taco: diced potatoes, avocado, feta cheese, thin-sliced red onion, fresh oregano, chipotle cream sauce and mystery meat served chilled in a soft flour tortilla. I say its mutton!
Drinkers West
3900 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
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