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Tutlie is a Philly buzz-worthy band that has been catching attention all year.  From performances at Communion , a WXPN Key Session , Philly Caravan , and the City Rain album release show; many people are left wondering where this hot band came from.  Before seeing them tonight at Bourbon and Branch and a few exciting unannounced shows coming up, it's time to learn about this exciting group.  Who is Tutlie? Based on a quick view of bio’s, Tutlie was “Formed by Jessie Radlow in 2010 while attending college in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the band has seen many lineup shifts on the path to refining the vision Radlow first set forth.” Tutlie personnel: Jessie Radlow - keys & vocals, Rebecca Way - vocals & guitar Greg Diehl - bass guitar, Greg O'Neill - electric guitar Mark Cruttenden - drums, Asher Brooks - multi-instrumentalist/producer Root Down In The Shadow sat down with Tutlie to get the details on this refining vision and to see who Tutl...

The 21st Edition of WXPN's Summer Music Festival was quite the success!  Just a little lightning Sunday night was the only scare as the entire weekend went off without a hitch. No storm, no sick artists, great crowds, happy crowds , and incredible performances.   There was so much to see, it's near impossible to recap it all.   So, for our best attempt to hit all the high points, here are The 2014 XPoNential Music Festival Presented by Subaru  AWARDS: Photo by Dan McGurk Best Performance :  Hands down this was Man Man .  The JerseyArts.com Marina Stage was overrun by fans to eager to see Man Man, many of whom skipped the entire Lake Street Dive set, even cheering on the band's sound check.  Honus , Pow , Shono , and Brown Sugar put on an inspired show geared toward blowing minds.  Taking all the hits from On Oni Pond and mixing in more of their ongoing collection, the hometown Philly band had the intensity and moves of...

"The stages are set for this year’s  Hot August Music Festival (formerly Hot August Blues & Roots Festival ) scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the picturesque Oregon Ridge Park. The family-friendly event will include three stages of live music and performance artists; an array of local artisans and crafters; food and beverage vendors; plus activities for the kids. Now in its 22nd year, the Hot August Music Festival continues to benefit Common Ground On the Hill, a non- profit organization committed to the unifying power of music, as well as the Baltimore Blues Society, a 501(c)3  corporation dedicated to preserving blues music in our region." To get ready for the fest, Root Down In The Shadow sat down with Event Founder and Producer Brad Selko to find out how it all started. Root Down In The Shadow : How did Hot August Music Festival get its start?  Brad Selko: While I was doing a benefit in downtown Baltimore it was suggested that I do a p...

Covers Mix #12 from Wake The Deaf on 8tracks Radio .

At a City Hall press conference this morning in Philadelphia, Councilman-at-large David Oh and Tri-State Indie ’s Stephanie Seiple were joined by Philly artists and entrepreneurs to officially announce the launch of PHL Live Center Stage : a new music competition “highlighting Philly’s top musical talent across multiple genres.” The event is to be held at numerous venues across the city, including World Café Live , the Trocadero , and ENON Baptist Church , and will showcase artists across many genres of music: classical, country/folk, hip-hop/rap, jazz, world, pop/dance, R&B, rock, gospel, and DJ. Competing artists will be chosen through an online video submission process that will run from August 15 th – September 15 th .   Selected  artists will compete live to earn a spot in the finals to be held at the Trocadero in December.   Though a panel of judges selects participants and winners, recognition will also include a people’s choice award. Or...

This Friday, stands to be the final house show at 3701 Spring Garden.  The home of many kick-ass house shows in the past few years, has really been on the map with 3 Sofar Sounds: Philadelphia shows, 2 Root Down In The Shadow & Swift Guitar Lessons Presents, 3 Cover Club sessions and numerous Live At The Rivals House shows! Rumor has it that after recording some tracks for upcoming albums of The Rivals and Song Dogs , Nomad Recording Studio headed by Rob Swift , is packing up and moving to a new location.  To celebrate this final show at the studio space, we've got a Live At The Rivals House Line-up that looks to be a spectacular. The lineup features songstress Chelsea Mitchell of Dirty Dollhouse, followed by Jake Lewis & The Clergy, who are coming in from Lancaster; and the Bernhardt Family Band.   Come out and show your appreciation for the Rivals House and all the wonderful show's they've hosted for us!!!  #BYOB #NoDouches #NiceMix #S...

#PhillyPresents started in 2013 as a way to honor our favorite bands and allow them to continue to share other new bands with their fans and Root Down In The Shadow fans.  As a band, what could be better than an opportunity to write a little about what’s going on for you, maybe tell some stories and to share with fans about a band you love?     BAND NAME: A Fistful of Sugar Band Name: A Fistful of Sugar (That's "Fistful", not "Fist Full". And "A" because there's just one of them and it's a nonspecific fistful we're talking about. Not THE fist, just A fist.) Style: Space-age Bachelor Pad Music...no, wait, that's Esquivel . More like brassy, sassy, harmony-heavy alt-folk. We draw a lot on traditional sounds from the old-timey, bluegrass, country swing, and gypsy jazz palettes, but we try to keep it modern and fun. * Perspicacity by A Fistful of Sugar * Years on the Scene: Lisa, Mike, and Meaghan formed A Fistful of Su...