Philadelphia’s Annual Art Craft Bazaar

28May10

Two weeks ago on Sunday I attended Philadelphia’s annual Art Craft Bazaar held at Penn’s Landing. The Art Craft Bazaar featured 100+ artists and crafters who displayed an extensive collection of clothes, jewelry and other various items. Its hard to say which vendors were my favorite since I thoroughly enjoyed them all.However, I will mention the most memorable booth I attended.

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One example of such would be “The Random Tea Room” located at 713N. 4th Street. The “Random Tea Room” has a dazzling array of indie vintage clothing, jewelry and art all with a sinister Tim Burton twist. The shop itself is a sight to see, from its spiraling wrought iron sign to its eccentric ceramic displays. For more information of this wonderful destination for some specialty tea, visit their website http://therandomtearoom.com/ where they also offer private catering for parties.

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The Craft Bazaar also featured  several live music acts such as, Spinning Leaves, The Great Unkown, Ron Gallo&Friends Oh! Pears, Arc In Round, Like a Fox, Songs for Lonesome Hearts, Peppy Ginsberg and the Invisible Friends. The bands were just an wonderful addition to an already great Craft Bazaar. To prevent myself from ranting on endlessly, I will simply say that I had an amazing time at the Philadelphia Art Craft Bazaar.

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In this weeks musical spotlight the Black Keys return with the release of their fifth album titled “Brothers” I recently made a trip to A.K.A Music Record’s store in Philadelphia an bought the album the day of its release. The album is the Black Keys in all its splendor and more. Just when I thought the Black Keys could drip any more soul out of  Dan Auerbach’s wailing guitar this album drenches you in waves of it. Though the comparisons of the Black Keys to the White Stripes is often made this album displays the bands authentic and original blend of blues, rock ,and the edgy vocals of Dan Auerbach backed by Patrick Carney’s humbling percussive talent. Some favorite songs on this album include “Next Girl” and Ten Cent Pistol.

Great news from The Strokes who have not released an album since “First Impressions of Earth” in 2005 have reportedly reunited and are in the studio working on their new album to be released sometime in the next year.  I can hardly wait for their new album to come out followed by shows. As an avid fan of The Strokes since my sophomore year of high school I have always secretly hoped the band would reunite and I am glad to say its has certainly come true. “As the giant “Recording” sign on their website indicates, the Strokes have headed back into the studio, partnering with producer Joe Chiccarelli (who has worked with U2, Beck and Bjork) and engineer Gus Oberg to record a follow-up to First Impressions of Earth. The band promises to post videos from their recording sessions shortly, so keep coming back to this fancy web address so that we may direct towards those as they drop.” (tripwire.com)

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