Addison Artists

04/27/2023

On Thursday's CRAIC Radio Show, we have new music from Philly bands Archpalatine and Hennessey Bonfire. Join us at 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM and streaming live worldwide at Phillycam dot and globalirishradio dot com

04/05/2023

Get an early start on the weekend with CRAIC Radio Show on Thursday at 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM in Philly and streaming live all around the world. It’s a movement of music loving people.

04/03/2023

Addison Artists welcomes Jeff Campbell!

Jeff Campbell’s onstage experiences have taken him to coast to
coast countless times and have allowed him to make a life of singing and playing his songs on the road.

In addition to his own music, Jeff has a large repertoire of popular songs from the last several decades, and thousands of hours of experience performing at weddings and private events, working with premier event and wedding planners.

Check out Jeff Campbell on our web site (link in bio) and message us for more information.

03/29/2023

Turn on your radio, Philly and tune to WPPM 106.5FM on Thursday @ 5pm for this week's CRAIC Radio Show. Stream live worldwide.

02/03/2023

Addison Artists was thrilled to be part of ELEVATE Luxury Wedding Summit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The event was planned and produced by Clover Event Co., along with a host of partners and vendors. Check out the list below of some of the amazing talent right here in the Philly region.

12/09/2022

Meet the performers! "For the Music!" is for and about artists. In the video link below you'll hear from the performers as they reveal what to expect this Sunday at “For the Music!”: iCreate & PhillyCAM Benefit Concert with Addison Artists and Helm Creative Studio. This video features special messages from Archpalatine, The Tisburys, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise HG FAM and Stereo League.

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12/09/2022

Each week on CRAIC Radio Show, we ask our guests if there is a song they wish they had written and, if so why? We’re excited that Stereo League will perform as part of the For the Music! benefit concert this Sunday December 11th (Info here: https://tinyurl.com/2p574uu3). We posed our question to the band’s Alex Savoth, and he provided this inspired response:

“The song that I wish I had written is “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff. One of my all-time favorite songs. I love the original version, but I also adore Harry Nilsson’s version which was produced by John Lennon. I think that most artists can relate to the sentiment of this song, which at a primitive level speaks to a desire for acceptance. Jimmy wrote this song after years of poorly paid tours in Europe and it was ultimately the song that landed him in the film “The Harder They Come”. A role that propelled him to stardom. Good artists always strive to push boundaries and regardless of where I’m at in my songwriting career, this song will always remind me that there’s more ground to cover and more stories to tell.”

12/09/2022

Can’t wait for Sunday’s “For the Music!” benefit concert with a stellar line up of performances and a pop-up bar by Fergie's Pub. Full details here: https://tinyurl.com/2p574uu3

Thanks to Dan DeLuca of the Philadelphia Inquirer for the shout out!

12/07/2022

Calli Graver joins us as our guest on Thursday's CRAIC Radio Show at 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM in Philly. We have new music from Irish artists Krea and Niall McCabe, along with a new cut from Philly band Velvet Rouge. We'll also preview "For the Music!" - an amazing benefit concert coming this Sunday at The Story Factory PHL and co-produced by Helm Creative Studio and Addison Artists. All proceeds support programs in music and media provided by Philadelphia nonprofits ICreate and PhillyCAM. Catch performances by Stereo League, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise HG FAM, The Tisburys and Archpalatine. Join us Thursday on the FM or stream live worldwide at phillycam dot org OR globalisirishradio dot com and up close and personal this Sunday, December 11th as we bring you together "For the Music!"

12/06/2022

Have you heard the news? Velvet Rouge releases their latest song “15th Street” this week. We’re thrilled that bandleader Gina Zo will co-MC For the Music! – a benefit concert featuring a stellar line up of artists: Stereo League, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise HG FAM, The Tisburys and Archpalatine. It’s all happening this Sunday, December 11th at The Story Factory at 1600 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. It’s an amazing space and all of the artists who have visited are excited about performing this one-night-only show! Doors at 6:30pm. Showtime 7:00pm. Admission 21+. Tickets are just $20. Alcohol available for sale by Fergie's Pub. All proceeds from the benefit concert will be shared between two local nonprofits (iCreate and PhillyCAM), in support of their programs in music and media for Philly youth. Full details and ticket link here: https://tinyurl.com/2p574uu3

12/06/2022

Each week on CRAIC Radio Show, we ask our guests if there is a song they wish they had written and, if so why? We’re excited that Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise HG FAM will perform as part of the For the Music! Benefit concert this Sunday December 11th (Info here: https://tinyurl.com/2p574uu3). We posed our question to Kuf, and he provided this inspired response:

BIG PUN "Still not a player"

“I remember being in the car driving through center city and hearing this for the first time and totally losing it. I was wishing I could replay it, but it was on the radio, so I had to wait until I got home and went searching for it. Everything about this song was so moving to me...the chorus was super catchy, very simple and straight to the point in a few words. The beat everyone could vibe with...smooth yet still had a hard enough beat Pun could drop lyrics on. The flow Pun used was an easy flow and painted a clear picture. This song was both street & pop, a proper balance that would amass a universal nod!”

12/02/2022

Each week on CRAIC Radio Show, we ask our guests if there is a song they wish they had written and, if so why? We’re excited that The Tisburys will perform as part of the For the Music! Benefit concert on December 11th (Info here: https://tinyurl.com/2p574uu3). We posed our question to bandleader Tyler Asay and he provided this inspired response:

"To me, "The Whole of The Moon" by The Waterboys is the perfect song. It has everything I want: an uplifting melody, a memorable hook, heartbreaking lyrics that hit you directly, beautiful imagery, wonderfully performed and executed. It climaxes at the right times, it's subliminally very funny, and that's before the horns come in. Mike Scott's vocal shreds me to pieces, he's pushing himself to the boundaries of what a performer can do. It's one of those lost songs that feels like it should have been a bigger hit, but you can hear an entire history of the love of music emanating from it. A song Lennon & McCartney would have written if they had gotten back together. Every time I sit down to write a song, "The Whole of The Moon" is the target I am trying to hit."

Best,
Tyler

11/30/2022

Thursday's CRAIC Radio Show welcomes our guests Echo Kid. We have new music from Irish artists along with Philly artists such as Avi Wisnia and so much more. Start time is 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM in Philly and streaming live worldwide. It's all about the music! Photo by Mark Albini.

11/29/2022

This Giving Tuesday make it For the Music!

Purchase tickets today for yourself and your friends for an amazing benefit concert with proceeds supporting two Philadelphia-based nonprofit organizations providing music and media programs for local youth. For one night only catch performances by Stereo League, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise HG FAM, The Tisburys and ArchpalatineArchpalatine.

The event is titled For the Music! and takes place on Sunday, December 11th at The Story Factory at 1600 N. 5th Street in Philadelphia. Doors are 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Must be 21+. Tickets are just $20. Alcohol available for sale.
Full details and ticket link here: https://tinyurl.com/2p574uu3

11/22/2022

Each week on CRAIC Radio Show, we ask our guests if there is a song they wish they had written and, if so why? We’re excited that the band Archpalatine will perform as part of the For the Music! Benefit concert on December 11th (Info here: https://tinyurl.com/2p574uu3). We posed our question to bandleader; Derek Anthony Wilson and he provided this inspired response:

“Today, I say, “Over the Rainbow” as performed by Judy Garland written (possibly in 1939 or earlier) by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, from The Wizard of Oz.

I choose this song because it epitomizes something I deeply wish to capture in a song. It’s dreamy, æthereal, had quirky melodies, a bit melancholy, yet innocent, while painting a vivid picture of an imaginary place that even in just a daydream, exists for us in the moment. Over the years I’ve found that my dreams lead me to songs bridging the gap to my waking reality. And I’ve learned to love living in immersion in imaginary worlds like that which is painted in ‘over the rainbow’. Oh, I love that song! It was one of the songs of my early childhood.

Blessings,
Derek”

11/16/2022

Here's a sample of one of the great artists performing the For the Music! benefit concert on Sunday, December 11th at 7pm at The Story Factory. The event is co-produced by Addison Artists and Helm Creative Studio, with music curated by CRAIC Radio. All proceeds donated to non-profit organizations serving local youth through music and media programs.

11/11/2022

Join us on Sunday, December 11th at 7:00pm for an exciting concert event bringing the Philadelphia music community together to raise funds in support of music and media programs for Philadelphia youth. Produced by Helm Creative Studio and Addison Artists, the venue is The Story Factory PHL, a state-of-the-art creative space at 1600 N. 5th Street in Philadelphia.

The lineup is curated by Sean Timmons, producer/host of CRAIC Radio Show on WPPM 106.5FM and features Stereo League, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, The Tisburys, and Archpalatine. Alcohol will be available for sale (provided by Fergie's Pub).

Doors open at 6:30PM. Tickets: $20 each available in advance at Eventbrite or at the door, if not sold out [Card only - No cash]. Tickets are limited and advance purchase is recommended.

More information and ticket link at our web site addisonartists dot com - For the Music!

Note: The benefit concert is for adults 21+, due to alcohol being available for purchase on-site. Proceeds from ticket and alcohol sales to support music and media programs for Philadelphia youth provided by local non-profit organizations iCreate and PhillyCAM.

11/09/2022

Have we got the show for you! Tune in to CRAIC Radio on Thursday @ 5pm for all the deets.

11/09/2022

In a jam packed CRAIC Radio Show on Thursday, we head to the hit factory in Cork in Ireland to chat with songwriter and performer John Spillane to explore his latest album, "In Another Light." We'll also reveal details of a live concert event, "For the Music!" produced by Addison Artists and Helm Creative Studio coming in December. It all kicks off at 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM in Philly and streaming worldwide at phillyCAM dot org or globalirishradio dot com.

11/08/2022

It's all about the music!

10/26/2022

Thrilled to have Danny O'Reilly of Ireland's #1 indie rock band The Coronas as our guest on Thursday's CRAIC Radio Show. We also have new music from Philly's #1 indie rock band Velvet Rouge. How? Because we can handle that level of craic! Check it out at 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM in Philly and streaming live worldwide. Don't say we didn't warn you!

10/19/2022

No CRAIC Radio Show this Thursday as we celebrate WPPM’s 6th Anniversary with special programming on the radio, on the web, on TV and on the street! Community Media Day LIVE is a TV and radio simulcast beginning at 3pm. Addison Artists coordinated booking Philly band You Do You for the festivities. You can catch their performance at 5:30pm on PhillyCAM TV and WPPM 106.5FM or in-person on the 600 block of Ranstead Street. It's all free!

10/05/2022

Thursday rolls around again with an invitation to make time for CRAIC Radio Show at 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM in Philly. We have new music from Irish artists including Ali Comerford, The Coronas, Electric Penguins and more. Even better than the first time around is our rumble with GREAT TIME and tales of Krek 9T. How do you pronounce that again? EP artwork is by Ta'mar. You can stream live worldwide at phillycam dot org OR globalirishradio dot com.

09/28/2022

Thursday can't come soon enough! We've got another monumental CRAIC RadioC Show lined up for you. Kicking off at 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM and streaming worldwide. Our guests are Philly band Mobbluz. New Music from Ireland features Krea, SACK and Carlsbad. We also have new cuts from TEOA, Joseph Parsons and The Describers. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Can't wait to get this party started! Stream live at phillycam dot org or globalirishradio dot com.

09/22/2022

Take a break for SNACKTIME on CRAIC Radio Show on Thursday @ 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM in Philly. We have new music from Audubon, PA native son Caruso, along with a chestnut from Jamie and the Guarded Heart. That's just a little taste. Can't wait for you to hear it on the radio or streaming live worldwide at phiilycam-dot-org or globalirishradio-dot-com.

09/15/2022

People powered playlist! Follow where the music leads on CRAIC Radio each Thursday @ 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM in Philly or streaming live worldwide.

09/08/2022

The Vance Camisa Jazz Quartet, which strives for the best in swing and bebop, draws heavily on the standards of the 1930s and 1940s, recreating the polished sounds and foot-tapping rhythms of the heyday of jazz. The ensemble will transport you to the glory days of New York’s famous 52nd Street clubs, without any hint of sounding dated or self-conscious.

The quartet’s fluidity, enthusiasm for their art and ease with their uncompromised playing style prove the timelessness of good, heartfelt jazz. Hearing the Vance Camisa Jazz Quartet helps one understand why America’s only true art form has sustained universal appeal across the generations.

Check out Vance Camisa Quartet on our web site (link in bio) and message us for more information.

09/07/2022

Thursday's CRAIC Radio Show takes a trip down the back alleys of South Philly in search of rock and roll and meets up with The Sparklers. Showtime is 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM in Philly or you can stream live worldwide. New Music from Ireland features The Cope, Nathan Johnston with Angels Of Libra, and The Coronas. Philly new music includes Keegan Tawa with Sophie Coran, The Tisburys, Dave Cope and the Sass and Judah Kim. What more could you ask for?

08/30/2022

Vocal marvel Patrice Hawthorne will hypnotize you with her sultry sounds and vast repertoire of songs and styles. A voice with the emotional depth of Billie Holiday and the power of Dinah Washington, her skills are unparalleled. She is well known for her role of “Peaches” of the soul duo Peaches and Herb whose hit songs; "Shake Your Groove Thing" and "Reunited" soared to the top of the charts! Accompanied by high quality recorded tracks or live musicians, her mesmerizing voice and warm presence is perfect for private parties, corporate events, wedding cocktail hours and anything you can dream up!

Check out Patrice Hawthorne on our web site (link in bio) and message us for more information.

08/27/2022

They wear it well. Announcing the latest inductees into the Hat Hall of Fame. Their biggest hit may have been "Cruel Summer," but Bananarama knows a thing or two about styling' with hats!

08/26/2022

Pianist and vocalist Avi Wisnia has cultivated a following around the world, winning several songwriting and performing awards, and most recently giving a TED talk about music. Avi has brought his blend of jazz, pop, folk and bossa nova to notable venues and marquee festivals in Philly, throughout the US and overseas. His eclectic repertoire of music is perfect for many different settings and casts a wide net of sophisticated appeal.

Check out Avi Wisnia on our web site (link in bio) and message us for more information.

08/25/2022

Sharon Sable is an award winning vocalist whose musical journey has taken her from recording and touring with international pop stars such as Pink, to performing regularly to sold out audiences with the region’s finest jazz musicians. Sharon Sable’s delivery is sincere, witty, and demonstrates exquisite vocal prowess. Her repertoire is varied and includes gems of the Great American Songbook, Brazilian Bossa Novas, timeless Pop classics, and French love songs. Sharon is available as a duo or in larger formats.

Check out Sharon Sable on our web site (link in bio) and message us for more information.

08/24/2022

Aaron Parnell Brown has an active schedule playing jazz, rock, and blues at Philly venues such as Union Transfer, World Cafe Live, and The Rittenhouse Hotel, in addition to venues across the country including Mountain Stage in West Virginia, Club Passim in Boston, and Uncommon Ground in Chicago.

As a vocalist, he has drawn comparisons to Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Frank McComb, and John Legend. His jazz repertoire encompasses tunes from artists such as Nina Simone, Harry Connick, Abbey Lincoln, Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. Aaron is available as duo or in larger formats.

Check out Aaron Parnell Brown on our web site (link in bio) and message us for more information.

08/24/2022

Coming up Thursday on CRAIC Radio Show, our guest is Jessye DeSilva, Music, who speaks to us about their latest album Landscapes and their gig at The Painted Mug Cafe in Philly on Friday. New Music from Ireland features Vickers Vimy and Niamh Dunne. There's so much more. Join us on WPPM 106.5FM at 5pm or stream live worldwide.

08/18/2022

The Keith Chasin Pop Trio is a jazz ensemble dedicated to the reimagining of popular music. The repertoire ranges from The Beatles to The Police to Ariana Grande. Comprised of piano, bass, and drums, they are known throughout Philadelphia for their interpretations of recognizable music and have performed in many notable clubs and lounges.

Check out The Keith Chasin Pop Trio on our web site (link in bio) and message us for more information.

08/17/2022

We've got the Funk! Join us for CRAIC Radio Show on Thursday @ 5pm on WPPM 106.5FM as we chat with Tye Vallone of The Groove Merchants in advance of their show at Dawson Street Pub. We've got "New Music from Ireland" featuring Ways of Seeing, Camden Place (with Rachael Akano) and others. Mo Lowda & the Humble, Ceramic Animal, Cosmic Guilt and others, represent Philly. That's the craic!

08/12/2022

The Mini Q’s have been a staple of the Philadelphia music scene since keyboardist Luke Carlos O’Reilly and Guitarist Ben O’Neill joined forces to create the hard-hitting organ trio in 2004. Later, renowned drummer Anwar Marshall rounded out the lineup.

Pulling from a wide range of influences, The Q’s mash-up Blue Note groove standards, Sound of Philadelphia classics, contemporary hip hop remixes and soaring, evocative improvisation.

Check out The Mini Q’s on our web site (link in bio) and message us for more information.

08/12/2022

https://www.mixcloud.com/CraicRadio/craic-radio-show-august-11-2022/
This week’s CRAIC Radio Show is now up on Mixcloud for your 24/7 streaming pleasure at the link below.

Titled, “This Woman’s Work,” we explore the music of Kate Bush. We’ll hear some of her own recordings, we’ll hear covers of her songs by other artists, Kate’s guest appearance on album tracks and some of the artists she has influenced.

Artists featured include Peter Gabriel, Prince, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Bardo State, The Puppini Sisters, Miss Platnum, Moddi, B.E.F. with Andy Bell (of Erasure), Ra Ra Riot, Bat for Lashes, St. Vincent, The Divine Comedy, Imogen Heap, Beth Orton, Placebo, Jessye DeSilva, The Staves, Utah Saints, Nada Surf, Maxwell, a balladeer, The Waterboys, Meg Myers and Kate Bush.

This week’s show is titled, “This Woman’s Work.” We explore the music of Kate Bush. We’ll hear some of her own recordings, we’ll hear covers of her songs by other artists, Kate’s guest appearance on album tracks and some of the artists she has influenced. Artists featured include Peter...