#Founder, @WorldCafeLive & @NIVA; music lover; entrepreneur; community activist; dog's best friend
Philadelphia, PA
Joined March 2009
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*On Sale Now* @wxpnfm Welcomes New Orleans legends @TankandDaBangas to Philly on Sunday, April 13th for their 'The Heart, The Mind, and The Soul' tour! Don't miss their quirky, poetic raps and rich melodies - grab tickets before they're gone: tinyurl.com/5ccppwry ❤️🧠🌟
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💔 When Fires Threaten, Our Community Bands Together
The recent LA-area wildfires have impacted independent venues, festivals & promoters, if your venue or business has been directly impacted, please apply for financial assistance today.
Links Below 🔽🔽🔽
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*Just Announced* Spend the evening with renowned vocalist @lizzwrightmusic in Philly on February 13th! From gospel roots to jazz chart-toppers, her music transcends and inspires 💫 Tickets on sale now: tinyurl.com/34ah8wc3
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The #FixTheTix Coalition's Day of Action led to MORE THAN 65,000 LETTERS being sent to Congress, demanding comprehensive ticketing reform. 🚀
Let’s keep up the momentum and push for the #FansFirstAct. Join us in demanding fair ticketing practices at fixthetix.org
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*Just Announced* Get ready for another fun-filled afternoon of drinks, food, and music throughout all three levels of WCL at our 20th Annual Beer Fest on Saturday, August 24! 🍻 Tickets are on sale now - early bird GA + VIP pricing is available through June:
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You shouldn't have to go through the gauntlet to buy a ticket to see your favorite artist or team. Every fan knows it's getting crazy out there. That's why John Cornyn and I are introducing new bipartisan legislation to take on bots, hidden fees, and predatory practices that are hurting consumers.
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Holiday shopping this weekend? 🎁
Support your local music scene with unique gifts from independent venues across the country! Find the perfect present for music lovers in the NIVA Holiday Gift Guide. From stylish apparel to one-of-a-kind posters, there's something for everyone.
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The #FixTheTix coalition is proud to endorse the bipartisan Senate ticketing bill, the #FansFirstAct, tackling predatory reselling practices head-on.
Our united stand is all about protecting fans, artists, and the integrity of live entertainment. More at fixthetix.org
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Amidst rising costs, small music venues are tirelessly working to keep live music alive and accessible.
They face the challenge of balancing economic pressures while fostering local talent and community spirit. Learn more about their resilience ⬇️ cnbc.com/2023/11/25/small-mu…
So exciting to have the NIVA family gather again for our 2nd annual conference - what a blast! lnkd.in/ganwN6Ax
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We're cookin up a smokeshow of a summer here at WCL, if you hadn't noticed 😏
Add a donation of any amount to your ticket purchase to support our free music education programs for Philly kids ✨
Since 2008 we’ve been changing young lives through the power and joy of music - please support our 2023 Kids Count campaign with a donation today!!! lnkd.in/gx4UAY-t
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Are you working on a music-related project that is having a positive impact on your community?
Then submit it for the Music Cities Awards! Applications are still open. Learn all about the awards and apply here:
The Music Cit…lnkd.in/g34agfSR lnkd.in/gE267did
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On March 31st, a tornado struck Belvidere, IL and caused the Apollo Theater's roof to partially collapse during a concert. A life was tragically lost and others were injured, but our community remains strong.
Let's support the venue and those impacted. Here's how you can help…
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On Saturday, rocker and record producer Ben Vaughn is playing a gig at World Cafe Live with his longtime backup band.
@delucadan shares the details. trib.al/fpeiL8n
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Tomorrow (4/9) we celebrate NIVA's third anniversary. We acknowledge the hundreds of venue owners, promoters, festival operators, & staff that transformed NIVA from a hope into a reality. Our story has only just begun. Cheers to three years!
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*On Sale Now* We're celebrating the songs of John Prine on September 28 with his brother Billy Prine & The Prine Time Band, plus Scarlett Egan! Tickets: bit.ly/3zmM8qA
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Thanks so much to the City of Philadelphia for honoring WCL with this award and recognizing the part we played in getting the Save Our Stages act passed through Congress.
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*Just Announced* Blues-folk-rocker Davy Knowles come to Philly on April 27! Tickets on sale Friday @ 10am: bit.ly/3JBHNWT
