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Everclear To Play Cooper River Park On August 17
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Because of the inclement weather, this concert has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17.
In the ‘90s, the alternative rock band Everclear made a name for themselves with their raw energy, powerful lyrics, and catchy musical hooks. Coming out of Portland, Ore., the band’s first three albums with Capitol Records, “Sparkle and Fade,” “So Much for the Afterglow,” and “Songs from an American Movie Vol. One: Learning How to Smile,” found mainstream success; and iconic songs like “Father of Mine” and “Santa Monica,” continues to be heard on the radio today. Everclear founder/lead singer/guitarist/song writer Art Alexakis is bringing the band to Pennsauken, playing a free performance on Saturday, Aug. 17, as part of the Twilight Concert Series at Cooper River Park. During a recent phone interview with All Around Pennsauken, Alexakis reflected on over three decades of performing to fans of all ages.
Merchantville Music Festival This Afternoon
The ninth annual Merchantville Music Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Merchantville Downtown Parking Area.
Pennsauken Public Schools Hold Second Annual Choir Festival
On Saturday, April 14, Pennsauken’s vocal music directors will hold the second annual Pennsauken Choir Festival at Pennsauken High School. This day-long event is a celebration of music, learning, and performing for all levels of Pennsauken choral students.
Over 100 choral students, grades 4 through 12, will gather with several conductors to learn new music, meet other Pennsauken singers, and share their talents in a culminating performance for their families and community members.
Apache Marching Band Holds Free Performance On September 23
The award winning Apache Marching Band will be performing their annual Parent Preview on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 3:00 p.m. This performance is open to the public. Please come out to view the show and wish the Apache Band the best of luck as they approach the start of their competition season!
Pennsauken Schools Hold First-Ever Choir Festival
Pennsauken’s vocal music directors held the first annual Pennsauken Choir Festival at Pennsauken High School. This day-long event was a celebration of music, learning, and performing for all levels of Pennsauken choral students.
Pennsauken Independent Drumline And Color Guard Hold Free Performance
The community is invited to a free performance of these talented students on Tuesday, May 2, 7:00 p.m. at the main gymnasium of Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd.
Gene Simmons Seeks Opening Act For Wizard World’s June 2 Concert At The Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia
Local Musicians/Groups Can Submit Video Links By May 19 to Enter To Be One Of The Concert’s Opening Acts
It’s the chance of a lifetime for musicians all across Greater Philadelphia, as famed Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons and Wizard World seek an outstanding local band to perform as one of the opening acts for “Wizard World: An Evening with Gene Simmons and His Band,” Friday, June 2, beginning at 8 p.m. The concert will take place at The Trocadero Theatre (1003 Arch St. in Center City), and will be held in conjunction with Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia taking place that weekend at Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Pennsauken Native Debuts First Album, “Homemade”
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Dennis Crocker’s musical experience has its start in Pennsauken. Growing up in town, he learned violin and trombone in elementary school, moving on to acoustic and electric bass in high school. The member of Pennsauken High School’s Class of 1968 took his show “on the road,” joining the Army and playing in a variety of bands on the bases where he was stationed. After a 21-year career in the military, Crocker became the audio/video technician for the Pennsauken School District, a position he’s held for the past two decades. And while he doesn’t play as frequently anymore, the music never left him, as evident by the release of his first album of music, “Homemade,” which features “highly rhythmic, grooving, swinging, smooth jazz and funk.”
