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IN THIS ISSUE:
8 dRInK Sommelier Smackdown
PART Y
Jazz It Up Philly
12 MUSIC
A one-year anniversary party celebrating jazz music with performances by Paul Jost, Kriss Mincey, Timothy Brey, Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society, Laura Cheadle and the Family Blues Band, all who have performed with Jazz it Up Philly throughout the past year. 7pm.
My Morning Jacket
14 FeATURe Food Fest
16 OPInIOn How we respond to tragedy
Union Trust, 717 Chestnut St. jazzitupphilly.com
20 SAvAge LOve Sondheim songs are solace
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Kevin Powell
26 LAST PAge Cookie cups, Varga Bar & more 21 CLASSIFIed 23 ReAL eSTATe
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Author, public speaker and activist Kevin Powell’s latest book The Education of Kevin Powell is a heart-wrenching narrative of a young boy’s struggle through a life of poverty and violence and his personal path to manhood. 6pm. Free. Church of the
Advocate, 1801 W. Diamond St. kevinpowell.net
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Born to run: The 2015 Philadelphia Marathon
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ver 30,000 runners are expected to compete in this year’s Philadelphia Marathon, a weekend-long event kicking off on Friday with the Comcast Health & Fitness Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The free expo will feature a series of still-to-be-named seminar speakers, as well as showcase innovative ideas and new products related to fitness and nutrition. The three-day expo also includes a Kids Zone with activities like face-painting, yoga and crafts. The first competition of the weekend, the Rothman Institute 8k, takes place Saturday morning. This comparatively-short race takes runners from the Art Museum through Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive for an enjoyable trek along the Schuylkill River. The Kids Fun Run, a noncompetitive event for youngsters ages six to 12, takes place the same day. Each child will run a mile or half-mile distance—depending on their age group—and the first 325 participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. Sunday’s marathon is a formidable 26.2-mile route that stretches past an astonishing number of the most famous landmarks in Philadelphia. Competitors will depart the Ben Franklin Parkway and whisk by sites like Love Park, South Street, Independence Hall, University City, Fairmount Park and Main Street in Manayunk. The
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race covers some of the city’s most spectacular views, like the Delaware River from Columbus Boulevard and the Schuylkill from Boathouse Row on Kelly Drive. A half-marathon with a turnaround point by the Avenue of the Republic will take place simultaneously. Cash prizes will be given to the winners of all three adult races, but only one deserving competitor will receive the Mayor’s High Five Award, which celebrates an individual who has overcome extreme life obstacles to compete in the race. Anyone registered for the 26.2-mile marathon with a story that exemplifies “courage, inspiration, pride or perseverance” can be nominated. Mayor Michael Nutter will announce the recipient at the weekend’s kickoff news event, and the winner’s story will be acknowledged at the starting line before Sunday’s race, potentially inspiring thousands of people—in Philadelphia and beyond. —JOHn n. MCgUIRe
Fri., nov. 20: Comcast Health & Fitness Expo, 12pm. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch streets; Sat., nov. 21: Rothman Institute 8k, 7:30am. Kids Fun Run, 9am. 22nd St. & Ben Franklin Parkway. Sun., nov 22: GORE-TEX Philadelphia Marathon & Half-Marathon, 7am. 22nd St. and Ben Franklin Parkway. philadelphiamarathon.com
This huge culinary event—hosted by the Fairmount Community Development Corporation—aims to raise money for neighborhood improvement projects, small businesses and community events. This year’s jazz-themed benefit features delicious dishes from some of the Art Museum’s best restaurants, including Butters Soul Food, Jack’s Firehouse, Alla Spina and Rybrew, along with complimentary beer and wine, live music and raffles.
5:30pm. $65. Girard College, 2101 S. College Avenue. 215.232.4766. philadelphiafoodfight.com even T
Pennsylvania Conference for Women
The annual conference provides professional and personal development for women and business networking opportunities. This year’s speakers include Jessica Alba, Rachel Ray and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee. 7:30am. Pennsylvania
Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. paconferenceforwomen.org
Friday, November 20
THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA 12TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ROCKS! TOUR
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Comedy
Television director Rod Holcomb and screenwriter Jeff Twiller present another round of the finest in adult animation. Twillerama 2 features a collection of short films, some new, some rare, from filmmakers Bill Plympton, Aaron Augenblick, Signe Baumane, Leah Shore, Debra Solomon, Wally Chung, Twins are Weird, Rose Stark, Andy & Carolyn London and more. The segments are animated, written and produced by Morgan Miller, with sound by John Bosch, Ojedle Paloma and sound mixing by Joshua Kleefeld. Cameo appearance by Joe Garden of The Onion.
Stand-up comedy event featuring America’s Got Talent Top 10 finalist Gary Vider. Hosted by Alex Grubard, the show will also feature comedian Greg Stone. 8pm.
Twillerama 2
—JoSePH WiLLiamS 7:30pm. Free. University of the Arts, 211 S. Broad St. CoNveNTioN
PhilCon
PhilCon, also known as the Philadelphia Science Fiction Conference, has been held in our area since 1936, bringing together fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror. This year’s event features a gaming lounge, costume masquerade/fashion show, writing workshop and art show. PhilCon also hosts a young writer’s contest for students in grades 5-12. First place contest winners will receive $100 and a full membership for this year’s PhilCon.
—FraNCeS eLLiSoN Nov. 20-22. $10$55. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2349 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill, N.J. philcon.org
Pop Up Comedy
AN EVENING WITH
KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS
$24. The Orpheus Club, 254 S. Van Pelt St. 610.644.9125. gelosproductions.com arT
eaS Night of the arts
The work of more than 100 Drexel University Westphal College of Media Arts & Design students will be on display, giving students a forum to show their skills and providing an opportunity to network with local professionals. Student films and artwork will be on display, along with theatre and dance performances, and a live concert from Last Frontier and RFA. 5pm. URBN Annex of Drexel Univer-
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sity, 3401 Filbert Street. 215.895.2000. drexel.edu SCreeN
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Documentary based on the worldfamous poet, scholar, social activist and architect of the Black Arts Movement. The film, which includes commentary by ?uestlove, Ursula Rucker and Ruby Dee, examines Sanchez’s contribution to the world of poetry and African-American culture. 7pm. $12. Painted Bride, 230 Vine
APRIL 22
St. 215.925.9914. paintedbride.org
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Winter beer Fest
Is there a better way to ring in the winter season than by sampling a vast and palatable collection of craft beers? The Winter Beer Fest has more than 100 beers from all over the globe on tap, from double and triple IPAs to pilsners to imperial stouts to wheat beers to once-a-year strong ales to hard ciders—the options are seemingly endless. More than 30 breweries will be pouring their best winter offerings, including Victory Brewing, Prism Beer, Woodchuck Cider, Cape May Brewing and Evil Genius. There promises to be something for every beer-lover to enjoy. Food trucks will be on location, ready and waiting to curb those munchies. —JOHN N. mCGuIre
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Noon. $10-$50. District N9NE, 460 N. Ninth St. winterbeerfest.com SCreeN
Stag movie Night
EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT STARTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Most people think adult films were a product of the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s, but folks have actually been indulging in screened porn since the silent film era. The Secret Cinema presents vintage erotica films from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s.
8pm. $9. The Maas Building, 1325 N. Randolph St. 267.239.2851. thesecretcinema.com daNCe
balletX Fall Series 2015
Nicolo Fonte, resident choreographer of Ballet West, returns to BalletX with his evening-length ballet Beasts, a work inspired by the complexities of nature versus nurture, primal instinct versus learned behavior. 2pm & 8pm. $45. Wilma Theater,
265 S. Broad St. 215.546.7824. balletx.org/fallseries.html
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Shampoo reunion
The revival of an unforgettable staple from an epic era in Philadelphia nightlife. Features an array of skilled DJs, including Robbie Tronco, Nigel Richards and Carl Michaels. 9pm. $15-$20 at the door. The Skybox Event Center, 2424 E. York St. oneupe-
vents.com/shampooreunion eveNt
Fearless Philly Week
The Hive, Philadelphia’s first co-working space for women, presents a full day of networking and learning designed to bring together and inspire women. An amazing lineup of guest speakers includes creative entrepreneurs and corporate executives like Naama Bloom, founder and CEO of HelloFlo.com, and Kristina Italic, founder and CEO of You Can Do It Diva. 8am-5pm. $99. The Neighborhood House, 20 N. American
St. 215.800.1418. fearlessphillyweek.com SHOW
bullseye with Jesse thorn
A live taping of NPR’s curated guide to culture. Join Jesse Thorn for a night of irreverent original comedy, live music and in-depth interviews. Features Dr. Robert Hicks of the Mütter Museum, Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson, the comedy of Hari Kondabolu and the music of Spraynard. 9pm. $18-20. Johnny Brenda’s,
1201 N. Frankford Ave. bullseyetour.com PerFOrmaNCe
Life & death
A group of Unraveled artists present an engaging performance of live music, dance and installation artwork, inspired by the impermanence of existence and consciousness, in two simultaneous shows taking place across the hall from one another.
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CFa International Cat show
This two-day feline extravaganza features over 1,000 pedigreed cats competing in 16 different judging rings, culminating on Sunday afternoon when one outstanding cat will be named Best of the Best in Show. Visitors can enjoy the Meow Mall, which features vendors for every enthusiastic cat-lover, plus a series of educational seminars.
8:30am. Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. cfainternationalcatshow.org evenT
Turkey day Tailgate
Get ready for the Eagles to take on the Buccaneers, and help Philabundance fight hunger this holiday season with a Thanksgiving-themed tailgate party! Sponsors include Straub Beer, Tito’s Vodka, South Philly Pretzel Company and more. 9am-1pm.
$45. Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way. phancave.com/new-events/ turkeydaytailgate
Monday, noveMber 23 aUTHor
Mary Gaitskill and Joe Meno
Two critically acclaimed authors discuss their latest works. Mary Gaitskill’s The Mare is a story about a married couple with a shaky relationship as they attempt to teach an inner-city preteen to ride horses. Joe Meno’s Marvel and a Wonder focuses on a Korean War-vet and his grandson as they trek across the heartland to recover a stolen horse. 7:30pm. Free. Central Library, 1901 Vine St. 215.567.4341. freelibrary.org
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Movie Monday: Pootie Tang
Louis C.K.’s 2001 comedy follows Pootie Tang, a satire of blaxploitation film stereotypes, as he attempts to thwart evil. Stars Lance Crouther, Wanda Sykes and Chris Rock. 8pm. $3. Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St. 215.922.6888. thetroc.com
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A four-time Tony Award-winning production based on Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s novel about an extraordinary young girl who dares to take charge of her own destiny. 7:30pm. $20-$110. Through Nov. 29. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.
215.893.1999. academyofmusic.org
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Thanksgroovin’ eve bar Crawl
Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with zero cover charges and amazing drink specials at 25 of the best drinking spots in the city, including MilkBoy, Paddy Whacks and Liberty Bar. 8pm. $5-$10. Various locations. thanksgroovineve.com
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Talkin’ smack with Philly’s top sommeliers Someone’s got a lot to say on holiday vino. By Jackie Rupp
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he already-sold-out Sommelier Smackdown set for Wed., Nov. 25 has become a tried-and-true tradition in town. Two of the city’s top wine professionals will be competing to create the perfect food and wine pairings for guests to enjoy. In honor of their impending culinary vino bout, heavyweight competitors Keith Wallace, founder of the Wine School of Philadelphia and host of the event, and Justin Timsit, wine director of the Rittenhouse Hotel, went toe-totoe for Philly Weekly with some holidaythemed verbal sparring on the best wines for Thanksgiving. Pop a cork and enjoy!
JT: No, no way. If they can’t find good wines at their local shop, they should purchase them elsewhere. That’s like buying your Thanksgiving turkey from the Boston Market. Do you want something mass produced or something with a little soul?
KEITH WALLACE:
KW:
So, it’s Thanksgiving. The turkey, the cranberry, the creamed something or other. And because we are in Philly, there just might be a bowl of spaghetti and gravy on the table, too. Or in my family, there is going to be dandelion greens with fake bacon dressing. That’s what I get for marrying into a Pennsylvania Dutch-slash-Jewish family, but that’s my problem, not yours. With that lovely intro, what wines for turkey day, Justin?
JUSTIN TIMSIT: Thanks, Keith. With a heavy meal, I think you need something fresh and light. For me, it’s Gamay, the grape of Beaujolais, because it’s vibrant and fresh and low in alcohol. It’s delicious with great aromatics, and you can drink lots of it. And with Beaujolais Nouveau, it’s a celebration of the harvest. I think they go hand-in-hand. KW: I have to disagree with you. First of all, whenever I recommend Beaujolais, I tell people to pick up one of the villagelevel bottles from Moulin-A-Vent, but they forget that part. They end up buying something that smells like someone ate a banana and puked into a wine glass. JT: I am going to fight you on this. Beaujolais is great, especially the small fine producers. KW:
Here’s the problem. You tell someone to buy a Beaujolais, and they walk into some shitty wine shop. They ask a clerk, ”Where is the Beaujolais?” and they are shown a case stack of Georges Duboeuf. That is a sure-fire way of f—ing up Thanksgiving.
They are going to be pissed with you, Justin. Do you really want all of Philly saying, “That f—ing asshole. This stuff f— ing sucks!” I sure as shit don’t. In all seriousness, buying wine in Philly is tough. When I source wines for classes, it will take months. Most folks will not find any decent Beaujolais in their local shop.
What, is there something wrong with that? Boston Market has awesome sides. Personally, I deep fry my turkey. I have some country folk in my family. Beaujolais doesn’t pair well with my Pennsyltucky kin.
JT:
You can pour it straight out of the bottle, it’s so glug-glug. It’s so drinkable.
KW: Nah, I ain’t doing it. I don’t go delicate for turkey. I burn the whole son-ofa-bitch down. I don’t do nuance. Nuance is going to be lost in my family. Half hate each other, and the other half just ignore everything going on. I bring in something that is so over the top that it’s going to dominate dinner. “Napalm the dinner table” is my strategy.
JT: Let me guess. You are bringing a Dry Creek Zinfandel. KW: You know, that is pretty much spot on. However, Dry Creek zin is too expensive. What I’m going to do is bring a petit sirah, something from Clarksburg, something I paid less than $15 for. Maybe I’ll bring one of those Dave Phinney bottles from his Locations brand. You know, the ones labeled FR, CA or AR. For $20, you can’t go wrong.
JT: The point is to get them as drunk as possible so they can’t tell the food is bad. KW: You know my family! Yeah, no one can cook if their life depended on it. My rule is that if the food is mediocre, I’d rather just taste the wine. You know, most people only want to spend 10 or 15 dollars. Not everyone has our bling-bling lifestyle. >> continued on page 10
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We can’t just recommend red wines. There is always going to be that relative who only wants to drink white. So, what is the white wine you are going to pour?
KW: It’s also great for breakfast. Most somms suggest Gewürztraminer. Is that because it is a good recommendation, or are people just regurgitating bullshit?
JT: It’s going to be Riesling.
JT: It’s aromatic. It’s a bit fuller in body than I would prefer, but it’s spicy and has texture. It appeals to fuller white wine drinkers. It is fine with richer meats like turkey, so it’s a good choice. Some choices are better. I’d prefer something with a bit more acid.
KW: Aw, man! You know someone is going to read that and go out and buy some sweet, crappy Riesling. JT: Nah, don’t go out and buy Blue Nun. I’m talking about Riesling that tastes like it’s supposed to: transparent and mineral. Not overly sweet, either. I am talking about the bone dry Riesling, especially the ones out of Austria. They are one of the most food-compatible wines in the world. When you have such a heavy meal at the table, I think you want something fresh and light. Something that won’t make you pass out. KW:
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Well, you know I will agree that Riesling is awesome. Every age group digs it. But I say go closer to home. There are some awesome bone dry Rieslings coming out of New York State, in the Finger Lakes. Also, if you can find it, there is some kick-ass Grüner Veltliner coming out of Pennsylvania. Galen Glen outside of Jim Thorpe is doing some great stuff. But we’re kind of being dicks because we’re also recommending wines that are like 30, 40 bucks a bottle. So, what are we going to do for whites who ... I mean, you know only to spend eight to 10 bucks?
JT: You know, I don’t know. Buy a cheaper turkey. Save the money for better wine! KW:
Come on, they are already buying the f—ing Butterball, man. And they dumpster-dived behind the Dunkin Donuts for their stuffing. It’s tough out there.
JT: If you are going to spend eight to 10 bucks, then I’d say the best value for white wine out there is from Greece. There’s no better place for value. The quality you can get for the dollar is pretty remarkable. I don’t think there is any other part of the world where you can get that level of value. I love the Moschofilero from George Skouras. It’s a great bottle for around 12 bucks. KW:
Agreed! There are also plenty of Cote du Rhone Blancs from France, too. Or you can go to Spain. There are a lot of good and cheap bottles of Spanish white wine out there. What about the folks who only drink sweet wines?
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JT: Yeah, I think Moscato d’Asti. It’s sweet, but not too sweet. It’s low in alcohol, and it’s a total crowd pleaser.
KW:
I think it’s something they read about once and keep on suggesting. Have they ever tried it? It’s a terrible suggestion! It gets annoying after the first glass. Let’s all make a pledge and stop bringing this wine to Thanksgiving, okay? On that note, what wines would piss you off seeing at the Thanksgiving table?
JT: Well, it’s not the best time for Napa Cabernet. Not that I don’t like it. I think Australia Shiraz or Argentinian Malbec mouth-coating would be tiring after a single glass. I want to crush a lot of bottles without tiring my palate out. KW: Maybe cocaine wine, then? So, bottom line, don’t be a douche and bring Malbec to Thanksgiving. Is that what you are going with? And one of the big dick moves I think is bringing really expensive wines.
JT: Yeah, bring something simple. Everyone wants to drink a lot of it. Honestly, bring wine that is more of a glug-glug and have a great experience. Something that you can drink a whole bottle of in one sitting. Something playful and enjoyable. Also, Don’t bring any of these crazy craft beers. Too much hops and too much weight. The only beer I am going to drink is a Kölsch, a crisp Pilsner or some really light ale. Nothing malty. KW: Totally disagree with you there. I’ve brewed a special triple IPA for Thanksgiving. Any beer based on Citra hops is going to rock for T-day. Not too bitter, but heavily dry hopped and brewed with enough crystal malt to balance it out. If you are a smoker, then a cigar with some cognac and a slice of pecan pie is a great way to go. See you at the Sommelier Smackdown, Justin. I am going to kick your ass, FYI.
JT: We’ll see about that.
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MUSIC
| By Jacqueline Rupp @PhillyJackie
Sounds to sink your teeth into My Morning Jacket’s Patrick Hallahan talks music-making, Philly food and his new brand-new restaurant.
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y Morning Jacket is returning to delight Philly audiences after their summer fling with the XPoNential Music Festival. Playing at the Tower Theater Thursday night, Philly’s own Strand of Oaks is set to be the opening act. Philly Weekly caught up with MMJ’s drummer, the enterprising, affable Patrick Hallahan, before the band’s arrival in town. Although their latest album, May’s brilliant The Waterfall, was among the top of our list of topics to discuss, food quickly became the subject of the conversation. No complaints there.
It seems like you guys are a band that never stops touring and travelling. What do you do to pass the time while you’re travelling? Lots of walks. There is a lot of work to do throughout the day, but you know, we try to get out. I love food, so I’m always popping out and trying to find good restaurants and meet chefs. Lots of art museums. We usually take bikes— like, little folding bikes—out on the road with us to jump out and get away from the venue for a little while. You know, just basically time to get away from cramped spaces and loud music for a little bit so that [when] we are in those environments, it’s enjoyable and something we can expand upon.
It sounds like a lot of fun to be on tour with you. I was expecting you to say how grueling it was. Oh no! I mean, towards the end of a tour, it can be pretty grueling if you have a bunch of stuff in a row, but, you know, we try to make the most of it. Some people are built for travel, and some people aren’t. I am definitely built for it.
It sounds like it. Do you have any memories of Philly or anything you’re looking forward to coming back to see? Oh my god, absolutely. We’ve been coming to Philly for years. I was just saying I know there’s always a little rivalry with Philly and New York, and it just so happens that both of your cities … I just did an interview with somebody in New York, and I kind of said the same thing, where Philly was also one of the earliest cities to adopt us in the beginnings of touring. We’ve always counted on Philly to just kill it. Everybody always shows up; it’s always been a city where people show up to participate and have a good time.
Oh, that’s awesome! My earliest, favorite memories are, like, the Trocadero and the TLA and, you know, just having these blowout shows where I just think, “Surely they’re gonna forget about us at some point.” And it’s never happened.
Aww! I’m an avid cheesesteak fan, so I’ve taken, like, $40 cab rides to Tony Luke’s. Not gonna lie.
Aww, man! You’re giving a shout-out to Tony Luke? I’m giving a shout out to Tony Luke. Because that is no joke.
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So, he’s your cheesesteak man in Philly? Well, Nick’s for the Italian pork, and Tony Luke’s for the cheesesteak.
You know your food. I relish in it.
Any comfort foods from home that you kind of seek out while you’re touring? You know … I kind of … I’m trying to think. Because for whatever reason, the world has gotten smaller, so I kind of get what I need wherever I go. I miss a really good biscuits and gravy. I love Southern food. I feel like people don’t realize how vegetable-oriented it is, so I really miss the vegetables from just growing up. If we go to like, the Southwest or something, it’s like all meat all the time. I miss vegetable sides and things like that.
A lot of musicians have opened up their own spots. Do you have any plans for that?
I think you hear, a lot of times, the production process is filled with angst, strife or all this kind of drama and grueling hours. But this sounds like a beautifully conducive environment for creating something. It’s great. And, I mean, it’s not a perfect world … I can see why people get to the angst and the strife ‘cause it’s a creative environment, and you’re gonna have disagreements. But our crew, our group of guys, we really just respect each other and love each other, and we don’t really ever get to that point. We agree to disagree, and I think that’s a very important aspect of our dynamic because nothing’s personal. It’s not an ego-driven theme there. We rarely get to that point. The only time we ever really argue is over what order the songs go into and making the album. And most people don’t even care about that anymore.
If you had, like, fantasy artists to play with, with whom would you like to pair? I keep saying this, but I’ve been on a Louie Armstrong kick. If I ever got to back up Louis Armstrong, I would keel over.
I’m actually opening a restaurant in one week.
Oh my! Where is it, and what’s on the menu? It’s in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s kind of just a nod to oldworld cuisine—a lot of handmade pastas and rotisserie, entrees like steak frites and gnocchi and charcuterie and cheese programs. You know, lots of good cocktails.
That sounds fabulous! What’s the name of it? It is called Butchertown Grocery. It’s in a neighborhood of Butchertown, in Louisville. It’s one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. And the restaurant is in the neighborhood grocery store from the 1700s. So, we went inside and redid the inside of it, but left all the charm. I’m pumped. We’re getting ready to open it.
Oh, that’s so cool! So, you definitely are a foodie then? Yeah. Now it’s taking up as much time as the band.
Now, I would love to talk food with you all day, but I should mention the music, too. For folks who haven’t heard The Waterfall, what would you like them to know about it, and how is it a little bit different, maybe, from stuff we’re more familiar with? I don’t know how to answer that. I will say that it’s the product of lots of spur-of-the-moment decision-making. We went into this album without an agenda. We keep saying this whenever we’re talking to people about it: We went in with a “no stone unturned” mantra, and just kind of went in with all of our equipment—way too much equipment, in fact—and lots of demos to choose from. And we lived on a beach, had massive walks to and from the studio every day, and just had a really beautiful time making this album. So, I don’t know how that differs from other people’s experiences, but it was a beautiful one for us. And I feel like the album shows that.
Who’s on your playlist right now? We just got off the road with this band called The Fruit Bats that I’ve been a fan of, and it made me go back and listen to their material. So, it’s really exciting to get to know their recorded stuff again, ‘cause I was just, like, onstage every time listening to it. I’m trying to think of what else I’ve been really listening to lately … Oh! I was in another band called Spanish Gold, and my friend Dante [Schwebel], who was the lead singer, started a band called Rumba Shaker with, like, guys from City and Colour and Dead Weather and Whigs, and it’s just this fun project, and it really turned out well. So, I’ve been listening to that a bunch.
Any advice for aspiring drummers out there? Yeah, sure. Nobody ever wants to hear this, but practice, practice, practice. Practice with what you like; you can pick techniques later. And people might argue with me on this: I never took lessons, so I don’t have that regiment. I picked artists that I really enjoyed listening to and kind of picked and chose from the things that I liked that they did and, over time, developed my own style. And, you know, just developing good listening habits more than anything. That’s the main thing I’m working on over technique right now—just being a better listener.
That’s good advice for all of us. Yeah, well, it is. In a good conversation, you’re asking questions, and you’re listening to responses. Music is much like a conversation. n
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What we post about when we post about terrorism “I
was there—I was right there! I ate at a restaurant near there in 2010. Here ...here’s a picture. See? Crazy, right? How am I doing? I’m okay, I guess.” Why is it our collective instinct to put ourselves closer to tragedies? Why, when we hear of events like the terrorist attacks in Paris this past Friday, is there an urge to personalize it, somehow divert the attention, channel it back into our own lives? It’s natural. It’s a way of empathizing, to show support—sure. But is it also something else? As a society, we are more connected now than we have ever been. Curious about a spice market in Marrakech? With the click of a button, you are there, floating around like some spectral local, casually browsing an environment thousands of miles away—while in your underwear, eating a bowl of cereal. If you were so inclined, you could click another button and video chat with your third cousin in Romania while shopping for items made in Vietnam that would be delivered to your front door in Peoria, Illinois the same day. And yet, despite this closeness, this pseudoconnection, we are lonely. We are bored. We’ve been given the drug of possibility, and we want more. We want to be closer. There is an unfortunate byproduct of technological evolution, of social media, and its impact is generational. When a tragedy happens, Baby Boomers are more prone to internalizing, turning to prayers or silent head-shaking, commenting on how awful it is, how we should do something, how someone should do something. What is the world coming to? they ponder. Generation X, though raised in a more activist 1990s era—a period of flannel, lamenting, punk anger—are now likely laden with young children of their own and will relate it to them, consider their future. What kind of world are they living in? they ask. They’ll drink wine, curse, then go to bed. And the often-discussed Millennials? It becomes more existential, more immediate, a feeling that it was an attack on their world. What does this mean for me and my friends? they wonder. What kind of world am I living in? How do I deal with this? Often times, they simply can’t. They can’t even. But those generational generalizations are far too common in the media, far too patronizing—and, usually, true. And while the largest generational shift to social media is in older generations, the bulk of activity and commentary is by younger ones, especially during a crisis that allows for personal expression, an opportunity to view it through their own unique perspective, which tends to result in a bitter cocktail of extremes. The reaction on social media is swift, raw, hyperbolic, the ranting of a late-night cab driver. People turn omniscient, faux philosophers, maudlin cyber-martyrs for a cause, any cause with the saddest story, any cause that delivers likes, views, clicks, attention. Brands brainstorm on whiteboards, drumming up ways to exploit, pander under the banner of support: here, look at us— 16 | Philly Weekly | November 19 - 25, 2015 | phillyweekly.com
we are with you; see our lights, our website, our tweets, prayers, thoughts, hopes, and while you’re here, stay, browse, buy. We are outraged, desolate. We change profile pictures. We have sanctimonious moments of silence during sports games. We will never forget, until we do. We are in a new era of sadness, where the stink of disaster lingers only as long as the smell of a restaurant on a dinner jacket. One could argue that this new paradigm of digital grief began in the years following the 9/11 attacks, when so many emotions collided with so many more forms of communicating them. It was all we spoke about. It invaded every aspect of our lives, every industry. It changed how we were allowed to feel, level set the amount of sorrow you were supposed to have. And soon, slowly, you began to hear other conversations, a perverted pattern of one-upping. I’ve flown in a plane before. Oh, yeah? Well, I’ve visited New York before. Yeah, well, I lived there. Really? Well, I know someone who died. Okay, but I loved someone who died. Well, I was related to someone who died. And so on, until one concedes, until one wins sadness. Why? Why is there this desire to be more sad than anyone else? In 2012, researchers at Ohio State University studied the socio-psychological impact on people’s emotions after viewing tragic, tear-jerking movies, like Titanic or Atonement. The resulting study, entitled, “Tragedy Viewers Count Their Blessings,” found that “greater sadness led to greater enjoyment,” and results “suggest that tragedy-induced sadness instigates (a) life reflection that increases tragedy enjoyment, as well as (b) specifically thoughts about close relationships that, in turn, raise life happiness, which (c) subsequently increases tragedy enjoyment further.” In short? People like sad movies because they make them think about the positive things in their own life. Not exactly revelatory, but when you view it through the lens of a terrorism incident—which, thanks to our 24/7 media coverage, seems to unfold like a television or movie drama—it begins to make sense why people would begin to personalize the situation more, to get
some sick satisfaction from it. A follow-up article in Ohio State’s communications department asked the lead author of the study, Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick, to extrapolate more on that thought. “Why would people have to get sad by watching a tragedy to feel grateful about relationships in their own lives?” KnoblochWesterwick replied that this actually fits with psychological research that suggests negative moods make people more thoughtful. “Positive emotions are generally a signal that everything is fine; you don’t have to worry, you don’t have to think about issues in your life,” she said. “But negative emotions, like sadness, make you think more critically about your situation. So, seeing a tragic movie ... may make you sad, but that will cause you to think more about your own close relationships and appreciate them more. Tragedies bring to mind close relationships, which makes us happy.” Does this explain the outpouring of self-centered social media following a tragedy? Perhaps. Maybe it’s just our way of coping, our way of appreciating that place, of shining a light on a good time we experienced in a place that experienced so much heartache. Or perhaps it’s tragedy porn. Perhaps we should stop reacting to body bags with hashtags and should instead engage our peers in substantive debate about international policy, talk about polarizing things, make people uncomfortable, speak out loud the absurd, prolific horror of gun violence or the very real danger of extreme nationalism following such incidents instead of simply making it about ourselves trying to get attention. Or, for that matter, writing an essay on the topic. n
Sean Carney is a writer and storyteller living in South Philadelphia.
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Matt pond pA + Completions + Laura Stevenson Nov. 18 at The
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James Lloyd Nov. 19 at SOUTH.
The contemporary jazz master and Pieces of a Dream pianist’s first solo LP, Here We Go, was one of last spring’s aural delights. southrestaurant.net
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Trocadero Theatre. Free leads as a slew of MCs storm the stage, with UGO as their backing band. A portion of the proceeds benefit The National Kidney Foundation. thetroc.com
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Kanye’s bol sold out Philly’s hottest new venue—but no, Rihanna will not be in attendance like his/her fans were hoping. thefillmorephilly.com
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Givers + Doe paoro Nov. 20 at Boot & Saddle. New Kingdom, the southwest Louisiana outfit’s five-day-old soph LP, is their long-awaited follow-up to 2011’s killer In Light. bootandsaddlephilly.com
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Christian McBride Nov. 21 at Merriam Theater. The native son and bass virtuoso’s “The Movement Revisited” features amazing singers, an 18-piece band and Sonia Sanchez as Rosa Parks. merriamtheater.com
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The three-man threat that is Azar, Malakai and Bij Lincs winds up their 19-city “Seventeen Eleven” tour right where they should: At home. utphilly.com
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’ve always been a big believer in the common-sense obviousness that monogamy is hard. Additionally, I like the idea of my wife getting f—ed. I don’t have any desire to be denigrated or emasculated; I just get off on the idea of her being satisfied and a little transgressive. Early in our relationship, we talked about monogomish guidelines: I’d like to be informed and consulted, and she would rather I kept mine to myself. Last weekend we were having sex, and she asked me if I “wanted to hear a story,” code for treating me to a tale of a sexual contact. She’d been out of town for work most of the summer, and she told me that one of her roommates had gotten in the shower with her and fingered her until she came. I asked her if she’d f—d him, and she said yes. It was all hot and awesome. But a few hours later, I was experiencing pangs: Why hadn’t she told me or asked me at the time? Also, I felt very alone and depressed that summer, and when I’d gone to visit her, my wife and this roommate acted very strangely. I told her that I thought it was hot and cool, but that I didn’t think it was cool that she’d kept this from me for so long. Things got worse from there: Over the last week, we’ve had some great sex and open conversations but also a lot of anger and hurt. The truth is that she carried on with this guy all summer. It’s not the sex that bothers me so much as the breadth of the deception, the disregard for my feelings, and the violation of our agreement. And, yes, I’m feeling a little emasculated. How does a loving husband who intellectually believes that fooling around is okay—and who finds it hot sexually—get over this kind of hurt and anger? Help me get right with GGGesus. —Cocked Up Cuckold Keeps Stressing Two things have to happen in order for you to move on. One thing your wife has to do, and one thing you have to do. Your wife has to express remorse for this affair—and it was an affair, not an adventure—and take responsibility for the anger, the hurt, and, um, all the great sex you two have been having since the big reveal. You don’t give her version of events— why she kept this from you—but you were depressed and lonely while she was away, and she may have concluded that informing and consulting you about this guy (first when she wanted to f—k him, and then when she was actually f—ing him) would’ve made you feel worse. This conclusion is a massive self-serving rationalization, of course, because she knew you would veto the affair if she informed and
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consulted you. Figuring it would be easier to ask for forgiveness than permission, she went ahead and f—d the guy all summer long and then disclosed when your dick was hard. Your wife needs to own up to the deception, the dishonesty and the manipulation, and then take responsibility for the hurt she caused—that requires a sincere expression of remorse—and promise it won’t happen again. She shouldn’t promise not to f—k around on you again. You don’t want that, right? What she’s promising is not to deceive you again, not to go in for self-serving rationalizations again and not to avoid informing and consulting you again. And one more thing that won’t do: She won’t humiliate you again. You feel emasculated in the wake of this affair because her summer f—k buddy knew what was up when you two met, and you didn’t. He knew who you were (the husband), but you didn’t know who he was (the f—k buddy). Now here’s the thing you have to do: You have to forgive your wife. Mistakes were made, feelings were hurt, massive loads were blown. The fact that there was an upside for you even in this messy affair (see: massive loads, blown) should make forgiving your wife a little easier. This is NGAA, the guy you advised to make a gay friend and listen to some musicals with him. I didn’t find a gay friend, but I did buy recordings of the shows you suggested and I’ve been listening to the songs you recommended. I don’t know them by heart yet, so I have more listening to do. But Mr. Stephen Sondheim’s message seems to be that I need to quietly move on. Thanks for your answer, Dan. It really helped. —No Good At Acronyms Thank you for writing back, NGAA, and for listening to the shows I recommended: Company, Follies, and A Little Night Music. My advice for you made a lot of my other readers angry—really angry. They accused me of blowing you off and not answering your question and failing at this whole advice column thing. But I didn’t blow you off. I directed you, as I’ve directed many other readers, to the expert I thought could help you. In your case, NGAA, that person was Mr. Stephen Sondheim. n
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A Real Wow “Architectural Digest Candidate”. Super Contemporary – Open, Bright and Dramatic Design. Extra wide, 19 x 62 - 2000 sq. ft., 2 bdrms + huge den, 2 baths, hardwood floors throughout, newer kitchen and lovely garden found on a picturesque tree lined Society Hill Block. Enter this unique home into a foyer to the terrific new cook’s kitchen with maple cabinets, Caesar Stone countertops and glass tile surrounds the entire area into the dining room. The flooring is handsome designer dark slate. Step up to the terrific, dramatic, open two story living room with 18’ ceilings overlooking a wall of glass into the deep, peaceful Japanese garden. There is a custom designed extra wide spiral staircase to the 2nd floor which has the best open and spacious loft/ den room again with a wall of glass overlooking the garden and beautiful neighboring greens + a full en-suite (bedroom and bath). The next level is the fabulous main suite – Incredible, bright and spacious with a full European bath (the best walk in shower) + a sitting and dressing area. The lower level is a full basement waiting to become your favorite room. It has great space, mechanicals, laundry and lots of storage. Side alleyway for easy trash removal.
MODE 7 by Masada Custom Builders This great house is found in a terrific location, close to
everything, Restaurants, CoffeeSq Shops, Transportation, Live Your Dream in this Special European Infl uenced 5500 Ft Home - 2 Car Museums, Universities, The2Liberty Bell,Rooms, Parking, Elevator from Floor to Roof, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full SpaParks, Baths, Powder The Ritz + much more. Chef’s Dream Kitchen, Fireplace, 2nd Kitchen, 2 Decks & Garden & Tax Abatement. Semi Private Quiet Cul De Sac Street between 22nd & 23rd & Race.
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FROM $379,900 Lawrence Road, Broomall 4 Bed/2 Bath; 2351 sq ft Colonial $259,000 Great Blvd Rental Also For Rent: $3,350/month 191 Presidential #R824, 3 Bed/3 Bath; 2,000 sq ft Ranch $365,000 3rd & Bainbridge - Live & work from home in this fabulous space. 2 bedrooms +den,1.5 Baths, hardwood floors, Deck + Gallery space on 1st Fl. $3000 Bala Cynwyd 716-18 S 11th Street #300, Bella Vista 427 Queen St- Beautiful 3 story, 2 bedroom, 1 bath trinity, H/W, EIK & garden. $1400 504 Sagamore Road, Havertown 225 Catharine St - Beautiful 3 BR + Den, 4 BA, H/W, Granite ktchn, grdn & 2 car parking. $3500 1 Bed/1 Bath; 705 sq ft Condo $299,000 Bed/2 Bath; 2100 ft apartment Condow/ CA$525,000 776 S.2 2nd St - Very nice 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathsq Bi level + Lg Deck. $1350 4 Bed/3.1 Bath; 3052 sq ft Colonial $500,000 810 S. 3rd St –Beautiful large 3 BR + Den home with hardwood floors t/o, yard + parking. $2500 1119 E. Palmer St –N/C 3 BR + Media Rm, 3 BA, H/W t/o, Fp, Lg Garden + 3 car parking. $2500 377 Maplewood Road, Merion Station 3112 Haverford Ave., Powelton Village 400 Spring Garden-N.C Commercial Available-800 to 1600 Sq Ft. Call for Details 9 W Rock HillSpace Road, Bala Cynwyd 4 Bed/3.1 Bath; 2203 sq ft Contemporary $625,000 5Bed/2.1Bath; 1,998 sq ft Townhouse Bed/2.1 Bath; 2057 sq ft Colonial $449,000 4 1001 Montgomery Avenue, Penn Valley $395,000 4 Greythorne Woods Circle, Wayne 3 Bed/1.1 Bath; 1902 sq ft Colonial $450,000 3727 Baring Street, Powelton Village 3Bed/3.1Bath; 2,016 sq ft Townhouse $515,000 3604 Merrick Road, East Falls w w w . c o n w a y t e a m . 10,168 c o m sq ft Multi-Zoned Church $895,000 The Award Winning Kathy, Patrick and the Conway Team 215.440 .8190 3 Bed/1 Bath; 1116 sq ft Townhouse $188,000 220 Twinings Lane, Wayne Society 1919 Hill Office Walnut Street, Rittenhouse Square 7000 Greenhill Road,215.627.6005 Greenhill Farms 5 Bed/ 4.2 Bath; 5,646 sq ft Colonial 5 Bed/5.1 Bath; 4200 sq ft Colonial $499,000 7,000 sq ft Commercial Space $2,750,000 $1,385,000 Mike Carestio Lee Ann Hartley Ivon Cowell Jeff Kauffman Tory Gargano Adele Gerngross Deidre Quinn Rental Options Available WfoRock Road, Visit o103 u r web site r o u r co mpHill le te in ve nto ry, weeBala kly o pen Cynwyd hou se s, add ition a l p ictu res a nd mo re p a rticula rs. 11 W Amherst Road, Bala Cynwyd 4 Bed/3.1 Bath; 2961 sq ft Split Level 303-5 S 11th Street, Washington Sq West 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 1956 sq ft Colonial $536,500 $599,900 Unit 2: 1 Bed/1 Bath; 772 sq ft Condo $239,000 1089 West Avenue, Springfield Unit 10: 1 Bed/1 Bath; 868 sq ft Condo $215,000 4 Bed/3 Bath; 2268 sq ft Colonial $359,995 415 Conshohocken State Road, Gladwyne 1737-39 Chestnut Street #701, 4 Bed/3.1 Bath; 2912 sq ft Contemporary $744,900 710 Preston Avenue, Bryn Mawr Rittenhouse Square 1212 Weybridge Lane, Wayne 3 Bed/2.1 Bath; 1800 sq ft Twin $325,000 2 Bed/2 Bath; 1744 sq ft Condo $795,000 3 Bed/3.1 Bath; 3580 sq ft Colonial $649,000 20 W Turnbull Avenue, Havertown 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2564 sq ft rehabbed colonial $500,000 2012 Spruce Street, Rittenhouse Square 102 Trotters Drive, Phoenixville 118 Penarth Road, Bala Cynwyd 4 Bed/5 Bath; 7155 sq ft Townhome $3,690,000 5 Bed/4.1 Bath; 5729 sq ft Colonial $675,000 5 Bed/3.1 Bath; 2963 sq ft Colonial $685,000 2301 Cherry Street 4Q, Logan Square 1416 Flat Rock Road, Penn Valley 1230 Ridgewood Road, Bryn Mawr 3 Bed/2.1 Bath; 1778 sq ft Condo $425,000 5 Bed/3.1 Bath; 3635sq ft $715,000 5 Bed/4.2 Bath: 6755 sq ft French Estate 426 Seville Street. 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Much sought after 1BD/1BA, apartment at Independence Place. Enter into this elegant home just waiting for your personal belongings to call it your own. Open kitchen with custom wood cabinets and granite countertops with eating bar. Bathroom features a large walkin shower with travertine stone and Groehe fixtures and a custom pedestal sink with Porshe fixtures. Master bedroom is an oasis of tranquility. Must see today!
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Lovely 3-4BD/3.5BA home in a picturesque courtyard setting in historic Old City with deeded 1-car parking. The first floor offers an open floor plan with living room with crown molding and a kitchen that offers granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The third floor features the private master suite with vaulted ceilings, good closet space and two skylights. Finished basement can be used as a fourth bedroom.
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Pristine and immaculate 6BD/5.5BA Society Hill masterpiece built in 1837 and designed by Thomas U. Walter, founding member of the American Institute of Architects, now completely restored from top to bottom in all its historic glory. Features range from beautiful wood floorings to a unique, custom wood and steel circular stairway, 6 zoned HVAC, tremendous light from all three exposures, an elevator and all-new kitchen, bathrooms and mechanicals.
Ultra contemporary and incredibly spacious 3BD/2.5BA Queen Village home, completely renovated from top to bottom by high quality builder! Wide open living and dining room entrance with beautiful hardwood floors, detailed crown molding, half wall wainscoting, two front windows, electric fireplace with custom stone detailed mantle. Tiled outdoor space, roof terrace with incredible 360 views and finished basement.
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$399,900
Beautiful 2BD/2BA condo with parking, hardwood flooring and an abundance of light, nestled in the heart of historic Old City. Hallway entrance with double closet. Bright and airy wide open living room and dining room area with super high ceiling and lots of light. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinetry and high bar counter. The master suite boasts two large closets, window and a bathroom with tile floor and subway tile stall shower.
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Prepare to swoon at this unbelievable 4 bedroom, 4.2 bath home in the heart of Washington Square West on one of Philadelphia’s premier blocks. Step inside to the grand center vestibule with dramatic ceiling and crown molding. The open flow between rooms and the garden make it perfect for family life and entertaining. Handsome original circular staircase with pine floor and railing brings you up to the top floor!
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The Sphinx That Traveled to Philadelphia: The Story of the Colossal Sphinx in the Penn Museum tells all the tales from the biggest icon on the Philly field-trip scene: the Sphinx that has been in residence at the Penn Museum for over a century. What began as a booklet for authors Josef Wegner and Jennifer Houser Wegner, long-time associate curators in the Museum’s Egyptian section, turned into a gorgeous hardcover book released this month by the University of Pennsylvania Press. Special note for all those with history buffs on their holiday gift list: This Sphinx might sit silent, but it has several thousands of years worth of stories to tell. —J.R.
The Sphinx That Traveled to Philadelphia | $29.95 | upenn.edu/pennpress