Tonight – Ambient Composer Christopher Willits – Highly Recommended
We are VERY excited to bring ambient composer Christopher Willits to Philadelphia this evening. He is a multimedia artist – an electronic music and guitar pioneer, composer, producer, photographer, filmmaker and system designer. Named “the Picasso of sound”, Christopher uses his self-designed software tools to “paint with his guitar”, creating “mesmerizing, intricate electronic soundscapes” and […]
Young Composer Series Returns w/ Richard Parry (Arcade Fire) + Nico Muhly
Over the past two years, we have been thrilled to find success in bringing some of our favorite young composers from all over the world to come perform in unique, alternative spaces like the First Unitarian Church (ie. not “performing arts venues”, which are generally pretty stuffy). It makes us so happy to be able […]
Our Shows At The First Unit Church Are Coming To An End (Kind Of)
Hellos – We have some sad news to pass along. As you likely know, we (r5) have booked thousands of shows at The First Unitarian Church since 1996. A bunch of now super famous and legendary bands got their first “big break” there…. Arcade Fire, Mumford & Sons, At The Drive In, TV On The […]
Punk Rock Flea Market : Table Reservations Begin Today + Charity
As we mentioned a few weeks back we are excited to let you know that the PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET will be taking place on Saturday December 13th and Sunday December 14th. Just like last year’s holiday market, we are only allowing sellers to be there on ONE of the dates (not both). That means there will […]
FREE SHOWS AT MORGANS PIER – STARTING THIS THUR W/ MERCHANDISE
Our FREE summer concerts series starts up once again at Morgan’s Pier. It kicks off this Thursday with recent 4AD signees MERCHANDISE. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see some lovely bands under the stars for FREE. Unlike the previous two years, we are asking that you RSVP in advance this time around. You can do so […]
R5 Special Weekend : Summer Solstice w/ Real Estate + Kurt Vile & The Districts Benefit
Such amazing weather for one of our biggest weekend’s ever! Two super positive and great events back to back, starting with Saturday’s “SOLSTICE IN THE CITY” at the Kimmel Center for The Performing Arts. It’s an all night event with food, drinks, performing arts and music spread out all over the building. There will be […]
Charity Things : Punk Rock Flea Raises $10,000 + Kurt Vile Benefit
Hello — We wanted to thank everyone who came out to the Punk Rock Flea Market this past weekend! As the flea market continues to grow in popularity we recently decided to add a charitable contribution to it. Thankfully several thousand of you came out on Saturday and Sunday and we are very happy to […]
Punk Rock Flea Market – Less Than Two Weeks Away
Winner of the 2013 Philadelphia City Paper Reader’s Choice Award Winner for “Best Festival / Gathering” – it’s THE PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET ! Now stretched out over two days. 400+ different vendors selling old records, clothes, art, music, food, junk, bicycles, stereo equipment, instruments, automobiles, tools, posters, furniture, computers, skateboards and lots of other […]
A Special Night At The Kimmel – Real Estate & San Fermin – Summer Solstice
Hellos – Just wanted to pass along word about an event we are really excited to be working on. Everyone knows we love doing shows in basements and warehouses but we REALLY like it when we can go into some of the more traditional / fancy rooms for a special evening.We have done a few […]
Punk Rock Flea Market Returns – June 7/8 – Table Reservations Begin Today
We are very excited to announce the return of our most popular event of the year – THE PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET ! 500+ vendors selling old records, clothes, art, music, food, junk, bicycles, stereo equipment, instruments, automobiles, tools, posters, furniture, computers, skateboards and lots of other stuff. Your $3 entry donations gets you into both […]
