10,000 Maniacs Celebrate 40th Anniversary Tour at The Keswick Theatre

Mary Ramsey stands center stage in a red blouse and black hat, arms outstretched, as 10,000 Maniacs perform under blue stage lights – photo by MMMP 2025

10,000 Maniacs Celebrate 40th Anniversary Tour at The Keswick Theatre

April 26, 2025Article, photos and videos by Melissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Matters Media Productions, LLCThis past weekend, 10,000 Maniacs brought their 40th Anniversary Tour to a sold-out crowd at The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA, celebrating their landmark album The Wishing Chair.https://youtu.be/dnQRxSWUDhgOriginally released in 1985 on Elektra Records, The Wishing Chair marked the band's first major-label release and helped cement their place in the American alternative rock scene. The evening’s setlist spanned […]

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The Fixx Was In

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Culture

5 Key Elements to Strengthening Your Local Music Community

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Article and photos by Melissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Matters Media Productions, LLCSteel Panther lit up Glenside this past Sunday with their electrifying 15th-anniversary “Feel The Steel” tour stop at the Keswick Theatre.The show was a lively homage to glam metal, giving fans everything they could have hoped for from this flamboyant group. Many attendees arrived dressed in their best '80s-inspired outfits, ready to rock out to hits like “Eyes Of A Panther,” […]

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SWOT Your Band Into Shape

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Stryper’s 40th Anniversary Tour Electrifies the Keswick Theatre

November 9, 2024 Article and photos by Melissa DeBrigida-Parent Music Matters Media Productions, LLC Heavy metal fans know there’s nothing quite like the surge of adrenaline that hits when a band you love takes the stage. Now, throw in the high-voltage energy of Stryper—a band that’s been blending faith and furious riffs for four decades—and you’ve got yourself a night that hits harder than a double-shot of espresso. This past […]

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Trucker Diablo Roars Back with New Album Social Hand Grenade and Hard-Hitting Single “Dig”

Northern Ireland’s Rock Rebels Are Back! After a decade of powerhouse albums and a well-earned reputation for big riffs and bigger stage presence, Trucker Diablo is charging back onto the scene with Social Hand Grenade, a collection that promises to push their sound into uncharted territory. Their latest single, "Dig," marks the dawn of a new era for the band, with its menacing groove and punchy lyrics that capture the […]

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