Fenne Lily and her nostalgic indie folk has its own unique ways of hitting one’s deepest feelings. The bare emotion that shines through the lyrics of On Hold, her debut album, is as much sharp as it is sincere. After the gentle handpicked chords of the talented opener Sofia Wolfson, Lily announced that the ideaContinue reading “‘On Hold’ Never Felt This Good: Fenne Lily’s Opening Night In Brooklyn”
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Gus Dapperton Brings the House Down at Webster Hall, NYC
Gus Dapperton has been a special artist to me for years now, as I ran into his music back in 2017 with Prune, You Talk Funny. His older songs had a huge impact on me during high school and I’ve carried them with me since then. I was honored to finally get the chance toContinue reading “Gus Dapperton Brings the House Down at Webster Hall, NYC”
The Backfires, The Band Light, and Valleyview at Mr. Smalls Funhouse 7/14/23
The Backfires The Backfires, a “rock band from both sides of the Atlantic,” visited Pittsburgh, PA for the first time on July 14, 2023. For their first stop of tour, the band played at the beloved Mr. Smalls Funhouse, located right outside of the city. With a blend of excitement and talented musicians, The BackfiresContinue reading “The Backfires, The Band Light, and Valleyview at Mr. Smalls Funhouse 7/14/23”
Duality of Woman by Laken Ellis – Share Your Story Submission
What is “Duality of Woman” about? Duality of Woman is an oil painting on 12 square feet of canvas (2x36x24”) that took approximately 15 hours to finish. The woman in the painting is myself (Laken), in three different poses that make me appreciate my body and my strength! I LOVE this piece of work, andContinue reading “Duality of Woman by Laken Ellis – Share Your Story Submission”
Share Your Story Submission Form
Here at Almost Famous we want to use our platform to share as many forms of art and expression that we can. With the Share Your Story submissions we are looking for any and all types of projects one is proud of and excited to show off. We would like to highlight two-three stories eachContinue reading “Share Your Story Submission Form”
Black Belt Eagle Scout at Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia
On April 17th, Black Belt Eagle Scout brought a show full of heart-stopping music and artistry to Philadelphia’s Johnny Brenda’s. Released in February of this year, Katherine Paul’s new album The Land, The Water, The Sky, touches on her ancestral roots and the beauty of the world around her. The band opened with one of their mostContinue reading “Black Belt Eagle Scout at Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia “
Only Cool Grandmas Allowed in Brooklyn 4/11
Grandma opened for Coco & Clair Clair during their first ever headlining tour, bringing the heat that only cool grandmas know how to bring. Playing to a sold out Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn on 4/11/23, Grandma controlled the crowd with their energy and made us feel as if we had a belly fullContinue reading “Only Cool Grandmas Allowed in Brooklyn 4/11”
Ethel Cain: Preacher’s Daughter, an article by Summer Reid
The name Ethel is of Old English origin, the last time it was a popular name amongst newborn babies was in the 20th century. It is a feminine Anglo Saxon name that means “noble.” Cain is a Hebrew name that was given to the firstborn son of the bible who murdered his brother, jealous ofContinue reading “Ethel Cain: Preacher’s Daughter, an article by Summer Reid”
Chappell Roan’s Naked in North America Tour at Brooklyn Bowl
On February 25th, Chappell Roan brought her “Naked in North America” tour to Brooklyn Bowl in Philly. Both the crowd and I were lucky enough to catch the singer on her first-ever headlining tour, where she brought enough energy, talent, and excitement to make it seem like she’s been doing this for decades. Having localContinue reading “Chappell Roan’s Naked in North America Tour at Brooklyn Bowl”
Ex Pilots Album Release Show @ Thunderbird Café and Music Hall in Pittsburgh, Pa 2.19.23
On February 19, 2023, local band Ex Pilots had an album release show at the Thunderbird Café and Music Hall in Pittsburgh, PA. Ella and Madalyn always love to find new local musicians and check out what they are working on, so they were sure to add this show to their list! Ella got toContinue reading “Ex Pilots Album Release Show @ Thunderbird Café and Music Hall in Pittsburgh, Pa 2.19.23 “