At dozens of performance venues across Philly and Atlantic City, superstars, legends, and rising stars are set to provide great entertainment this concert season.
Kansas
On Saturday, October 4, Kansas will appear at the Xcite Center, Parx Casino. Parx not only has a brick-and-mortar casino in Bensalem near Philadelphia, where the Xcite Center is located, but also has a Pennsylvania online casino. Kansas is an iconic rock band with a career spanning five decades. Since it released its debut album in 1974, it has gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Throughout the 70s and 80s, the band played to sold-out arenas and stadiums. “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust In the Wind” are two of its most popular songs of all time.
Noah Cyrus
On October 10, Noah Cyrus will appear at The Fillmore in Allen Street, Philadelphia. This performance will be part of her tour to promote her album I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me. Her pop-folk songs tell stories of loss, survival, and identity.
The new album is a raw and poetic take on her journey to get where she is now. Her performances feel like a shared experience more than just a concert. Music like this supports modern wellness needs as much as other remedies like plant-based healing solutions.
Mumford & Sons
On October 14, Mumford & Sons will take to the stage at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Broad Street, Philadelphia. After taking a few years off, the Grammy Award-winning band is back together. Its folk-rock anthems are particularly suited to playing in stadiums. The band has five studio albums to its name, and the latest one is Rushmere.
Philly Music Fest
One of the fun things to do in Philadelphia for couples is to attend the Philly Music Fest.
From October 13 to 19, this local music festival brings out the best in Philly’s music scene. Over seven nights, bands take over the stage at privately owned venues throughout Philly. Some of the artists this year are Dr. Dog, Matt Quinn, Catie Turner, and The Wonder Years. The profits go to local music programs.
David Byrne
From October 16 to 18, David Byrne will appear at The Met in Philadelphia. The former frontman of Talking Heads has a new solo album names “Who is the Sky?”, where he mixes sounds and genres. During his three-night residency, you go on an adventure into his creative mind, supported by some interesting choreography and theater.
Billie Eilish
On October 23, Billie Eilish will appear at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The singer/songwriter keeps putting out big hits like “Bad Guy” and “Birds of a Feather”. Her movie anthems “No Time to Die” and “What Was I Made For?” won Academy Awards.
Laufey
Grammy-winning Icelandic-Chinese musician Laufey appears at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 24. Her warm tone and the way she pulls from past musical eras give her songs a wide appeal. The timeless songs combine classical and jazz music. The song “Night Light”, with its haunting melody, showcases the singer’s vocal prowess, and “From the Start” is another firm fan favorite.
Foreigner
Legendary rock band Foreigner will sing its big hits in Atlantic City on October 10th and 11th. At Hard Rock Live, it will sing some of its famous ballads that topped the charts, such as “I Want to Know What Love Is”. The crowds love the band’s rock anthems like Juke Box Hero, which bring high energy. The blend of rock and pop resonates with audiences of all generations.
Stevie Nicks
On October 18, the audience will be able to hear Stevie Nicks sing at the Boardwalk Hall Arena. She made a name for herself with Fleetwood Mac and has gone on to have a successful solo career, too. Nicks is the only female singer who has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice.