Jon

Jon Crary is an avid music fan. Jon's roots are the late 70’s punk and the new wave scene, but his influences are early 70’s glam- Roxy Music and David Bowie. His tastes evolved in the 80’s to include his influences’ copiers – Japan, Duran Duran and New Order. He hosted a radio program where Echo and the Bunnymen and the Smiths were staples. Now, their legacy is well documented. Many people think he has great taste in music, and he actually has a good record collection. He is also a semi-musician having played the bass guitar in a French garage rock band. Now, you will see him enjoying the new music of this and the last decade…thanks to Interpol “Turn on the Bright Lights” album for which he will forever be grateful for revitalizing music for the new generation and old.
  • Digital Leather: Heavy on the Synths, “Loud and Fast”

    Expanding from a one-piece bedroom project to a 5-piece band, Shawn Foree (also formerly of the bands Destruction Unit and Lost Sounds), mastermind of Digital Leather has ambitiously created quite a fury of knock out songs on the new album, All Faded, scheduled to be released on South Philly’s own FDH Records...
  • Monophonics : ‘Punched In’ and ‘Putting the Energy Out.’

    Evoking the soulful, funky psychedelic sounds of the late 60’s and early 70’s by capturing the vibe and the energy of the genre but with a unique feel for the present and expression all their own, Monophonics, a six-piece from San Francisco, celebrate the release of their new LP...
  • Joseph Arthur, file under ‘Intimate & dynamic’

    Critically acclaimed painter, rock musician and poet, Joseph Arthur brings his synergistic live performance to the Arden Concert Gild on Saturday, March 21st at 8:00 pm for a WXPN Welcomes show.  Joseph Arthur’s influences span from a variety of sources from Jimi Hendrix to Picasso. His music catalog is vast...
  • Concert preview: San Fermin live at Arden Concert Gild

    Arden Concert Gild presents one of my most intriguing and unique Brooklyn-based indie rock bands today, San Fermin, with opener White Hinterland on Saturday, January 31 at 8:30 pm. Get your tickets here. Enamored by the lush gorgeous arrangements of the debut album, a full production comes from a band pushing...
  • Jon Crary’s Sound Off Top 40 Albums of 2014

    St. Vincent- St. Vincent : St. Vincent’s weird eponymous 5th release is my number 1 pick of the year – a statement about this year in music, her incredible songwriting, guitar wizardry and a choreographed live show are magnificent. The St. Vincent album is a world within a world. http://ilovestvincent.com/ Tracks to...
  • Rush Midnight

    Rush Midnight: “Neon lights inspired and The Visuals” -Interview/ Concert Review

    Brooklyn artist, Rush Midnight, took the stage on this cold and windy night where fans were in for a treat on South Street in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 2 at The Theater of Living Arts as openers for Canadian pop stars, Lights. Former talented Twin Shadow bass player, Russ Manning...
  • Ex Hex: ” ‘Wham Bam’….’People love Rock and Roll’ ”

    Ex Hex ROCKS: Plain and simple. There is no holding back the urge to jump around and play “raucous” air guitar and drums with a bit of glitter thrown in. My first connection with this power pop punk band, Ex Hex, was earlier this year fronted by Mary Timony...
  • Preview: Fiancé and Soil & the Sun @ Arden Gild Hall 10/25

      The Arden Concert Gild will host two emerging indie rock bands this Saturday night October 25th at 8:00 pm, Fiancé and Soil & the Sun at The Gild Hall in Arden with opener, Maiden Names. The night is sure to be highlighted by some chill producing, updated and rocking...
  • The Ocean Blue @ World Cafe Live – Oct 23rd

    Dream pop-rock pioneers, The Ocean Blue streams into The World Café Live at the Queen in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday, October 23rd with Cliff Hillis opening and then at World Café in Philly on Sunday, October 26th  with opener Riverside. Having spawned several “modern rock” hits from the late 80’s to...