A city of history and mystery, Philly draws music from its soul and soul from its musical heritage. Its roots — and its Roots — spring from a lineage that embraces jazz, rock, hip-hop, funk, R&B, and punk. In this episode, host Will Dailey rides the lightning on a behind-the-scenes tour of the musicians, venues, and stories that make the Illadelph one of the nation's true musical treasures.

To hear the artists mentioned in this episode, check Will’s playlist atsoundofourtownpod.com

Want to chat about the music in your city? Hit us up on: 
Instagram:@DoubleElvis@WillDaileyOfficial
Twitter:@DoubleElvisFm@WillDailey

Sound of Our Town is a production ofDouble Elvis andiHeartRadio.

Executive Produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis. Production assistance by Matt Beaudoin. Created, written, hosted and scored by Will Dailey. 

Additional writing on this episode by Samantha Farrell and Caitlin White.



Music for this episode composed and performed byWill Dailey. Drums by Dave Brophy. Additional music by Cliff Notez. Check out Will’s music:
Spotify
Apple Music
Bandcamp

SOURCES for this episode include:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Best of Philly, Music (Philadelphia Magazine)
NBC Philadelphia
CBS News
How Philadelphia's Artists Are Celebrating the City's Black Music Legacy (NPR)
Where To See Live Music In Philadelphia (Visit Philly)
Best Music Venues in Philadelphia (Society19)
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/top-live-music-venues-in-philadelphia/
The Roots
Spirit News

PLACES you'll want to visit after listening to this episode:
Johnny Brenda's
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
Kung Fu Necktie
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Jim's Steaks
Rodin Museum

Sound of Our Town is a travel podcast about the music in the next town you visit: Where to go to hear and experience the best music and why; what sounds shaped that city or town’s culture and what new sounds continue to define it. Produced in the single-voice narrative style, mixed with select interviews, the show will emphasize original music to drive the stories. This isn't a music show. It’s a show about travel. About wanders. Free spirits. Whether you are quickly dropping in and jumping out or in for a long stay, Sound of our Town will introduce to you the real sonic stories and places that echo in that city so your travel is enriched with music.

<p>Sound of Our Town is a travel podcast about the music in the next town you visit: Where to go to hear and experience the best music and why; what sounds shaped that city or town’s culture and what new sounds continue to define it. Produced in the single-voice narrative style, mixed with select interviews, the show will emphasize original music to drive the stories. This isn't a music show. It’s a show about travel. About wanders. Free spirits. Whether you are quickly dropping in and jumping out or in for a long stay, Sound of our Town will introduce to you the real sonic stories and places that echo in that city so your travel is enriched with music.</p>

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