Music
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Responds to Criticism of Her Sexy Stage Persona, Rejects Industry Double Standards
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter said she would never tone down her sexy stage persona after music mogul Pete Waterman called her performances “offensive,” according to a staff report from The Express Tribune. Carpenter embraced her identity, saying that critics are unable to handle a woman who is confident in her own skin. “My message has…
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These Three Major Pop Stars Have Bucks County Roots
Three major pop stars who are known all around the world all grew up in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, is a Doylestown Township native. Over the years, she has released many mega-hits that we all know and loves, including “So What?”, “Perfect”, and “Just…
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Levittown Native David Uosikkinen of The Hooters Shares Story Behind Drum Set That Inspired Dave Grohl
It’s an incredibly special moment when rock legends get the chance to connect. David Uosikkinen, drummer for the hit 1980s rock band The Hooters and founder of In the Pocket, attended a Foo Fighters concert earlier this month at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J. Before the performance, he was invited backstage by the band’s current drummer, Ilan Rubin, who had…
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74-Year-Old Yardley Grandmother Becomes Taylor Swift Superfan, Earns ‘Swiftie Mom’ Title
Linda Fox, a seventy-four-year-old Yardley grandmother, is not shy about sharing her devotion to Reading native Taylor Swift – but not with the people her age, writes Angela Barbuti for The New York Post. “I don’t really talk to my friends about it,” she said. “I’m trying to stay younger. I just hang out with…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out ‘Queen of Pop’ at Coachella
During weekend 2 of Coachella, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter welcomed Madonna, the ‘Queen of Pop’ herself, onto the stage for an unforgettable performance, writes Alyssa Bailey and Aimée Lutkin for ELLE. The duo wowed attendees with duets of Madonna’s hits, “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer,” along with a new song suspected to be from Madonna’s upcoming Confessions on the Dance Floor: Part…
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Band Formed by Hooters Drummer, Levittown Native Performing at Event
While most rock and roll bands in the area were forced to travel to New York to secure the attention of record labels, The Hooters were bringing labels to Philly, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. “I remember with us, and with [Robert] Hazard, labels started coming down to Philadelphia, to check us out on our own turf,”…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Teams Up with Two Stars in New Music Video
Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter teamed up with actress Margaret Qualley for her new “House Tour” music video featuring a sultry heist, writes Taijuan Moorman for USA Today. The pair, who co-directed the Man’s Best Friend album music video, are joined by actress Madelyn Cline as they rob a mid-century mansion. The trio raids everything from the refrigerator to the lingerie drawer, engages in some sword fighting, and…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Sees Two Hit Songs Return to Top Bestsellers
Even as promotion slows down for Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album, two of the pop star’s hit songs have returned to the spotlight thanks to UK listeners, writes Hugh McIntyre for Forbes. “Tears” from Carpenter’s latest album and “Please Please Please” from Short n’ Sweet have placed on the United Kingdom’s top 40 bestsellers on the Official Vinyl Singles chart. The Man’s Best Friend hit is slightly higher on the list, placed…
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Council Rock North Marching Band Invited to Harrisburg for Recognition
Members of the Council Rock High School North Marching Band, the band’s staff, and Director of Bands Gregory R. Boccuti were recently invited to Harrisburg for a special recognition, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Four Bucks County lawmakers welcomed the group to the state’s capital as Governor Josh Shapiro presented them with a legislative citation for their impressive…
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Bucks County Playhouse Announces Educational Masterclass Series for 2026
The Bucks County Playhouse recently announced its new masterclass series for this year, which will provide adult education classes at Lambertville Hall just across the river for performers over the age of 16 and any level of experience. The Masterclass Monday Series gives individuals the chance to learn from professionals in the performing arts, offering training, insight, and real-world perspectives. “These masterclasses…
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Doylestown Native Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in First Year of Eligibility
Doylestown native Pink has received a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She joins a group of seventeen impressive nominees this year, which includes Lauryn Hill, another artist with ties to the Philadelphia region, Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Oasis,…
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Local Craftsman Creates High Quality Drums in Warrington Company
Over in Warrington, Chris Carr, founder of Bucks County Drum Company, has been handcrafting drums for over two decades, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Carr, who initially made a living making cabinets, transitioned to drum building, opening his business in 2005. He taught himself everything there was to know about making drums, from cutting veneers to later making his…
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Doylestown Native, Singer-Songwriter Wows Crowd at Recent Philadelphia Concert
A Bucks County musician recently returned to the area for several shows in support of her latest album, which is receiving rave reviews. Paige Walter wrote about the recent show for WXPN. Natalie Mering, known by the stage name Weyes Blood, recently came back to her home area for two shows to support her latest album, “And…
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Bucks County Community College Presents Valentine’s Concert Featuring Keith and Amy Spencer
Bucks County Community College helps you kick off the Valentine’s season with “Love, Always: An Evening of Romance Inspired by the Great American Songbook, Broadway, and Classic Pop” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 13. Keith and Amy Spencer warmly invite you to a heartfelt concert filled with love songs that have stood the test of time. The…
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Bucks County Native Langhorne Slim Performs New Songs on ‘The Daily Show’
Singer-songwriter and Bucks County native Langhorne Slim recently performed on an episode of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. His latest studio album, “The Dreaming Kind,” was released on Jan. 16. Langhorne Slim shared his inspiration for the album on the show before he performed one of his new songs,…
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Doylestown’s Pink Celebrates Career Accomplishment with Heartfelt Post
Singer and Doylestown native Pink recently celebrated a career milestone as her hit song “Just Give Me a Reason” hit over two billion views on YouTube, writes Carly Silva for Parade. Pink, also known as Alecia Beth Moore, commemorated the achievement with a post on social media with a clip from the music video, which was part of…
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Levittown Native Turns Childhood Memories Into Original Christmas Musical
Levittown native Righteous Jolly has transformed his season surname and turned it into a bonafide original musical theater production, writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. Called “A Levittown Christmas Carol,” the musical is about feel-good nostalgia associated with the 41 Levittown neighborhoods. Some of the references include Egan school dances, swimming at the…
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Perkasie Girl Had Her Original Story Composed into a Song and Performed
Lizzy Thomas, a 10-year-old illustrator and author from Perkasie, had her original story, “Cosmic Friends,” put to music at Temple University’s Performing Arts Center, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Thomas’ story stars three best friends, a butterfly, a panda, and a combination of the two called a pandafly, who go on a mission to save the world. The song inspired by her…
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