On a rainy Tuesday evening, fans of all ages packed the historic, 1,262 seat Strand Theatre in York, PA, for a 20-song set by Santa Barbara, California band Toad The Wet Sprocket. The Strand Theatre is one of two historic theatre’s in York which comprise the Appell Center for the Performing […]
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Josh Ritter delivers a heartfelt and intimate acoustic performance at The Appell Center
Brandon and I met up for drinks at Gift Horse Brewing Company in downtown York this past Friday evening. He was photographing Josh Ritter, and it was my birthday so we decided to meet for a long overdue happy hour prior to his show. While we sat outside enjoying a […]
Steep Canyon Rangers at The Appell Center
Earlier this spring Woody Platt had announced that after 23 years he was going cut back on touring and stay closer to home. In planning for Woody’s departure, the Steep Canyon Rangers would have to change things up in order to prepare for the future. Little did they know tonight, […]
Don’t Miss Steep Canyon Rangers this Thursday in York PA
This Thursday, July 14th the Appell Center for the Performing Arts will be the spot to be if you are a music lover. North Carolina’s Steep Canyon Rangers are stopping in York, PA as part of their current tour. Their style of Bluegrass with great musicians and awesome harmonies will […]
Appell Center in York PA Welcomes Lake Street Dive this Wednesday
YORK, PA (May 13, 2022) – Appell Center for the Performing Arts is excited to welcome LakeStreet Dive as they continue their tour across the US, including this stop in the Strand Theatreon Wednesday, June 22. The following is courtesy of the band’s press release: Lake Street Dive has partnered […]
Hillbenders Perform a Bluegrass Rendition of The Who
This past Saturday evening, I had the pleasure of going to the Appell Center of Performing Arts in York, PA to see The Hillbenders perform their bluegrass rendition of the music of The Who. The beautiful, Strand-Capital Theater now branded The Appell Center, made a perfect setting to witness this […]
The Hillbenders will Bring their Bluegrass to Downtown York this Saturday
On Saturday evening The Hillbenders will bring their bluegrass version of The Who to The Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York PA. Starting at 7:00 PM the stage will heat up with the Hillbenders performing some of the iconic songs of The Who. Formed in 2008 in Springfield,Mo […]
J J Grey plays York PA for the first time but not the last!
Sunday evenings are for relaxing and getting ready for the work week, but not if you were at The Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York Pennsylvania. JJ Grey and Mofro was in town to wrap up his current tour and Sunday night was full of energy. The crowd […]
Reckless Kelly Brings Red Dirt Music to York, PA
If you haven’t heard of red dirt music, your missing out! Reckless Kelly is the definition of this music. It is country that’s not played around here very often but damn well should be. It is Americana before that was a term. The Braun Brothers came into The Appell Center […]
Ring the Alarm! The Wood Brothers Bring the House Down
On Monday January 21st, The Wood Brothers rolled into York PA to perform at this beautiful theater, The Strand. Although there were record freezing temperatures outside, there were plenty of warm feelings inside. The night began with Priscilla Renea, who is touring in support of her new album Coloured. She […]