DON MCCLOSKEY AND HIS BAND
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FW Shows and Broken Goblet Brewing present an evening with Don McCloskey and his band Saturday, February 1st, 2025 in the Music Room at Broken Goblet.
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND AT 10AM.
Singer-songwriter Don McCloskey is known for his energetic live performances and catchy, introspective songs that blend elements of folk, rock, and pop, with clever lyrics and soulful vocals. McCloskey’s songs often explore themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, resonating with audiences who appreciate honest and relatable music.
McCloskey and his 8-piece band have made some serious waves with their appearances on NPR’s Live Sessions, Philadelphia’s top-rated morning radio show, WMMR’s Preston and Steve and WXPN’s Free at Noon. Their high-energy show has been on a string of sold-out performances including their album release at Ardmore Music Hall, MMRBQ, XPoNential Music Festival and shows at Radio City Music Hall, The Met Philadelphia and The Mann in support of the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Podcast.
McCloskey cut his song-writing and performance teeth as an integral member of NYC’s Anti-folk scene that gave birth to acts like Beck and Regina Spektor. His standing-room-only shows at the Lower East Side’s Sidewalk Café became a regular event after the release of his debut LP, Bombs Over Bristol (2003). McCloskey is a master at infusing the traditional folk idiom with elements of psychedelic rock, electronica, hip-hop, and 80s pop. When the record caught the attention of Philly icon G. Love, he invited Don to open up for him on the Midwest and East Coast legs of his tour. Soon he was playing to capacity crowds of 1500+ as a solo acoustic act, winning over fans show after show. The video for, “Mr. Novocaine,” off of Bombs went on to win several awards on the independent film circuit including Best Music Video at the Slamdance and USA Film Festivals.
Doors 7PM, Must be 18+ to Enter, Advance Tickets $25, $30 Day of Show.
