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3 days ago | 
floodmagazine.com | David Iskra
Festivals are always a bit of a gamble. Lineups can shift, artists cancel (looking at you, D’Angelo), or worse? Your must-see acts end up performing at the same time. And then, of course, there’s the weather. Producers try their best to plan outdoor festivals when conditions are most likely to cooperate, but Mother Nature is as reliable as Morrissey when it comes to concerts. This year, she did her best to derail the Roots Picnic.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
floodmagazine.com | David Iskra
Now in its 38th year, the annual Tibet House Benefit at Carnegie Hall has become a cherished event not only for the audience, but for the musicians on-stage, as well. Every year, an eclectic mix of artists from around the world come together to collaborate and forge lasting friendships, all in support of a noble cause: protecting and preserving Tibetan culture.
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Jan 26, 2025 | 
buckscountybeacon.com | David Iskra
Most people may know the Tile Works of Bucks County from a class trip or family outing with the kids, but how many of you knew it was a concert venue as well? If you love live music and supporting local musicians, you’ll be hard pressed finding a more magical venue in Bucks County. Joe Montone of Stage United, a nonprofit organization committed to bringing concerts to Bucks County venues, and Tile Works collaborated to bring the history of Bucks County and Bucks County musicians together.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
buckscountybeacon.com | David Iskra
By now it is very clear that the path to victory is through Pennsylvania. Hillary Clinton lost the state by 44,292 votes in 2016, but the democrats rebounded and Biden won the state by 81,660 votes. Residents have been bombarded with commercials, mailers, and canvassers knocking doors as each candidate is putting extra effort for each and every vote. One upside to all of this attention is that Harris and her surrogates have been in town for rally after rally.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
buckscountybeacon.com | David Iskra
It was a beautiful day in Washington Crossing, but Vice President Kamala Harris warned the crowd of about 400 that there will be difficult days ahead for the country if Donald Trump were to be reelected. In a rare display of bipartisan unity, Harris was joined by more than a dozen current and former Republican officials, signaling that this election was far from ordinary—and that the stakes were higher than many Americans realized.
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Oct 5, 2024 | 
buckscountybeacon.com | David Iskra
Kamala Harris-Tim Walz fans found a surprise in their inboxes on Thursday when the campaign announced that legendary REM frontman Michael Stipe would be taking the stage with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and artist Jason Isbell Friday at Pittsburgh’s Schenley Plaza for a free concert. The event was opened by Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey who warned that Anger is only one letter away – D – from the Danger Trump represents should he be allowed to take back the White House.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
floodmagazine.com | David Iskra
Despite a stellar lineup featuring The Black Crowes, Norah Jones, and The Revivalists, this year’s edition of the Asbury Park’s Sea.Hear.Now festival belonged to Bruce Springsteen. It felt as if the crowd was united by a uniform of Springsteen shirts, hats, and hoodies. The most popular merch item? Shirts reading “I Heard Bruce Might Show Up.”The excitement kicked off Saturday night, right after Noah Kahan’s headlining set.
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Aug 10, 2024 | 
buckscountybeacon.com | David Iskra
The Bucks County, Lower Makefield, and Morrisville Democrats held a rally on Saturday called “The Rally For Our Rights.”The event featured local speakers and organizations who addressed the upcoming election, the stakes involved, and the implications of Project 2025. Bucks County Commissioners Diane Ellis-Marseglia and Bob Harvey emphasized the importance of voter turnout, highlighted how close past elections have been, and discussed the significance of women’s rights.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
buckscountybeacon.com | David Iskra
Thousands of people descended upon the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon to get the first look at the newly minted Democratic duo of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who Harris just announced as her running mate in the morning. Despite the heat, people were happy to camp in line. The crowd exceeded the 10,000 seat capacity, leading organizers to set up an overflow space to watch on screens, which was also packed to capacity.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
floodmagazine.com | David Iskra
“It’s been a while since I’ve sung these songs—16 years, in fact—but I’m thrilled to be here with Jason and the soon-to-be First Gentleman of the United States of America.” Harris/Walz supporters got a surprise in their inboxes Thursday when the campaign announced that legendary R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe would join Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and songwriter Jason Isbell for a free concert on Friday at Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park.
