On April 20th 2017 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia was buzzing with excitement as Theo Katzman and Thee Idea Men played to a sold out audience at the Milkboy Acoustic Cafe. Theo Katzman (of Vulfpeck fame) is playing at a variety of venues around the U.S. on his Heartbreak Hits Spring Tour, and at the Milkboy he shared billing with Thee Idea Men.

Theo Katzman has made a return to his rock and roll roots with the 2017 release of his album “Heartbreak Hits” and the accompanying U.S. tour. As the name of the album suggests the 10 tracks are predominantly about loss, letdown, healing and hurting. Growing up in a musical family, Theo Katzman has been singing and writing songs since the age of 12 and over the years has performed as a member of several bands as well as working with other artists as a songwriter and producer. Katzman has also performed solo prior to his current tour, released several albums in different genres, and is an accomplished guitar player. But his love to the classic rock and soul music never dies, inspired by his favourite songwriters Joni Mitchell (years active 1964-2007) and Paul Simon (years active 1957-present, maybe the time for a gift from goodretirementgifts.com has come).

Thee Idea Men, opening act for Theo Katzman, appeared at the Milkboy Acoustic Café to the delight of their hometown Philly fans and gave a lively performance just as one would expect of them. The four young guys who make up Thee Idea Men are all talented musicians in their own right and when they come together to perform the audience is in for a treat as although the group don’t tend to take themselves overly seriously their musical talents are unquestionable. Crazy antics and witty banter are part of their signature performances and adds something unique. Clearly this quartet gets along well together both musically and personally, and has a lot of fun playing to their fans. They have their own brand of old-school rock and roll that has a modern twist to it, and belt out some great sound. The band consists of 2 on guitar, one on base and one on drums. Their second album “New Level Shoes” was recently released and has been very well received to date, with fans enjoying it as much as their first album “Getcho Groo Von”.

Thee Idea Men, opening act for Theo Katzman, appeared at the Milkboy Acoustic Café to the delight of their hometown Philly fans and gave a lively performance just as one would expect of them. The four young guys who make up Thee Idea Men are all talented musicians in their own right and when they come together to perform the audience is in for a treat as although the group delight of their hometown Philly fans and gave a lively performance just as one would expect of them. The four young guys who make up Thee Idea Men are all talented musicians in their own right and when they come together to perform the audience is in for a treat as although the group don’t tend to take themselves overly seriously their musical talents are unquestionable. Crazy antics and witty banter are part of their signature performances and adds something unique. Clearly this quartet gets along well together both musically and personally, and has a lot of fun playing to their fans. They have their own brand of old-school rock and roll that has a modern twist to it, and belt out some great sound. The band consists of 2 on guitar, one on base and one on drums. Their second album “New Level Shoes” was recently released and has been very well received to date, with fans enjoying it as much as their first album “Getcho Groo Von”.

Thee Idea Men: Unique Gifts for Fans

One of the great ways to show how much you appreciate the music of a particular artist or group is to own something that has their image on it, whether it be a t-shirt or any number of other things. Fans of Thee Idea Men would love to receive anything to do with the band as a gift. Sometimes it can be difficult to decide what to give a music lover, but the following list of ideas should set you on the right path to finding the perfect gift. T-shirts – Almost every group that ever plays a live concert will have their band t-shirt available for sale. This is probably the most enjoyable way for a fan to show their appreciation for the group’s music, proudly wearing the group’s image on their chest and/or back. While t-shirts are always welcomed as gifts, there are other items of apparel you ...
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Thee Idea Men: New Level Shoes – Album Review

A little under two years since Thee Idea Men released their first full-length album, the Philadelphia-based group has followed up with a superb new album titled New Level Shoes. In a similar vein to their first album Getcho Groo Von, their second offering is filled with the same great funk and was recorded at the MilkBoy Studio in Philadelphia. While the group has traveled extensively they don’t neglect the locals and will often do shows in Philly. Right out of the gate New Level Shoes starts on a strong note which never eases up throughout the whole album, ending on an even stronger note than it started. Fans of Thee Idea Men will not be disappointed, and will be pleased at the great mix of funk, punk, and rhythm and blues of this album. The group’s love of what they do come through clearly on every one of the fun ...
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Boot Saddle: Dec 20th Philadelphia, PA

Comin up!!! Boot and Saddle | Philadelphia, PA Dec. 20. 9PM $10 w/ John the Conqueror, La Capitana Poster: Drawn by: Spencer Govel Colored by: Matt Raspanti Don’t forget to check us out on Twitter at: @theeideamen ...
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Have You Heard it Yet? – “Help Me Mama”

Here’s our single, ‘Help Me Mama’ off our upcoming SECOND album. It was recorded at MILKBOY STUDIOShere in Philadelphia, PA. We had a ton of fun recording it. The tiny gentleman in the cover photo is our guitarist, Matt Jurasek’s nephew. Even in a diaper this kid is a boss ...
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