Gallery & Review: Marco Benevento at The Blockley

(Philadelphia, PA) Marco Benevento trekked through a snowstorm to perform at The Blockley, in the middle of a five show jaunt through the Northeast. Occupying the space formerly home to the venerable Chestnut Cabaret, the Blockley is run by true music lovers, showcasing nationally touring and local bands 4-5 nights a week- its intimate stage, big dancefloor with chill spaces, and friendly hospitality, make it a gem in Philly’s concert scene. Before the show I had an opportunity to ask Mr. Benevento what to expect, he explained, “It’s all instrumental music- a real acoustic piano, hot-rodded with guitar and piano pickups going through various distortion pedals, guitar effects, and amps, so it’s like, ‘rock piano meets…