454 ~ Pig the Gemini ~ Niontay
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM 454https://squills.bandcamp.com/album/4-real Pig the Gemini Instagram Spotify Niontay Instagram Spotify
Cliffdiver ~ Michael Cera Palin ~ Carpool ~ MNYS
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Cliffdiverhttps://cliffdiverok.bandcamp.com/Michael Cera Palinhttps://michaelcerapalin.bandcamp.com/Carpoolhttps://carpoolny.bandcamp.com/MNYShttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4ymdwRD5Aq27CugmxZFJv0?si=Y5OXstxGSAaAXlorQ1-JOghttps://www.instagram.com/mnysmusic/
Mose ~ Turtle Ridge ~ August V
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM MoseMose is a household name if you’re in the Manayunk music scene. Singing since childhood, self-taught on guitar since 8th grade, Mose has been writing and performing in the Philadelphia area since 2019, performing at places like Silk City Diner, The Grape Room, and Dawson Street. Their album “Personal Renaissance” debuts in Summer 2023, an 11-song EP that celebrates their life and growing into the person they are, and what we all aspire to be. Kung Fu Necktie has been a dream venue of theirs since entering the scene, and a FULL BAND Mose experience? Cloud Nine, if you ask them. You can check out what they’re up to on Instagram @moseofmanayunk and on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZOHW18rNmuddEtt5al12v?si=zK8Ln0-oTPStNAUVGvSyRQ Turtle RidgeTurtle Ridge is a folk/Americana quartet based in the Roxborough-Manayunk section of Philadelphia who bring a modern interpretation to a traditional genre of music. Originally a duo of folk heroes Colin J. O’Gorman (vocals) and Dave Shields (guitar/vocals), the band expanded to include the inimitable Nolan Gardner (bass/vocals) and local legend “Shoeless” Doug Myers (banjo/vocals). Turtle Ridge currently wanders the foothills of Philadelphia, playing regularly at local venues and was featured in the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Fest in 2022. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JAPFlFkrRFPyxiQzjwcen?si=idOpLmB0T8GF2pUkMBJCSg August VAugust V developed his craft in New Orleans and is now based in Philadelphia. His songs blend styles of Americana, blues, folk rock and roots music traditions. Backed by a 3 piece band, his live performances are energetic and driving while telling poignant stories woven behind soulful vocals and chucking guitar rhythms. https://augustvee.bandcamp.com/album/auggie-v-chrissy-t-live-demos
Merci ~ Marina City ~ Modern Ties
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Mercihttps://www.instagram.com/mercitheband/?hl=enMarina Cityhttps://marinacity.bandcamp.com/album/the-simulationModern TiesModern Ties have been sharing their unique brand of indie-pop since 2014. The Scranton, PA-based four-piece, made up of Stephen Murphy (vocals/synth), George Pachucy (percussion), Aaron Kovalich (bass), and Jesse Morvan (guitar) have been playing together since their days in high school, and have continued to evolve their sound over the years.https://moderntiesmusic.com/
Close Drive ~ So Long Surfer ~ CJ Sooy
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PM CLOSE DRIVE Close Drive is a four piece band from the suburbs of Philadelphia PA. The band consists of John Antoni (guitar/backing vox) Brandon Higgins (guitar/ lead vox), William Higgins (bass, backing vox) and Kevin Sullivan (drums). Playing originally as a duo the band expanded and is now actively playing shows all around the North East. Following their self-titled debut album “Close Drive,” the band signed with indie label Free Dive Records. Countless hours in the studio working with producer Tyler Ripley, the band looks to have many upcoming releases in 2023. https://linktr.ee/closedriveSO LONG SURFER So Long Surfer is a Philadelphia-based collective work of Eric Juelke (Vox, Guitar, Bass), Kyle Ciarrocchi (Vox, Guitar), and Noah Uy (Drums), Their sound is described as a mix of 60s rock and modern psychedelic music. In early 2022, The band was brought together while enrolled at the Univerity of the Arts and by their mutual love of writing, playing, and listening to music. In August 2022, So Long Surfer released their first single, “What you Found” alongside their self-titled EP. In March 2023, they released the follow-up EP “Second Wave” https://linktr.ee/solongsurfer CJ SOOY Despite donning the look of a lanky, dreamy-eyed rom/com idol, CJ Sooy possesses a unique, husky voice that coasts anywhere from a haunting croon, to a bone-rattling cry. The Atlantic City raised – Philly based songwriter takes elements of Blues, Americana & Pop to help create his brand of “Howling Indie-Rock”that is as ageless as it is contemporary. Prolific by nature, he is definitely one you’ll want to watch. Debut Album ‘ELECTRIC SOUL’ OUT NOW https://linktr.ee/cjsooyandtheraindawgz
L’Eclair ~ sunking
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PML’EclairL’Eclair is a cosmic instrumental six piece from Geneva, Switzerland. Their origins can be traced back to 2015 when, while studying in London, keyboardist Sebastien Bui and guitarist Stefan Lilov recorded several demos together in their hotel room. Hearing something special in this batch of songs, they returned to Geneva and enlisted Yavor Lilov (drums), Alain Sandri (percussion, keyboard), Quentin Pilet (percussion) and Elie Ghersinu (bass) to flesh out these ideas into a full fledged band. The relentless grooves, classic tones and silky smooth melodies were instantly present, and L’Eclair was born. Their debut record Cruise Control was released in 2017, to positive reviews. Touring extensively in Switzerland and abroad, they further honed their trademark sound while steadily growing their audience. They soon convened in Haarlem, Netherlands to record with famed studio wizard Jasper Geluk (Altin Gun, Jacco Gardner, Allah Las). These sessions became their second studio album entitled Polymood, which was released in 2018 on US label Beyond Beyond is Beyond, opening up even more opportunities for L’Eclair. On the heels of Polymood, L’Eclair continued to tour across Europe, playing in the Netherlands, UK, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Spain, and France, and quickly becoming a live staple on the festival circuit. Appearances at Montreux Jazz Festival, Paléo, Kilbi, Les Transmusicales de Rennes, Eurosonic, and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival gained them critical acclaim and a cult following. Expanding their sound, their third album Sauropoda came in 2019, as well as a collaborative EP with friends Mauskovic Dance Band, both released by Bongo Joe. These projects displayed the band’s increasing propensity toward more electronic sounds, while still firmly rooted in their trademark organic grooves and rhythms. Another fruitful collaboration, this time with LA musician and producer Frank Maston, resulted in the album Souvenir (2021) and several tours in the US and Europe in late 2019. L’Eclair continued their growth as a live band supporting the Cinematic Orchestra at O2 arena, playing to their biggest audience yet. sunkingsunking is the collective experimental sights and sounds of Seattle natives Rob Granfelt (aka Bobbyy) & Antoine Martel (aka sous chef). Originally intended as a passive outlet to explore the crossings of avant-garde, hip-hop, jazz, and experimental music, sunking has morphed into a full-fledged project of its own that today is announcing its signing to ANTI- Records. Granfelt and Martel are also members of High Pulp, a Seattle jazz act that also recently signed to ANTI-. To celebrate their signing announce today, sunking has released the new track “Parcel” Feat. Teleporter. ““Parcel” is a hazy vignette, something based in the experience of nostalgia,” Granfelt explained of the song. “We knew the song had achieved its goal when our good friend Elliot Gitter AKA Teleporter layered lush synth textures as well as the dreamy vocal samples.” Sunking released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album in February 2019 and it received praise from Earshot Jazz who said: “sunking’s self-titled debut exudes an abundance of uncaged creative accomplishment.”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3P5WQ1fr1bhAZczPRUf4HX?si=xFUvURysQoC8Qg3D0mVecA
BEES! ~ Wisher ~ Haha Charade
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMBEES!beesphilly.com WISHERwishertheband.comHAHA CHARADEhahacharade.com
The Women’s National Hockey League ~ Ripley ~ Best Bear
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMTHE WOMEN’S NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEThe Women’s National Hockey League is a “post mom rock” band from NYC and none of them play hockeySpotifyInstagramRIPLEY“How do I really feel?” This is the question the songwriter Ellen Tiberio-Shultz has been asking them-self repeatedly and relentlessly since 2009 when they first started the band Ellen Siberian Tiger. This desire to understand and articulate their deepest fears, desires and joys is the common thread that connects the acoustic music the band released at it’s inception to the grungier and darker sound of their most recent release, Cinderblock Cindy (October 2020). About the lyrical content of the album, Ellen says: “Existing in the patriarchy without benefiting from it feels to me like I’m under scrutiny, like people are looking at me and measuring me against what they think I should be and in the process rendering me a passive thing to be judged. So I tried to write about who I am without those expectations. I made this album to reject that passivity, and to take an active roll in shaping my own narrative as a queer, non binary person.” The band’s current influences include Guerilla Toss, Bjork, Deerhoof and Nirvana, although if you listen through their discography you’ll find nods to folkier acts like First Aid Kid and The Dodos as well. In addition to lead singer and guitarist Ellen Tiberio-Shultz, the band currently features Collin Dennen on bass and synth and Rich Straub on drums.MusicBEST BEARBest Bear is all about understated indie-rock, ethereal dream-pop textures, and heartfelt lyrics.At times lush and oneiric, at others raw and unapologetic, the band’s songs feel like a genuine portrait of the member’s life-long love of music. However, there is also an inclusive, community-driven element at play. Connecting with the audience and other artists drives the mindset of the band, which proudly identifies with the LGBTQIA+ community and values.Best Bear has released two well-received singles over the past few years, but the musicians in the band have continued to perfect their chemistry as a unit. They’re now set to release their first-ever full-length album “When”, which will undoubtedly be another milestone in the band’s discography and musical journey.Fans of artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, The Beths, Soccer Mommy, or Pinegrove should definitely tune in!Website
Leanna Firestone ~ Abby Cates
**All Ages** Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:30 PMLeanna FirestoneLeanna Firestone is an impressive artist and talented musician from Nashville, Tennessee.While attending Recording Industry school, Leanna entered the professional world of songwriting by fusing her writing with the community of anime stans she found when she first joined TikTok. Ultimately, this led to a short snippet of what would become her first release,”Strawberry Mentos” which reached 5M streams. Then, in 2021, her next track “Least Favorite Only Child” reached 4M streams, while her EP Y/N peaked at #8 on the US singer-songwriter iTunes Charts. One of her songs was also featured during an episode of Love Island UK. In early 2022, she released her first full album Forward / Slash, featuring “Diet Coke”, “Gambling Addiction” and “Smitten.” Currently, Leanna is signed to Frtyfve Records out of London.https://www.instagram.com/leannafirestone/?hl=enhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31431J9PD3bfNsPKkezt0d Abby Cateshttps://www.instagram.com/abbycates/?hl=en
Whackbat ~ Sloptart ~ Pale Fang
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM WHACKBATWhackbat is a 3-piece American rock band from Philadelphia, PA. Strongly influenced by Pavement, Modest Mouse, and Thin Lizzy. If you knew them, you’d see their faces. “Whackbat is the best f*cking band. Period. We ball. You gotta be kiddin’ me.” – Bill Nyehttps://www.instagram.com/whackbat.band/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mStbR70ZI7nt2ftsPzYi0SLOPTARTThree punk rock kids bringing you Philly brat punk and making you dance. https://www.instagram.com/sloptart.xoxo/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4EnuEVnDOqgDZcJvfdyyrV?go=1&sp_cid=c7a28a463d98cdabeeacaa0c0e2770f8&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1PALE FANGPale Fang is a 4-piece Psych-Punk band from Allentown, PA. Active since 2022, the band has been performing throughout the surrounding Eastern PA area. Post-punk / Garage-punk influenced and often compared to Osees, A Place to Bury Strangers, and Dead Moon. https://www.instagram.com/pale_fang/https://palefang.com/