Nicole Saphos Band ~ Ambrose Getz ~ Shoot the Messenger
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM NICOLE SAPHOS BAND Operating in the Fiona Apple/Dirty Projectors sphere of the alternative music spectrum, the Nicole Saphos Band is known for their harmonically bold and rhythmically driven original music. The LA-native, Philadelphia based artists’ latest album ‘Figure Eights’ centers around Nicole’s lifelong propensity for patterns. Sinusoidal Music describes it as feeling “…much like a Wes Anderson movie, full of character, color, and charm rooted in bittersweet feelings.” nicolesaphosband.com instagram.com/nicolesaphosband AMBROSE GETZAmbrose Getz is an art-pop singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. Her music explores a distinctly modern interplay of alternative, jazz, and pop. She performs regularly in and around NYC at: The Lincoln Center, Threes Brewing, The Owl, and C’mon Everybody. Her debut album “Great House of Embers” will be released November 2nd, 2023. www.ambrosegetz.com https://ambrosegetz.bandcamp.com SHOOT THE MESSENGER With simple yet harmonically rich compositions, fierce improvisation and introspective lyrics, Shoot The Messenger breaks away from the norm of Indie rock bands. Philly based former Temple and Rowan Jazz Students comprising of Sean Markey (lead vocals, guitar and primary songwriter), Andrew Carson (bass/vocals), and Gavin McCauley (drums); Shoot The Messenger melds influences of Jazz, RnB, Americana, Hard Rock and 90’s Alternative into a unique sound of their own. https://shootthemessenger3.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shootthemessengerofficial/
HUNNY ~ LURK ~ MODERN TIES (Cambridge Hall)
AGE RESTRICTION: All Ages Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM HUNNYhttps://hunnytheband.bandcamp.com/album/hunnys-new-planet-heavenLURKMODERN TIES
**MOVED TO UNDERGROUND ARTS** The Beaches ~ The Thing
Dave Kiss Presents: The Beaches with The Thing at Underground Arts * Moved from Kung Fu Necktie – All Tickets Honored * Monday, October 16, 2023 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM 21+ ————————————————— About The Beaches Website | Instagram | Twitter The Beaches are doing everything their way. After more than a decade together as a band, sisters Jordan Miller (lead vocals, bass) and Kylie Miller (guitar), plus closest friends Leandra Earl (guitar and keys) and Eliza Enman-McDaniel (drums) are entering a new era. On their new album Blame My Ex, the 2x Juno Award-winning Toronto band channels heartbreak into self-discovery through 10 exuberant songs that revel in pain and redemption. Lead single “Blame Brett,” an acerbic pop-rock knockout Jordan calls “a song for all the hot messes out there,” has racked up more than 13 million streams on Spotify and more than 10 million views on TikTok, peaking at #2 on Spotify’s US Viral chart & has spent 8 consecutive weeks (& counting) at #1 on Alternative radio in Canada. And now, finally, The Beaches are now free to make music that feels true to themselves. Their unyielding bond and shared journey make The Beaches a musical force to be reckoned with and a testament to the power of sisterhood and friendship. How could you not be obsessed? ————————————————— About The Thing Website | Instagram | Facebook The band originated in High School when Michael Carter, Jack Bradley, and Zane Acord bonded over a shared love for rock & roll. Over the years they honed their craft, self recording and writing songs influenced by 60’s pioneers such as the Kinks, Grand Funk Railroad, and artists of The Nuggets Compilation. As they progressed in skill and knowledge the band started to envision a career inspired by the likes of Brian Jonestown Massacre, King Gizzard, and The Black Keys. The Thing started playing shows and creating a buzz around New York City in the Winter of 2022. Shortly after, the band embarked on small tours up and down the east coast. Their energetic live performances earned the attention of honest music lovers. Their debut record “Here’s The Thing” was released in April 2023. The record is a compilation of songs written throughout the early years of the band. It was self recorded and produced deep in the hills of Sharon, CT, continued in their Crown Heights apartment, then finished in the band’s East Williamsburg studio, Onion Records. While each environment was set up with humble equipment, the band’s commitment for authentic recording and their passion for rock & roll is what makes the album unique. With the album out in the wild and the addition of Lucas Ebeling on the kit, The Thing is relentlessly touring, recording new music, and breaching the modern world of rock & roll. LONG LIVE THE THING
Chance Emerson + Theo Kandel ~ Grace Gardner
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMChance EmersonChance Emerson is a 23-year-old, Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter originally from Hong Kong and now residing in Providence, RI. Whilst enrolled as a student at Brown University, Emerson steadily built up a loyal fanbase amongst both college and indie/folk rock audiences at large through an unrelenting release & touring schedule which saw him sell out countless headline shows as well as support more established artists including Johnnyswim, Eli Young Band, Lawrence, Ripe, Blues Traveler, Brett Dennen and even Nancy Wilson’s Heart! His recently released 10-track album, Ginkgo, exquisitely showcases the many reasons behind his swift ascent from dorm-room troubadour to nationwide touring phenom; a rise driven as much by his fellow Gen Z/TikTok-engaging peers, as by firmly established artists who have invited him to support them on tour. Ginkgo, which is 100% self-written and produced entirely by Emerson’s good friend Jack Riley, was written “to trace the cyclical nature of young love and was done experimentally in ‘real-time,’ meaning the love songs were written when I was in love, the heartbreak songs were written in times of immense pain, and the songs about rebuilding and falling again were written, well, just a few months ago” explains Emerson. “Ginkgo had to take that long because it took that long for me to get there. I put pen to paper in each phase of my growing up to chase the truest depiction of love and loss I could muster.” The album’s first track House We Share – a song about what happens when two people who are in love take the plunge and move in together – has already crossed over 1 Million streams and received support in many areas, including features in Spotify’s powerful ‘Dinner With Friends’ and ‘Next Gen Singer-Songwriter’ playlists. https://www.chanceemerson.com/Theo KandelWith bold, witty lyricism that brings you to that liminal space between laughter and tears, Theo Kandel has been described as “a modern-day James Taylor, albeit slightly scruffier and a good deal shorter. But maybe also sexier.” (Source pending.) Having amassed over 160k followers across social media and 8M+ worldwide streams, Theo continues to shout into the void, leaving his own fingerpicking-tinged musical fingerprint as he goes. Originally from New York City, he spent six years honing his chops in Nashville before moving to Los Angeles, where he is currently based.Grace GardnerRaised on the outskirts of a Texas city, now living in Philadelphia, Grace Gardner is pushing the boundaries of the singer/songwriter genre. While her music adopts many of the genre’s characteristics, she’s found inspiration in her parents’ taste in 70s and 80s rock, in the folk roots of her southern upbringing, and in the indie-storytelling she found herself returning to most. Taking it one step further: producing all of her own music allows Grace to maintain a personal, authentic touch in each of her pieces. Her lyricism is evocative and emotional, poignantly penning about the joys and tribulations in relationships, in recovery, and in her identity — typically backdropped by fingerpicked acoustic guitar and intricate production. Her inspirations are eclectic powerhouse writers from the 1970s — Carole King, Stevie Nicks, and Joni Mitchell are her “Big 3.”
Christina Ward ~ Slow Motion Sadface ~ This Bliss
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Christina WardPhilly burbs-based ethereal indie rock songstress, Christina Ward, is similar in spirit to artists like Julia Holter and Cate Le Bon. Ward’s music is dreamlike yet emotive on her recent Mint 400 Records release, Calendar.https://open.spotify.com/artist/5vFO7oC2ill5MX4qGyOgVX?si=BfAPnmSATJaW_U2hs9WCKwSlow Motion Sad Face Slow Motion Sadface is Philly’s premier Wine Punk, brought to you by local music veteran JT Melvin. With drummer Dave Master, bassist Phil Gardyasz and a revolving door of philly punks on guitar, they’re bringing you a tall glass of wine-soaked, guitar-driven punk rock. Bold beats and refreshing slurred vocals pair well with any stained-floor, punk rock show. New EP “Metro, Boulot, Dodo” out September 8th.https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xmdSIxFCDVe5Gz4yCSwDoThis BlissWe are This Bliss, a husband and wife team (Nick Zampiello and Jess Baggia) alongside our friend and longtime collaborator, Tom Maroon. Our take on electronic music is evocative and content-driven, with modern and throwback elements, featuring our love for analog synthesizers and drum machines with an inherent pop sensibility. In partnership with Mint 400 Records, we’ve released four records to date, with new singles on the way. In addition, we own an art gallery and recording studio in Somerville, MA. The New Alliance Gallery is a community of visual and music artists representing the enduring presence of local art despite ongoing city development displacement.https://www.thisbliss.net/
Tubey Frank ~ The North Country ~ Erin Incoherent
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM TUBEY FRANKhttps://tubeyfrank.bandcamp.com/THE NORTH COUNTRY https://thenorthcountry.bandcamp.com/album/born-at-the-right-time-exquisite-corpseERIN INCOHERENThttps://www.instagram.com/erin_incoherent/
Rosie Tucker ~ Jason McCue
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM ROSIE TUCKER Rosie Tucker infuses their songs with adventurous lyricism and ambitious musicality primed to delight indie rock fans and indie rock skeptics alike. Described as an “earnest lyricist with a witty edge” by Paste Magazine, Rosie’s previous album “Sucker Supreme” drew incisive observations about everything in their line of sight. Rosie has toured extensively both as a headliner and opening for groundbreaking artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, The Beths, Soccer Mommy, Indigo De Souza, and others. Upcoming release “Tiny Songs Volume 1”, like its name suggests, showcases their incredible ability to swell, soar and impress given even a bite-size amount of time.https://www.rosietuckermusic.com/Jason McCueJason McCue is an indie-folk artist. After moving to Seattle for college, Jason gained musical notoriety for competing and placing first in the 2017 MoPOP Sound Off! Competition for Pacific Northwest artists who are 21 and under. He went on to perform his set at distinguished festivals such as Bumbershoot, Timber, and Doe Bay Festivals, and released his records PANGAEA and Wasteland off Portland’s treasured Fluff and Gravy Records. After graduating from Seattle University, Jason packed up his guitar, stuffed his suitcase into a Toyota Corolla, and started touring to every corner of the continental U.S. He now finds himself in Philadelphia, where he’s currently performing regularly. In September 2022, Jason’s released his latest album, “Screen, Turn On” with Fluff and Gravy Records.https://jasonmccue1.bandcamp.com/http://www.instagram.com/jasonmmccuehttp://www.facebook.com/jasonmccuemusic
Boy Golden ~ Vilebred ~ Baldini & the Bastards
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMBoy GoldenEverything becomes fluid when you can pass through time and space like a ghost, a story, a melody. Boy Golden manifests all three on For Jimmy. When listening to his music, it feels easy to dissolve into the ether. Everything flows. Introspective and vulnerable, traditional and queer, hard-headed and sensual, Boy Golden’s everyman-aesthetic appeals to us all. Able to maintain his own unique blend of Je Ne Sais Boy using whatever frame of mind he’s in to fit us into his time, Boy Golden gently reminds us, We’re here right now. Since releasing his debut album, Church of Better Daze, in 2021, he’s played every summer festival on your list, curated and directed an art show and music video for “KD & Lunchmeat”, the Seth-Rogenesque hit single that charted to #1 on Alternative Radio, and toured with The Sheepdogs on a 60 date North American tour.Vilebred Vilebred is a Philly-based experimental rock band, constantly churning out rich melodies, epic anthems and enough snark to make everyone a little uncomfortable. Following the footsteps of his brother Kurt Vile, Sam Vile is the musical architect that leads this circushttps://vilebred.bandcamp.com/Baldini & the Bastards American music – Debut album, “Al Dente” out now featuring single “Philly Special”;https://baldiniandthebastards.bandcamp.com/
The Brummies ~ Stone Cold Grace ~ Lazyacres
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM THE BRUMMIEShttps://www.thebrummies.com/ Stone Cold GraceStone Cold Grace is the solo project of Sara Johnson, an indie folk musician based in Philadelphia. Johnson writes songs to unravel even the smallest pockets of the human experience. Her debut EP, phantom reciprocity, released independently in September 2021. She more recently released a song under Weird Sister Record’s zodiac series. Late to the Party received acclaim from Tropical Goth Mag, R xR Magazine, Right Chord Music Blog and LoudWomen.org. It was featured on a handful of curated playlists, including Grrrl Music’s “ The Sunday Wind Down” and Jackson Harden’s The Infinite Sadness.”https://linktr.ee/stonecoldgraceLazyacresConverting life experiences to a sincere expression in his unique style, Philadelphia based musician Lazyacres (Josh Owens)’s single “Aloe” is a relaxed and engaging musical journey with wistful lyrics and a lackadaisical aesthetic melody.https://linktr.ee/lazyacres
Say Sue Me ~ Party Nerves
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PMSay Sue Mehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4tvbo17gXpYgSr8sTlkabyCited as one of 2018’s ‘break-out bands’, Say Sue Me are a Surf inspired Indie-Rock/Pop act from Busan, South Korea. Members consist of Byungkyu Kim on lead guitar, Sumi Choi on vocals and rhythm guitar, Jaeyoung Kim on Bass and Sungwan Lim on Drums. The band released their first album “We’ve Sobered Up” in 2014, and an EP “Big Summer Night” in 2015, on Korean label Electric Muse. A self-titled compilation that paired their first record and EP was released by UK Damnably Records in 2017, marking the band’s first release outside of Korea, which served as an introduction to International audiences. Following well-anticipated showcases at SXSW & The Great Escape in 2018, the band released their sophomore album Where We Were Together and a RSD covers EP It’s Just a Short Walk!, winning praise from the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, Billboard, i-D, The Independent, Stereogum, Paste, MTV, Uproxx, Fader, Drowned in Sound, DIY, The 405 & more. Lauren Laverne, Tom Ravenscroft, Gideon Coe, Iggy Pop and Don Letts on BBC 6Music have championed the band as well as Elton John on Beats1 and KEXP. In the same year, the band embarked on tours in Europe and Japan and appeared as part of the line up at the first DMZ Peace Train Music Festival in Korea’s Demilitarized Zone. They count Yo La Tengo, Japanese Breakfast, Snail Mail, The Ravonettes, Speedy Ortiz, The Beths, and The Notwist as fans. In 2019, Say Sue Me were nominated for five Korean Music Awards (ultimately winning 2), going up against the almighty BTS in three major categories. They released ‘At The End Of The Road’, an environmental ode to the sea, showcased at SXSW 2019 for a second time, recorded a live session in the shoe box at Vans HQ in Los Angeles, played Les Eurockeennes Festival, Greenman Festival, Reeperbahn Festival and embark on their first North American tour in late 2019. Like everyone else in the world, the band were forced to take a touring hiatus in 2020, and quietly began work on a new album. In 2021, they wrote opening theme songs ‘So Tender’ for JTBC and Netflix’ Korean drama Nevertheless, and ‘My Heart’ for TvN’s hit Korean drama Yumi’s Cells, broadcast rights for which has been sold in more than 160 countries around the world. In 2022, the band returned with a new album ‘The Last Thing Left’ and celebrated their 10th anniversary since forming the band with a special EP of cover songs, titled ‘10’. They again received nominations at the 2023 Korean Music Awards for Best New Album (Rock) and Best New Song (Rock). https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tvbo17gXpYgSr8sTlkabyParty Nerveshttps://partynerves.bandcamp.comParty Nerves makes loud, fast surf rock that’s filtered through a bad dream. Someone once called it ‘post-surf’ and they liked that enough to not question it. Sometimes people dance to it. Sometimes people mosh to it. It takes all kinds.