Hello June ~ Velvet Rogue ~ Johnny Fordyce
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMHello June Indie Rock band Hello June first came onto the national scene in 2017 with their first EP, Spruce. From that EP, “Dance” was featured by NPR Music’s Heavy Rotation, putting Hello June into the airwaves of many across the United States. In 2018, Hello June was featured as an NPR Slingshot Artist, alongside Phoebe Bridgers, Snail Mail, Mt. Joy, Jade Bird, and 2017 Slingshot Artist, Big Thief. NPR Music premiered their leading single, “Mars,” and the band received glowing praise from both local and national press alike. Currently, the band is finishing up their second full-length album in Nashville, Tennessee.https://www.wearehellojune.com/Velvet RogueIn 2016, Gina Castanzo was featured on NBC’s The Voice, where she sang Andrew McMahon’s Cecilia and the Satellite. Only seventeen years old at the time, her performance granted her a spot on Team Blake for the show’s tenth season. After The Voice, Gina set off on a journey with the local label Raw Life Records under her new name, Gina Zo. She released two albums: My Weakness and Free Your Soul. Gina is currently the lead singer of the band Velvet Rouge and has performed at an eclectic mix of Philly’s music venues. Joining Gina on stage are Buddy Mazzenga, Joe McEnany, and Andrew Amado. Mazzenga, a veteran Philly drummer, has circulated the Northeast music scene over the past 15 years. Amado, a Philly bassist played in the local band, The Cultour. McEnany, originally found on Craigslist by Zo, can always be seen with a guitar in his hands – influenced by Led Zepplin, he has brought a new edge to the band with his groovy guitar runs and as he likes to call it… “sprinkles”.https://velvetrougeband.com/musicJohnny Fordyce Philadelphia songwriter Johnny Fordyce has been releasing music and performing in the Philly area since 2016. In 2020, his band Tea Head signed with Free Dive Records to record their debut album. In February 2022, he released a self-produced EP titled “jawny.” The songs on the record fuse the aesthetics of Lo-Fi and Indie rock, with clear influences from psychedelic, neo-soul, and indie pop. The songs quickly came to life when lifelong friend and old band mate Andrew Henry met for rehearsal with Aiden Jordan. Johnny had met Aiden at the SODABar and attended U-Arts together. Local music and fellow U-Arts student Eric Juelke joined the group and together they debut their live performance in the Fall of 2022!https://johnnyfordyce.bandcamp.com/releases
Goon ~ Queasy ~ Path
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Goon“Come along and wake up on the way,” sings Goon frontman Kenny Becker, “orange shapes arrange and change again/quiet Isaac in a mild dream.” The lyric evokes the hazy dreamscape spaces occupied by the band’s new album, Hour of Green Evening. Goon began as Becker’s Bandcamp solo project in 2015. At a friend’s encouragement, Becker compiled the best of his tracks and released them as an EP, 2016’s Dusk of Punk. He recruited bandmates from his college buddies and released a second EP, all the while working on the band’s first full-length, 2019’s Heaven is Humming on Partisan Records, followed by the self-released Paint By Numbers 1, a collection of his mid-pandemic home recordings. The evolution of Goon has come to full fruition on Hour of Green Evening. It’s the band’s most complete statement, engaging all aspects of their sound to stunning effect. The album thrums with mystery, with the half-remembered past hazy as dreams, the mixed sense of comfort and longing for freedom so essential to youth. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4NXLuWrShwLG44Had3qhw5?si=USgksUlEQz-HsKQa4rzeSwQueasycorinnemikesteviepavlohttps://queasyphl.bandcamp.com/Path Path is the recording project of Philadelphian Sam Keeler. Since coming together in 2017, Path has released two full length LPs and multiple singles. Their undeniably rich and emotional sound, solidified by sparkling guitars, warm electric piano, and a tight rhythm section, has helped Path emerge as one of the true hidden treasures of northeastern indie rock. If you know you know ❦ Path is currently creating a third full length LP. They tour the northeast regularly as a five-piece band featuring Donald McGrath (guitar), Jeff Silverman (bass), Jordan Dion (keyboards) and Jon Tomaro (drums). Spotify Youtube Instagram Bandcamp
Decent Criminal ~ Lost In Society ~ Those Troublemakers
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7PMShow: 7:30PMDecent CriminalWith a sound reminiscent of ‘90s alternative, punk, surf, and power-pop, Northern CA’s Decent Criminal offers catchy, upbeat songs that mercilessly collide with abrasive and often melancholy undertones, to bring forth a style that is both playfully compatible, and inadvertently raw.In 2014, brothers Hunter and Tristan Martinez took what was already an active touring act, and rebuilt it from the ground up, giving the band a new sound and set of players. Hunter, the band’s only original member, switched from guitar/vocals to drums, and the band never skipped a beat. Tristan, who was at one point the band’s fill in bass player, took on the key roles of guitarist and primary songwriter. The two brothers enlisted the services of bassist/vocalist Alex Kouninos, and later guitarist/vocalist Brian Gellman to round out the sound. The new band quickly developed their own style, with unique three part vocal harmony permeating their recordings, and live performances. In 2018, Jesse Hernandez (Caskitt) joined to entourage on bass guitar to complete the current lineup.Since the overhaul, Decent Criminal has released a 7” split w/ Screaming Mimi’s in 2015, a self-titled debut LP in 2016, "Bloom” full length LP via Dodgeball Records in 2017, “Bliss” LP in 2019 (via Bearded Punk/Wiretap Records) and most recent “DC EP” released March 2021. Over the past few years, Decent Criminal has picked up some serious momentum, thanks to a combination of prolific songwriting, and a relentless drive to tour and play live.https://decentcriminal.bandcamp.com/Lost In Society3 piece punk band from Asbury Park, NJhttps://lostinsociety.bandcamp.com/ Those Troublemakershttps://thosetroublemakers.com/
Mat Kerekes ~ Rachel Bobbitt ~ Out Of Service
Mat Kerekeshttps://matkerekes.bandcamp.com/Rachel Bobbitthttps://rachelbobbitt.bandcamp.com/Out Of Service Out of Service is an indie rock outfit from the South Jersey/Philadelphia area signed to Enjoy the Ride Records. Mike Capuano (vocals), Teebs Williams (guitar), Ken Bond (drums), and Brian McGovern (bass) draw from their unique brand of intensity and musicianship in every performance. Out of Service dropped their sophomore effort, Burden, in late 2019. It is a synthesis of the band’s raw emotional energy and indie sensibilities. The band released their latest album, The Ground Beneath Me, on Enjoy the Ride Records in June 2022. The new album grapples with racial prejudice, the loss of loved ones, and the frailty of life. Guest features include John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday, Straylight Run), Emery, and Nathan Hussey (All Get Out). https://linktr.ee/OutofServiceBand
25 years of TAGGART with special guests Sick Panda
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM TaggartTaggart will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their first album 21 with it’s first-ever vinyl release. Upon it’s initial release in 1997 Rockpile magazine assessed “who says punk rock is dead? Taggart puts a new spin on the genre by letting the important things shine–the songs”.https://taggart.bandcamp.com/Sick Panda3 dudes. 2 dads. They like cats. They hate heavy traffic. Garage rock with Pavement and GBV undertones. They are modern men dressed in black tees.https://sickpanda.bandcamp.com/
Kyle Sparkman (album release) ~ Vilebred
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMKyle SparkmanOn a stormy night in Philadelphia with Parliament-Funkadelic blasting in the background, Kyle Sparkman was thrust into this world with a raging-red bushel of hair and an electric guitar in his hands. His live show – energetic. His lyrics – prophetic. His fashion sense – pathetic. He’s on a mission to pollute the world’s hearts and minds with an accessibly-groovy brand of guitar-driven indie rock.IRRATIONAL ACTORS (out September 30th, 2022) is Sparkman’s debut album. The 10-track effort features his unique blend of groove-tastic indie funk, jazz-tinged psychedelic sounds, and the tender guitar stylings that have informed his playing over the years. Spanning 4 producers, 14 musicians, and 4 studios, each track on the album brings its own brand of Philadelphian musical power to the table. http://www.kylesparkman.com/ VilebredVilebred is a Delco-based experimental rock band, lustfully churning out rich melodies, epic anthems, and enough snark to make everyone a little uncomfortable. Following the footsteps of his brother Kurt Vile, Sammy Vile is the musical architect that leads this circus. https://vilebred.bandcamp.com/music
Rising Sun & Dave Kiss Presents: Kiltro ~ Lillimure
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PMKiltro Kiltro is the brainchild of Chilean-American singer songwriter Chris Bowers Castillo. Conceived in the lively, bohemian port city of Valparaiso, Chile, Kiltro draws much of its thematic energy from Latin-American folk artists, making for an emotive and stylistically unique merging of older genres with contemporary ones.https://kiltromusic.com/LillimureInfluenced by melodies of her multicultural upbringing, the New York-based artist draws from introspective lyricism and pulsing grooves for when you want to run away and find yourself at the same time. Lillimure’s genre-bending sound can be described as pop with a heavy sensibility to musicianship influenced by sounds from R&B, jazz, and folk to the likes of John Mayer, Tom Misch, and Emily King. Just in time for the 11th hour of summer, Lillimure’s new single “So Far ” has been deemed the Soft Girl Summer anthem. Written by Lillimure and Sam Everett, “So Far” is a soft r&b instrumentation with a lush vocal arrangement. The first single of an upcoming album, Lillimure is very excited to share her upcoming work debuting as a producer. Follow her on social media @lillimure or sign up for her mailing list for any and all updates!https://linktr.ee/lillimurehttps://lillimure.com/https://www.instagram.com/lillimure/ http://www.tiktok.com/@lillimurehttps://www.facebook.com/lillimure
Actual Jackals ~ Therapy Dawg ~ Rogue Parachutes
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMActual Jackals4-piece from Philly with a unique sound that draws from Jazz-Rock, Funk, Indie, Alternative and more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsyfARyRAPs Therapy DawgPhiladelphia-based Therapy Dawg blend punk, synth-wave, and psychedelic rock to create swampy jams that’ll leave you feeling like a toad. Inspired by groups like Dr. Dog, Vulfpeck, and Phish, their jammy approach to indie-rock takes audiences from shoegaze covers or Cascada to ten-minute Mary Had a Little Lamb improvisations.Rogue Parachutes Rogue Parachutes is the result of years of songwriting by former roommates, guitarist and vocalist Colin Johnson, and bassist Sean Winters. Drummer, Christian Mercado completed the trio after meeting Winters in a truly modern tale, as teammates in a mobile game in 2019. The band’s sound is a blend of each member’s influences: it’s dark, driving, emotional, brooding, loud, and melodic; a combination that’s sure to engage audiences.
Creature Canyon ~ latchkey kids ~ puppy angst
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Creature CanyonFormed in San Diego, CA, Creature Canyon encapsulates the fiery energy of indie/alternative rock with waves of modern psychedelia. The band consists of members Austin Steele, Ryan Amyot, Kyle Victoria, Aaron Lund, and Luc Fralic. Known for their thrilling and captivating live performances, Creature Canyon has received nods from Billboard, Paste, and many other industry tastemakers. Building upon their prior EPs ‘Life I Know’ and ‘Did You Want That’, their ambitious, forthcoming debut album ‘Remarks’ is a considerable leap forward in their songwriting journey. The album seeks to tackle themes that deal with the emotional conflicts of love and loss through a journey of self-discovery. The songs traverse through organic and synthetic soundscapes that register as both familiar and new. To capture their vision for the album, the band enlisted the virtuosity of producer Christian Lum (Private Island), recording engineer Mike Schuppan (Foster The People, Young the Giant), mixing engineer Jordon Silva (Vance Joy, The Avett Brothers), and mastering engineer Brian Lucey (Cage The Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys). Creature Canyon’s debut album ‘Remarks’ is set for September 2nd release.Website: http://creaturecanyonmusic.com/latchkey kidscyle, hanny, joey, mihirhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6bXl33OFvcjrGSQ9F1lrSn?si=Bs2HEdc6QYSoLqsTDyMabgpuppy angstit’s like puppy love but a lil more sadshoegazy/noisy/dream popkind of fun kind of a bummeralyssa + eric + john + danhttps://puppyangst.bandcamp.com/
gloss ~ UgLi ~ pillow princess
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:15 PMglosspop fusion by hot people for hotter people <3Bandcamp: https://glossbandofficial.bandcamp.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/gloss.band?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=UgLi“FUCK. It’s an all-caps exclamation, a sharp proclamation, and a rallying cry. That’s also the name of the debut record from Philly/South Jersey quartet UgLi. Across eight tracks that hearken back to gloom-doom 90s alt-rock and leap towards power-pop majesty, FUCK is more than deserving of its title. The band promises a welcome release of tension that needs no introduction, just your attention. Assembled over an uncertain 2020, the record finds Dave Downham (Pet Symmetry, mewithoutYou) and the band honing in on a sound that relishes in being rough around the edges—anything else would betray UgLi’s internal monologue. 2021’s UgLi—guitarist/vocalist Dylyn Durante (she/her), bassist Lucas Gisonti (he/him), guitarist Andrew Iannarelli (he/him), and drummer Teddy Paullin (he/him)—live in the tender space between dreams and nightmares. Durante likens her emotional squalor to a “House Pet” as the record begins, lets her brain splay open over a flame through “Bad Egg,” and finds ways to navigate love when Cupid’s arrows are pointed elsewhere twice in the runtime…” – James CassarBandcamp: https://mybandisugli.bandcamp.com/album/fuckInstagram: https://instagram.com/mybandisugli?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=pillow princessNot quite rock, more of a pebble. pillow princess is the newest offering from Philly music-scene stalwart, and Secret Nudist Friends front-person, Mattie Klauser. They are joined by Sam Nobles, Nikki Moscony, and Alex Clayton to create a unique blend of dreamy psych rock and soulful r&b. The textures are lush and immersive, wrapping you in a musical embrace, and inviting you to lie back and enjoy.Bandcamp: (demos, debut release coming 8/19) https://pillowprincessmusic.bandcamp.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/xo_pillow_princess_xo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=