Taggart ~ Thee Glitterbombs ~ Sapwood
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM TaggartUpon the release of their last album Philadelphia Magazine wrote “The “alt” tag usually makes us suspicious, but this veteran Philly band has earned it. Taggart‘s spent two decades making the sort of jangly, catchy, thrift-store t-shirt rock that would’ve fit nicely on a college radio playlist circa 1990”. A Philadelphia institution for over 20 years Taggart has never taken a break from writing, performing and recording. In 2022 they celebrated the 25th anniversary of their first album with its first vinyl release and now are back to working on a batch of new songs for their next album. https://taggart.bandcamp.com/Thee GlitterbombsIrrelevant girl punk band hailing from the boozy city of love, Philadelphia. Basic chords, snotty attitudes and songs about the trials and tribulations of time passing, reminiscing about our younger selves, and acknowledging the simple woes of daily life. We are future babies born from local organization, Girls Rock Philly, and inspired by all that is the Riot grrrl movement. We’ll tell you to F*ck Your Job Search, give you an inside peek into the mind of a cat, and tell you about the mysteries of Olivia Dunham.https://soundcloud.com/theeglitterbombs/sets/diner-ep-splithttps://instagram.com/theeglitterbombs?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=SapwoodSapwood is a recording project based in Millville, New Jersey. The band was started by Jason Brown and Sean Sanderlin in 2014 in various basements, garages and sheds using tape recorders to capture their sounds. Sapwood almost went a decade without ever playing a live show and it wasn’t until Aubrey Hickman joined the band on bass in 2021 that they finally crawled out of the basement and into the public eye.https://sapwood.bandcamp.com/
Amora ~ Twenty Two ~ The Manipulators
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Amora@am0rapaTwenty [email protected] Manipulators@themanipulatorsmusic
Skating Polly ~ Bugsy ~ Jacklen Ro
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Skating PollyOver the past decade , few artists have embodied the unbridled freedom o f punk like Skating Polly. Formed when stepsisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse were just 9 and 13 , the Oklahoma – bred band have channeled their chameleonic musicality into a sound they call “ugly – pop ,” unruly and subversive and wildly melodic. With Kelli’s brother Kurtis Mayo joining on drums in 2017, they’ve also built a close – knit community of fans while earning the admiration of their musical forebears , a feat that’s found them collaborating with icons like X’s Exene Cervenka and Beat Happening’s Calvin Johnson , touring with Babes In Toyland, and starring as the subject of a feature – length documentary. On their double album Chaos County Line , Skating Polly reach a whole new level of self – possession , ultimately sharing their most expansive and emotionally powerful work to date.https://skatingpollyofficial.bandcamp.com/Bugsyhttps://bugsyband.com/Jacklen RoJackie and Caelen met on a mountain and sang a song in harmony. The more they sang, the more they became entwined, pouring passion, love and heartbreak into every note. Now, as a four piece band, Jacklen Ro has most recently released their second album under Lolipop records. It is an indie rock love letter to being in your early 20s and feeling your feelings as hard and raw as possible. With hollered harmonies reminiscent of the Beatles, and dramatic melodies influenced by Father John Misty and Paramore, Jacklen Ro brings an original and exciting sound. If you don’t love them, you probably haven’t met them yet. https://www.lolipoprecords.com/jacklen-ro
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
Arcantica ~ Without the Accent ~ Sequoia Grove ~ The Azures
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM ArcanticaStarted in the remnants of regional touring act Letting Go, Arcantica marked a welcome shift in direction. Setting the stage with hard-hitting debut EP Withered (recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band), they opened up the doors to many more possibilities than they could’ve thought, with catchy electronic leads, heavy guitars, and pounding drums. From aggressive, soaring choruses found in Ruin, to soft, building ballads like Save You, Arcantica isn’t afraid to branch off in all different sounds.http://www.arcantica.com/https://open.spotify.com/album/53lEFv6KoIhgy8STxjPrkzWithout the AccentWithout The Accent has officially started in February 2017, in Annapolis Maryland, by 2 friends/guitarists Andrey Vasilchenko and Cesar Carabantes. First single “The World is Ours” was released on February 7, 2017 on BandCamp and YouTube, and was a perfect introduction into band’s eclectic sound of mixing 2000’s Pop Punk and 2010’s Metalcore. Few months later Andrey met Max Gilder, the drummer, at the local show. After hours of conversations about god know what, Max agrees to join the band, bringing his prog and thrash influences, further expanding band’s sound. In November 2022, Without The Accent has solidified their lineup by bringing 2nd guitarist Kacper Krzesincki on board. Without The Accent’s “all over the place” sound, crazy live show ethics and boisterous, funny personalities definitely makes them the band to keep an eye on. And if you’re into bands like Chunk! No Captain Chunk! Asking Alexandria, Beartooth, Linkin Park, Beartooth, Neck Deep, Blessthefall, Green Day and The Amity Affliction, then this band is for you.https://withouttheaccent.bandcamp.com/ Sequoia GroveTastefully blending modern metalcore and nostalgic old school emo, five piece outfit Sequoia Grove were formed in Philadelphia in 2022. Their debut single, Stay With Me, combines aggressive yet sporadic rhythms, erie and haunting synths, and even tastes of jazz and soul chords to give a refreshing take on the heavier side of the genre. The song explores the ecstasy of a relationship and the dark, desperate lows that come with it. Stay With Me sets the scene of the story for their debut EP coming in Summer 2023.https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kEz6ToQGnLKHEzsNbqWsE?si=lRFX7vxQTYqblJ0ihknbZgThe AzuresThe Azures are a four-piece psychedelic blues band from Central Jersey, influenced heavily by the Delta era of original southern rock as well as all the wild shit that went down in the 70’s like The Doors and Jefferson Airplane.https://theazures.bandcamp.com/
Lightnin’ Luke ~ Clyde and the Milltailers ~ Matt Pless
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Lightnin’ Lukehttps://lightninluke.bandcamp.com/album/volume-2Clyde and the Milltailers https://clydeandthemilltailers.bandcamp.com/Matt Plesshttps://mattpless.bandcamp.com
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/
Restless Spirit ~ Gristmill ~ The Dead Moon Hung ~ Hauntress
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:30 PM Restless Spirithttps://restlessspirit.bandcamp.com/album/blood-of-the-old-godsGristmillhttps://gristmillnj.bandcamp.comThe Dead Moon Hunghttps://thedeadmoonhung.bandcamp.com/track/6-demoHauntresshttps://hauntress.bandcamp.com/album/open-doors
Droopies ~ Heavy Shrug ~ Curse Reverser
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMDROOPIESBandcamp || Instagram HEAVY SHRUGheavy floaty post-hardcore heartbreak Bandcamp || Instagram CURSE REVERSERNJ Hardcore Bandcamp || Instagram
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