Taking Back Indie
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 10:00 PM Show: 10:00 PM Smile Cry like you mean it You’re on the dance floor hearing indie hits weave into emo classics In your mind you know it’s something new yet in your bones you feel it’s electrifyingly familiar Fame Lust presents:taking back indie ~ the emo & indie nite two great vibes that vibe great together Saturday, November 26th at Kung Fu Necktie 10pm – 2am $6 advance tickets available Must be 21+ Tigerbeats was one of the original indie nights in Philly. MakeOutClub was the very first emo nite anywhere in the United States (started in Feb, 2011), and it created the blueprint for every other major city to follow. Mr. Brightside brought Indie nights back into Philly’s mainstream. Parties like My Chemical Slow Dance (Emo Prom), Scene Queen Halloween, and New Years Emo, continue to raise the bar and show that there are “emo nites”, and then there are emo EVENTS… All of these events have one person in common, and we’ll give you one guess who that is.
Brit Taylor ~ Christiana Benton
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:40 PM Brit TaylorWhen hard times come calling, they don’t tap at the door to be invited in. They barge straight in and wreak havoc. Just ask Singer/Songwriter Brit Taylor who found her idyllic life suddenly turned upside down, and she was left in a downward spin. It was a new feeling and a scary one. But she called on her upbringing, her faith and her family for strength, and she dug herself out with grit and determination and music. Capturing life and pain with poetic ease and plain honesty is what the emerging Americana sensation does well. Brit writes and sings about what she lives, what she knows. Real Me, her debut album being released November 20, is a self-reflective, 10-song LP telling of a journey to self-awareness. The aptly titled album has a unique vulnerability that is both empathetic and empowering.Spotify | Instagram | YouTube | TikTokChristiana Bentonhttps://www.christianabenton.com/
R.A.P Ferreira ~ Brightboy ~ ELDON (Cambridge Hall)
Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM**All Ages**R.A.P FerreiraR.A.P. Ferreira fka milo aka scallops hotel is an mc, producer and theorist working in the Black arts tradition commonly categorized as rap. Having founded the label ruby yacht in 2015 and since releasing all of his music through this channel, Ferreira has earned a sizable following within independent hip hop by rigorous, constant touring and an elevated, explorational style of performance. He is known for an uncompromised, utopic flow that speaks directly to the root of the listener. By 2018, the young artist galvanized his presence in the American rap scene with the opening of Soulfolks Records & Tapes in Biddeford, Maine. Ferreira has a sprawling, limitless catalog ranging years, names, geographies, intentions, collaborations, and vocabularies. In an era defined by keyword search, soundbyte, cosign, marketing and virality this artist’s work stands out by not cow tailing to the movements and trends of the digital sphere. He currently makes his home in Nashville, Tennessee where he continues to helm the Ruby Yacht while studying to become a blues guitar legend and a farmer. FB @modestmilo Twitter @yomilo IG @hipcatscience New Album ‘5 to the Eyes with Stars’afrolab9000.bandcamp.comrubyyacht.comBrightboyHailing from Boston with a life like a dreamy montage. One moment he’s surrounded by bulky 80s rack stacks in his a/v tech dads mobile production lab, Jazz on the hi-fi. Next, on a commune in the forest, with his psychic Gemini mother and his yin-yang twin brother, sounds of laughter lofting from the lake. I’d say he was born under a RAD sign. For Bright Boy, music was always just a part of life. Memories of dropping rhymes on walks home as a youth, beatboxing and cracking jokes. Picking up sticks and busting a slick break his first time sitting at a kit. His brilliant skills on stage come from his natural good humor and impromptu impersonations of everybody’s favorite cartoons. Which characters? All of them. Theme songs? Yep. To the T with a comedic twist on top.https://linktr.ee/BrightBoyJNWIG @docbrightjnwELDONhttps://eldonsound.bandcamp.com/https://linktr.ee/eldonsomersIG @eldonsomers
The Forest View Movement
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 8:00 PMTHE FOREST VIEW MOVEMENTJust a couple of muffs with a dream.InstagramFacebook
johnny fordyce ~ Brushstroke ~ Makeoutgrrl
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM johnny fordycePhiladelphia 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 Alternative Pop.https://johnnyfordyce.bandcamp.com/BrushstrokeEstablishing his own style as well as displaying taste and musicianship,” (Madorne Lemaine-WXPN) brushstroke is the moniker and solo project of Philadelphia based musician Eoin Murphy. Drawing from a wide range of inspirations and collaborators, brushstroke blends together genres such as Neo-Soul, Psych Pop and Alternative R&B to create his own world of sound.https://brushstroke.bandcamp.com/MakeoutgrrlMakeoutgrrl is a Philly native songwriter and local Goodwill Rock-star, at times playing stripped back sets and others with 5-piece band donning a keytarhttps://makeoutgrrl.bandcamp.com/
Gooseberry ~ Path ~ Cab Ellis
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM GooseberryGooseberry is a trio from Brooklyn, New York born during the Fall of 2019. They play alt rock, mostly. The band consists of Asa Daniels (guitar, vocals), Evin Rossington (drums), and Will Hammond (bass). The band has supported major touring acts like BabyJake, Grady Spencer & The Work, and Maybird. They have also headlined major NYC venues like Mercury Lounge and Our Wicked Lady.https://gooseberryband.bandcamp.com/Path Path is the recording project of Philadelphian Sam Keeler. Since coming together in 2017, Path have released two full length LPs and six singles. Their undeniably rich and emotional sound, solidified by sparkling guitars, warm electric piano, and a tight rhythm section, has helped Path cement themselves as one of the true hidden treasures of northeastern indie rock and folk music. Path have performed alongside acts such as Trace Mountains, Wild Pink, Lazy Eyes, Neighbor Lady, Daniel Donato, and others. Path play live shows in the northeast regularly as a five-piece featuring Donald McGrath (guitar), Jeff Silverman (bass), Jordan Dion (keyboards) and Jon Tomaro (drums). Path will release their 3rd LP in 2023. https://www.paththeband.com/ Cab EllisOne hundred and fifty New York twenty-somethings of all shapes and sizes are packed like sardines into the ground floor of a 2-story apartment building on the Brooklyn/ Queens border. It’s already past midnight, but the crowd stands their ground diligently in anticipation. Outside it’s frigid, but inside everyone is shedding layers and stashing coats in corners. They are inside the home of Cab Ellis, an electrifying Alternative Rock band consisting of 8 members including three guitars, a section of horns, and a lead vocalist who will, in just a few minutes, capture the crowd with his intensely and feverishly passionate performance. All at once, Cab Ellis will rumble down the stairs, take the living room stage, and perform an hour of frantic rock music to a mosh pit of the sweaty and ecstatic fans they have built in New York. As hundreds of sneakers and boots pound the linoleum floor to the beat, Cab Ellis performs songs from their recently released sophomore record, The East Coast Hold On, recorded in 2021 with Strokes producer Gordon Raphael. They also play a selection of favorites from their debut album, Nighttime OCD, which was recorded and released in Los Angeles in 2020. To kick off 2023, Cab Ellis will be taking their live show to 14 cities across the U.S. for The East Coast Hold On Tour. https://www.cabellisband.com/
Morbid Angel ~ Revocation ~ Vitriol ~ Crypta (The Loft)
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM MORBID ANGELThroughout history only a handful of artists have been able to achieve a truly iconic stature within any given art form. Morbid Angel is among those select few. Shattering the boundaries of creativity and imagination while evolving with each groundbreaking release throughout its historic career, the band truly is an icon in extreme music. Continually serving as source of countless inspiration to the multitude of fans and never failing to amaze with each evolving chapter. Formed in 1984 by founding member Trey Azagthoth, the Floridian band went through a number of lineup changes and recorded the demos “Scream forth Blasphemies”, “Bleed for the Devil” and “Abominations Of Desolation”, featuring Trey Azagthoth and Richard Brunelle on guitar, drummer/vocalist Mike Browning and bassist John Ortega. Azagthoth’s interests in the occult, ancient magic, witchcraft and the Necronomicon poured into the band’s lyricism, as the musical context grew darker and attained definitive sophistication. The 7’’ single “Thy Kingdom Come” was released in Europe in 1988 and Morbid Angel was preparing to make a profound universal statement in form of a lineup consisting of guitarist Trey Azagthoth, drummer Pete Sandoval, bassist/vocalist David Vincent, and guitarist Richard Brunelle. Living together in several band houses which also served as places for rehearsals and pulling their funds together to purchase an old school bus which they converted into a tour bus, Morbid Angel hit the road on various underground touring adventures with the company of their mascot/head of security pit bull named Butch. On a shoe string budget and supporting only the various demos, the band made its way to places such as New York and performed at the clubs “Streets” in the city and “Sundance” on Long Island. With the help from friends in the band Immolation, they managed to get a side job painting a shopping mall in upstate NY to help offset expenses on the many off days of this particular shake and bake tour. Also the band met with troubles when rolling thou gh New Jersey and were pulled over and arrested, simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The bus was searched and the police found some most interesting and alarming things which lead to them holding the band for a while there in jail, including Butch. So fitting for a group consisting of a bunch of freaks. Morbid Angel continued on their mission of Death Metal and was soon discovered by Mick Harris of Napalm Death which lead to their meeting with Digby Pearson and their recording contract with Earache Records.https://morbid-angel.bandcamp.com/REVOCATIONRarely does a band step to the forefront of a genre with such purpose and confidence. Revocation have moved from relative obscurity to international critical acclaim as one of the brightest hopes for metal. Unforgettable songs bend, stop, twist, and shred at virtuosic levels while exploding with frenetic energy. The members of Revocation are masters of their craft and metal’s finest new band.https://revocation.bandcamp.com/VITRIOLhttps://vitriolwarfare.bandcamp.com/CRYPTAhttps://cryptabrazil.bandcamp.com/
The Q-Tip Bandits ~ Seeing Double ~ Jason McCue
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMThe Q-Tip BanditsRadiating positivity, the five piece funk-rock outfit has emerged to the forefront of Boston’s indie scene. The success of their debut single “Willow” prompted them to record their debut EP, Ain’t It Great, which was called “a must add to your summer playlist” by The Courier. After a summer of outdoor touring in 2021 — Willow broke 1 million streams, the band was nominated for “Best New Artist” by the Boston Music Awards, and they returned to the studio to record their first LP Melancholy Flowers. The band set off on a 7 week long cross-country tour to support the record in 2022.https://theqtipbandits.com/Seeing DoubleSeeing Double is Allie Sandt, Michael Aaron, Ali McQueeney, Zach Torncello, and Nick Fioravanti.https://seeingdoubleoneonta.bandcamp.com/releases 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 www.instagram.com/jasonmmccue www.facebook.com/jasonmccuemusic
Jonny West ~ Francisco Martin ~ Fritz Hager ~ Allegra Miles
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMJONNY WESThttps://www.ohjonnywest.com/FRANCISCO MARTINAfter his first-ever tour, and a clutch of well-received singles, Los Angeles-based, San Francisco-born pop singer-songwriter, and producer Francisco Martin realized he had an all-consuming yearning to be his authentic self in his music. To that end, he worked feverishly in his apartment at all hours of the night while facing complaints from the neighbors. He now emerges with his first true artistic statement, the 6-song EP, Manic, a bold collection of emotionally-raw pop-rock. Francisco first shot to fame with American Idol season 18 in 2020 where he placed Top 5. From there, he quickly released a few singles before embarking on a fall coast-to-coast tour. To date, Francisco has released several hit singles, including “Swollen,” which has amassed close to 8 million streams across all DSPS (6 million on Spotify). Manic was made during a three-month pause after Francisco was thrust in the public eye. It was created by Francisco and his co-producer/good friend Nick Sarpa in Francisco’s apartment studio setup. The release bursts with dynamic musicality such as stately balladry, cathartic, grungy aggression, catchy EDM, and moments of soulful serenity. Throughout the EP, Francisco bravely shares personal reflections on mental health, relationships, angst, and human disconnection in the age of connection. https://franciscomartin.org/FRITZ HAGERhttps://linktr.ee/Fritz3musicALLEGRA MILESAllegra Miles is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. Born in San Diego, she then spent 5 years living on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands before moving to West Palm Beach, Florida in 2014, and most recently, Los Angeles. At age 17, Allegra was a semi-finalist on NBC’s “The Voice,” season 18, finishing in the top 9. More recently, Allegra was a finalist on the 20th season of “American Idol,” where she performed her original music and received enthusiastic praise for her songwriting and artistry from the celebrity judges. Allegra has a distinct, recognizable sound that creates an atmosphere and makes you feel something. Her original music draws inspiration from soul, indie-alternative, R&B, and singer-songwriter styles. She has garnered a loyal fanbase in South Florida and around the world, and will be touring the US this fall and winter with songs from her upcoming EP.https://www.allegramiles.com/
The Slaps ~ Friko (Cambridge Hall)
**ALL AGES** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMThe Slaps At its core, Tomato Tree by The Slaps is an exercise in patience that seamlessly showcases the virtues of experimentation. Composed of guitarist/vocalist Rand Kelly, bassist/vocalist Ramsey Bell, and percussionist/vocalist Josh Resing, the band’s latest collection of songs is an achievement – a document of deepening friendship and their collective and personal advancements in artistic maturity. Though the band formed out of a chance meeting at a party in 2016 during their first year of college at DePaul University, The Slaps are bound together by a spirit of pastoral music making – the notion that collaboratively using the available resources can produce stunning results. “It’s been about trust – it starts with each other. We trust each other so much. We trust each other to live in different places and keep this thing going,” says Resing, referencing Bell and Kelly’s recent move from Chicago back to their homes in Lexington, Kentucky. “You can’t do that with just anybody.”FrikoFans know Friko (Bailey Minzenberger, Luke Stamos, and frontman Niko Kapetan) as vital rising stars in the Chicago scene. The music, which freelancer Britt Julious described as “perfect slices of indie-pop” in the Chicago Tribune last January, is complex, layered, and dynamic. Over the band’s time together, it has become clear they are comfortable embracing multiple musical extremes at once. Take a listen to the explosive and hypnotic beat of “In_Out” off their self managed 2022 EP release, Whenever Forever, and juxtapose it against the serene, strings soaked tracks that follow, “Half as Far” and “Can I See U Again.” It becomes even more pronounced in live performance, where a frenzied floor, grinding with wailing guitars and animation, in the very next minutes finds itself collectively holding its breath silently as the band eases them into a spell. Lyrically, Kapetan explores the possibility and risks of a life given over to music, interrogating what a life well-lived means to him. The duality rings out in the compositions, evoking rock and folk icons such as Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake. As Friko plays out sweeping melodies, held up by thrashing guitar and punchy beats, it feels as if Kapetan sings to you. Crooning about stories you know, memories you had but have somehow forgotten. The band is planning tour dates, and is near completion of what is to become the core of a new full length album.