Telekinetic Yeti ~ White Hills ~ Rebreather
**All shows 21+—Valid ID required for entry**Doors: 7 PMShow: 8 PMTELEKINETIC YETIBased out of Iowa, Telekinetic Yeti is a two-man band that delivers sonic brutality melded with psychedelic doom wizardry, forged by the worship of the almighty riff and honed by relentless touring and dedication to their craft. Creating music as cryptically enchanting as it is heavy, you wouldn’t guess that the impressive cacophony pouring out of the speakers like molten, metal syrup is being produced by only two people. Founder and guitarist Alex Baumann explains, “Originally I decided not to have a bass player purely for logistical reasons, it was just another schedule to work around, another person who’s boss could tell us we can’t tour, but then I started seeing it as a challenge, like let’s see how heavy we can make it with just two people.” https://telekineticyeti.com/WHITE HILLSHailed by Pitchfork for their “loud, exhilarating and unhinged” live performances, NYC’s White Hills have garnered a cult reputation as a fierce, genre-bending band. The music made by core members Dave W. and Ego Sensation is risky and cutting edge, rooted in punk ethos and no-wave aesthetics. Their last album, Splintered Metal Sky, was hailed by The Quietus as the Best Psych Rock of 2020. The band will be releasing a new album in Fall 2022. White Hills appear as themselves in Jim Jarmusch’s vampire romance Only Lovers Left Alive.https://whitehillsband.com/REBREATHERhttps://rebreather-ohio.bandcamp.com/
The Ghost Club ~ Micky James
THE GHOST CLUB”Pittsburgh native Domenic Dunegan is the frontman to the popular band The Ghost Club. Amassing over 10 million streams across streaming platforms since their 2018 debut, the band is certainly making a name for themselves with Dunegan’s vocal style at the forefront.The Ghost Club’s new single “All I Know,” released on Mon., May 10, is a fun, synth-heavy, pop-rock anthem that really lets Dunegan’s vocals shine. Dunegan is a multi-instrumentalist as well, so his talents lie far beyond his ability to sing. “All I Know” is definitely an infectious song, with snappy lyrics in the chorus that resonate.” -Pittsburgh City Paperhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5dXivPEjgjJmjTemfAPRnXMICKY JAMESBorn and raised in the shadows of Philly and NYC, Micky James naturally developed a taste for the theatrical and aspired to become a performer from a young age. In his music and personal style, Micky explores a sound and aesthetic that is nostalgic of a bygone era in rock-n-roll music, while still maintaining a contemporary pop ambition. Micky’s unique vocals are reminiscent of great character voices such as David Bowie and Julian Casablancas, alluding to the dark, mysterious, and romantic qualities that are so distinct to those artists. While Micky’s flamboyant fashions evoke the glamour and swagger of past rock icons, his work is both equal parts style and substance. Inspired by the authentic energy of 60’s and 70’s iconic rock band’s, James is successful in crafting a modern and fresh approach to a timeless genre, “I wanted to take pieces of nostalgia and give it a contemporary twist”, explains James. Successfully taking his vision and turning it into a reality. In July 2020, Micky released his most recent single “Kings”. The song garnered critical acclaim, with one critic calling it “a defiant uprising of the generationally damned and disgruntled, as well as the most authentic rock n’ roll you’ve heard in years”.https://www.themickyjames.com/
Stop Light Observations ~ Little Bird
**All events 21+—Valid ID required for entry**Doors: 7 pmShow: 7:30 pmSTOP LIGHT OBSERVATIONSSLO is a 4-piece anti-pop/not rock (but also isn’t not rock) band born and raised in Charleston, SC.http://www.stoplightobservations.com/LITTLE BIRDThe indie band, Little Bird, is composed of musicians Jay Hurtt (vocals), Noah Jones (piano), Oleg Terentiev (drums), Ben Mossman (bass), and Jim Rubush (guitar). Their musical endeavors as this incarnation of the group commenced in 2017, laying the groundwork for their genre-bending, signature sound with the 2018 record, Familiar, produced by Shane Woods and Jeff Lucci of Mo Lowda. In 2021 Little Bird released their first full-length album. Inspired by their favorite modern and vintage artists, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nick Hakim, D’Angelo and Stevie Wonder, the 23-track odyssey is entitled, ‘PROXIMA’ (latin for ‘nearest’ or ‘next’) and is currently being released in 3 separate EPs; Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Proxima: Gamma hits streaming platforms on August 16th, 2021.http://www.thisislittlebird.com/
Fires in the Distance ~ Fellahin Fall ~ IATT ~ The World Without Us
**All events 21+—valid ID required for entry**Doors: 6 PMShow: 7 PMFIRES IN THE DISTANCEMelodic Doom Metal from CT, USAhttps://firesinthedistance.com/FELLAHIN FALLFellahin Fall is a gothic-industrial metal band born out of the crushing urbana of Brooklyn, New York. Atavistic yet post-human, Fellahin Fall tells tales of an atomized man’s yearned escape from the Metropolis.https://fellahinfall.bandcamp.com/IATTPhiladelphia based Extreme Metal Leviathan spewing prophetic anti-hope to a world in darkness.https://iamthetrireme.bandcamp.com/THE WORLD WITHOUT USActive since 2018, The World WIthout Us are a fairly new group, one that has been honing their skills and defining their sound in the NorthEast metal scene. Playing with many local heavy hitters, The World Without Us set themselves apart by cultivating a sound that blends genre-bending progressive death metal with modern strains of heavy, groovy, and often uplifting modern progressive metal. https://theworldwithoutus.bandcamp.com/
Jarren Benton ~ Oswin Benjamin ~ Nazeer Art’aud
**All events 21+ — Valid ID required for entry**Doors: 7 PMShow: 7:30 PMFour years after being voted in by fans as the People’s Choice selection for XXL’s 2014 Freshman Cover, JarrenBenton is starting over. He’s a seasoned veteran doubling down on the lyricism he made his name on, but his new music experiments with new emotion and bottles up the last few years of his life. In 2012, the Decatur emcee began making a name for himself on the outsider indie label Funk Volume, where he carved out a unique brand of ferociously lyrical, tongue-in-cheek horrorcore. At the label, his early mixtapes carried titles like Huffing Glue with Hasselhoffand Freebasing With Kevin Bacon, equal parts comedy and terror, like a goofy slasher flick come to life. Benton’s time with Funk Volume was punctuated by a debut album and a follow-up EP (My Grandma’s Basementand Slow Motion Vol. 1), national and international tours, and then, in 2016, the label’s sudden fold. Ever since, Benton has been reinventing and reintroducing himself. “People were introduced to me as the ‘Skitzo,’ guy” he says, harking back to his breakout single nearly seven years ago. “They had a certain expectation that was very outlandish, very lyrical. Lately its’ been more personal.” Benton has been a prolific mixtape artist and voracious rapper throughout his career, but his albums have been heavier and more carefully tuned. Last year he released The Mink Coat Killa, an album-length homage to the gritty New York hip-hop sound Benton grew up admiring from afar. Benton’s new music also looks ahead by nodding back, rekindling a working relationship with his longtime producer Kato—the executive producer of his new album—and throwing his styles in a blender: part lyrical attack, part journal-like reflection, still a little disturbed. “I think when people listen to an artist from Atlanta, they have certain expectations of what they’re gonna hear,” Benton says. “My shit is very left from the artists from Atlanta, but it still embodies that sound.”OSWIN BENJAMINhttps://www.instagram.com/oswinbenjaminNAZEER ART’AUDNazeer Art’aud is an independent artist from Philly who began rapping at the age of 12. His earliest vivid memory of falling in love with hip hop, is cruising through Philly in his Uncle June’s green hoopty listening to Gimme the Loot by The Notorious B.I.G. Alex Smith of WXPN described his style as “the epitome of the street stories and outre metaphors of late ‘80s to early ‘90’s hip hop, exhibiting a lyrical quality delivered in the cadence of peak Biggie Smalls but drunk watching Saturday morning cartoons.” Art’aud wants his music is to entertain audiences via dope storytelling, and in return, he just wants them to feel something while traveling on the musical journey that he takes them on. https://linktr.ee/nazeerartaud
Red Elvises ~ Party Nerves
**All events 21+ — Valid ID required for entry**Doors: 7 PMShow: 7:45 PMRED ELVISESIgor Yuzov was born in Germany, raised in Ukraine and studied in Russia. He grew up in the former Soviet Union, where folk music was the norm and rock’n’roll was illegal. A rebellious streak, however, led him to seek out the forbidden music. As soon as it became possible, Igor left Russia for America with his “Folk’n’Roll” band Limpopo and was personally greeted by Ronald Reagan. In 1993, Limpopo won Ed McMahon’s Star Search and their popularity began to blossom. In 1995, Igor dreamed that Elvis Presley came to him and told him to start playing rock’n’roll. Igor and his Russian friends became Red Elvises and gave street performances on Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade. As their crowds grew larger, the City of Santa Monica ordered them to discontinue their street performances. Evolving over the years, Igor’s music has been labeled “Siberian Surf Rock” which contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance. Over the past 20 years, Red Elvises have constantly toured all over the world with occasional breaks to record new music and to participate in film and television projects. As an independent band, Red Elvises have produced 12 studio albums, two live albums, a live concert DVD, and a Greatest Hits compilation. Some of their most notable film contributions include music and or performances in “Six String Samurai”, “Mail Order Bride”, “Armageddon”, “Skippy”, “Melrose Place”, “Fastlane”, “Penn and Teller’s Sin City Extravaganza”, “VH-1 Behind the Music”, and “MTV”. Red Elvises have performed for large festivals, private parties, and played on massive stages such as 2005’s Live 8 Benefit Concert. No matter where they perform, Igor & Red Elvises always bring the party with them.Party Nerveshttps://partynerves.bandcamp.com/album/live-from-porchfest-2022
Shy, Low ~ North End ~ Hiroe
**All events 21+—Valid ID required for entry**Doors: 7 PMShow: 7:30 PMSHY, LOWOver the last decade, Shy, Low’s progression and continuous effort to push the boundaries of ambient and heavy music has manifested itself into explosive live performances, allowing them to share the stage with post-metal and rock titans Rosetta, O’Brother, Ufommamut, Bossk, and more. Tours throughout Europe, Canada and the US, plus performances at SXSW, Dunk! Fest. and Post In Paris have been intertwined with five releases – the most recent being “Snake Behind The Sun” which was mixed and co-produced by Mike Watts.https://shylowmusic.bandcamp.com/ NORTH ENDNorth End is a math rock / post-rock band based in Pennsylvania with releases dating back to 2011. The band is constantly pushing the boundaries of instrumental music with a heavy emphasis on complicated melodic and rhythmic phrasing. They released their sixth studio album, Halted, one year after their single “Cabra” appeared on a split with Signal Hill. The writing for Halted started after a northeast tour was abruptly canceled due to the pandemic in March 2020. Spread across Pennsylvania and Colorado, sheltered indoors, North End developed four songs that channeled their creativity, influenced by music the band was listening to at the time. https://northend.bandcamp.com/ HIROEHiroe is an Instrumental rock band from Philadelphia. Hiroe is a powerful, but nimble 3 guitar attack. Pre-orders for their upcoming album ‘Wrought’ are available now via Pelagic Records. Stream the first single “Black Mountain” now on all streaming platforms and check out the music video on the Pelagic YouTube channel.https://hiroe.bandcamp.com/
Rest Etiquette ~ The Jumping Juvies ~ Jon Bradley
**All shows 21+ — valid ID required for entrance**Doors: 7 PMShow: 7:30 PMREST ETIQUETTERest Etiquette is a Folk/Punk/Post Punk group hailing from Phillyhttps://restetiquette.bandcamp.com/THE JUMPING JUVIESJumping Juvies is a rock band from Philadelphia, PA consisting of: Jamie Martinez, Mike Juck, Joe Balogh, and Andrew Hight. Deemed for their “Prog-Punk” style, the band is known for blending elements of Punk, Funk, and Garage Rock sounds to name a few. Jumping Juvies has been featured by Helen Leicht on WXPN’s Local Show as well as South Jersey’s WMGM, the band is currently recording new music.https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VRvo3csUw3Kv1n3Fq4EQ3JON BRADLEY
Red Rum Club ~ Holdfast
RED RUM CLUBLiverpool-based alternative/indie sextet Red Rum Club craft catchy songs with western-inspired undertones.All six members originally played in separate bands before joining together in 2016, featuring Fran Doran (lead vocals, guitar), Tom Williams (guitar, backing vocals), Michael McDermott (guitar, backing vocals), Simon Hepworth (bass), Neil Lawson (drums), and Joe Corby (trumpet). The first time they entered the rehearsal space, many of them had not met before, although they bonded musically from the get go — aided by their extracurricular activities outside of the band, including weekly boxing sessions together. Their debut single, “Alone Together,” arrived months after forming, but it was a full three years before they had written and recorded their debut album, 2019’s Matador, which saw release through Modern Sky. Their sophomore LP, The Hollow of Humdrum, arrived the following October, bringing a wider palette to the group’s retro-centric style.Holdfast“Holdfast have quickly become one of Colorado’s favorite bands as they’ve emerged onto the scene in the last few years as the ‘ones to watch.’ In fact, they took the stage at Taste of Fort Collins (2019) to open for lovelytheband. They are a must-see for fans of bands like Bad Suns, Muse and The 1975. We have a feeling that someday, they’ll be taking on big stages, so enjoy them now from home (while you can).” – 94.3 THE X Alt-rock band “Holdfast.” formed in Windsor, CO in 2011. Consisting of brothers Tommy and Mikey, and their cousin Charlie Maddocks, the band have captured the hearts and minds of fans across Colorado. Their single “Time”, released in December 2019, was met with immediate enthusiasm from fans. After extensive airplay, the single landed the band in KTCL 93.3’s “Hometown For The Holidays” show where they won “Crowd Favorite” for their energetic signature live show. On January 8th, 2021, Holdfast released their debut album, “Stay and Fight.” Holdfast partnered with production music company Audio Network for their second album and recorded the project at The Blasting Room with longtime producer and collaborator Chris Beeble. The 7-song EP Movies released April 15 2022, with a sold out release show at Cervantes’ in Denver, CO. They also recently partnered with Assemble Sound.
Quelle Chris ~ Cavalier ~ Darko the Super
QUELLE CHRISWhen an artist consistently creates at the forward edge, there are no guardrails. Quelle Chris has been comfortable at the boundaries, leading Hip-Hop since he started. Quelle’s vision extends beyond genre or format. He continued broadening his creative ambitions even beyond his own legendary four album run (BYIG, Everything’s Fine, Guns, Innocent Country 2) and worked with Chris Keys to compose part of the score for the Oscar-winning film “Judas and The Black Messiah” with director Shaka King.The new album, “DEATHFAME,” is a sonic treatment produced by Quelle himself, along with Chris Keys and Knxwledge. The record carries on like an incredible lost tape found at a flea market. It explores, unflinchingly, every moment of the trials the early 2020s has brought to all of us. Guests Navy Blue and Pink Siifu lend brilliance to the dynamic and unexpected new album coming May 13th on Mello Music Group.https://quellechris360.bandcamp.com/CAVALIERhttps://www.instagram.com/cavwins/DARKO THE SUPER Darko the Super is the weirdo rap superstar alter-ego of Evan Souza. Born in the bosom of suburbia in 1993, Darko the Super wrote his first song at the tender age of 5. A prolific mad genius on the beats and microphone, also the mastermind behind indie label, U Don’t Deserve This Beautiful Art. Darko has collaborated with the likes of Lil B, MC Paul Barman, Homeboy Sandman, Open Mike Eagle, and Mr. MFN eXquire. His favorite album of all time is “Hello Nasty” by the Beastie Boys. Darko has stated his biggest inspirations in life are Bill Hicks, Frank Zappa, and Andy Kaufman. Other influences on his style are E-40, Kool Keith, Del the Funky Homosapien and Ghostface Killah. As a producer, J Dilla, Madlib, and MF Doom have had the biggest impact on Darko’s production technique. Darko played his first live show at a college in Lancaster, PA. He cleared out the dance floor and made $47. That was the genesis of his career as a professional musician. Shortly after, he started landing gigs and performing all over Philadelphia or anywhere that would have him, and eventually connected with independent cassette label, Already Dead Tapes in Kalamazoo, MI. Later, Darko took a bite out of New York City, linking up with collaborators Steel Tipped Dove and Harvey Cliff, who became two pivotal pieces of the U Don’t Deserve This Beautiful Art stable. Harvey Cliff became to Darko what Art Director Jeff Jank would be to Stones Throw in these formative times for everyone involved in the label.https://darkothesuper.com/