Neptune’s Core ~ Hot Mart ~ Pillow Princess
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 PMNeptune’s CoreNeptune’s Core is an alternative indie rock band made up of two sets of sisters. The four created the bad-ass group out of Chicago’s thriving indie-rock scene. Jim DeRogits summed it up best on Sound Opinions: “Their age belies the sophistication of the songwriting and instrumentation … classic alternative era with delicate fragile quiet moments exploding into loud dynamics.” As talented multi-instrumentalists and passionate music fans, they seek to bring their music to life with a love of indie and punk music while having a background in jazz and classical music. And that’s not to mention their heartfelt lyrics and the catharsis when they belt them out. Jill Hopkins (Metro Chicago and Host of Opus Podcast) says, “Every few years in Chicago as the new wave of rock band makes themselves known, a few rise to the top through a mix of talent, timing, uniqueness, and natural charm. And I have not seen many bands do that as well or as quickly as the women of Neptune’s Core.” Neptune’s Core brings forth new sounds and new emotions with their latest EP, Called Upon (Side Hustle Records).https://www.neptunescore.com/ Hot Mart Philadelphia indie-alt-gaze-rockhttps://lnk.bio/hotmartbandPillow Princess Not 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. She is 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 enjoyhttps://linktr.ee/pillow.princess
CONAN ~ PSYCHIC TRASH ~ OKTAS
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 PMCONAN”I guess this is where I’m supposed to wrap up by calling them immortal or making some clever-bul-still-cliché remark about their work living forever. Well fuck that. Everything fucking dies.” – The Obelisk.”A very high recommendation from a longtime fan” – grizzlybutts.com”I’m so excited for the future of this band and all there is to come. A wondrous listen that, in spite of the crushing and trudging weight behind its mass, only finishes too soon.””Evidence of Immortality is a classic Conan record proving the band’s continued ascent like that of a victorious battle hawk. Hail Conan.” – New Noise Magazine”Very much like a recordly flattening Conan” – Metal Hammerhttps://www.hailconan.com/PSYCHIC TRASHFor the better part of the last 15 years, the duo of Max Dameron (guit/vox) and Sam Ford (drums/vox) have been too weird and too wild for this lame-ass planet. After enjoying vagabond stints living in Portland, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn, they now call Detroit home. Here they rebuild, out of the scraps and wreckage of the 21st century, something which casts aside any rules or adherence to banal tropes. Specializing in the unexpected, Max and Sam have wrought an individual sound that’s as much post-Melvins sludge punk as it is futurist prog metal. Their forthcoming self- titled debut, recorded in 2022 at High-Bias in Detroit, puts on display the fruits of their metamorphosis. From the soaring triumphal fuzz of “Uncanny Valley” or the sweep and thrust of “House of Butterflies” their craft is precise, they’re just making up their own shapes to sculpt. Times change and artists mature: now under the name PSYCHIC TRASH, Ford and Dameron come to Riding Easy Records as veterans turning a fresh page, reinvigorated at the prospect of forging a new path and the beneficiaries of about a decade and a half’s slog through the underground. Psychic Trash’s self-titled debut is unmistakably uncompromising, a little theatrical, intermittently manic, and deceptively broad in style for just how much punk rests beneath.https://linktr.ee/psychictrashOKTASAn okta is a unit of measurement used to describe the amount of cloud cover one might experience on any giving day. Oktas began in 2017 by artist and musician Bob Stokes as an exploration into the depths of bass instrumentation. Influences ranging from ambient minimalism to atmospheric black metal to epic doom metal woven together with a cinematic edge. Based in the filth ridden streets of south Philadelphia the lyrical content transports you to a world destroyed by mankind’s own hubris. Plagued with endless war, constant natural disasters and humanity desperate for redemption.https://oktas.bandcamp.com/album/the-finite-and-the-infinitehttps://www.instagram.com/oktasband/
Scott H. Biram ~ Driftwood Soldier
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 PMScott H. BiramScott H. Biram, a proud Texan raised on the outskirts of Austin, is a maverick in the tradition of Doug Sahm, Roky Erickson (13th Floor Elevators) and Gibby Haines (Butthole Surfers). Shortly after releasing his third record (2003’s Lo-Fi Mojo), the 28-year-old’s life was nearly cut short after a near-fatal head-on collision with a big rig semi. He was still bedridden when he made his Rehabilitation Blues EP, the predecessor to his 2005 debut for Bloodshot Records, The Dirty Old One Man Band. Flash forward to 2022. After almost thirty years of tirelessly writing, recording and touring the front and backroads of America as a solo bluesman, collecting a wide array of critical accolades, Biram found himself suddenly stopped cold by the pandemic. Once again, unwilling to allow outsized forces slow him down, he took advantage of the shutdown to write, record and produce nine new songs and two traditional covers for his new album, The One & Only Scott H. Biram, his 13th overall and 9th for Bloodshot Records. “I’m constantly trying to go back to the junky, lo-fi sounds of my early records,” says Biram. “But it’s harder to do now. The more you learn about production, the harder it is to convey that genuine unproduced feeling. I have to compromise between overproduced and lo-fi, so it sounds pro, but still keeps that grittiness.” “I tend to be all over the place. My brain’s restless. If something interests me, I’ll write a song about it. I have a kinda rootsy, blue collar approach with blues, country and folk, but I always throw in some of my heavier influences from metal and hard rock. I consider myself a singer and guitarist, above everything else.” The music on The One and Only Scott H. Biram has the down home, in-your-face feel that Biram is noted for. “No Man’s Land” opens with a blues turnaround played on a twanging electric guitar, backed by a stomping bass and drum backbeat. Biram growls out a lyric, describing the hazards of growing up poor in a small Texas town, breathing the fumes from oil wells and brush fires. “I was remembering a bumper sticker I saw as a kid that said, ‘Oil Field Trash and Proud of It!’” Driftwood SoldierDriftwood Soldier isn’t your average mandolin-bass foot-stomping gutter-folk duo. Growling and crooning, muttering about lost love, brimstone, and the glorious view from the underside of a rusty world order, Owen holds the rhythm on mandolin and foot percussion. To his left, Bobby stretches bass notes into lyrical vines that vibrate somewhere north of your liver and flower unexpectedly at night. This is the kind of roots music that grows through the cracks in a West Philly sidewalk and drinks its rainwater laced with motor oil. Their second full-length album, Stay Ahead of the Wolf, arrived late in 2019. It was produced with Erin McKeown and mixed by Grammy winner Ted Hutt. Unfazed by a world in disarray, Stay Ahead of the Wolf crawled up onto its four legs and went barrelling through the digital ether, carrying with it this strange beast’s howl.https://driftwoodsoldier.com
The Jesters ~ Police Touch Museum ~ Betty Lawless
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 JestersThe Jesters are a Philadelphia-based alternative rock band that grew out of the songwriting duo of Harry Buscher and Justin Libucki. The addition of multi-instrumentalist songwriter Dan Gandolfo and drummer Ron Breining has rounded out The Jesters’ current lineup.https://linktr.ee/thejestersmusicPolice Touch MuseumPolice Touch Museum is the Philadelphia based solo project of singer/songwriter Mike Parry, who’s been writing under the name PTM since 2020. Son of Steve Parry, guitarist for Heaven’s Edge, Parry started writing and performing original songs at age 12 and fronted the blues rock project, The Dead Flowers, from 2016-2022. Police Touch plays sentimental indie rock that echoes his realizations on romance and coming-of-age.https://ptmlinks.com/everythingBetty LawlessBetty Lawless is a band from Philadelphia, PA.https://linktr.ee/bettylawless
Rich Aucoin ~ NO SIR E
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 PMRich Aucoinhttps://richaucoinwabb.bandcamp.com/album/synthetic-season-2NO SIR ENO SIR E is the Delaware-based producer, performing artist, monome magician, and forward-thinking future beat electronic musician making waves from east to west coast with his ambitious approach to music production. A self-proclaimed “sound scavenger” and “loop technician”, his live performances are a full-course buffet into a range of emotion and rhythm. Using a monome 256 and other futuristic gadgetry he transforms into a mad scientist performing beat-based alchemy.www.nosire.comwww.nosire.bandcamp.comwww.soundcloud.com/no-sir-e
Left Lane Cruiser ~ Nate Bergman ~ Adam Faucett
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 PMLeft Lane Cruiserhttps://leftlanecruiser.bandcamp.com/album/beck-in-black-3Nate BergmanNate Bergman, the Nashville by way of D.C. singer-songwriter, is a performer with a voice that transcends generations. His powerful vocals create a timeless sound that weaves through the rich tapestry of Nashville’s musical heritage. Bergman’s unique ability to infuse elements of Country, Rock, Folk, and Soul results in a sound that resonates with an increasingly diverse audience. Anchored in Nashville’s vibrant music scene, Bergman’s journey began with a passion for storytelling through song. His live performances are a testament to his exceptional talent, marked by a magnetic stage presence that captivates audiences wherever he sings. Whether with an acoustic guitar or a full band, Bergman’s performances are a visceral experience, leaving an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to witness his artistry live. Beyond the city limits, Bergman has navigated highways across the globe supporting legendary artists like Amigo The Devil, Clutch, Valerie June, Will Hoge, The War and Treaty, Thursday, Cursive, My Chemical Romance, Arlo McKinley, and Anthony Green. Nate Bergman’s commitment to creating a timeless musical legacy, combined with his powerful voice and electrifying live performances, establishes him as a standout figure in Nashville’s thriving music scene.Adam Faucetthttps://adamfaucett.bandcamp.com/
Taggart ~ DiSoriental ~ Kevin
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 Taggart Upon the release of their most recent album 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/DiSoriental DiSoriental is a trio from Media, PA who bang out ragged noisey-catchy-punkish indie rock. Making music for reclusive weirdos since 1999. File under: indie rock, dad punk, Middle age K-pophttps://www.facebook.com/disorientalmedia. Kevin Kevin was a noisy 2-piece band from Norristown. Kevin is now a noisy power trio from Norristown and also Not Norristown. Now with bass guitar and one of those drummers that knows how to play! Loud 90s-inspired indie punk and shoegaze-adjacent music with liberal use of feedback.
Jamie & The Guarded Heart ~ Chatterbox ~ Bruce III
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 PMJamie & The Guarded HeartJamie and the Guarded Heart – Raised on rock ‘n’ roll radio in Conshohocken, outside of Philly, by working class parents, Jamie Salvatore and Morgan Russo grew up dreaming of playing sweaty packed clubs to music fans like them. With every show, with every song, they’ve watched their crowds grow. Join Jamie and Morgan, who normally perform as just a duo, bring their special three piece lineup (Graham Travaglini on drums!) to Silk City. Armed with a pocket full of Springsteen / Petty / Clash influenced songs, they’re ready to hit the stage and continue to make their dream real.jamieandtheguardedheart.comfacebook.com/jamieandtheguardedheart@jamieandtheguardedheartJamie and the Guarded HeartChatterboxhttps://chatterbox1.bandcamp.com/album/krwx-sessionBRUCE IIIhttps://bruce3.bandcamp.com/track/rock-this-town
Wallace, Tonight! ~ Pink Surf ~ Lahnah
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 PMWallace, Tonight!Philadelphia Post Fusion Core Reactorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdOgdkVNSuUPink SurfPink Surf is a Philadelphia-based Experimental Post Punk duo who draw comparisons to Idles, Sleaford Mods, Protomartyr, and Nick Cave.https://pinksurf.bandcamp.com/album/demoLahnahExperimental butt rock from Phillyhttps://lahnahband.bandcamp.com/album/demos-2024
Kumbia Queers ~ Mariposas Galacticas
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 PMKumbia QueersGet ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant explosion of music, energy, and diversity like you’ve never experienced before! Get your dancing shoes ready and join us for a live show by Kumbia Queers, the ultimate trailblazers of the music industry. This all-female band is taking the world by storm, blending cumbia beats with their unique punk-inspired style, creating a fusion that will leave you breathless. With their infectious energy and unstoppable charisma, Kumbia Queers deliver a one-of-a-kind performance that celebrates the power of diversity. Each member brings their own cultural background and musical influences, resulting in a dynamic display of creativity and talent. From the moment the first note hits your ears, you’ll be transported to a world where boundaries disappear, and the universal language of music takes over. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night of non-stop dancing, as Kumbia Queers unleash their captivating stage presence, infecting everyone in the audience with their joyous spirit. This is more than just a concert; it’s a celebration of inclusivity and freedom, where everyone is invited to let loose and join the party. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to witness the magic of Kumbia Queers live in action. Grab your tickets now and be prepared to experience the beauty of diversity on a whole new level!Mariposas Galacticashttps://www.instagram.com/mariposasgalacticas