Jesse Roper + Pressing Strings
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 PMJesse RoperBased in Victoria, BC, Jesse Roper is a blues/Americana artist with a penchant for writing modern indie-infused blues music and delivering bombastic live performances buoyed by his virtuosic guitar playing. His innate and impressive musical talent has served him well, giving him the flexibility to play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, rock veteran Colin James, blues belter Beth Hart, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings. The stage is where Roper shines. It has been his home since overcoming crippling stage fright during his early twenties. Fear is a part of Roper’s past that barely seems real today – especially when you see the in-concert image of a six-string soldier, hair matted to his face, tearing up the stage, without a hint of second-guessing. Roper’s last album ‘Horizons’ marked a sonic high point in his career thus far. Working closely with famed JUNO-nominated producer Gus van Go (Metric, The Stills, Whitehorse, Arkells, The Trews, Sam Roberts) on that new collection of songs has pushed Roper into creating some of his best work. “Recording with Gus and Werner F was on a whole new level. Roper released the first single off his upcoming LP (to be released in late 2023) “Make It All Work Out” on March 29th, 2023. The song charted on Canadian terrestrial and satellite radio throughout the spring and early summer. Now all eyes are on the next release, “Throw This Rope” produced by Gus van Go (Metric, Whitehorse, Sam Roberts Band). The song will be the second of multiple energetic, fresh, soulful and r&b inspired tracks from a forthcoming LP that harkens the voices of JJ Cale, The Teskey Brothers, Ben Harper and others – while maintaining Roper’s strong and unique expression in the genre. When asked to describe the song, Jesse remarks, “Throw This Rope is about being told how to run your life and career by folks who are currently running theirs aground. I sure don’t know everything and I never will but I’ve been given every manner of advice from folks who have no idea what they’re talking about. It’s frustrating sometimes.”Pressing StringsWhen music is given the benefit of instinct, imagination and inspiration, the results are guaranteed to be good. So it ought to come as no surprise that the critically-acclaimed Annapolis Maryland-based trio, appropriately dubbed Pressing Strings, has infused those elements within their musical mantra from the beginning. The band — Jordan Sokel (Guitar/Vocals), Nick Welker (Bass, Vocals), and Justin Kruger (Drums, Vocals) can trace its origins to Sokel’s initial fascination with some iconic influences, among them, the usual suspects — Dylan, Marley, Simon, Withers, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Led Zeppelin, etc., as well as some more under the radar artists like Taj Mahal, R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Nick Drake. Fascination became fulfillment once he picked up the guitar and started writing songs. That’s when his course became clear. After growing up in New Jersey and Arizona, he eventually moved to Arnold, Maryland to attend high school and eventually university at Salisbury University. However once there, he found he began having doubts about his career choice. That’s when he made it his mission to pursue his musical muse. Still in college, he formed Pressing Strings with one of his buddies.
Mark Shiiba ~ Justin Mazer
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: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PMMark ShiibaNavigating the intricate tapestry of military life, the laid-back vibes of Southern California, and the poignant emotional depths of loss, Mark Shiiba immerses you in a musical journey that resonates on a profound level. His dynamic sound serves as a cathartic fusion of acoustic honesty and electric energy. After spending 6 years in the Navy honing his songwriting craft, Mark serendipitously met Colorado based singer-songwriter Daniel Rodriguez in a backyard in San Diego while Daniel was opening for Gregory Alan Isakov and The Lumineers during their west coast Brightside tour. Daniel was so inspired by Mark’s song “Bones” that it led to Daniel producing Mark’s first full length record titled “Bones” which will be released in 2024. Mark released his first EP, “Sunny Days,” along with a handful of singles, including “Wake Up”, “Here We Go,” “You’re Made for Falling in Love,” and “Christmas by the Fire.” while he was in Charleston, South Carolina while studying Naval Nuclear Power. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GwrlLHprqqy29GK9JnmY9?si=Y3L2FWXsSv-gvhwbzSrheghttps://markshiiba.comhttps://www.instagram.com/markshiibamusic/https://www.tiktok.com/@markshiibaJustin MazerJustin is a Pennsylvania native and Philadelphia based guitarist who has worked as a sideman for various artists such as Daniel Rodriguez, John Craigie, Grahame Lesh, Dave Bruzza, Pat Finnerty, Ryan Montbleau, Yarn, Madeline Hawthorne and others. Following the release of his three debut records in 2021, Justin is beginning to focus more energy on developing his version of reflective and spacious lo-fi guitar centric instrumental music. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GyrThK2ntqqSua2TonCw4?si=sjHgmF-ZSO27lEEHBtT2uw
Drizzy’s Room (Drake Dance Party)
Life is good, Drizzy’s room is in Philly! Kung Fu Necktie Sat. April 13 10PM 21+ to YOLO Featuring your favorite rap hits like In My Feelings, Rich Baby Daddy, Nice for What, and more! ð“…“ If you miss the old Drake then come thru, @thedanceparties got things to do!
LUST FOR LANA (Lana Del Rey Dance Night)
Say Yes and meet us under PHILLY Blvd for a night of Lana We’ll turn the Radio up and Dance Till We cry so leave the Cruel World behind for the night because we’re all Young and Beautiful COQUETTE ATTIRE IS ENCOURAGED Kung Fu Necktie Thursday, May 16 8:00PM 21+ @thedanceparties is that fantasy that you got on your mind
GLOM ~ HIROE ~ Farewell Days
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 PMGLOMGlom is an indie-rock band based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Washington, DC. Their sound combines the anthemic choruses of 90s alternative rock, the rich textures of shoegaze, and tight rhythms of late 80s post-punk to create a new yet nostalgic experience.HIROEHIROE (pronounced hero-way), is a Post-Rock band from outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed during the pandemic in late 2020. While HIROE is a newer band, its members are music veterans, with experience touring the United States, Canada, and Japan, in addition to supporting post-rock heavyweights Caspian, Rosetta, The Appleseed Cast, Life and Times, Shiner, Spotlights, El Ten Eleven, and noise rock architects including Autolux, The Locust, Tera Melos, and Sleeping People. HIROE’s debut, ‘Wrought’ was produced by Mario Quintero (Spotlights/Ipecac), mixed by Matt Bayles (Caspian, Mono, Russian Circles, Isis, Pelican) and mastered by Will Yip (Caspian, Circa Survive), resulting in a crushing 5 song debut that showcases a heavy, yet nimble 3 guitar attack, with well-written arrangements, and strong songwriting. The release was met with glowing reviews, making many “Best Of” year-end lists, and was received with enthusiasm by the Post-Rock/Post-Metal community as a welcome new comer to the community, and even meriting a performance slot at this year’s Post Fest (largest Post-Rock festival in America). Drawing inspiration from Mogwai, Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine, Sunny Day Real Estate, Isis, Pelican, and Deftones, they create heavy, heart-crushing soundscapes. HIROE is signed to Pelagic Records, home to Mono, God is an Astronaut, The Ocean Collective, Rosetta, SOM, and Shy, Low. HIROE is here to crush you.Farewell DaysFormed in 2024, Farewell Days are a new band out of Philadelphia blending layers of distorted guitars with haunting atmosphere, modern sensibilities and a strong melodic framework. Fronted by charismatic singer/guitarist C.J. Davis, whose ethereal vocals float over the walls of shimmering guitars and driving beats, each Farewell Days performance is a mesmerizing installment. Drawing inspiration from the dreamy vibes of Shoegaze and the raw energy of Grunge, Farewell Days are poised to become a force in the indie scene for 2024 and beyond.
R.A.P. Ferreira + Rosie Tucker with special guest Cavalier
*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors8 PM – Show 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 (now located in Nashville).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.ROSIE TUCKERRosie Tucker is a born songwriter, an evocative vocalist, an accomplished rock instrumentalist, and a funny gender-queer art weirdo serving up truly fresh indie rock with an ear for the long queer lineage of politically conscious singer-poets like The Indigo Girls, Ani Difranco, Tracy Chapman, and Glenn Copeland.The songs that make up Tucker’s fourth LP, Utopia Now! are career-defining, aiming to make a watermark high above most every other songwriter in their genre. The album comes out on March 22 via Sentimental Records.Written solely by Tucker (with the exception of “Eternal Life”, a cover of an evocative recent Numero Group unearthing) and produced entirely by Tucker and longtime collaborator Wolfy, this most recent effort is both a homespun labor of love and a hi-fi, creatively ambitious swing for the fences. Recorded at their home studio in Altadena in between walking the dog and watching campy art films, Tucker’s latest album is a beautiful snapshot in time, a picture of healing from the isolation of both the global pandemic and the atomization of artists.CAVALIERCavalier is an emcee, Hip-Hop adept, urban chief and cultural dapifer. A native to Brooklyn, New York his influence as a performer and artist have found reach locally and globally. He has shared top billing with Little Brother, Homeboy Sandman, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Joey Badass among others.A dynamic powerhouse of a performer and lyricist, Cavalier has been quickly becoming a choice favorite among Hip-Hop loyalists and alternative music fans alike. His seminal release, CHIEF, boasts a strong production line up and collaborations with Raekwon, Quelle Chris and Iman Omari. Cavalier has been featured on VIBE, EgoTrip, Ebony, XXL and the LAWeekly along with feature appearances on BoilerRoomTV.
Weekend Nachos ~ Vermin Womb ~ Sissy Spacek ~ Backslider
AGE RESTRICTION: All Ages Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:30 PMWeekend Nachoshttps://weekendnachos.bandcamp.com/album/apologyVermin Wombhttps://verminwomb.bandcamp.com/album/retaliationSissy Spacekhttps://sissyspacek.bandcamp.com/Backsliderhttps://backslider.bandcamp.com/
Mortuous ~ Cemetery Filth ~ Bone Weapon
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 PMMortuoushttps://mortuousdeath.bandcamp.com/Cemetery Filthhttps://cemeteryfilth.bandcamp.com/Bone WeaponPaleolithic Death and Doom manifested by drummer/vocalist Fred Grabosky of Philly fungal death bringers Blood Spore, with Isaac Ryan on guitar and Will Hersh on bass. Aiming to bring things back to a time where survival was the only thing that mattered and war was imminent with beast or man. Where tools and weapons were constructed by only natural elements, and danger was everywhere. …When it was ‘Thrive or Starve’, and kill or be killed. Pulling influence from the likes of death doom greats like Cianide, Derkéta, Rippikoulu, Autopsy, Coffins and Undergang… while mixing in some unique attributes likened to traditional old school death metal, sludge, and doom. Bone Weapon’s debut release came out on cassette through Transylvanian Recordings February 2023 and on CD through Morbid Chapel Records soon after. The release titled ‘Thrive or Starve’ consists of 3 unrelenting tracks of death and doom guaranteed to make you want to smash a skull on a rock or lick the blood from a fresh spear wound. Bone Weapon are currently working toward their second offering. 3 new tracks of filth-laden doomed death are to be recorded late spring of 2024, with a release date aimed toward early fall of that year. They are currently seeking opportunities with labels for the release of these tracks and opportunities for live events. You can contact them at [email protected] and follow them at @Boneweapondeath on Instagram.
Part Chimp ~ Terry Gross ~ Vestments
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 PMPart ChimpIn the psychic wastelands of the 21st century, one particular sonic force looms large. Transcendental like the malignant force that fuels the zombie movies of lore, Part Chimp have made it their business to shake speaker-stacks, fry brains and induce jouissance and tinnitus alike across the UK. Yet whilst their legendary status as primal paragons of the riff has been largely a fixture of the vinyl-stacks and battered amps of the underground, Drool – their fifth and perhaps finest transmission thus far – has other ideas.https://partchimp.bandcamp.com/Terry GrossTerry Gross (2017, San Francisco) creates media artworks and conceptual artworks. Through a rad- ically singular approach that is nevertheless inscribed in the contemporary debate, Terry Gross tries to create works in which the actual event still has to take place or just has ended: moments evoc- ative of atmosphere and suspense that are not part of a narrative thread. The drama unfolds else- where while the build-up of tension is frozen to become the memory of an event that will never take place. Their media artworks are saturated with obviousness, mental inertia, clichés and bad jokes. They question the coerciveness that is derived from the more profound meaning and the superficial aes- thetic appearance of a song. By putting the listener on the wrong track, they use references and ideas that are so integrated into the process of the composition of the work that they may escape those who do not take the time to explore how and why their songs may haunt you, like an under- cooked pork chop, long after you’ve heard them.https://terrygrossband.bandcamp.comVestmentsVestments is a New York City goth band for the new century. A Frankenstein’s monster of dark pop melodies, skronky sax, layered synths and languorous violin underpinned with the pathos of country twang and the raw energy of downtown NYC punk, Vestments sounds like if the Bad Seeds and Liars were the house band in a future noir juke joint. Vestments is a collaboration between frontman Christian Lee Buss (Center Divider, Shilpa Ray, Dolores Boys) on vocals, synths and guitar, multi-instrumentalist Steven Welbourne (One Prayer One Sin) on guitar, violin, and vocals, avant-garde composer Nikki D’Agostino (Female Genius, Art Gray Noizz Quintet) on synths and sax, Bloody Rich Hutchins (Live Skull, Shilpa Ray, Art Gray Noizz Quintet) on drums and Caroline Yes (The Clearing, Frankie Rose & the Outs, FLOWN) on bass.https://vestments.bandcamp.com/
The Last Match: A Pro Wrestling Rock Musical
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: 6:00 PM Show: 6:00 PM Get ready for an electrifying thrill ride with “The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience” LIVE, a groundbreaking fusion of hardcore wrestling, theatrical spectacle, and 80’s-inspired original rock that hits with the impact of a nuclear bomb. Join our hero, Ben Vengeance, as he steps into the ring for his final pay-per-view event, battling the formidable Alexander Swagger for the BTD Championship Title. Experience two hours of lightning-like energy and emotion that demands you rise to your feet and cheer for more! Don’t miss a single glorious moment – get your tickets now for “The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience” LIVE, where the action never stops and the excitement never fades.