The Young Fresh Fellows ~ The Bret Tobias Set
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 PMThe Young Fresh FellowsThose aging but agile Young Fresh Fellows are set to celebrate the anniversary of their out-of-time and timeless album, The Fabulous Sounds Of The Pacific Northwest. Released by Seattle’s PopLlama Products in April 1984, it turned into a snowball on a roller coaster — or something. Refusing to call playing music a career, the combo endures, at least in its own mind. Says chief songwriter Scott McCaughey: “We never broke up and we probably never will.”The Bret Tobias SetBret’s a Replacements-addled gen-x romantic still humming from the big bang of discovering MTV’s 120 Minutes in its prime (i.e. before Nirvana ruined everything). Imagine being 14 years old in Reagan’s America and hearing Sonic Youth’s “Expressway to yr Skull,” or Flesh For Lulu’s “Postcards from Paradise,” or the The Mighty Lemon Drops’ “Inside Out,” or The Wishniaks’ “Day to End All Days” or The House of Love’s “I Don’t Know Why I Love You,” or Scruffy The Cat’s “Mybabyshesalright” for the first time. Kaboom. Bret’s been striving to distill that spirit for longer than he cares to admit, initially via the punk trio Möped, and after via the wish-we-didn’t-have-to-refer-to-this-as-power-pop combo The Bigger Lovers. To be clear, this is no cheeky retro project: dude has fully digested his influences and is writing songs for the ages. Sure, a touch of folky maturity has crept in–I’m reminded of Nick Lowe who once wondered, “what do you do when you’re 30 and you’re still called Rat Scabies?”–but he ain’t boring. The Pleaser Vol. 1 EP was released in late 2023 to the acclaim of about 20 diehard Bigger Lovers fans (bless them). Pleaser Vol. 2 is due in 2024. The Set is comprised of Tracy Stanton, Jeff Tanner, Mike Kennedy and Krista Umile.
Kevin Holliday
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 PMKevin HollidayBorn and raised in Brooklyn, Kevin Holliday is an independent New York-based artist whose musical expression defies genre. His inspirations and influences range from Prince, to Solange, to Pharrell Williams. Kevin’s music has rapidly grown since the start of his career, and he now has over 3M streams on his most popular songs, “Regrets” and “Tennis Courts”. He recently completed two separate tours with the alternative pop artists Kid Bloom and Hojean, performing 26 shows across the US and Canada. With over 12M organic streams across platforms, Kevin is positioned for a major break in 2024. Kevin Holliday’s debut album Ladybug recently droped. A mostly self-produced tracklist with a whirlwind of different emotions. Ladybug is Holliday’s most complete work to date.https://ffm.bio/kevinholliday
Day Job ~ Wipes ~ King Slender ~ The Scoleri Brothers
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 PMDay JobDAY JOB is a fairly new band from Birmingham, AL comprised of two individuals who have been playing with one another in a variety of other bands around the area over a long period of time and a recent transplant with a resume of their own. Day Job started with Brenton and Kevin wanting to work on something more aggressive than their two other active bands, Null and Bulging. After jamming with several different drummers, they watched scene newcomer Jake pummel through a live set and found their fit, ultimately landing on what is now Day Job. After spending about 6 months writing and playing their initial shows, the trio recorded a debut EP with Shibby Poole (Thirdface, Yautja) in early 2022. Hex Records took quick notice of the group and a deal for a full length was quickly struck up. As an introduction of sorts, the band recorded a few more tracks which were released through Hex as a limited split tape release with Wipes, also on the Hex label. Day Job then began the writing process for their debut full length, “The Auger”, in February 2023. The whole procedure of writing and recording took just 6 months and in that time the band played live only once so that they could pour everything into writing new material.www.dayjobnoise.bandcamp.comWipesWipes is a band from the Allentown/Bethlehem, PA area that remains quite familiar. That might be because the band started as almost an off-shoot from Tile, who had been blasting eardrums for well over 10 years. When Tile’s guitarist began taking on more adult responsibilities and had less time to devote to the band remaining members Ray Gurz (bass, vocals) and Michael Dumoff (drums) began looking for another guitarist to fill out the band. Soon Wipes was born and began writing music at a furious pace. The band demo’ed a few songs, putting up one on their bandcamp page just to give people an idea of what was going on. Not long after the band did a very limited lathe cut 7” on Limited Appeal Records with two more tracks showcasing what they were up to.King SlenderImagine if Drive Like Jehu tried to make a Portraits of Past worship record. Vicious, yet straight ahead. Three vocalists and a two guitar onslaught with riffs that realize the urgency and depth of what makes emotional hardcore such a vital genre of music.https://www.instagram.com/kingslenderpa/The Scoleri BrothersDespite the cliche of naming their band after characters from an overwhelmingly popular movie that everybody grew up with, The Scoleri Brothers are anything but, mixing many diverse styles of “extreme” music like grind, thrash, hip hop, sludge, power violence and hardcore punk. They’ve been told they sound like Biohazard, a more complicated Minor Threat, early Botch, and mid 90s Jade Tree Records. They’re confused but they’re cool with it.Thescoleribrothers.bandcamp.com
Osi and The Jupiter ~ Axioma ~ Avowal ~ Quiet Man
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 PMOsi and the JupiterHailing from the shadowy forests of Ohio, amongst the echoes of old songs dwell the haunting hymns of Osi and the Jupiter. Sean Kratz offers his multi-instrumental talent in honor of pagan traditions and in worshipful tribute to the peaceful finality of death. From its birth in 2015, the focus of the project has been on the spiritual connection between nature and the will of the old Gods—channeled through various representations of life, death, and rebirth. This connection speaks through these musical creations, resonating as wordless tributes to these nebulous yet fundamental concepts.https://osifolk.bandcamp.com/album/songs-from-the-gravehttps://www.youtube.com/c/OsiandtheJupiterhttps://www.instagram.com/osiandthejupiter/?hl=enAxiomahttps://axioma.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/axiomasound/Avowalhttps://avowalband.bandcamp.com/album/the-tower-ephttps://www.instagram.com/avowalbandQuiet ManSludge. Noise. Drone. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniahttps://quietmanband.bandcamp.com/
Club Saltburn
WELCOME TO CLUB SALTBURN Time to pretend like it’s a 2007 midsummer night’s dream Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia Thu. March 21 8PM 21+ on the Dancefloor We’re all about to lose our minds Don’t let this opportunity slip down the drain , follow for more @thedanceparties
Sham 69 ~ No Consent ~ The Tone Bandits
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 PMSham 69Sham 69 was formed in 1975 with the members Jimmy Pursey, Neil Harris, Albie Slider, Billy Bostik and Johnny Goodfornothing. The band played at many of the famous punk hotspots during this time, performing fan favourites such as ‘Borstal Breakout’ and ‘Hey Little Rich Boy’. By late 1977 the band line-up was changed on advice of the management. Guitarists Goodfornothing and Harris were replaced by Dave Parsons, and Mark Cain replaced Bostik on drums. Slider stayed on to record the first single, ‘I Don’t Wanna’ – produced by John Cale of The Velvet Underground; the success of this single on the independent charts saw Sham 69 signed to Polydor Records. Bassist Slider was replaced a few months later with Dave Tregunna. This line-up stayed stable until 1980 when Cain left and was replaced by Ricky Goldstein. Thanks to the popularity of punk rock in the UK at the time, Sham 69 scored a string of five consecutive top 20 singles with ‘Angels With Dirty Faces’, ‘If The Kids Are United’, ‘Hurry Up Harry’, ‘Questions And Answers’ and ‘Hersham Boys’, some of which were performed on Top of the Pops. The band’s first three albums, ‘Tell Us The Truth’, ‘That’s Life’ and ‘The Adventures Of The Hersham Boys’ charted at numbers 25, 27 and 8 respectively. However, like the times, punk began to lose its bite and many bands either broke up or started making new wave music. Sham 69’s gigs were often plagued by violence and this played a major part in the band’s demise in 1980, just after the release of its fourth album, ‘The Game’. Many fans saw this as a sell-out as the band tried to evolve into a new style of its own, heavily influenced by classic British rock bands. Pursey went off to pursue various projects including a solo career, whilst Tregunna and Parsons formed The Wanderers with the late Stiv Bators of The Dead Boys. Later, Tregunna and Bators would form Lords Of The New Church with Nick Turner of The Barracudas and Brian James of The Damned.No Consenthttps://noconsentband.bandcamp.com/The Tone BanditsHailing from the streets of Philadelphia and fueled by a high-octane mix of straight ahead rock’n’roll and punk, the Tone Bandits classic twin guitar attack is dished out with pure hotrod energy. Featuring veterans of the Philly, New York and San Francisco rock scenes, The Tone Bandits have created a blistering sonic juggernaut!https://thetonebandits.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkness-ep
Flavorless Gum ~ Gelareh ~ Harlee Torres
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 PMFlavorless Gumhttps://www.instagram.com/flavorlessgum/Gelarehhttps://www.instagram.com/geelareh/Harlee Torreshttps://www.instagram.com/harleetorres/
Sloppy Seconds ~ Queers ~ Raging Nathans
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 PMSloppy SecondsSloppy Seconds is a Ramones/Dickies-influenced punk band from Indianapolis that started in the mid-1980s. With such underground hits as “Come Back, Traci” (a tribute to an underaged Traci Lords), “I Want ’em Dead”, and “So Fucked up”, the band prefers to sing about such topics as pornography, classic horror movies, old TV shows, comic books, alcohol, being fat, and getting drunk. They have been quoted as being proud to be fat, drunk, and stupid. Their name is the slang term for when a man has intercourse with another person who already has received another man’s semen in the relevant orifice.The QueersThe Queers are an American punk rock band, formed in 1981 by Portsmouth, New Hampshire native Joseph “Joe” P. King (a.k.a. Joe Queer) along with Scott Gildersleeve (a.k.a. Tulu), and John “Jack” Hayes (a.k.a. Wimpy Rutherford). With the addition of Keith Hages (ex-guitarist of Berlin Brats) joining on bass in 1983 the band started playing their first public performances. This original lineup played a total of five or six live shows. The original lineup of The Queers initially broke up in late 1984, but reformed with Joe Queer and a new line-up in 1986. In 1990, the band signed with Shakin’ Street Records and released their first album Grow Up. The album earned the band notability within New England, but with the release of their next album on Lookout! Records, their following grew larger.Raging NathansThe Raging Nathans is a punk rock band from Dayton, OH. They just released their 5th LP on Rad Girlfriend Records/Brassneck Records called “Still Spitting Blood”, preceded by slew of split 7”s, EPs, four other LPs and a two Singles Collections. While following in the footsteps of their predecessors, The Raging Nathans pay homage to early Lookout, Epitaph and Fat Wreck bands at the same time blazing their own path and forging their own unique sound, always putting the punk before the pop. The band provides smart, brutally honest and sometimes-uncomfortable lyrical themes paired with unmistakably catchy vocal melodies and harmonies. Known for energetic live shows with plenty of banter, The Raging Nathans feel just as at home in the basement with 20 friends or on stage at the big Festival in front of a thousand strangers. The songs are fast and emotional and touch on a range of familiar and relateable topics. They have toured the entire US, Canada, Mainland Europe, the UK, Mexico and Central America. They’ve managed to create inspired songs that peak the listeners interest, evoke thoughts and emotion and bring a fresh sound to punk rock without sacrificing their DIY ethos. Everything that they have achieved has been through hard work and perseverance through touring. The Raging Nathans are more than happy to earn their keep. They are truly a punk bands punk band. All of the attitude, none of the ego.
Longboy EP Release
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 PMLongboyLongboy is a post-punk / indie band, based out of South Philly, celebrating the release of their third EP, “make me good”. Come to the gig ready to cry. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AQg7i6GdA8PhvI6OeOItyHorse Divorcehttps://horseydivorcey.bandcamp.com/Sunday Evening DriveSunday Evening Drive combines the anthemic bravado of Springsteen with the earnestness of 80s synthpop to create something as exciting as it is catchy. Playing under the moniker since 2019, SED’s live show takes hook-filled pop songs and infuses them with frenetic energy, made for basement clubs and stadium tours alike. For fans of Future Islands, New Order, and the Human League.https://www.flowcode.com/page/sundayeveningdrivehttps://sundayeveningdrive.bandcamp.com/track/true-love
Lucia Zambetti ~ Delaware Tea Company
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 PMLucia ZambettiBorn and raised in New York, Lucia Zambetti, started her musical career as a singer-songwriter at an early age releasing her first song That Night at the end of 2019. It has captivated a huge audience on all music streaming platforms with its memorable storytelling and melodism. Her passion for music not only comes from her parents who are professional musicians but an extended family of players like her cousin Johnny Zambetti of The Palms who has shared his talents by recording guitar on a few of her releases. Lucia finds her songwriting inspiration in everyday life, family, friends, books, flims, shows, and legendary music performances. Lucia is a diverse music fan. One will find The Beatles, older Heavy Metal, Bedroom Pop stars and French 60s Pop tunes on her personal playlist. Now with six tunes streaming, she has millions of spins and fans throughout the world. As a member of the ASCAP, Lucia loves collaborating with other musical artists and has done so on her songs, Dance Dance, with legendary guitarist Smokey Hormel (Beck, Adele,Johnny Cash), Don’t Call Me Baby featuring rapper Tate Tucker and You’ll Be Fine featuring the lead guitarist of Bravery, Michael Zacharin.Delaware Tea CompanyDelaware Tea Company is a four-piece progressive/alternative indie rock band that formed while its members were students at the University of Delaware together (hence the band’s namesake). Their mutual love for artists such as Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, and Foo Fighters inspired them to make music together that takes influence from several genres such as jazz, punk, indie rock, and folk. Delaware Tea Company brings unmatched energy at their live shows with their interactive stage presence, genre-fluid original music and their unique takes on cover songs. The band built their foundation in the Baltimore music scene after performing at notable venues in the area such as Ottobar, Metro Gallery, The Crown, and Zen West. They have expanded their reach to other major cities as well, performing at The Fire in Philadelphia, Songbyrd in Washington D.C., and The Delancey and Brooklyn Music Kitchen in New York City. They recently released their debut single, “Empty” in November 2023 and have an upcoming follow-up single, “Army of One”, releasing in June 2024. https://open.spotify.com/artist/40GnDVBYpwTp6pG1SeDsp4