Population II ~ The Black Coast ~ The Azures
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:00 PMPOPULATION IIPopulation II is a band dedicated to its disengagement, constantly working on refining their imposing, yet unpretentious sound. Masters at both improvised madness and sophisticated composition, Population II delivers a heavy psychedelic rock infused with feverish funk rhythms, a touch of jazz philosophy, an energy reminiscent of punk’s early days, and a love of minor scales that harkens back to the roots of heavy metal. The band’s uniqueness is reinforced by Pierre-Luc’s one of a kind voice and his introspective, nostalgic and offbeat lyrics. Their sources of inspiration are diverse and not limited to music: the Detroit garage rock and psychedelic funk scenes of the late 60s, the Canterbury scene of the same period, the German experimental rock of the 70s and Miles Davis’ eclectic era collide, bound together by the swampy decor of Pointe-Calumet, and the deep friendship and undeniable chemistry of the three musicians. The roots of Population II go back a long way, and are inextricably linked to the members’ teenage memories. After years of jamming to the point of developing a sense of telepathy, the trio began recording a handful of releases that soon caught the attention of John Dwyer, leader of the American band Osees, and the man behind the independent label Castle Face Records. Thus was born À la ô Terre, their first label-released album, which came out in 2020. The band spent the next two years playing shows in Canada and the United States, notably performing at SXSW (Austin, Texas) and Pop Montreal, as well as in New York City, Toronto and Quebec City.The Black Coast https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VVCQowNOiA4iuJPL2AkQv?si=Ej57nTioTm6Mk29Qq65oPAThe Black Coast is a Philadelphia based band combining rock and dirty blues to form a heavy guitar and vocally driven garage rock sound. Performing as a duo or with a full band, core members Stef Emery and Ryan Gaughan dive deep in explosive guitar riffs and soaring vocals achieving a mix of grit and soul which speaks volumes. Their debut album, “And Counting”, was released in 2012 followed by the release of multiple singles. Most recently they released a set of singles at the end of 2019 into the beginning of 2020 which will all be included on their forthcoming album set to release in Winter 2020.The Azureshttps://theazures.bandcamp.com/The Azures are a four-piece psychedelic blues band from Central Jersey, influenced heavily by the Delta era of original southern rock as well as all the wild shit that went down in the 70’s like The Doors and Jefferson Airplane. Please enjoy the music!
Belzebong ~ Greenbeard
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 PMBelzebongBelzebong are a stoner metal band from Kielce, Poland. Since the band’s formation in 2008 they currently have three albums under their belt and have toured Europe on multiple occasions as well as supporting Elder in the US in 2022 with an appearance at Psycho Las Vegas. Along with their weed-themed instrumental doom the band is best known for their “Dude” psuedonyms, keeping their faces obscured whether by hair or fog and tongue-in-cheek nature to their music as implicated in many interviews. All of their music to date, barring samples, is instrumental.https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MffQ9fJsgtOEqW8GvzJW8?si=ICeVCcd7ShqZf311GgmP-QGreenbeardhttps://greenbeardtheband.bandcamp.com/
Lower Wolves — a tribute to early R.E.M. ~ Re-Du — a tribute to Husker Du
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: 6:30 PM Show: 7:00 PM Lower WolvesFocusing on R.E.M.’s early period as a beloved college/alternative live act, Lower Wolves performs R.E.M. songs from the years 1982-1987. A typical set includes album tracks, singles, and obscurities delivered with the energy and intensity that characterized R.E.M.’s live shows in the early ‘80s. But for this show at Silk City, the band plans something special: a recreation of the entire October 1983 headlining show that R.E.M. played at Irvine Auditorium in Philly. That show featured 25 songs, drawn mostly from the Murmur, Reckoning, and Chronic Town releases, along with some surprise covers. Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of a classic Philly R.E.M. show. https://www.facebook.com/LowerWolves https://www.instagram.com/lower_wolves_early_rem/ Re-Dü a tribute to the power, melody, and fury of Hüsker Dü. https://www.facebook.com/huskerdutributeband
BABYJAKE ~ HOTEL FICTION ~ ANIMAL THEATER ~ GOOSEBERRY
*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8PM – Doors9PM – Show BABYJAKEBabyJake is bringing the glamour of the 70’s to modern day. He broke through to listers in 2019, when his “Cigarettes on Patios went gold with millions of streams, gaining much notoriety. Creating a unique mix of influences to develop an entrancing sound. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter’s loudest influence is his own personality. After his debut album in 2021 (SB Projects / Republic Records) he created sounds you can’t expect to hear from anyone but him. Along the way, his evocative flare and raspy voice was brought to collaborations with everyone from 24kgoldn, Dillon Francis, Zhu, Lizzy McAlpine and more. Now BabyJake brings to the table a true rock album from an iconic cover of “Best of Burden” to an original freedom anthem “We Got To Get Together To Be Free.” His independent album titled “Aren’t We Ever Gonna Be More Than Friends?” comes in July. Unapologetically himself, and with a cohesive grasp on his sound’s inspirations, you’ll want to sit back and enjoy the show of BabyJake. https://www.itsbabyjake.com/HOTEL FICTIONWe are Hotel Fiction, a band out of Athens GA! We’re just two gals, Jade and Jess, who are making our dreams come true one day at a time. After graduating college in May of 2021, we have been playing shows around the country with bands like flipturn, Adam Melchor, Beach Fossils, The Brook & The Bluff, and more!https://hotelfiction.com/ ANIMAL THEATERAnimal Theater is a 5-piece rock band based out of Philadelphia, PA. The group is made up of singer-songwriter Dan Donnelly, guitarist Steve Devine, bassist Patick Foley, Keyboardist Timmy Breslin, and drummer Dylan Lomax. Forming in 2022, the band taps into their late 1960s roots with a contemporary feel of production. They just released their debut album “All Over Looking For You” which is available to stream on all platforms. You can follow the journey on Instagram @animaltheaterpa https://www.instagram.com/animaltheaterpa/ GOOSEBERRYGooseberry is a trio from Brooklyn, New York born during the Fall of 2019. Their combination of alternative rock, indie, and blues is a recipe for a unique sound that Gooseberry delivers in each song. The band consists of Asa Daniels (guitar, vocals), Evin Rossington (drums), and Will Hammond (bass).https://www.gooseberryband.com/
Spirit Weak ~ Church Girls ~ Cheer Up Dusty ~ Kings of The Wild Things ~ Cardreader
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: 12:00 PM Show: 1:15 PM Spirit Weak https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KHc3JjAjl9czNUb8mHRX3?si=hXlmng13SpSatlf57HnzdQ Church Girls https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Lp6hXrpbIv2le9TCGi68F?si=k2U4igTJRUW52ee540mFBw Cheer up Dusty https://open.spotify.com/artist/5q3IEYLUoXQp2Io1kAyDE5?si=5VCKy-KbTeygirrze34z_A Kings of the Wild Things https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sBvCfSy5Km0oqRMYsCuIA?si=yXUZrk1sSkKVfv0E5ZNBVw Card Reader https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WAdg1eZELNYS1Mpo1Cxrj?si=jWxtF2nfRV2ABD9scqJ_pQ
MIZMOR ~ Unreqvited ~ Oldest Sea
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM MIZMOR https://www.facebook.com/whollydoomedblackmetal https://www.instagram.com/whollydoomedblackmetal Unreqvited https://www.facebook.com/unreqvited https://www.instagram.com/UNRQVTD/ Oldest Sea Formed in 2017 by songwriter Sam Marandola, Oldest Sea began as one woman’s personal exploration of the darker side of experimental folk music. Having newly expanded the project to a full band, Marandola and company now find themselves passing through ethereal corridors and liminal soundscapes with increasingly heavy steps. In this, Oldest Sea represents a unique and welcome entry into the canon of atmospheric heavy music as they continue to expand upon and perfect their otherworldly mystique.https://linktr.ee/Oldestsea
Distant ~ Left to Suffer ~ Justice for the Damned ~ Cabal (The Loft)
AGE RESTRICTION: All Ages Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMDistanthttps://distantofficial.com/Left to Sufferhttps://www.facebook.com/lefttosuffer/Justice for the Damnedhttps://www.facebook.com/JusticeForTheDamned/Cabalhttps://cabalcult.com/
The Maguas ~ Pine Creek Academy ~ Lyndhurst
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:00 PM The MaguasThe Maguas are an emo-leaning, alt-rock outfit from Scranton, PA. Attracting listeners across emo generations with their novel-yet-nostalgic sound and dark, vulnerable lyrical themes, The Maguas have earned performances alongside notable acts such as The Spill Canvas, The Color Fred, Driveways, The Dangerous Summer, Tiny Moving Parts, Set It Off, Secondhand Serenade, Until I Wake, SayWeCanFly, Rain City Drive, and more. Showing no signs of slowing down, The Maguas are charging full steam ahead into the second half of 2023, with their debut full-length album expected to drop later this year. Facebook InstagramPine Creek Academy Pine Creek Academy is a new Pop-Punk / Alt. Rock band from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Founding members, Keith Gensure and Nick Mets came from other notable acts such as “Take The Name” as well as performing with “Kulick”. Adding Ryan Coomer on drums and Ben Santoro on lead guitar, this new band brings a high energy presence. PCA has a plethora of songs ready to be heard by all. Their debut EP “Rewind” is available now! They hope to be coming to a city near you!! Please follow Pine Creek Academy on all social platforms and get ready to sing along! https://pinecreekacademy.com/home LyndhurstLyndhurst is a band that writes songs about sad stuff, but like, you still wanna move to them. “Lyndhurst is a four-piece pop punk/emo band from York PA, and is the brainchild of frontman Ed Allison. Lyndhurst creates high-energy, catchy, and relatable pop-punk music that wears its influences and its originality as badges of honor. Facebook Instagram
STARBENDERS & THE HAUNT ~ BUILDING STARS
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 6:45 PMSTARBENDERShttps://audiotree.bandcamp.com/album/starbenders-on-audiotree-liveTHE HAUNThttps://thehauntband.bandcamp.com/BUILDING STARSElectronic, industrial-rock music from South JerseyMatt Gruber, Liz Gimbutas, Corrie Nelson, Will Heinemann Johnsonhttps://buildingstars.bandcamp.com/album/almost-live-in-a-dying-world
MEGA64 – THE FARE WELL TOUR
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM City Winery Philadelphia & Dave Kiss Presents: MEGA64 – THE FARE WELL TOUR live in concert on July 16th at 7:30 PM. The Mega64 crew- legendary video creators and performers celebrating their 20th year of cyber-existence- are hitting the road for the ultimate climactic stage spectacular. Blending comedy, improvisation, video, and anime-level technology to create a live show better than any that have come before it. But when the curtain goes down for the last time… will there be high-fives of triumph? Or will those same hands be used to wave goodbye…?