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.
Detox Meds ~ Crime Rate ~ Back to Life ~ Cycle of Abuse
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 PMCYCLE OF ABUSEPhiladelphia Beatdown DETOX MEDSUnhinged Hardcore from Philly and the Jersey ShoreSpotifyCRIME RATEThrashy PAHCSpotifyBACK TO LIFEMetallic Hardcore from Harrisburg PASpotify
BLOOD CLUB ~ Dustbowl Champion ~ Casket Cassette ~ Saint Cyanide
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 PMShow: 8:00 PMBLOOD CLUBBLOOD CLUB are a post-punk inspired band, drawing inspiration from each band member’s latin roots to create a unique, multilingual sound in their work. Founded by lead singer Jesse Flores in 2022, the band has amassed thousands of listeners during their first couple of months performing locally in chicago and plans to continue this upward trajectory as they create new music. As part of a three man band, lead singer Jesse Flores is a seasoned performer/guitarist and songwriter. Now taking a step into his own project and band along with his guitarist Jorge Calderon and Bassist Daniel Vela, the three man band hopes to continue amassing followers worldwide. Using minor key tonality, heavy synths and introspective lyrics, Jesse uses the occasional touch of spanish in his songwriting as well to create a hybrid genre of darkwave that has romantic, but dark undertones. Currently represented under Cruel Management and its affiliates, the band is on an upward trajectory and definitely worth giving a listen.Dustbowl Championhttps://www.instagram.com/dustbowlchampion/?hl=enCasket Cassettehttps://casketcassette.bandcamp.com/Saint CyanideSaint Cyanide makes designer noise. Their music combines dark synth basslines with post-punk guitars and dance floor drums – a reflection of their various influences and inspirations. The result is familiar yet original; a party and a gut punch. They consist of Philip Schorn (synth, percussion), Rick Mitchell (guitar, synth) and Steven Haslam (vocals). They’ve played in a bunch of bands over the years – together and separately – and blah blah blah, etc., etc. Proudly from Philadelphia.https://saintcyanide.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-knife
Swansun ~ Sore Winner ~ Cadalay ~ Trouble at the Doormat
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: 7:00 PMSwansunhttps://swansun.bandcamp.com/ Sore Winnerhttps://sorewinner.bandcamp.com/ Cadalayhttps://linktr.ee/cadalaymusic Trouble at the Doormathttps://linktr.ee/troubleatthedoormat
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
Caladay Tuesday
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 PM[Redacted]Trouble at the DoormatCaladay
rita castagna ~ Sadie Leigh
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 PMRITA CASTAGNARita Castagna is a singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. With backgrounds in musical theater and jazz, her music and lyrics are story-forward and multi-layered. A lifelong acoustic performer, she has finally built up a full band and a louder, funkier sound to match her large belty voice. Her biggest musical influences are Sammy Rae, Lake Street Dive, and Lizzy McAlpine. Equipped with a standup comedian’s combo of humor and sadness, her music reflects her oscillation between resilient joy and cancerian melancholy. Rita is currently based in New York City, and her music is available on all streaming platforms.InstagramSADIE LEIGHSadie Leigh is a 24 year old singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, PA. She has been making a name for herself in the Philly music scene and beyond, creating soulful songs that mix a 90s/early 2000s pop/rock sound with elements of the 60s/70s. Since the release of her EP, “Skin”, (November, 2023) she’s ready to make a name for herself and her sound by juxtaposing intricate melodies and carefully crafted lyrics with her rough, raspy tone and free spirit stage presence.
Local Honeymoon ~ Connor Bracken & the Mother Leeds Band ~ Latchkey Kids ~ The Far Out
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 Local HoneymoonLocal Honeymoon is an up-and-coming rock and roll band from South Philadelphia that plays catchy, punk-tinged songs about attempting to age gracefully without the material comforts of past generations. Their self-titled debut EP will be available everywhere in 2024, but until then you can catch them drinking tropical drinks and singing tropical songs in dive bars across Philly.Connor Bracken & the Mother Leeds BandConnor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band play the Rock and Roll music and are based in Asbury Park, New Jersey. In 2023, Mother Leeds Band released 3 new singles which has signaled their commitment to the high energy, guitar driven sound that their loyal fans have come to expect. Their unique sound translates to the live stage with a show that leaves all in attendance thrilled. For proof of their live chops, one can listen to the band’s most recent live album of their show at the House Of Independents from 8.6.21. Mother Leeds Band is quietly working on a new record which will be further evidence of their growth and their facility for bangers.Latchkey Kids“latchkey kids” is an indie project born out of Demarest Hall, a Queer & Arts dormitory at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Hanny Ramadan (singer/songwriter), Cyle Morris (drums/percussion), & Joey Grzybowski (guitar/auxiliary compositions) hope to share their melancholy “broken english rock” with every outcast and oddity, every freak and geek, and every child of an immigrant that found comfort in wandering. FFO: Pinegrove, Gaslight Anthem, Counting CrowsThe Far OutThe Far Out is a high energy pop-funk outfit from the North Shore of MA. The multi-instrumentalists engage their audiences with powerful vocals and groovy horn lines, supported by the undeniable chemistry of a group of lifelong friends. The Far Out’s self-titled debut EP was named Indie Boulevard’s Best EP of 2023.
Dion Lunadon ~ The Out-Sect ~ Drew and the Blue
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 PMDION LUNADONDion Lunadon is a musician who writes, performs and records his own rock ‘n’ roll records. Born in New Zealand and residing in New York City he has a 4 piece band who TCB live. Raw, real and off the chain!https://dionlunadon.bandcamp.com/album/memory-burn THE OUT-SECThttps://theoutsect.bandcamp.com/album/the-out-sect-ep DREW AND THE BLUEGarage-kept rock ‘n’ roll madness. Original parts. Est. 2018 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Drew & the Blue is Drew West, Taylor Lawrence, and Mandy Veloz. Their latest release, Cigarette, calls back to a time when aesthetic was more important than health. Why not? It’s a quick and easy listen recorded in Drew’s garage. Give it a spin.
Birding ~ Rasan in the Heyday ~ Rescue Pets
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 PMBIRDINGBirding is a 5 Piece Band based out of Philadelphia. Formed from members of a variety of Philly bands like Tiger Castle and Fuzzy Slippers, Birding combines influences from 90’s Alternative Rock, American Folk, and Emo to create music that is alternately introspective and noisy. Birding’s Debut EP, “January”, is set to release on September 29thRASAN IN THE HEYDAYRasan in the Heyday is a delightful blend of pop, punk and grunge, delivered with a DIY attitude. Imagine your favorite corner store, but instead of snacks it delivers rock and roll. Lead by singer/songwriter Rasan Allbritton, Rasan in the Heyday was formed in the end of 2016, and quickly gained a following playing basements and bars around Southeastern PA.Spotify | BandcampRESCUE PETSSemisweet morsels of indie rockSpotify | Bandcamp