Hiroe ~ Quiet Winter ~ Ghostlode
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: 7:00PM Show: 7:30PM HIROE https://www.instagram.com/hiroemusic/(Pronounced hero-way) is a 5 piece instrumental rock collective hailing from Philadelphia and straddles both rock and metal. The group formed in late 2020 during the pandemic, and wrote material remotely.Drawing inspiration from Mogwai, Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine, Sunny Day Real Estate, Cult of Luna, Thrice, and Deftones, they create heavy, heart-crushing soundscapes. Quiet Winterhttps://www.instagram.com/quietwintermusic/Quiet Winter is a solo recording project turned internationally touring post-rock collective fronted by Brandon Garay. The guitarist in several award-winning musical projects including 36? and Laura Hickli, Brandon’s unique approach to songwriting began with a workplace injury that limited the use of their hands and eventually led to an interest in recording ambient pieces. Those works have garnered local attention and glowing reviews from Canadian press including Cups N Cakes Pod and Tome to the Weather Machine. Ghostlode (ft. Matt Weed of Rosetta)https://www.ghostlode.comGhost Lode is the sad-guy power drone project of Matt Weed of Rosetta. Merging solo guitar with found soundscapes, it eschews both the human voice and all percussion, looking instead for inspiration in the hum of disappearing places. Lenten Distance and Oracular Tapes #2, two EPs of short tracks, appeared during the 2020 lockdowns. In 2021 followed a more expansive two-movement piece, Terrestrial Bodies.
Peelander-Z ~ Dog Party ~ WORMTOOTH
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 PMPEELANDER-Zhttps://peelander-z.bandcamp.com/track/wow-no-cowDOG PARTYhttps://dogparty.bandcamp.com/WORMTOOTHhttps://www.wormtooth.net/
Chris Eichlin ~ Lily Desmond ~ Wescansin
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: 7:00PM Show: 7:30PM Chris EichlinLoving, sweet, and sometimes melancholic like a last goodbye hug – the alternative folk of Chris Eichlin radiates through the unfurling landscape of an ever changing life. Welcoming the inevitable. Though love and loss is rather cliché for a folk singer, he also finds comfort in the personal solace in the artistic ebbs and flows. His melodic, detuned fingerpicking whispers the influences of Alex G, Father John Misty, Bon Iver, Nick Drake. Eichlin is a frequent collaborator and band member to Ryan Morro (Sci-Fi Godfather).https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yoJihpu7Usezp0NHslFOxLily DesmondLily Desmond is a screaming violinist making sure everyone is having a good time. They compose themself into layers with their loop pedal and 5 string violin. They sometimes do this with their band Lily + The Goddamns. Hailing from Los Angeles but cutting their teeth in Brooklyn, Desmond has been composing for off-Broadway theater and performing in the subway. Their music has been widely received as “profound” and has been compared to Broken Social Scene, Joni Mitchell, and the LA Phil. https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zC8A3ZhowpI6DArHyWNXd?si=ANjFNGonR4GAXrWD6RfK3Q&nd=1Wescansinhttps://www.instagram.com/wescansin/
Brushstroke ~ Max Swan ~ Brayla
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 brushstrokehazy psych R&B soul from Philly https://brushstroke.bandcamp.com/Max SwanA native of the Philadelphia area, Max Swan’s earliest forays into music revolved around jazz. Max is a classically-trained saxophonist who has studied under Saturday Night Live band leader Lenny Pickett, and has emerged as an accomplished vocalist and hip hop producer. Max’s unique skillset – coupled with his innate ability to break genre boundaries – has resulted in a distinctive “electrosoul” sound that blends the musicality and improvisational spirit of jazz with elements of 21st Century soul, harmony-rich R&B, and contemporary hip hop. www.maxswanmusic.comBrayla brayla is a 23 year old singer-songwriter known as ‘brays.anatomy’ on social media. She is fast making her place in the industry through her music, which infuses the soulful harmonies of R&B with Gospel and Jazz infused rhythms to create a sound that is unique to only her. She favors her outstanding blend of background vocals as one of her most prized elements of her artistry, shown in her first EP, “Things You Do” as well as her latest single “Good Girl Games” released in May of 2023. As she pushes forward in her pursuits, brayla aspires to continue to be a student of music throughout her career. Her hope is to inspire many more like her to enjoy the freedom of expression that lies within the beauty of art.https://linktr.ee/brays.anatomy
Djunah ~ Full Bush ~ Dark Arc
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 DJUNAHChicago-based Djunah spotlights Donna Diane, a multi-talented artist playing guitar, singing, and pulverizing a Moog bass organ with her foot — a “mind-blowing” feat. With powerful vocals and abrasive guitar, Djunah (pronounced “JUNE-uh”) draws comparisons to Diamanda Galás and Melvins. Fueled by big emotions and love for gear, Diane, featured on Premiere Guitar’s Rig Rundown, built footswitches to play both instruments. She launched “Can I Touch Your Gear?” on YouTube to represent women’s voices in the music industry. CVLT Nation praised Djunah’s debut album “Ex Voto” (2019) as a powerfully angular record. Everything Is Noise raved about their seismic guitar and pure emotion. Their latest album, “Femina Furens,” weaves influences from poetry and heavy music, narrating a story of C-PTSD diagnosis and recovery. Animals, chariots/sleighs, and mythological figures explore themes of emotional regulation and power. The album’s title originates from Latin, signifying a “raging” or “furious” woman.Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | BandcampFull Bush Full Bush’s musical evolution plays out in the grooves! A powerful punk rock band uninhibited by genre, their gossamer net of dreamy melodies wraps around a pulsating rhythm, captivating listeners with cyber-witch-like ease. They clang and bash the cauldron, waking the disenfranchised from drone-induced slumber. Their new EP, Movie Night, merges celestial indie-space with hard rocking garage vibes. Loud guitars, warm bass, tectonic drums, and daring vocals create a hedonistic explosion for the mind and heart; loud, full guitars, warm bass, tectonic drums, and daring vocals. Let’s hear it! This is Full Bush, moving easily from quirky, noise rock to challenging, almost airy dream-punk, dancing like sprites in an incandescent forest, lacing enchantments into the fibers of every song.https://fullbush.bandcamp.com/album/movie-night-2Dark Arc
Jonah Kagen ~ Dylan Rockoff
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 PMJONAH KAGEN23-year-old singer and songwriter, Jonah Kagen, grew up in Savannah, Georgia and took up guitar at the age of six, diving deep into the instrument’s technical aspects after his musician grandfather showed him performance videos. He further found inspiration in the music of guitarist Andy McKee, whose finger-style technique lit a creative fire within. “He opened my eyes to what an acoustic guitar could be,” he recalls, as he dove deeper into creating music on his own. “If you can bring somebody something with your music that they can’t get anywhere else, there’s nothing better than that.”Jonah’s debut EP, ‘georgia got colder,’ was released in December 2022 on Arista Records. He’s already cut impressive figures with over 200+ million global streams, a US tour supporting Maisie Peters, nearly 2 million Spotify monthly listeners, and was included on Shazam’s 2023 predictions list. An exciting new voice bringing an undeniable energy and sincerity through his multifaceted sound, Jonah Kagen is undoubtedly an artist on the rise.https://www.jonahkagen.com/DYLAN ROCKOFFhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2L2hppNg0A5WfGJTChIJL5?si=EDN9E0MKSCOyXI1xHgfnxQ
Shaper ~ Flagman ~ Gewgaws
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 SHAPERSHAPER is a noise rock band comprised of members of long-running Philly heavy psych band Meddlesome Bells. Inspired by sharp blades, loud machinery, and doo-wop, 2023 is their first full year in business. https://instagram.com/shaper_sound?igshid=NGExMmI2YTkyZg==FLAGMANFlagman was founded back in 2015 by Sam Stewart and Cody Singleton, two long-time friends from the Orlando music scene, with a goal to create the crispiest, most deep-fried alternative metal the world had ever seen. That is, once they found a drummer. After a year-long search, Grant Freeman joined the duo, turning them into a trio… and the rest was history. From racking up hundreds of thousands of total streams and almost two million views across their social media platforms, to playing alongside national touring acts like Hed PE and Battles at major Florida festivals like Sanford’s Hurricane Fest and Gainesville’s FEST, Flagman are quickly rising up the ranks of the Southern US’ metal elite. Despite channeling the eclecticism of the 90s rock scene with influences including Primus, System of a Down, and Mr. Bungle, Flagman’s sound is completely unique. Through the almost unnaturally logical combination of vocalist Sam’s distinctive bass playing, drummer Grant’s driving rhythms, and sizzling leads from guitarist Cody, the band has managed to create a combination so hot that it would have melted Icarus’ wings in a fraction of the time. Like the petri dish experiment that ended up introducing the world to LSD, or the gelatinous primordial Floridian soup from which they emerged, Flagman could go all sorts of crazy directions in the long term. However, what’s more certain is what they’re planning after 3 successful single releases this year alone – releasing a full-length album, mixed by Ben McLeod of All Them Witches fame. At the same time, they’ll also be preparing to light up venues all across Florida and the south/southeastern US throughout 2023 with their slippery bass lines, searing-hot guitar riffs, and drum riffs that’ll have your ear holes begging for mercy as they’re pummelled into submission.https://linktr.ee/flagmanbandGEWGAWSThe pressures of people slabbed up against one another…cut that open, breathe deep into it: bright red rhythms that feel like a birthright shuffle just out of reach. Gewgaws shake on the mantle, signify what we can’t speak to. For a moment, catch the collage, the stories between; the catalogues give this absurd dance meaning.https://www.instagram.com/gewgaws.us/
Stud Wiser ~ Hands of Spite ~ Fossils From the Future
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: 6:30PM Show: 7:00PM Stud WiserIt rocks but it’s punk, it grooves but it’s almost gothic.https://linktr.ee/studwiserHands of SpiteHands of spite is a Boston based alternative rock band in the same vein as Nirvana, Alice In Chains, and The Meat Puppets. Fronted by Austin Bullock (Guitar/Vocals) and Sam Gelston (Guitar/Vocals), they are the creative force and main songwriting sources. They both draw from similar mouths of the river, but from a different cup. Austin comes from a background of classic rock intertwined with a touch lofi/garage rock, while Sam comes from a more traditional punk and grunge upbringing. Hands of spite is backed by a thunderous rhythm section of Zac Stein (Drums/Vocals) and Nate Belton (Bass). Zac and Nate both come from hard rock and metal backgrounds, while supplementing a songwriters feel for the music.https://www.handsofspiteband.com/ Fossils From the FutureParanormal Bluesrock inspired by Bigfoot / Bob Lazar / Big Bad Wolf / Dracula / Ghostbusters / Greys / BTTF / MOTU / TTSA / AATIP / MIB / RATM / OSEES / FUZZ / Jimi Hendrix / Reignwolf / The Beatles / Buddy Holly / James Brown / Metallica / The Black Keys / Smashing Pumpkinshttps://fftf.bandcamp.com/
VELVET ROUGE
*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry*7PM – Doors8PM – ShowVELVET ROUGEIn 2016, Gina Castanzo (AKA Gina Zo) was featured on NBC’s The Voice, Team Blake for the show’s tenth season.After her time on The Voice, Zo formed Velvet Rouge. In March of 2023 the band was WMMR’s Local Shots Artist of the Month. They have performed at an eclectic mix of Philly’s music venues, including a sold-out show at Johnny Brenda’s, Brooklyn Bowl, and World Cafe Live. Velvet Rouge has also had the opportunity to perform on WXPN for National Public Radio Day 2022, as seen in NPR Music.In 2022, Gina Zo was inducted into the Recording Academy Philadelphia Chapter and has set out on a journey to put her mark on rock n roll. In late 2022, Velvet Rouge was voted Best Rock Band in Philly by PHL Live & was featured in the March issue of Philly Style Magazine as the music to listen to in the Now section – where they were titled “Philly’s Hottest Rock Band”.As they prep for their EP release in early 2024, they have been recording at Philly’s top studios with Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey (War On Drugs, Sharon Van Etten, and Dr. Dog) at Miner Street Recording, Tommy Joiner at Milkboy Studios, and Mitch Beer at Retro City Studios.The rock band has only just begun their rock reign in Philly and beyond. They have begun touring in NYC, Toronto, the West Coast, and everywhere in between.DESOTO JONESRock & Roll is still very much alive. You can feel it in the raw energy of Desoto Jones, a band which blends contemporary sound with the roots of American Rock. The ragged intensity of Desoto Jones is reminiscent of the early days of grunge and alternative, but is also pleasantly sophisticated; the band skillfully fuses ear-grabbing melodies with soulful, introspective lyrics. Their music is an inquest of candid expression, but the band doesn’t try to wax philosophic; the lyrics grow from real, relatable experiences. Their music invokes a sense of nostalgia for the past, travelling deep to touch the most basic human emotions.THE FOREST VIEW MOVEMENTHailing from the beautiful, cascading landscapes of southern New Jersey, The Forest View Movement is a six-piece band that embodies a mix of indie rock, jam, soul, alternative, folk, singer-songwriter, and anything else in the world you can think of. We hope to see you dancing at our next show!
Teenage Bottlerocket ~ Tightwire ~ Crossed Keys (Cambridge Hall)
AGE RESTRICTION: All Ages Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMTeenage BottlerocketThey’ve toured the world countless times. They kept the leather jacket – and – Converse look alive through an increasingly neon landscape. They’ve written songs about KISS, Top Gun and Minecraft. Hell, they’ve even been on CNN a few times! Please welcome back to the spotlight Wyoming’s own Teenage Bottlerocket, whose ninth album, the 12 – track Sick Sesh! — traffic – cone – orange cover art and all — will be released 08/27/2021 on Fat Wreck Chords. “This record is 12 songs because 14 was too long,” cracks vocalist/g uitarist Ray Carlisle. “We wanna keep the energy up.” Recorded in November 2020 at the Blasting Room (the band’s eighth straight full – length with producer Andrew Berlin), Sick Sesh! is a little bit rougher around the edges than the last few TBR albums, fr om the haunting “Statistic” to the panic – inducing “Strung Out On Stress” to the buzzsaw lead of “Semi Truck.” According to Carlisle, that was on purpose. “We spent a lot of time on guitar tones this time around — that was important for us,” he says. ““We made sure to bring the noisy, loud, irritate your fuckin’ mom guitar back. There’s a ton of intentional guitar noise and feedback. We dug up the amps we used for Freak Out! and They Came From The Shadows . This is punk rock, after all. Stay Rad! Is a great record, but it’s very radio friendly. I wanted to do the opposite of that: Let’s get fuckin’ noisy.” While the bulk of Sick Sesh! was written in January 2020 (with “Statistic” actually co – written between Carlisle and his son Milo), the COVID pandemic allow ed for the band to take a little extra time for fine tuning, and the resulting tracks are some of the most stylistically diverse on the record. First up, there’s the Templeman – penned “Strung Out On Stress,” the fastest, angriest track on Sick Sesh! , all ab out losing your mind during the pandemic. On the flipside, there’s the mid – tempo, melodic track “The Squirrel,” written by bassist Miguel Chen and sung by Templeman, that’s literally about a cute little rodent. https://teenagebottlerocket.bandcamp.com/album/so-dumb-so-stokedTightwirehttps://tightwirempls.bandcamp.com/album/head-full-of-snakesCrossed KeysChances are, if you’ve been paying attention to the Philadelphia underground music scene in the past two decades, you’ve seen one or two members of Crossed Keys before, although it’s very likely that you’ve seen them all. The members of Crossed Keys have a long history of playing in hardcore and punk bands from the area including Kid Dynamite, Ink & Dagger, Step Ahead, Kill The Man Who Questions, Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer, Halo of Snakes, and The Curse. Crossed Keys draw from an eclectic palette of influences to create a unique twist on a sound that has been cultured in years of basement shows and record shops. Crossed Keys has gotten a lot older, a little wiser, and lost varying amounts of hair, but still makes music perfect for sweaty singalongs and all around good time.Crossedkeys.Bandcamp.com