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Aquatic Ape Theory ~ Lower Aetna ~ Mr Multch

**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMAquatic Ape TheoryBorn in the depths of Temple University basements, Aquatic Ape Theory is a Philadelphia-based rock band with a powerful attitude. Since their formation in 2013, the Apes have played alongside acts including Thumpasaurus, Snacktime, Haley Jane and the Primates, members of Lotus and more. The 5-piece group blends roots of classic rock, hair metal, funk and prog with heavy improvisation in a sound that can best be described as a “slam band.” Layered with soulful vocals over heavy and funky rhythms, three guitars expertly balance melodic harmonies with stylistic solos. Whether it’s an esoteric groove, poignant melodies, or an absolute shred fest, Aquatic Ape Theory’s focused and electrifying energy delivers an unprecedented experience to listeners.Lower AetnaDrawing on the classic rock of the ’70s, the synth-driven dreamscapes of the ’80s, and the wall-of-sound stadium rock of the 2000s, The Lower Aetna makes music for tailgating the end of the empire. The project’s debut record, Waiting for God to Turn on the Lights, is a startlingly vivid investigation of families, aging, and radicalization in the internet age. Waiting for God to Turn on the Lights is now streaming on all major platforms.www.theloweraetna.comMr Multch

Freedom Hawk ~ Ritual Earth ~ Thunderbird Divine

**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Freedom HawkHailing from the tidal, mucky waters of Virginia, this quartet blends heavy riffs, a rolling groove, and soulful guitar melodies to produce the sound that is Freedom Hawk. Their brand of heavy rock coupled with a high energy live show, leaves many wondering if they’ve stepped through a time warp that has taken them to rock’s heyday of the 70’s by the power of their dark music fueled by the sun.Spotify | Instagram | Facebook Ritual EarthMonolithic riffs in a vast soundscape with pounding heavy grooves and vocal hooks. Emerging from the darkness of a collapsing nebula, Ritual Earth reverberates the electronic radiation of all things Doom, Space, and Psychedelia. Heavy, Slow, Atmospheric, Dark.https://ritualearthdoom.com/Thunderbird DivineThunderbird Divine comprises four Philly rock veterans who came together in March of 2017 to collaborate and create riff- heavy psychedelia/stoner/doom in the spirit of artists like Monster Magnet, Hawkwind, Flower Travellin’ Band, The MC5, Grand Funk Railroad and many more. The quartet is known to incorporate unconventional instrumental elements like theremin, sitar and various keyboard textures to its recordings, showcasing a range of audio manipulations infrequently experienced in the genre. The band has played steadily since its inception, with regular stops at festivals like The Maryland Doom Festival, The New England Stoner Doom Festival, The Shadow Woods Metal Fest and The Doom and Brews Fest. Look for the CD versions of “Magnasonic” and “The Hand of Man” on Salt of the Earth Records. Vinyl versions of “Magnasonic” are available at Interstellar Smoke Records. https://thunderbirddivine.bandcamp.com/album/the-hand-of-man

The Atomic Bitchwax ~ Mirror Queen ~ Black Moon Cult

**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM The Atomic BitchwaxFormed in the mid 90s by bassist/singer Chris Kosnik, guitarist Ed Mundell, and drummer Keith Ackerman, the self-titled album “The Atomic Bitchwax” was released in 1999 with the N.Y.C. label Tee Pee Records establishing them with audiences of the burgeoning “Stoner Rock” community. As of 2020 the band has released nine studio albums and have performed over 1,500 live concerts worldwide.https://theatomicbitchwax.bandcamp.com/Mirror QueenOut of the ashes of long running NYC band Kreisor emerges MIRROR QUEEN.https://mirror-queen.bandcamp.com/Black Moon Cult

The Velveteers ~ Caring Less ~ Archive Special (Cambridge Hall)

Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM **All Ages** The Velveteers The Velveteers, a primal rock trio from the mountains of Boulder, CO made up of singer/guitarist Demi Demitro and drummers Baby Pottersmith and Jonny Fig, will unveil their debut album Nightmare Daydream on October 8 via Easy Eye Sound. Produced by Grammy Award-winning artist Dan Auerbach, the record is the long-awaited first statement from a band that formed in 2014 and has been carefully honing its sound and identity ever since. “Charmer And The Snake,” the record’s first single, is out now with an accompanying video.https://www.thevelveteers.com/Caring LessCaring Less is a rock band from Philadelphia, PA. The band formed in early 2019 when Sara, Ryan and Nathan met on the Philly DIY forums online. Not long after meeting for the first time, the three started playing covers of Fleetwood Mac songs and adapting Sara’s previously acoustic music to be played by a full band. Sara pulled in Nicholas to drum, and the foursome was set. The band’s music combines the shimmering, heavy guitars of indie legends Soccer Mommy and Petal with lyric and vocal styles reminiscent of the soulful Joni Mitchell and Jeff Buckley. Caring Less has been playing shows at venues all over the Philadelphia area, including The Grape Room, Khyber Pass Pub, and West Philly’s famous Porchfest music festival. The core of Caring Less’s music is lead singer Sara Johnson’s expressive and evocative vocals. Nathan Garfield sings backup vocals and plays lead guitar, Ryan Acito holds down the bass lines and Nicholas Kreh keeps itall together with the drums. Caring Less spent the summer of 2021 recording and perfecting their first major release, an EP due in Summer 2022. This EP has six songs demonstrating the depth and breadth of their unique sound.linktr.ee/caringlessArchive SpecialArchive Special blends vintage rock riffs and hooks with standout percussion, smooth keys and soaring vocals. Their latest release, Volume III, in 2022 evokes the energy of Santana, Sabbath and Zeppelin.  Formed in 2014, the band emerged from the neighborhoods of Philadelphia as close friends rooted in the Philly music scene. They released prior albums, City Walls in 2019 and In the Eyes of Time in 2015.https://archivespecial.com/

Stone Divide ~ The Polychromatics ~ Primatives (Cambridge Hall)

Stone Divide Stone Divide is a 4 piece groove rock band from the Philadelphia, PA area, with an emphasis on catchy, groovy songwriting. Stone Divide aims to bring people together from all walks of life over the uniting force of music and get people up and moving. For fans of bands like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Halestorm, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Clutch and Kyuss. https://stonedivide.bandcamp.com/track/old-steel-city@stonedivideband   The Polychromatics@the_polychromaticsPrimatives@primativesnj

Radkey ~ The Giraffes ~ Frend

**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMRADKEYhttps://www.radkey.net/ The Giraffeshttps://thegiraffes1.bandcamp.com/Frendhttps://www.facebook.com/frendtheband

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