Rising Sun & Dave Kiss Presents: Still CraZIES After All These Years Tour – I Fight Dragons ~ MC Lars
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PMI Fight Dragons I Fight Dragons is a rock band from Chicago. Their music is a combination of pop/rock with chiptune, featuring electronic sounds made using Nintendo Game Boys and Nintendo Entertainment Systems. To date they have released three full-length albums: 2011’s KABOOM!, which came out on Photo Finish / Atlantic Records, 2014’s The Near Future, which they self-released after raising over $100,000 on Kickstarter through their “Project Atma” project, and 2019’s Canon Eyes. They have also released two EPs, 2009’s Cool Is Just A Number and 2010’s Welcome To The Breakdown. Their music has been featured on Nintendo Video as well as on the WWE, and they wrote and performed the theme song for ABC’s The Goldbergs: Rewind (“The Goldbergs” Main Title Theme). From 2010 until 2012 they were signed to Photo Finish / Atlantic Records, but in fall 2012 they won their release from the label. They have toured the USA with mc chris and Whole Wheat Bread in 2009, 3OH!3, Cobra Starship, and Travie McCoy in 2010, The Protomen in 2011, and they were on the entire 2012 and 2014 Vans Warped Tours. Since then, they have toured sporadically as well as headlining annual holiday shows in Chicago. www.ifightdragons.comMC LarsMC Lars is the creator of post punk laptop rap and lit hop, which he has extended and powered into a fusion of rap, punk, rock, ska, pop, and other genres. He is post-modern — combining his music with powerful and present lyrics, and packing concert venues with raps about everything from the iGeneration to Guitar Hero to Edgar Allen Poe to Game of Thrones, the Simpsons and Cyberbullying. He speaks to and for people of all ages, lifestyles, and perspectives, and is a story-teller, covering love, life, loss, confusion, and hope. He does so with energy and wit, joined with a strong sense of humor and perspective. He is an engaging, exciting and compelling performer, and was selected by 12 Street Press as one of the top 7 nerd rock artists to see live. He tours in the US, the UK and the rest of Europe, Australia, and Japan. His latest tour, the fall 2017 MC Lars Awesome Adventure Friendship Tour, opens in Denver in September, and continues through 20 shows in the US, England, and Scotland. In addition to touring, he has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, at South by Southwest, ComicCon, Slam Dunk Festival, Truck Festival, Orlando Nerd Fest, and as part of Vans Warped Tour. https://mclars.com/Schaffer the DarklordSchaffer the Darklord (or STD) is a New York City-based rapper, drummer and comedian with material best-suited for nerdy and/or hedonistic audiences. With manic energy fueling a cartoonishly commanding stage presence, STD skewers such topics as substance abuse, sexual compulsion, urban anxiety and obsessive cat-enthusiasm. Imagine a Frankenstein-esque monster assembled from equal parts Bill Hicks, Adam Yauch, Joey Ramone and Prince, stitched together inside the shell of a maniacal heavy metal ex-patriot. STD has released nine albums and is a founding member of the touring nerdcore hip-hop collective known as the Four-Eyed Horsemen, along with MC Lars, Mega Ran and MC Frontalot. When he’s not on the road, he produces the NYC burlesque/wrestling hybrid event called “TasselMania.” STD continues to write, record and perform with great frequency and has no intention of stopping until his rock and roll lifestyle destroys him.https://schafferthedarklord.com/contact.html
The Schizophonics ~ The Blessed Muthas ~ Civil Rats
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMThe SchizophonicsOver the last few years, THE SCHIZOPHONICS have built up a formidable reputation around the world as an explosive live act. Tapping into the same unstoppable combination of rock ‘n’ roll energy and showmanship that fueled THE MC5 in the heyday of the Grande Ballroom, their wild live show is heavily influenced by artists like JAMES BROWN, IGGY POP, JIMI HENDRIX, LITTLE RICHARD, and THE SONICS. Singer/guitarist Pat Beers and drummer Lety Beers formed the band in San Diego in 2009 and have worked tirelessly since then, playing hundreds of shows around the globe. In 2013 they were recruited as the backing/opening band for EL VEZ, which helped the band make a name for itself in Europe. Since then, they’ve played in numerous countries, and supported tours by like-minded acts like ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT, LITTLE BARRIE, THE WOGGLES and have opened for the DAMNED, DEVO, HIVES and CAGE THE ELEPHANT. Shindig magazine described their live show “Like watching some insane hybrid of WAYNE KRAMER, JAMES BROWN, and the Tazmanian Devil”. The band is more than just a live act, they’re also committed to writing great memorable songs. Their new album in due in the fall of 2022 along with extensive tour dates. The Schizophonics- hailed by Spotify as the “wildest live band in America” – wouldn’t want it any other way.https://schizophonics.com/bioThe Blessed MuthasThe Blessed Muthas were once described as, “a gang that played music on the side”, by detroit DJ Angela Woman. But, in actuality they are ordinary misfits from the same old mill playing Rock n’ Roll to get their thrills. The Muthas remain true to the early punk rock sounds of the 70’s. Influenced by NYC punk such as the Heartbreakers, thr NY Dolls, and the (NYC) Victims. Also infuenced by bands like the Dead Boys, and Iggy Pop. At times their infuence ventures across the pond to English Punk such as UK Subs, the Damned, and so on. Get it? Gangs don’t always play by the rules. In the last 22 years the Blessed Muthas have opened up for bands such as The Avengers, MC5/DTK, Nikki Corvette, Sonny Vincent, UK Subs, The Waldos, The Breifs, the Bell Rays, the Zeros, the (NYC) Victims, and local Philly punk legends Pure Hell, Ruin, and the Sick Kids. They continue to blaze a trail of red hot hooligan Rock n’ Roll and musical mischief across the stages they encounter. So check them out! They are tighter than Lux Interiors pants!https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=the%20blessed%20muthasCivil RatsWhat do you get when you cross three rodents with a love of music, partying, and nonsense? CIVIL RATS—the latest garage pop sensation sweeping the Philadelphia undeground. Coming together after a series of miseries and misfires from past musical projects, the former members of former bands Molly, Dale, and Isaac started up in the Spring of ’22 with one goal: play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Or is that two goals? Who cares! These rats are here to stay, and they’re here to slay. With a handful of shows in the can and a 6-song demo released on bandcamp, Civil Rats are ready to take the world by storm … without an umbrella. Watchya say? Do you know your Civil Rats? https://thecivilrats.bandcamp.com/
Sold ~ Timeshares ~ Revelations
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMSOLDSOLD is a four-piece from Philly. For the past 5 years they’ve been crafting a simple and ownable style of rock music that’s centered around heavy rhythms, spooky synths, simple guitar and melodic vocals. This fall they are releasing their follow up LP to 2018’s “Feels Unreal” EP titled “A New Wind,” recorded at Philadelphia’s renowned Headroom Studios by Kyle Pulley and Mark Watter. https://soldusa.bandcamp.com/@sold_thebandTIMESHARESThis band could be our life.https://timeshares.bandcamp.com/REVELATOURSFour friends playing fast songs.https://revelatours.bandcamp.com/releases
An Evening With Local H (The Loft)
**This event is 21+ — Valid ID required for entry**Doors: 7 PMShow: 8 PMLOCAL H (Here Comes the Zoo 20th Anniversary Tour) Local H, the iconic alt-rock duo known for their blistering live shows and unorthodox two-piece setup, are at the top of their game three decades after they first burst onto the music scene. Now, frontman Scott Lucas, who covers both guitar and bass (through an extra pick up in his guitar), and drummer Ryan Harding are gearing up to release their 9th studio album, LIFERS. Local H’s first major release was 1995’s Ham Fisted, but it was their 1996 follow up album As Good As Dead that positioned the band as one of the elites of 90s rock. The radio hit “Bound For The Floor” emerged as a generational anthem and remains a staple on playlists around the country today. Their widely praised 1998 concept album Pack Up the Cats solidified Local H as a leader in the genre, and the albums that followed reflected not only the band’s definitive character, but also their relentless effort to give their audience as much of themselves as possible. The past five years have been some of the busiest of their career. They released their 8th studio album Hey, Killer, numerous EPs and live records, and a series of “Mix Tapes” featuring a surprising mix of cover songs. They’ve toured almost constantly, with hugely successful tours with the likes of and , including performances on ‘s sold out stadium tour. 2020 will see the band on tour with fellow 90s alt-rock vets in the Spring, and their new album LIFERS will be out April 10 via AntiFragile Music. http://www.localh.com/
Dion Lunadon ~ Death Bag
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7 PMShow: 7:30 PMDion LunadonBeyond your skin, beyond your screen, beyond what you think you know. What lies in this area? An area with no opinions, motives, sides or divisions. An area where governments and capitalists have no currency and the absolute truth reigns supreme.After releasing his self titled debut album in 2017, Dion Lunadon (The D4, ex A Place To Bury Strangers) is set to release his sophomore album – Beyond Everything June 10th via In The Red Records.https://dionlunadon.bandcamp.com/Death Baghttps://deathbag.bandcamp.com/releases
Freeze MF ~ Jet Jag ~ Float Omen ~ Numbskull
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMFreeze MFPHILLY ROCK N ROLL.https://freezemf.bandcamp.com/Jet Jag Jet Jag from New Jersey started their journey running trending on Substream Magazine and touring North America with acts such as Handguns and Keep Flying. Going live online during the pandemic to keep the spirit of Jet Jag alive caught the attention of Producer Kyle Black (state champs, comeback kid, and Paramore). They took a trip to LA to record their debut EP ‘I Die With The Sun’. Sledge hammer riffs, lightning fast drum fills, and honest lyrics. https://open.spotify.com/artist/73nGdTgZ2FcXnz7SrBeNu8 Float Omen Float Omen is a band from New Jersey.https://open.spotify.com/artist/40tjqLbzOrZQ39JwyWuqgA NumbskullRock/Alternative band with members from Delaware and Pennsylvania.https://numbskullde.bandcamp.com/
The Dollyrots ~ Soraia ~ Don’t Panic
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7 PMShow: 8 PMThe DollyrotsThe Dollyrots are a female-fronted rock n’ roll band from California.https://thedollyrots.bandcamp.com/SoraiaPersonal growth, rebirth, even revolution – these transformative concepts are the heart of what Soraia is. Redeeming themes like these inform the songs on ‘Dig Your Roots’, the band’s March 2020 album released through Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records.https://www.soraia.com/ Don’t PanicA rock and roll band through and through. Formed by Ted Felicetti (Vocals/Guitar), Keith Slader (Bass), AJ Larsen (Guitar), and Anthony Paesano (Drums) and drawing heavily on influences like Foo Fighters, Millencolin, White Reaper, Bayside, and many others Don’t Panic’s second full length LP “Dark Horse” is available everywhere now! https://dontpanicofficial.bandcamp.com/
Cola ~ Knifeplay ~ Nina Ryser ~ THEERICSCHUMAN
*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry*7 PM Doors8 PM ShowCOLACola is a new project from former Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy formed with US Girls drummer Evan Cartwright. “Blank Curtain” provides an exciting hint of the way the new project picks up some of the threads of the pair’s earlier work and weaves them into engaging new shapes, constructing a driving tangle of guitars around an arresting performance from Darcy. “What started as stripped-down open D songwriting with a CR-78 soon became a full album and new band. We wanted to see how far we could stretch our compositions with just drums, one guitar, one bass, and one voice.Blank Curtain is a quarter note kick drum pushing 240 bpm, a drone-like chord progression, and declarative vocals cutting through the haze. If you could invert the color of the Blank Curtain, you might have something like a Chicago house track that sounds like a band in a room.”KNIFEPLAYKnifeplay is a band that eludes definition, existing somewhere between the nihilistic detachment of shoegaze and the emotional honesty of folk songwriting, they’ve made a slow and careful shift from being the solo bedroom recording project of songwriter Tj Strohmer to a collaborative, production-focused studio-recorded band. But through their ever-expanding genre palette, range of fidelities, and a long list of collaborators runs a unique mood that ties everything together. Informed by his experiences living in Philadelphia and their contrast with his rural southern Maryland upbringing, Strohmer’s sometimes straightforward, sometimes dreamlike lyrics feature scenes of darkness from many different aspects of life. He deals with themes of death, drugs, heartbreak, abuse, and self-destruction, all expressed through an androgynous vocal style, which, combined with the band’s lush, often dense orchestral instrumentation gives a beautiful lightness to the heavy subject matter. Knifeplay has earned a dedicated cult following since their 2017 debut with their home-recorded Eps, acclaimed debut album Pearlty (2019), a lengthy B-Sides Compilation (2020), and an EP Hurt Someone (2021 Born Losers Records). The latter of which was a part of their 2021 studio work with acclaimed Philadelphia engineer/mixer/producer Jeff Zeigler.https://linktr.ee/knifeplay_music NINA RYSER https://ninaryser.bandcamp.com/album/paths-of-color-2Plus DJ THEERICSCHUMAN
BabyJake ~ Animal Theater ~ Gooseberry
*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry*7 PM Doors8 PM ShowBABYJAKEMixing dance music, soft rock, hip-hop, and R&B in a style he calls “urban pop,” singer BabyJake first gained attention for his emotive 2016 single “Little Mess.” In 2018, he re-emerged with the buoyant, feel-good single “Miami.” Raised in Fort Myers, Florida, BabyJake first began playing guitar around age eight. By the time he was 14, he was performing his own songs, drawing inspiration from singer/songwriters like Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, and John Mayer, as well as his love of hip-hop and R&B. In 2016, while in college, he issued his debut EP, Little Mess, featuring the yearning title track ballad. Herring also collaborated with producer !KE on a remix of the song that caught on online, generating thousands of plays. However, finding himself unhappy with college and looking for more creative focus, he decided to take several years off to reevaluate his musical direction. He eventually relocated to Los Angeles and adopted the stage name BabyJake. In 2018, he returned with the single “Miami,” which showcased his more R&B- and electronic-influenced side that he dubbed “urban pop.” A second BabyJake single, “Cigarettes on Patios,” arrived in June 2019, followed by the EP Don’t Give Me Problems, Give Me Wine, in 2020. http://www.itsbabyjake.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/07Asx51VtMw5kbNXKrpZlq?si=KeVUjHAyQE-xmXkRq4hBRAANIMAL THEATERAnimal Theater is a rock band based out of Philadelphia, PA. The band is made up of singer/songwriter Dan Donnelly, lead guitarist Steve Devine, bassist Pat Foley, and drummer Dylan Lomax – a group of lifelong friends and musicians who’ve started a new project that goes back to their roots of Rock & Roll but with a modern feel. Animal Theater is currently in the studio working on a full-length album with a targeted release date in the fall of 2022 – with singles to be released in the meantime. You can follow them along the journey on Instagram @animaltheaterpa – Spotify to be created shortly. GOOSEBERRYGooseberry is a 4-piece band from Brooklyn, New York born during the Fall of 2019. Their combination of blues, R&B, and indie rock is a recipe for a unique sound that Gooseberry delivers in each song. The band consists of Asa Daniels (formerly of Baked Goods) on guitar/vocals, Evin Rossington (drums), Sam Rappaport (keys, vocals), and Will Hammond (bass).https://www.gooseberryband.com/
King Buffalo ~ Heavy Temple ~ Screaming Rattler at First Unitarian Church
ARTIST PRESALE: Tuesday, June 7th from 10AM Local – Friday, 6/10 at 9AM local. PASSWORD: REGENERATOR Doors: 7 PMShow: 7:30 PM KING BUFFALOKing Buffalo is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson. Since forming in 2013, the self-proclaimed “heavy psych” band has made its name via 4 Full-lengths, 4EPs, and tours with Clutch, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, All Them Witches, The Sword, and Elder. King Buffalo will issue their fifth full-length, Regenerator, on Sept. 2, 2022, as a self-release in North America and through Stickman Records in Europe. Preorders will be available on June 10th via http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com. Written and recorded by the band with mixing and engineering by Sean McVay and mastering by Bernie Matthews, the seven-song outing is the third in King Buffalo’s stated ‘pandemic trilogy,’ following Two of 2021’s Best Albums in The Burden of Restlessness and Acheron. Both of those albums – like 2018’s Longing to Be the Mountain, 2016’s debut, Orion, and the various EPs and other offerings they’ve made over the last eight years – made bold declarations about who King Buffalo are as a band, and Regenerator is no different. As McVay, Reynolds and Donaldson continue to explore the outer reaches of modern psychedelic songcraft, melding progressive rhythms, drifting atmospheres and accompanying surges of electricity, the new collection only further establishes them as one of the brightest lights shining in underground rock today.https://kingbuffalo.bandcamp.com/HEAVY TEMPLEA trio of psychedelic doom metal deviants, here to take you on a wild ride.https://heavytemple.bandcamp.com/SCREAMING RATTLERLet these rattlers loose and they’ll scream toward the sky with golden crackles in their wake. Revel in the Joy of these powerful rockers. Southern kissed rock AND roll done the heavy way from Philadelphia.screamingrattler.com