Sponge ~ gnatcatcher ~ Effusion 35
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 PMSpongeSponge has proven to be one of the Motor City’s heaviest hitters after gaining international notoriety with their debut album “Rotting Piñata” (Sony). Emerging from Detroit with hits like “Plowed” and “Molly (16 Candles),” Sponge received massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. Both “Plowed” and “Molly” hit #5 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Charts, catapulting “Rotting Piñata” to Gold, and ultimately Platinum status. Sponge’s follow up album, the critically lauded “Wax Ecstatic” (Columbia) scored additional top ten Billboard hits including “Wax Ecstatic” and “Have You Seen Mary?” The band’s music was also featured in popular movies “The Craft,” “Chasing Amy,” “Mall Rats,” and “Empire Records.” Sponge’s star continued to rise with network appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman and the Conan O’Brien Show. Sponge’s subsequent releases “New Pop Sunday,” “For All The Drugs in The World,” “The Man,” “Galore Galore,” and “Destroy the Boy ” showcased the band’s swirling sonic attack rooted in 70’s glam, and of course, the Motor City influences of The Stooges, The MC5, and Motown—but still sounding distinctly like no one else. “Plowed” continues to be the band’s signature rock track, having been spotlighted on Guitar Hero’s “Warriors of Rock – 90’s Rock Track Pack” – and on the Paper Jamz Guitar Series 2, in addition to the soundtrack for the Gerard Butler surf movie “Chasing Mavericks.”gnatcatcherA post-punk noise trio from South Jersey. We’re named after a bird.Effusion 35Effusion 35 was formed in the infernal foundry of Philadelphia, PA in the last years of the 20th Century. Known for heavy guitar driven rock, they’ve graced the halls of the legendary Philly venues, outlasting many of them. Are they immortal? Most likely. The only way to know for sure is to attend every show and study every song for clues. 2024 marks the 25th Anniversary of Effusion 35 and the band plans an action-packed year of Silver Anniversary shows, surprises, laughs, tears, international intrigue, and spontaneous dance contests.effusion35.bandcamp.comeffusion35.com
Sky Valley ~ See You Dead
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Sky Valley: KYUSS TributeSky Valley is a band that pays tribute to the music of KYUSS. Kyuss was formed in Palm Desert CA in 1987 and released a trio oh highly influential major label albums in the eerily to mid 1990’s. The band are hailed as the godfathers of “stoner rock” or “desert rock” , their guitarist and principle songwriter Josh Homme went on to form Queens of the Stone Age in 1998 after Kyuss disbanded in 1995. Sky Valley originally formed in 2017 by four musicians / friends in the Philadelphia area after they performed two of Kyuss’ signature songs – Thumb and Green Machine during a festival show in Philadelphia. This year marks the 30th anniversary of our namesake record “Weclome to Sky Valley”. Originally released in 1994 and considered a high water mark for the Stoner Rock genre – we will be featuring this album in our live sets during 2024. KYUSS is a band with a large cult following, whose fans relish the idea of seeing their music performed live. There was a real buzz about the performances we had in 2017-2018 and we look forward to spreading the heavy sounds of the desert again!Sky Valley is:Ant – guitarBrian- bassJonah – drums Richie – vocalshttps://www.facebook.com/PhillyKyussBand?mibextid=dGKdO6See You Dead – Helmet TributeSEE YOU DEAD is a tribute to the music of HELMET from York, PA and surrounding areas. Our approach is to stay true to the recordings, while harnessing the energy of a live HELMET show. Do we sound like the album versions, or the live versions? The answer lies somewhere in between. SEE YOU DEAD currently covers songs from a few of our favorite HELMET albums. This includes “Strap it On”, “Meantime”, “Betty”, “Aftertaste” and “Size Matters”. The song list is always growing!SEE YOU DEAD is founded by:Corey Burnard – Guitar/VocalsTJ Ruppert – Rhythm GuitarTim Risser – Bass GuitarMark Koncki – DrumsFollow “SEE YOU DEAD – Helmet Tribute Band” on Facebook to keep up to date with all the happenings of the band!https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091513473906&mibextid=kFxxJD
Cam Kahin ~ Garden Station ~ Prim
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 PMCam Kahin22 – year old Toronto alt – punk up – and – comer Cam Kahin makes fuzzy prog garage rock and earworm guitar sludge. Kahin released two singles in 2021 followed by his debut six – song EP, LET IT SINK IN , in early 2022 — all recorded in his Dunnville bedroom — that shot him into the Greater Toronto Area’s alternative circles and led the CBC to name him one of the country’s top five “fearless new rock voices.” Cam’s explosive sophomore EP, WHEN IT’S ALL O VER , is the sound of life forcing Kahin to the brink of self – destruction, and the confusing, pendulum swing of the path back to some semblance of peace. Lead single “compass” served as Cam’s Canadian Radio debut on the Alternative and Rock Radio charts, peaking at #34. Singles “birds” and “try again” were met with widespread support from editorial playlists landing on All New Rock, Ready to Rock, New Noise, and New Music Friday . In 2024 Cam is set to release his third project via Dine Alone Records. Labeled as one of Exclaim’s Class of 2024 Cam started the year off strong with a new single “stay with me” and sold out release show at Expo Vintage. Kahin is taking his new music on the road with K.Flay in March, a headline tour in Canada and the US, and an appearance at Osheaga.Garden StationGarden Station, the high-voltage garage rock ensemble originating from the suburbs of Philadelphia, is composed of four lifelong friends whose camaraderie spills over into their wild live performances. Their music is a lively blend of raucous guitar riffs and playful lyrics, exploring themes that range from tall tales of parties to the trials of love and the tireless pursuit of freedom from the constraints of adulthood. “A Little Less Sweet,” their debut LP released in January, presents a narrative that chronicles the aftermath of a breakup, thrusting listeners into a whirlwind of emotions, romantic rebounds, and a quest for self-rediscovery amidst dive bars and acid trips.https://linktr.ee/GardenStation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=abbb0a4e-3fd6-4cd5-a6bb-1d32637ac890Primprim is a philadelphia shoegaze/post punk project fronted by prim pettine. progressive politics and anxious stylings traveling in a musical pair. free palestine.
GLOM ~ HIROE ~ Farewell Days
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 PMGLOMGlom is an indie-rock band based in Brooklyn, NY by way of Washington, DC. Their sound combines the anthemic choruses of 90s alternative rock, the rich textures of shoegaze, and tight rhythms of late 80s post-punk to create a new yet nostalgic experience.HIROEHIROE (pronounced hero-way), is a Post-Rock band from outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed during the pandemic in late 2020. While HIROE is a newer band, its members are music veterans, with experience touring the United States, Canada, and Japan, in addition to supporting post-rock heavyweights Caspian, Rosetta, The Appleseed Cast, Life and Times, Shiner, Spotlights, El Ten Eleven, and noise rock architects including Autolux, The Locust, Tera Melos, and Sleeping People. HIROE’s debut, ‘Wrought’ was produced by Mario Quintero (Spotlights/Ipecac), mixed by Matt Bayles (Caspian, Mono, Russian Circles, Isis, Pelican) and mastered by Will Yip (Caspian, Circa Survive), resulting in a crushing 5 song debut that showcases a heavy, yet nimble 3 guitar attack, with well-written arrangements, and strong songwriting. The release was met with glowing reviews, making many “Best Of” year-end lists, and was received with enthusiasm by the Post-Rock/Post-Metal community as a welcome new comer to the community, and even meriting a performance slot at this year’s Post Fest (largest Post-Rock festival in America). Drawing inspiration from Mogwai, Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine, Sunny Day Real Estate, Isis, Pelican, and Deftones, they create heavy, heart-crushing soundscapes. HIROE is signed to Pelagic Records, home to Mono, God is an Astronaut, The Ocean Collective, Rosetta, SOM, and Shy, Low. HIROE is here to crush you.Farewell DaysFormed in 2024, Farewell Days are a new band out of Philadelphia blending layers of distorted guitars with haunting atmosphere, modern sensibilities and a strong melodic framework. Fronted by charismatic singer/guitarist C.J. Davis, whose ethereal vocals float over the walls of shimmering guitars and driving beats, each Farewell Days performance is a mesmerizing installment. Drawing inspiration from the dreamy vibes of Shoegaze and the raw energy of Grunge, Farewell Days are poised to become a force in the indie scene for 2024 and beyond.
Part Chimp ~ Terry Gross ~ Vestments
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 PMPart ChimpIn the psychic wastelands of the 21st century, one particular sonic force looms large. Transcendental like the malignant force that fuels the zombie movies of lore, Part Chimp have made it their business to shake speaker-stacks, fry brains and induce jouissance and tinnitus alike across the UK. Yet whilst their legendary status as primal paragons of the riff has been largely a fixture of the vinyl-stacks and battered amps of the underground, Drool – their fifth and perhaps finest transmission thus far – has other ideas.https://partchimp.bandcamp.com/Terry GrossTerry Gross (2017, San Francisco) creates media artworks and conceptual artworks. Through a rad- ically singular approach that is nevertheless inscribed in the contemporary debate, Terry Gross tries to create works in which the actual event still has to take place or just has ended: moments evoc- ative of atmosphere and suspense that are not part of a narrative thread. The drama unfolds else- where while the build-up of tension is frozen to become the memory of an event that will never take place. Their media artworks are saturated with obviousness, mental inertia, clichés and bad jokes. They question the coerciveness that is derived from the more profound meaning and the superficial aes- thetic appearance of a song. By putting the listener on the wrong track, they use references and ideas that are so integrated into the process of the composition of the work that they may escape those who do not take the time to explore how and why their songs may haunt you, like an under- cooked pork chop, long after you’ve heard them.https://terrygrossband.bandcamp.comVestmentsVestments is a New York City goth band for the new century. A Frankenstein’s monster of dark pop melodies, skronky sax, layered synths and languorous violin underpinned with the pathos of country twang and the raw energy of downtown NYC punk, Vestments sounds like if the Bad Seeds and Liars were the house band in a future noir juke joint. Vestments is a collaboration between frontman Christian Lee Buss (Center Divider, Shilpa Ray, Dolores Boys) on vocals, synths and guitar, multi-instrumentalist Steven Welbourne (One Prayer One Sin) on guitar, violin, and vocals, avant-garde composer Nikki D’Agostino (Female Genius, Art Gray Noizz Quintet) on synths and sax, Bloody Rich Hutchins (Live Skull, Shilpa Ray, Art Gray Noizz Quintet) on drums and Caroline Yes (The Clearing, Frankie Rose & the Outs, FLOWN) on bass.https://vestments.bandcamp.com/
The Last Match: A Pro Wrestling Rock Musical
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: 6:00 PM Get ready for an electrifying thrill ride with “The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience” LIVE, a groundbreaking fusion of hardcore wrestling, theatrical spectacle, and 80’s-inspired original rock that hits with the impact of a nuclear bomb. Join our hero, Ben Vengeance, as he steps into the ring for his final pay-per-view event, battling the formidable Alexander Swagger for the BTD Championship Title. Experience two hours of lightning-like energy and emotion that demands you rise to your feet and cheer for more! Don’t miss a single glorious moment – get your tickets now for “The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience” LIVE, where the action never stops and the excitement never fades.
Crime In Stereo ~ Timeshares ~ Tiny Voices
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: 5:00 PM Show: 6:00 PMCrime In StereoTimesharesTiny Voices
A Story Told ~ FONVERY ~ Medium Rare
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 PMA Story ToldInstagram // Spotify // Facebook // Twitter FONVERYhttps://fonvery.bandcamp.com/Medium RareMedium Rare is a Philly-based four-piece indie/alternative band.BandcampInstagram
Festerdecay ~ Bowel Erosion ~ Anthropic ~ Bayht Lahm ~ Charcuterie
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: 6:30 PM FesterdecayFesterDecay formed in Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan in 2015 with the aim to revive goregrind the way Carcass did with “Reek of Putrefaction.” Festerdecay released their debut LP “Reality Rotten To The Core” in 2023 on Italian label Everlasting Spew Records. https://www.instagram.com/festerdecay/https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XxDl7CCNLF6uK2Vr8wuc7?si=c6a-i_t2Q5KBqAOs6KRi4gBowel ErosionGoregrind from Long Island, New York. Bowel Erosion released their lastest EP “Death Is The Orgasm Of Life” in 2023. https://www.instagram.com/bowelerosion/https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XR9Oqkldsyvu3vPGiOJ9v?si=Jo_-wyU_SFmytSyDfztVqw Anthropic Grinding death from Buffalo, NY inspired by1980’s grindcore, crust punk and death metal. https://www.instagram.com/anthropic_buffalo/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IOdbtAGTM3J1DU3TunDPf Bayht Lahm 2 pc (hold the biscuit) Outerbridge Space Grind from Perth Amboy, New Jersey https://www.instagram.com/bread.lamp/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/3z4PE8DCkzixd3lMJ4fjPw Charcuterie https://www.instagram.com/charcuteriegoregrind/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/41K2JluMRCshY8VQVr2ZMe
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol ~ Yacht Crashers
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 PMRickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol“Our catalog has never been short on big dumb riffs, but the idea on this record was to really turn the screw,” says RBBP bassist Aaron Metzdorf. On Big Dumb Riffs, that screw is cranked incredibly tight. “We just wanted ‘the part’: The opening of Pantera’s ‘Primal Concrete Sledge’, the breakdown in Primus’ ‘Pudding Time’ — the shit that makes you move and lose your mind. Just that part the whole time.” Across 11 concise, taut songs — most clocking in around 2 minutes or less — Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol demonstrates their skillful ability to blend the merciless low end of Leo Lydon’s 8-string guitar, Aaron Metzdorf’s masterful chordwork on the bass, and Sean St.Germain’s driving drumming. Hot on the heels of their breakout 5th studio release Doom Wop (2023), Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol returns with Big Dumb Riffs: A whole new variant of the fuzzed out, overdriven, melodic, groovy music they have been making since 2016. While Big Dumb Riffs is decidedly more aggressive and rhythmic, it still retains the overtly melodic feel of Doom Wop. But Leo Lydon’s vocals are considerably more angry and negative (song titles like “1-800-EAT-SHIT” and “Body Bag” should be a clue.) “The whole writing process was, ‘what if we just played two notes the whole song’,” Metzdorf says. “‘What if we tuned down to almost unusable string tension?’, ‘what if we write a record that will make everyone say ‘wow that is dumb’? Leo and I really move around on stage a lot. Being a dingus is crucial to the groove. All these riffs were designed to allow us to act bigger and dumber on stage.” Big Dumb Riffs will be available for streaming and download on March 22, 2024. LP to follow in late Spring.https://rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.bandcamp.com/Yacht CrashersHailing from various ports in the Philadelphia region, the Yacht Crashers are composed of members from a wide spectrum of musical influences and backgrounds. Guitarist Steve Traekner (Dull Knives) and Drummer Kenny Madden (Dull Knives, Quiet Arcs, Aneurysm Rats) conceived of the idea and brought along veteran Bass player Scott Signorino (Sold, Desperate Living) to form the core of the musical unit. Front man and former hip hop MC Jesse Gray (Princes of Babylon, Delicious) rounded out the crew. Taking influences from punk, hardcore, 70s riff rock and 80s cult classic movies, the Crashers have been described in the press as “muscular, powerful punk,” but if you asked them they would probably say they sound more like “powerful, muscular punk.” Never taking themselves too seriously, they bring high energy, brightly colored outfits and good times to every stage they hit, their shows being described as a mix between a Love Boat episode and an orgasmic sonic explosion. If you’re looking for high energy and fun, loud music, the Yacht Crashers have arrived just in time.https://linktr.ee/yachtcrashers