The Donuts ~ The Donut Holes
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 Donutsoft referred to as Philadelphia’s best pub rock band – return to Kung Fu as part of their “More Seconds More Pleasure” worldwide tour. This time last year, the ‘nuts unveiled their answer songs to Rockpile’s Seconds of Pleasure at KFN. This time around, they are hot on the heels of recording those very songs at 1935 Studios with legendary Philadelphia producer Peter Rydberg. This year’s performance will feature Donut-Rockpile mashups and some Costello borrowings as well. Don’t you dare miss it!https://www.facebook.com/thedonutsphillyThe Donut Holes The Donut Holes are the world’s finest and only Donut tribute band. They are fronted by former Donut bass-man, the irascible Peter Extravaganza, and many audiences claim that their selections from the Donut songbook exceed the originals by at least half.
53 Thieves ~ Rachel Ana Dobken
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 PM53 ThievesInstagram // Spotify Rachel Ana DobkenInstagram // Spotify
Poor Martha ~ You’re Laughing ~ Bacon Egg and Cheese
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: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM Poor MarthaPoor Martha brings forth a delicious stew of haunting melodies, grungy licks, and righteous hooks that will get stuck in your head for days.https://poormartha.bandcamp.comYou’re LaughingYOU’RE LAUGHING, like a hyena under threat. We hear every anxious giggle. We take every single one and cradle it in our hands and translate it into sound. We arrange these sounds into music for you. There are five of us. We are a loud band born in a concrete room in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We were born to howl, but we crave silence. And YOU’RE LAUGHING. When will you ever stop?https://www.instagram.com/yourelaughing_Bacon Egg and CheeseBacon egg and cheese is a group of musicians from philadelphia who are also good fwends! Hesitantly, they deliver fuzzy and awkward garage rock with poignant, heartfelt lyrics regarding the experience of being self-described underachieving loners. Citing inspiration from acts like Pixies, Weezer, Blink 182, Nirvana, the group manifested from the notion that rock n’ roll can still be fun and for everyone. We found Casey hanging out in public restrooms. See if you can spot the former child-star! I need help. I have reason to believe that the FBI is after me.
Ways Away ~ Mercy Union ~ Crossed Keys ~ errth
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 PMWays AwayWays Away In early 2019 vocalist Jesse Barnett (Stick to Your Guns) partnered with Sergie Loobkoff (Samiam / Knapsack / Racquet Club) and drummer Jared Shavelson (BoySetsFire/ Mari – achi El Bronx / Paint it Black) aiming to pen the perfect melodic post-hardcore song. This resulted in their debut self-titled album in July 2020 produced by Beau Burchell (Saosin) . In October they released a theme song for the canned water company Liquid Death on War Records/Other People Records followed by the single, ‘Working Class Suicide Pact’ in December followed by, ‘And For A Moment I Don’t Wanna Die’ the following Septem – ber. This latest single appeared on a split 7” with Iron Chic summer 2022. Flash forward to October 2022 with the release of their sophomore album, ‘Torch Songs’, (recorded again with producer Beau Burchell), supported by successfull european tour and appearance at The Fest in Gainesville. They are currently about halfway through recording album 3 slated for late summer/fall 2024 and looking to tour, tour, tour.@waysawaybandMercy Unionhttps://mercy-union.bandcamp.com/album/catnapCrossed Keyshttps://crossedkeys.bandcamp.com/album/believes-in-you-2errthPunk band from Philly/NJ. Current and former members of Aspiga, Public Serpents, Reunions, and Seeing Snakes.https://errthisaband.bandcamp.com/album/control-sleep-all-day
Calva Louise & Vukovi w/Stellar Circuits
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 PMCalva LouiseCalva Louise is a multicultural British band from Venezuela, France and New Zealand, aiming at London’s underground live scene and driven by the creative vision of Jess Allanic since their beginning, end of 2016. They soon started playing iconic festivals such as Reading & Leeds Festival in England, Riot Fest and SXSW in the United States and Rock For People in Czech Republic. With two albums, several EPs, and a handful of collaborations to their name, Calva Louise has gathered support from BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, Radio X, Clash, The Line Of Best Fit, and DIY Mag. To date, they’ve toured with the likes of Cassyette, Slothrust, Highly Suspect, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Death Valley Girls, and Albert Hammond Jr. The band self-released their latest mixtape ‘Over The Threshold,’ in December 2023 with 7 impressive self-made music videos produced with Unreal Engine. In November 2023 the band signed a deal with Mascot Records for an album that is set to be released later this year. Calva Louise are preparing for a busy 2024 with worldwide tour dates announced already including Download Festival, Welcome To Rockville & Sonic Temple as well as a co-headline tour in the US with the Scottish band Vukovi.https://calvalouise.myshopify.com/VukoviTwo years on from their critically lauded second album, Fall Better – and a whole load of global weirdness in-between – Vukovi return with a record that is the best distillation of their unique musical vision yet. “NULA is a concept record,” says singer Janine Now a two piece, Janine and guitarist Hamish Reilly have spent these strange two years gone plotting in their Glasgow base as to how best to achieve this. Like any artist who’s toiled over their work, Janine is keen for the record to tell its own story. And yet excitingly, they are planning a novella book supplement to the record down the line. “I’ve always been into sci-fi,” Janine says. “Growing up I loved Star Wars, The Fifth Element, Alien and sci-fi was an escape from the pain. I could sit in my bedroom and look out the window and know that there was something so much bigger going on. That’s what I want this album to be for people. An escape.” “We were probably always going to end up doing something like this,” laughs Hamish. “I grew up obsessed with bands like Rush and Dream Theatre, so music that tells a story has always been something I’ve been into. I think there’s always been a sci-fi element to Vukovi too, or at least a cinematic one.”Stellar CircuitsFormed in 2015, Stellar Circuits emerged to combine the conceptual polarities of groove-oriented music with progressive-minded technicality. Over the quartet’s lifespan, they’ve managed to fulfill their own prophecy, formulating a core sound that is complex and layered, while providing a listenability that extends well beyond the rock genre. Visceral, intellectual, groovy, technical, and melodious are rarely indicators that can all be used to describe the aural essence of one band. In the case of Stellar Circuits, the rare combination makes a striking and definitive appearance in all they do.
Koffin Kats ~ The Queers ~ Huntingtons
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 PMKoffin KatsThe QueersHuntingtonshttps://huntingtonsusa.bandcamp.com/
The Orwells ~ Ancient Spaceships
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 The Orwellshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7ia4FaCVsbXvhVwagCJk7l?si=MB-KyIeUSlSqgC-_IixlSQAncient Spaceshipshttps://ancientspaceships.bandcamp.com/album/dream-well-tonight
Neptune’s Core ~ Hot Mart ~ Pillow Princess
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 PMNeptune’s CoreNeptune’s Core is an alternative indie rock band made up of two sets of sisters. The four created the bad-ass group out of Chicago’s thriving indie-rock scene. Jim DeRogits summed it up best on Sound Opinions: “Their age belies the sophistication of the songwriting and instrumentation … classic alternative era with delicate fragile quiet moments exploding into loud dynamics.” As talented multi-instrumentalists and passionate music fans, they seek to bring their music to life with a love of indie and punk music while having a background in jazz and classical music. And that’s not to mention their heartfelt lyrics and the catharsis when they belt them out. Jill Hopkins (Metro Chicago and Host of Opus Podcast) says, “Every few years in Chicago as the new wave of rock band makes themselves known, a few rise to the top through a mix of talent, timing, uniqueness, and natural charm. And I have not seen many bands do that as well or as quickly as the women of Neptune’s Core.” Neptune’s Core brings forth new sounds and new emotions with their latest EP, Called Upon (Side Hustle Records).https://www.neptunescore.com/ Hot Mart Philadelphia indie-alt-gaze-rockhttps://lnk.bio/hotmartbandPillow Princess Not quite rock, more of a pebble. pillow princess is the newest offering from Philly music-scene stalwart, and Secret Nudist Friends front-person, Mattie Klauser. She is joined by Sam Nobles, Nikki Moscony, and Alex Clayton to create a unique blend of dreamy psych rock and soulful r&b. The textures are lush and immersive, wrapping you in a musical embrace, and inviting you to lie back and enjoyhttps://linktr.ee/pillow.princess
Loose Panic ~ Gemini Treat ~ Lions of West Texas
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 PMLOOSE PANICLoose Panic is Jarret Crawford (vocals, rhythm guitar), Max Blauer (lead guitar), Anthony Carlisi (bass), and Liam Hare (drums). Based in NJ-PA, they released their debut EP In Hindsight in 2023, of which John Vettese of WXPN Philadelphia said: “half of the EP sounds like the post grunge arena anthems of the 90s like Smashing Pumpkins, and then half is very alt-county, almost like Wilco’s Being There. So it’s very much like two different worlds, but very awesome at the same time.” Loose Panic are currently working on recording their debut full-length album.www.loosepanic.com GEMINI TREATGemini Treat is a dynamic band hailing from the vibrant music scene of Philadelphia. Infusing elements of funk, rock, jazz, blues, jam, and even punk, their performances are a mesmerizing blend of improvisation and tight-knit arrangements. With infectious grooves, soaring guitar solos, and soulful vocals, they create an immersive sonic experience that keeps audiences dancing all night long. Their electrifying stage presence and undeniable chemistry make every show a unique journey through sonic landscapes, leaving fans craving more with each performance. Gemini Treat is the epitome of musical freedom and exploration, continuously pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable live experiences. https://linktr.ee/geminitreat LIONS OF WEST TEXASBorne from the ashes of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lions Of West Texas (LWTX) are a Philadelphia-based “power-punk” group fusing together elements of punk, power-pop, and alternative rock for a familiar but new kind of guitar-driven tension. The band’s material swings back and forth between confrontational angst and lovelorn nostalgia – courtesy of singer-guitarists Jimmy Strummer and Sebastian (Seb) Soroeta, respectively – held together by a solid rhythm section consisting of bassist Tim Brambley and drummer Joe Cicchino. Lions Of West Texas’ debut EP “LWTX“ is available now on all major streaming platforms.
Peter Rono ~ COWBOYKILLERR ~ GAWD ~ inutech
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 PMPETER RONOThe multifaceted Philadelphia native has been an unyielding force in the city’s underground rap and metal/hardcore scenes for over a decade. While many know him as the frontman for buzzing Metalcore band Kaonashi, Peter Rono is also active in the deep-fried pocket of SoundCloud’s internet-infused Hip-hop community. He’s dropped over 12 projects since 2020, and collaborated with the likes of yungster jack, d0llywood, Christ Dillinger, and Fatherblaze. His August release Berkeley Sessions EP with Saito Flossy and Vantana Row finds Peter as experimental and fun-loving as ever. After nearly a year of touring the world with Kaonashi, Peter will return to the homeland and remind the city he’s really a rapper fr.Instagram | SoundcloudCOWBOYKILLERRThe trailblazing Philly emcee has solidified himself as one of the hardest working rappers in the city. In the last two years he’s released over 9 projects and dozens of singles. In addition to his work ethic, COWBOYKILLERR made a name for himself as one of the most intense live performers in the city. Much like the title of his March release “Kentucky Derby,” both the crowd and stage will turn into a rodeo once COWBOYKILLERR takes it.Instagram | SoundcloudGAWD“Keeping up with GAWD’s musical output is a full-time gig. Over the past decade, he’s logged more than 1,500 SoundCloud uploads—mostly self-produced rap tracks, along with beats for sale and DJ mixes—across nearly 50 different aliases including TRICK RACER, MR I GOT GASS N I CNT PASS, and, simply, YEAH. There’s probably even more material I’m missing. There have been GAWD songs that I heard once and was never able to find again, leaving me to wonder if they were hallucinations… The enigmatic 24-year-old’s music comes off as random and improvised but, in the grand tradition of mind-meltingly prolific rappers like Lil B, there is intentionality to the chaos.”Instagram| SoundcloudINUTECH““I make freak music for freaky people,” inutech explained to AL DÍA on a sunny afternoon in Clark Park. The emcee, originally from West Philly, beams with excitement as they describe their genre-defying music. inutech’s 2021 release “CUPID” provides a glimpse into the vast terrain their music encompasses. The six-minute track starts as an acoustic ballad that progresses into a distorted autotune mesh of 80s pop, emo, and punk, with an ending sequence that sounds like the final level of a Sonic The Hedgehog video game.”Instagram | Soundcloud