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Hey Monday Hey Monday (formerly Blake) is a rock/powerpop band from West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. The band is signed to Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz's label, Decaydance. I am sure in a years time they will be very popular and someone will sing one of their songs on American Idol. This Providence Poppy indie rock from Seattle. Fueled By Ramen. The Friday Night Boys Power-pop-punk type stuff from Virginia. Fueled By Ramen / Photo Finish / The Party Scene Stereo Skyline More of the same from Long Island! The Bigger Lights With an infectiously energetic sound that draws equal comparison to pop and arena rock, Doghouse Records
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Valencia You young bucks know damn well who these guys are! You get just as excited as I do when their song comes on MLB's the Show 2009 while you are giving your room mate "the chin music" for being such a bitch, Maybe? Reaching here a bit? Every Avenue Combining a highly imaginative and contemporary feel of modern rock with the driving energy of pop-punk, Every Avenue’s collective sound is a unique blend of The All-American Rejects and Fall Out Boy. Fearless Records Cash Cash Cash Cash is a "techno-pop" group from Roseland, New Jersey. The Morning Light Piano-driven songs in the vein of Jack's Mannequin, a mix of emo and alternative pop/rock. Fearless Records Sparks The Rescue Sparks The Rescue are a five-piece pop rock band from Portland, Maine. Fearless Records
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Casiotone For The Painfully Alone Being on the emotionally fragile side, Arab Strap comparisons are inevitable for CFTPA, but that would be over-oversimplifying things. Book-smarts, lovesick mood swings, and calculated damage that's simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking, comforting and jarring--all performed with battery-operated keyboards and electronics. Owen Ashworth (the man behind CFTPA) is presented to the world by his PR sheet as your everyday bedroom electronic Mozart, and he looks bloody shy. I actually bet he has it away with loads of girls. From Chicago Cryptacize The baby of Chris Cohen, once the fourth member of Deerhoof and presently of the Curtains, and Nedelle Torrisi, who's recorded for Kill Rock Stars under her first name and with Nedelle and Thom, Cryptacize is rounded out by percussionist Michael Carreira. The trio recently signed to Asthmatic Kitty, Sjufan Steven's record label.
At The First Unitarian Church's Chapel
Saturday July 4th 2:00pm *Matinee*
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Leftover Crack Attention every retarded drunk 16 yr old punk from the suburbs : Your gods have arrived! Let the teenage daycare begin. I cant wait to get called a facist or square but someone who was born in 1995. Saddled with one of those names that sounds like it was a late-night joke that ended up accidentally sticking, New York punks Leftöver Crack at least have the self-possession and sense of humor to stick a Spinal Tap-esque umlaut in their logo. Musically blending crusty hardcore punk, ska, and some tongue-in-cheek death metal influences, Leftöver Crack are best described in terms of their unapologetically leftist rabble-rousing politics. Leftöver Crack formed in 2000, as their parent band, Choking Victim, was breaking up. Since then they have bene causing all sorts of trouble all over the world. Suburban punks rejoice! The Casualties Save the enviornment, kill a Casualtie. Remember that patch? You probably don't but that was the best idea ever. The undisputed leaders of the world street punk scene return with their fast, hi speed punk attack. NYC Trash Talk No longer banned in Philadelphia! Grinding guitars paired with heavy yet somber bass lines provide the battlefield for harsh dueling vocals. Explosive diy hardcore punk Hate & War Fast philly punk rock!
At The Starlight Ballroom
460 N 9th Street (Just below 9th & Spring Garden Sts)
Saturday July 4th 10:00pm (Show Will Not Start Till After Fireworks)
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Jay Reatard Come celebrate the birth of America with Jay Reatard! Having founded seminal Memphis punk outfit The Reatards at the tender age of sixteen, Jay Reatard is a seasoned veteran of the garage-punk scene and he's barely twenty-six years old. In the '90s The Reatards turned the Memphis underground rock scene upside down with a legendary live show so over-the-top that they were banned in a number of European countries. Never content to stick to one genre, one project or one band, Jay also co-led the synth-punk Lost Sounds with Alicja Trout, plays drums for The Final Solutions, co-fronts The Angry Angles and runs his own label Shattered Records. He's developed such a dedicated following that even his dirty socks have sold on eBay! It's all led up to his new solo career and LP Blood Visions, Jay's first as a solo artist. He's got all of the nervous, wavo delivery, and songs that upratchet and scuzz out the Futureheads and likeminded, modern competitors with Anglophilic, two-minute blasts of bright chords and sharp vocals grinding gears with garage-punk. Remember how glam rock warmed up the '50s? Don't you wish it could happen now? That there'd be a record you could fit comfortably between the Oblivians and Devo? Blood Visions it is, babe. Matador records. TV Smith of The Adverts Singer/songwriter and guitarist of the legendary Adverts!
At Johnny Brendas
Tuesday July 7th 8:00pm - WKDU 91.7 fm Presents
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Matt & Kim First Philly show in a real long time! Brooklyn duo/couple Matt and Kim seem to put on one everyone's favorite live shows (see the internet). These two are quite possibly the happiest people alive. Keys and drums, grins and chuckles - Whether you go for their squathouse-pop turned nation-wide rock, or simply Matt’s stage banter, you may find yourself all smiles while you and those closest rock out, pushed up against Kim’s drumset. Lots of crowd surfing, breaking instruments and good times. Brooklyn. Fader Records. Japandroids White hot best new music duo from Canada who are getting heaps of internet praise including a "Best New Music" nod from Pitchfork. Brian King (guitar) plays broad chords stewed in mid-90s fuzz (think Superchunk) while David Prowse splays spastic but never showy drum fills that beg to be pounded out on your steering wheel. This is terminally catchy music played with punk's enthusiasm and velocity, and maybe it's the fact that there's only two dudes in this band that makes you feel like joining in to bash along. It's as fun as an ill-gotten sixpack and there really aren't too many bands doing stuff like this well anymore! Team Robespierre Thrashing electric riffs and shouty vocals chase buzzing synths beats for a riotous dance-punk hybrid. With only two of ten songs clocking in past the two-minute mark, Team Robespierre churn out brash anthems potent enough to inject any party atmosphere with plenty of adrenalin.
At The First Unitarian Church
Wednesday July 8th 6:30pm
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The Subhumans Holy small/intimate show! U.K. anarchist punk collective Subhumans formed in the Trowbridge area of Wiltshire in 1980, comprised of vocalist Dick, guitarist Bruce, bassist Phil, and drummer Trotsky. The band enjoyed success as one of the more literate and musically athletic British punk ensembles between 1980 and 1985, occupying the middle ground between the Clash's political songcraft and Crass' experimental warfare. Through five full-length records on their own BLUURG label (The Day the Country Died, From the Cradle to the Grave, Worlds Apart, 29:29 Split Vision, and Rats) and six EPs (not to mention a bevy of D.I.Y. cassettes), the band challenged both the government and its people to not only rage against the world, but to improve it Witch Hunt This is punk done right. Long time peace-punk band (or a "crust" band, if I'm to believe some fliers) with chorused guitars straight from Husker Du's Zen Arcade, male/female melodic vocal harmonies and exploding drum blasts giving way to hooks-a-plenty. A seven-year trail of EPs on local bedroom labels and two albums on Profane Existence document a band constantly evolving, outdoing itself with every new release. Their new LP "Burning Bridges" marks a milestone to be sure. Avoiding "punk by numbers," while still rooting their progression in the rich tradition of DIY hardcore punk and post-punk. Awide spectrum of reference points from Rites Of Spring, Econochrist, and The Mob to Poison Idea, early Chumbawamba, and, of course, Husker Du, Witch Hunt has produced a thoroughly present hardcore punk album for 2009! Alternative Tentacles. The Ray Gradys Since 1996, The Ray Gradys have been impressing audiences around the world with their blend of West Coast Punk and East Coast Hardcore, but are still influenced by old school '77 style Punk Rock.
At The Barbary
Wednesday July 8th 7:30pm
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Impending Doom Grind core devotees Impending Doom present a compelling offering in the form of their new album The Serpent Servant. A formidable adversary in the death metal ring, the revelation in Servant is the obvious refinement that adds a somber light to the darkness Impending Doom inflict. Their ubiquitous brand of instrumental prowess is apparent and the vocals come alive with retribution on this their second Facedown release. Carnifex Derived from the Old English word for "executioner" their moniker could not be more appropriate. It’s a word that reeks of death and destruction from the Dark Ages to describe a fierce, dark death metal band. It’s hard to imagine that San Diego - known for its white sand beaches, endless sunny days and astronomical real estate, is also home to the brutal beat down that is CARNIFEX. Slap on a pair of basketball shorts. Victory Records Miss May I Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, Miss May I claims a sound that is mature far beyond their years. With no members over the age of 19, they have been breaking out of the Dayton music scene with a sound that is unbelievably fast paced, heavy, and crushing, yet tastefully melodic and catchy. Currently writing for a full length debut with Rise Records, the band is gearing up for a 2009 release thats looking to propel them to the forefront of their genre. Awful hip hop covers are weak bro's. Rise Records Underneath the Gun Hailing from Corona, CA, Underneath The Gun delivers intense death metal influenced hardcore. Ferret Records Molotov Solution Molotov Solution has been seen destroying everything in their path on tour with such acts as Whitechapel, Impending Doom, Through the Eyes of the Dead, Knights of the Abyss, and Elysia just to name a few. 2008 brought the band much success as they solidified their current roster with the strongest line up they have ever seen and gained the attention of renowned metal label, Metal Blade Records.
At The First Unitarian Church
Thursday July 9th 9:00pm
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Handsome Furs Best New Music! Handsome Furs happens to be Dan Boeckner who also happens to be the singer of The Arcade Fire's buddies / soundalikes Wolf Parade who happen to also be on Sub Pop. Boeckner is a doomsayer, decrying the modern world and all its urban-sprawling, soul-killing efficiency. In this project with his wife, Alexei Perry, he sets that doomsaying to rusty electronics and scuzzy, storm-cloud guitars. A small triumph of intoxicating claustrophobia, full of crumbling, poignant melodies spurred along by thecold, unfeeling whip-crack of a cheap drum machine. Dri Adrianne from the late/gate band - The Anniversary. A collection of kisses (and kiss-offs) blown to past and present loves; a swirl of stoned immediacy with feelings and melodies coming to life in loose perfection. Cinnamon Band On tour with Handsome Furs - silk-lined vocal harmonies into a shrapnel cloud of shimmering chords and skull-rattling drums
At Johnny Brendas
Saturday July 11th (9:00am to 4:00pm) and Sunday July 12th (10:00am to 5:00pm)
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THE PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET - TWO DAY MEGA FUN SUMMER FEST EDITION ! It's back! that time again for the bi-annual (twice a year) PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET. R5's most popular reoccurring event/show/whatever by far. We continually have 2000+ visitors and 100+ tables of old records, clothes, art, music, food, junk, bicycles, stereo equipment, instruments, automobiles, tools, posters, furniture, computers, skateboards and lots of other stuff! For the first time we are going to host it for TWO DAYS. As you may be aware the flea market continues to grow in popularity with sellers and attendees. So in order to make this a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, we are eliminating over 40 tables each day - thus creating for lots more room for people to browse and shop! It's will be far less crowded and cramped! Fear not though, we will still have the same amount of sellers at previous flea markets (we'll actually have a few more sellers than last time because it's spread out over the two days). Get it? Your admission donation ($3) will be good for both days (no need to pay twice). You'll be given a wristband that allows you to enter and leave as many times as you would like over the two days. We believe this the most ideal way for both sellers and buyers to actual have a nice, relaxing time instead of a crazy panic inducing afternoon. . All proceeds raised will goto the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies to ensure that all ages shows continue to remain a reality at The First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia - mainly an annual payment for their liability insurance policy. Do not let the "name of the event" lead you to believe that it's just punk records, clothes etc. - it's a full on flea market with everything from furniture, to laptops / computers , to stereo equipment, to handmade apparel, to vegan treats, information from various non profit groups, book stores, artists selling their work, bicycles & skateboards and whatever else they can fit onto the ballroom floor at The Electric Factory . IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RESERVING A TABLE - CLICK THE TICKET ICON BELOW AND BE SURE TO READ ALL OF THE DIRECTIONS !
At The Starlight Ballroom
460 N 9th Street (Just below 9th & Spring Garden Sts)
Saturday July 11th 8:00pm
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August Burns Red August Burns Red For years on end, Lancaster Pennsylvania has quietly been churning out some great bands. The five-piece has quickly gained notoriety for their brutal blend of metallic hardcore and unrelenting breakdowns without losing melody. Solid State Records. Bless The Fall Screamy/Singy metal-core from Arizona. Mosh for the lord in your girl jeans! Fearless Records. Enter Shikari Enter Shikari are a four-piece rock band from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Inspired by hardcore, drum’n’bass / dubstep, metal, premium strength lager and the web movie ‘Zeitgeist’ IWrestledABearOnce EveryBandNameMustHaveBeTaken
At The Starlight Ballroom
460 N 9th Street (Just below 9th & Spring Garden Sts)
Wednesday July 15th 9:00pm
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Stellastarr* An audio smoothie of everything '80s and '90s. When they released their big album three years ago, Interpol released Antics, and there was no doubt that stellastarr* was quietly lurking in the background, scribbling notes about song arrangements and dynamics. The homework and study paid off, and the bandmembers took what they learned and applied it to their own sound for their album "Harmonies for the Haunted". The songs are heavy and dense, but very well polished -- crafted with the finest post-punk dynamics in mind for maximum enjoyment. NYC Wild Light Featuring ex-members of The Arcade Fire - they opened up for them on their past US and European tours. Musically, Wild Light are probably most often compared to their friends Arcade Fire, but with an abundance of keys, reverb-drenched guitars and tambourine, their music actually has more in common with Mercury Rev’s Deserter’s Songs. The lyrics are bittersweet stories about the pain of learning through experience, sprinkled with enough cerebral turns of phrase to keep lyrical-minded listeners thoroughly engrossed
At Johnny Brendas
Thursday July 16th 6:30pm
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Abe Vigoda Everyone in New York is walking around talking about how the world is ending because they had one 60 degree day in January, but the real harbinger of doom is the fact that it seems like some cool shit is coming out of L.A. I know! We were as freaked out as you. But look at bands like Abe Vigoda, a group of kids so ahead of you that they already figured out no-wave is boring and have moved on to tropical punk. Seriously. Talbot Tagora The fuzzed out Seattle art-punk trio who just signed to Sub Pop's smaller label - Hardly Art. One More TBA
At The Barbary
Friday July 16th * Seated Chapel Show *
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Capillary Action Jazzy, chaotic, tropical, all-acoustic avant-prog-pop quintet from Philly & NYC masterminded by local boy-done-good Jonathan Pfeffer. Nylon-string guitar, upright bass, trombone, accordion, drumkit, tons of vocals and percussion. Totally micromanaged and deeply personal yet catchier than broken glass on bare feet. Think Elvis Costello fronting Dots & Loops-era Stereolab with a ferocity and economy reminiscent of Naked City. Homecoming show after 4 months touring the globe with the likes of Beirut, Les Claypool, Rhys Chatham, Dirty Projectors, etc.! Oh Pears AKA Corey Duncan who played guitar in Pattern Is Movement up until early 07'. "I am currently in the process of making a record with the help of the sensational Chris Ward, a current member of PIM, who is recording the music and playing any of the drum parts that sound like they were difficult to play. The current Oh! Pears lineup consists of 13 people, playing two violas, a violin, two cellos, four guitars, two drum situations, a flute, a trumpet, lots of vocals, and clapping." Whales & Cops United by a desire to get the fuck out of Man Man after simultaneously discovering (to their great horror) that they'd been playing with them for years, allied with a fancy, hairless man whose name they have never once asked, Whales & Cops flex strange new muscles at the pink and teal colored brink of the Culture. Sick, good band.
At The First Unitarian Church's Chapel
Friday July 17th 7:00pm (Show Over By 10:00pm So Don't Be Late!)
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Audrye Sessions Audrye Sessions aren't afraid to keep it sweet and lush. The quintet's pop ballads combine the passion and complex instrumentals of a Velvet Teen rock lullaby with Muse-like danceability Paper Route Electro-rock quartet Paper Route, caught the eye of fellow Nashville band Paramore and the music directors at One Tree Hill and were signed right away. Melodic, emotional synth-rock that pulses with an ambient undercurrent. America’s answer to symphonic-pop artists like Elbow.
At Kungfu Necktie
Monday July 20th 8:00pm - SEATED SANCTUARY SHOW !
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Tortoise The band that ruined hardcore is back w/ a new album! Remember when Tortoise was one of everyones favorite bands. Seriously - everyone we knew loved Tortoise. Not since Slint, had a band so captivated the world of indie rock, and so distinctly defined post rock. And not since Slint had a band been the impetus for the formation of so many similar sounding bands. Makes sense? Tortoise are an amazing and ingenious mix of instrumental post rock, dub, jazz, free jazz, electronica, and anything else that sounded good to the band, all deftly woven into a super unique and utterly distinctive sound. Their self titled debut was near perfect, dubby rhythms wrapped up in moody lilting post rock soundscapes, blissed out and hypnotic. And if their debut was merely -near- perfect, their next record, Millions Now Living Will Never Die was absolutely perfect. Everything we loved about post rock, post punk, post everything, melted down into simple, mesmerizing krautrock laced rhythmscapes. Jazzy and dubby and dreamy, subtly propulsive, expansive and epic. No record could touch Millions, although hundreds did certainly try (and still do). There was also the way too limited remix record, Rhythms, Resolutions And Clusters, featuring alternate versions of classic Tortoise tracks by Steve Albini, Brad Wood, Bundy Brown, Jim O'Rourke, John McEntire and more. Many folks consider that to be Tortoise's finest moment, since most of the remixers were in fact in Tortoise, or had in some way contributed to past Tortoise recordings, it was almost like the band simply reimagined and reinterpreted their own songs, a sort of meta-Tortoise record. They be playing all of the old favorites as well as some new ones sprinkled in to celebrate the release of their new album. Thrill Jockey Records. One More TBA
At The Sanctuary Of The First Unitarian Church
Wednesday July 22nd 7:00pm * Seated Chapel Show *
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John Nolan Singer/songwriter John Nolan began his musical career as the lead guitarist for Taking Back Sunday, helping to secure the band's place in the alternative rock spotlight before moving on to form Straylight Run in 2003. Now as a full fledged solo artist John is using the same musical instincts that led to the success of Taking Back Sunday and Straylight Run. The intricate arrangements and engaging melodies perfectly complement John's contemplative lyrics, which cut through subjects as diverse as new beginnings, loss of faith and Midwestern malaise Mansions The band is based in Louisville, Kentucky or Winston-Salem, North Carolina, depending on who you ask. They like time travel, coffee, punctuality, and whiskey sours, and they think music should be dirty, rough, and sincere, with little to no concern for being cool or polished. A performance shouldn't be judged by the slickness of its transitions or how many times the frontman asked the crowd to scream, but rather by the feeling involved. Doghouse Records
At The First Unitarian Church's Chapel
Thursday July 23rd 7:30pm * Seated Chapel Show *
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Zee Avi Zee Avi is just 23 but she’s an old soul. A huge talent in a petite frame bringing a universal message from the unlikely birthplace of Borneo, an ancient island east of Malaysia which remains an untouched, natural paradise, an apt description of her songs. With an eclectic pool of influences that range from such eccentrics as Cat Power, Regina Spektor, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Jolie Holland, Daniel Johnston and Chris Garneau, to jazz greats Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, to classics like Velvet Underground and Led Zeppelin, this self-described "rock lover at heart" captures the dark, bittersweet qualities of romance with a crack left open for hope and optimism. One More TBA
At The First Unitarian Church's Chapel
Friday July 24th 8:00pm * Seated Chapel Show *
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Lewis & Clarke The most recent sound in the organic musical lineage of Lewis & Clarke can be described as "new-folk", "avant chamber folk", or "neo-baroque". Call it what you want, but it's haunting and gorgeous. Pitchfork calls Blasts of Holy Birth "Eight tracks of delicate Beauty" and The Onion's A/V Club notes: "Lou Rogai finally puts the lame-ass freak-folk label to rest by making an album that's as grounded in real life as it is sublimated in ether....Rogai has a gift for speaking plainly while tonguing poetry, and his meditations on life cycles and pastoral philosophy blossom and collapse with organic grace." (La Société Expéditionnaire) Caroline Weeks A veteran of more than one incarnation of the Bat For Lashes backing band since the very beginning, Caroline Weeks has kept things nice and simple on her debut solo album Songs For Edna, fingerpicked Spanish guitar motifs and subtle washes of clarinet and piano to Caroline’s simple, unadorned phrasing, sweetly lulling and cajoling the brain into a hazy state of bliss. (Manimal Vinyl) Corridor Standing apart from most one-bands with a laptop snd whatever, Corridor’s live performance showcases his raw talent. The virtuostic, gypsy-esque guitar work over looping layers of atmospheres and noise, has audiences dropping jaws. A completely self-taught musician, Corridor’s chops on guitar, cello, and drums would have you think he was classically trained. Riding high on a lot more than simply technical prowess, his debut album Corridor/mdcccclxxxi is a spectral, eerie journey that is at once psychedeiic, haunting, and original. (Manimal Vinyl)
At The First Unitarian Church's Chapel
Saturday July 25th 9:00pm
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Black Moth Super Rainbow Armed with an arsenal of vintage keyboards (monosynths, polysynths, mellotrons, Fender Rhodeses and more), Black Moth crafts mind-blowing, interstellar psychedelic pop. Think Air, but peppier, Bright Black Morning Light but freakier. We really like their new album of crazy, neon-colored synth & vocoder nonsense (it sounds like what we always hoped all those Paper Rad-era Load bands would sound like instead of just obnoxious) Dan Friel (from Parts & Labor) Heaving mass of static beats, monolithic distortion, and bending, diving tones. A unique and uncompromising vibe that sounds unlike anything else we can think of.
At Johnny Brendas
Saturday July 25th 7:30pm (Dont Show Up Late - Show Over By 10pm!)
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Birdsongs of the Mesozoic (feat Roger Miller from Mission of Burma) Birdsongs Of The Mesozoic began in 1980 as a side project by half of Boston's famed rock band, Mission Of Burma: Roger Miller and Martin Swope. Miller and Swope joined forces with Rick Scott and Erik Lindgren. Perhaps because of their tie to the ever-popular Burma or perhaps because of their sheer excellence Birdsongs Of The Mesozoic earned international recognition for their innovative sound. The New York Times called them "the world's hardest rocking chamber music quartet." Their unlikely mix of rock, punk, classical, minimalism, and free-form sound appealed to a broad range of musical tastes. As Roger remembers in the liner notes of their re-issue, "If I had to say what I thought was most unique about the band, it was that we actually played rock clubs and basically pulled off this rather unorthodox thing. Well sure, we pissed off some rockers, but that wasn't really our concern. We were always the square peg in a world of round holes. Our instruments weren't bass, guitar, and drums, but guitar, three keyboards, and drum machine (with turntable, water can, washboard, and clarinet thrown in for good measure!). We played in rock clubs, but read from sheet music. We shared the stage with three-chord rockers, but played music from Brian Eno and Igor Stravinsky One More TBA
At Kungfu Necktie
Saturday July 25th 8:00pm R5 Productions and Dragon Gate USA Present .....
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Dragon Gate USA Wrestling - Philadelphia Debut Appearance! Oh shit! R5 Promoting Wrestling Now!?!?!? Believe it! Dragon Gate USA and R5 Productions are proud to announce a working partnership! We at R5 have been a strong advocate for all things DIY - and this makes for a perfect partnership, as Dragon Gate USA will be holding their inaugural event right here in Philadelphia at the world famous "Arena" (formerly the ECW Arena for all the old heads) on July 25th! Dragon Gate USA blows up all the stereotypes of wrestling you see on TV. This is the most insane wrestling you'll ever see. DGUSA is an extension of the popular Dragon Gate promotion in Japan. These are the most athletic, innovative, cutting edge wrestlers on the planet. You have never seen anything like this before. Go to www.DGUSA.tv for more information. The first four rows and all of the VIP seats are sold out but there are a few remaining tickets below. Get them ASAP as it's going to sell out super soon!
At The Arena (former New Alhambra Arena/ECW Arena)
Tuesday July 28th 8:00pm
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Torche Led by singer/songwriter STEVE BROOKS (ex-FLOOR), the band delivers some massively heavy and insanely catchy heavy metal action, pushed with gloriously sung and harmonized vocal arrangements and monolithic riffs. Includes members of Floor, CAVITY, and TYRANNY OF SHAW. Robotic Empire Harvey Milk Too weird to be metal. Too everything to be anything. A crushing pounding slow motion jam, with howled anguished vocals and thick walls of downtuned guitar, and some weird grinding background drone. So heavy and glacial it makes the Melvins sound like Blink 182. But they remained a mystery that flew under the radar. Henry Owing the owner and publisher of Chunklet was right there every step of the way, a one man Harvey Milk archivist and booster club. Thankfully for all of us us, and for the heavy music lovers of the world who have yet to discover the difficult joy of Harvey Milk, life is is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Their infamous LP "Courtesy And Good Will" is getting reissued again, on Relapse, any day now, there's a BRAND NEW Harvey Milk record due sometime in the next month or so, there are rumors of a deluxe reissue of the long out of print Harvey Milk debut, a serious holy grail, My Love Is Higher Than Your Assessment of What My Love Could Be, maybe with an extra disc, and then there's the brand new 3+ hr long Harvey Milk DVD. Four long years in the making, and it was worth every single second. Most of us who dig Harvey Milk, even those of us who might go so far as to say we are obsessed, never actually got to see the band play live. One More TBA
At The First Unitarian Church
Wednesday July 29th 8:00pm
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Destroyer Don't wanna sound corny, but... awww to hell with it, we've gotta say that Dan Bejar (formly of The New Pornographers) must've plucked his Rubies from the Wicked Witch Of The West's ruby red slippers cause there's some magic happening here. An eccentric blend of folk, glam, psych and pop reaches new heights and depths Over the years, Bejar's music has drawn comparison to the elder likes of Robyn Hitchcock, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie and Cat Stevens. This kinship has primarily resided in the lilting warbly vocal department, but there's also a good deal of similar shading in each of the songwriters' often cryptic and deeply personal tales. Ever the nomadic troubadour traversing the wilds of Canada at whim, Bejar's lyrical storytelling takes a similar roaming, stream of consciousness path. And it's such a pleasure to be able to join him when he performs live. Fantastic in every sense of the word! Iran The noisemaking axis of goodness Iran-- featuring TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone, Return to Cookie Mountain contributor Aaron Aites, and former Grand Mal member Aaron Romanello
At The Sanctuary Of The First Unitarian Church
Thursday July 30th 9:00pm - WPRB 103.3 Presents :
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Polvo First Philly show in like 12 years! One of the most popular and accomplished bands in the arty, noisy indie rock offshoot dubbed math rock, Polvo touched on many of the style's hallmarks: dissonant, intricately layered guitars that often employed alternate tunings; odd, off-kilter rhythms; an emphasis on dense sonic texture; and unorthodox song structures that, nonetheless, were often unconventionally melodic. Additionally, their music had a pronounced Eastern feel that came not only from the Indian and Middle Eastern-style drones in their compositions, but actual Asian instruments as well; that helped set them apart from other post-Sonic Youth/Slint guitar experimentalists. Merge Records Obits Featuring Rick Froberg from Drive Like Jehu / Hot Snakes and members of Edsel. A little like an older wiser Hot Snakes maybe, where the Hot Snakes were all pent up aggression, and wild thrashing garage stomp, the Obits traffic in something much more measured, but no less rocking. Still garage-y and super stomping, but tighter, more varied. Froberg sings as much as he howls and wails, the guitars here don't just crash and clang, they shimmer and twang, there's definitely a surf element, the drums crisp and tight, the guitars spidery and crystalline more than crunchy and heavy. Sub Pop Records.
At Johnny Brendas
Thursday July 30th 8:00pm
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Cage The now "nicer", "reformed" Cage (from his aggressive Eastern Conference Records days) still used the savagely raw and uncompromising imagery that made Cage a rap legend. But instead of focusing his anger towards others his narratives now showcase everything from watching his father shoot heroin, to his own addictions, stints in mental institutions, and the tumultuous days spent cutting an album for Columbia Records. This hopefully was/is the record to set Def Jux back on the right path after their first 4 standout albums. Much of the production comes from El-P, Central Services, and Blockhead, and all three rub heavy falling-down-stairs drums and glitchworks against gorgeously spacey blankets of synth. It even earned a 8.3 on Pitchfork ! Yak Ballz Member of the Weathermen hiphop collective/group. Yak pushes the indie Hip-Hop envelope to its lyrical limit. Armed with rhymes that will resonate with you long after the song as finished, Yak Ballz isn’t the next MC to mimic the great rhymers from New York; he is the next New York MC to do great things. Def Jux (kinda) LTC Sleeps all day. Dwells all night. Probably why you don't know of him. An emcee/producer from the buck county area. Does his best to be true with his words and uphold it with beats rooted in that boom bap we've all grown up loving and bumping. Loves a good time as well.
At The First Unitarian Church
Friday July 31st 7:30pm (Show Over By 10pm - Don't Be Late!)
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Soft Power (feat Mary Timony) Mary Timony (from Helium and her own solo project)'s new band. Including ex-members of Aloha. Gildon Works Homespun shoegaze-y pop, Drifting and atmospheric ... anchor lively ambience with thoughtful songwriting for hypnotic, narcotic effect from right here in Philly! Rarebirds Newly renamed after about a year as the Carolynne McNeel Three, Rarebirds rose from the ashes of McNeel's previous outfit, the softly shoegazing April Disaster. Backed by guys who cut their teeth in Philly bands like Raccoon, the Secession Movement and This Radiant Boy, McNeel sounds steadier and more seductive than ever on Rarebirds' debut Flight Patterns EP. Guests show up to play trumpet, singing saw and glockenspiel, all of which combine with multi-instrumentalist Rory Connell's sneaky versatility to elevate the smoky, twinkling tunes well above standard singer/songwriter fare. Fans of Tsunami and the Spinanes would be wise to take note
At Kungfu Necktie
Saturday August 1st 3:00pm - R5 and Popped Music Present : THE TOTALLY RAGING IN THE ROUND POOL SHOW with ....
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Dan Deacon Dan Deacon is known for his one-man gigs, his glowing green skull, and music that would bring your great-grandmother back from the dead in juiced-up zombie form. But he's switching things up these days with his new album, Bromst. The album isn't quite as all-caps as Deacon's previous work, and instead of doing the solo on-the-floor live thing, he's got a full live ensemble (16+ members) to bring his crazed compositions to life on a North American spring tour. It's going to sound something like Bitches Brew Miles Davis plus spazziness and minus any sort of funk. And squirrel vocals-- lots of squirrel vocals. The fact that this is happening at a pool make sit about 6000X crazier ! No Age Two young heavyweights from the LA Skate / Art / Punk underworld, No Age are comprised of Dean Spunt and Randy Randall, a super-talented noise pop two piece, who until 12th March this year had released no recorded output whatsoever. That changed when they decided to release five ltd. vinyl only releases on a variety of DIY indie labels across the globe on the same day (namely UTR, Deleted Art, Teardrops, Youth Attack, and Dean’s own PPM label), and their debut LP release, ‘Weirdo Rippers’ (on Fat cat), is a collection of recorded highlights taken from the aforementioned releases. Formed from the ashes of the fondly remembered Wives, No Age purvey a stripped, essential, life-affirming skewed take on pop delivered via a clearly defined punk rock aesthetic, taking in noise, energy and melody in equal measure. Sub Pop Records. Deerhunter This band is INSANLEY GOOD. Having already snagged a "Best New Music" from Pitchfork and the critics cant seem to get enough of their two releases. As influenced by blissed out and spacey drones as they are rocking momentum and pop sensibility, it's kind of like an early Factory band doing covers of songs from the first couple U2 records. We could see this creating the same kind of refreshing splash that Broken Social Scene did a few years back as this is a record with enough texture to reel in more experimental minded folks but with enough pizzaz and sleek rock moments to win over the indie-rock crowd. Really good! New Lp On Kranky Records.
At The Flying w Airport & Resort
Monday August 3rd 7:30pm
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The Duke & The King (feat Simone from Felice Bros) The Duke & The King grew out of Simone Felice's decision to take an extended break from The Felice Brothers at the end of 2008, after three years of non-stop touring. He set to work on his third book, and began writing and recording with his longtime friend Burke, himself on leave from recent stints with George Clinton, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and film scoring work for acclaimed french director Cedric Klapisch. The two holed up in splendid isolation at The Chapel with a cache of vintage instruments, and emerged with an album of inspired contradictions which will be released this August. One More TBA
At The First Unitarian Church's Chapel
Monday August 3rd 8:00pm
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The Rural Alberta Advantage The percussive, stripped down indie-folk trio plays acoustic everything, but there's nothing quiet about them. Frontman Nils Edenloff sings in a strained yelp and plays his guitar like he's mad at it. The inspiring DIY success story of the Rural Alberta Advantage has continued to gain momentum and attract fans and followers, with a breakthrough performance at the 2009 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, getting the seal of approval from Pitchfork ("This band could be huge") and a nod as a "buzz band" from every other magazine and blog down there. More glowing press reviews and sold-out club dates in major cities throughout the United States have followed, and the trio of kids from Canada now find themselves signed to Saddle Creek Records. Their self-released album, Hometowns will be released properly for the first time on Saddle Creek in Summer 2009! One More TBA
At Kungfu Necktie
Tuesday August 4th 8:00pm
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Gang Gang Dance Over the course of several years Gang Gang Dance have made the evolution from totally whacked out and hard to describe collage of sound weirdness to slowly injecting more structure and carving out actual songs while still keeping an aura of mystique and playful experimentation in their sound. A kind of hypercolor sheen that provides a psychedelic soundtrack, that sounds a bit like Kate Bush performing at an all night psychedelic rave. Its evident that for the first time in fully realized form the band is really embracing the last word of its moniker, making music for the kind of late night dance parties we'd love to frequent. Maybe it's some of the band members' strong involvement in late night culture as DJ's and partiers over the last few years that has helped shape this exciting shift in their sound. You can tell they've been listening to lots of the most interesting dance music around. But what made us originally fall in love with Gang Gang Dance is still present, their true sense of adventure and a fearless ability to merge influences that usually seem so disparate, into a seamless whole. Not many other bands could have a record with a song that sounds so much like the mostly swirly moments of My Bloody Valentine ("Vacuum") followed by a song with Tinchy Stryder on the mic for a track that would be at home on M.I.A's latest. That is the true beauty of Gang Gang Dance, they really understand how to blend and merge color and sound to create something that can takes on its own life. Hex Message NYC band featuring Dan Hougland of Excepter, Abigail Portner of Rings, Pascal Spengemann of the Taxter and Spengemann gallery. On tour with Gang Gang Dance Mincemeat Or Tenspeed Mincemeat or Tenspeed at first come off as a smart ass take on Steven Reich. However, as the needle grooves through, Mincemeat builds on the riff, shatters some rhythms, and shifts into new hooks. This is loud minimalism and full of all kinds of great ideas. West Philly
At Kungfu Necktie
Wednesday August 5th 8:00pm
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Kitty, Daisy and Lewis 3 super young brothers & sisters who have been getting lots of internet hype and managed to fnd themselve sopening for Coldplay tis summer! Kitty Durham (16) is the youngest of the group and primarily sings and plays drums, harmonica, ukulele, banjo, trombone and guitar. Daisy Durham (21) is the eldest of the group, who primarily sings and plays drums, piano, accordion and xylophone. Lewis Durham (19) is the middle child who sings and plays guitar, piano, banjo, lapsteel and drums. He collects and plays/DJ's 78rpm records and has built a home studio for the band to record in. It consists of 1940's and 50's recording equipment such as 8 track tape machines and vintage BBC and RCA microphones (they do not use computers or any digital format during the recording process). They play a great mix of 40’s/50’s rockabilly and swing, country and western, Hawaiian and rock ‘n’ roll. All with a verve, skill and energy that connects them back to the far past and the super-shiny future. One More TBA
At Kungfu Necktie
Friday August 7th 8:30pm
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Cursive Still holding down the indie rock at Saddle Creek, this is our tenth show for Cursive! They've been around as ong as us starting off in 95, experimenting with elements of indie rock and eclectic post-hardcore to fashion a unique sound. The lineup has stayed remarkably concsistant for the most part with just founding drummer Clint Schnase leaving the band on this latest album. He's been replaced by touring drummer Cornbread Compton (from Engine Down), and the band has continued onward with its revised lineup, ringing in 2009 with the release of their latest album "Mama, I'm Swollen". They'll be playing tons of old stuff plus a bit of the new for you! Two More TBA
At The First Unitarian Church
Tuesday August 11th 8:00pm
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The Warlocks The Warlocks have been making a name for themselves for several years with their own brand of psychedelic rock - a swirling grind that conjures the Velvet Underground, The Stooges, Spaceman 3, Neu!, Can, and early Pink Floyd. They deliver the sounds and sights from their powerful, hallucinatory world that these synthetic times need and would do well not to ignore. At the vortex of The Warlocks's cross-fire hurricane - two drummers, four guitarists, bass and keyboards - is guitarist / bassist / lead vocalist Bobby Hecksher. He writes all of the band's songs, which range from fourteen-minute gotterdammerung assaults to pastoral acoustic-strummed meditations; from amazing pop songs to addictive guitar mayhem that anchors the trip. Hecksher was in the Brain Jonestown Massacre for a while, a few years ago, and also played on Beck's Stereo Pathetic Soul Manure album, so you know he's not just blowing smoke up your ass. The Vandelles The Vandelles run with folks like A Place To Bury Strangers, but their music isn't quite like anyone else's on the scene. Yes, it's pop songs laden with feedback and noise guitar, but these pop songs hearken back all the way to the 1950's and 60's, rockabilly and surf tunes at the core, despite the psych-influenced walls of sound. Morning After Girls Australian ex-pats now living in NYC, the Morning After Girls recall prime-era shoegaze outfits like Ride (whose Mark Gardener made a guest appearance one one of the group’s early EPs). Where many of their peers put emphasis on volume, the Girls know the power of a good, woozy melody. Their best moments top churning guitars with clean, aching vocals. If your biggest complaint about Loveless was not being able to make out the lyrics, you'll love these guys.
At Kungfu Necktie
Wednesday August 12th 7:30pm * Seated Chapel Show *
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Franz Nicolay Franz Nicolay is that dapper, mustachioed multi-instrumentalist and man-about-town you’ve seen with such groups as The Hold Steady and World/Inferno Friendship Society. On Major General, he steps up to the spotlight with a melodramatic grab-bag of full-throated songs, stories, and days of wine & roses; shamelessly strident, stentorian and more than a little sentimental. Major General is rich with tales of punk-rock disillusionment, redemption, nostalgic regret, ruthless self-interrogations & reinvention, and defiant yet affectionate apologies. It’s a new look for the stylishly vaudevillian jack-of-all-trades with the Jimmy Durante and death’s-head-accordion tattoos. A new stop on a hobo’s-trail of intelligent, incisive hedonism that’s taken him through anarcho-circus punk, Balkan-gypsy, new chamber music, and anthemic classic rock. Diana Lee "Originally from Tampa, now living in West Philadelphia.I love whiskey.Hail satan.
At The First Unitarian Church's Chapel
Thursday August 13th 8:30pm
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Marduk For those new to Black Metal legends Marduk, the thing with them is they are fast. Really fast. Furious, relentless, the embodiment of pure black buzz, witn a unswerving commitment to blasphemy and extremity. Having been a band for almost twenty years now, Marduk are one of the better-known bands on the Scandinavian black metal scene. They began as more of a standard death metal band with a black metal influence, but have come to be known for their style of super extreme black metal ("the most blasphemous band in the world") which tends to focus on themes of warfare and anti-Christian sentiment. One of only four US shows! Withered Mammoth blackened death metal w/ a sludge assault! Massive guitar riffs and blistering drum battery intertwine themselves to create the essence of brutality! This is not for the weak at heart! For fans of Mastodon, Dissection and early Entombed. Black Anvil Influenced by the godfathers of the current (black) metal scene, Celtic Frost, Venom, Possessed, Darkthrone and Messiah and the underworld of one of the biggest cities of the world, Black Anvil lurks in the shadows of the city and deliberately waits for their vicious attack of sinister thrash/black metal. With its members having played in bands like Deathcycle, Kill Your Idols, Madball and various other hardcore bands, they now have given in for their common love of the dark side of the musical spectrum
At Johnny Brendas
Friday August 14th, Saturday August 15th and Sunday August 16th
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THIS IS HARDCORE - 2009 It's back! Our fouth annual hardcore fest! This year's lineup inclides (alphabetical) : BAD SEED / BANE / BITTER END / BLACKLISTED / BRAIN DEAD / CEREMONY / COKE BUST / COLD WORLD / CONVICTED / CRUEL HAND / CUT IT OUT / FLOORPUNCH / FORCEFED / FOUNDATION / GIVING CHASE / GUNS UP / HAVE HEART / HOODS / KNOW THE SCORE / LET DOWN / MINDSET / MOTHER OF MERCY / MY TURN TO WIN / NAYSAYER / PULLING TEETH / REACH THE SKY / REIGN SUPREME / SHIPWRECK / SLUMLORDS / STRENGTH FOR A REASON / SUICIDE FILE / THE CARRIER / THE KILLER / THE MONGOLOIDS / TRAPPED UNDER ICE / UNTIL THE END / V.O.D. / WISDOM IN CHAINS
At The Starlight Ballroom
460 N 9th Street (Just below 9th & Spring Garden Sts)
Saturday August 15th 8:00pm
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Passion Pit 2009's MGMT? Not to say that they sound like them, but the hype around this band is HUGE. Passion Pit began as a one-man project of singer and songwriter Michael Angelakos to produce a Valentine's Day gift for his girlfriend. The gift an EP entitled "Chunk of Change", soon wound up in the hands of friends and acquaintances, who were enthralled with the work. Eventually, Passion Pit became not only a vehicle for the romantic expressions of Angelakos' heart but a full-fledged band. Fats forward to this spring and the band is selling tons of records, selling out shows everywhere and mentioned on every blog ever. Somehow this is their very first Philly show. Exciting! Get tickets now before they are $75 on craiglist. Two More TBA
At The First Unitarian Church
Saturday August 15th 9:00pm
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Dungen This band is so awesome! Meet Gustav Estjes (a.k.a. Dungen), a young twenty-something multi-instrumentalist who must be drinking from the same mystical river as his fellow countrymen. Spaced out, Beatles-eque harmonies, dueling fuzz guitars, spastic cymbal heavy drumming, and lots of musical diversions. Estjes, whom handles a majority of the instruments (recorded - not live) including the brain-frying guitar solos, as well as his backing musicians are all virtuosos with amazing, multi-faceted arrangements that weave through spacey psych-pop, blistering Canterbury inspired jams, Swedish folk and even a few excursions into free jazz - and this can often be within one song. There's a lot to digest here, but Estjes keeps you entranced with his cosmic, hook-filled melodies that seem to come from a different time and place (all sung in his native tongue), always pulling you back in after a long extended freak-out. A great deal of hype and praise from Pitchfork has made them one of the biggest international psych bands today! Woods Lackadaisical, lo-fi foly pop. Complete with falsetto vocals, clumsy percussion and reverb on -everything-. Dense layers of woozy vocals and weird Casio sounds busy the songs as small details and hidden instruments reveal themselves in a sea of psychedelic clatter. Super warped and drugged out. One of them Best New Music bands and a perfect pairing with Dungen!
At Johnny Brendas
Saturday August 15th 7:30pm - Early Start - Show Will Be over By 10pm !
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Drug Rug This Cambridge, Mass., couple's press sheet accurately touted their debut as "Joanna Newsom jamming with Keith Richards," others may think of Fleetwood Mac. But I call Drug Rug the East Coast's answer to Blitzen Trapper, filling 4-tracks with shambolic roots-rock louding up the basement and sacrificing the technical virtuosity of the Fiery Furnaces for more stable tunes. One More TBA
At Kungfu Necktie
Thursday August 20th 5:00pm
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The Scene Aesthetic Wwo-piece acoustic band based out of Seattle, Washington The Color Fred The Color Fred is a band headed by former Taking Back Sunday guitarist and backup singer Fred Mascherino. The band got their name by a poll taken on the internet and The Color Fred was declared the fans favorite name. Fred left Taking Back Sunday to concentrate on this full time. Equal Vision Records The Ready Set The Ready Set, the brainchild of Fort Wayne, Indiana’s Jordan Witzigreuter is a one-man alternative pop band Stephen Jerzak Stephen Jerzak is a now seventeen year old solo artist from La Crosse WI. He reach the #1 unsigned artist spot not too long ago, which proved that onl 12 year old girls listen to music on myspace. Tyler Williams Surpisingly not awful emo singer/songwritter stuff from LA
At The Barbary
Saturday August 22nd 7:00pm
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Bouncing Souls The Bouncing Souls started out in 1989 with the intention of playing loud fast three-chord party music around their native New Jersey. Considerable touring and partying were to follow before the band struck a deal with BYO Records in 1995. Not only did they re-release their debut album along with their follow-up, Maniacal Laughter, but they were also starting to make a name for themselves by opening for NOFX, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, 7 Seconds, and the Descendents, among other big names. Their style of singalong, hard-hitting, and passionate pop-punk caught the ears of Epitaph Records in 1997. In that same year, their self-titled third album was released, which not only called attention to the Bouncing Souls around the world, but also enabled them to leave their full-time jobs. The Souls have been tearing it up for twenty years now and we cant wait for this one! 7 Seconds Formed in the early '80s hardcore punk legends, 7 Seconds has been among the longest lived of any group from the first wave of Cali punk (forming in Reno, NV, and eventually relocating to Sacramento). They'll be playing all the familiar classics. Radical! None More Black For those unfamiliar, NMB is a punk band from the Mid-Atlantic region, comprised of somewhat attractive dudes who have all been in other bands you've heard of (Kid Dynamite, Paint It Black etc). Their songs are catchy and fresh sounding, with a fair dosage of "woah"s to keep you humming the songs to yourself for days
At The Trocadero Theater
Sunday August 23rd 7:00pm
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Bouncing Souls The Bouncing Souls started out in 1989 with the intention of playing loud fast three-chord party music around their native New Jersey. Considerable touring and partying were to follow before the band struck a deal with BYO Records in 1995. Not only did they re-release their debut album along with their follow-up, Maniacal Laughter, but they were also starting to make a name for themselves by opening for NOFX, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, 7 Seconds, and the Descendents, among other big names. Their style of singalong, hard-hitting, and passionate pop-punk caught the ears of Epitaph Records in 1997. In that same year, their self-titled third album was released, which not only called attention to the Bouncing Souls around the world, but also enabled them to leave their full-time jobs. The Souls have been tearing it up for twenty years now and we cant wait for this one! Lifetime Originally forming in early '90s New Jersey, the legendary Lifetime had the dubious honor of watching most of its peers fade out or fall off. Rather than wallowing in nostalgia, like fellow celebrated Jersey musicians, the band became its own boss, reinventing its sound, leaving a hardcore-by-the-rules scene to decide for itself. Many bands have since decided to further explore Lifetime's blueprint (for better or worse) - Allowing the emotional cracks of its early days to fuel the passionately crafted classics of its later period, Lifetime draws from a tradition of melodic rockers ever committed to maintaining the bite of punk's explosive side. Tim Barry Singer/guitarist from Avail. Barry is touring in support of his own folk debut, Rivanna Junction.
At The Trocadero Theater
Sunday August 23rd 8:00pm
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Nebula These ex-Fu Manchu folks play fuzzed out, drugged out, groovy stoner rock and play it well. And just because this is nothing new, doesn't mean it isn't still loads better than 90% of stoner rock. 'Cause it is. Entrance Band Singer and upside-down-guitarist-extraordinaire Guy Blakeslee (Convocation Of) has formed Entrance into a shockingly explosive power trio that merges the freakouts of the rock-underground with a universal melody and groove designed to reverse-brainwash the catatonic music industry into a new revolution. With Paz Lenchantin on bass (A Perfect Circle, Zwan) and Derek W. James on drums leads Blakeslee's old and new material into terrain that knows no limits to scenes, styles, or sonics. On tour w/ Sonic Youth right now! One More TBA
At Johnny Brendas
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Lemonade Laptop tropicalia electro punk? Is that it? We can’t even tell frankly, and that’s a large part of their appeal. Casio beats, synthesizers, Happy Mondays-esque chanting and bursts of noise are all part of the plan for Lemonade. Cale Parks Cale has held down the rhythm and pulse in such critically acclaimed and adventurous "indie rock" bands as Aloha, White Williams and Cex. His solo work has, since it's inception, been a foray deep into texture, rhythm, pure sound and onwards into the heart of the song. The repetition of Steve Reich, the sadness of Arvo Part, the electronic textures of Mum. 2whil indebted to the dark 80s British electronics of New Order and Depeche Mode. Polyvinyl Records.
At Kungfu Necktie
OTHER UPCOMING SHOWS TO KEEP AN EYE ON !
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