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gloss ~ rachel reale ~ eliora

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 PMglossGloss, a Philadelphia-based pop fusion band formed in 2019, comprises the dynamic talents of Isabella Amada (bass), Corinne Kite-Dean (guitar), Mollie Schechter (drums), and Sophia Grosshauser (vocals/keys/aux percussion). Emerging from a desire to address the gender gap in music at the University of the Arts, Mollie and Sophia initiated the formation in 2019. Drawing influences from jazz, synth pop, funk, Latin, and more, Gloss’s sound defies easy categorization. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Gloss persisted in creating music, releasing their first EP with remote collaborations. Their momentum accelerated after landing notable gigs, including opening for Pom Pom Squad and Fleece. The band’s second EP, “Are You Okay?,” sold out its release show in less than a week, marking a significant milestone. With a growing fan base and a commitment to reinventing their discography, Gloss signed with management, Elton Audio, in 2023, signaling a new era of dedication and creativity for the band.https://glossbandofficial.bandcamp.com/Rachel Realehttps://rachelreale.bandcamp.com/Eliorahttps://eliora.bandcamp.com/

Harvey Street Collective ~ The Carraways ~ Bren

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 PMHarvey Street CollectiveFormed in the summer of 2021, Harvey Street Collective has quickly become a staple in the Raleigh music scene. Through original songs that have become local favorites such as “Irish Goodbye” and “Betty”, as well as a handful of sold out shows playing with the likes of The Futurebirds, The Stews, Susto and many more, they have created a sound that resonates with music goers all over the state. With their debut EP “Gone for a While,” Harvey Street Co is expanding further on the discography and fan base that they’ve been developing over the past year.https://open.spotify.com/artist/3frExpZk1LFeN2oamttw0d?si=0hfoovVhQcuQANvd-uUn0ghttps://www.instagram.com/harveystreetco/?hl=enhttps://harveystreet.co/The CarrawaysThe Carraways are a new indie rock unit out of Philadelphia PA with intent to rock your socks off with reckless abandon. With a singular focus on catchy songwriting and dance-inducing instrumentals, they pride themselves on a tight and energetic live show, and a sincere message of vulnerability and love for music. Fall 2024 will bring a full length Carraways project consisting of the original music written in their first year together.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6rZgj9zxhFmX5JUv6SLkH5?si=Ed8lkfXnRFKD_Sfp9IoihgBrenBren is a freshly Philly-based singer/songwriter writing cathartic pop tunes from a punk heart. Having moved over 10 times in her life, dropped out of college, ended and started new relationships, Bren knows a thing or two about unexpected change. Breaking through self-doubt is a common theme throughout her writing. Distilling influences ranging from Elliott Smith to Mitski to the Pixies, Bren’s music shares familiar sentiments of vulnerability and introspection, serving as your companion for feelings you may not have even realized you had. https://www.instagram.com/whatthebrenhttps://www.tiktok.com/@whatthebrenhttps://www.facebook.com/whatthebren

Lauran Hibberd

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 PMLauran HibberdLife, as Ronan Keating famously once sang, is a rollercoaster – you’ve just got to ride it. Over the last 12 months, Lauran Hibberd has been strapped into a journey resembling hurtling along a loop-the-looping track, being thrown up to dizzying highs before plummeting to life-changing lows and back again. In August 2022, as her hook-filled triumph of a debut album ‘Garageband Superstar’ was soaring into the UK Top 40, she was grieving for her father, who’d died in the weeks ahead of the release. “A lot of stuff happened to me around that time – I lost my dad, I went through my first big break-up, I was living on my own for the first time,” she reflects now. It would have made sense if this intense period of grief, change and adaptation had left the 26-year-old needing to hit pause and focus on something other than music for a moment. Writing, though, became a way for her to deal with and continue processing the things she was going through. As she re-entered sessions in the studio, her second album ‘Girlfriend Material’ “just fell out” of her. “It felt like it needed to happen. I felt so much freer and a bit more capable of writing about certain topics than I did before,” she reasons. “It’s like, for the first album, someone sent me to Spain without me knowing any Spanish, and I’ve been like, ‘I’ll figure it out’. This time, I’ve had a year of learning Spanish, and I can ask for the time.” Now more confident and comfortable in the language of songwriting, the new album takes the foundations Hibberd started laying on ‘Garageband Superstar’ and builds them up several accomplished storeys. The tongue-in-cheek humour that won her praise from the likes of DIY, NME, Rolling Stone UK, Kerrang!, Radio 1 and more is still present, but it’s joined by new layers of nuance and candidness – think songs that can make you laugh, cry and feel less alone, all within under four minutes. Sonically, too, she’s entering new ground, bringing together forever influences like Avril Lavigne, Weezer and Green Day with the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Liz Phair and Taylor Swift. 

Cathedral Bells ~ Rew ~ Lost Film

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 PMCathedral BellsIt’s still in the hazy dream pop realm, but with a harder-hitting, shoegazier edge at times too – Brooklyn VeganFeeling quite close to the wistful romanticism and pop allure of The Cure. Yet, Messore and company also shade the track with plenty of warm hues, layering in dreamy instrumentation and placing the track’s mood under the waning light of sunset – Under The RadarBorn in the depths of obscure analog gems, comes Orlando, Florida’s shoegaze-by-way-of-bedroom-pop Cathedral Bells formed by Matt Messore in late 2018.RewRew is a dedicated musician from the suburbs of Delaware, shapes his unique sound from shoegaze, emo, grunge, and bedroom pop influences. Overseeing every step of the process — from writing and recording to mixing and mastering — he creates authentic music that resonates with many. His lyrics, deeply personal yet universally relatable, strike a chord with listeners. Working from his Delaware base, Rew quietly enriches the alternative music scene with his heartfelt compositions. REWIN is his first LP to be released on Philadelphia’s Born Losers Records.Lost Filmhttps://www.instagram.com/lostfilmband/

From Indian Lakes ~ Dirt Buyer

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 PMFrom Indian Lakeshttps://fromindianlakes.bandcamp.com/Dirt Buyerhttps://dirtbuyer.bandcamp.com/

Nervous Nikki & The Chill Pills ~ Lunison ~ Drift

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 PMNervous Nikki & The Chill PillsNervous Nikki and the Chill Pills are an indie rock band based in the suburbs of Philly led by drummer and vocalist Nicole Bauza. Sonically, they orbit in a unique asteroid belt of influences; a seldom seen place where rock and roll, hip hop, and folk music float together in unison. Together Nicole, Nathan, Doug, and Kendal bring you punchy bass lines, melodic guitar riffs, and group singing powered by raw emotion.https://linktr.ee/nervousnikkiLunisonCombining the instrumental prowess of Dire Straits and Dawes with the vocal/lyrical freneticism of The Arctic Monkeys and Spoon, Lunison are a mixture of lunacy and unison – chaos and order. https://linktr.ee/lunison_musicDriftDrift is a Philadelphia based Indie-Rock band formed during their time at Drexel University, consisting of Ben Weiss on vocals/guitar, Ryan O’Grady on lead guitar, Henry Merker on bass, and Tristan Walker on drums. In 2019, Drift released their debut album, ‘Reflection(s),’ through Drexel’s Mad Dragon Music Group. Their music draws influences from indie rock, pop, and progressive rock. Drift recently released their latest single, ‘Asphalt,’  on February 23rd, 2024 and are incredibly excited to continue sharing their music!https://driftphilly.com/

Planet Booty ~ MINKA

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 PMPlanet Bootyhttps://planetbooty.bandcamp.com/MINKAhttps://weareminka.bandcamp.com/

Bad Bad Hats ~ Pronoun

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 Bad Bad Hats The Minneapolis, Minnesota duo Bad Bad Hats are named after a little-known song from “Madeline,” a beloved children’s book series about a mischievous young girl and her yellow-clad classmates. Founded by singer/songwriter Kerry Alexander and guitarist Chris Hoge, the band traffics in similarly playful concepts and warm scenes of youth. Bad Bad Hats are celebrated for crispy, lived-in melodies, big choruses that stick for days, and an easy musicianship that carries across their eclectic, wide-ranging releases. The band’s lead singer Kerry Alexander grew up between Tampa, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama. As a child, she was a student of the glossy MTV pop that defined the early 2000s, as well as the David Bowie and Tom Petty CDs her parents would play while making dinner. Singer songwriters like Alanis Morissette, Kim Deal, and later, Michelle Branch, were an early inspiration for Kerry: after discovering songwriting as a profession while watching American Idol, the young teenaged Kerry began filling binders with songs, planning to one day write hit records for stars. As her confidence grew, Kerry began testing her performance chops at open mic nights, and eventually began sharing demos on Myspace, where she first connected with Chris Hoge, a savvy guitarist and classmate at the small liberal arts school Macalester College. The pair’s chemistry was undeniable, sharing common tastes in songwriting and sound, and they flourished creatively–and, soon, as a couple. They refined demos together and gigged around the Twin Cities, where they received consistently strong responses from friends who’d come to their shows. Soon, Kerry and Chris were assembling their first EP, “It Hurts,” and catching the ear of local indie labels. After fleshing out the line up with bassist Noah Boswell, Bad Bad Hats was officially born. “Psychic Reader,” BBH’s debut LP, arrived in 2015. Led by the ebullient single “Midway,” the album highlighted the band’s cinematic sound, punchy rhythm sections, and Kerry’s heart-aching vocals. With “Psychic Reader,” the band expanded their audience beyond local Twin Cities venues, as their music spread organically via college radio and shared links. New fans seemed to discover the music daily, their growth coincided with a renaissance in young bedroom musicians via streaming through the 2010s. With their follow up full length albums “Lightning Round” (2018) and “Walkman” (2021), Bad Bad Hats expanded their sound and look, with hilariously DIY music videos that cast the band as ice hockey players, Elvis impersonators, secret agents and more. In the years since their initial noodling around St. Paul, Bad Bad Hats have toured globally with peers like The Beths and Hippo Campus, and storied acts like The Front Bottoms and the aforementioned Michelle Branch, who picked them up for her 2022 headlining world tour. It was a full-circle moment for Kerry, one that she made clear on stage at each show.PronounWhat once seemed like a fever to Vellturo has evolved into a nearly a decade journey and a full fledged career as PRONOUN. Started back in 2015 in the corner of her Bushwick apartment, Vellturo was struck with sudden heartbreak, deeming the creation of PRONOUN and her debut EP the only thing that kept her from destroying herself.

Mark Shiiba ~ Justin Mazer

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 PMMark ShiibaNavigating the intricate tapestry of military life, the laid-back vibes of Southern California, and the poignant emotional depths of loss, Mark Shiiba immerses you in a musical journey that resonates on a profound level. His dynamic sound serves as a cathartic fusion of acoustic honesty and electric energy. After spending 6 years in the Navy honing his songwriting craft, Mark serendipitously met Colorado based singer-songwriter Daniel Rodriguez in a backyard in San Diego while Daniel was opening for Gregory Alan Isakov and The Lumineers during their west coast Brightside tour. Daniel was so inspired by Mark’s song “Bones” that it led to Daniel producing Mark’s first full length record titled “Bones” which will be released in 2024. Mark released his first EP, “Sunny Days,” along with a handful of singles, including “Wake Up”, “Here We Go,” “You’re Made for Falling in Love,” and “Christmas by the Fire.” while he was in Charleston, South Carolina while studying Naval Nuclear Power. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GwrlLHprqqy29GK9JnmY9?si=Y3L2FWXsSv-gvhwbzSrheghttps://markshiiba.comhttps://www.instagram.com/markshiibamusic/https://www.tiktok.com/@markshiibaJustin MazerJustin is a Pennsylvania native and Philadelphia based guitarist who has worked as a sideman for various artists such as Daniel Rodriguez, John Craigie, Grahame Lesh, Dave Bruzza, Pat Finnerty, Ryan Montbleau, Yarn, Madeline Hawthorne and others.   Following the release of his three debut records in 2021, Justin is beginning to focus more energy on developing his version of reflective and spacious lo-fi guitar centric instrumental music.  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GyrThK2ntqqSua2TonCw4?si=sjHgmF-ZSO27lEEHBtT2uw

Elita ~ Pink Blush

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 PMElitaGrowing up in Cupids, Newfoundland, Canada, a town of less than 800 people, Elita spent most of her childhood in isolation. With encouragement from her parents, she developed artistic skills in photography, drawing, dancing, singing and music. She changed high schools frequently as a teenager. Feeling removed from friends, she found comfort in social media, where she began gaining a following on instagram in 2015, and began modeling. In 2017, Elita launched her own business, designing zines and a few years later, a weapons jewelry line. That same year, she met her boyfriend, Tim. Although Elita hadn’t engaged in anything musically since she was a teenager, Tim recognized her musical potential and encouraged her to start singing again. The couple recorded a cover of ‘After Hours’ by the Velvet Underground. With a growing interest in the cinematic arts, Elita focused on writing a movie script with Tim (to no success). However this attempt at collaboration led to them writing their first single, ‘I Hate Everyone But You’ (2018). They had no intention of making the song public, but after recording a test demo, they decided to release it. Tim concentrated on writing more songs with his bandmates, and sending these instrumentals to Elita who would write lyrics and perform vocals. This collaboration led to the eventual recording and release of Elita’s debut EP, ‘Sick Girl’ (2019), which was followed by the ‘Blood Sucker’ (2020) and ‘Anxiety Angel’ (2021) EPs. The projects combined have over 30M streams.Pink BlushPink Blush is an electrifying indie alternative rock band based out of Philadelphia, PA. Composed of Amber Lewandowski, Jordan Phipps, Joshua Hayes & Jake Soojian, Pink Blush strives to create catchy melodies & honest lyrics paired with powerful guitars & drums that make you want to move your feet.

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