Sacred Monsters ~ You’re Laughing ~ Comprador
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 PMShow: 7:30 PMSacred MonstersHailing from the streets and suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, Sacred Monsters bring forth a unique blend of raw emotion and unapologetic energy, crafting what they proudly dub as “sad girl rock.” Their music resonates with all of life’s trials and tribulations, delivered with a fierce femininity that’s as empowering as it is relatable.Drawing inspiration from the grunge-infused sounds of Veruca Salt and The Breeders, while also tipping their hat to the catchy hooks of Weezer, Sacred Monsters carve out their own sonic niche in the indie rock scene. Their songs are a cathartic journey through heartache and introspection, wrapped in layers of gritty guitar riffs and infectious melodies. With each chord and every lyric, Sacred Monsters invite you to embrace the complexity of being a sad (insert gender here) rocker, unafraid to delve into the darkness while always seeking the light.You’re LaughingYOU’RE LAUGHING makes angular rock music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.CompradorComprador is an American rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since 2001, the band has consisted of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Patrick Wilson (drums, backing vocals), Brian Bell (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Scott Shriner (bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). They have sold 10 million albums in the US and more than 35 million worldwide.
All the Living and the Dead ~ Mesmer ~ Dark Arc
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 PMShow: 7:30 PMAll the Living and the Dead (Vinyl Release Show!)All the Living and the Dead is a five-piece, Philly-based indie pop rock band that blends the energy of rock with multi-layered vocal harmonies. Formed in 2022, the members have played in and around the Philly scene in bands such as The Bigger Lovers, Mason Porter, Missing Palmer West, and Space Ate Mafia.https://atlatd.com/MesmerUsing the tried-and-true rock ‘n’ roll trio format, Mesmer bounces between concise, 3-minute pop songs and guitar freak-outs twice that length. First active in the mid-90s to early aughts, they took a 20-something year break to play in other bands like Lefty’s Deceiver, Audible, The Bigger Lovers, Future Tips, Swivel Chairs, Static Shapes and more. They’re back now. https://mesmer-phl.bandcamp.com/Dark ArcDARK ARC was born from a collective passion for 70’s riff rock reminiscent of iconic bands like Blue Öyster Cult, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath. Led by dynamic singer/guitarist Kristine Kennedy, who pulled stints as a bassist in various Philly bands such as Lefty’s Deceiver, Audible, and Rhode Island, as well as a notable tenure as guitarist for Mazarin (later rebranded as Light Heat). Rounding out the rhythm section are drummer Bret Tobias, renowned as the frontman of Bigger Lovers and currently active with The Bret Tobias Set, and bassist Ed Hogarty who, keeping it all in the family, was also in Bigger Lovers and Lefty’s Deceiver.Together, DARK ARC channels the raw energy and timeless allure of heavy chords, pounding drums, and intricate bass lines, offering a celebration of the sheer power and sonic depth of classic rock while drawing on their diverse influences. They began playing live in 2023 with a show at Ortliebs and then opening for Chicago gut-punch Djunah at Silk City. They are currently recording their first batch of original songs.
Lazyacres ~ Forrest Isn’t Dead ~ Slow Funeral ~ 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: 6:00 PMShow: 6:30 PMLazyacresFormed in March 2023, Lazyacres is the dreamy, indie surf-inspired solo project of Josh Owens (Vox/Guitar). With ever so talented lifelong friends Anant Murty (Guitar), Brandon Pirrocco (Drums), and Mason Jones (Bass) thrown into the mix, the project has molded from the original solo EP “Rookie” into a collective group effort, with hard-hitting washed out melodies and dynamic instrumentals. 4 new singles are planned to release in late Summer 2024.https://lazyacres.bandcamp.com/album/rookieForrest Isn’t Deadhttps://forrestisntdead.com/ Slow FuneralSlow Funeral is the alias of South Carolina musician Mary Norris, who is known for her abraded musical and lyrical vulnerability. Her alt-rock project is a marriage of 90s influences such as Radiohead, The Cranberries, Jeff Buckley, and Nirvana paired with Americana influences Jason Isbell, Bruce Springsteen, and John Prine. Slow Funeral shows have been making early impact in the southeast, having shared the stage with acts like Slothrust, Owen (Mike Kinsella of American Football), Chase Petra, Molly Martin, and more. https://www.instagram.com/slowfuneralDrift https://driftphilly.bandcamp.com/
Adjective Animal ~ The Lunar Year ~ Expo
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 PMShow: 8:00 PMAdjective AnimalBaltimore music scene’s “secret weapon” Jon Birkholz’ solo project Adjective Animal blurs the lines between digital and analog within the indie rock format. After the success of self produced 2021’s America’s Got Talons” (featured in Spin Magazine’s best albums of 2021) Adjective Animal followed up with album “Every Moment (is) a Portrait) recorded at Wrightway Studios. Recommended if you like Postal Service, Japanese Breakfast, and Television. https://open.spotify.com/artist/02TAj5TqryP1rWFpj2V3Yt?si=cxNcuIB0TaGsmkCtlCk_CgThe Lunar YearThe Lunar Year is a rock and roll band from Philadelphia and Katie Hackett is the psychedelic rock and roll poet of The Lunar Year. After releasing her first two albums in the indie folk/post rock genres (Herodias, 2017) (katie bird, 2020), the project was reborn in 2022 in its current form: an art rock band exploring queerness, environmentalism and the surreal. The band went on 3 full length tours in 2023 in support of their new single Don’t Kiss Strangers, and have recently opened for international touring acts BODEGA and Grace Cummings. Hackett has also scored for film, having been featured at the London International Animation Festival, Viet Film Fest and MAM Festival. Her songs have been featured on comedian Chris Gethard’s New Jersey is the World, MTV’s Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2.https://thelunaryear.bandcamp.com/track/porcelainExpoExperimental psych trio from Philly.https://expobandphl.bandcamp.com/album/expo
Attack Dog ~ Squiggler ~ Nothing Wrong ~ Common Crime
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 PMShow: 6:30 PMAttack DogAttack Dog is a rock band from Philadelphia. They are equally influenced by the Grateful Dead and Black Flag.https://attackdog.bandcamp.com SquigglerSquiggler is an indie rock project by Chris Fortunato, a musician and electrical engineer. Squiggler’s first EP, Haunted, released in 2022, pairs a rock-n-roll rhythm section with acoustic instruments and stacked vocal harmonies. The name of the project was inspired by Chris’s dog, Islay, who squiggles all around the sidewalk following scents during walks. We hope to squiggle with you soon.https://www.instagram.com/squigglerband Nothing WrongNothing Wrong is a Philly punk rock band. Sonically dense and urgent yet brimming with pop sensibility and pensive, triumphant lyricism, they have one goal: to get stuck in your head. Formed in 2019, flatlined in 2020, and resuscitated in 2024 with a renewed sense of purpose, NW is a relentless grin in a late capitalist hellscape.https://linktr.ee/nothingwrongphl Common CrimePhiladelphia’s own Common Crime takes influence from a lot of the bands that came out of its underground scene. Pulling influence from bands like Title Fight, PUP, Basement, The Menzingers, and other bands alike to make a perfect blend of emo inspired riffs and pop punk hooks. Loud, brash, and set on their mission to create a modern sound with classic twists. Former members of Young & Heartless and other scene veterans have come together to make new songs that will hopefully spark the next generation of noise makers.https://commoncrimephl.com
Karl Blau ~ Atmospheric Streams
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 PMShow: 7:45 PMKarl BlauKarl Blau is an American indie rock and country vocalist, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but originally from Anacortes, Washington. A member of the Knw-Yr-Own/K Records collective, he is known for his musical output, live shows, and self recording and distribution. Blau incorporates elements of folk, dub, R&B, bossa nova, grunge, hip hop, drone, country, & worldbeat.https://www.karlblau.com/Atmospheric StreamsWith a new sound clearly apparent following lineup changes and an evolving songwriting approach, Atmospheric Streams is the latest iteration of Britt Thomas and her group (formerly Britt Thomas and the Breaker Boys). Combining dream-inspired lyrics, a new appreciation for technical chord and rhythmic choices, and a collaborative group ethos, the new album Looking Sideways is a romp through psychedelia, rock and world music-inspired compositions. Backed up by drummer Danny Albi, guitarist Todd Faustnacht, keyboardist Jeff Gregorio, and bassist Aaron Jollay, Atmospheric Streams crafts mystery and elation into their songs with a nod to Echoes-era Pink Floyd, early Fairport Convention, and the Velvet Underground’s Loaded. Experimentation and technicality are focus points on the new album, and you can hear a certain Krautrock influence on tunes like “Walls” and “Looking Sideways” ‒ inspired in part by Britt’s birthplace of Frankfurt, Germany, where she spent portions of her childhood. The vocal harmonies on songs like “Edge of a Dream,” and, “Thought Sound Vibration,” allude to the styles of Grace Slick and Jefferson Airplane, Neko Case, and Fairport Convention. https://atmosphericstreams.bandcamp.com/album/looking-sideways
Shop Talk ~ Problem Addicts ~ Membrains
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 PMShow: 8:00 PMShop Talk“NYC punk that sounds like it was transported from another dimension. Anthemic and addictive, but dark and dreary, like London and pre-hardcore L.A. mingling somewhere mysterious. The psychobilly tinges and warbly vocals really solidify SHOP TALK as a band who sound like…SHOP TALK. Which is a feat in itself, but they’re also really fukkn good at it.” —Maximum Rocknrollhttps://shoptalk.bandcamp.com/album/the-offering-ep-2Problem Addicthttps://www.instagram.com/problemaddict610 Membrainshttps://membrains.bandcamp.com/
Feaster ~ Sunglass ~ Meteor Police ~ El Dingo
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 PMShow: 7:30 PMFeasterA comic psychedelic rock gumbo. https://linktr.ee/feasterbandSunglassSuburban desert rock from Jersey. https://linktr.ee/sunglass.rockMeteor PoliceJersey Shore post-noise disco funk. https://linktr.ee/MeteorPoliceEl DingoUnfiltered bastard sound from New Jersey. https://linktr.ee/eldingo
Cat in the Wall ~ Klark Sound
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: 6:30PMShow: 7:00PMCat in the WallCat in the Wall is a Philly based Alternative Rock Fusion band that has been playing together and releasing music consistently since they met in 2013. Pat, Jon, and the two Kyle’s quickly became best friends, bonding over It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Foo Fighters. As they got older and their music tastes broadened, Cat in the Wall started to incorporate elements of jazz, funk, and indie rock into their music. Over the years, Cat in the Wall has released two EPs, two singles, and their debut album, Now You’re Talkin’ My Language, which came out in March of 2020.https://catinthewall.bandcamp.com/Klark SoundClark Hamilton is a sensitive musician with extraordinary ability. His arrangements often capture a feeling of pastoral nostalgia. With an arsenal of diverse instrumentation, he wields a dense palette of sounds, emoting with a both a pure simplicity of heart and also an articulate complexity of contrasting rhythmic interludes and soundpieces. Clark is one of those unique masters of their craft, a persistent and unrelenting student who constantly surprises and beguiles the listener with a seemingly endless bag of tricks. Yet the tricks are without gimmick, and through the illusion that is the art of music, a genuine joy and selflessness shines through.https://www.klark.life/
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 PM glosshttps://glossbandofficial.bandcamp.com/album/entwined Rachel Realehttps://rachelreale.bandcamp.com/Eliorahttps://eliora.bandcamp.com/