Friko ~ gartenhead
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 PM FRIKOFriko, a trio that’s cemented itself as a stalwart in the Chicago music scene, is frontman Niko Kapetan, and drummer Bailey Minzenberger. Their most recent release, “Crimson To Chrome,” is an anthemic offering, Kapetan’s vocals incendiary. It received glowing praise and attention from Pitchfork, Brooklyn Vegan, and Consequence, who wrote “Friko toggle between loud and quiet, thoughtful and self-deprecating, while never expressing anything less than the unbridled joy of noise.” FLOOD wrote the Chicago-based power-pop group is “ certain to stand out among the hundreds of acts gracing the various SXSW stages this year.” And that they did. The band took SXSW 2023 by storm, playing packed showcases over several days that made their Austin-debut a must-see occasion. Bolstered by the unwavering support from Chicago’s music scene, the buzz around new music, and the pure excitement witnessed at SXSW, the interest from labels is voracious and ever-increasing. Friko, a trio that’s cemented itself as a stalwart in the Chicago music scene, is frontman Niko Kapetan, and drummer Bailey Minzenberger. Their most recent release, “Crimson To Chrome,” is an anthemic offering, Kapetan’s vocals incendiary. It received glowing praise and attention from Pitchfork, Brooklyn Vegan, and Consequence, who wrote “Friko toggle between loud and quiet, thoughtful and self-deprecating, while never expressing anything less than the unbridled joy of noise.” FLOOD wrote the Chicago-based power-pop group is “ certain to stand out among the hundreds of acts gracing the various SXSW stages this year.” And that they did. The band took SXSW 2023 by storm, playing packed showcases over several days that made their Austin-debut a must-see occasion. Bolstered by the unwavering support from Chicago’s music scene, the buzz around new music, and the pure excitement witnessed at SXSW, the interest from labels is voracious and ever-increasing. Over the band’s time together, it has become clear they are comfortable embracing multiple musical extremes at once. Their debut self-released 2022 EP, Whenever, Forever, weaves “together heart-on-sleeve folk, tense, smoldering post punk, and soaring, melodramatic chamber pop rooted in 2000s indie” (Chicago Reader). Lyrically, Kapetan explores the possibility and risks of a life given over to music, interrogating what a life well-lived means to him. The duality rings out in the compositions, evoking rock and folk icons such as Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake. The EP found collective support amongst the local music community, championed by their peers Horsegirl, Lifeguard, Free Range, and more. Friko’s music is complex and dynamic, flickering between explosive rock, chamber pop, and serene sonics.GartenheadWhat began as a little seed in Albuquerque, was brought to Philadelphia by three childhood friends. As the project was planted and tended to by old buds, dynamic new members joined the effort to grow something potent, hearty and beloved. With Block’s devotion, Ehasz’s fervor, Lehman’s constancy, Montgomery’s mastery, and Bloome’s willful aestheticism, the sound is ever ripening into sweet, sweet fruit.https://linktr.ee/gartenhead
Spesimin ~ Denial of Life
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: 1:00 PM Show: 1:30 PM Spesiminhttps://spesimin.bandcamp.com/album/rotting-on-the-vine Denial of lifehttps://denialoflife.bandcamp.com/album/denial-of-life
Chance Emerson + Theo Kandel ~ Grace Gardner
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 PMChance EmersonChance Emerson is a 23-year-old, Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter originally from Hong Kong and now residing in Providence, RI. Whilst enrolled as a student at Brown University, Emerson steadily built up a loyal fanbase amongst both college and indie/folk rock audiences at large through an unrelenting release & touring schedule which saw him sell out countless headline shows as well as support more established artists including Johnnyswim, Eli Young Band, Lawrence, Ripe, Blues Traveler, Brett Dennen and even Nancy Wilson’s Heart! His recently released 10-track album, Ginkgo, exquisitely showcases the many reasons behind his swift ascent from dorm-room troubadour to nationwide touring phenom; a rise driven as much by his fellow Gen Z/TikTok-engaging peers, as by firmly established artists who have invited him to support them on tour. Ginkgo, which is 100% self-written and produced entirely by Emerson’s good friend Jack Riley, was written “to trace the cyclical nature of young love and was done experimentally in ‘real-time,’ meaning the love songs were written when I was in love, the heartbreak songs were written in times of immense pain, and the songs about rebuilding and falling again were written, well, just a few months ago” explains Emerson. “Ginkgo had to take that long because it took that long for me to get there. I put pen to paper in each phase of my growing up to chase the truest depiction of love and loss I could muster.” The album’s first track House We Share – a song about what happens when two people who are in love take the plunge and move in together – has already crossed over 1 Million streams and received support in many areas, including features in Spotify’s powerful ‘Dinner With Friends’ and ‘Next Gen Singer-Songwriter’ playlists. https://www.chanceemerson.com/Theo KandelWith bold, witty lyricism that brings you to that liminal space between laughter and tears, Theo Kandel has been described as “a modern-day James Taylor, albeit slightly scruffier and a good deal shorter. But maybe also sexier.” (Source pending.) Having amassed over 160k followers across social media and 8M+ worldwide streams, Theo continues to shout into the void, leaving his own fingerpicking-tinged musical fingerprint as he goes. Originally from New York City, he spent six years honing his chops in Nashville before moving to Los Angeles, where he is currently based.Grace GardnerRaised on the outskirts of a Texas city, now living in Philadelphia, Grace Gardner is pushing the boundaries of the singer/songwriter genre. While her music adopts many of the genre’s characteristics, she’s found inspiration in her parents’ taste in 70s and 80s rock, in the folk roots of her southern upbringing, and in the indie-storytelling she found herself returning to most. Taking it one step further: producing all of her own music allows Grace to maintain a personal, authentic touch in each of her pieces. Her lyricism is evocative and emotional, poignantly penning about the joys and tribulations in relationships, in recovery, and in her identity — typically backdropped by fingerpicked acoustic guitar and intricate production. Her inspirations are eclectic powerhouse writers from the 1970s — Carole King, Stevie Nicks, and Joni Mitchell are her “Big 3.”
Dance My Pain Away
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 DANCE MY PAIN AWAYLet’s start the weekend early and dance the pain away to the sounds of phillys own Fuegomayo and PRAYFORCHRISTIAN on September 21st at Kung Fu Necktie. They’ll be dropping all the songs that’ll make you forget about working on a Fridayhttps://on.soundcloud.com/dccwTBqDAW3tsH7G7https://on.soundcloud.com/WycjU8VNQ4cPTntf9
Razor Braids ~ Heatloaf ~ 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 PMRAZOR BRAIDShttps://razorbraids.bandcamp.com/ Heatloaf “no-boy band philadelphia, pa”https://linktr.ee/heatloafBrenBren is a Lehigh Valley, PA 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://linktr.ee/whatthebren
String Machine ~ Raavi ~ Grocer
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 STRING MACHINE The music of String Machine is rapturous and inviting. You’ll find an undeniable magic within each note, a palpable energy owed in part to its creative process. Hallelujah Hell Yeah is an album of joy, vulnerability, and forgiveness. Through this inventive indie rock, seven friends manage to transport you to the bedrooms, basements, and home studios in which this was all created, conceptualized, and recorded. This recording is the band’s representation of what it means to be grateful that one is alive, regardless of whether that carpe diem spirit is sourced in optimism (“Hallelujah!”) or nihilism (“Hell Yeah!”). It’s a powerful statement that rings especially poignant in such uncertain times. The former solo project of vocalist and guitarist David Beck, String Machine was created when Beck enlisted a number of friends to help create his musical vision. The group, now seven members — Beck (he/him), Laurel Wain (she/her), Nic Temple (he/him), Katie Morrow (she/her), Ian Compton (he/him), Dylan Kersten (he/him), and Mike Law (he/him) — collaborated on two previous records — Youth Fossil and Death of the Neon. String Machine isn’t shy about sharing their heart with you, and that confessional spirit continues on Hallelujah Hell Yeah. “The album was inspired by moments of dealing with anxiety surrounding a lot of personal stuff. Usually, my instinct when anxious is to keep myself busy. Writing songs was the middle ground where I could solve inner-turmoils while feeling productive,” Beck said. Reconnecting with journaling enabled Beck to let down his guard, and for that, Hallelujah Hell Yeah has an uniquely spirited driving force. “This writing experience felt a lot more honest & confessional. Instead of writing blurbs of nonsense & attaching meaning in a subconscious archetypal way, I tried to be more deliberate about having purpose in what I sing/write,” he said. “Every song has a place. I’d write the music and hum melodies until they were catchy enough to be stuck in my head. Putting the words to the music this way was a lot different than what I’d done before.” Each single stands as a snapshot. Opener “Places to Hide,” which finds liftoff in its twanging strings and unexpected use of trumpet was written beachside in Ocean City, Maryland. “Touring In January; was written during a solo tour in the Poconos and uses keys, horns, and a bittersweet view of touring to create a moment of emotive triumph. When it's all pieced together, you’ll feel as if you’re an eighth member of String Machine, paying witness as a band reaches their fullest, glorious potential. Since the release of Death of the Neon, String Machine has garnered praise from publications including Pitchfork and GoldFlakePaint. They’ve played with acts including Ratboys, Wild Pink, Slaughter Beach Dog, Another Michael, and Mandancing.Raavihttps://raavioli.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/raaviband/Grocerhttps://itsgrocer.bandcamp.com/album/scatter-plot
Mach 22 Reunion Show
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 PMMACH 22As the name implies, MACH22’s rise is set to mach speed, with no turning back. Their presence, attitude, and sound, are winning audiences over at every show.MACH22 is as authentic as you can get in a pure rock and roll band. Their songs span the emotional spectrum, capturing that classic feel with a modern rock edge. With their killer riffs, bluesy rhythms, and soulful delivery, they keep their audiences hooked for the entire set. The MACH22 sound echoes the tone of classic rock but imprints a style all their own.The band has racked up some impressive credentials over the years opening for Bon Jovi, Guns ‘N Roses, Jay Z, Linkin Park and many more. They have also made their mark at such events as the Made in America Festival, The Monsters of Rock Cruise, as well as repeat appearances at Rocklahoma. After years of lineup changes and hiatuses, the band is back together to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their debut album “Sweet Talk Intervention” with a special one off event in their hometown of Philadelphia at the legendary Kung Fu Necktie. YouTube: @mach22musicNICKY B HANNA’S The Nicky B Hannas band formed in 2021, fronted by Nick Benson and backed by Danny Piselli on drums and Rob Perna Jr on bass guitar. Self described as “heavy blues metal”, the B Hannas band aims to play loud and raw heavy rock and roll, seeped in the tradition of the blues. https://nickybhannas.com/music RICK REYNOLDS Playing music across the globe for the best part of 2 decades, there’s not much Rick Reynolds hasn’t seen. Whether on bass for charting bands Stone Horses and Tantric or solo with his acoustic guitar, the Australian native brings a tornado of good times that always have the house rockin’ & rollin’. Instagram @RickReynolds YouTube @RickReynoldsLive
Silver Tooth Cactus ~ Two Good Eyes ~ Rasan In The Heyday
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 PM Silver Tooth Cactus Silver Tooth Cactus is an eclectic and hard hitting rock and roll band that came together over quarantine to bring some rock and roll energy back into the world. The band is comprised of a collection of some of the most intense side men in New York City’s vibrant music scene. Now they plan to unleash their unique brand of rock and roll energy into the world whilst having fun in the process. Driven by passion and with creative vibes feeding into each other, Silver Tooth Cactus could very well be the injection of rock and roll the post-pandemic world needs!www.silvertoothcactus.comTwo Good EyesDebuting in November of 2021, Two Good Eyes is an explosive three piece rock n roll machine based out of Philadelphia PA. Drawing on influences such as the Police, Green Day, and Ben Folds Five, Two Good Eyes strives to bring raw, minimally produced, original rock n roll music back to the forefront of today’s music scene. The band released their debut LP “My Favorite Trilogy” in August of 2023. Featuring conservatory-trained musicians Nolan Gardner on bass and lead vocals, Nathan Hurdle on lead guitar, and Matthew Chenery on the drums, the band can be seen performing regularly around the Philadelphia area.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tNojL9mC5B3rGIwdJ6wVjRasan in the HeydayRasan in the Heyday is a delightful blend of a pop, punk and grunge, delivered with a DIY attitude. Imagine your favorite corner store, but instead of snacks it delivers rock and roll. Lead by singer/songwriter Rasan Allbritton, Rasan in the Heyday was formed in the end of 2016, and quickly gained a following playing basements and bars around Southeastern PA. Rasan in the Heyday’s debut EP, released in April 2018, blends the raw intensity of 90s grunge with sing-along melodies perfect for a Friday night. For fans of Neutral Milk Hotel, Tegan and Sara, Kevin Devine and The Front Bottoms. The band has had many rotating members but the line up is currently Rasan, Brian, Colin, Kyle.Linktr.ee/rasanintheheyday
Subsellar
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: 10:00 PM Show: 10:00 PM SUBSELLAR SUBSELLAR’s HAUNTED HOUSE Join local DJ duo Subsellar for a night of haunted house music. Get ready for tricks, treats, tech-house, techno, and trance. Grab a costume and your best friends, this one’s gonna be a party! Featuring guest performances by Tassone and Sauniks Costumes encouraged but not mandatory! Prizes for best costumes!
Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza ~ Freeze MF ~ Meat Hook and the Vital Organs ~ St Brigid ~ Howlin
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 Luck 13 Riot Extravaganzahttps://badluck13riotextravaganza.bandcamp.com/album/with-friends-like-these-who-needs-enemiesFreeze MFhttps://freezemf.bandcamp.com/Meat Hook and the Vital Organshttps://meathookandthevitalorgans.bandcamp.com/track/born-to-be-vileSt Brigidhttps://stbrigid.bandcamp.com/Howlin