Skating Polly ~ Bugsy ~ Jacklen Ro
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Skating PollyOver the past decade , few artists have embodied the unbridled freedom o f punk like Skating Polly. Formed when stepsisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse were just 9 and 13 , the Oklahoma – bred band have channeled their chameleonic musicality into a sound they call “ugly – pop ,” unruly and subversive and wildly melodic. With Kelli’s brother Kurtis Mayo joining on drums in 2017, they’ve also built a close – knit community of fans while earning the admiration of their musical forebears , a feat that’s found them collaborating with icons like X’s Exene Cervenka and Beat Happening’s Calvin Johnson , touring with Babes In Toyland, and starring as the subject of a feature – length documentary. On their double album Chaos County Line , Skating Polly reach a whole new level of self – possession , ultimately sharing their most expansive and emotionally powerful work to date.https://skatingpollyofficial.bandcamp.com/Bugsyhttps://bugsyband.com/Jacklen RoJackie and Caelen met on a mountain and sang a song in harmony. The more they sang, the more they became entwined, pouring passion, love and heartbreak into every note. Now, as a four piece band, Jacklen Ro has most recently released their second album under Lolipop records. It is an indie rock love letter to being in your early 20s and feeling your feelings as hard and raw as possible. With hollered harmonies reminiscent of the Beatles, and dramatic melodies influenced by Father John Misty and Paramore, Jacklen Ro brings an original and exciting sound. If you don’t love them, you probably haven’t met them yet. https://www.lolipoprecords.com/jacklen-ro
Mose ~ Turtle Ridge ~ August V
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM MoseMose is a household name if you’re in the Manayunk music scene. Singing since childhood, self-taught on guitar since 8th grade, Mose has been writing and performing in the Philadelphia area since 2019, performing at places like Silk City Diner, The Grape Room, and Dawson Street. Their album “Personal Renaissance” debuts in Summer 2023, an 11-song EP that celebrates their life and growing into the person they are, and what we all aspire to be. Kung Fu Necktie has been a dream venue of theirs since entering the scene, and a FULL BAND Mose experience? Cloud Nine, if you ask them. You can check out what they’re up to on Instagram @moseofmanayunk and on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZOHW18rNmuddEtt5al12v?si=zK8Ln0-oTPStNAUVGvSyRQ Turtle RidgeTurtle Ridge is a folk/Americana quartet based in the Roxborough-Manayunk section of Philadelphia who bring a modern interpretation to a traditional genre of music. Originally a duo of folk heroes Colin J. O’Gorman (vocals) and Dave Shields (guitar/vocals), the band expanded to include the inimitable Nolan Gardner (bass/vocals) and local legend “Shoeless” Doug Myers (banjo/vocals). Turtle Ridge currently wanders the foothills of Philadelphia, playing regularly at local venues and was featured in the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Fest in 2022. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JAPFlFkrRFPyxiQzjwcen?si=idOpLmB0T8GF2pUkMBJCSg August VAugust V developed his craft in New Orleans and is now based in Philadelphia. His songs blend styles of Americana, blues, folk rock and roots music traditions. Backed by a 3 piece band, his live performances are energetic and driving while telling poignant stories woven behind soulful vocals and chucking guitar rhythms. https://augustvee.bandcamp.com/album/auggie-v-chrissy-t-live-demos
Arcantica ~ Without the Accent ~ Sequoia Grove ~ The Azures
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM ArcanticaStarted in the remnants of regional touring act Letting Go, Arcantica marked a welcome shift in direction. Setting the stage with hard-hitting debut EP Withered (recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band), they opened up the doors to many more possibilities than they could’ve thought, with catchy electronic leads, heavy guitars, and pounding drums. From aggressive, soaring choruses found in Ruin, to soft, building ballads like Save You, Arcantica isn’t afraid to branch off in all different sounds.http://www.arcantica.com/https://open.spotify.com/album/53lEFv6KoIhgy8STxjPrkzWithout the AccentWithout The Accent has officially started in February 2017, in Annapolis Maryland, by 2 friends/guitarists Andrey Vasilchenko and Cesar Carabantes. First single “The World is Ours” was released on February 7, 2017 on BandCamp and YouTube, and was a perfect introduction into band’s eclectic sound of mixing 2000’s Pop Punk and 2010’s Metalcore. Few months later Andrey met Max Gilder, the drummer, at the local show. After hours of conversations about god know what, Max agrees to join the band, bringing his prog and thrash influences, further expanding band’s sound. In November 2022, Without The Accent has solidified their lineup by bringing 2nd guitarist Kacper Krzesincki on board. Without The Accent’s “all over the place” sound, crazy live show ethics and boisterous, funny personalities definitely makes them the band to keep an eye on. And if you’re into bands like Chunk! No Captain Chunk! Asking Alexandria, Beartooth, Linkin Park, Beartooth, Neck Deep, Blessthefall, Green Day and The Amity Affliction, then this band is for you.https://withouttheaccent.bandcamp.com/ Sequoia GroveTastefully blending modern metalcore and nostalgic old school emo, five piece outfit Sequoia Grove were formed in Philadelphia in 2022. Their debut single, Stay With Me, combines aggressive yet sporadic rhythms, erie and haunting synths, and even tastes of jazz and soul chords to give a refreshing take on the heavier side of the genre. The song explores the ecstasy of a relationship and the dark, desperate lows that come with it. Stay With Me sets the scene of the story for their debut EP coming in Summer 2023.https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kEz6ToQGnLKHEzsNbqWsE?si=lRFX7vxQTYqblJ0ihknbZgThe AzuresThe Azures are a four-piece psychedelic blues band from Central Jersey, influenced heavily by the Delta era of original southern rock as well as all the wild shit that went down in the 70’s like The Doors and Jefferson Airplane.https://theazures.bandcamp.com/
Lightnin’ Luke ~ Clyde and the Milltailers ~ Matt Pless
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Lightnin’ Lukehttps://lightninluke.bandcamp.com/album/volume-2Clyde and the Milltailers https://clydeandthemilltailers.bandcamp.com/Matt Plesshttps://mattpless.bandcamp.com
Merci ~ Marina City ~ Modern Ties
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Mercihttps://www.instagram.com/mercitheband/?hl=enMarina Cityhttps://marinacity.bandcamp.com/album/the-simulationModern TiesModern Ties have been sharing their unique brand of indie-pop since 2014. The Scranton, PA-based four-piece, made up of Stephen Murphy (vocals/synth), George Pachucy (percussion), Aaron Kovalich (bass), and Jesse Morvan (guitar) have been playing together since their days in high school, and have continued to evolve their sound over the years.https://moderntiesmusic.com/
Restless Spirit ~ Gristmill ~ The Dead Moon Hung ~ Hauntress
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:30 PM Restless Spirithttps://restlessspirit.bandcamp.com/album/blood-of-the-old-godsGristmillhttps://gristmillnj.bandcamp.comThe Dead Moon Hunghttps://thedeadmoonhung.bandcamp.com/track/6-demoHauntresshttps://hauntress.bandcamp.com/album/open-doors
Mandy Mayhem ~ Keith Shocklee ~ Le Phantom
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Mandy MayhemMandy Mayhem aka Meryl Street aka Old Dirty Betty aka Grey-Z is an internet famous rapper. She has performed alongside hip-hop legends, such as Das EFX, the Pharcyde, Naughty by Nature, Lords of the Underground, Maestro Fresh Wes, the Wu-Tang Clan, Michee Mee, and Socrates. Mandy wrote, created, stars, and executive produced the comedy series MUTHA, which is currently airing on truTV and HBO Max, about a housewife who fantasizes about being a rapper. She also stars in Mandy Mayhem’s Rapping with Actors a talk show, currently airing on Amazon prime & Tubi. In this special Philly show you will be taken on a rap rollercoaster. Better do as Mama says and buckle up. https://youtube.com/@MandaMurhead Www.instagram.com/mandamurhead https://www.tiktok.com/@msmandymaycheethamKeith ShockleeLe Phantom***Ticket buyer data – name, email, and phone number – will be shared with Mandy’s management after the show**
Chiddy Bang ~ Nazeer Art’aud ~ Torito
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMChiddy BangChidera Anamese, now known by his stage name Chiddy Bang, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, PA. Chiddy Bang’s original member makeup disbanded in 2012, when he and his partner released their first studio album, Breakfast. Since splitting from his producer, he has continued release music on his own. Baggage Claim, his second studio album, was released in 2015 and in 2022 he’ll be releasing his long awaited next project.Nazeer Art’audNazeer Art’aud is an independent artist from Philly who began rapping at the age of 12. His earliest vivid memory of falling in love with hip hop, is cruising through Philly in his Uncle June’s green hoopty listening to Gimme the Loot by The Notorious B.I.G. Alex Smith of WXPN described his style as “the epitome of the street stories and outre metaphors of late ‘80s to early ‘90’s hip hop, exhibiting a lyrical quality delivered in the cadence of peak Biggie Smalls but drunk watching Saturday morning cartoons.” Art’aud wants his music is to entertain audiences via dope storytelling, and in return, he just wants them to feel something while traveling on the musical journey that he takes them on. http://linktr.ee/nazeerartaudToritoWhether in his grungy basement studio or on the shoddy stage of a local watering hole, Torito provides a deluge of multisyllabic wit, absurdist imagery, personal musing, and societal reflection. It’s a bit like observing a psychotherapy session in which the shrink foregoes the typical elevator music/Yanni/nature sounds playlist in favor of a carefully curated beat set, and the patient attempts to keep a partial grasp of reality, voices all of his thoughts in complex internal rhyme schemes, and wears a leather bull mask. After self-producing his previous two albums, 2018’s “Fabric Scraps” and 2020’s “Meat Circus”, Torito collaborated with Philly producer Small Professor for 2022’s “Soiled”. https://toritorhymes.bandcamp.com/ https://instagram.com/toritorhymes https://twitter.com/toritorhymes
JOHN ~ TUNIC ~ BLOOD
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMJOHN“Limitations are key for us,” says John Newton, drummer and vocalist in JOHN. “I never view being a two-piece as a minus – it’s a key idiosyncratic element of what the project is.” For the last decade, the duo of Newton and Johnny Healey have constantly redefined and expanded the role, function and parameters of what a guitar and drum two-piece can be, with a sense of balance, contrast and duality fundamentally at the heart of JOHN. They are an outfit who on the surface are stripped back to a bare bones essence, a format perhaps lazily synonymous with just primitive rock, yet their work is richly layered and multifaceted – resulting in something that eschews and evades easy genre categorisation. This is crystalised in the band’s name too. “It’s a statement against colouring the music with superfluous attachments,” explains Newton. “It says: ‘we’re not going to be sensational’. It doesn’t mean to say it’s not intensely theatrical but I think there’s enough theatre in the actual energy that’s on the stage.” The band have a rich history of independence and doing things for themselves and as a result they have shaped every aspect of JOHN with great thought and detail. They formed their own label Pets Care Records and built up such momentum that they were invited to support bands such as IDLES, Mclusky, Viagra Boys and METZ and by the time of their second album, 2019’s, Out Here On The Fringes, they found themselves in Top 40 of the UK Independent Vinyl Chart and recording a live session for the esteemed US radio station KEXP. 2021’s album Nocturnal Manoeuvres proved to be an even more formidable trojan horse, finding it’s way into the Top 75 of the UK album chart, and subsequent standalone 7” Theme New Bond Junior (released in March 2023) gained the duo a coveted No.1 in the UK Vinyl Single Chart. https://www.johntheband.co.ukTUNICFor all the chaos and aggression in Tunic’s songs, the Winnipeg trio is haltingly perceptive and emotionally resonant. Composed of singer-guitarist David Schellenberg and drummer Dan Unger, the punk band is responsible for bracingly intense full-lengths about the anxieties and insecurities of daily life, including the 2021 LPs Quitter and Exhaling. But with their third album Wrong Dream, which is out via Artoffact on April 28, they’ve written their most introspective and adventurous music yet. Across nine unpredictable songs, they grapple with integrity, grief, tumultuous relationships, and universal questions that come with trying to do the right thing. Co-produced by Seth Manchester (The Body, METZ) and stand-in bassist Drew Riekman (Blessed), it’s a document of a band pushing themselves as far away from complacency as possible to make something intentional and compelling.BLOODHailing from Philadelphia, Blood basks in grasping the most opposite poles of energy, making them sit right next to each other to see what gold can be parsed from the uncomfortable. Their latest record sits at this tension of being pushed away only to be pulled back in. The collage of deviating styles and pretty mistakes brought up in the mix, reveal a band pleasurably crashing their previous vehicle, which was not yet ready to stray from the tired masculine bravado of contemporary punk.
NECROT ~ Skullshitter ~ Oktas ~ Radian ~ Drifter
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:30 PM NECROThttps://necrot.bandcamp.com/album/mortalSkullshitterhttps://skullshitter.bandcamp.com/album/goat-claw Oktas Oktas is an epic post doom metal band from Philadelphia. “A righteous, true exercise in brutality and breadth. The Finite is your lungs and The Infinite is the amount of concrete being poured in them. All this low end onslaught and a human, emotional resonance too? Even more devastating.” – JJ Kozcan https://oktas.bandcamp.com/album/the-finite-and-the-infinite Radian RADIAN’s debut LP, Chapters, was dubbed by BrooklynVegan as, “…roaring sludge metal that fans of High On Fire and early Mastodon should probably feast their ears on.” The Obelisk wrote how the album, “…smashes and crashes with just that extra bit of aggression one finds underlying the most satisfying of sludge metals,” continuing, “…the crux of Chapters is roaring and pissed off and the formative dynamic in the tracks serves as much to highlight that as it does to contrast it.” The Sludgelord asserted, “The heaviness of Chapters cannot be understated. Low tuned riffing rattles the earth to its very core, with punishing density and a molten anger that burns clean through the soul. Melodic lines sing like weeping angels, creating a stark contrast to the destruction RADIAN unleashes.” https://radianakron.bandcamp.com/album/discordian Drifter Power trio cosmic sludge from Atlanta. https://drifteratl.bandcamp.com/album/drifter