Dale Hollow ~ Jacy Farrow
Hack of the Year “Stupid is as stupid does / does that make me the dumbest one of all time?” — Dale Hollow, “Hack of the Year” A bit Andy Kaufman, a little Orville Peck, a hint of Father John Misty, Dale Hollow possesses “a fascinating combination of performance and purveyed authenticity,” as the lifestyle magazine Mundane once posited, while also noting that “no other country music artist has ever claimed to be the best, except for Dale Hollow.” Legend has it that Dale actually tried to trademark the phrase “The Country Music Superstar,” so every time someone like Luke Bryan, Loretta Lynn, Jessica Simpson or Darius Rucker attached that phrase to their names, Dale gets some cash. And while Hollow can be purposely self-elevating, that seemingly tall tale is true. “I sent $150 to the copyright office…and I got denied instantly,” he says. “That’s why I use that parenthetical justification (trademark pending).” A mysterious figure in the country music world, here’s what we do know: Hollow, who hails from Nashville and is named after the Kentucky reservoir, had an inauspicious start to his music career. The future country legend was just trying to pay off $35,000 in back taxes. “I was trying to get cash fast,” he admits. “One day, sitting in an internet cafe, I read this article that detailed how Luke Bryan was the most profitable artist in streaming. So I just thought, ‘I’ll do what he does.’” Thankfully, that odd inspiration has led to some not-so-seriously good music. Dale’s new record, Hack of the Year, is a hoot, full of crooning, shuffling beats, yelps and plenty of self-effacing singalongs. “Don’t Wanna Do Anything” is a legit slacker anthem, while “I’m a Lover” serves as a rollickin’ love song with a hint of Roadhouse menace. Several moments here, including the title track and “Dead End Job,” possess a real sense of melancholy. Jacy FarrowPhilly-based alt-country. https://jacyfarrow.bandcamp.com/album/big-dog-in-basement-country
Hillbilly Casino ~ Sasquatch and the Sick-A-Billys ~ Mighty Joe Castro & the Gravemen
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 Hillbilly Casino In a town known for ‘hat act’ pop country, and slick production, the Hillbilly Casino has been working hard. Since 2005, the band has been an anchor of Nashville’s underground roots music community. Booking their own local shows, and touring across the US and Europe with acts as diverse as Brian Setzer, Rancid and Yelawolf, and releasing their own records, The Hillbilly Casino took the best of the DYI ethic from the punk scene, and applied it to their very own brand of real american music. Drawing inspiration from early rock and roll and blues, to punk, metal and everything inbetween, these four have created a sound and attitude that is unforgettable. Featuring former members of Brian Setzer’s Nashvillains, BR549, and the Blue Moon Boys, The Hillbilly Casino has a roots pedigree that comes through in their writing and playing, and a live show that has blown away audiences from all over the world. Sasquatch and the Sick-A-BillysA lifelong mission to keep real music alive and dangerous. Bloody fingertips, thunderous chords and a soul-haunting voice will deliver you songs about Sin, Love, Heartbreak, Murder, Tornadoes and Drinking until you wake up under a random barstool. Mighty Joe Castro & the Gravemenhttps://mightyjoecastro.com/
Wayne Hancock ~ Mighty Joe Castro & The Gravamen
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 PMWayne HancockThomas Wayne Hancock III (born May 1, 1965, in Dallas, Texas) better known as Wayne “The Train” Hancock, is an American singer-songwriter. Known as “The King of Juke Joint Swing,” his performances incorporate jazz, blues, western swing, country and rockabilly, styles of music that he began listening to as a kid. His influences include Jimmie Rodgers, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Hank Thompson, Hank Williams and Hank Snow because they were all in his parents’ record collection.Mighty Joe Castro & The GravamenBased out of Philadelphia, PA, Ameripolitan rockabilly outfit, Mighty Joe Castro & The Gravamen is the latest musical project from accomplished collage artist and musician Mighty Joe Castro (ex-The Situation, The Lift Up). Influenced by 50’s Rock and Roll and infused with post modern Easter eggs cribbed from old episodes of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Mighty Joe Castro takes a modern, lyric driven approach to songwriting while The Gravamen layer on Jesus and Mary Chain-cover-Link Wray guitar atmosphere, booming doghouse bass and swinging beats. The quartet lurks at a crossroads where Sun Records and Creation Records meet. According to Joe Castro: “Our goal is to play original rock-n-roll, in the style of the pioneers, but update it lyrically and sonically. Take what we’ve learned, everything great that’s come after and go apply it to that original sound. What if Buddy Holly had access to a stack of effects pedals and some Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds records? That’s the ethos of the band.”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3leEk5CvB7d4Xz45mGq0vY?si=Dpge2xMWSAuAbos1q4uzYA
The Cowpokes ~ Red McAdam ~ Maam ~ One Trick Pony
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM One Trick Pony https://www.instagram.com/onetrickpony.digital/ Maam https://www.instagram.com/maam_stagram/ Red McAdam https://www.instagram.com/rest.in.peace.red.mcadam/ The Cowpokes https://www.instagram.com/cowpokesband/
Baby’s First Rodeo: Roberta Faceplant ~ Brule County Bad Boys ~ DJ Hank Hell
ROBERTA FACEPLANTStorming headfirst into a male-dominated musical format with rhinestones and rage, Roberta Faceplant is the new solo cosmic Country / Americana project of Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and You Do You front woman Katie Feeney.https://www.robertafaceplant.com/ BRULE COUNTY BAD BOYSTroy NY roughnecks, the bcbb, have recorded and performed their songs about the harder side of life, the bleakness of our future and the failings of the criminal justice system. This outfit of petty crooks features alumnus of Girls of Porn, Tex Railer’s Doomtown, Barbed Wire, and an array of capable hired guns. New album “CHAMBERLAIN’” on Bandcamp & Spotify.https://brulecountybadboys.bandcamp.com/DJ HANK HELLVENDORS: MAMA MOON VINTAGEhttps://www.instagram.com/mamamoon.vintage/?hl=enWYLDSTALLYNS JEWELRY
Baby’s First Rodeo: Dance Party featuring Pistol Sister
Baby’s First Rodeo: Dance Party! PISTOL SISTER Stringy sweet altcountry from the RVAhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5imf6xDGrZe0mMlgmCNhvxPlus DJ Lee Jennings Richards, dance lessons by Donkey and vendor Sweet Jane Vintagehttps://www.instagram.com/sweetjanevintage/
Baby’s First Rodeo: Lavender Country ~ Paisley Fields ~ Austin Lucas ~ Jett Holden ~ Cheddar Boys
*Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required for entry* *Attendees are encouraged to wear masks while not actively drinking*LAVENDER COUNTRYWhile LAVENDER COUNTRY (1973) was little known outside the Pacific Northwest and only released one self-distributed album, they created a genuine cultural milestone; the first openly gay country album. After sitting stagnant for four decades, indie label Paradise of Bachelors discovered the album, reissued it, and shot Lavender Country into the stratosphere. With a new rotating lineup of musicians, Haggerty began performing to a brand new generation of Lavender Country fans drawn to the band’s timeless message of queer liberation and revolution. Haggerty, now approaching age 77, is stronger than ever. His shows are a unique combination of good country music, sharp Marxist political critique, and a huge lineup of incredible backup musicians across the country. Poignant emotions leave his audience laughing, dancing, and crying all at once. The current emergence of fascism and the deep political divisions in American culture are making Lavender Country a critical component of progressive and radical politics.PAISLEY FIELDShttp://www.thepaisleyfields.com/AUSTIN LUCASSongwriter, Singer, Anti-Fascist. Punk AF!austinlucas.comJETT HOLDENViral-popular Elizabethton, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter Jett Holden is a soft-spoken creative with a smoky tenor. “Taxidermy” takes his online stardom to the real-time realm. As a gay, Black man, Holden has stated previously that he “was apprehensive about stepping into the country music arena but is taking the chance and looking forward to building a successful career in the industry.”CHEDDAR BOYSThe Cheddar Boys have been playing in and around Philly since 2010. “We’d rather be busking!”https://www.thecheddarboys.com/Dance lessons by DonkeyDJ LEE JENNINGS
Baby’s First Rodeo: Jackson Pines ~ Zach King ~ DJ Travis J
*Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required for entry* *Attendees are encouraged to wear masks while not actively drinking*JACKSON PINEShttps://www.jacksonpines.com/ ZACH KINGhttps://open.spotify.com/album/7erWl4cHI20eiH5cGhON9T?si=LnC8IL3lQcO2RAleqVGkPA DJ TRAVIS Jhttps://soundcloud.com/travisj-the-rhinestones/sets/public-cornsumptionDance lessons by Donkey! Pop-up vendor: Reanimatehttps://www.instagram.com/reanimate47_silversmiths In accordance with Philadelphia’s citywide mandate, attendees will be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination for entry to all Dave Kiss Presents events. Please note that negative PCR / antigen test results will not be accepted. We ask that you bring your vaccination card, a copy of your vaccination card, or a legible photo of your vaccination card on your phone. Full vaccination must be completed at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. NO REFUNDS will be dispersed if you are unable or unwilling to provide proof of vaccination. All Dave Kiss Presents events will be presented in accordance with city & state guidelines and requirements as of the date of the event, which could include changes to capacity, attendance prerequisites, procedures, and other protective measures. Any updated protocols will be included in your ticket reminder email closer to the event date.
Ma’am ~ Noah G. Fowler ~ DJ Jeremy Grites at Kung Fu Necktie
Baby’s First Rodeo:Ma’amhttps://maam-band.bandcamp.com/Noah G. Fowler https://www.noahgfowler.com/DJ Jeremy GritesBuck ‘Em VintageMama Moon Vintagehttps://www.instagram.com/mamamoon.vintage/?hl=en