 SATURDAY, SEP 25, 2010 8PM
Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka combines Brenner's lap steel-driven grooves
and the hip hop poetry of frontman Mic Wrecka. Backed by a tight and
funky band and singers Sue Rosetti and Steph Hayes (from Stargazer
Lily), Brenner and Wrecka effortlessly meld genres, creating a steel
guitar/hip-hop hybrid unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
The Nadas
Benjamin Wagner
Benjamin
Wagner has been working the New York club scene for over ten years,
self-releasing ten LPs along the way. Famed "Idiot's Delight" host
Vince Scelsa described him as "extraordinary." R.E.M. front man Michael
Stipe dubbed him a "future superstar." VH1 News called his songs,
"Timeless." The New York Press, says "He's Ryan Adams without the
'tude, Pete Yorn without the hair, John Denver without the glasses,
Dave Matthews without the dance moves."
River City Extension
"Though
from the Jersey Shore, River City Extension boasts a welcome worldly
sound. Hints of the classic "Jersey Shore sound" (pioneered by Bruce
Springsteen and Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes) color their
songs, yet the band borrows liberally from Americana, mariachi, blues
and calypso to create a compellingly distinct hybrid all their own."-
Alternative Press
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 SUNDAY, SEP 26, 2010 8PM
*There are a limited amount of advance tickets available for this show. |
 TUESDAY, SEP 28, 2010 8PM
The New Music Series welcomes:
Music Box Dynamo
MB
Dynamo is a new breed of rock band hailing from Philadelphia, PA.
Determined to make good music greatly, MBD found their sound seeping
with that hair raising tone found in blues geniuses of yesteryear.
Layered with smooth vocal melodies and driving bass riffs, MBD breaks
from the traditional mold and explores eclectic territories with songs
about the deepest of love to the more unrelated mundane.The songs are
chained together with powerful percussion that will leave your heart
beating just a little bit faster.
Electric Blue Concept
Electric
Blue Concept is a band that loves to ROCK. EBC plays an upbeat rock
sound that blends the eclectic influences of each member. Having
experience playing in the Newark and Philadelphia areas, EBC is ready to
break out on the regional scene. Driven by powerful vocals, excellent
musicianship, and songs that you'll be humming on you're way home, EBC
is THE upcoming rock band.
City Rain
City
Rain is comprised of Philadelphia natives Ben Runyan and Jarrett
Zerrer. Combining the New Wave sounds of the 80s with alt rock sounds of
the late 70’s and today’s dancefloor electro, City Rain wears two
guises. In club/venue setting City Rain performs as an Indie
Rock/Electronica act with catchy vocals and funky guitar. Paired with
that, City Rain performs at festivals, lounges, and bars as an ambient
experimental techno group with live guitar and keys.
June Divided
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 WEDNESDAY, SEP 29, 2010 7PM
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 FRIDAY, OCT 01, 2010 9PM
Amnesia Star Hotel
Rising
up from the clubs of Philadelphia, Amnesia Star Hotel is starting to
turn heads. With a magnetic show, unique style, and irresistible songs,
the band is beginning to create an interesting little world for
themselves and their fans. Front man, Sean Lee, pulls from many
influences to create a sound and presence that reflects the 50’s and
60’s of classic American sounds, such as country, rockabilly, and rock;
but also brings a twist of the new to the table.
Various Eggs
NEAR
12 Mile Circle
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 SATURDAY, OCT 02, 2010 9PM
Kid A 10th Anniversary Show
Meeting in
the Aisle stands as a passionate musical collective whose sole purpose
is to present the music and showmanship of Radiohead with as much
accuracy and energy as possible.Each member shares an intense love of
Radiohead's entire catalog and has perfected songs from every Radiohead
studio album, including their newest album, In Rainbows, as well as
b-sides and rarities. This Radiohead tribute is comprised of trained
musicians who not only play in various original and cover bands in the
Philadelphia area, but most of which also hold positions as studio
engineers, live soundmen and DJs. Meeting in the Aisle members include
Karl Danner on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Anthony Pryor on rhythm
guitar, piano, keyboards and vocals; Mike McCarthy on lead guitar,
effects, keyboards and vocals; Rob Whalen on bass; and Michael Litt on
drums and percussion.
Start Making Sense : A Tribute to The Talking Heads
If David
Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is
a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-piece Talking Heads cover
have come from psychedelia-funk, NYC underground spoof bands, worldbeat
jam, head-banging punk and from onstage with Frank Zappa's band members
to bring to stage a "once in a lifetime" experience. A rockin', funkin',
danceable celebration of the new-wave punk we loved from the 80's with
frontman Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne - suit too big and all.
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 SUNDAY, OCT 03, 2010 8PM
Bob Nanna (of Braid and Hey Mercedes)
Mark Rose (of Spitalfield)
Mark Rose is
a singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL who plays his own blend of
blues-infused rock and progressive pop. Front man & key songwriter
for rock band Spitalfield from 1998-2007, Rose has made a name for
himself as a versatile songwriter and performer. “If the name Mark Rose
isn't familiar to you, clearly your MP3 collection needs an overhaul,"
says Rob Ortenzi of Alternative Press Magazine.
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 MONDAY, OCT 04, 2010 8PM
The New Music Series welcomes:
Can You Canoe
Based out of
West Chester, Pennsylvania; Can You Canoe is the brainchild of musician
and songwriter John Panasuk, with adjoining members: Jesse Neitz, Yamil
Emedan, Colin Ringkamp, and Dave Clark, who have been working hard
since the band’s formation in April 2009. After recording and compiling
the Brandywine EP from April to August, Can You Canoe set off on a
nation wide tour promoting the distant release of their record. In the
months following their rigorous promo-tour, the band decided to take
some more time to continue writing and put the finishing touches on the
Brandywine EP. It may still be early, but Can You Canoe already has the
musicianship and performance required to thrive in today’s music scene
as they absorb their listeners, inciting them to realize musical
integrity doesn’t have to be compromised at the expense of a “full-time”
effort.
Adalie
"Love
or detest it, there’s a pretty happenin’ emo/screamo/pop-punk scene in
Philly that only continues to grow, and local four-piece Adalie has
vaulted near the top of that heap of bands just two years after forming.
Taking its cues from Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World and Glassjaw,
among others, Adalie brings high-pitched vocals, the occasional
raw-throated yowl, buzzsaw guitars, a healthy dose of sweet melodies and
catchy choruses ... a sound and vision that seems to charm the kids
(and editors of Alternative Press magazine). It has already gotten them
on tours like Warped and Taste of Chaos, and could make them one of
Philly’s breakout acts of 2010." - Philadelphia Weekly
Stewart John
Stewart
John has been involved with some avenue of music his whole life. For
the last seven years he has been armed with a guitar while writing,
performing, and recording with various bands and artists from the
Midwest. Through these personal life experiences, John paints a picture
that any audience can relate to. By combining catchy pop melodies with
strong guitar leads, Stewart has created his own unique sound which has
been termed "guitar-pop".
David Scott Bradford
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 TUESDAY, OCT 05, 2010 7PM
Led by one of the most charismatic vocalists in generations, the Boston
Globe declares that "SPW splits the difference between AC/DC and Queen,
fronted by the fabulously fierce Justin Tranter.” The visual appeal of
the band, who are masterfully thrusting sex, glamour, and loving
violence back into the rock & roll spotlight, is undeniable. Tranter
easily dominates any stage, with crowd pleasing antics like his gravity
defying high kicks in custom made Stuart Weitzman heels.
DJ Starlight
$15 ADV / $17 DOS [BUY TICKETS] Special All Ages Show! |
 WEDNESDAY, OCT 06, 2010 8PM
A few
crazy boys from Philly, who still believes in music and art, decided to
cut through the fluff and throwaway beats, and make a groove that's not
quite "new under the sun" but IS Rarely heard in this modern, automated,
hands free type of world! Mister King: Bass/Vocals An eccentric artist
hailing from the streets of north Philadelphia, who sings and plays with
an un-apologetic swagger. No schools to validate him..just simply born
to do this thing..For real!
Wabi Sabi
Wabi
Sabi is an ever-evolving collaboration between four musicians who bring
their collective experiences and expectations to create music that
reveals the unique beauty of communication through the gift of music.
With a mixture of Jazz, Funk and a heavy backbeat Wabi Sabi keep heads
bobbin’ and booties shakin’ wherever they perform. Based in
Philadelphia, PA Wabi Sabi was founded by bassist Pete Chiovarou while
attending Ester Boyer College of Music. He envisioned an atmosphere in
which participants’ voices could be expressed and explored free of
constraint, allowing the greatest gift of all, Imagination to be the
guide. While at Ester Boyer Pete met drummer/vocalist Brian Duffy,
guitarist/vocalist Damon Hunnicutt and saxophonist Dan Friel.
Friendships were born and their collective musical experience began.
Building on the freedom that is fostered by each member Wabi Sabi is
able to perform for a diverse audience.
Keystoned
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 FRIDAY, OCT 08, 2010 9PM
The Dirty Pearls
Brand new
but already a classic, The Dirty Pearls come straight from the streets
of New York City. All sex, drugs and rock n’ roll bravado delivered with
sharp hooks, witty lyrics and a seedy swagger reminiscent of the finest
1970’s-era rock acts. Fans have christened the band the “Supergroup of
the East Village” as much for their pedigree (their lineup boasts former
members of some of NYC’s best and most beloved local bands) as for
their consistently sold-out—every NYC gig to date, in fact—live shows.
Bleed Radio Bleed (CD Release)
BleedRadioBleed
has been playing post-punk rock with elements of psychedelia and Latin
American music since 2006. Members of the band have also played in the
power-pop collective Canadian Invasion and post-hardcore group Amertume,
and have toured across the U.S., Europe, and South America.
The Last Barbarians
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 SATURDAY,
OCT 09, 2010 9PM
The TEN TEN TEN Show:
Playing Pearl Jam's Ten in it's entirety.
Plus a Greatest Hits set.
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 SUNDAY, OCT 10, 2010 8PM
Air Sex World Championships
The time for you to lose your air virginity is NOW.
Last year, The Air Sex World Championships erupted in over 14 cities
across North America, crowning champions of all shapes, sizes, colors
and styles. The competition climaxed in Austin, Tx in October where we
crowned the first ever World Champion. Now we’re back on the hunt,
looking for the 2010 World Champ.
Never been to an Air Sex show before? Here’s what you need to know: it’s
a lot like Air Guitar, but instead of rocking out with an imaginary
guitar, you’re making sweet and/or filthy love with an imaginary sex
partner. You choose a clip of music, you show up in whatever sort of
wardrobe you like, and you come up on stage and show everyone how you do
it. Or how you wish you could do it. Or how you once had it done to
you, and oh my god was that a bad idea and while it’s embarrassing to
show that act to a room of strangers, you know that you need to do it
now in order to make sure that no one else falls down the same rabbit
hole you got stuck inside. Or, you know, just do it however you want.
The only rules we have are the laws laid down by the state we’re in.
Since most Air Sex venues serve alcohol, you can’t get naked. And since
some also serve food, all orgasms have to be simulated (or at least
arguably so). Other than that, you’re free to do whatever it takes to
impress the judges, the audience in the theater, and the world!
Winners will be invited to compete in the Regionals - Dates and Cities TBA.
To sign up to perform at The World Air Sex Championships in Philadelphia email Chris Trew at
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