Headliner: Bastard Noise
Opening Act:
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
Tix:$10 - $12
Founded in 1991 as a side project of members of the powerviolence band Man Is The Bastard. Current members are Joel Connell (Man is the Bastard, P.H.C., Neanderthal) W. T. Nelson (Trogotronic, Geronimo, Unicorn), and Eric Wood aka Throatrake (Man Is The Bastard, Antennacle, Neanderthal). Although The Bastard Noise utilizes many instruments, their project has come to be known and recognized by the idiosyncratic sound of their purpose. This project has come full circle to the roots of where it began with a return to a powerviolence/progressive repertoire and traditional instrumentation such as amplified bass guitar, keys and drums along with the unique electronic instruments characteristic of its sound. Good to bring to live shows!!
First Unitarian Church:
Headliner: Floor
Opening Act: Gods & Queens / Javelina
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
Tix:$13-$15
Floor was formed in 1992 by Steve Brooks (guitar), Anthony Vialon (bass), and Betty Monteavaro (drums). Jeff Sousa became the drummer in late 1993, and Steve and Anthony switched to just having two low-tuned guitars with no bassist. Several vinyl-only 7" EPs were released until their first break in 1996. They reformed with a new line-up for one show in 1997 with Henry Wilson on drums and practiced only occasionally until 2001. This time they finally released their first full-length album, self-titled 'Floor', before splitting in 2003 for good. Steve Brooks went on to form the band Torche. Henry Wilson went on to form the bands Dove and House of Lightning.
The Khyber:
Headliner: Slick Idiot (Featuring En Esch, formerly of KMFDM)
Opening Act: Mona Mur / Vivid Twisted / Body Hammer / Mr. Maniac
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
Tix:$10
Formed after the temporary break up of KMFDM, Slick Idiot is more than club worthy with pulsating beats and synthetic sounds alongside of a solid industrial metal sound. EN ESCH, known for his gritty and sexually charged vocal style blending politics with perversity, and guitarist Guenter Schulz with thrashing and unique fret work (both formerly of KMFDM) will be accompanied by drummer Gregg Dziemba and singer Erica Dilanjian. These guys combine techno-driven rock with harsh industrial strength and groovy tunes resulting in a distinctive dancefloor sound.
The North Star Bar:
Headliner: iNFiNiEN
Opening Act: The Fractals / Controlled Storms
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
Tix:$10
The Philadelphia-bred members of iNFiNiEN combine eclectic musical personalities into a visionary, unified force. With rock, jazz, soul, world, and classical influences, the quartet plays intricately composed songs with a focus on improvisation. After playing together for four years, they've discovered their own voice both live and in the studio. Their diverse influences are portrayed, but the sound produced is unique. iNFiNiEN has been compared to Bjork, Radiohead, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and John Zorn’s Masada. Far from the typical rock band, they explore new territories of sound by using exotic scales, chords, and rhythms. The drums project driving tribal beats, mixing elements of hardcore, funk, and jazz. The bass moves through a complex and constantly changing web of deep grooves. The guitar and keyboard create a wash of texture and colorful melodies. The fluid female vocals add a strong emotional element through soulful poetry and deliberate dynamics. iNFiNiEN stirs listeners through a moving musical adventure.
Johnny Brendas:
Headliner: Buried Beds (Record Release Party)
Opening Act:BC Camplight / Scott McMicken
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
Tix:$10
Promoting the release of their sophomore album, Tremble the Sails, this Philly band formed as a warehouse duo in 2003 by old friends Eliza Jones and Brandon Beaver and grew over several years into a chamber group of banjos, string quartets, electric guitars, broken glass, and aching harmonies. Their Americana influenced melancholy won them “Best Band” in Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of Philly 2004" issue and a spot on the Believer Magazine’s yearly music compilation. They were joined in 2004 by Thomas Bendel (drummer extraordinaire) and Tom Mallon (bass magic) and soon after by Hallie Sianni (string siren). After many years of goodtimes, Mallon retired and was replaced by Dave Hartley (War on Drugs/BC Camplight).
World Cafe Live:
Headliner: Dan Bern
Opening Act: Common Rotation
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7:30pm
Tix:$30, $40
Dan Bern has more stray thoughts, makes more obscure and askant connections, tries on more hats, slips into more pairs of shoes, eavesdrops on more conversations, reads more minds, and hears more voices than the rest of us. Some 14 years, 17 records, and several hundred songs under his belt, nobody has quite found a box big enough to fit Dan Bern in. His live shows—an entertaining and offbeat amalgamation of multiple personas—are as close as fans ever really get to the complete Dan Bern experience.
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