It’s that time of year again, folks – this weekend marks the 49th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. There really isn’t much going on musically in the city this week, so I’m hoping you are all resting (and saving) up for Friday’s kickoff which features AA Bondy and Bonnie “Prince”...

Hi, friends! I’m back from my well-deserved vacation and excited to be in Philly for a few really special shows this week. 8/11 The good folks at Weathervane Music are presenting a perfect lineup in Fishtown for Waterfront Wednesday. Local favorites Reading Rainbow will be joining their BFFs Eternal...

Happy Tuesday! Nicole and Rachel have a present for you – Slutever’s debut EP “Sorry, I’m Not Sorry” is finally here. The six song EP is available for free at the girls’ bandcamp. Full of girly grunge goodness, “Sorry I’m Not Sorry” rings in at just over twelve minutes....

watch?v=DolFdXt2_z4 7/26 New Jersey’s Ducktails will be stopping by Younglove’s for another of their great free shows. Joining Ducktails will be tourmates Big Troubles and locals Social Junk. Be sure to check out the new video for “Apple Walk,” the A-side of Ducktails’ Mirror Image 7″ via SHDWPLY RECORDS. As usual, this is...

(Photo taken from MySpace.) eskimeaux play Danger Danger Gallery tonight with Lonnie Walker and Dinosaur Feathers. Below is “Trinkets” a track off of eskimeaux’s upcoming EP which is yet unnamed. Gabrielle Smith’s soft voice tells the beautiful story of feeling left behind by someone else. Whoever you are missing,...

In a recent interview with The Deli, Man Man’s Honus Honus (Ryan Kattner) shared the great news of some progress on his upcoming album with Island’s Nick Thornburn (formerly of The Unicorns.) Kattner tells us that Thornburn and himself equally share vocals while Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse, The Shins,...

7/20 Tonight the good folks at R5 Productions and WKDU have another rad lineup at Johnny Brenda’s. Deer Tick and Wye Oak will be teaming up to present a night of honest-to-goodness sentimental rock n’ roll. Don’t get me wrong, I like Deer Tick, and I always enjoy John...

7/8 Mark over at YVYNYL is hosting his first showcase this Thursday night, July 8th. If you’re around, I highly suggest stopping by Younglove’s, West Philly’s newest one-stop vintage shop. I’m sure you’ve all checked out their vinyl selection during breaks at Danger Danger, but Thursday night they will...

Hey, Phillyheads! First off, sorry for my absence this week. I’ve been having severe internet difficulties at my new house. I didn’t want to leave you all hanging on this holiday weekend, so here is my one suggestion for Saturday night.. Happy Fourth of July! ...