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                                <title>The F16s &#8211; All Dogs Go To Heaven North America ‘27</title>
                                <eventupdate>5 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/the-f16s-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-north-america-27/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show THE F16S&#160; All Dogs Go To Heaven North America &#8216;27 For over a decade, through several iterations and releases, Chennai-based four-piece The F16s have been steadily refining their vision.From their 2013 debut Kaleidoscope, 2014&#8217;s Nobody&#8217;s Gonna Wait recorded at Rubber Tracks Studio in Brooklyn, 2016&#8217;s full-length breakthrough Triggerpunkte, through to 2019&#8217;s ode to companionship WKND FRNDS, and 2021&#8217;s searing &#8216;Is It Time to Eat the Rich, Yet?&#8217;, this vision has expanded in maturity and gravity &#8212; as thirty million Spotify streams and coverage in Pitchfork, Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan and Variety suggest.A fixture on the festival circuit, the band played the inaugural Lollapalooza Mumbai in 2023 alongside personal heroes The Strokes, Bandlands with Amyl &#38; the Sniffers and The War on Drugs, and Baybeats Singapore with Otoboke Beaver. The sold-out Rock n Roll is Dead Tour India cements the band&#8217;s place as a once-in-a-lifetime live powerhouse.Selective in process, calculated in execution, and blessed with the solitude of the hills, The F16s are pleased to present their 2nd full-length album &#8220;All Dogs Go To Heaven&#8221;. Ten tracks aided by personal growth and kinship about the uncomplicated way people can exist alongside each other. It's the sound of a band still moving, still shedding, still becoming.]]></description>
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                                <title>Fenne Lily</title>
                                <eventupdate>5 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/fenne-lily/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show &#160; FENNE LILY The record started like this: a move to New York from England. An out of the blue phone break-up, on Independence Day. A month of running, not eating enough, drinking too much. A month of writing thousands of words a day, frantically, from a place of guilt. A month where it felt like this loss of self. It started out like an exorcism. But it doesn&#8217;t end that way.Because things started to shift for Fenne Lily. The blame she placed on herself dissipated. New York, her new city, started to feel like her home. A place she had some ownership; a place that now held her own memories and experiences. She drove to New England in a truck. She made music with her friends in the Hudson Valley. She spent nights running pool tables. She fell in love again. She began writing the songs to her fourth album, Win Win. And she found that as she did this, the songs she wrote were coming from a place of warmth, self discovery. Something new was emerging from inside of herself. &#8220;I wanted to make music that sounded like the sun was out,&#8221; says Fenne. Win Win is a record that sounds like the sun is out. &#160; SLUICE Sluice is the recording project of Durham based musician/engineer Justin Morris (Fust, Weirs, Aunt Sis). Radial Gate, the second release as Sluice, features a wide collection of local talent including Avery Sullivan (Fust, Indigo De Souza), Oliver Child-Lanning (Fust, Weirs), Luke Norton (HC McEntire), Frank Meadows (Fust, Tomberlin, Bellows) and Natalie King (Toss) to name a few. Radial Gate continues the Sluice theme of nature&#8217;s intersection with industry, and lyrically explores the ideas of isolation and depression giving way to community and personal growth. "Could you pass me a beer, oh no it fell in the river. Hey man that&#8217;s all right, goodnight."]]></description>
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                                <title>Rikas</title>
                                <eventupdate>6 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/rikas/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show RIKAS Rikas are going back to where it all began. After a decade of writing, recording, rehearsing, and playing to sold-out audiences, the globally beloved German alt-pop quartet and childhood friends have unearthed and polished up some of their earliest recordings and arranged them on a brand-new EP, fittingly titled Bedroom Tapes.]]></description>
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                                <title>REEL CLUELESS &#8211; HALLOWEEN EDITION</title>
                                <eventupdate>6 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/reel-clueless-halloween-edition/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 5:30 PM &#8211; Doors 7:00PM &#8211; TRIVIA 9:00PM &#8211; SCREENING REEL CLUELESS - HALLOWEEN EDITION Sponsored by TULLAMORE DEW and NEW TRAIL BREWING COMPANY with Mitchell Joni Mitchell and Big Bad Bloody Mama &#160; TEAMS OF UP TO 5 MAY COMPETE FOR PRIZES If competing, please arrive by 6:30PM &#160; &#160; &#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Gladie &amp; KulfiGirls</title>
                                <eventupdate>11 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/gladie-kulfigirls/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show GLADIE Gladie is serene, but only for a moment. Their sound often begins as a swirling dream, like paper dancing in the wind, with Augusta Koch&#8217;s voice filtering in calm, measured, and carrying words that crack at the surface of the heart. And then comes the snap: incandescent rhythms arriving like wolves at the gate, guitars and drums forming a whirling storm, widening that initial crack until it becomes an ocean.Each moment in their music feels like a memory carried on the nerves of the body, unshakable melodies that move like blood through the veins. What has long been the core of Gladie&#8217;s power is Koch&#8217;s indelible strength as a songwriter&#8212;a craft honed over time, creating melodies and lyrics that burrow in and stay, becoming part of the listener&#8217;s own internal landscape. KULFIGIRLS KulfiGirls are a Philly based band whose style is a cross-cultural tapestry marked by prominent use of the Saraswati veena. Front woman and veena player, Abi and Joan, the guitarist, fuse melancholic harmonies and aggressive distortions of various Western influences with Abi&#8217;s Carnatic roots. Underpinned by Adesola&#8217;s relentlessly in-your-face rhythms and the wide-spanning multi-talent Stephanie, the Kulfi Girls are one of Philadelphia&#8217;s most dynamic, evocative, and diverse new groups on the music scene. Their debut album "Divinity" combines classic rock elements with an experimental ensemble of instruments. FLATWAVES Flatwaves is a Philadelphia-based band that blends hazy textures of 90s shoegaze with the raw energy of rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll and the psychedelic swirl of fuzzed-out garage rock. SLEEP TACTICS Here to smack the taste from the mouth of the planned obsolescence model, Sleep Tactics is a Philadelphia-based math rock/post-hardcore project led by guitarist/vocalist Dan Smith. Debuting in 2019 with a record that earned them a top 10 spot on Fecking Bahamas&#8217; &#8216;Math Rock Albums of the Year&#8217;, they have made their return with a four-piece lineup, as well as their most ambitious material to date.]]></description>
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                                <title>Bess Atwell</title>
                                <eventupdate>12 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/bess-atwell/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show BESS ATWELL Sometimes we have to leave what we know behind, in order to find ourselves. For British artist Bess Atwell, a spontaneous move to Canada &#8211; where she lived for nine months &#8211; proved the catalyst for one of her most vividly realised, honest albums to date. Cut a Figure, her fourth record, doesn&#8217;t just trace the outlines; it digs deep, as Atwell analyses a lifetime&#8217;s worth of relationships, decisions and motivations.&#160;To make such an album, she had to abandon some of the creative processes that had become second-nature. &#8220;The songs I really enjoyed performing from my last record were the rare moments where I put down any instruments, and it was just me singing to my audience, which can be a bit scary,&#8221; she says, referring to 2024&#8217;s Aaron Dessner-produced Light Sleeper. &#8220;But those were the songs that seemed to connect the most, and where I felt most free to actually live with the song and what it was about.&#8221;]]></description>
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                                <title>The Music of Tom Verlaine</title>
                                <eventupdate>13 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/the-music-of-tom-verlaine/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show THE MUSIC OF TOM VERLAINE Both in Television and his long solo career, Tom Verlaine&#8217;s brilliant lyrics and unique songwriting shone like a whirling jewel. Jimmy Rip (Television, Tom Verlaine Band) and Jay Dee Daugherty (Patti Smith Group, Tom Verlaine Band) were mainstays in Tom&#8217;s musical life throughout his many artistic metamorphosis. With the addition of Jackson Smith (guitar, Patti Smith Band) and Chris Lightcap (bass, Nels Cline Consentrik Quartet) this band is presenting a night of Tom&#8217;s music spanning his whole career. &#8220;We miss playing these songs almost as much as we miss Tom, and with this band we&#8217;re hoping to keep his beautiful, bright spirit shimmering.&#8221;]]></description>
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                                <title>Put It Down</title>
                                <eventupdate>14 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/put-it-down-17/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry*7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; ShowPUT IT DOWN - comedy show This month, Johnny Brenda&#8217;s brings you a disorienting multimedia collage of the absolute funniest people on the planet. Hosted by Andrew Shearer and Kyle Harris. &#160; @PUTITDOWNSHOW &#160; FEATURING: Julia ShiplettJulian HernandezZoe DixonClare Austen-SmithToler Wolfe Music from Desiree DabiceFeaturing house band, Links Inc. (Codi Jean, Dylan Baldi, Joel Gleiser)]]></description>
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                                <title>Star Moles</title>
                                <eventupdate>19 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/star-moles/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show STAR MOLES Star Moles is the project of Emily Moales, a New Hampshire ex-pat reborn and perfected in Philadelphia PA, aka Benjamin Franklin&#8217;s town. Since she first laid sound to digital tape in 2017, she has been doing what any great artist should be doing: making art, refining her craft, and finding her voice at her own pace and in relative anonymity. Over those years, she&#8217;s explored many versions of herself. Her previous releases (four full-length LPs and countless singles) were often fantastical and conceptual in nature, taking inspiration from literature and mythology. It was a necessary escapism for herself as a teenager in sleepy New England, and as a young adult amid the dull dread of a global pandemic.&#160;She&#8217;s now 27, and still doesn&#8217;t get out that much, but these days, she doesn&#8217;t feel the need to reach that far away for inspiration. Moales has traded in high-concept for high impact. She finds herself drawn to making music that sounds like the music she loves and singing about her life in beautiful Philadelphia. She also remains rooted in our current world historic moment, touching on topics like religious fanaticism, environmental collapse, and the unabashed ascent of fascism in America. Her transcendent fifth full-length album is called Highway to Hell. AC/DC, eat your fucking heart out.&#160;Put simply, this album is a major statement of intent, signaling the arrival of a singular talent, primed for a breakthrough. Moales is a major player in a young, hungry stable of mind-boggingly prolific artists flying under the radar in Philly's ever-vibrant music scene. Highway to Hell was produced by Kevin Basko (Rubber Band Gun, Foxygen) and features vital contributions from members of Emily and Kevin&#8217;s Historic NJ Recordings creative collective, including Sam Sullivan (guitar) and Jem Seidel (drums).]]></description>
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                                <title>Keo</title>
                                <eventupdate>21 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/keo/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show KEO Keo&#8217;s debut album Put A Smile On For Me is an unfiltered examination of shame, accountability, memory and vulnerability, with frontman Finn Keogh confronting the parts of himself he would rather avoid. Recorded mostly live and selfproduced by Finn alongside guitarist Jimmy Lanwern in a matter of weeks, the album feels like a document of a band figuring things out in real time, turning confusion, contradiction and self-doubt into something loud, immediate and alive. There is humor in it, but also a real sense of self-recognition, as though the songs are finding their shape at the same time Finn is finding his own. It moves between ragged guitars, bruising emotion and huge, undeniable melodies, holding onto all the chaos and uncertainty that made it worth making in the first place. Sitting somewhere between post-grunge and 90s alt rock, Keo &#8211; composed of Finn, Conor, drummer Oli Spackman, and guitarist Jimmy Lanwern &#8211; draws on the emotional intensity of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, while embracing the textured, shoegazey weight of The Smashing Pumpkins.&#160;From their beginnings on London&#8217;s underground circuit, Keo have quickly graduated to some of the biggest stages of their career, supporting Wolf Alice before returning to Reading &#38;amp; Leeds for a Main Stage appearance this past summer. The band is currently on their sold-out UK headline tour and this momentum now carries into 2027 with their biggest show to date, this spring at the O2 Academy Brixton in London, which sold out before the release of Put A Smile On For Me. But for all the numbers around the band, it is the connection in the room that has always felt most powerful. With very little reliance on social media, Keo have built their audience through word of mouth, relentless touring and the palpable feeling that something is happening when these songs are played in a room full of people.&#160;Keo&#8217;s debut album, Put A Smile On For Me charted at #2 on the UK Official Albums Chart, selling 23,500 units in its first week. This makes Keo the first UK band in over two years to surpass 20,000 units with a debut album during week one on the UK Official Albums Chart. Put A Smile On For Me also debuted at #1 on the UK Physical Albums Chart and at #1 on the UK Vinyl Albums Chart.]]></description>
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                                <title>A Black Celebration &#8211; Philly&#8217;s Favorite Depeche Mode Dance Party</title>
                                <eventupdate>23 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/a-black-celebration-phillys-favorite-depeche-mode-dance-party-19/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:52:36 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 9PM Doors &#160; A BLACK CELEBRATION - PHILLY'S FAVORITE DEPECHE MODE DANCE PARTY &#160; +++ FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6TH +++A Black Celebration - Philly's Favorite Depeche Mode PartyDJ Baby Berlin+ Special Guest: Alex English (Music For The Masses) Photos: Urbanity Chic&#160;Black Celebration is the fifth studio album by Depeche Mode. This album further cemented the darkening sound and style of DM.&#160;ABC&#160;the party celebrates this darkening depeche mood as well. This event is an inclusive safe space goth party. Homophobia, Misogyny, transphobia, racism, xenophobia, physical violence or hate of any kind will not be tolerated.Expect to hear:TONS OF DEPECHE MODENEW WAVEDARK WAVEPOST-PUNKDEATH ROCKEARLY INDUSTRIALWAX TRAXGOTH CLUB HITSFACTORY RECORDSDepeche Mode, New Order, Ministry, Sisters Of Mercy, Bauhaus, Front 242, Cabaret Voltaire, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, The Cult, Xmal Deutschland, Pet Shop Boys, Tears for Fears, Erasure. INXS, Love and Rockets, Soft Cell, Killing Joke, Tones On Tail, Visage, NIN, Skinny Puppy, Nitzer Ebb, Cold Cave, Joy Division, She Past Away, Boy Harsher, Lords Of The New Church, Yazoo, Gary Numan, Echo &#38; The Bunnymen, Berlin, and more!#abcphilly #ablackcelebration #ablackcelebrationphilly #darkwavephilly #goth #gothnight #gothphilly #newwave #darkwave #depechemode #postpunk #synthpop #tradgothLet's have a black celebration...9PM Doors / $10-$15 / 21+]]></description>
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                                <title>All Violet &amp; Lounge Act</title>
                                <eventupdate>25 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/all-violet-lounge-act/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show ALL VIOLET (Hole tribute)Based in Philadelphia, All Violet is a tribute to the fury, melody, and power of Hole. A typical setlist focuses heavily on the classic Live Through This album and also features deep cuts, hits, and obscurities from the rest of Hole&#8217;s career. Singer Kelly Bennett&#8217;s vocals range from a purr to a rafter-shaking roar, and her bandmates provide the dynamic thunder to back her up.&#160;https://www.facebook.com/AllVioletBandhttps://www.instagram.com/all_violet_hole_tribute/ LOUNGE ACT (Nirvana tribute)Lounge Act is a northern New Jersey tribute to Nirvana that delivers raw, accurate performances of songs from the entire Nirvana catalog -- from hit singles to deep album tracks. They provide a genuine live Nirvana experience for fans who saw the band back in the day and for those who missed that chance.https://www.facebook.com/loungeactnj&#160;https://www.instagram.com/lounge_act_nirvana_tribute/ &#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Gripper</title>
                                <eventupdate>25 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/gripper/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show GRIPPER Philadelphia hard-rock champions Gripper today announce their debut album and share new single &#8220;Miss Behave&#8221; and &#8220;Other Bastard&#8221;. These two blown-out, explosive new tracks showcase the gritty energy that has swiftly made the five-piece a fixture on their local scene including support slots with Sheer Mag, Mdou Moctar, The Briefs, and The Tubs. They have also caught the ear of Philly tastemaker label Stupid Bag Records, who will release the Gripper debut album Another Night Of Fun On Me on February 9th, 2027. &#8220;Miss Behave&#8221; serves up a power-pop-meets-garage-punk reflection on burning the candle at both ends while &#8220;Other Bastard&#8221; is a ragged throwback boogie that sets unwitting self destruction in its sights. Originally spread between the Jersey shore and New England, Gripper was born when longtime DIY friends themselves now all living in the city of brotherly love. Having bonded when crossing paths on the DIY touring scene, the dream team that is Gripper was formed from a shared desire to harness the energy and urgency of some shared formative rock influences of their childhood. Eagle-eared listeners may hear in these Gripper recordings the glam boldness of T.Rex and Slade, the seedy swagger of AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and Judas Priest, and the oblivion-courting of The Stooges. MOPAR STARS JOSEPHINE NETWORK SHAMPOO DJ CITY BABY]]></description>
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                                <title>Workout For Warmth Fundraiser</title>
                                <eventupdate>26 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/workout-for-warmth-fundraiser-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[12PM - 3PM UPSTAIRS FREE ADMISSION &#160; WORKOUT FOR WARMTH - TEAM CURRY vs TEAM DOLLY hosted by Maria TopCatt COMPETITIONS, RAFFLES &#38; DISCOUNTED DRINKS FOR A GOOD CAUSE &#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Jon Spencer</title>
                                <eventupdate>26 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/jon-spencer/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show JON SPENCER Across twelve brand new songs, Jon tears his heart out singing songs torn from the front page and beyond: futuristic power blues and garage-punk explosionisms about the nausea and paranoia delivered by a reality show president, and the power and resilience it takes to rebel. It is all deeply personal &#8212; the fight to create and live and push back against the dark forces &#8212; but he never loses sight that we&#8217;re all in this together.]]></description>
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                                <title>Three Fourteen, Angelo Outlaw Trio &amp; Joe Kenney Band</title>
                                <eventupdate>27 days ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/three-fourteen-angelo-outlaw-trio-joe-kenney-band/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show THREE FOURTEEN Joined together to save the world one tasty jam at a time, Three Fourteen plays original music alongside rare and beloved covers. Mashing up reggae, soul, and psychedelia influences into heavy jams.Three Fourteen is a group of likeminded individuals consisting of members Andy Hionides (guitar), Josh Lassoff (drums), Jamie Lundmark (violin), Gerald Smith (guitar), and Dillon Finn (bass). Together they have become a distinct sound across the Eastcoast music scene with concrete songwriting material, chord structures, and vocal attitude. The band creates a sense of community with the crowd by delivering fun and energetic setlists known to incorporate surprise medleys and teases while still including slower, more intricate improvisations.Three Fourteen has a top-flight catalog of venues and festivals they have performed, has aired on local &#38; global radio stations such as WXPN 88.5, and are one of the areas &#8220;must see shows&#8221; (Pierre&#8217;s Weekend Calendar). Featured Local Artist for January 2025 on 93.3 WXPN. The band has played alongside acts like: Big Something, Consider The Source, Magic Beans, and many more! ANGELO OUTLAW TRIO JOE KENNEY BAND The connective thread throughout Joe Kenney Band&#8217;s eclectic range of original music stylings and cover arrangements is th distinct artistry, energy, and passion they bring to their live performances. An award-winning collective wit jazz fusion, funk, jam, and neo-soul influences, &#160;Joe Kenney Band is based in Phoenixville, PA. The Band is touring in support of two new albums, Kenney's 8th and 9th under his name.]]></description>
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                                <title>Danz CM</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/danz-cm/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show DANZ CM Upstate New York-bred producer, composer, and synthesizer obsessive Danz CM blends textured synths, live guitars, motorik beats and layered vocals to create a sound all her own. Originally from the Catskill Mountains and now based in LA, Danz cultivated a strict DIY-ethos in NYC under the moniker of Computer Magic in the 2010s, which earned her a cult-like following with albums like Davos (2015), and several record deals in Japan, where she provided the soundtrack for major brand campaigns like Panasonic and Kewpie Mayo. In the 2020s, Danz shed her previous moniker to lean further into scoring independent films like While Mortals Sleep and The Map. During the pandemic she also founded the popular print publication, Synth History.On November 20th, Danz returns with her most ambitious and expansive record to date, The Interdimensional Extraterrestrial Time Travelers Society, a meticulously crafted, sci-fi-laced alt-pop record that sounds beamed in from a cooler, analog future. Conceived over three years in her home studio, the album completes a prolific sonic trilogy alongside her recent experimental projects L&#196;RM! and MYTHS. Danz will bring the dynamic scope of her new work in addition to her Computer Magic back-catalog to the stage for a headline tour throughout January and February 2027. EVENSON]]></description>
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                                <title>Julia Minkin</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/julia-minkin/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show JULIA MINKIN SOPHIE CORAN FLOATING]]></description>
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                                <title>Problem Addict, My Wife&#8217;s An Angel &amp; Slomo Sapiens</title>
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                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/problem-addict-my-wifes-an-angel-slomo-sapiens/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show PROBLEM ADDICT Emerging from the muck of an uncaring world, these derelicts became bound by a single purpose... to exact auditory revenge on the worthless society that spit them out.Now, they will stop at nothing to unleash their brand of sonic destruction on the masses and take their place at the top of the trash heap.They are the problem you want to see in the world.&#160;They are...PROBLEM ADDICT. MY WIFE'S AN ANGEL SLOMO SAPIENS Slomo Sapiens originated back in 2016 when lead guitarist &#38; frontman Ceallaigh Manaaki moved across the planet from New Zealand to America. If you believe in horoscopes, ghosts, and fairy tales, you might think it was fate that Ceallaigh met Greg Geiger (bass) and Jon Pritchard (drums) within his first week in Philadelphia. The three piece dropped their debut EP Hot Milk in 2018 as a concise thesis on Psych, Garage, and Sludge Rock.As the band evolved, they dug deeper into a psychedelic abyss and crafted their first LP Cabin Fever Dreams. The aptly titled record&#8217;s release coincidentally paired with the entire world shutting down for the first time in March of 2020. With no end in sight, the band couldn&#8217;t help but feel that fate had played a dirty trick on them this time. The darkest moments on CFD highlight the horrors of isolation with references to Kenneth Anger &#38; Allister Crowley while pulling musical influence from The Cramps &#38; The 13th Floor Elevators.Since then, the boys explored their Stoner Metal alter egos on Sl&#246;mos Vol 1 and their Psychedelic Magnum Opus - The Holy Babble in 2023. The band is currently planning to release some new singles in Fall 2026.&#160; PUPPET SHOW BY FOAM SKELETON DJ ROMAIN LET US]]></description>
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                                <title>This Is The Kit</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/this-is-the-kit-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show THIS IS THE KIT In today's fast-paced mid-apocalyptic world it can feel like a waste of time to speak about time at all. Why dwell on the past when we could just live in the present because the future won't shut up about how bad it's going to be?But with This is the Kit aka Kate Stables (songwriter / banjo strummer / pinhole camera lover / Winchester UK born Paris dweller), we're going to have to give time just a modicum of consideration. Because not only is Kate still here and making albums of cataclysmic honesty and welcoming tonal embraces, they are continuing to grow, which is probably the only smart way to move forward through time.This Is The Kit's music places companionship at a premium, so being welcomed into its space feels like an obvious privilege, on record and in concert hall with her stellar supporting cast of Rozi Plain (bass), Jamie Whitby-Coles (drums) and Neil Smith (guitar). And at this current point in our confusing history, continuing to be here at all, to stand tall and make music to gather to, that's a heroic act. Joyful survival as an act of time-wasting, I'll take that any day of the week. Look to This Is The Kit to spend at least one day of your week this year, I guarantee it will be time well wasted.]]></description>
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                                <title>Pat Finnerty &amp; the Full Band</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/pat-finnerty-the-full-band-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show PAT FINNERTY &#38; THE FULL BAND A Pre-Halloween Evening with Pat Finnerty and the Full Band Set 1: Live Band Karaoke Set 2: The Music of The Cars (with guest vocalist Dave Cope) You could spend the night before the night before Halloween rummaging through your local Spirit Halloween store looking for a sexy (insert profession here) costume. Or you could spend the evening with Pat Finnerty and the Full Band. And what an evening it promises to be. Set one: Live Band Karaoke&#8212;you know the drill. Set two: The music of The Cars. Finnerty and the boys have been talking about doing a Cars show forever, and now they&#8217;re finally doing it, joined by towering talent David Cope on lead vocals and guitar. You&#8217;re gonna get all of your Cars favorites and a few deep cuts. It&#8217;s gonna rip.]]></description>
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                                <title>Eliza McLamb</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/eliza-mclamb/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show ELIZA MCLAMB Eliza McLamb's warm, intimate songs weave through confessional folk and clamorous alt-rock in a way that recalls contemporary indie heroes like Julia Jacklin and Lucy Dacus. After building a grassroots fan base through social media, the North Carolina native released her debut EP, Salt Circle, in 2022. She soon joined the roster of Royal Mountain Records, which released her full-length debut, Going Through It, in 2024. Her heightened success led to McLamb leaving Binchtopia, the popular podcast she had co-hosted since 2021, to focus exclusively on her music career. Her sophomore album, Good Story, appeared in 2025, following her first headlining tour.]]></description>
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                                <title>KatzPascale</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/katzpascale/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show KATZPASCALE KatzPascale combines their core instruments of cello and saxophone with vocals and wider instrumentation to startling effect. The duo met performing as session musicians in New York, connecting over a shared love of classical and experimental music as well as 2hollis, Addison Rae and Imogen Heap. They quickly formed KatzPascale and have not looked back. The group have been on a rapid rise, with word of mouth buzz from their live shows capturing a quickly growing audience who want to experience something different. Their debut EP, ELEGY will be released on June 10th, 2026.]]></description>
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                                <title>DeStructos</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/destructos/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show DESTRUCTOS Gamma ray burst rockers celebrate their long awaited debut LP out on local Philly label World Gone Mad records. CARNIVOROUS BELLS Philly tension rockers. A combustible menace. Misfits who used the raw ferocitv of hardcore to explore more adventurous territories. whether it be Saccharine Trust's dissonant jazz leanings, Spike in Vain's blearv chords/ blearv rantings, October File-era Die Kreuzen's adoption of melodv while still retaining the scathing vocals. or Your Food's high energy, spatially deep post punk. And hey, Carnivorous Bels shares some common DNA with all of them! MESH Philly rockers that sound like a long lost pre-hardcore punk band circa sweet-spot 1980-1981 British or middle of nowhere Midwest gem, making songs well informed of the first 1977 punk wave but without leaning into the more aggressive sonic sides.]]></description>
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                                <title>Jake Xerxes Fussell</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/jake-xerxes-fussell-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show JAKE XERXES FUSSELL Over six unique and very personal studio albums, Jake Xerxes Fussell has found his musical future by reimagining, reorchestrating, and reunifying the past. By combining different traditional music sources in a completely original way, he routinely creates fresh works of art that are at once rooted in tradition and ingeniously modern.]]></description>
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                                <title>The Florring Stones</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/the-florring-stones/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show THE FLORRING STONES]]></description>
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                                <title>Lia Menaker</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/lia-menaker/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 6 PM &#8211; Doors7 PM &#8211; Show WXPN Welcomes LIA MENAKER KUF KNOTZ &#38; CHRISTINE ELISE BRITTANY ANN TRANBAUGH]]></description>
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                                <title>The Bul Bey</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/the-bul-bey-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show THE BUL BEY The Bul Bey tells the authentic story of a Philadelphia native with a global perspective. A sharp-witted wordsmith with the optimism of a schoolteacher and the honesty of an Imam, his bouncy bars celebrate the bright sides of working-class life with the lexicon only a true Philly Bul could master.A trusted voice in the Philadelphia community, The Bul Bey&#8217;s impact extends beyond music. With a deep commitment to civic engagement, he has programmed community events featuring world-renowned figures such as Malcolm Gladwell, Francis Collins, Rick Steves, and President Bill Clinton. His voice not only moves crowds but also sparks conversations that matter.His influence has reached national audiences, earning a song placement on the Emmy Award-winning show Abbott Elementary. Whether on stage, in the studio, or in the heart of his city, The Bul Bey continues to build a legacy rooted in authenticity, artistry, and advocacy. CARLA GAMBLE Carla Gamble is a singer, songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.At the age of 13, Carla released her first poetry album, "From My Lips to Your Ears". By age 14 Carla was voted Poet Laureate of Philadelphia. In 2018 Carla released her first single, "Pretty Girl Magic", which was featured in "For Colored Girls" stage play (Directed by Frankie Darcell).In June of 2022, Carla released her music compilation titled "She Is", which received local and national acclaim.&#160;July 2022, Carla received a citation from The City of Philadelphia, for Excellence in Music, for her contribution towards the culture of the arts in Philadelphia. Carla was invited to join the 2023 new member class for the National Recording Academy (Grammys) as a voting member.In 2023 Carla created &#8220;Voices of Philly Soul&#8221; ladies edition concert, celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month. GIO GENESIS New York&#8217;s Gio Genesis presents a versatility that can be rare in this day and age. Genesis is living and walking proof that art, music, love and the essence felt throughout is very much alive. The New York artist blends his diverse upbringing and experiences to showcase his multifaceted abilities. One track you&#8217;ll hear Gio Genesis float over atmospheric, spacey production with his soul-touching vocal range, in the next, he&#8217;s flowing over back breaking beats with a style all his own. In a genre he calls Gio-Pop, Genesis doesn&#8217;t seek to fit in anyone&#8217;s box, infusing elements of multiple sounds and timelines allowing the artist to create a perfect storm of enjoyability and relatability.]]></description>
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                                <title>Fake Names</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/fake-names-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show FAKE NAMES PRESSURE WHEEL Based out of Philadelphia, Pressure Wheel is the slightly gnarlier project from members of punk-adjacent acts like Restorations, Signals Midwest, and Timeshares. A little less scalpel, a little more sledgehammer. Their latest release, 2026&#8217;s &#8216;I Hate The Night,&#8217; delivers four new songs-a-shoutin&#8217; about sleep, fury, societal ills, and rat premonitions.]]></description>
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                                <title>Madra Salach</title>
                                <eventupdate>1 month ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/madra-salach/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show WXPN Welcomes MADRA SALACH The past couple of years have seen Madra Salach become one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary folk, creating music that is both deeply rooted in Irish tradition and strikingly modern. Emerging from Dublin's vibrant independent music scene, the six-piece first came together through informal pub sessions in 2023 , united by a shared love of traditional Irish song. What began as musicians from dif ferent bands getting together to perform traditional standards has evolved into original compositions that seamlessly blends folk, experimental textures and raw, poetic storytelling.&#160;Their songs draw equally from the centuries-old Irish traditional canon and the restless energy of today's alternative music, combining harmonium, mandolin, tin whistle, percussion, guitar and electronics with powerful vocals and striking arrangements. The result is a sound that has earned widespread acclaim, with The Guardian describing the band as "an unexpected and beguiling alloy of purity , poison and potency ."&#160;Much of Madra Salach's reputation has been built on their rousing live performances. The summer of 2025 saw the band debut on the Irish festival circuit, finding fans through word-of-mouth. With every performance drew a bigger audience, captivated by their ability to move effortlessly between intimate, spellbinding moments and exhilarating crescendos. This year has seen them continue their rapid ascent with sold-out headline tours, major festival appearances across the UK &#38; Europe and a growing international following.]]></description>
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                                <title>Friends of Jerry</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/friends-of-jerry-7/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show A New Year's Eve Special with FRIENDS OF JERRY Three sets of Dead etc. Friends of Jerry is a Grateful Dead cover band from Philadelphia. &#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>John Faye, Sug Daniels &amp; Roberta Faceplant</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/john-faye-sug-daniels-roberta-faceplant/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show WXPN Welcomes SCORPIO SZN FINALE JOHN FAYE John Faye is a singer-songwriter who has had a prolific multi-decade career as the voice of the Caulfields, IKE, John &#38; Brittany, and his solo work. John is also a member of (Hooters drummer) David Uosikkinen&#8217;s In The Pocket.As the lead singer and songwriter for the Caulfields, he released two albums on A&#38;M Records in the mid-90&#8217;s, had a modern rock radio hit in the US and Australia (&#8220;Devil&#8217;s Diary&#8221;), had song placements in major films and television shows through a publishing deal with Warner-Chappell, and toured nationally and internationally. The Caulfields went on permanent hiatus in 2025, playing two sold-out farewell concerts - at WXPN Free At Noon in Philadelphia, and at the Queen in their home state of Delaware.Faye&#8217;s latest album (his 16th studio release) &#8220;The Long Game&#8221; dropped on vinyl in December of 2024 in partnership Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen&#8217;s ITP Entertainment. The single &#8220;Asking For A Friend&#8221; was added into regular rotation at Philadelphia Non-Com radio powerhouse WXPN and cracked the top 60 on the CDX Triple A singles chart in a national radio campaign. SUG DANIELS Sug Daniels is a Delaware born, Philadelphia based, singer-songwriter and producer who is using the tools around her to capture the emotions of an era. Daniels&#8217; work is as colorful, vulnerable, and charismatic as her personality. She thoughtfully combines elements of folk, R&#38;B, and soul alternatives to create personal and tender music interlaced with messages of truth and positive change. ROBERTA FACEPLANT Roberta Faceplant is a honky tonk hurricane from Philadelphia. Safely in the middle of a Venn diagram where kitsch meets bitch, the five-piece Outlaw Americana band has been called &#8220;a cowpunk miracle&#8221; and been compared to &#8220;Southern Culture on the Skids fronted by Laura Bell Bundy.&#8221; It&#8217;s Country, but you can hear the city.Raucous guitars, a driving rhythm section, and the raw, powerful, and soulful vocals of frontwoman Katie Feeney make Roberta Faceplant a five-fingered fist of Country grit. Lyrically, Feeney and the band pull no punches, tackling current events with tongue in cheek humor and rage. Peppered with Bob Seger-style working-man themes and a dose of Southern Rock, the band still holds tight to the true spirit of country music - three chords and the truth. with special guest appearances by:&#160; IKE, Erin Fox, Annalise Curtin]]></description>
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                                <title>LUCY (Cooper B. Handy)</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/lucy-cooper-b-handy/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show LUCY (COOPER B. HANDY) Born on Cape Cod, Cooper B. Handy started releasing music as LUCY in 2009. In the years since, the Western Massachusetts based singer/producer has made a career of self-releasing music and videos, unpolished &#38; posted in near real time. LUCY's captivating live performance has earned him a cult following on the DIY circuit, playing shows in basements and warehouses across the country. His music is experimental and raw &#8211; at times even abrasive. His GarageBand-based production has never swayed far from the sample packs and synth sounds he started writing music with 14 years ago. Aggressively prolific, Handy has amassed an extensive catalogue that is both eccentric and earnest. His music channels a sense of creative exploration, and his lyrics pack real wisdom into unassuming one-liners. F.G.S.]]></description>
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                                <title>TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/tj-kong-and-the-atomic-bomb/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show TJ KONG AND THE ATOMIC BOMB Idiots manufacturing joy and dancing out the door.More Specifically...&#160;"Eclectic and evocative, stirring together dusty cinematic arrangements with lyrical tales of depravity and hard-luck humanity that sound like something out of a Cormac McCarthy novel."&#160;- WXPN"Playing Americana 'slash blues', they sing, wail, lament, and brood over being drunk, hungover, alone, depressed, sweaty, and lost. A simple recount of a whiskey-inspired tradition on guitar and harmonica."&#160;- Pop Montreal"One of the most sought after bands in Philly."&#160;- USA Today"It lands somewhere between The Basement Tapes and Anodyne, with a ragged, lo-fi aesthetic and lyrics drenched in heartbreak and whiskey.&#8221;&#160;- Pop Matters SQUAWK BROTHERS Formed by the members of Philly indie rock bands The Teeth/Purples in order to explore a country-influenced aesthetic. As the scope of the band evolved, the members finally grew tired of the &#8220;four dudes&#8221; template and have blossomed into a six-piece harmonic family with the addition of Eliza Becker and Nakita Beauregard. The newer members have thus far raised no objection to keeping the name as it is. MANDY VALENTINE Mandy Valentine is a Philadelphia-based 6-piece country western rock &#38; roll band. Fun, energetic, and described by WXPN as &#8216;playful yeehaws&#8217;, the Mandies play originals and covers in the style of Elvis, Dolly, The Beatles, and 60s girl groups.The Mandies are led by Missy Pidgeon on guitar &#38; vocals, joined by Abbey Heier and Delaney Keefe on backing vocals &#38; percussion. &#160;Freddie Randall III brings his country guitar, with PSU &#8217;13 alum Jay Johnson on bass and Mattie &#8216;Kimi&#8217; Klauser on drums. &#160;New singles No Good, Play Pretend, and New Jersey follow their 2025 debut record, Gone West. &#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Winderman, Colman &amp; Kimock</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/winderman-colman-kimock-3/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7PM &#8211; Doors7:30PM &#8211; Show WINDERMAN, COLMAN &#38; KIMOCK Winderman, Colman &#38; Kimock is the latest sonic adventure from jam-scene stalwarts keyboardist Eli Winderman (Dopapod/Octave Cat), bassist Jonathan Colman (Muscle Tough/Dungeon Crawl), and drummer John Morgan Kimock (Crosby Collective/Oteil &#38; Friends/Mike Gordon). Together, they blend patient grooves, lush textures, and improvisational magic into a genre-fluid musical journey. Adding a unique twist, they reinterpret the music of the Grateful Dead, Aphex Twin, and Phish, delivering a blend of jam-band nostalgia, electronic intrigue, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you love fusion, psychedelia, or adventurous covers, this trio is here to keep you guessing and grooving. PARIS MONSTER WILLIAM H. TRAVIS]]></description>
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                                <title>Nicole Saphos Band, Christina Ward &amp; Emily Drinker</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/nicole-saphos-band-christina-ward-emily-drinker/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show WXPN Welcomes NICOLE SAPHOS BAND CHRISTINA WARD EMILY DRINKER]]></description>
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                                <title>Babehoven</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/babehoven-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show BABEHOVEN Babehoven is the Hudson, NY based project of singer-songwriter Maya Bon and collaborator Ryan Albert. Since 2017, the band has carved out a sound that blends melodic indie and folk rock with an occasional nod towards country. Bon serves as the project&#8217;s principal songwriter and lyricist, while Albert, a multi-instrumentalist and producer, further shapes the sonic world around her songs. Together, they&#8217;ve built a body of work that feels both intimate and expansive."Blue Around You," Babehoven's new single, is a country-flecked stomper. The song finds Bon singing with hard-won resilience: "Yesterday a stranger told me they can see / That I feel levels of pain that could've broken me / And I thought, mmm but I survived it." Recorded at The Chicken Shack and 12 Lb Genius in Upstate NY, Maya and Ryan gathered an excellent crew of musicians with producer Phil Weinrobe at the helm&#8212;Oliver Hill, Zosha Warpeha, Dylan Nowik, Jared Samuel, Ellington Peet, and Nick Kinsey. The core of the song was recorded live with no playback or headphones with the feel of the room being as much an instrument as the hardanger fiddle and harmonies that soar overhead. JANE LAI sleep rock piano music based in nyc.&#160;]]></description>
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                                <title>Flooding</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/flooding/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show FLOODING Flooding is a gut feeling.Fronted by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Rose Brown, Flooding is a 3-piece band that explores genres like slow-core, noise rock, post-hardcore, and post-punk. Brown is supported by bassist Cole Billings and drummer Zach Cunningham, who share the songwriting goal of curating abstract elements of different music styles to create a distinct composition with each album and song, rather than fitting into a particular genre. Flooding is interested in what music can allow us to feel and things it can force us to confront. Softness and harshness coexist in everything - and there's freedom in allowing ourselves to be both at the same time. bloodsports Taking over the sweaty New York venues and curbside congregations that came to be synonymous with the name, bloodsports is set to release their long awaited debut LP 'Anything Can Be A Hammer' via brand new New York label Good English Records on October 17th. Bloodsports has become an undeniable force amidst their latest line up, where members Sam Murphy (guitar/vox), Jeremy Mock (Guitar), Liv Eriksen (bass/vox) and Scott Hale (drums) find solace in the capitulation of sonic strain; where angular sedition blends with economical melodies that lighten the load of the self-destruction that these songs embrace. But as bold as their landscapes have been prior, 'Anything Can Be A Hammer' finds the band embracing a more dynamic approach, maturing in their techniques as these songs brim over with subtle fixations &#8211; balancing a steady pace of experimentation and curiosity that linger amongst the rhythmic blows and befuddling depths that the band confidently explores. Fragile, yet abundant, bloodsports leans into that patience that plays to our own interior designs, where Murphy&#8217;s lyricism is a notion of both what we know and what we think we know, as it all comes to the fore when our obsessions are at large. It&#8217;s an album that&#8217;s got blood in its veins and a finger on the pulse.&#160; E. ATENCIO]]></description>
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                                <title>Bass Drum of Death</title>
                                <eventupdate>2 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/bass-drum-of-death/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show BASS DRUM OF DEATH Bass Drum of Death is getting back to basics. From the bare-bones title of their sixth record&#8212;SIX&#8212;to the writing approach&#8212;their first two LPs were recorded entirely on GarageBand&#8212;the creative process for the group is strikingly similar to the early stages of their career. While the new album marks a return to their original recording method, there are a few notable changes. Instead of working solo on the demos, frontman John Barrett and the band (Jim Barrett, guitar; Ian Kirkpatrick, drums) convened for several sessions in Barrett&#8217;s home studio in Nashville to bring the songs to life. Manning the faders was producer Jeremy Ferguson (Cage the Elephant, White Reaper), who then hosted the band for ten snowy days of fine tuning at his Battle Tapes studio. The result is a scuzzy blast of their signature sound, with influences ranging from The Stooges to ZZ Top and very much aided by Ferguson&#8217;s deft engineering touch. If SIX sounds like a return to form, the band proves they still have a few tricks in their pockets and things up their sleeves. CHAINED BLISS Philadelphia&#8217;s Chained Bliss cuts rainy day punk with a sharp edge by threading simple melodies through driving rhythms. While often sounding reminiscent of past eras from proto-punk to early US hardcore they remain on their own unique course failing to become a caricature. Never going too far in one direction, Chained Bliss brings a live performance which pushes and pulls creating a seamless curation of sonic blasts. Anticipate their 2nd LP via Stupid Bag Records in the not so distant future.]]></description>
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                                <title>Wild Pink</title>
                                <eventupdate>3 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/wild-pink-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show WILD PINK There&#8217;s a novelistic impression to the songs of Wild Pink, where characters peer over the edge of potential futures, past mistakes and paths not taken. Backed by a dive bar hue, NYC-based frontman John Ross blends the existential with the celestial, gathering pieces of passer-bys, fictional figures, and historical idiosyncrasies to make sense of what&#8217;s in front of him. It&#8217;s on their sixth album, Still Coming Down, that Ross cements the voice he&#8217;s been steadily honing over the years.The album pokes fun at the listlessness of consumerism, coping through detachment and finding the punchline of it all. Ross is a consummate of curiosity, becoming a narrator of a warped and unpredictable America, morphing everyday mundanity into a cinematic, sepia-toned flipbook. Propelled by the witty and ravenous wisdom of 2024&#8217;s Dulling the Horns, Ross&#8217; poetic form has only gained traction, as jocular, heartfelt stories pour with a clever and distinctive ease.NFL bros cruise alongside big guys in grocery stores with even bigger tattoos; ghost stories and references from the cinematic haze of movies like Heat, Moneyball and The Town buzz in the background while Ross also points to Waterworld and The Perfect Storm&#8211;&#8211;heroes who wander, looking for answers at the end of the world.After battling&#8211;&#8211;and beating&#8211;&#8211;cancer, and now becoming a father for the first time, Ross&#8217; outlook has hairpin-bent its way into a simpler significance, where creating music is less about the bigger picture, and more about being present in the moment. It&#8217;s a genuine rock record, leaning into the dynamics of open-armed arrangements, inviting huge chords, harmonicas, horns, keys and pedal steel to morph and blend into a cathartic swirl. Ross looked back to the grunge bands he was obsessed with as a teen, and found that it sparked a deeper presence with his own voice, both in lyrics and performance. He endeavoured to create an album that is as fun to play live as it is for the audience to witness, harkening back to the enthusiasm and motivation he felt growing up.&#8220;Strangely, I feel like I've found my voice on this record,&#8221; he says. HIDING PLACES Shortly after forming, the members of the New York-via-North Carolina indie rock band Hiding Places noticed a secret power. During their live sets, no matter the loudness, scuzziness, or mayhem of the venues they played, their tender, atmospheric sound became the focus of the room, quieting their surroundings as audiences became hypnotized by their steady, rhythmic interplay and bittersweet vocal melodies. From these experiences, the band developed a credo of close listening. If one member plays too fast, they won&#8217;t try to nudge down the tempo; if someone&#8217;s volume rises above the rest, they adapt their levels accordingly. The goal, always, is togetherness&#8212;to maintain a unified whole, always in sync. This philosophy is part of what makes the quartet&#8217;s cozily intricate and hard-hitting Keeled Scales debut, The Secret to Good Living, feel like a bold introduction as much as a well-worn mixtape, passed down from a trusted friend.]]></description>
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                                <title>Nervosa</title>
                                <eventupdate>3 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/nervosa/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors7:30 PM &#8211; Show NERVOSA Prika Amaral formed the band in February 2010 together with Fernanda Terra (the first drummer). The band began gaining notoriety in March 2012, when they released their first music video, &#8220;Masked Betrayer,&#8221; which reached the incredible mark&#8212;especially for a new band&#8212;of 20,000 views in just one week. This earned them an Honorable Mention from YouTube as the 17th most-watched musicians&#8217; video of the week and the 55th most-watched of the month of March that year. Shortly after, they independently released a 3-song demo.In the following months, NERVOSA achieved a major milestone: signing with the Austrian label Napalm Records, one of the world&#8217;s biggest record labels specializing in rock and metal.2023 began with a major change, with the announcement of Prika Amaral taking over lead vocals, along with the addition of a second guitarist, Greek musician Helena Kotina.That same year, the band released the album Jailbreak, which marked a new era for the band and was very well received by both fans and critics, who described it as the band&#8217;s best phase.With 15 tours around the world, Jailbreak became the only album to reach live performances across 6 continents: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.The year 2026 began with the release of the album Slave Machine, which is already being considered the best album of the band&#8217;s career.The band is currently preparing to begin their world tour, which will start in Latin America, beginning in Brazil, to promote the new album. This new era has already started with a major announcement: the band will perform for the second time on the Sunset Stage at Rock in Rio.Nervosa is considered an important reference in the global thrash metal scene, known for countless tours, shows, and festivals alongside major names in metal, making their mark and representing women and Brazil around the world. CASTRATOR EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY]]></description>
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                                <title>Strand of Oaks (Solo)</title>
                                <eventupdate>3 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/strand-of-oaks-solo/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show WXPN Welcomes STRAND OF OAKS (SOLO) Winter Classic 2026 Strand of Oaks is the musical project of Tim Showalter. For more than twenty years Showalter has been on a conceptual journey to expand his musical world. Releasing nine records over his career. Strand of Oaks has toured the world, appeared on multiple late night television shows and gained critical acclaim. Showalter played &#8220;Hoosier&#8221; on the FX series Mayans MC for two seasons and continues his work in acting. Born in Goshen Indiana Showalter now resides in Austin TX with his wife and two cats. He spends most of his time painting and working in his yard.]]></description>
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                                <title>Strand of Oaks *SOLD OUT*</title>
                                <eventupdate>3 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/strand-of-oaks-sold-out/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show WXPN Welcomes STRAND OF OAKS Winter Classic 2026 Strand of Oaks is the musical project of Tim Showalter. For more than twenty years Showalter has been on a conceptual journey to expand his musical world. Releasing nine records over his career. Strand of Oaks has toured the world, appeared on multiple late night television shows and gained critical acclaim. Showalter played &#8220;Hoosier&#8221; on the FX series Mayans MC for two seasons and continues his work in acting. Born in Goshen Indiana Showalter now resides in Austin TX with his wife and two cats. He spends most of his time painting and working in his yard. BIG CLUB]]></description>
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                                <title>*CANCELLED* Jessica Lea Mayfield</title>
                                <eventupdate>3 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/cancelled-jessica-lea-mayfield/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD When I was recording what would become &#8220;Miss Obliteration&#8221; with Day Wave I started to get the eerie sense that I was writing more than lyrics, but predictive themes. I was married to my second husband but could see the writing on the wall, a metaphorical tornado was about to tear through my life I denied it. The record kept getting pushed back for various reasons, and I kept thinking it was getting pushed back by a greater force, now 3 years later my life is entirely different and I am radically changed as a person. From my spiritual beliefs, to my person goals and dreams and just in general, nearly everything. I had a feeling this album wouldn&#8217;t see light until that chapter of my life complete. RACHEL BOBBITT &#8220;The ocean does not care about you at all,&#8221; declares Rachel Bobbitt. &#8220;That&#8217;s what makes something truly awesome&#8212;it could and will exist, with or without you.&#8221;The ocean looms, uncaring yet vital, conceptually and actually on Bobbitt&#8217;s debut full-length LP, Swimming Towards the Sand. Raised in the windswept Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Bobbitt roots herself in the memories and milestones of home more than a decade after her voice first found an audience through the lens of internet virality. Growing up in a musical household, where her mom&#8217;s side hosted kitchen fiddle parties, Bobbitt was surrounded by music from the beginning. At just 16 years old, she&#8217;d amassed a large Vine following, performing covers and originals to an audience of 400,000 strong, leading to Shorty Award nominations and being crowned by Buzzfeed as one of &#8220;13 Amazing Singers You Should Follow On Vine.&#8221; She now looks back at that time with nuance, feeling both reinforced in her abilities by the response and, at the same time, overwhelmed by the onslaught of opinions&#8212;opinions on her career, appearance, voice, image&#8212;at an age when she was still figuring out what those things meant for herself.A dozen years later, after studying Jazz and Vocal Pedagogy at the renowned Humber College, learning the rules of the road, and navigating the music industry from her home base in Toronto, Bobbitt arrives at Swimming Towards the Sand with an unwavering sense of purpose. It&#8217;s an album that revisits her roots with the clarity of perspective, the wisdom of experience, and the lessons of resilience that can only come with time. It looks back with an eye both clear and nostalgic and reflects her memories via sharply contemporary music.]]></description>
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                                <title>BAILEN</title>
                                <eventupdate>4 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/bailen-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show BAILEN SWIM!!! At Your Own Risk Tour BAILEN is a songwriting-forward, indie pop, folk-rock band that has captivated audiences with their musical dynamism and the three-part &#8220;blood harmony&#8221; of siblings Julia (guitar), Daniel (bass), and David (drums). &#160;The trio was raised by two freelance classical musicians in New York City who steeped them in Rock &#38; Roll and Brahms. Their close familial bond is evident in their tight-knit musical arrangements and rich, emotive harmonies.The group has released two studio albums, Thrilled to Be Here (2019), produced by John Congelton, and Tired Hearts (2023), produced by Brad Cook. Both albums showcase their knack for crafting infectious melodies and introspective lyrics, earning them critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Their debut album was hailed by Rolling Stone as an &#8220;impressive debut&#8221;, in which they were compared to CSN, Fleetwood Mac, TLC, and Haim. Their catalog has over 50 million streams, and their song &#8220;I Was Wrong&#8221; reached the top 20 on Billboard&#8217;s Adult Alternative Chart. Additionally, NPR voted their song &#8220;Something Tells Me&#8221; #5 on the Best Songs of 2019. The band has made several TV appearances as featured artists, performing on the CBS Morning Show and The Today Show. They&#8217;ve also had the privilege of working with so many artists they admire, releasing collaborations with Amos Lee and Trousdale in 2024.In addition to their studio work, BAILEN is renowned for their engaging live performances, which feature a blend of heartfelt ballads and high-energy anthems. With a history of touring with the likes of Hozier, Amos Lee, The Lone Bellow, and many more, their stage presence and chemistry have made them a standout act at various music festivals and venues across the country.&#160;Currently, BAILEN is preparing to release their third full-length album, which they engineered and produced themselves with collaborators Jake Sinclair (Panic! At The Disco), Riccardo Damian (Sampha), and Chris Tabron (The Strokes). They are excited to release this record fully independent. GRACE GARDNER Raised on the outskirts of a Texas city, now living in New England, Grace Gardner is pushing the boundaries of the singer/songwriter genre. While their music adopts many of the genre&#8217;s characteristics, Grace has found inspiration in their parents&#8217; taste in 70s and 80s rock, in the folk roots of Grace&#8217;s southern upbringing, the heart of the sounds of New Orleans where Grace studied neuroscience in college, and in the lyric-forward storytelling they found themselves returning to most. Taking it one step further, producing all of their own music allows Grace to maintain a personal, authentic touch in each of their songs. Grace&#8217;s lyricism is evocative and emotional, poignantly penning about the joys and tribulations in relationships, in recovery, and in their identity &#8212; typically backdropped by thoughtful guitar and intricate production.]]></description>
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                                <title>The Tubs</title>
                                <eventupdate>4 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/the-tubs/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show THE TUBS Upon arriving in the United States for The Tubs&#8217; first tour of the country, frontman Owen Williams told The New Yorker, &#8220;We&#8217;re here to unite the country. We&#8217;re gonna come, like, three times. By that point, I think this place will start healing.&#8221; Then, joyously, they did just that, piling into a van and criss-crossing the States, bringing their literary, bleary-eyed, world-weary, night-of-your-life highwire act to the masses when it was needed most. Along the way, they signed to MergeRecords, who will release The Tubs&#8217; third full-length album, Hard Life, on September 11, 2026. SLIPPERS Slippers mastermind Madeline BB&#8217;s new record is a masterpiece. Like if you painted the beatles with a rattle can and wax pencil. Powerhouse of pop, this Karen Carpenter incarnate is fresh off Slippers last record entitled &#8220;Do You Like Slippers?&#8221; More aptly it should have been &#8220;Do You Like Pop Music?&#8221; Because if the answer is no to either then what are we even doing here? If you aren't humming this after two listens are you even alive? Dancing in the Street. 11 songs. 33RPMIn addition to being a longtime drummer who also performs in Le Pain and has previously played in Yucky Duster, BB&#8217;s other passion is animation, and the start of Slippers coincides with her time studying that trade in grad school at California Institute of the Arts.The band began in earnest in BB&#8217;s current home of Los Angeles but her love of animation and music go back to her childhood in Atlanta, Georgia.]]></description>
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                                <title>Small Brown Bike</title>
                                <eventupdate>4 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/small-brown-bike/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show SMALL BROWN BIKE SMALL BROWN BIKE formed in 1996 in Michigan and released four full-length albums plus EPs and singles over their career. Their 2000 sophomore album Dead Reckoning earned international acclaim and a 5-star review from Kerrang, who praised its "unrivaled depth of emotion." The band toured relentlessly, sharing stages with Hot Water Music, Cursive, Sparta, Cave In, and many others. In 2003, they released The River Bed on Lookout! Records before breaking up later that year.&#160;They reunited in 2006 and officially returned in 2009, recording their fourth album Fell &#38; Found in 2011 with producer J Robbins. AV Club praised them as "one of the best purveyors of this sound." The band continued to play shows and festivals through 2016, eventually going on an indefinite hiatus.&#160;In 2023, tragedy struck with the passing of one of their founding members, Travis Dopp, after a three-year battle with cancer. In 2026, the remaining founding members&#8212;Mike Reed, Ben Reed, and Dan Jaquint&#8212;announced shows to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their breakout record, Dead Reckoning, and honor the 30-year anniversary of the band's founding. THE CASKET LOTTERY Feel The Teeth captures a band navigating the tension between exhaustion and revelation, pushing through the haze of disillusionment while still searching for meaning. Lyrically, Feel The Teeth reflects the weight of an era that has shifted in unexpected ways&#8212;personally, politically, and socially&#8212;capturing the complexities of trying to find clarity in a world that often feels out of control.Where their 2020 album Short Songs for End Times felt like a direct confrontation with the chaos of a fractured world, Feel The Teeth dwells in the quieter aftermath, the moments of clarity amidst the noise. The album is soaked in existential fatigue&#8212;tracks like &#8220;Nightsong&#8221; and &#8220;Diamonds&#8221; bring us to the edge of the abyss, questioning the worth of it all, while grappling with the weight of personal and collective history. As Nathan Ellis explains, &#8220;Nightsong&#8221; is a reflection of how time and trauma warp the body and mind: &#8220;I don&#8217;t sleep very well anymore&#8230; now I just have these moments between being awake and my hypnogogic hallucinations.&#8221;At its core, Feel The Teeth is about grappling with internal conflict. Songs like &#8220;Bell Penny&#8221; take on self-preservation versus empathy, while &#8220;Echolalia&#8221; offers a sobering realization of the passing of time: &#8220;A song about middle age enlightenment. Realizing that I spent so many years wanting, when all I needed were the moments I had.&#8221;Throughout the record, teeth become a symbol&#8212;of the things we try to bury, of pain that refuses to be ignored, and of the subtle violence of everyday survival. Tracks like &#8220;Snake Dreams&#8221; and &#8220;Nothing Certain&#8221; explore anxiety and transformation, challenging the listener to not just endure, but to shed old skins and confront what&#8217;s lurking underneath.]]></description>
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                                <title>Chanpan</title>
                                <eventupdate>4 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/chanpan/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show CHANPAN autogratis North American Tour Chanpan&#8217;s music channels a sense of sleekness alongside playful improvisation and deliberate musical choices. There are the nods to the playfulness and vibrancy of PinkPantheress and NewJeans, though tinged with something jazzier and fluid, a willingness to freestyle that&#8217;s characteristic of a distinctly American ethos. And yet these are all disparate definitions, and calling something &#8220;everything&#8221; is only helpful when you have the piece that binds it all together. On Mott Street in New York&#8217;s Chinatown, a neighborhood that&#8217;s become a kind of home base for the many facets of their work, a vision began to crystallize.One day a few years ago, Grace Dumdaw and Lance and Matthew Tran went out busking downtown, something clicked, and Chanpan was born. A disillusionment with working in various political spaces early in their careers led to a pivot to alternative modes of expression and change. In seeking something more immediate and loose, they turned to music, freeing themselves from the expectation that every choice should have a literal meaning, even if said choices are deliberate and specific. Though the music is a means, it&#8217;s not a means to an end. SHEBAD]]></description>
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                                <title>the machine x Sassy 009</title>
                                <eventupdate>4 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/the-machine-x-sassy-009/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show the machine x SASSY 009]]></description>
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                                <title>Way Dynamic</title>
                                <eventupdate>5 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/way-dynamic/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* &#160; THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MARCH 13, 2027 &#160; 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show WAY DYNAMIC Way Dynamic, the solo project of Melbourne&#8217;s Dylan Young, will soon release internationally Massive Shoe &#8211; a third album that&#8217;s playful and understated, luminous and textured. Massive Shoe is minimalist folk-pop, art rock and baroque pop, produced and largely played by Young, who moonlights in Melbourne&#8217;s beloved Cool Sounds and Good Morning and has played drums with Snowy Band and Kankawa Nagarra.It&#8217;s tempting to only compare these timeless songs to those of yesteryear, but there&#8217;s a sensibility, a turn of phrase, that feels deeply contemporary: it&#8217;s telling that Waxahatchee&#8217;s Katie Crutchfield described &#8220;Miffed It&#8221; as her &#8220;favourite song in a VERY long time&#8221;, and Katie and MJ Lenderman have both taken Way Dynamic on tour. At the same time, Sir Elton John said that he &#8220;just cannot stop listening&#8221; to &#8220;Ibiza&#8221;. Young&#8217;s songs don&#8217;t shy away from sentiment, or equally from silliness: on any given song he might evoke a cruisy trip through hell or earnestly lament a miscommunication. Whether the journey is to space or along the Seine, we&#8217;re very much along for the ride.]]></description>
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                                <title>Fantastic Cat</title>
                                <eventupdate>5 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/fantastic-cat/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM &#8211; Doors8 PM &#8211; Show FANTASTIC CAT Dubbed &#8220;the Harlem Globetrotters of Americana&#8221; by Rolling Stone and &#8220;The Wu-Tang Clan of folk rock&#8221; by The Village Voice, Fantastic Cat is, much like pornography, better seen than described. Featuring four widely lauded singer/songwriters who trade vocals and swap instruments on nearly every tune, the band emerged to broad critical acclaim with the release of their irreverent debut, The Very Best of Fantastic Cat, which earned the group their first national TV appearance, sold out headline dates around the US and Europe, a performance at the Sundance Film Festival, and a song in the Paramount+ series Tulsa King. Two years later, they followed it up with the similarly celebrated Now That&#8217;s What I Call Fantastic Cat, which featured an appearance from Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz, landed the band dates with Dawes and Lucius, and prompted WFUV to declare them &#8220;one of the best Americana and rock bands to tumble out of New York over the last few years.&#8221;Now, Fantastic Cat has defied the odds&#8212;and their therapists&#8217; strong urging&#8212;to return with their third and most-likely-to-prompt-a-lawsuit-from-the-Meat-Loaf-estate album yet, Cat Out Of Hell. Produced by the band and mixed by D. James Goodwin (Goose, Kevin Morby, The Hold Steady), the collection elevates Fantastic Cat&#8217;s trademark blend of craftsmanship and chaos to new sonic heights, capturing the freewheeling, lightning in a bottle energy of their must-see live show and channeling it into a ramshackle house party full of existential searchers, desperate romantics, and barstool philosophers.Individually, each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive resume including appearances everywhere from the New York Times and the Tiny Desk to Bonnaroo and Cayamo. NPR said Anthony D&#8217;Amato &#8220;sings and writes in the tradition of Bruce Springsteen or Josh Ritter.&#8221; Pitchfork called Brian Dunne&#8217;s new album &#8220;wise and poetic,&#8221; declaring that &#8220;every song sounds like his life depends on it.&#8221; Paste proclaimed Don DiLego's latest record a "stunner,&#8221; and Rolling Stone hailed Mike Montali&#8217;s band, Hollis Brown, as &#8220;the soundtrack for a late-night drive through the American heartland."Together, they form a four-headed songwriting Hydra (yes, we know the Hydra had nine heads, but this one has four, so just deal with it) that combines the lush harmonies of CSNY, the playful wit of The Traveling Wilburys, and the relentless interpersonal strife of the Eagles.]]></description>
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                                <title>Francis of Delirium</title>
                                <eventupdate>6 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/francis-of-delirium-2/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show FRANCIS OF DELIRIUM The epitome of a modern artist, Jana Bahrich does most things herself, no matter how painstaking - writing, producing, directing, designing and so on, going as far as to lose eyesight for a day after hand animating a video for a week straight. The daughter of Canadian teachers, she grew up moving around - born in Belgium, relocating to Switzerland then Canada before settling in Luxembourg. This wanderlust plus her mom constantly making art helped to foster an artistic curiosity in Jana from a young age as well as a passion for guitars, which accelerated in her mid teens - fueled by hours spent on YouTube watching music videos and live performances, scrollingReddit forums, and devouring music blogs, all in search of something new.Meeting and subsequently working with drummer and producer Chris Hewett - an American living in Luxembourg - led to Jana forming Francis of Delirium. Taking 90s US college rock influences and the majesty of Sufjan Stevens as the start point, her band are now known for euphoric music that breathes life into rock from a Gen Z perspective. Stereogum summed her up perfectly when saying "There&#8217;s a bit of Pixies and Snail Mail and The Beths in there, and maybe some Lomelda and Lucy Dacus and Built To Spill. You know, that really f*cking good sh*t.&#8221;Released as Jana was finishing up high school, her first single ('Quit Fucking Around') landed in2020. A brilliant introduction, it remains a raucous moment in her live show and is one of her most enduring songs. Shortly after it came out, she signed to artist-first indie Dalliance Recordings (Gia Margaret, HighSchool) and three EPs (All Change [2020], Wading [2021], The Funhouse [2022]) and a striking debut album (Lighthouse [2024]) on and Jana has Francis of Delirium flying - her confessional and honest songwriting strike a chord while raw, powerful guitars and surging drums add real bite, folding to softer moments and harmonic payoffs when need be.]]></description>
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                                <title>Bedouine</title>
                                <eventupdate>6 months ago</eventupdate>
                                <link>https://johnnybrendas.com/event/bedouine/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 8 PM &#8211; Doors9 PM &#8211; Show BEDOUINE As a child, if you&#8217;re lucky, summer afternoons stretch out like a yawn, pool waves are as warm and engulfing as a blanket, the safety of your mother&#8217;s arms feels endless. On her new album, Neon Summer Skin, Bedouine, the project of Azniv Korkejian, explores this feeling of safety long before one can fully understand the concept. Written with vivid, honest and intimate imagery after visiting her family in Saudi Arabia, it tells the story of family and upbringing, and mourns the end of her childhood. There is a singular resonance and newfound heft in this music previously unheard in Bedouine&#8217;s discography.Bedouine is known for making gentle, lilting folk songs that build fingerpicked guitar melodies into tsunamis of emotion. Her masterful songwriting and timeless melodies have earned her praise from publications like Pitchfork, who said her music &#8220;boasts a surreal calm and lived in glow,&#8221; and Rolling Stone, who lauded her &#8220;humble folk-pop brilliance,&#8221; plus an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and tours with the likes of Fleet Foxes and Father John Misty. OTHER DELIGHTS Other Delights. Ferncore. Easy glistening. Screwtop exotica. Cocobilly. A band with suchremarkable cross-genre fluency that no single descriptor captures their essence, and newterminologies emerge.Other Delights was forged in Los Angeles in 2024 by drummer and producer Robin MacMillan,singer-songwriter Adron, bassist Aaron Olson ( LA Takedown, Musical Tracing Ensemble) and Andrew Dorsett (Lake, Tucker Zimmerman) on keys. All shared passions for dollar-bin lounge,'60s Euro cinema soundtracks, bubblegum psychedelia and Tropic&#225;lia. Shaking off thehangover of recent cynic-donimated decades where "extra" is a pejorative, Other Delights gobananas - Adron's vocals frequently soar into operatic ranges. MacMillan's blocks and bellsconjure wild, hallucinatory, even cartoonish spaces. Olson's harmonica serves hammy andheartfelt in equal measure. Dorsett's keys sweep and sparkle in exquisite melodrama. "Yes,and," indeed.]]></description>
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