events
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Tuesday, 09/16/2008@ 9PM-2AM
What: R5 Productions presents this Nor'easter duo for a night of lyrical indie-rock specialties. CYHSY will bring along fresh material from their new album and Wild Light will have their stories and tambourines ready to reverberate for the HEE-HAW BRO-DOWN
Where: The Barbary @ 951 Frankford Ave (Between Girard & Columbus)
Cost: $15 | 21+ Tickets On Sale At R5Productions.com & Deep Sleep (3rd & Arch)
Megawords Storefront Exhibition
Monday, 09/08/2008 to Tuesday, 09/30/2008@ Various Times
What: Megawords --- the free Philadelphia-based magazine that collaborates with dozens of renowned and unknown artists and thinkers to cover the world through words and pictures --- will leap off the page and into a month-long storefront exhibition during September 2008. The Megawords storefront project and exhibition will include a month-long period of intense activity including permanent and rotating installations, guest speakers, musical performances, workshops and film screenings.
Where: The Megawords Storefront. 1125 N. Cherry Street (corners of 11th and Cherry Streets).
Cost: Free
For more info and specific events, visit their website: www.megawordsmagazine.com/storefront.php
Retro Weird Click
Tuesday, 09/16/2008@ 9PM
What: Chuck Treece and Danophonic present the ultimate showcase of underground local bands every tuesday. All acts are welcome to a twenty minute set. Bring your own cymbals, keys and guitars.
Where: Silk City (5th and Spring Garden)
Cost: $6
Sam Phillips
Tuesday, 09/16/2008@ 7:30PM
What: Sam Phillips, a singer/songwriter/guitarist, performs at World Cafe Live, presented by XPN. In addition to her critically acclaimed records, Phillips has contributed music to a number of major films and television shows.
Where: World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.
Cost: $30-$40
Witchcraft
Tuesday, 09/16/2008@ 9PM
What: Three rock bands come to Johnny Brenda's. Witchcraft with their stellar riffs and harmonies, Graveyard with their classic rock sound, and lyrically gripping songwriter TK Webb & the Visions.
Where: Johnny Brenda's @ 1201 N Frankford Ave Philadelphia PA
Cost: $12 | 21+
Young Gene Buffalo
Tuesday, 09/16/2008@ 8PM
What: Named after a Philadelphia welterweight boxer who had the honor of being knocked out by Sugar Ray Robinson in the 1st round of a 1949 title match, Young Gene Buffalo will stampede the air waves with a persistent indie rock rumble. Accompanied by Anitmatterfox, Lowry and Low Water.
Where: The Manhattan Room @ 15 W Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pa
Cost: $8|21+ with ID
