Tommy Manson and Brendan Graham from Everyone Everywhere are currently working on a new project with Pirouette‘s Scotty Leitch. You can take a listen to their demo track "Hibernia" below. Manson and Graham will be performing with their main outfit tonight at Golden Tea House alongside Little Big League, Sirs and Porches.
Austin
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Taylor Baker, Debut EP, Show Tonight @ Austin Ale House
“When it’s all said and done, did we really say anything at all?” What a simple question with such a rich emotional response that we can all relate to. That is the beauty of the power of song. It sparks a common ground inside all of us and singer/songwriter Taylor Baker has nailed it on the head. She recently released a self-titled debut EP with 4 tracks including the soulful song “Gold Dust” which contains the above lyric.
Influences such as Joni Mitchell, Bon Iver, Frank Sinatra and Marvin Gaye are what give her not only a folk flair but that deep soul flavor as well. Get in touch with your feelings and watch her video for "Gold Dust" recorded live at The Sessions. If you can’t catch her show tonight at Austin Ale House, she’ll be playing June 14th at Frank’s. — Written by Courtney Pierce
Philadelphia
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This Radiant Boy Reunite for One Time Only at JB’s June 1
Power-pop outfit This Radiant Boy (or TRB, as Jersey Dan lovingly calls them) was a fixture on the Philly indie music scene before disbanding in the summer of 2006. Some of their members continued to contribute to the local music community with their work in A Sunny Day in Glasgow, Faux Slang, Pet Milk, Barking Spiders, etc. Well, the boys have decided to reunite for one time only tonight at Johnny Brenda’s to relive “a time when MySpace ruled, Ray Bans were not yet back in style, and the word Twitter didn’t exist.” (BTW: You can now grab their back catalogue via Bandcamp.) TRB will be joined on this special evening by pals JJL and Dragon City. Come get drunk and sweaty, and party like it’s the aughts once again! Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford, 9pm, $10, 21+ – Q.D. Tran
Philadelphia
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The 6th Annual Roots Picnic at Festival Pier June 1
Summertime in Philly always marks another hot party (especially with the weather today) at Festival Pier as The Roots Picnic delivers another diverse lineup courtesy of the City of Brotherly Love’s favorite sons of hip hop. This year The Roots will be doing their usual double duty during the fest as they’ll be headlining and backing the legendary Naughty By Nature in a special reunion jam performance. You will also find exciting sets from featured guests such as Gary Clark Jr., Grimes, Solange, How to Dress Well and local rising star Lushlife. Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. & Spring Garden St., 12pm, SOLD OUT, All Ages – Bill McThrill
Portland
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Alameda at Holocene 6.2
Alameda, the Portland-based five piece band with sophisticated instrumentation and smooth harmonious vocals has found a sound that is settled and sure. The tracks on Procession, the album released in 2012, contain a range of emotions and stories that grab you instantly. “Swollen Light,” the guitar driven heartbreaker, swells to a head and shows you exactly why this band is doing so well. Strings and clarinet keep things classy without getting bogged down in traditional frameworks. Their experimentation has payed off. This summer the band will be touring and surely met with open arms by current and new fans alike. Kicking off a summer of touring can’t start at a better place than Holocene, and this Sunday they will do just that with the amazingly talented Mice Parade. Mice Parade has proven versatility and a relentless energy that takes advantage of an amazing percussion section and pop laced melodies with ease and lightheartedness. The combination of these bands is going to make for one heck of a night this Sunday, June 2nd. Doors open at 7 and tickets are $10 online or at the door. – Joy Pearson