Madalean Gauze recently unveiled her new album Cool and Fun. Tonight, Johnny Brenda’s hosts a performance marking the occasion. On the six-song EP, Gauze embarks on a personal journey, exhibiting a centered, commanding presence, maintaining the course, even while the skies dramatically shift in appearance, foreshadowing twisting winds and unforgiving precipitation. While those surroundings could be thrown into a vortex at any moment, a playful but unwavering confidence continues to step forward. The beguiling sonic potions of Haunted Homes and the catchy but seriously shaded Americana of American Trappist (performing an acoustic set) will help set the tone for the evening. – Michael Colavita
More places to bake this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Madalean Gauze (Album Release) Haunted Homes, American Trappist
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Magic Deal, Amanda X, SAT Commonwealth Choir, Selfhelpme
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Goat Wizard, The Age of Truth, Anthrophobia/Adam East/Philly Soul Sydicate, SAT Archive/Fully Glazed/Fame Lust/Night Sweats, SUN Them Jones, Vinnie Paolizzi/Son & Heir, Full Bush, Science Club
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) FRI Narcos, Dark Web, SUN Pube
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Ben Arnold, Travel Lanes, Cookie Rabinowitz, SAT Taiwan Housing Project
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Andrea Valle , Schilly, Sleepy Dah, Charley Coin, Ronnie Riggles, Anyee Wright, SAT FV, Snakeboy
TLA (334 South St.) FRI The Whiskeyhickon Boys
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Promise of Redemption
Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St.)
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Flannel, SUN Volteque, Keely Sibilia, Dana K Fiero
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Science Club, The Retinas, The Dispersions, SAT The Stone Eye, SUN Slenko & McKeys, Wild Dust, The Russells, Automatic Colors
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) SAT Lady HD
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, Low Budget, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Disgruntled Sherpa Project, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Space Pizza, Wyldflowers, Worst Ones, Blushed, SAT Seeing Snakes, Molly Rhythm, The Ray Gradys, Lamplighters, The Mad Splatter, Riverside Odds, Mid Rats, Teenage Bigfoot, Victory Boy
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Moral Support, SAT Left to Vanish, Collider, Gloves Off
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Fractals, SAT Dr. Beardface & The Spacemen, Elwood James Band
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Fallible Being, SAT No One You Know
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Nik Greeley & The Operators
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SUN Burnt Sienna
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Radiator Hospital (Solo), Joe Jack Talcum, SAT No Thank You, Harmony Woods
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Iona Lake, Truant Minds, Vanderlyle/Egocentric Plastic Men, Pretty Words, Mike Muli, SUN Who Loves You, Tombo Crush, Lester/Career Crooks, Manikineter, The Hell Hole Store
Bond Villain (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Driftwood Soldier
All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Twelve Gardens, Hello Shark
Little Italy (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Coping Skills, Vivian K