Howdy!
So it shouldn’t be hard to figure out where The Deli Philly staff will be this weekend. On Saturday, we’ll be dressed in our finest vintage threads and celebrating our 5th anniversary with a major bash at PhilaMOCA. We are truly honored to have the sexified sounds of Night Panther, the jangly, power-pop goodness of Literature, and the wit and warmth of indie popsters The Homophones to help us throw down for this momentous occasion. We’ll also be pre-gaming with a cocktail hour before the music starts, and there will be prizes like passes to a R5 show (sold out or not) awarded for the best vintage outfit that we come across that evening. Special thanks to our event sponsors Art in the Age, Narragansett, Tito’s Vodka, Spodee Wine and La Colombe for the tasty beverages. They will be happily consumed.
BTW: I just wanted to say that it’s been so much fun and an honor to watch, cover and be a part of the wonderful things that have been going on these last five years in Philly’s indie music community. I also wanted to thank all the writers, photographers and readers of the site who have contributed to making The Deli Philly what it is today. It could have never been done without you. I came to working with The Deli Magazine as a fan, and I have always thought of it as a fanzine – something for all to take part in. I am proud that tradition still continues to this day. It’s been amazing getting to know many of the talented and generous folks in the trenches helping to make a positive difference locally, which in turn, (I hope) will spread worldwide. I am excited to see/hear what the next five years will bring to our music community.
With so much love!
Q.D. Tran
Executive Editor – The Deli Magazine
P.S.
“Party on, Wayne.”
“Party on, Garth.”
Other things happening this weekend that won’t be as good as The Deli Philly’s 5th Anniversary Bash…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI The Kalob Griffin Band, Chelsea Mitchell
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Ayeaye, SAT (Early) Duffy’s Cut, Maddog Surrender, (Downstairs) Harsh Vibes, Keepers, (Upstairs) SGNLS, SUN (Downstairs) Stinking Lizaveta, (Upstairs) The Diaphone, Geology
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Belgrade, Little Big League, SAT Split Red, SUN Folklore, Avery Rosewater
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Kick Back Tomorrow, About A Million, SAT Post Sun Times
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Leithgow Fest w/Rich Mystics, Black Stars, Levee Drivers, The Gallerist, The Rivals, SUN Mumblr, Marietta, Smoother
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Tinmouth, SAT Voss, Skrewtape, Davon, Ill Dill Tha Vill
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Haggard, SUN Red Skiles’ Country Ramblers
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) SAT (Early) Bruno Joseph, Natalie Chapkis, Dani Mari, Paul Saint John, (Late) Elwood James Band
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI The Sindia, Steady Hands, Kill3r Whale
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) SAT Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers, SUN Kings & Comrades, 44 Steady
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI (Early) John Train, (Late) Hired Guns Blues Band, SAT Sylvia Platypus
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Toby Lightman, Lily Mae, SUN The Burgeoning, Bey
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Once They Were, Aaron Hehl, Melissa Clampffer, SAT eric13, Big Stall, Bunny Savage
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Avataria, Snoozer, Hoser, Rasputin’s Secret Police
RUBA Club (414 Green St.) SAT Ali Wadsworth Release Party
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Chaos Thompson, Great Endangered, Andrew Jude, Old Soul, SAT K-Floor
Penn Treaty Park (1341 N. Delaware Ave.) River City Festival w/Vacationer, Cheers Elephant, American Babies, John Francis & the Midnight Choir
Pageant Soloveev (607 Bainbridge St.) FRI Superlith, James Strong
The Dream Oven (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN The Ambulars, Dingus, Bad America
Sam’s Vegan Steak House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Fucked Teeth, Teenage Priests
West Kensington Ministry (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Lux Perpetua, SandCastle, Snow Caps
Mount Misery (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Alex G, Moon Bounce, Pill Friends