After braving the thunder, venture out, there’s plenty of other sounds to hear that don’t just go, “boom.” Like those of Little Big League, a mix of deconstructed drums and catchy guitar riffs reminiscent of the pop-punk emergence two decades ago (pause to feel old). They’re readying the release of their upcoming debut full-length album, These Are Good People, due out in mid-July via Tiny Engines. Each member has their own background in previous bands, lending to their experienced ability to toy with different genres and eras. It’s that craft as well as the endearingly charming vocals of Michelle Zauner that puts the band in a league of their own. (BTW: Check out the band’s Daytrotter session that was just posted earlier today HERE.) They’ll be opening for Titus Andronicus, who Little Big League member Ian Dykstra spent a stint with on drums. The Jersey indie-punk crew is known for their explosive live performances. Both bands prove that there’s always sun after the storm. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8pm, $15, All Ages – Shaylin O’Connell
Other things to keep you entertained before more rain comes next week…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Marc Silver, Pete Donnelly, Ross Bellenoit, SAT West Philadelpiha Orchestra, SUN The New Heaven and The New Earth
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI (Downstairs) The Chairman Dances, Goodnight Lights, The Quelle Source, (Upstairs) Party Cops, Grime Status, SAT The Rise of Because, SUN (Early) Cassavetes, (Late) Boom Room Presents Music Church
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) SUN Heavy Medical
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI eu.Reca, Twelve Twenty, Family Business, SAT Shane Henderson and The Future Perfect
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Kingsnake, Screaming Rattler, 91s, The Unknowns, SAT Morning River Band, Brethren
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI The People, The Gallerist, Pine Barons, Dirty Cartoons, SAT Truck North, Quon Logic, Curly Castro
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Liz & The Lost Boys, Anjuli Josephine, Son Step, SAT Phantasm
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) SUN (Early) Mohican, Abilities, (Late) Jackie Paper, Hippie Cult
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI SUN Josh Schurr
TLA (334 South St.) SAT Ashley Leone, Dry Reef, Alex B, The Burgeoning
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SUN The Escape, Modern Suits
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) SAT New Sound Brass Band
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Daniel White, The Donuts, SAT Chelsea Reed & The Fair Weather Five, SUN (Early) John Byrne, (Late) Rusty Cadillac
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Aul Purp, SAT The Matt Lyons Band
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SUN Big Twig
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) FRI Fruit Punch, Mainline Cocksuckers
Michael Jordan (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Secret Plot, The Hundred Acre Woods
Hausu (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Roman Holiday, Decade