Oldermost Captivate and Charm at Johnny Brenda’s Oct. 20

Oldermost, performing tonight at Johnny Brenda’s, have that classic Americana sound. Built on earnest vocals and melodies that exude warmth, overlaid with a scarred, melancholy exterior, this band calls to mind a horse that trots at a steady comfortable pace, the finger-picked guitar gradually gathering speed circling about, the bass gaining ground and the percussion holding steady. When its soul-warming momentum finally reaches a tipping point, that horse, seeing its opportunity, makes a mad dash toward the finish line. They’re joined by Fenster, the Great American Canyon Band and Mock Suns, a bill that will run the gamut from pastoral to bizarrely adventurous. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita