There really is something quite charming about the radio-friendly upbeat, jangly indie pop tunes of New Motels. While there are plenty of acts out there who are ready to offend for a little shock value and fame (I’m looking at you – Gaga), the Jenkintown/South Philly quartet bring you back to a more innocent time in American music where you might find yourself sitting around drinking pop with your best friends and dancing with your favorite guy or gal. While those days may seem outdated, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun recapturing the magic of those moments once again. Come find that feeling tonight at Kung Fu Necktie when New Motels open for JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound and Blayer Pointdujour and the Rockers Galore. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 7:30pm, $10 adv/$12 door, 21+ (Photo by Ezgi Bilici) – H.M. Kauffman
