It’s kind of hard not to get psyched whenever Philly’s Constant Hitmaker returns to his hometown to perform a show. And since this will be the first of what’s most likely to be of many times that Kurt Vile & the Violators play the already beloved Union Transfer this Saturday night, it’s sure to be an extra momentous occasion. The crew will be home in support of the deluxe edition of their buzzworthy album Smoke Ring For My Halo, which also includes the new 6 song EP So Outta Reach that has 5 unreleased tracks originally recorded during the Smoke Ring sessions with John Agnello as well as a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Downtown Train”. As a bonus, anyone who attends will have a chance to pick up a limited edition free exclusive 7” while supplies last so you should definitely get there early. You’ll also be treated to lo-fi, psychedelic goth garage rockers Far-Out Fangtooth and recently added avant-noise duo Blues Control. It’s going to be a good one, folks! Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8pm, $15, All Ages (Photo by Elena Morelli) – Bill McThrill
Winter is creeping in so get out while you can this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Arches, SAT Jonathan Canady and James Plotkin
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Moon Women, SAT The Jantiques and Ron Gallo, SUN Bells
Little Bar (736 S. 8th St.) SAT Exploding World, SUN Akasha Blade
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Matt Gauss Band and The Late Ancients, SUN Find Vienna
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Sonni Shine & The Underwater Sounds and House Jawn, SAT (All Ages) Anchor Boys, The Climb, The Friendship Lounge, (Late) Nomad Ttam and Spirit and Dust, SUN Kite Party, Palisade, Anchorhead
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Yeah Clementines
Tritone (1508 South St.) FRI Penrose and Levee Drivers, SAT Thee Shutdowns and St James & The Apostles
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Philadelphia Ukulele Orchestra
TLA (334 South St.) FRI Ike
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Soraia, The Defog, The Good Excuses, SAT Robots and Racecars
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Cabin Dogs and The 9s, SAT Sharon Little, SUN Aziatix
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) SAT Jawns
The Barbary (951 N. Frankford St.) FRI Phonographiq, SAT Agitator
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) SUN Dr. EW, Dev79, Bombe
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) FRI earSnake and Mike McDermott (Mikronesia) Presents Pangaea: When The Continents Were One
Highwire Gallery (2040 Frankford Ave.) SUN Charles Cohen/Julius Masri Duo, Daniel Blacksberg, Shri Camel
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