Drawing inspiration from a time when hip hop had seen its better days, Philadelphia Slick specialize in tight deliveries and plenty of jazz and funk samples – think A Tribe Called Quest if Q-Tip’s flow was a little less chill and a little more spastic. And of course, the fact that they have a live band might make you think of The Roots, but clearly these guys are more concerned about having fun than laying down some social commentary (not to say The Roots can’t have fun). Also stoking The Fire tonight are fellow hip hop acts JJ Demon and MH the Verb. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave, $7, 9pm, 21+ – Joe Poteracki