When it comes to shows at The Fire the fantastic lineups of Philly artists that it brings in wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for main booker Derek Dorsey. Derek has tirelessly worked hard to promote several bands and songwriters throughout the scene, and has given a countless amount of musicians their break into the Philly music scene. Unfortunately, Derek has been going through rough times of late due to a recent car accident, and has been feeling some low times. So to help him on the road to recovery some of his friends will be coming together on Sunday to throw him a special benefit. And since so many of Derek’s friends happen to be so musically inclined, it’s a big event full of The Fire alumni for you to capitalize on. Hezekiah Jones will be bringing plenty of beautiful melodic folk to the stage, as well as what is sure to be an all-star cast from the many supporting members of the Jones family. Meanwhile Kuf Knotz will be bringing the funked out hip hop beats that helped him get signed to Mad Dragon Records recently (you can preview his entire new album, Boombox Logic, out later this month here), and labelmates Toy Soldiers will be bringing their specialized blend of bluesy roots music. Songwriter veteran and co-creator of Franzschubert & the Schuubs, Andrew Lipke, will be on hand to play tunes from his innovative new album Motherpearl and Dynamite. The indie heartthrobs who are led by sexy songstress Beril Guceri, East Hundred, will also be on hand as well as Chris Kasper, Sisters3, Arrah & The Ferns, Spirit and Dust, and American Babies. There will also be a special raffle that features art from local artists and gift certificates from area restaurants. Not too shabby for just $8! The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 8pm, $8, 21+
Other places that you can hide from the flooding and see some live music…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Oh! Pears and Missing Palmer West, SAT Clean Equations Vinyl Release Party w/The Great Vibration and Conversations with Enemies, SUN Toy Soldiers
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Ladder Devils, SUN Baptist Preachers and Alright Junior
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI The Fallen Troubadours, SAT Philadelphia Slick
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Philly Metal One Year Anniversary Party w/Monolith, Bubonic Bear, Ominous Black, Gholas, SUN Rarebirds (Farewell Show) and Happy Accident
Tritone (1508 South St.) FRI Honah Lee, SAT Broken Prayers
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) SAT Kenn Kweder
JR’s Bar (2327 S. Croskey St.) FRI Gondola, Screaming Rattler, The Company Corvette, Hott Tubb
Pterodactyl (3237 Amber St.) SAT Boy’s Life Closing Reception w/ Sure Juror, The Lawsuits
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Among Criminals
Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Gang
Dock Street Brew Pub (701 S. 50th St.) SUN Docktoberfest w/The Homophones, Skeletonbreath, Dinosaur Feathers (w/Roman Salcic of Grandchildren), Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind (Jedi Mind Tricks), Liz Fullerton, The National Rifle
The Blockley Pourhouse (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI The Blue Method
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Hired Gun Blues Band, SAT 722
The El Bar (1356 N. Front St.) SAT The Improbables and Mr. Unloved