One of the most prolific hardcore bands to rise from the underbelly of Philly is set to come back for one night only. Pagan Babies are considered one of the pioneers of fusing hardcore and punk with rap and hip hop, and were also known for the graffiti style artwork that appeared on their albums courtesy of their drummer Bruce Boyd. Aside from returning to play the “Legends of Philly Hardcore” show in July of 2007, the band has essentially called it quits since 1989. But in honor of the release of their special anthology Last on drp records, the band is set to perform tonight at The Troc for one more time (but I bet that they might change their tune if Last takes off). They’ll be joined by another local hardcore legend McRad who have been a Philly music institution since the 80s and Reading thrash masters Common Enemy who have been assaulting the scene since 1998. Add in the newest project from Kermit “Hell” Lyman of Slumlord, Thee Nosebleeds, who will also be performing with legendary thrashers D.R.I. later this month. And you have a lineup that’s ready to fuck shit up! The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 7:30pm, $12 adv/$15 door, All Ages (Artwork by Bruce Boyd)
Weekend Warrior, September 10 – 12
Other events that might strike your fancy…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Wes Mattheu and the New Way Down, Papertrees, Charlotte Littlehales, Swedeland, SAT Ethel Cee, SUN The Spinning Leaves
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Hermit Thrushes and Old Goats, SAT Strapping Fieldhands and U.S. Girls, SUN Nico’s Gun
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI The Levee Drivers and The Fallen Troubadours, SAT Rosetta Album Release Party, SUN Banned Books and The Tea Club
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI U.S. Funk Team Reunion Show w/ Kite Party
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Blayer Pointdujour, Adam & Dave’s Bloodline, Faux Slang
Tritone (1508 South St.) FRI Jukebox Zeros and The Slotcars, SAT Invisible Friends
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Pagan Babies Reunion Show w/ McRad, Thee Nosebleeds, Common Enemy
The Ox (2nd and Oxford St.) FRI Golden Ages and Prowler
Pterodactyl (3237 Amber St.) SAT Kill You in the Face
JR’s Bar (2327 S. Croskey St.) FRI Eskimeaux
The Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum (3819 Hamilton St.) SAT Carnivolution w/The Hydrogen Jukebox Album Release Party
The Blockley Pourhouse (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI The Absolute Zeros
Greenfest Philly (2nd and South Sts.) SUN Papertrees
The Northern Liberties Music Festival (Poplar and Wildey Sts.) SAT Black Landlord, Blood Feathers, Ports of Call, Baby Flameheads, Dressed Like Stolen Cars and more