Finals are done for most of you collegiate types and it’s just in time for the summer weather. There are way too many good shows for this weekend so there is no reason why you shouldn’t be extending Cinco De Mayo! Well, tonight at JB’s was originally planned to be Grandchildren’s CD release party for Cold Warrior on Green Owl Records, but the release date has been pushed back for remastering and an additional track. It’s looking like an August or end of July drop date now. Lucky, we have TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb ready to share their latest work (we think?). We received an advance copy of a few tracks, but no word on even a title. However, we did learn that they are a “cracksmoke band of scientists who found God in the middle of the night going South in the passing lane on Rt. 81.” They’ll also be joined by Ernest Jenning’s Skeletonbreath (featuring members of O’Death, Grandchildren and The Woes) and W. Philly buddies/lover of the ladies The Chimeras. We really can’t imagine this not being a good time. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+
More fun stuff this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka w/ Frog Holler and The Wallace
Brothers
Brothers
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT Leather
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Like a Fox SAT New Motels and The Rebel Yell
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) SUN Flux Capacitor
M Room (12 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Giant Mind, SUN Lillie Ruth Bussey
The Khyber (56 S. 2nd St.) FRI Alright Junior and Big Terrible
Tritone (1508 South St.) SUN Tongue Sculptors
Tritone (1508 South St.) SUN Tongue Sculptors
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT Kidrockers w/Power Animal
Blockley Pourhouse (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI Bells Bells Bells, SAT Bodega
Danger Danger Gallery (5013 Baltimore Ave.) FRI Mose Giganticus
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Schoolly D
Mar Bar (200 S. 40th St.) SAT Prowler
Murph’s Bar (202 E. Girard Ave.) SAT Experience Kef
The Institute (1126 Green St.) SAT Block Shock Block Party w/Post Post, Swift Technique, Instamatic