Union Transfer hosts a huge all locals only lineup this Saturday as Pissed Jeans and Purling Hiss join forces for a three-day run with a stop at Union Transfer alongside Trophy Wife, who will joining in for an evening of chaos. Ever since signing to Sub Pop and putting out Hope for Men, Pissed Jeans have found themselves being regarded as one of the best hardcore noise-rock bands of the current generation. And their work with Grammy-nominated Alex Newport on King of Jeans and last year’s Honeys has elevated their sound to a whole new level. What started out as a solo side project by then Birds of Maya guitarist Mike Polizze has evolved into another heavy rockin’ power trio in Purling Hiss. And ever since signing to Drag City and releasing their first record as a trio, Water on Mars, Polizze and friends have gotten bigger than ever. Though Trophy Wife aren’t yet as well-known as their other bill mates, all that could change with the third album that the ladies are shooting to release in late spring, so tonight could be an opportune moment to sample a couple new tunes among the old. It’s your chance to rage this weekend before the snow forces you to hibernate in your home once again. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8pm, $15, All Ages – Bill McThrill
Other places to go this weekend before more snow comes…
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Wild North, SAT Restorations, The Holy Mess, Dogs On Acid
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SAT Dangerous Creatures, Vita and the Woolf
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI (Upstairs) Tinmouth, The Valhallas, Tiny Cities, (Downstairs) VoirVoir, (Late) Lantern, SAT (Upstairs) Prosper Or Perish, SoluM MortuM, (Downstairs) Goddamnit, Quiet Arcs, Passenger Train Proposal, Pulling Punches, (Late) Easy Creatures, SUN Psychic Teens, The Pretty Greens
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SUN Retake the Video, Nobody Yet, Sacagawea and The Hunters
TLA (334 South St.) FRI BK Friendly, Stolen Rhodes
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SUN Ben Kessler, Brethren, Wilbur, Hayley Jordanna, Memphis Hat
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Philly Kid Graffix Showcase, SAT Carl Crossfade, Traverse, Rhythm HB, H.I.M. Lee, Rachel Tension, TroiLauren, Spenser Michaels, SUN Marietta, Secret Plot to Destroy the Entire Universe
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI The Royal Noise, Kings & Comrades
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Tom Brosseau, Joey Sweeney, Mitch Esparza, SUN A Night at the Opry w/Red Skiles and His Country Ramblers
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI The Better Half, Overcoming Gravity, 91s
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Risen Resilient, Blackrue, Theone 2S, Shots Called
JR’S (2327 S. Croskey St.) FRI Fisthammer, Coffin Dust, SAT 2blk2wht
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) SAT Kwesi K, SUN Jennifer Logue, Katie Barbato, Alec Stewart, Carmen Magro, Echo Victory
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI John Train, SUN Rusty Cadillac
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI (Early) The Phoenix Bridge, Layers And Frames, SAT Smacking Madison, Smarty Pants
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Daniel Collins, Pete Jive, Katie Barbato, Leo Minor, Railroad Fever
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Little Bird, Underwater Country Club, The Rivals, Bird Watcher, The Fitch Bros., SAT Dr. Beardface & The Spacemen, Janine Toner, John
Yell Gallery (2111 E.Susquehanna Ave.) FRI 185668232, Nocht the Only Ghouls, Falcony
Golden Tea House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI The Weaks EP Release Show w/Thin Lips, Kite Party
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