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A Message from the Good Folks at R5 & Mariposa Food Co-op!

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Please take the time to read the message below from the good folks at R5 and donate to Mariposa Food Co-op! Thanks in advance! – The Deli Staff
 
Bull Gervasi, who really inspired us to start R5 and who is pretty much the reason we have shows at The First Unitarian Church (he was one of the founders of "The Cabbage Collective" – the first group of kids to use the church as a show space), has been helping to run Mariposa Food Co-op in West Philly for years. Now he and all the members there are trying to renovate an old bank building on Baltimore Ave to make the store five times bigger and have a ton of space for more food, community events, roof garden, etc. Turning it into a space/store that would be for us as a community. 
 
It’s really awesome and this is just the sort of independent community effort we need more of in Philly, with younger people running the show.
 
But Bull and Mariposa need to raise a bunch more money before May 31st to open on schedule. Can you throw in a few bucks to help? We decided over this weekend that R5 will match the next $5,000 that gets donated….so whatever you give in the next few days gets doubled. Click here to watch their video and help out:
 

What Bull and the others are doing over at Mariposa Food Co-op doesn’t happen enough in Philly : Young people start something, it really takes off, and just gets bigger and bigger. They’re going out on a limb with this big new building, and we’ve got to make sure they succeed so more people will take more risks and build great stuff for everyone to enjoy.

We’re putting our money where our mouth is. Really hope you can join us! Don’t forget – every $1 you donate counts for $2 with the matching donation from R5.

Make a donation right now, right here:

 
We hope you see why projects like this are important and hope that this is just the start for a lot of punk / youth related businesses to come up in Philly! If you ever enjoyed a show at the church please consider donating!
 
xo/r5
 
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Live Performance Video: Creeepoid’s Unreleased “Old Tree”

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Below is video footage of an unreleased song by Creepoid called “Old Tree”. The nasty rocker was recorded from their last show at Kung Fu Necktie on May 9. Keep a look out for them to be recording something with Shaking Through in the near future (or just stay tuned to our site because you know we’ll have it up for you when it drops). Special thanks to pillgrimsprogress again for sharing the video and being at local shows that we like. (Photo by Beth Blinerbury) Enjoy! – The Deli Staff
 

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Free Download: “Tango with Lucy (Demo)” – Penrose

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The Penrose bros just shared a demo with us of a new song that they are working on for their upcoming album. It’s a nice departure from the usual blues garage rock that you might be familiar with from them. You can take a listen for yourself and download it for free below. – The Deli Staff
 

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Free Download: Baby, I’m Wild – Psalmships

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Psalmships recently gave us the first taste of what his live performance experience would be like with the release of Baby, I’m Wild. The hauntingly intimate album was recorded at The Michaux House in Richmond, VA on November 16, 2010. You can download the record in its entirety for free HERE. Enjoy! – The Deli Staff
 

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Photo Recap: The Homophones at KFN

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Last Wednesday night, The Homophones promised: “Balloons. Beer specials. Fake flowers. Real blood. New songs. And a Yes cover.” They delivered and then some. The band also brought along new member and female vocalist Kate Fabrizio. You can check out my photos from their set HERE. Keep a look out for Jason Ferraro’s yet-to-be-named new project (well, it was originally called NOWHERE until he discovered that a cheesy alt rock band from Switzerland was already using it). They’ll be performing live on July 16 at the M Room with Gang and Sgt. Sass. Ferraro also has plans to take a trip to LA in the near future to record an EP for the new side project with Mad Decent’s Bosco Delrey. – David Turcotte
 
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R5’s Punk Rock Flea Market Spring Fever Edition!

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With all of the sweet shows that they’ve had over the years, it’s pretty safe to say that R5 Productions has been good to us and Philly. Well, today is the day to return the favor by attending their bi-annual fundraiser and picking up some cool swag in the process. R5 Productions are hosting the “Spring Fever Edition” of their Punk Rock Flea Market across from Starlight Ballroom. And you’ll have time to pick up plenty of vinyl, books, vintage clothing, vegan baked goods, a moped, someone’s first born, etc. from the 250+ tables that will be hustling their items. If you’re lucky, you may even be able to pick up a coveted 10 show pass at R5’s booth along with electronic gadgets, concert tickets, and more. And since all the proceeds will go towards ensuring their yearly budget for booking shows, it will be a win-win situation for all of us. We hope to see everyone strolling around the market! The Punk Rock Flea Market-Dome, 461 N. 9th St., 10am – 5pm, $3 donation, All Ages – Bill McThrill
 
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Ground Up in the Rotation at The Blockley May 21

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Ground Up consists of emcees Malakai and Azar and producer Bij Lincoln (a.k.a. Malcolm McDowell, Alex Azar, and Bijan Houshiarnejad, whose brothers are in Yep Roc’s Drink Up Buttercup). The crew started off back in 2008 after meeting as freshman at Temple University, and has been plotting a takeover of hip hop one mixtape at a time ever since. So far the prolific young group has already released six mixtapes, which are all available for free download HERE. Their most recent effort, Up Late, features contributions from legends in the Philly hip hop community, Freeway and Peedi Crakk. Ground Up’s sound can be attributed to their smooth production work, eclectic musical influences, and undeniable talent as beat makers. Their laid-back style beats are complimented fittingly by Malakai and Azar’s poetic wordplay and spoken word type vocal delivery. They’ll be joined by Sela, Wyldlyfe, and Dosage as well as DJ Phsh. The Blockley, 3801 Chestnut St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Dan Brightcliffe
 

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The Weenies Rock for VH1’s Save the Music Foundation at Rachel’s House May 21

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The Weenies are a children’s punk band and the senior project of Slutever’s Rachel Gagliardi. Tonight they will be performing at Rachel’s House to raise money for VH1’s Save the Music Foundation, which is “a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in America’s public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education.” Joining them on the bill will be post punk outfit Cousin Brian, alt rockers The Sniffles and Gaston. Come out and donate some cash to help support the future of music! Rachel’s House, (Please contact one of the acts for details.), 8pm, $5, All Ages – Emma Branson
 
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End the World w/Golden Ages & Hop Along at PhilaMOCA May 21

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Tonight’s show at PhilaMoca is a stacked and eclectic one. Deerhaus co-founder and electronic wiz kid Francis Tseng a.k.a. Golden Ages will be headlining the show with his filled out live band sound. As stated on their Facebook, this will be their last show for an indefinite amount of time so it is bound to be a doozy. While Golden Ages on record land somewhere between the visceral, shape-shifting pop of Animal Collective and the blissful waves of chillness oozing from artists like Millionyoung and Washed Out. The more guitar-driven live sound shows Golden Ages from a different angle, a less electronic one, but still atmospheric and enrapturing. One of Philly’s best kept secrets, though not for long I’m sure, Hop Along will be performing as well. The Quinlan siblings will be bashing out their cacophonous folk tunes while Frances unleashes her vibrant croon that is both skittering and maternal. Brother Quinlan, a.k.a. Mark, will also be playing with Chicago migrant artist Shawn Rosenblatt a.k.a. Netherfriends along with Andy Molholt from The Armchairs (RIP). Don’t miss out on this live show, it could be the last living thing you ever see. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $8, All Ages (Golden Ages Photo by Jake Baumolh; Hop Along Photo by David Turcotte) – Adam G.
 

 

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Free Download: “Cobblestone” – Arches

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Arches recently made the track “Cobblestone” from their latest effort Wide Awake (which will be coming out on vinyl) available for free download. You can check it out and grab a copy below. Enjoy! – The Deli Staff
 

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Cop Problem Open for Converge at Broad Street Ministry May 21

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South Philly locals Cop Problem have mastered the grueling and impressive task of blending metal with punk. Fastcore beats with sick breakdowns complimented by lead singer Deb Cohen’s impassioned screams, the foursome have been quickly earning their respect pummeling audiences in basements throughout the city. Cop Problem will be performing tonight at one of Philly’s hardcore Meccas, Broad Street Ministry, with Converge, Trap Them, Burning Love, and Drop Dead. It’s Judgement Day so come out and feel no need to repent! Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 7pm, $15, All Ages – Emma Branson
 

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Weekend Warrior, May 20 – 22

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Highwire Gallery ushers in their 2nd annual outdoor music festival this Saturday, and it’s set to be a widespread cultural explosion that features quite a diverse bill of music (and that’s just the way we like it :o). Rampant mega jam masters Birds Of Maya headline with their epic shredding guitars. Gallery regulars Jesse Sparhawk & Eric Carbonara will provide their ethereal 60 string (22-string upright chaturangui guitar & 38 string lever harp) compositions. Meanwhile the ladies of Bad News Bats will be bringing their distorted garage rock, and Acids Kicks will preview songs from their debut 7”, while The Sea Around Us will be showcasing their dreamy multilayered folk music. Add in Chris Forsyth, Kohoutek, Magnetic Dog, SplitRed (featuring members of Shot X Shot, Cuddle Magic, Sonic Liberation Front, Bird Fly Yellow, and Live Like A King) and more, and you have a stacked lineup for what should be some beautiful weather. And certainly don’t forget to swing by R5’s Punk Rock Flea Market this Sunday to pick up anything and everything! Highwire Gallery (Outdoors), 2040 Frankford Ave., 12pm – 8pm, FREE, All Ages
 
Other things that you can do indoors…
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Reef the Lost Cauze
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI American Speedway and Backwoods Payback, SAT The Claw and Coffin Dust, SUN Bearings
 
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Man Like Machine, SAT The Great Unknown and Ron Gallo
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI St James & The Apostles, Anchor Boys, SAT Delco Nightingale, SUN (All Ages) This Way to The Egress, SUN (Late) Ron Gallo
 
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Southwark and Somg Dogs & The Nightjar
 
Tritone (1508 South St.) FRI Vintage Kicks, SAT Gold Crowns and Bedroom Problems, SUN Testa Brothers
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Philadelphia Ukulele Orchestra
 
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) SAT Ground Up Sounds, The Wyldlyfe, Sela, SUN I Yahn I Arkestra
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Loretta Allen and John Galla
 
Danger Danger Gallery (5013 Baltimore Ave.) FRI Chris Kasper, SAT Clark Park Festival Benefit w/Edo, Spinning Leaves, Big Wizard, Mountjoy, Fuck Face
 
Millcreek Tavern (4200 Chester Ave.) FRI Pistolia and +Church+
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Philly Gumbo
 
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Chowder and Epic Exposure, SAT Sinners Saints and Live Not On Evil, SUN Of Wrath & Ruin
 
Triumph Brewery (117 Chestnut St.) FRI City Music Project
 
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) SAT Golden Ages, Netherfriends, Hop Along
 
JR’s Bar (2327 S. Croskey St.) FRI The Midnight Beat
 
The Barbary (951 N. Frankford St.) SUN Halo of Snakes
 
Broad Street Ministry (315 S. Broad St.) SAT Cop Problem
 
South Philly Tap Room (1509 Mifflin St.) SAT Wheat Beer Fest 2011 w/The Extraordinaires, Adam & Dave’s Bloodline, Arrah & The Ferns
 
Theatre of Living Arts (334 South St.) SAT Philly NORML Presents 2011 Philadelphia Freedom Festival Benefit w/Synth Sircus, I Yahn I Arkestra, Psychedelphia
 
Spruce Caboose (Please contact one of the acts for details.) SAT Worshipper, Ominous Black, Heavy Dirt
 
The Shorehouse (Please contact one of the acts for details.) FRI Choose Your Poison, Nightfall, Teen Wolves
 
House Show (Please contact one of the acts for details.) SAT The Weenies, Cousin Brian, Gaston, The Sniffles
 
Dads Haus (Please contact one of the acts for details.) SUN Kicking Spit, The Eeries, Trip Ruiner, Cousin Brian