Kuf Knotz has been making a name for himself throughout Philly’s alternative hip hop scene. So far in his young career, Knotz has been a founding member of the BurnDown All-Stars crew and The Hustle, his own hip hop/soul collective. More recently, though, a solo career has taken front seat since Knotz dropped his debut full-length, BoomBox Logic, back in October. And since the release, Kuf Knotz has hit the show circuit hard, even hosting the “Boombox Collective” series at World Café Live. Tonight, he’ll be looking to further promote his name in the hip hop scene by sharing the stage with Philly favorites Black Landlord at Johnny Brenda’s. Bringing the show to a close, the nine-piece soul/funk/jazz/hip hop collective led by founder MAxx Stoyanoff-Williams (formerly of the legendary Goats) is made of an all-star crew of local music vets mostly known for their wild live performances, which are reminiscent of a Philly Block Party. Aside from their normal live antics, the crew will also give away free digital downloads of their new EP, What You Mean to We. But before Black Landlord performs, the shindig’s host, Philadelphia Brewing Company, will debut its newest commercial filmed by local filmmakers for its Kenzinger beer starring MAxx (fans of both Black Landlord and PBC can look forward to the commercial’s outtakes as well). Local beer, local music, and free downloads. . . What excuse do you have not to be there? Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave, $10, 9pm, 21+ (Kuf Knotz Photo by David Turcotte) – Dan Brightcliffe
