Weekend Warrior, February 22 – 24

Back before Philly became the thriving indie music scene that it is today, Mazarin was one of the very few beloved bands on the verge of breaking out to a wider national audience. Unfortunately, the group disbanded the year after the release of their final album We’re Already There (2005). Frontman Quentin Stoltzfus disappeared from the limelight, but still continued privately writing and recording his own music and helping friends produce theirs while working as a professional mover. In 2012, to the surprise of most of us, new material began to surface from Stoltzfus, who is now recording under the moniker Light Heat, and earlier this week, the announcement came about an official release date (June 25) for the project’s new self-titled album, which will be available via Ribbon Music. This Saturday night, you’ll be able to preview songs from the forthcoming record at Johnny Brenda’s where he’ll be supported by psych-garage rock Deli faves Spacin’ and gifted John Fahey-influenced Brooklyn guitarist Steve Gunn. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Q.D. Tran