Deli instrumental faves Cloud Minder are a band that’s been DIY to the core since 2005. From mixing all five of their albums, to hand creating and painting all of their artwork and merchandise, and booking shows with well-established acts like Film School and This Will Destroy You, they’ve done it all by themselves. However, with founding member Dave Sommer needing to seek treatment outside Atlanta, GA for his battle with brain cancer, the band was unable to play out live and raise funds in the traditional manner to release their latest LP Solace, so the group reached out to their fans, who responded in a big way. And tonight, after delivering what is sure to be an incendiary performance at Johnny Brenda’s, you should buy their new album, which will be available on vinyl, or if you can’t wait until then, take a listen and purchase it digitally below. Do it! They’ll also be joined by locals, new wave trio The Downtown Club, indie rock outfit Metroplex and stoner rockers “sent from the past to the save the future” Ape! Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, All Ages – Bill McThrill
