The Fire has certainly been feeling a lot of heat lately, but the Philly music community has really rallied behind this legendary local stepping stone for many great acts. Well, this week they’ll be celebrating their annual Northern Liberties Winter Music Fest! Here’s a little rundown on what looks interesting to us (presuming the snow doesn’t shut everything down). On Wed., The Fire’s soundman, Dino, will be stepping out from behind the board and taking his fro center stage with his 8-bit project Cheap Dinosaurs. He’ll be joined by fellow video game beatmaster Sonkin. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. are certainly the meat of the festival depending on your. The bill on Thurs. seems heavy on the folk with Spirit and Dust, Cowmuddy, Mason Porter, Andrew Lipke, Chris Kasper and Oso, Infinien should help get some of that twang out of your ears. Looks like Derek Dorsey’s pet project Toy Soldiers will be pulling double duty on Fri. with an early all ages show and a late set for the legal drinkers. Joining them will be most excellent drinking buddies and musicians Orbit to Leslie, The Circadian Rhythms and The Great Unknown. On Saturday, you’ll find the oddly matched autumnal sounds of The Spinning Leaves with the ass-shaking grooves of The Hustle and Slo-Mo. Sunday will close out the festivities with a tribute to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band for all you lonely hearts that find yourself in The Fire on Valentine’s Day. Hopefully you’ll find someone to make sweet, sweet love to that evening while your listening to my favorite Beatles album Abbey Road. Just remember to ask permission before coming through the bathroom window. iourecords.com/thefire/ – The Deli Staff