You can see Friday/Halloween in the near distance, and the collaboration between members of Commonwealth Choir and Big Tusk, known as Philly Tapes Philly, has a show this evening at Ortlieb’s. Not only will tonight’s show be free, but the first 50 people in the door will also get a free split cassette of 2 original songs (Volume 7) featuring the night’s performers Brian Dale Allen Strouse of The Lawsuits and producer Bij Lincs, 1/3 of the hip-hop trio Ground Up. Ease into your weekend by starting a day early as Philly Tapes Philly brings you 2 bands, 2 songs and 1 tape. Ortlieb’s, 847 N. Third St., 8pm, Free, 21+ (Photo by Wendy McCardle) – Michael Colavita
