From laying down home recordings on four tracks to doing freelance music writing for Philadelphia Weekly & the Inquirer and utilizing everything from acoustic guitar to children’s toy xylophones in his songs, Bill Ricchini has lead a long and eclectic music career. After generating buzz in Europe and the U.S. for a self-released album which was named “Best Unreleased Album” by Salon, he was signed to Megaforce/Transdreamer Records, where he released two albums that managed to stay true to the sounds from his influences such as the Beach Boys. After a bit of a hiatus, Ricchini is back with a new project titled Summer Fiction. The self-titled opus was recorded inside everything from studios to church basements, and features a cavalcade of classical and rock musicians that even includes members of BC Camplight and Buried Beds. The celebration of the album’s release is tonight at JB’s, and will also include In Grenada, who have been receiving plenty of praise for their home recorded debut Break as well as psychedelic folk outfit Yellow Humphrey. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill