It’s going to be beautiful weather for a picnic this weekend so luckily, Kensington Picnic II is back with a stellar lineup all-day Saturday at the Liberty Vintage Motorcycles yard. One of my favorite bands, Spacin’, is slated for an earlier set in the day so make sure not to miss them, because you never know when you’ll get a chance again. The band recently finished recording their new album, which (I was told) will be released via Richie Records. Some more rad psych rock news, Birds of Maya, who are performing later in the day, will also be returning with a new album that they recorded in the woods of New York. So excited to hear some new tunes from both crews! Filling out the jam-packed bill of local area talent will be Strapping Fieldhands, Mary Lattimore & Jeff Zeigler, Fursaxa, Laura Baird, Randall of Nazareth (Randy Huth of Pearls & Brass), and Hohlraum (Joe Winters of Pearls & Brass and Sean McGuiness of Pissed Jeans). Yup, it’s definitely where you want to be this weekend! Liberty Vintage Motorcycles Yard, Frankford Ave. (between Susquehanna & Dauphin), 12pm-8pm, Free, All Ages – Q.D. Tran
More places to enjoy yourself this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Haethen, Death Orbit, Sadgiqacea, Vektor, SAT Tygerstrype, Dream Safari, Worshyper
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI The Bailey Hounds, Levee Drivers, Katie Frank & The Pheromones, SAT Son Little
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St) SAT Philly Summer Fest: Cassilis (Record Release), Dogs on Acid, Bubonic Bear, Ape Up!, Amanda X, The Weaks, Mike Bell & the Movies, QUIT
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Roof Doctor, Mock Suns Big Tusk / 10 Million, Lapses, Nearest / Illian Village, The Outhouse, The White Cheddar Boys, SAT We Are Fauna / Mumblr, Vivre Sa Vie, Legs Like Tree Trunks (solo set), SUN Rosetta, Maniacs on Wheels
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI Mad Decent Block Party After Party: Swizzymack, Noah Breakfast
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI West Philadelphia Orchestra, SAT Mason Porter
Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing (601 N. Columbus Blvd.) Mad Decent Block Party
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI (Balcony) Foxtrot & The Get Down, Ten Cent Days, SAT (Early) Girls Rock Philly Showcase (Evening) Wizard Eye, Heavy Temple, Brontide
TLA (334 South St.) FRI The Snails
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT Philly BLOCO, New Sound Brass Band
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Giovanna Kline SAT (Early) In Writing, Plainview
(Late) Fishtown Beats, Bleu Velvet, ialive, Sky System SUN Dizzy Santana, Lil Benji
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Joey Sweeney Sat Kuf Knotz, The Rosemary Fiki Band
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Mercury Radio Theater, A Brood of Vipers, Josh Jones, SAT In Place, A Day Without Love, Willow Talk, SUN Blank Stare: Katie K|Rex
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Reed Streets, SAT DJ DEEJAY
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) SAT Lydia Rene, Lloyd Alexander
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Dave Steel Blues Band SUN (Early) Rustic Music Service
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI McRad / Testosteroso, Stellarscope, SAT Black Sun Rising, The Madeleine Haze, Fate 88, Heather Heather, Suns Of Krypton, Jay Skull In Spades
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI I Yahn I Arkestra
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SUN Mista Heard, L.E.O, SefLuv
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI Dave Joyce, The Tetis, Jason Reed, Sailing Sweater, SAT No Outlet, Morningside One and a Quarter, Natalie Chapkis
Bourbon and Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Meddlesome Meddlesome Meddlesome Bells, The Flashing Thoughts, Paul Hocynec, SAT Palm Ghosts, North Lawrence Midnight Singers, On The Cooling Board
Ardmore Music Hall FRI The Wallace Brothers Band, SAT Splintered Sunlight
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) FRI Matpat, SAT Pink Skull
The Pharmacy (1300-1302 S. 18th St.) FRI Torito, Frankie Vado, ASPCP, Rhetoric Wallace, Silly Mane
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Lantern, Laser Background
Duff Gardens (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Future
The Sound Hole (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Cranes are Flying, Beer Breakfast Dungeness Crab
Mt. Thrashmore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Katahajime, Satyagraha
Whatsitsname House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) Twin Pines, Robins, Brokehead
Golden Tea House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN The Ambulars, Allison Crutchfield
Mile High House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Limits, Blankbook
4074 Spring Garden St. SUN The Backyard Show Series: The Chairman Dances, Reform Spelling
Little Berlin Annex (2430 Coral St.) SUN Mike Bruno & the Black Magic Family Band, Elkhorn