So I’ve been really looking forward to attending this weekend’s Weekend Warrior pick. Not only is it a sweet, stacked, locals-only lineup this Saturday with Grandchildren, Night Panther and Purples (ex-Teeth), but it will also take place in my favorite sounding room in Philly, The Boot and Saddle. (Sorry folks, sounds like there might be a new sheriff in town so it might be time for other venues to step up their game.) You should already know how great Grandchildren and Night Panther are live on stage from our anniversary showcases. And older heads (in the know) might still remember how The Teeth helped Philly build its reputation as a “hot” music scene (well, according to Rolling Stone many moons ago) before the floodgates opened. Don’t sleep on this one! You don’t want to leave 2013 like that because I know you’re better than that. The Boot and Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Q.D. Tran
Other places to escape the chill (again) this weekend…
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI The Reckless Dodgers, Johnny Neutrino and The Secret Weapon, Witch Fist, SAT Clamfight, Wizard Eye, Screaming Rattler, SUN Bel Heir
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Frog Holler, Mason Porter, Ataloft, SUN mewithoutYou
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) (Upstairs) Limecell, Thee Nosebleeds, (Downstairs) Sunburster, SAT Time Hitler, SUN (Upstairs) Gatherings, (Downstairs) Drone Ranger
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SUN Man Man, Banned Books
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI RK$TDY
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Black Stars, The Once Was, Air Is Human, SAT Adlib, Mercy Gang, Split Divo, SUN (All Ages) Marietta, Smoother, Leaky Soups, (Late) Combine, Timbers
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Black Dirty, SAT Ryan Tennis and the Clubhouse Band, Casey Alvarez
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI The WhiskeyHickon Boys, SAT (Downstairs) The Parsnip Revolt, Fooling April, (Upstairs) Brethren, Canyon, Jake Lewis and The Clergy, Wayfarer Experiment, Jesse Baker, SUN Philadelphia Jug Band
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) SAT Long Miles, The Racket Boys, SUN A Funky Farewell w/Everyone Orchestra, Luke the Knife, The Underwater Sounds, CARLsound, The Bailey Hounds
TLA (334 South St.) FRI Swift Techinque, SUN Illinois, Underwater Window Garden
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Ghost Ghang Holiday Charity Show w/P64, Andy Kavanaugh, SAT Makhaira, Gape, Transonic, Big Stall, Native Frequencies
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI I Am Khalif, Custelo, Dan Exactly, SAT FLINTface, Working Class Villians
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Ken Kweder, SAT The Ben Vaughn Quintet, Dan Montgomery
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Keystone Mountain Boys, SAT Sylvia Platypus
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI SandCastle, Friends with Murder, Time Hitler and the Assholes from Space, Combine
JR’s Bar (2327 S. Croskey St.) SAT Spent Flesh, Ruby Buff
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) SAT Underwater Country Club, Skeleton Frames, Band Books (Feat. Steph Hayes)
Golden Tea House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT The Hundred Acre Woods, Young & Heartless