The ever-touring Philly-based quartet Hoots & Hellmouth will be braving the heat and making a free homecoming appearance outdoors at Morgan’s Pier this Saturday. The band brings a time-tested blend of musical styles taking cues from folk country, blues, bluegrass, gospel, etc. and combining them in a way that is reminiscent of the past while also remaining fresh. In this way, Hoots & Hellmouth prove that what once was old can be new again with Rob Berliner reinvigorating the classic sounds of the mandolin and organ, while Todd Erk and Mike Reilly provide the sturdy backbone of rhythm. It also doesn’t hurt that Sean Hoots has one beautiful down-home, soulful voice. This is the kind of music which makes you standup, stomp your feet, and joyously sing along. It’s a revival of something that truly never gets old when done this good. Morgan’s Pier 221 N. Columbus Blvd., 6pm, Free, 21+ (Deneka Peniston) – Michael Colavita
More entertainment to help you forget about this brutal heat…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Faux Slang, Royal Shoals, SAT Conversations with Enemies Album Release w/Little Black Rain Clouds, The Makes
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI JRG, The Interest Group, Hippy Johnny, SAT Toxic Life and the Underachievers, SUN Weird Hot, Los Ombres
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave) FRI American Schoolyard, Alec Stewart, SAT (All Ages) Young Statues, Case Closed, Edelweiss, Bright and Early, SAT (Late) The Kai-Yotes, Wired to Fly
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Ma Jolie, Nona
Rebel Rock Bar (100 Spring Garden St.) FRI Sunshine Acid Tabs, Wooden HEZ
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) SUN Cognitive
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Blood Feathers
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Kwesi Kankam, Paul Hocynec, SUN Rusty Cadillac
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Jason Ager & The C.O.P.O, Sweet Eureka, Christian Bitto, Nomad Clientele, SAT Finding Westerly, Neighborhoods, Heroes and Errors, Oldboy
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Rk$tdy, SAT June Divided Album Release w/Music From Another Room, Seamus Browning, SUN Mason Porter & Friends
Blockley Pourhouse (3801 Chestnut St.) SAT Splintered Sunlight, The Bansai Bills
Millcreek Tavern (4200 Chester Ave.) FRI Will Amaze
Theatre of Living Arts (330 South St.) FRI Young Savage, Inner City Hustlers
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Tungsten, Dime Street Joker, Murph, SAT Coffin Fly, SUN The Frayed Coats
Triumph Brewery (117 Chestnut St.) SAT Philadelphia Slick, Abstract Verses
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Acid Finger, The Tombstones, SAT Ricky Radio, Fabian Akilles, Dewey Decibel, SUN Leana Song, Gina Ferrera
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) FRI Angel Sanchez, Sean Henry, Mark Hernandez, Antonio McIlwaine
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Sadgiqacea, Hivelords
Highwire Gallery (2040 Frankford Ave.) SAT The Horrible Department
Milkboy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Left of Logic, Impressionist, Kit Colt,
SAT Fang Fang, Polarbear Lars
The Station (1515 McKean St.) FRI The Improbables, Blessed Muthas
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) Friday – The Really Cooks, Matt Gauss Band, Tom Christopher, SAT The Yuzh, Ronald Reagan? The Actor?, Burn Switch, Catullus John Salamone Band