Grimace Federation celebrates the launch of their latest intergalactic musical vessel, Auroville, with a live performance this evening at Underground Arts. Honing in high-speed precision, the band cruises while pushing the envelope. Bombarding beats, resulting from the steady thrust of keys and percussion, develop in masterful, woven threads of sonic discovery. Those dynamic points of intersection, when the luminous possibilities of the unknown are weighed against the dangers that potentially lie in one’s path, create suspenseful peaks of intrigue. Meanwhile, the warp-speed, electro-jazz, experimenting engine maintains its varied, but never off course, trajectory. Tonight, they lay the groundwork for the funky, electro-dance assemblage of !!! (Chk Chk Chk), who are in town supporting their new album Shake the Shudder. – Michael Colavita
Weekend Warrior, June 9 – 11
More places to enjoy this summer weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Maitland, Former Belle, Dirty Dollhouse
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Dark Blue, Mcguire’s Mob, SAT Joy Again
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Alustrium, Botis/DJ Deejay, SAT Gordon Bombay, Shizz Lo, Mindset, SUN Gracie Martin, John Gilbride, Chickabiddy
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) FRI Junipur, No Thank You, SAT The Guests
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Grimace Federation, SAT Remote Control, SUN Telepathic, Rosu Lup
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Olympic Formal, Lloyd Maz, Blaq N’ Nappy, Ryze, Masta K, SUN 2Key, Standin Cannon, Ms. Fystee, Young Ros
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Meghan Cary, Prima Donna, Roxy Rollz, Resilient/(Downstairs) THE GTVS, SAT (Upstairs) Telyscopes/(Downstairs) Candy Volcano, SUN (Upstairs) Jeremiah Tall/Greg Sover (Release Show)/(Downstairs) Animus
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI The Shines, The Separators, SAT Carolyn Thorn
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) SUN Darlingtyn
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Deadfellow (Release Show), The Classic Hunt, SUN Bryce Trent
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI The Dull Blue Lights, Matt Kelly, The Retinas, The Bad Larrys, SAT My Home is the Sea, Church Girls, Jesse Gimbel, Danafox
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Tay Banga, SAT Camp Candle, Argyle Rings, SUN Buzzherd/Tektonic, Solar Circuit, Montoj
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Lee Mayjahs?, DJ Everyday, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Francisco Collazo
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Stepping Razor, SAT Chet Williams, Endless Taile, Keely Sibilia, The Phosphenes, TJ McGlinchy, TC Cole, Barry Dwier, Colleen Wallen, Someone’s Daughters
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) FRI DJ Beat Street, SUN Ear Me Now
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Mr. Lisp, Chino, SAT The Tisburys, Jac Carson (CD Release), Sonny Knockout
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SAT Splintered Sunlight, Tom Hamilton, SUN Broken Arrow
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Le Yikes Surf Club, Lightninging, SAT Family Animals, Soudwavves, Panophonic
Space 1026 (1026 Arch St.) SAT Louie Louie, Jason Spacin’ Killinger