We’re interested in checking out Ghost Stepper tonight at the North Star. It’s comprised of a few the Lotus guys, one of our favorite drummers Mike “Greenie” Greenfield (formerly of Penn band The Ally which spawned future members of Yeasayer, Illinois and Xylos) and our favorite Mennonite musicians/brothers Jesse and Luke Miller. We can’t think of a nicer trio (well, except when the bros can’t find a headie beer that they can drink – beer snobs). We were told that “they sound better than Lotus – more dubby” so we wanted to see what that’s all about. Also they’ll be joined by one of our favorite local post-rockers Grimace Federation, whose lead guitarist Wes Schwartz is all about Metal and obscure Hip Hop, so be ready for a heavy night of guitar riffs and hot beats. Ghost Stepper sold out their debut performance at Silk City for their Haiti Relief Benefit, and Grimace Federation certainly has a local following of their own so expect a crowded and sweaty dance party on this fine, fine evening. Or just a bunch o f people like ourselves gettin’ way too fucked up and tryin’ to figure out how the hell do we get home from the North Star. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 9pm, $10, 21+
Here are some folks to check out that didn’t head down to SXSW this week…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI The Stuffed Animal Project featuring The Nite Lights, Northern Liberties, Mondo Topless, SAT Far Out Fangtooth
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Ground Up
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Jawnzap7, SAT The Donuts and The Yarrows, SUN Lighten Up, The Holy Mess
M Room (12 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Dangerbird, SUN Banned Books
Tritone (1508 South St.) SUN Hollow Bones w/ G. Calvin Weston and Elliot Levin
Tritone (1508 South St.) SUN Hollow Bones w/ G. Calvin Weston and Elliot Levin
Danger Danger Gallery (5013 Baltimore Ave.) FRI Kill You in the Face SAT Mirador
Pi Lam (3914 Spruce St.) FRI Ravens and Vultures, Ape School, Ghost/Light
JR’s Bar (2327 S. Croskey St.) FRI Loafass and Fuck Attack
Cha-Cha’ Razzi (1918 S. Bancroft St.) SUN Pony Pants and Da Comrade!