Ok, so we admittedly were one the harshest critics of Made in America last year because of their unbelievable exclusion of talented homegrown Philly acts. Well, it seems that they are working on making it up to our city for the error of their ways with what might be the most local acts ever invited to the two-day festival. Saturday is without a doubt when the Jay-Z-curated event brings out its heavy artillery with national and local names. If you want to find where your Philly peeps at, hanging at the Skate Stage will certainly be the place to see some familiar faces with Creepoid, Hop Along, Waxahatchee, Strand of Oaks, and Ground Up doing us proud. Meek Mill will also have the pleasure of sharing the Rocky Stage with heavy hitters Beyoncé, Modest Mouse, and De La Soul. On Sunday, you’ll find the lone Philly act Marian Hill bringing its sweet beats and alluring vocals to the Skate Stage. Ex-patriot Santigold is always a highlight of any bill that she appears on, and it’s certainly been way too long since we’ve heard anything from her. (Fingers crossed for a new album in works.) Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend, and sneak in some good drugs and drinks so you don’t have to consume any crappy, overpriced Budweiser – cheers! Made in America, Ben Franklin Parkway, 1pm, $150 (Sold Out), All Ages – Q.D. Tran
More places to enjoy your Labor Day Weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Charles Cohen, SAT QQQ
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT The Silence Kit, Jackie Thousand, SUN Pulling Punches, Phet Phet
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Seeing Snakes, Erika Trophy, MON Buzzherd, Brontide/The Tough Shits, Groovy Movies/YDI, Legally F**ked
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SUN Field Mouse, The Guests
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI The Lid: A New Musical by Pat Finnerty/(After party) Black Landlord, SAT The Lid: A New Musical by Pat Finnerty, SUN The Lid: A New Musical by Pat Finnerty
TLA (334 South St.) FRI Money June, Chick Raw
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Christopher Davis-Shannon/(Downstairs) Wild Orphan, SAT (Upstairs) Phiddledelphia, Gabriel Donohue, SUN (Upstairs) Mary Lattimore
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Teef, Steve Young, Wildcard, Torito, SAT Derek Anthony, Nobody Yet, Above The Mendoza, Sunblaze Lane, Audio Impulse, First Of Autumn, SUN Above The Mendoza, Uncle/Father Oscar, Sister City, Amora
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT Sonnder
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St) FRI Deviant Philly Launch Party: Sad Actor
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Waiting, Science Club, Twin 55, SAT The Mountain Chiefs (CD Release), X-Hunters
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Dav, Reed Streets, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN DJ Junior, DJ Lil Dave, Skeme Richards, Ian St. Laurent
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Hired Guns Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) SAT The Pam Knight Show, SUN Cliff Hillis
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St) FRI Morgan Pinkstone, Ryn Pascale, Emily Mineo, Rachael Rota, Kristin Sharonstone/Generation Empty, Little War Twins, Raleaf, SAT (1st Floor) The Mysteries, StarSkream, Them Jones, SUN Death DaVinci
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St) FRI Line Leader, The Escape, Stetson Rose
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Mic Stewart, Ill Doots, Visitor 10, Darko The Super, Torito
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI Groove Merchants, Mesmeria, Woven In, SAT Los Campeones
Bourbon and Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Shy Boyz, SAT August John Lutz II (EP Release), New Sweden, Song Dogs, SUN Hanging Hills, Sympathy & The Lion, Rosu Lup
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SAT Mr. Sonny James, SUN (2pm) DJ Jugo w/percussionist Josh Robinson/(9:30pm) DJ Royale
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Franky’s Foxes, DJ Chris Urban, SAT DJ Carl Michaels
The Pharmacy (1300/02 S. 18th St.) FRI Shannen Moser, Willow Talk
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SUN +HIRS+, Heavy Medical, Harsh Vibes
Eris Temple Arts (602 S. 52nd St.) FRI Radio Eris, Dave Marley
Bamboo Bar (927 Delaware Ave) SUN Making Time Labor Day Weekend BBQ
Beaumont Warehouse (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT Hivelords, Die Coking, Bardus
Milhouse (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT Shakai Mondai, Floam, Katana Girl (Solo)
LAVA Space (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT Drums Like Machine Guns, Neo Libz, Lip Service
Lavender Town (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT 1 Year Anniversary: Mumblr, The Mellowells, Abi Reimold, Cornelius the Third, Curtis Cooper
Full House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT Second Marriage
Wolf Cycles (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT Hot Tears, Space Chumpy