Philly’s “childish prodigy” Kurt Vile will be taking the stage tonight at The Mann Center, and he’ll be with his trusty compadres the Violators. Yes, it’s a big deal that they get a chance to perform on the stage of this historic and beloved local venue. But what really makes it oh so sweet for them (and us) is that they’ll be opening for reunited legendary indie rock gods Pavement! Man, there are plenty of people creaming themselves right now, and it’s OK. They should. We just ask them to be sure to clean up afterwards and use plenty of hand sanitation. The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave., 7:30pm, SOLD OUT, All Ages
As summer 2010 fades into the distance of our memories, here are a few things to look forward to in the near future…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Hezekiah Jones and Birdie Busch, SAT Echo Orbiter Album Release Party w/Joe Jack Talcum and Circadian Rhythms
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT Creepoid and Boog
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) SUN Big Terrible
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Urban Giants, SAT The Fleeting Ends
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Karmakanik, SAT Audible and Ghosts in the Valley, SUN Old Love
Tritone (1508 South St.) SAT Vulcan, Total Fucking Destruction, Old Head
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI The Peace Creeps, SAT Tiva Tiva
JR’s Bar (2327 S. Croskey St.) SAT (Early) Mose Giganticus, (Late) Heavy Medical, SUN Drums Like Machine Guns
Greenline Café (4239 Locust St.) SAT Northern Valentine
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Big Blue Spruce, SAT Alo Brazil, SUN The New Connection
The Blockley Pourhouse (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI Kickin’ Bear, SAT Cabin Dogs
Clark Park Music Festival (43rd and Chester) Stinking Lizaveta, McRad, Dr. Ketchup, The Spades and more
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Oso, SAT Grubstake
The El Bar (1356 N. Front St.) Soulamite
Lickety Split (401 South St.) FRI 7envy
Triumph Brewery (117 Chestnut St.) FRI The Groovment
Dave & Buster’s (325 N. Columbus Ave.) SAT Penrose