Sweaty, heart-pounding primal rhythms, compounded by raunchy riffs and roaring, raspy vocals, Ecstatic Vision taps into grimy grooves, and explores the smoky haze, creating a mystical setting. Tonight, Kung Fu Necktie will host a celebration of the band’s latest release Under the Influence, a collection of covers paying homage to their musical predecessors. Released via Heavy Psych Sounds, a hot-on-your-heels heaviness develops a gut-checking sense of suspense, adhering as one races through the sticky, sonic forest. Reinforcing the rowdy, in-your-face, hard-rockin’ aesthetic, Narcos Family Band saturates in a unbridled stampede, welcoming all challengers. And Heavy Psych Sounds labelmates and fellow locals High Reeper will be kicking off the festivities. – Michael Colavita
Other places where you can rock this weekend…
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI The Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza, Rubbish/Ecstatic Vision (Record Release), Narcos Family Band, High Reeper, SAT Control Top/Hotel Neon, Naps/Fame Lust, SUN God Root
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N Frankford Ave.) FRI West Philadelphia Orchestra, SAT Live Band Karaoke with Pat Finnerty & The Full Band
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI FRI In The Presence Of Wolves, SUN L.M.I., Off Meds, Pithair
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SUN Secret Nudist Friends
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI Street Stains
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SUN Summer Scorcher
The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) FRI The Wonder Years, Tigers Jaw, Worriers, SAT The Wonder Years, Tigers Jaw, Worriers
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) SUN Kississippi
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) This Way To The Egress, Jacopo & the Late Saints/Philly Bloco
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Luxe, Drowse,The Grip
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT Xs & Os, Supreem Da Rezarekta’, Pawnshop Roses, Chad Jenkins Band
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Palmlines, Thee Idea Men
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SAT The Shakedown, Mr. Falcon
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2ndSt.) FRI Package, Water Temple, Darla
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Astro 8000 & Dj Sylo
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Bazmati Vice, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Church Girls, Fallible Being, The Chairman Dances, Bern & The Bastards, SAT Duffy’s Cut, Legion 76, Mcguire’s Mob
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SUN Slainte
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) Sara Henya, CJ Dunleavy, Toria Daisy/ The Output, Midlife Crisis, SAT Andorra, The Good Mess, Karmalatta
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Unlimited Devotion: Tom Hamilton, John Kimock, SAT Unlimited Devotion: John Kimock, Splintered Sunlight
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Open City, Luxe , Greg Electric
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Sushi From The Future, SAT Lamplighters, Brandish/Douse, Canine 10, SUN Paul Harrold, Andrew Victor
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) FRI Grayling
LAVA Space (4134 Lancaster Ave.) FRI Yarrow, Chronic Anxiety, Great Weights
The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Roxy Rollz
JJ’s Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Henri Tyler, Pastel 2
The Sound Hole (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Five Finger Posse, Andre Altrez
HH Ranch (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Molly Rhythm, Cage Flight, Blank Pill
The Waiting Room (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Truck Stop Canyon, Big Big Bug