The 12th annual celebration of duos, better known as Two Piece Fest, will be taking place this Saturday, beginning in the afternoon and running through the evening at Everybody Hits. The pairing of Michael Cantor (The Goodbye Party) and Sam Cook-Parrott (Radiator Hospital) creatively connect as The Afterglows. In a manner, it seems rather natural; songwriting and singing peacefully, poignantly converge in their music. Radiating with earnest emotion, reinforced by finely threaded, fire-kindling harmonies, the two-piece is a fine example of how deft simplicity transmits over a large expanse. The Afterglows will be part of a diverse, locally loaded-lineup that also includes Drums Like Machine Guns, 7th Victim, Hermit High Priestess, Brown Rainbow, Camp Candle, Korine, and many more. So make a day of it, and catch some dynamic duos at Philly’s favorite batting cages/DIY venue. – Michael Colavita
More tunes to fill your soul this weekend…
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Two Piece Fest: Peter&Craig, McGarnagle, Drums Like Machine Guns, Burnt Nurse, Hatchers, Hermit High Priestess, 7th Victim, The Afterglows, Sour Spirit, Camp Candle, Beloved Binge, Static Brothers, Brown Rainbow, Korine, Geb the Great Cackler, Petty Laugh, Hollywood Milk
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI David Vassalotti, SAT Philly Loves J Dilla
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Midnight Singers, Cowmuddy, Cabin Dogs, SUN Crying In Public, Kaytee Della Monica, Aster More
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Daeva/TRL Dance Party, SAT Ruby the Hatchet, Heavy Temple/Fame Lust, SUN Pravda, Ketosis, Vixen77/Internal Rhyme, OG Juan Shinobi, Digital Crates, Fresh Side Twins, Bran Bav, Aleasha Watson Mitchell, AP The Plan, The Mighty Farooq
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SAT Catbite/Webbed Wing
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI The Guests, SUN Maaly Raw, Astro 8000, Killsing
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SUN So Colloquial, Proper Dark, We’re From Antarctica, LaBella & Poole, Andrew Huston
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Philadelphia Funk Authority, SAT (Upstairs) Philly Gumbo, Badd Kitti/(Downstairs) Things Fall Apart 20 Year Celebration of The Roots Iconic Album: Ill Doots, Hardwork Movement, Chill Moody, Zeek Burse, Drusef, Emyne, SUN Kids Rock Philly: A Benefit for LiveConnections
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Three Chord Money, SAT Teenage Bigfoot, The Lot, Assemble, Brandish, SUN Snake Charmer, Last Minute Hero, Basic
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Frances Luke Accord, Rob Clancy
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Brown Rainbow, People Eating Fruit, Laura, Laura, SAT Commonwealth Choir, Buddie, SUN Blood Sound, Line Leader
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Aybe, Teef, The Young King, Aquarius, SAT Holy Mountain, SUN Andross, Danger Club, Auburn Row, Goodnight/Goodluck
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Dj Aktive, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Eric Wortham II
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Knightlife, Andorra, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI The Preps, Ramoms, Atomic Sky, SAT Battalion Zośka
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI DJ Chris Urban, SAT DJ Brian Toll
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI P-Rents, Blackjack Rose, E. Joseph & The Sparrows, SAT Goodthief, SUN Babes of Bourbon & Branch Drag Brunch/Tetra
Century (1350 S 29th St.) FRI The Russells, Hover, Rowhome, SAT TFD, Night Raids, Atomic Cretins, No Gods
The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Lust for Nothing, DJ Archangel Angelo
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI Party Line, SAT Plastic Club, Tamara Anderson
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SAT Urban Guerilla Orchestra, SUN Countdown to Ecstasy
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI The Chairman Dances, Camera Thief, SAT Old Charades, Heaven Man, Mat Burke, The Tisburys
The Music Ward (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Kluster Phunk, SAT goldenSpiral
No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) FRI Tate, Fast Car Slow Car, Cory Paternoster, Lunch, SAT Love Your Friends Fest: Who Loves You, Coping Skills
Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Kelsey Cork and the Swigs, Busy Bee Project, Too Dogs, Canine 10
Super Wimpy HQ (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Love Your Friends Fest: Patches and Pins, Tall Child
Gonesville (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Love Your Friends Fest: SOUL GLO, Tombo Crush, Fred Beans