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Free Download: “Sailing Through” – Conversation with Enemies

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Conversations with Enemies just made their yet-to-be-named forthcoming full-length available for preview HERE. They are currently accepting suggestions for its title at cloudentertainment@yahoo.com. The follow-up to their debut comic book conceptual album “Nowhere, OK” (which also comes with a comic book) goes back in time to explain how everything came to be. You can check out and download the hook-laden track “Sailing Through” below.

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Recap & Photos: Philly’s SoFAR Sounds w/The Spinto Band, The Brute Chorus & K.P. Brown

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I was invited to check out the third installation by Philadelphia’s SoFAR Sounds chapter. If you are not familiar with SoFAR (Songs From A Room), the organization began in March 2009 in the living room of singer-songwriter and co-founder Passion Ate Dave, and has spread worldwide to 15 cities across 5 continents. There mission is to offer “artists and music fans the unique opportunity to perform and experience intimate gigs in packed living rooms regularly.” You can read about my experience with the latest addition to the Philly music community and take a gander at pics from my spot on the couch HERE.

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New Video: “Infinity” (Live) – Sun Airway

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Philly-based Out of Town Films recently had a soft launch for their new music-based documentary website. Below is their tastefully done video of Sun Airway performing “Infinity” from their set at Union Transfer on December 17, 2011 opening for The War on Drugs. The Out of Town Films crew is heading down to SXSW this week so look out for more footage of artists from the fest when they return. Enjoy! (Photo by Q.D. Tran)

Out of Town Films Presents: Sun Airway "Infinity" from out-of-town films

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On the Water and More Eclectic Sounds at Emoda Gallery March 11

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It’s exciting to see spring peeking its head out. Now, I know some of you probably missed the snow, cold and change of seasons this year, but I can’t lie. I am appreciating global warming working in my favor this winter. To celebrate not being freakishly trapped by snow on a Sunday night, you should head out to an eclectic mix of music this evening at Emoda Gallery. Weirdo folksters and Deli faves On the Water will be bringing their contemplative gems for all to swoon over tonight. It’s always a treat for me to see them perform. Vintage Kicks’ Alex Malamy will be showing off his diverse musical taste with his folk-pop side project Tamarin. Oddball rockers The Shakes plan to liven up the crowd with their punk rock spirit and impassioned guy/gal vocals, while lo-fi crooner Charmaine’s Names will be transporting the audience to a sleazy lounge that time forgot. They’ll all be playing host to Brooklyn’s Hearsay & Hyperbole – don’t sleep on Alexis Powell’s enchanting vocals. If a bill with diversity is your thang, then you’ve found a place to hang this evening. Emoda Gallery, 302 Moore St., 8pm, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman

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Free Creepoid In-studio Performance & Live Streaming at The Westmoreland Studio March 10

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Creepoid is doing an in-studio performance tonight at The Westmoreland Studio which will be recorded for a downloadable album that will be available via ApolloAudio.com, CTKME.com, iTunes, etc. when released in a few weeks. It’s a FREE show with FREE beer! However, space is limited so you must RSVP HERE ASAP. If you don’t happen to be the lucky few who are chosen to attend, you can also stream the performance HERE (and for iOs users to watch on your iPhone or iPad only, you’ll need the Livestream.com app HERE – search for the "apolloaudio" in the app to find the channel – click "follow" to save for a later viewing date). DJs Tony O. & Los will also be spinning pre-show space hits. Enjoy and cheers! The Westmoreland Studio, (Deets above and location will be emailed if chosen.), 8pm doors/10pm show (SHARP), Free, 21+ (Michael James Murray) – Q.D. Tran

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The Shakedown 10 Year Anniversary Party at The Troc March 10

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For a whole decade DJs Rob Paine and Willyum have teamed up to bring The Shakedown to memorable night club spots like Five Spot, the old Silk City, Bubble House, and its current home at the Barbary. Tonight the duo that has been involved with such techno/house institutions as 611 Records, Solomonic Sound System, and Worship Recordings will be taking there 10 Year Anniversary Party to the Trocadero, and they’ll be joined by 2 of Philadelphia’s most legendary DJs. From being a DJ/producer/remixer/artist to owning Ovum Recordings, Josh Wink is a world renowned jack of all trades. And from his days of touring with Digable Planets and collaborating with Ursula Rucker on Ovum, to earning a Pew Fellowship in the Arts Award and releasing his album The Intricate Beauty, all the while finding the time to remix everyone from Tori Amos to Miles Davis, King Britt has certainly been a fine representative of the Philly music community. And he’ll be a welcomed edition to the anniversary bash that will be headlined by NYC’s Francois K. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 9pm, $21 – $25, All Ages – Bill McThrill

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4th Annual PBR Crafting Challenge & Chili Cook-off at 2424 Studios March 10

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The people behind the Philadelphia Independent Craft Market are ready to pull out all the stops during its 4th Annual Pabst Blue Ribbon Crafting Challenge. And while crafters from all across the region will be judged for their handmade and vintage PBR goods, you’ll be able to enjoy plenty of PBR sponsored refreshments. But for the first time ever the event will pay host to bars & restaurants like El Camino Real, the Trestle Inn, and PYT as they compete in a chili cook off. The craft event wouldn’t be complete without a full day of music, and this one delivers with a fun lineup of locals. Before they pack up for their SXSW tour, TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb will deliver their brand of booze-filled blues rock. Levee Drivers will be performing the first of their double header before they head to Doylestown for a show at Maxwell’s on Main. While they won’t be playing with their full band, it will still be the last chance to enjoy the country twang of Arrah and The Ferns until they return from tour in late May. Add in the eclectic jazzed-up songwriting of the Circadian Rhythms and the funk rock hybrid of Joe Duffey’s Underwater Window Garden, and you’ll have plenty of entertainment while checking out all the knick-knacks and tasting some stick-to-your-ribs chili with a chaser of cold PBR. Ha…who needs SXSW? 2424 Studios, 2424 E. York St., 3pm – 10pm, $8, All Ages – Bill McThrill

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Weekend Warrior, March 9 – 11

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I’m gonna cut right to the chase: The reason you should go see Far-Out Fangtooth at The Station this Saturday night, aside from the smashing freak-garage delirium that is their music, is that it’s their last show in Philly before they head to SXSW (again). To even miss their sludgy, wicked phantasmic fury while it’s in your own backyard is nothing short of a sin, really. And buying their upcoming 7-inch for Hozac Records won’t even make up for it (although, you know, totally buy it ‘coz if you don’t, that’s a double sin). Plus, they’re sharing the bill with Moon Women, who, if you checked our post from yesterday, just released "We Weren’t Wrong," the fired up, heavily melodic snotty lead single from their upcoming 4-song 12-inch, and the always-rousing power trio, Psychic Teens, who smack your face with shameless, unapologetic post-apocalyptic no-wave goth (but what else do expect from one of the Best of The Deli Philly Poll top performers?) So, yea, I don’t think you need anymore convincing. The Station, 1550 McKean St., 9pm, $7, 21+ – Annamarya Scaccia

 
Other things to keep you entertained this weekend with all this decent weather…
 
The Station (1550 McKean St.) FRI Meg Baird and Theodore
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Marc Silver, Brad Hinton Band, Foxhound, SAT YVYNYL Presents: Lockets
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Blood Feathers, Dressed Like Stolen Cars, The Workmen, SAT Hey Angel, SUN Woe and Dirt Worshipper
 
The Level Room (44th & Baltimore Ave.) FRI Dry Feet, Bitches, Pussy Dogs, Saint James and the Apostles, SAT Buffalo Stance and Hott Tubb
 
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Bengali Cockfight, The Makes, Song Dogs & The Nightjar, SAT Dangermuffin and Up The Chain
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Restorations and Everyone Everywhere, SAT Cabin Dogs and The 9s, SUN (All Ages) The Friendship Lounge, White Lighters, Marathon Girl, Ted Nguyent
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Katie Barbato
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT The Shakedown 10 Year Anniversary Party w/Josh Wink, King Britt, Rob Paine and More
 
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) SAT Splintered Sunlight
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Sunshine Superman
 
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI The Jackson Rider, Soraia, Close to Good, SAT Hiersonic, The Mighty OV, Satellite Hearts, SUN Franco Olivo Y Alto Voltaje
 
Triumph Brewery (117 Chestnut St.) FRI Deaf Scene and Silo Effect, SAT Hamburger Hunt and Synth Sircus
 
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) SAT B4KN and Kill3r Whale
 
JR’s Bar (2327 S. Croskey St.) FRI Human Shield, Real Ugly, Dirt Worshipper, SAT Angelcrust, Fucked Forever, Occult 45, Rubbish, SUN Mohican, Cavallo, Dirt Vultures, Pine Barrens
 
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) SUN Handguns
 
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT The Bailey Hounds, Ruby the Hatchet, Modern Coulor, Transitshop
 
2424 Studios (2424 E. York St.) FRI BITBY SXSW Kickoff/Fubdraising Party w/Oh! Pears, Attia Taylor, Break It Up, They Silent Kit, Jurassic Shark, Heyward Howkins, Spirit Animal, Alpha Wavez, Truck Nuts, Streetwalkers, SAT PBR Crafting Challenge & Chili Cook Off w/Levee Drivers, TJ Kong & The Atomic Bomb, Circadian Rhythms, Arrah & The Ferns, Joe Duffy’s Underwater Window Garden
 
Voyeur (1221 St. James St.) FRI Making Time
 
Teri’s (1126 S 9th St.) SUN Blayer Pointdujour & The Rockers Galore
 
The Boom Room (1300 N. Front St.) FRI Out Of Town Films Presents: Edison, DJ Suga Shay, DJ Bruce
 
The Westmoreland Studio (Please contact the studio or the band for details.) SAT Creepoid
 
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Making Time iPhone App Now Available!

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“Yes….now you can experience all the radness of Making Time on your iPhone. What kind of radness you ask ???”
 
The Making Time iPhone app will allow you to access Dave P’s Making Time RADio archives, listen to the rad mixes from the Making Time resident DJs, and receive updates about all the Making Time related news and events. Also, the first 100 people to show the app on their iPhone will get a free drink tonight at Making Time, whose featured artists include Charli XCX, Bear in Heaven, and Niki & The Dove. You can grab your Making Time iPhone app HERE.
 
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BITBY SXSW Kickoff/Fundraising Party at 2424 Studios March 9

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BITBY will be having their SXSW Kickoff/Fundraising Party tonight at 2424 Studios’ The Skybox. There will be two stages with performances from the usual suspects and BITBY alumni Oh! Pears, Attia Taylor, Break It Up, Heyward Howkins, Spirit Animal, Streetwalkers, and many more. They’ll be premiering their debut collaborative effort with Lady.Bang.Beat. featuring Jurassic Shark, and a portion of the door will go to Girls Rock Philly. 2424 Studios – The Skybox, 2424 E. York St., 7pm, $10, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman

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All Ages Bash Feat. Edison, DJ Suga Shay & DJ Bruce at The Boom Room March 9

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If you are looking to check out a new spot in Philly tonight, I suggest that you pop in The Boom Room, a new venue/studio directly across from Kung Fu Necktie. Out Of Town Films are throwing an all ages bash tonight featuring performances by local outfit Edison (which will be their live debut), DJ Suga Shay, and DJ Bruce as well as special guests Looney Ben & The Unclocksmiths. Those who are 21+ will receive free beer for the first hour, and it will also be B.Y.O.B. the rest of the time so don’t let the all ages label scare you off. The Boom Room, 1300 N. Front St., 10pm, $10 (B.Y.O.B. for 21+), All Ages – Alexis V.