If you are a fan of this site and local Philly music blogs, then you should already know the interesting back story of Fulbright scholar, songwriter, mandolin player, one of the founding members of the OX, and Norwegian Arms mastermind Brendan Mulvihill (a.k.a. Keith Birthday). What you don’t know from reading blogs are how impassioned the live performances can be from the minialist weirdo pop folkster, especially when joined by partner in crime Eric Slick from Dr. Dog on drums and buckets. Well, tonight is your chance when Norwegian Arms opens for Avi Buffalo and Nik Freitas at Johnny Brenda’s. So be in the know and get schooled this evening! (And while you are at it, you can get a head start on your education with Norwegian Arms’ EP Trimmings of Hides, which can download for free HERE.) Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Q.D. Tran