The Philly Opry, a storied event where local artists come together to honor classic Americana artists, returns to Johnny Brenda’s tonight for its 3rd annual event. But tonight’s Opry is an extra special one since it doubles as the record release party for Birdie Busch’s new album, Birdie Busch and the Greatest Night. The ambitious LP features a playlist of songs that the artist has conceptualized since her 2006 debut The Ways We Try, and was crowd-sourced using PledgeMusic, a fundraising site that also donates proceeds to a non-profit of the musician’s choice. It was also the first time that Busch was able to step into the recording studio with her full backing band, and the occasion was captured by Nathan Sabatino, who previously worked on Dr. Dog’s Be the Void. Birdie and her band have much to celebrate tonight, and they’ll be joined by Boston-based string band Joy Kills Sorrow and guitarist Jason Loughlin. BTW: She’ll also be performing an improvised live score to a film with Carl Cheeseman this Tuesday at PhilaMOCA for Tuesday Tune-Out. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford St, 9pm, $12 – $15, 21+ – Bill McThrill
