Katie Ellen maneuvers through the obstacles of personal narratives, developing momentous, melodic, glistening power pop. Juggling a range of emotion with a sense of balance, there’s a catchy, relatable release of energy. Whether sitting back in countrified twang of heart-rending openness or pushing the pace, the authenticity of the songs shines through. Coupling endearing transparency and energetic exuberance is quite a combination. This Saturday evening at LAVA Space, Katie Ellen will be joined by the folky power pop of Lily Mastrodimos-led Long Neck, who released their new album Will This Do? today via Tiny Engines. You’ll also find Deli Philly favorite Michael Cantor, a.k.a. The Goodbye Party, and the emotive-punk duo of Who Love You will be getting the night started. – Michael Colavita
Other shows to check out this weekend…
LAVA Space (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Katie Ellen, The Goodbye Party, Who Loves You
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Octave Cat, Grimace Federation, SAT DJ Emynd, Bo Bliz: It’s the Year 2005
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT The Naked Sun (Record Release), Madalean Gauze, Dave Bakey, SUN Dreamswell (EP Release), Aster More, Katie Jo Knaub, Haunted Homes
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Rev. Jeremy Blessing/Something Like a Monument, Violet Phase/DJSC/4 Machines, Yōsuke DJ, Diamond Girl, SAT Done Deal, Please Die, E.D.S./Resilient, Blushed/Fame Lust, SUN The Dull Blue Lights, Behind Deadlines/Sun Organ, Decent Husky Bundles, Line Leader
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) SUN The Stray Birds
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SUN Winter Wonder Rock
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Fame Lust (Mr. Brightside – 2000’s Indie Night), SAT Shawn Mocey
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Dukes of Destiny, Nothing Wrong, SAT (Upstairs) Ladies First: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief For Puerto Rico: Danielle & Jennifer, Mixed People, Prima Donna, Roxy Rollz, Sylvia Platypus, SUN (Upstairs) Chestnut Grove
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Mega Ran’s Rumble Royal/Smash Bros. Tournament, SAT Døllface, Voltheque, Bizarre Ritual
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Bosom Band, Super Bonanza (Album Release), 2Tones Clash, SAT The Donuts, The Donut Holes, MidnightSingers
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Cheeky, SAT Former Belle, Hemming/Suburban Living (DJ Set)
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Wax Wav, The Bigness, Hold Down The Ocean
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Voss “Lost & Crowned” Listening Party: Terrence Stone, Mason, Major Van Winkle, SAT Dirty Soap Blues Band, River Bones Band, The T.C. Cole Riot, SUN Shon Goner, Internal Rhyme
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Aktive, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT The Joe Kenney Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Molly Rhythm, Bern The Bastard, SAT TC Benjamin, George Engel Brooks, Carolyn Thorn, The Discount Heroes
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI M.T.B.
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI West Philadelphia Orchestra/DJ Chris Urban, SAT Brian Toll
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Whalewolf, Rover Rover, Somarai, SAT Saint Wilde, Jac with No K
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Broken Arrow, AM Radio, SAT Splintered Sunlight, Miz, SUN Amy Faden
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Suburban Living
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Miss Cantaloupe, Erica Corbo/I Am Not The Universe, Children’s Books, Baloo, SAT Le Yikes Surf Club, SUN Probably Gonna Suck
Broke Down Palace (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Caffeine, Chalmers, Cocaine Breath, Get Well
The Sound Hole (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Embarker
The Surf Shack (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Rachel Andie, A Day Without Love
Glitter Galaxy (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Soft Idiot
All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Very Bad Vibes (Record Release), Lidelise, Snake Boy Gang