PHILADELPHIA GARAGE PUNK!

[Mike]

Hello Everyone!

What Philly bands / venues does everyone like? Any venues you know of specifically highlighting garage punk / rock'n'roll?

Also, if you’re in a band: I’m always looking for garage / punk / surf / rockabilly groups to play shows with in the Philadelphia area. Send me a message with your band’s information!

[triggahiccups]

Dry Feet, Cousin Brian, The Eeries: a few philly bands  that I've been really into lately.

Best venue that I've been to there is hands down Johnny Brenda's.

[Mike]

Yes, they're really cool! I see Dry Feet is playing Kung Fu Necktie this September so I'll be checking that out.

Another great place for punk shows is JR's Bar.

[Dave Improbable]

Hey Mike:

The Improbables, The Scovilles, St. James and The Apostles (psyche,) The Midnight Beat, The GTVs, and Thee Shut Downs are a few.

No venues that really highlight garage, you just get a good show here and there. Watch The Station, JRs, PhilaMOCA. KFN and Johnny Brenda's for larger names. 

BTW:

http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection#!/events/256384157814142/

 

[Mike]

Hey Dave, the bands playing the Station sound great! Need to go check that out. Thanks.

Cool Philly venue links:

PhilaMOCA

Golden Tea House

[Dave Improbable]

Thanks Mike.

BTW, these guys were just added to The Station show on 8/24, really good!

Atlantic Thrills from Providence RI

http://www.reverbnation.com/atlanticthrills

[kopper]

Jukebox Zeros are a damned fine band... they're members of the Hideout, too.

Also: 

St. James & the Apostles

Audio Kings of the Third World

Fuck Bomb

Young Werewolves

Explosive Head

[Mike]

Thanks for the links kopper. I saw Explosive Head at the M-Room and they played an awesome set.

[The Stents]

Would second (third?) any vote for The Improbables, St. James & The Apostles and GTVs. All put on amazing live shows. Green Rock Tavern and The Station rule too!