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January 11, 2013 | 9:00 AM | By

Tonight’s Concert Picks: The Walkmen at Union Transfer, Grimace Federation at Kung Fu Necktie, The Cobbs at Johnny Brenda’s, David Uosikkinen’s In the Pocket at The Colonial Theatre

Philly / New York rockers The Walkmen headline tonight at Union Transfer.  Replacing a canceled October show, the local favorites return to Philly in support of 2012′s Heaven.  In an effort to take the album in a new direction, the band brought in producer Phil Ek for a fresh sound.  The ambition paid off, with Heaven being named Magnet’s number one album of 2012 and the title track landing at spot #56 on XPN’s Top 200 Songs Countdown.  Tickets and information for tonight’s show with Alec Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah can be found here.  Below, watch The Walkmen’s video for “Heaven.”

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FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, Scene, Alec Ounsworth, Binary Bits, Colonial Theatre, David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket, Grimace Federation, JJL, Johnny Brenda's, Kung Fu Necktie, Mark Feehan, Sonkin, The Cobbs, The Walkmen, Union Transfer, Wheez-IE, YIkes the Zero
November 11, 2012 | 6:47 PM | By

Photo Recap: Lefty’s Deceiver, Karl Hendricks Trio and JJL at MilkBoy

Reunited Philly indie rock four-piece Lefty’s Deceiver performed at MilkBoy last night, with Karl Hendricks Trio and JJL playing opening sets. Check out a photo recap of the night in the gallery above.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Photos + Videos, Events, JJL, Karl Hendricks Trio, Lefty's Deceiver, Milkboy
October 5, 2012 | 12:08 PM | By

Before the Bridge Music Festival celebrates local music on 10/13

Now in its third year, Before the Bridge Festival returns to Collingswood, NJ on Saturday, October 13th for a day full of free music, local food and of course fun.  The festival promotes the local music scene in and around Collingswood, NJ – a.k.a. the towns you pass through before crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia.  This year’s line-up has reached a record number of performers and includes local musicans JJL (Jay Laughlin’s new project), Sweatheart, Goodnight Lights, Prowler, Heyward Howkins, Belgrade, Monko and She Hates Me.  Out-of-town acts include Gunfight! and headliners Illinois.  The festival will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. between Haddon Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue.  The event is free; go here for more information.  Below, watch Heyward Howkins perform “The Hale & the Harty” outdoors in South Jersey and grab a free download of a song from Illinois’ new album Lemonade Stand after the jump.

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FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, News, Scene, Before the Bridge Music Festival, Belgrade, Goodnight Lights, Gunfight!, Heyward Howkins, Illinois, JJL, Monko, Prowler, She Hates Me, Sweatheart