The Fallser Club

Solutionary Living Series: Eat Your Lawn
2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
This is a free event. Please sign up so we can gauge our crowd.
Donations are graciously accepted, allowing us to continue offering programs like this to the community.
10% off Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!!

The Fallser Club and Solutionary Coaching present the Second event in our Solutionary Living Series.
A Solutionary ( coined by Zoe Weil) is someone who makes decisions and life choices by considering what would do the most good and the least harm for themselves, other people, animals, and the environment.
Join us in celebrating the joys of local produce and the pleasure of growing your own food. There is an incredible satisfaction in being able to eat something you have grown yourself. You can start small with potted plants, have a plot share in a local community garden, or volunteer to help a local farmer. Amanda Staples will be on hand to talk about what it means to grow organic food to nourish people. We will discuss container gardening, raised beds, vermiculture, seed-saving, and much more. Experienced gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. Carefully tended and lovingly cared for plants will be for sale.

Amanda Staples and Germantown Kitchen Garden

We are a half-acre farm and nursery in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, selling our organically grown vegetables and herbs, fruit and flowers, perennials and shrubs to neighbors, chefs, and local farm and garden enthusiasts. We support other local farms by offering their organically grown produce at our market.
Our Saturday Morning Farm Stand offers you the chance to mingle with neighbors and see what’s new in the garden while you select from the freshest, highest-quality produce Philadelphia and the surrounding area has to offer. Fresh herbs, berries, and flowers will brighten your already colorful bounty, and our nursery plants will help you make your yard an oasis for birds, bees and butterflies. Our baker friends round out the selection with fresh-from-the-oven sourdough breads and treats. Many Hands Coffee Roasters serves up espresso drinks in the back, where you can sit and enjoy the morning.
We grow our own seedlings, and we can grow yours, too. Each spring, we offer a wide array of spring and summer veggie and herb seedlings, in addition to our flowering perennials and woody ornamentals, to complete your home garden.

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Backyard Eats

Mike Bennett is Owner & Operations Manager of Backyard Eats.

Mike Bennett graduated from Widener University with a degree in Finance. During a 6-month tour with his band, Apple Juice Jones, Mike had a revelation. In Willow Creek, California he spent a magical night with his band and a generous family that served homemade wine with goat cheese, tomatoes, and crispy onions – all from the family’s small farm. It was in front of the glowing fire that he realized he wanted to be a part of the profound transformation that food can bring to one’s health, community, and regard for Mother Nature.

In February 2020, Mike brought his construction and customer service experience from the home foundation and drainage industry to Backyard Eats. Now, Mike shares his passion for the magic of homegrown food with our gardening clients! You can often see him meeting clients for a consultation, or recording one of our personalized garden proposals.

In his free time Mike is a bassist, singer, songwriter, manager, and producer for his band, Apple Juice Jones. He also enjoys practicing yoga and golf.
At Backyard Eats, we know that you want to be connected to nature, food, and your community. Becoming a confident gardener will help you achieve all of those goals. The only problem? There’s a lot of information to know and understand: enough to make anyone feel frustrated and overwhelmed.
We believe that growing food at home should be easy.
We’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of homegrown food, which is why we’ve developed garden design, installation, and maintenance services proven to be successful in over 500 gardens.
Here’s how we do it in three simple steps: 1) In-Person Consultation, 2) Design and Build, 3) Learn and Grow. When you’re ready to get started, book a consultation!
In the meantime, sign up for our newsletter to stay connected with the magic of homegrown food. So you can avoid another year of irrigation and indecision, and build confidence and connection instead!

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Grace Wicks

Grace Wicks will be our MC for the evening.
A professional gardener, Grace founded Graceful Gardens in 2008 with the goal of coaching city dwellers how to grow food in their urban habitat. Over the course of 12 years, the company grew into Center City’s premiere urban gardening company with 10 full time employees and over 200 clients in the city. Grace worked with restaurants and chefs in the city to create kitchen gardens on the roof of restaurants and in private residences.
Grace retired Graceful Gardens at the end of 2019. After recovering from a serious illness, Grace is now developing a gardening practice in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia. Grace volunteers for the Philadelphia Orchard Project and the Philadelphia Goat Project on native and edible landscapes. She and her mother, Judy Wicks, are creating a “homestead” that models eco-friendly practices that enhance self-reliance, such as roof-top solar, water conservation, composting, lawn-to-meadow native habitat development, and production of organic vegetables, fruit and nut trees, and medicinal plants. Additionally the property is used as a venue for community building events and celebrations.

Margaret Kramaric with 2 Hounds Flower Garden

Margaret will sell her wonderful plants, including tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and elderberry.
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Ashana Larsen

Life coach and Executive Director of The Fallser Club, Ashana Larsen, has been eating more of her lawn each year. She practices vermiculture (worms!) and concentrates on cultivating rich soil. When the soil is good, the vegetables grow themselves. She makes up for not knowing what she is doing with nonstop enthusiasm and has been able to grow an impressive number of things that she proudly adds to her dinner table.
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Painted Bride Jazz Presents: Satellite Sound Featuring Nasir Dickerson & Life Light Empower
2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:00
Tickets $20
Doors at 6:30pm
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Painted Bride Jazz Presents: Satellite Sound Featuring Nasir Dickerson & Life Light Empower

Co-presented by J. Michael Harrison, host of WRTI’s The Bridge, celebrating Harrison’s 30 years at WRTI.
Experience an unforgettable night of music as Nasir Dickerson and his band ignite the stage with a powerful fusion of African rhythms and jazz. An Emmy Award-winning music educator and multi-instrumentalist, Nasir is a masterful saxophonist, kora player, African flutist, composer, and producer. A protégé of jazz greats and currently studying under Cullen Knight, he leads two acclaimed ensembles: The Renaissance Messengers and Life Light Empower. Nasir has graced stages alongside icons like Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, The Roots, and The Stylistics, and has opened for jazz legends including Dr. Donald Byrd and Jimmy Heath. His albums—Let It Shine, The Revealer, and Journey to Fatherland—highlight the depth of his creative expression.
The ensemble features Nasir on tenor saxophone, kora, balafon, and African flute, supported by a powerhouse lineup: Aaron Graves (piano), Jojo Streater (trumpet), Jon Smith (bass), Dai Miyazaki (guitar), and Jeanette Mare (vocals). The rhythm section—Khary Shaheed (drums), Darryl Jackson (percussion), Sekou Dickerson (Doun Doun ba), and Qaadir Sabree (djembe)—infuses each performance with electrifying energy. Together, they create a rich, immersive soundscape that celebrates the beauty and spirit of African jazz.

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Parking: There is ample free on-street parking available near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave, and a paid municipal lot is located three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave.
Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible, and the entrance is at street level.
For any media inquiries, please contact Priscilla Pierre, Communications and Marketing Manager at priscilla@paintedbride.org.

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Interminable EP Release Event with Honeychile and DJ Delish
2025-05-16 18:00 - 22:30
Doors at 6pm
We are celebrating Interminable’s new music, our ten years as a band, honoring Yeho + our ancestors, and uplifting our hope and joy as Black+brown, queer and trans communities!
6pm Haitan food from That Pikliz Jawn
7pm Honeychile, 8pm Interminable, 9pm DJ Delish

Interminable

Interminable is a Philly-based futuristic fusion project that explores our connections as diasporic peoples through original music in Spanish and English, weaving together the common threads of improvisation and swing from Mexican traditional son jarocho music, jazz, rock, funk, and electronic music.
This innovative tapestry of sounds is expressed through the band’s unique combination of instruments. Ximena Violante (Vivir Quintana, Renee Goust) sings and plays the electric guitar and jarana, a guitar-like instrument from the afroindigenous son jarocho tradition of Mexico. Marty Gottlieb-Hollis (Martronimous) on trumpet and St. Clair Simmons on trombone join forces as a horn section. Matt Jernigan on drums and Yeho Bostick (Circadian Rhythms, Darlingtyn) on bass solidify the rhythmic backbeat.
Born out of a chance encounter on the train in 2015 which led to their debut a week later, opening for nationally-renowned cumbia group, Viento Callejero, the band has amassed an impressive portfolio, sharing stages with nationally- and internationally-recognized acts including La Santa Cecilia, Radio Jarocho, Mare Advertencia Lirika, DJ Precolumbian, Jarana Beat, Lady Moon & The Eclipse, and Moor Mother.
Their debut album, rebirth::renacer, was released in November of 2018, bringing together musicians from across the US and Mexico. You can listen or download at their bandcamp or Spotify, or check out the video for Preludio + El Agua, featuring indigenous Zapoteca rapper Mare Advertencia Lirika.

Honeychile

Under the moniker of Honeychile, Philly-based musician, singer, and songwriter Becca Graham explores themes of identity, relationships, and coming-of-age by taking on the roles of a hip-hop emcee and a jazz diva. With a mix of humor, vulnerability, and sass, Honeychile wishes to challenge listeners’ perceptions of the Black musical canon, following in the footsteps of giants past and present.
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DJ Delish

DJ Delish [Khadijah] is a powerhouse producer and DJ redefining the sound of the underground. Hailing from Philadelphia and raised in Richmond, she fuses ballroom, house, hip-hop, gospel, and club into a genre-bending experience rooted in Black and Trans joy. With over a decade of experience [12 years to be exact], her electrifying sets pulse with raw emotion and excitement, meshed with bold rhythm and an authentic underground essence, unseen since the early 2000s. She is also a key figure in the ballroom scene’s soundscape and she commands dance floors with both gag-worthy track selections and overall down-to-earth presence, turning every DJ set into a statement. Whether shaking national festivals or creating anthems that echo through the streets of cities she’s never been [yet], DJ Delish isn’t just playing music—she’s shaping the future of queer black nightlife, one beat at a time.
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By Car or By Train
The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

Music is Medicine with Michael Gulezian, Trevor Gordon Hall, and Raji Malik
2025-05-15 19:30 - 22:00
Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. (Door tickets end at 6:00pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 7:00pm
10% off Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!!

Music Is Medicine
Musical sound waves ripple out like water. All of our actions ripple out into the world, and kindness has medicinal powers, just like music. As these sound waves move through the air and our bodies, we experience relaxation, process emotions, and sense our interconnection. May this music bring you a deeper appreciation of your goodness. May we all continue to challenge ourselves to grow with honest self-reflection so that we may more clearly channel love.

Michael Gulezian

Michael Gulezian (gu-LAY-ze-in) is one of the most highly acclaimed solo acoustic instrumental guitarists of our time. He’s a phenomenal technical guitarist with the rare ability to transcend his own virtuosity, creating music that touches and moves people at the deepest level – boundary-free, mind-opening, emotionally imbued, horizon-expanding, spiritually inspired, genre-bending, transcendent, soulful, joyful, kickass, exquisitely gorgeous instrumental solo acoustic guitar music – music that quite literally defies description. Fred Kraus, of Minor 7th .com recently wrote that Gulezian “might be the most accomplished pure guitarist on the planet.” He’s been called the musical link between John Fahey and Michael Hedges. Artists as diverse as Michael Hedges, Willy Porter, and Henry Kaiser have claimed him as a primary musical influence; young lions Erik Mongrain, Andy McKee, and Trevor Gordon Hall are quick to acknowledge him as an inspiration. In concert, Michael is all warmth and humor … and though it’s visually breathtaking to watch him perform, a concert with Michael is more than a display of cutting-edge virtuosity – it is the passionate communion of master musician engaged with his audience in the mystery of self-revelation, creating music of atmospheric power, ecstatic joy, and haunting beauty. Michael has an online audience at Pandora of 10,000 monthly listeners, and 16 million cumulative streams. If you enjoy the artistry of guitarists such as Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges – virtuoso musicians whose music touches the soul – then you will love Michael Gulezian.
“Michael Gulezian … might be the most accomplished pure guitarist on the planet. compositional genius. … a magisterial ode to a quiet, breathing awe … a religious experience … the sense of a person playing a guitar disappears into the music … transcends music and reaches into the ethereal world. … astounding … cosmic.” – Fred Kraus, Minor 7th .com
“… ingenuity and mastership. Michael Gulezian uses his guitar as a medium to pour out his soul. Every note that comes from Gulezian transgresses our indoctrinated notions of what music is and what music does … name the un-nameable and communicate the unknowable.” – The Manitou Messenger, ST. OLAF COLLEGE
“Gulezian rips … but for all his virtuosic ferocity, Michael never loses sight of the melody, or the drama of his compositions.” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine
“Michael Gulezian puts his entire heart and soul, his entire being, into every song he does live. … incredible passion, and unbelievable technical skill … that rare breed of artist who combines astounding virtuosity with emotional intensity. ‘Michael Hedges Goes to Heaven’ is the most stunning guitar tribute I have ever heard.” – Dore Stein. Producer / Host, Tangents Music Radio
“Michael Gulezian carries the legacy of pioneering guitarists John Fahey and Leo Kottke into the 21st century. … extraordinary talent. … sublime control and deep absorption of disparate styles, from the brawny soulfulness of the Delta masters, to the ethereal arabesques of Persian court music, to the playful syncopations of American jazz.” – Doug DeLoach, Creative Loafing
“… epoch-breaking …” – John Fahey
“… uncommonly thoughtful and provocative … sweeping story-like melodies, multi-dimensional epics, and heartland hymns. … smart, uplifting … not to be missed.” – Jazz Times
“… unbelievable … incredible … music from another planet.”
– JAZZIZ Magazine

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Trevor Gordon Hall

Trevor has established himself as a unique and pioneering voice on the international stage, albeit one who speaks through his guitar and every sound that it’s capable of, rather than words. On top of a touring calendar that’s taken him through 17 countries and counting, his discography has amassed millions of listens and views through streaming services such as Spotify and YouTube, allowing his music to connect meaningfully with listeners across all borders, regardless of their language or location. Since emerging on the fringe of the Philadelphia, USA, music scene as a young guitar virtuoso in the early 2000s, Trevor’s fingerpicking style of textured instrumentalism took little time to leave an impression on listeners. He was rated a top 30 under 30 guitarist by Acoustic Guitar Magazine and has shared the stage with or drawn praise from peers and guitar legends who helped blaze the path before him, including the likes of John Mayer, Steve Miller, Graham Nash, Steve Hackett, Dar Williams, Will Ackerman, Pat Martino, Stanley Jordan, Phil Keaggy, Tommy Emmanuel, Pierre Bensusan and Andy McKee to name a few. He’s also been featured on NPR, NBC, PBS, and many international outlets and publications around the world. While cutting his teeth in the clubs and coffeehouses of the Philadelphia suburbs early in his career, Trevor caught the eye of ninetime Grammy award winning producer Joe Nicolo (James Taylor, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan) who produced two of Trevor’s releases, “Finding My Way” and a Christmas album “Let Your Heart Be Light.”
As Trevor began to refine his sound and plot out his next compositions in a new decade, he began to collaborate with various engineers to develop an instrument that combined his own redesign of the kalimba, an African finger piano, with an acoustic guitar. The resulting “kalimbatar” fully demonstrated Trevor’s ability to innovate as a songwriter and unlocked a new suite of sounds and textures that he was able to weave into his music. While he had explored the kalimba on earlier recordings in a limited capacity, the kalimbatar phase of Trevor’s career was first fully realized on his 2011 Candyrat Records debut, “Entelechy”, which left a mark on the iTunes singer-songwriter and YouTube charts at the time, gathering millions of views and widespread reach. Following on the success of Entelechy, Trevor worked with master luthier Sheldon Schwartz to redesign the kalimbatar. Once perfected, Trevor recorded his next album with longtime hero and decorated Grammy winner Will Ackerman, the founder of Windham Hill Records, which was a treasure trove of inspiration for Trevor on his musical journey. The resulting work, titled “Mind Heart Fingers,” was written to honor the acoustic guitar tradition that Windham Hill records popularized in the 1980s and 1990s. It was released in 2014 and peaked at #4 on the World International Music radio charts. This was followed up in 2015 with the first of an EP series, titled “Kalimbatar Classics Vol. 1”, which featured arrangements of classical piano standards reimagined by Trevor on the kalimbatar.
Never one to rest on his laurels however, Trevor swapped out the kalimbatar for electric guitars and electronic texturing with 2016’s “Late Night With Headphones, Vol. 1”, which revealed a moodier palette, and a different side of his artistic reach. As he worked through each album on his artistic journey, mining new connections, it became clear that Trevor’s explorations of the guitar were leaving an impact on other artists around him. In 2018, he was invited to share a stage with several other guitar titans, most notably John Mayer and Steve Miller, to honor the retirement of Dick Boak, a renowned figure in the guitar world and an artist relations director for Martin Guitar. During that evening, Mayer offered his admiration to Trevor, praising his set and acknowledging Trevor’s usage of the kalimbatar as a humbling and refreshing reminder that the guitar is still revealing new approaches and sounds, even after all of these generations. Trevor’s hard work and innovative writing had earned him recognition within the pantheon of guitar luminaries. With more command of his craft, came more shows around the world and more opportunities to make new musical connections with other artists. Trevor has recorded and performed with dozens of musicians across the continents on a variety of different projects and compositions.
2021’s “The Other World on Our Planet” is perhaps Trevor’s most dynamic example of branching out to new territory as a collaborator, which saw Trevor utilizing his artistry to support a different discipline: investigative journalism. The EP serves as a musical compliment to The Outlaw Ocean, a New York Times bestselling book about lawlessness on international waters by awardwinning reporter Ian Urbina. After several years of a life lived loudly — performing his music around the world and immersing himself in different cultures, sounds and experiences — Trevor retreated to the solitude of his Pennsylvania home for his next solo album, “This Beautiful Chaos.” Written in the early morning hours while his wife and daughter slept, then recorded with Grammy winning Corin Nelsen, the album finds him at his most vulnerable, contemplating these growth experiences and channeling them into a set of warm, vibrant songs. This is the sound of an artist who is fully confident in his voice, free within his constraints and precise in what he has to say, seasoned by years of literally growing up on record and stage. It’s a tantalizing signpost of what he’s capable of in the years ahead. Trevor’s style is recognizably his own, but the next note he plays is never predictable, or the obvious choice. This is a musical career you’ll want to stick around for, because the next show or the next song is always a new possibility

“…In the genre of intriguing guitar players Trevor really stands out. His music is both soothing and challenging…” Graham Nash – Crosby, Still, and Nash
“…Creative imagination resides, as well as flourishes within certain artists, and it certainly does so in Trevor Gordon Hall. Ingenuity is something that always causes surprise, and this gentleman’s abilities are totally exceptional…” Pat Martino – Jazz Guitarist
“…Trevor Gordon Hall is clearly talented and his music is engaging…an innovative approach…a great musician and I recommend anyone listens to his new album…” Steve Hackett – Guitarist from Genesis
“Trevor is very skilled…his compositions are beautiful, atmospheric, open and heart-felt…I admire him very much…I know he will have audiences falling over themselves to see him again and again…” Tommy Emmanuel – Award Winning Guitar Virtuoso
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Raji Malik

Raji Malik has performed and recorded hard rock and instrumental Indian-influenced music in the Philadelphia area for the past 30 years. He is self-taught and started playing guitar when he was 19. Raji’s initial musical influences were the great rock guitarists Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Jimi Hendrix, and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd). Then he discovered Shakti, featuring 3 masterful Indian musicians and guitar legend John Mclaughlin playing a modified sitar-like acoustic guitar. Raji promptly put away his electric guitar and immersed himself in the pure tones of the acoustic guitar. Raji finds deep inspiration from many brilliant “Modern Fingerstyle” guitarists who are all disciples of the late Michael Hedges, who reinvented the acoustic guitar with his harmonic percussive playing. Raji hopes that his music brings peace, healing, and inspiration.
May this music bring you an appreciation of your goodness and a deeper sense of interconnection. May we all continue to challenge ourselves to grow with honest self-reflection so that we may more clearly channel love. That is why we are here.

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By Car or By Train
The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

Blooming with Pride: A Philly Spring Awakening
2025-05-10 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $15 online, $20 at the door. (Online tickets end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 7 pm
Join us at The Fallser Club in historic East Falls for Blooming with Pride: A Philly Spring Awakening, an all-ages celebration of Philadelphia’s performance culture and springtime renewal featuring music by Sug Daniels and Sovie. Enjoy a special drag performance by Cyrus K Stratton and freshen up your wardrobe with a clothing swap hosted by Queering Philly. It’s a vibrant, inclusive event where everyone can come together to celebrate, dance, and connect!

Sug Daniels

Sug Daniels is a Delaware born, Philadelphia based, singer-songwriter, story teller, and producer who is using the tools around her to capture the emotions of an era. Daniels’ work is as colorful, vulnerable, and charismatic as her personality. She thoughtfully combines elements of folk, rock, and soul alternatives to create personal and tender music interlaced with messages of truth and positive change.
Her single release with Don Giovanni Records “When I’m Gone” garnished well deserved attention from local and regional radio and venues and opened new paths. After years of touring with The Black Opry, playing official showcases in SXSW 2022, and supporting acts such as Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Molly Tuttle, Adeem The Artist, William Elliott Whitmore, Daniels is working on her debut studio album set to be released in the spring of 2025.

Sovei

When Sovei steps onto the stage, their unassuming presence might make you underestimate the power that’s about to be unleashed. But as soon as they begin to sing, any misconceptions are shattered. With haunting vocals that can be described as nothing short of arresting, Sovei’s voice instantly captures the listener, transporting them into a world where raw emotion and introspective exploration reign supreme.
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Cyrus K Stratton

Bio: A suave, sultry, and creative old soul, Cyrus K. Stratton will take you on a ride so smooth you’ll wish you had a second ticket. He has been humbly pinned as the drag king who will steal your heart, your date, and all of your dollar bills. Since taking stages by storm in Philadelphia, Cyrus is on a journey to enlighten the world to the beauty, grace, and talent of drag kings. In 2024, he founded Brotherly Love Arts Company (BLAC) to provide a platform for his passion for painting, art therapy, social justice, and drag. He can’t wait to share the intersections of his performance and visual art with you.

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PFS Presents: Emmett Drueding, Ami Yares, & Stephen DiJoseph
2025-05-08 19:30 - 22:00
General: $20; PFS $15: MAC $10
Doors at 7 pm, show at 7:30 pm
The Philadelphia Folksong Society presents
a Night of Singer-Songwriters in the Round

Emmett Drueding

Emmett Drueding is a Philadelphia-based guitarist, singer and songwriter with an admiration for Chet Atkins, Nat King Cole, The Beatles, Elliott Smith, Dave Van Ronk and the many greats of jazz and country blues. Drueding has spent years developing his distinctive guitar-centric sound that draws fluidly on these influences and others. In 2015, Drueding released his first solo EP, titled Strange Bruise to acclaim from WXPN’s The Key and popular U.K blog The Mad Mackerel. In 2017, under the moniker Sons of EL, Drueding released Let’s Hook; a raucous rock album recorded in Whispering Pines studio in Los Angeles. In 2019 he released his first solo full length album in Tightrope Walker, which was recorded at Rittenhouse Soundworks in Philadelphia featuring a multitude of some of Philly’s best players. His self-titled release, Emmett Drueding, was released in June of 2023 featuring songs he wrote and recorded at home as part of an online songwriting group during the pandemic.

On Drueding’s writing and performing style, indie music blog B-Sides and Badlands noted, “He might be playing a character . . . but his conviction is as ripe as grapes on a vine ready for harvest.”

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Ami Yares

Ami Yares is the still small voice emerging from the shores of the Mediterranean and Atlantic, bearing his soul to make it sound for you to do the same. Called, “one of Woody’s children” by Peter Yarrow, Ami brings a bit of Richie Havens, Cat Stevens & Robbie Robertson into his universe. With the past at his back and the future calling, Ami is more than just present. Hear/feel/see/experience his songs of relentless perseverance and hope. “Yares wields his 12-string guitar as if it were an entire orchestra, backing his vocals with a dense, rich cascade of sound ” (AXS).

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Stephen DiJoseph

Anything can happen when musician, composer and filmmaker Stephen DiJoseph enters a studio or takes the stage. Whether it’s the percussive grooves of his solo guitar and vocals, the quirk and funk of his trademark jazz/classical “Pianopoetry”, the trance-electronica of his ‘Whirld Music Trio’ project or the ease and flow of his ambient orchestral productions, It’s clear that Stephen not only has Tourettes but also (as he calls it) Multiple Genre Disorder! With 45 years, thousands of performances, 11 CDs, awards for music and film, multiple singles, many video productions, TV and radio.

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If you purchased a ticket, you are on our guest list. Please tell us your name when you come in for the show.
By Car or By Train
The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

Concerts for Democracy!
2025-05-07 19:00 - 22:30
Tickets $10 available at the door.
Music and messages for the people.
Join your neighbors, musicians, and friends to understand your power.

Hands off our people.
Hands off our schools.
Hands off our history.
Hands off our constitution.
Hands off our freedom.
Hands off our future.
Imagine the world we could build together if we centered working people.

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Schoolly D

The name on my birth certificate is … Jesse Bonds Weaver Jr. When I needed a rap name, I didn’t want to be Jesse B. I loved to school people, so Schoolly D was born. The “D” stands for “dunk” — I could slam-dunk a basketball. People who say I invented gangsta rap are … absolutely correct. I released the first known gangsta rap album, Schoolly D. Some Spin journalist called the genre “gangsta rap” because he was interviewing these gang members in Baltimore and all they were listening to were my songs, like “P.S.K. What Does It Mean?,” so the journalist said, “This must be gangsta rap.” And that is how that all started. I was born in … West Philly, at 52nd and Parkside. Grew up there and in Georgia. In the Black community, when you did something wrong, they would send you to your family in the South. These days, I live in … a condo in Germantown. I knew I wanted to be a rapper when … I saw Richard Pryor on Johnny Carson in 1976. And I listened to the way he talked and his rhythm. I turned to my mother and said, “That’s what I want to do, but with music.” When I’m not rapping … I’m painting and sculpting. I just came back from a gallery showing in L.A., and I sell stuff at Sotheby’s and all over the world.

John Faye

With over three decades of experience and eleven studio albums to his name, John Faye has built an impressive career as a songwriter, frontman, and indie music champion. As one of the few mixed-race Asian American frontmen to sign a major label deal during the ’90s alternative rock boom, he toured internationally with The Caulfields after landing with A&M Records and scoring a publishing deal with Warner-Chappell. Faye went on to lead a series of successful projects including the John Faye Power Trip, IKE, and the duo John & Brittany, earning radio hits, high-profile support slots, and critical acclaim along the way.
After launching his solo career with Meddling Kid and a string of crowd-winning live shows, Faye took a creative hiatus to write his memoir, The Yin and the Yang of it All, while continuing to release new music and collaborations, including award-winning singles like “Orbit” and “Lightning in a Bottle.” Through reinvention and resilience, Faye has remained a vital, evolving voice in the indie rock world—proving that his passion for songwriting and performing only grows stronger with time. John is also the author of the memoir, The Yin and the Yang of it All: Rock ‘n’ Roll Memories from the Cusp as told by a Mixed-Up, Mixed-Race Kid

Mike SloMo Brenner w/ Alfred Goodrich and Special Guests

Steel guitarist from Songs Ohia’s ‘Farewell Transmission’ provides tasteful steel guitar for Americana, indie, ambient, rock and twangy tracks.
Mike ‘Slo-Mo’ Brenner has cut numerous tracks with Jason Molina, Wild Pink, the Philadelphia Eagles Xmas records, Aaron West and the Roaring 20’s, Susan Werner, Marah and more. Mike ‘Slo-Mo’ Brenner is ready to add a unique touch to your songs with pedal or lap steel, dobro and also bass/baritone lap steels, Indian steel guitar, string sounds and other special toys.

Mia Jawnson

Instagram: @MiaJawnsonMusic Blue sky: MiaJawnsonMusic.bsky.social

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Speakers
Seth Anderson-Oberman, Executicve Director Reclaim Philly
Salaah Muhammad, City Councilmember WorkingFamilies Party
Wendell Royster, VP SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Brittany Alston, ED Philly Black Worker Center Project

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The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

Chana Rothman: Mother of Creation Album Release Party
2025-05-04 17:00 - 19:00
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door (online tickets end at 3:30pm on the day of the show)
Record Release Party with Chana Rothman and Art Gallery Show with Michele Kishita
Chana Rothman

Photos by Lisa Schaffer @lisaschafferphotography
With roots in Canada and across the United States, Chana Rothman’s music spans languages, folk-pop sensibility, and conscious lyrics aimed to uplift and unite. After traveling around the globe and touring in such far-flung locations as South Africa, Germany, and Israel, Chana settled in Philadelphia and is an established singer/songwriter, community musician, and music educator. Her album “Rainbow Train” received Philadelphia-based grants and was praised by Kathy O’Connell of XPN, saying it “delivers its message of freedom brilliantly.” She has performed at such venerated venues as World Cafe Live, Rockwood Music Hall, and City Winery. After running a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign, inspired by her beloved longtime Philly neighborhood of Mount Airy, she recorded her fourth album at Turtle Studios with Ross Bellenoit as producer. The album, Mother of Creation, is a much-needed, vibrant new collection of folk-rock songs for spiritual resilience and wellness.

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Michele Kishita

Michele Kishita is a Philadelphia-based artist who uses landscape as her primary subject. Her paintings are strongly influenced by the graphic stylizations and compressed spaces of Japanese ukiyo-e prints. Kishita’s paintings are in a number of private/corporate collections, including Toyota, Capital One, and Kaiser Permanente, and her work is featured in Create Magazine, on the Poetry Foundation blog, and the Studio Break and Thyme in the Studio podcasts, as well as in several literary journals. She has participated in artist residencies in New Mexico, Russia, and Iceland and exhibited at the Sharjah Art Museum in the United Arab Emirates and the Museum of Non-Conformist Art in St. Petersburg, Russia. Kishita received both her BFA and MFA in painting from the University of the Arts and is represented by James Oliver Gallery, Carrie Coleman Fine Art, Troxel Art Projects, and affiliated with Susanna Gold, and Crossing Art.
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RMG Touring Showcase Presents: Madhavi Devi, Shark Earrings, Turtles in Plaid, & Te Vista
2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00
Tickets $10
Doors open at 6:30pm
RMG Touring Showcase Spring 2025
Te Vista

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Turtles in Plaid

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Madhavi Devi

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Open Mic with Jeff Alexander
2025-04-27 18:00 - 21:00
Doors open at 5:30pm with sign-ups.
Come celebrate music and the arts at our free open mic event hosted by Jeff Alexander.

We provide an open platform that welcomes all types of artists. We welcome and support all types of first-timers and experienced artists. Our OpenMic is on the last Sunday of each month.
Our Open mic runs from 6 PM until 9 PM. Sign up starts at 5:30 PM.
NOTE: This is a free event open to the public.
Jeff Alexander
Jeff Alexander is a seasoned and dynamic musician. His specialties in guitar and vocals showcase Jeff’s personal influences from artists like Jimi Hendrix, Tommy Emmanuel, Ritchie Kotzen, and Al Dimeola, with his unique flare. He delivers recognizable songs that are proven ‘crowd-pleasers’, and incorporates climactic originals.
Jeff has organized, played in and collaborated with multiple Philly-based bands, cataloging original and cover songs. He has been featured on film, wedding bands, played in local festivals such as Roxyunk Porchfest and currently hosts the monthly open mic at The Fallser Club. Currently, Jeff resides in East Falls and focuses on his solo acoustic performances that punctuate his ability to make one man feel like an entire band. Follow Jeff on Instagram at @Funkandvibe to learn more about upcoming gigs.

Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

A4achievement Presents The Guestlist: Neo Soul / HipHop / R&B
2025-04-26 20:00 - 23:30
Tickets $15 online; $20 at the door. (online tickets end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show.
Doors at 7:30 pm

The Guest List is an exclusive concert/showcase highlighting multiple genres of music and performing arts. It brings together some of Philly’s top musicians to accompany each performance artist in a similar fashion to what made The Roots so famous—so Philly!

Jus-O

IG: @realjus__o
Amazing Rapper/MC from uptown Philly, with real and inspiring lyrics.

Joey Stix

IG: @__joeystix
Pro-Drummer/Singer-Songwriter & Entertainer from Philly, front man of band “SuperFriends.”

Frankie Vado

Frankie Vado is a rapper from Philadelphia whose music reflects his real-life struggles and perseverance. From growing up in Kensington, losing his mother at a young age, foster care & group homes, to eventually being adopted & raised by his best friend’s family as a teen.
He stayed focused—graduating from Kensington HS and later Penn State University with two bachelor’s degrees.
Since 2010, he’s been pursuing his career as a rapper. From performing alongside the likes of Royce Da 5’9,” Freeway, Young Chris, Beanie Sigel, Raekwon & Just Blaze, to headlining & selling out local venues like Johnny Brenda’s, TLA, Ardmore, Kung-Fu Nectie & the list goes on.
From cinematic music videos like “Hova Road” to his Shade45 freestyle with the late DJ Kay Slay on SiriusXM. His momentum slowed in 2020 due to personal health issues and the pandemic, but now he’s back. New music, new shows, new chapter.
Philly-based Rapper & performer.
IG: @frankievado

King Kahlih

Welcome American singer/songwriter “King Kahlih” rising star from South Philadelphia . King Kahlih is an innovator in the community and amplifies the city with his powerful performance. Get ready for “Big wolf”, his dancers and live band!

CSW

IG: @heroic_poet
Rapper/Poet/DJ/Performing Artist based in Philadelphia.

Ja.Ded

IG: @sno0zed
Emerging Ungrounded HipHop MC from Philly

TreeTheGoddess

Jersey/Philly-based Rapper & performer.
IG: @treethegoddess__

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La Casa De & Moon Poodle
2025-04-25 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets are $20 online, and $25 at the door (online tickets end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)
Doors open at 7 pm
Please join us for another great night of live music at The Fallser Club!
La Casa De

La Casa De draws their sound from 90’s hip hop with a splash of modern, drawing inspiration from bands like The Fugees and The Roots.
Check out their Instagram, @official_lacasade

Moon Poodle

La Casa De draws their sound from 90’s hip hop with a splash of modern, drawing inspiration from bands like The Fugees and The Roots. Check out their Instagram, @official_lacasade
Designated as the pioneers of ‘Soaking Wet Raw Rock and Roll’, the four-piece band Moon Poodle has been serenading audiences across the country with hot blues and rock and roll since 2013. The long-time friends of multi-dimensional artists – Tyler Sicilia, Ryan Corcoran, Jason Ballein, and Nick Widmaier – incorporate their dynamic sound and aggressive attitudes with electrifying live performances. Check out their website, https://www.moonpoodlemusic.com/

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Brandi & The Alexanders, Shayna Blass, & Nicole Saphos Band
2025-04-24 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. (online ticket sales end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 7:30pm
10% off Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!!
Brandi and The Alexanders

Brandi bio: NYC’s Brandi and the Alexanders is a band inspired by legends such as Sade, Lauryn Hill, Chic, and Chaka Khan and contemporaries like Black Pumas, Khruangbin, Jungle, and Say She She. They make sexy, glittery, soulful psych-rock, fronted by Brandi’s powerful, moving vocals and snappy charisma. New York Blog, The Deli Mag, describes the band as “A compelling fusion of soul, funk, pop, R&B and disco” with lush harmonies and a spacey interpretation of 60s girl group leads.

https://www.brandiandthealexanders.com/
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Shayna Blass

Shayna Blass is a Brooklyn-based modern-day Rock Goddess who brings a soulful touch. With a voice that’s both raw and refined, she fuses the warmth of Dusty Springfield, the playful sophistication of Lake Street Dive, and the unstoppable energy of Tina Turner, into a sound that’s wholly her own. Blass’s magnetic stage presence and powerhouse vocals transform every show into a celebration of freedom, fun, and connection. She wants you to leave her show feeling like the boldest, sexiest version of yourself. Follow along the journey on Instagram and Tiktok: @shaynablass.

https://www.shaynablass.com/

Shayna Blass Links:

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Nicole Saphos

Operating in the Fiona Apple / Dirty Projectors sphere of the alternative music spectrum, Nicole Saphos is known for her harmonically bold and rhythmically driven original music. To date, the LA-native, Philadelphia based artist has released three critically acclaimed albums, and has performed at venerated venues such as The Kennedy Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Rockwood Music Hall.
In 2019, Nicole became the first songwriter invited to attend the prestigious residency program at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine. She has also received several prominent grant awards for her work in songwriting and performance, including 2018 & 2020 Artist & Scholars grants from the Montgomery County Arts Council, and a 2020 Regional Independent Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council.

https://nicolesaphosband.com/

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Solutionary Living Series: Earth Day Celebration with Judy Wicks & Journeywork
2025-04-22 19:00 - 21:00
This is a free event. Please sign up so we can gauge our crowd.
Donations are graciously accepted so we can continue offering programs like this to the community.
10% off Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!!

Live Music by Jeff Alexander
From flower pots to meadows, we will discuss how you can add essential pollinators to your world.
Judy Wicks will talk about her personal commitment to sustainable living and why she turned her yard into a meadow.
Backyard Biome Design will give a presentation about their work creating Judy’s meadow and other important sustainable land projects.
Paige Menton from Journey Works will explain her community outreach method to get you started on your path to pollinators.
Lizaette Apy will share her experience of keeping bees in her small Germantown backyard.

Plants for sale by John Janick with Good Host Plants and Margaret Kramaric with 2 Hounds Flower Garden

No Mow Solutions for Your Yard
The Fallser Club and Solutionary Coaching present the first event in our Solutionary Living Series.
A Solutionary ( coined by Zoe Weil) is someone who makes decisions and life choices by considering what would do the most good and the least harm for themselves, other people, animals, and the environment.

You wake up on a beautiful spring weekend to the sound of birds, and then, overpowering the robins and sparrows, is the endless droning of lawnmowers and weed whackers. Why do we have lawns? They were at first a symbol of wealth and only became commonplace after the Industrial Revolution. But lawns are an invasive species! They require large amounts of water consumption and chemicals to keep pristine and green, killing off the beneficial insects (bees!!), and endless mowing contributes to unnecessary carbon emissions.

Judy Wicks and Paige Menton will offer you alternatives that are easier to care for and better for the environment. Native plants attract beneficial insects and other pollinators and are drought-tolerant.
Our lives depend on our little pollinator friends. There is no us without them. Come enjoy Earth Day with friends, listen to live music, and hear about alternatives to traditional lawns. Learn how to turn your yard into a meadow, add a few pollinator garden beds to your yard, or add some native pots to your stoop. No matter the size of your property, your budget, or your gardening expertise, you can make whatever changes work for you. We will have native plants for sale.

Judy Wicks

Judy Wicks grew up on the outskirts of Ingomar, Pennsylvania, where she developed a love for nature and an appreciation for the role of small businesses in community life. After earning a BA in English in 1969, she spent a year as a VISTA volunteer in Chefornak, Alaska, where she experienced a culture rooted in sharing and cooperation. This insight deepened during the 1990s when she worked with Zapatista revolutionaries in Chiapas, Mexico, to establish a fair-trade coffee initiative. Her work with small farmers in Chiapas and Pennsylvania helped shape her vision of a global economy based on self-reliant, sustainable local economies connected through fair trade relationships.
In pursuit of this vision, Judy founded the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia in 2001 and co-founded the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), now Common Future. She is best known as the founder of Philadelphia’s landmark White Dog Cafe, a pioneer in the farm-to-table movement, which she ran for 26 years. Under her leadership, White Dog gained national recognition for its commitment to local food sourcing, sustainability, and community engagement. The restaurant set industry standards by purchasing only humanely raised meats, sustainably harvested seafood, and fair-trade products while also implementing eco-friendly practices like composting, solar heating, and 100% renewable energy use.
Beyond the restaurant industry, Judy launched initiatives to support sustainable local economies. She founded Fair Food Philly to connect local family farms with urban markets and operated Black Cat, a fair-trade gift shop. In 2015, she established the Circle of Aunts & Uncles, a microloan fund providing low-interest loans to entrepreneurs lacking traditional startup capital. Responding to the climate crisis, she founded All Together Now Pennsylvania in 2019 to build resilient, just, and regenerative regional economies. After retiring from organizational leadership in 2023, she passed the torch to her successors, who rebranded the initiative as PA Fibershed to focus on sustainable regional textiles.
Currently, Judy and her daughter, Grace, are creating a sustainable, solar-powered homestead, transforming a two-acre lawn into a thriving meadow, orchard, and vegetable garden. The homestead will serve as an educational and community gathering space. Throughout her career, Judy has received numerous accolades, including the James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award and recognition from Oprah Magazine, Inc., and Conde Nast Traveler. Her book Good Morning Beautiful Business won the Nautilus Book Award for Business Leadership and has been translated into Chinese and Korean.

About journeywork

Journeywork collaborates with neighborhoods, schools, and congregations to give people the tools to enhance the ecological value of their landscapes. They grow and source plants, provide design guidance, and engage volunteers to help people improve the habitats they steward. They foster community dialogue, education, skill-building & sharing through workshops, consultations, and client work. Journeywork meets people where they are and seeks to revitalize the land, one lawn at a time. Their mission is to restore the land together, joyfully.

Paige Menton

Paige has been growing flowers and food for over twenty years. She took David Attenborough’s A Life on Our Planet as a call to action and founded Journeywork to offer people hopeful, energizing ways to respond to climate change together. She has a permaculture design certification, has taught gardening to children for several years, and is the land manager at Gwynedd Friends Meeting. She is a former elementary school teacher and has a master’s in environmental education. She grew up in the Cahaba River watershed, now lives near the headwaters of the Wissahickon, and enjoys birding in both of those places and everywhere else.

Backyard Biome Design
At Backyard Biome Design, we specialize in native landscape design and installation, offering sustainable, eco-friendly solutions for traditional landscapes. Our designs focus on enhancing local plant communities, providing habitat and food for pollinators and wildlife. Using resilient native plants, we create low-maintenance, seasonally blooming gardens that thrive in harmony with the environment, contributing meaningful ecological impact, no matter the size of the space.

Julie Britton

Julie’s love for nature began in the rich forests of North Jersey, which inspired her to earn a degree in Evolutionary Anthropology from Rutgers University. Her academic journey also led her to Kenya, where she deepened her understanding of conservation and the natural world. Over the past 10+ years in Philadelphia, Julie has continued to expand her expertise by studying horticulture and ecology at prestigious institutions like Longwood Gardens and Mt. Cuba. Currently she is working towards her Pennsylvania Master Naturalist certification. As a horticulturist, she combines her knowledge of ecosystems, sustainability, and design to create beautiful landscapes that foster a healthier, more balanced environment.

Miles Christenson

With a diverse background in the arts, Miles perceives nature not just as a landscape, but as a vibrant palette from which to craft beautiful and diverse gardens that endure over time. His many years of field experience has led him to create innovative and sustainable landscape management solutions to offer quality service. The deep love and connection to nature inspires his designs and keeps his hands dirty in the field.

Jeff Alexander

Jeff Alexander is a seasoned and dynamic musician. His specialties in guitar and vocals showcase Jeff’s personal influences from artists like Jimi Hendrix, Tommy Emmanuel, Ritchie Kotzen, and Al Dimeola, with his unique flare. He delivers recognizable songs that are proven ‘crowd-pleasers’, and incorporates climactic originals.
Jeff has organized, played in and collaborated with multiple Philly-based bands, cataloging original and cover songs. He has been featured on film, wedding bands, played in local festivals such as Roxyunk Porchfest and currently hosts the monthly open mic at The Fallser Club. Currently, Jeff resides in East Falls and focuses on his solo acoustic performances that punctuate his ability to make one man feel like an entire band. Follow Jeff on Instagram at @Funkandvibe to learn more about upcoming gigs.

By Car or By Train
The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

YUSHI*CON Presents Your Spring Cosplay Ball
2025-04-19 19:00 - 22:00
Tickets are $20 online, and $25 at the door. (Online sales end 6 pm on the day of the show)

Held within Philadelphia’s historic Fallser Club, Your Ball in April presents a stunning location to showcase your finest cosplays.

Live musical performances, beautiful photo areas designed by cosplay photographers, light hors d’oeuvres, and a selection of curated vendors.
Professional Photographer is available for photoshoots.

Step into Yushicon’s dazzling Spring Cosplay Ball for an elegant evening experience featuring a variety of entertainment for all ages.
DJ Tall Tr33’s

Bringing over 15 years of experience to the stage, DJ Tall Tr33’s spins hardstyle and rave beats with a flair for the fantastical. Based in West Chester, PA, they love setting the perfect soundtrack for epic gatherings. From high-energy tracks to fan-favorite anthems, DJ Tall Tr33’s keeps the crowd moving — and always welcomes requests to keep the vibes just right.
Musician- Rob Tait

Rob Tait is a versatile musician and songwriter based in Philadelphia, PA. With a deep love for collaboration and storytelling through music, Rob brings an authentic and soulful energy to every project. His sound draws from a rich palette of influences, blending elements of rock, folk, and Americana with heartfelt lyricism and dynamic arrangements.
Over the years, Rob has worked with a wide range of artists, both on stage and in the studio, building a reputation for his creativity and dedication to his craft. Whether performing original music or contributing his talents to collaborative projects, he brings a distinct voice and passion to his work.
Beyond performing, Rob is deeply committed to the local music community, supporting fellow artists and celebrating the city’s vibrant cultural landscape. With his genuine artistry and undeniable presence, Rob Tait continues to resonate with audiences in Philadelphia and beyond.
https://www.instagram.com/robtaitmusic
Dinner: Mac & Cheese Buffet with Gluten Free & Vegan Options (catered by Wegmans)

Cosplay and Prop FAQ:
Q: Are props allowed?
A: Yes! Simulated or costume props in compliance with YushiCon’s Prop
Guidelines may be allowed as part of your costume, and will be inspected at
the door by YushiCon Security and/or Fallser Club Staff.

Q: Are weapons or props resembling weapons allowed?
A: No weapon(s) or prop(s) resembling a weapon including but not limited to
swords, knives, guns, bow and arrows, hammers, explosives, whips, etc. is
permitted at the discretion of YushiCon and Fallser Club Staff.

Q: Where can I find YushiCon’s Prop Guidelines?
A: Thanks for asking! Anyone may access our Prop Guidelines here.

More info to come!!!
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G-Town Radio Night: Take 1 with Tom Casetta, The Karl Blau Band, and Cadalay
2025-04-17 19:30 - 21:30
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. (online tickets end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 7 pm
10% off Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!!
This is the first of a series of events presented by G-Town Radio featuring talented local musicians paired with G-Town Radio hosts spinning some of their favorite tunes.

Tom Casetta

Tom Casetta is the Station Manager at G-Town Radio. In addition to managing the station’s day-to-day functions, he hosts a weekly music freeform radio program called Listen Up! that crosses time and genre, unearthing hidden gems from the past, present, and future.

The mid-day, mid-week audio escape comes to you from the G-Town Radio studios every week from 2-4pm.
About Germantown Community Radio
G-Town Radio is a community radio station that broadcasts 24 hours a day. It can be heard on 92.9FM from noon Wednesday to midnight on Sunday and is streaming on the internet every day of the week. Located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, G-Town Radio is a community media outlet that uniquely engages the community, tells stories, shares music, and reliably communicates information to our community in NW Philly. G-town Radio is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit, and all money goes directly into creating more and better programming.

G-Town Radio
Host of Listen Up!

The Karl Blau Band: Vultures Of Love

A decade ago, when Karl Blau was still a lifetime fixture of the small but fertile creative enclave in Anacortes, Wash., he hosted a Sun Ra worship group on Monday nights. Open-minded locals who lived on Fidalgo Island would stop by to indulge in participating in free music and sound experimentation in the style of the astral traveler; given the day of the week, and the town’s general spirit of play, they called it Moon Raw. Four years later, Blau and his family of four finally left Anacortes for the opposite coast and, ostensibly, the opposite atmosphere—Philadelphia’s Germantown. Without planning, they wound up two blocks from the Arkestral Institute of Sun Ra, the three-story stone rowhouse that still serves as the collective’s headquarters and is now a National Historic Landmark. That was the first little miracle that led to Vultures of Love, the swaggering and irrepressible record that feels like the culmination of the first quarter-century of Blau’s career.
And here’s the second: Soon after moving to Germantown, Blau began striking up conversations with the man he always saw refurbishing mid-century furniture on the corner near his house. It was Chris Covatta, a guitarist with a specialty furniture store and an instant kinship with Blau. A year or so later, Blau started helping out around Covatta’s shop, VintaDelphia, from making deliveries to polishing the goods. And then one day, not that long ago, Blau noticed an eight-track, half-inch tape machine that had been gathering dust there for years. Covatta had forgotten where it came from and didn’t know the last time it worked.
Blau began tinkering until, in December 2023, they cleared space in the shop to make a simple studio—a crowded wooden desk with the machine, two speakers, some preamps, a mixing board, and a computer, all piled high, with cables dangling from the fire-suppression system. They began hosting neighborhood jams, encouraging everyone to go for it, and simple recording sessions. They’d light a fire before each one, as if to summon Sun Ra, Ben Franklin, and a host of the city’s other titans in smoke. That was the setting and circumstance for the start of Vultures of Love.
In January 2024, Dave Flaherty—a Brooklyn drummer perhaps best known for Cuddle Magic and Good Intentions—drove to Blau’s space during an open afternoon. They’d never met, but Flaherty had come with the imprimatur of friends. Blau had some very loose song sketches in mind, like a few chord changes he wanted to try and beats he wanted to hear. For five hours, he and Flaherty just played, Blau switching between bass and guitar as Flaherty responded to his prompts. The salvaged tape machine captured it all. Blessed mistakes happened, as when Blau incorrectly loaded the reels for their first take, resulting in the seasick drums that frame the gorgeous “Who.” When Flaherty left that afternoon, the core of Vultures of Love was complete. Blau loaded the rhythm tracks into the Mac on that desk and then spent several weeks adding bits above and around them mostly by himself, writing lyrics and melodies as responses to how the instrumentals made him feel.

Karl Blau Social:
www.karlblau.com/

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Cadalay

We’re an indie band with a hard rock twist based in Philly. We started with cheap amps and cheap drums but developed a sound that is unforgettable. Our song Something I Dealt With, released January 30th, will usher in a new era of songwriting and instrumentation for us. Our music can be found on all streaming services to bless your ears.
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Leana Song Presents - A Night with Master Drummer from Ghana - Emmanuel Agbeli!
2025-04-16 19:30 - 22:30
Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students

(Online tickets end at 6 pm on the day of the show. Door tickets will still be available. )

Join Shawn Hennessey and Leana Song for a special evening of traditional West African drumming and music in Philadelphia, featuring the renowned Ghanaian master drummer Emmanuel Agbeli!
Emmanuel Agbeli, a highly respected Ewe drumming teacher and master musician, brings his deep-rooted knowledge and vibrant rhythms to this exclusive event. With decades of experience teaching and performing globally, Emmanuel’s workshops and performances are both inspiring and transformative.
He will be leading Leana Song as they play the dance drumming of the Ewe people of Ghana.
This event is also a fundraiser for the Ghana Kopeiya School Fund, a non-profit organization led by Emmanuel Agbeli that brings education to children in Ghana. All proceeds from the evening will support the school and directly benefit his community. Come enjoy the music while making a meaningful difference!
Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply love rhythm, this is a rare opportunity to witness traditional Ewe music from Ghana up close – all for a great cause!

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Divine Hand Ensemble
2025-04-12 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $25 online and $30 at the door (online tickets end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)
Doors open at 7:30 pm
The Divine Hande Ensemble

The Divine Hand Ensemble returns to the Fallser with their first show of the year! They will perform Popular favorites, movie songs, rock covers, opera arias, tangos, and much more—including premiering some songs from their two upcoming albums, all “sung ” by Mano Divina’s Theremin and performed with his heavenly ensemble.
An emergency caused them to have to cancel their Halloween anniversary show so come and celebrate with us now and see a unique set of music only being performed that night !

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The Lunar Year, Little Hag, Latewaves, and James Barrett
2025-04-11 20:00 - 23:00
Tickets $15 online, $20 at the door. (online sales end at 6:00 pm on the day of the show)
Doors 7:30 pm

The Lunar Year

The Lunar Year is an art rock band from Philadelphia led by songwriter and poet Katie Hackett.
Their dreamy melodic writing style emerged after Katie escaped a Christian cult and moved east, where she began making up for lost time and expressing her younger self in verse and song.
Shortly after arriving in Philly, she began collaborating with her current band mates: bassist Sam Nobles from the Delaware band Mean Lady, drummer Adam Shumski, and guitarist Dan Ryan from the NYC band BODEGA.
Hackett has also scored for film, having been featured at the London International Animation Festival, Viet Film Fest, and MAM Festival. The band’s songs have been featured on comedian Chris Gethard’s New Jersey is the World, MTV’s Teen Mom, and Teen Mom 2.
The band, known for its unique blend of pensive piano ballads and raw indie rock, has released two albums (“Herodias” in 2017 and “Katie Bird” in 2020) and is in the process of a third.

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Little Hag

Little Hag is working through their issues and has a 3rd album to prove it, out now on Bar/None Records. “Now That’s What I Call Little Hag” aptly showcases the wide-ranging songwriting of Avery Mandeville that takes aim at men and The Man, as seen on FX’s Resident Alien, Rolling Stone’s Best of SXSW 2025, Vevo’s DSCVR Indie and Pride: DSCVR Future Icons. Little Hag are self-proclaimed bitch rockers who write undeniably modern earworms with infectious live energy, unabashed audacity and a penchant for the uncomfortable and taboo. Narc Magazine says “fans of opinionated, unflinchingly explicit, female-led punk rock should jump straight into this one.”

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Latewaves

LATEWAVES formed on the beaches of Asbury Park, NJ in 2016. Mike Pellegrino (guitar/vocals), Shawna Grabowski (drums/vocals) and Howie Cohen (bass/vocals) hit the ground running with numerous EP’s, touring the East Coast and Midwest. Whispers from peers in the community made their way to the ears of Brett Romnes and Vinnie Caruana (both of I Am The Avalanche, The Movielife). Romnes, an engineer working out of The Barbershop Studios in Lake Hopatcong, NJ, and Caruana agreed to co-produce the bands first full length record – an 11 track journey articulating both the lows of self-deprecation and the highs of self-realization. Two weeks after its completion, the world shut down, but LATEWAVES never hit the pause button. Determined to come out on the other side, a year’s worth of prep and patience paid off as the band signed with Know Hope Records to debut their LP “Hell To Pay” in June, 2021.

“Hell To Pay” earned quick success on streaming services, landing spots on Apple Playlists including Jumpstart, New in Rock, Breaking Rock, Breaking Hard Rock, and Spotify’s All New Punk. The record placed in the top 200 on the NACC College Radio charts its first week, and saw over 1K in vinyl sales. Throughout all of this, the band found themselves supporting bands such as The Used, Can’t Swim, Just Surrender, Piebald, Murphy’s Law, Save Face, Hidden In Plain View, Hit The Lights, and lovelytheband. In 2022, they also played the 20th Anniversary of THE FEST in Gainesville, FL.

Tours continued as personal lives endured changing shapes and colors. In December of 2022, the three returned to the same studio with Romnes and Caruana to embark on recording LP2. Traveling in between sessions to support Midtown and on their “off days,” the band completed the record just days before the new year. LATEWAVES second full-length will be released via Open Your Ears Records. The self-titled album borrows from the trio’s previous signature sound with a plethora of angsty riffs and anthemic sing-along rock songs, but it is no carbon copy of any of the band’s past releases. You can still anticipate all the catchy hooks, intricate guitar work, and three-part harmonies – but make sure you’ve strapped in for the ride. This record rockets into space the second it begins. Layered with both gut-wrenching and shit-eating-grin lyrics, the LATEWAVES self-titled will resonate with anyone with a pulse that values self-growth.

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James Barrett

James Barrett’s “before” looks a lot like yours. After releasing his debut LP The Price of Comfort, the Scranton singer-songwriter moved onto his next planning phase, stuck between eras labeled by plaintive acoustic tracks and the ringing clarity of a full-band effort. In October 2019, Barrett began writing what would become A Series of…Mostly Nothing, a modest name for his most realized work yet. It’s a love letter to the hushed splendor of The National and the spaced-out bombast of Angels & Airwaves, embellished with a theatrical identity boosted by live strings, horns, and good friend Amanda Rogan lending vocals to many moments.
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Dirty Old Town Comedy Night with Chip Chantry and Friends hosted by Dan O
2025-04-10 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20
CHIP CHANTRY

CHIP CHANTRY is an award-winning stand up comedian, actor and television writer. Formerly a 4th grade teacher, Chip left the classroom to write on a variety of television series, from NBC to NatGeo. In 2024, he appeared in the Netflix series TIRES.
Chip has spent the past 15 years touring the country as a stand up comedian. Based in Philadelphia, Chip has won the annual “Philly’s Phunniest” contest at Helium Comedy Club. He was also named “BEST STAND UP COMEDIAN IN PHILADELPHIA” by Philadelphia Magazine in 2018.

Marcus LeVar

Marcus LeVar began performing Stand UP Comedy in the same city that birthed him, Philadelphia. Marcus has opened for many of the best national Headliners including but not limited to, Jim Gaffigan, Greer Barnes, Turae, & T.K. Kirkland. His Stand Up Comedy Set spans over a variety of topics such as Pop Culture, Current Events, Politics, Music(Old & New), Crazy family members, and going to predominately White Schools. Equipped with an ‘In your face’ attitude, Marcus is rapidly growing popularity in the Entertainment industry. When he’s not performing at Clubs, Schools, & Churches, Marcus enjoys teaching 8th grade science

Sarah Bell

Sarah Bell is a Philly-based stand up comedian. She is a regular host and feature at Helium Comedy Club and Punch Line Philly.
https://www.sarahbellcomedy.com/

Daniel Ostrov

Daniel Ostrov is a Philly-based comedian best known as the host of the popular comedy shows Dirty Old Town, Laugh City, and No More Mondays. Additionally, he has performed at Helium, Punchline, and a number of other comedy venues around the city. He enjoys using act-outs and complex callbacks to entertain the crowd. He has appeared on numerous podcasts and is also a founding member of the comedic wrestling promotion Awful Wrestling, where he can be seen under the Moniker “The Real American” and occasionally “Wrastlin’ Bob Ross.”

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Liz Miller CD Release Show
2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00
Tickets $25 online and $30 at the door (online sales stop at 1:30 pm on the day of the show. )
Doors at 2:30 pm
Catch lunch before the show at Cresta and receive 10% off with your Fallser Club ticket.
https://www.taqueriacresta.com/

Help ring in the Spring with the lovely Liz Miller!

Liz Miller and the Band

Liz Miller is a multi-genre award-winning songwriter who has been compared to artists like Brandi Carlisle, Melissa Etheridge, Ashley McBride, and Tom Waits if she has a cold.
She slips in and out of folk, rock, and singer-songwriter with native ease.
Liz plays as a solo artist and with an acoustic band that sells out shows in the Philadelphia area. With artfully crafted songs ranging from awkward to profound, funny, and gut-wrenching, the shared gamut of emotions leaves an impression that lingers long after the performance is over. https://lizmillermusicandwords.com/

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Spring Songs Concert: John Conahan, Alyssa Garcia, & Dan Rendine
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:30
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. (Online sales end at 6:00 pm on the day of the show)
Livestream $15 – $10 in advance
Doors at 6:30 pm

Join us to celebrate the shift in seasons, let in the Light, and welcome the warmth! The spiritual adventurers who meet monthly at Fallser have teamed up with the Philadelphia Songwriters Project to bring three powerful performers to the Fallser stage.

John Conahan

John’s details: John Conahan is a composer, conductor, performer, and educator. John’s compositions have been premiered to much acclaim by an array of artists including Lorin Maazel, Marin Alsop, Denyce Graves, Donald Nally & The Crossing, Deborah Voigt, Antioch Chamber Ensemble, Lyric Fest, and Sir James Galway – at venues including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. John is an active recording artist, maintaining a number of albums as a singer/songwriter, as well as with an experimental improvisation trio, and as a solo pianist focusing on his spontaneous piano works. His recordings are recently featured on television and in film, including PBS Great Performances.
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Alyssa Garcia

Alyssa garcia is a Filipina-American, independent artist born and raised in Philadelphia. With songwriting as her true love, she thrives in her genre-blending sound of soul, jazz, R&B, and pop.

Breaking into the movie & television industry, Garcia’s work has been featured on the soundtracks of several projects, including Netflix’s The Starling and Daniel Roebuck’s Getting Grace.
www.alyssa-garcia-music.com
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Dan Rendine

Dan Rendine is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from the Philadelphia area. He has performed both locally and internationally. Dan has taken the stage in Colorado, Paris, New York City, and Rome. He frequently performs in local venues. In addition to interpreting other artists’ work, Dan is a talented songwriter. He wrote and recorded an album of original music titled “Proud Lions,” which he released in 2010. Dan is currently working on a new album of original music, which he plans to share with audiences soon.
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The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

Emily Drinker Album Release Party with Fawziyya Heart
2025-04-04 20:00 - 22:30
photo by Lisa Schaffer

Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door (Door sales end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 7:30pm
Emily Drinker

Emily Drinker is an independent singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. Her soulful brand of folk, pop, and rock goes down smooth, whether she’s performing with her powerhouse band, the Funky T, or in a more intimate format, incorporating live looping. Emily’s song “5th Ave” won Song of the Year at the 2024 Hometown Hero Homey Awards (on Delaware Public Media), and the song was a finalist in the 2023 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Her 5-piece band has played at many regional festivals including Musikfest, the Wayne Music Fest, and the main stage at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and they were recently named “Best Band” at the 2024 Homey Awards. Emily has opened for Pat Benatar, Rufus Wainwright, Switchfoot, Bakithi Kumalo, and JD Souther, among others. In addition to a busy performance schedule in Philly and its surrounding areas, Emily enjoys working as a session vocalist, performing in half a dozen local bands, sharing exclusive content with her lovely community on Patreon, running a group for women in the Philly music scene (Calliope Coalition), hosting a festival in her backyard with her band/housemates (CINNAMiN Fest!), and hosting “The Smiling Banjo Podcast,” a new video podcast about the Philadelphia Folk Festival which features interviews with some of the festival’s recent performers.

Band:
Ethan Cain – electric guitar
Mykk Hoffman – electric guitar
Eric Cooper – bass
Josh Steingard – drums

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Fawziyya Heart

Welcome to the world of Fawziyya Heart, a soulful songstress born and raised in the heart of Philadelphia. With deep roots in the vibrant Philly music scene, Fawziyya draws inspiration from its ever-evolving landscape. Her musical journey has been fueled by building enduring relationships within the industry and an unwavering love for music. Nina Simone and Erykah Badu stand as pillars of influence in Fawziyya’s life, their profound impact resonating in her music. Combining elements of funk, jazz, blues, and soul, Fawziyya’s sound becomes a tapestry of anthemic lyrics, urging for social change and personal transformation.
Her foray into the Philadelphia music scene began by collaborating with various bands, immersing herself in the rich tapestry of musical talent. Alongside Grammy award-winning percussionist Pablo Batista (known for his work with Alicia Keys and Grover Washington Jr.), Fawziyya performs, records, and writes songs as part of the global house music collective, WorldTown Sound System. In 2019, Fawziyya released an EP showcasing her original compositions, featuring a diverse array of Philly talent. The production prowess of Chuck Treece, a legendary figure in Philadelphia music who has worked with the likes of Amy Grant and Sting, adds a distinct flavor to her songs. Collaborating with Trap Rabbit’s Logan Roth, the tracks are further elevated, reflecting Fawziyya’s unique artistic vision.
Embark on a captivating journey as you delve into the depths of Fawziyya Heart’s soul through her enchanting melodies and soul-stirring sound. Experience the essence of Philadelphia’s music scene channeled through this remarkable songstress. Join us on this musical odyssey and let Fawziyya Heart’s captivating tunes guide your heart and mind.

https://www.fawziyyaheart.com/
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Open Mic with Jeff Alexander
2025-03-30 18:00 - 21:00
Doors open at 5:30pm
Come celebrate music and the arts at our free open mic event hosted by Jeff Alexander.

We provide an open platform that welcomes all types of artists. We welcome and support all types of first-timers and experienced artists. Our OpenMic is on the last Sunday of each month.
Our Open mic runs from 6 PM until 9 PM. Sign up starts at 5:30 PM.
NOTE: This is a free event open to the public.

Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

Heather Mae’s Double Album Release Tour
2025-03-29 20:00 - 22:30
photography by Laura Schneider
Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door (online sales end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 7:30 pm

Heather Mae

We invite you to Heather Mae’s Double Album Release Tour at The Fallser Club. But rather than simply hosting a concert, Mae—queer indie-pop songwriter and social justice activist—will be transforming her show into a space for resilience, connection, and collective healing, creating a powerful community gathering within The Fallser Club.
Known for her powerful voice and unapologetic anthems, Heather Mae has spent 13 years touring as both an artist and activist. This immersive event includes a one-hour pre-show community gathering—a safe, empowering space for reflection and healing, where Mae, a seasoned song chant leader, leads a support circle, chant workshop, and meditation open to all ticket buyers. Following this, she will deliver a concert, debuting songs from her new double album.
Heather will strengthen community ties and promote a night of mutual care and collective empowerment.
Heather Mae is an evocative powerhouse rabble-rouser
Heather Mae, the acclaimed social justice singer-songwriter, fearlessly bares her soul in her music, creating an intimate space of shared vulnerability for her listeners. Her unbridled honesty, both on and off stage, has cultivated a devoted fanbase and garnered recognition, including accolades like the winner of the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase and Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Artist-Activist of the Year award.
In her 2019 release, “Glimmer,” Heather Mae crafts a luminescent masterpiece, drawing parallels to vocal powerhouses Adele and Sara Bareilles. With storytelling depth reminiscent of Florence Welch, the record uniquely centers on mental health, with each lyric unveiling a portrait of resilience and self-discovery.
Positioned on the cusp of unveiling her upcoming post-pandemic double record, Mae embarked on a mission to address the stark gender disparity for music producers—a mere 4% representation by women. In 2023, Heather Mae rallied a dynamic collective of women and non-binary talents in Nashville, assembling luminaries like producer ZDAN and Lollies, alongside guest artists such as Grammy award-winning musician Allison Russell and the extraordinary duo Sistastrings. Together, they crafted two electrifying albums in two distinct genres, showcasing the unparalleled talent and versatility of women and non-binary music makers.

Official Website: https://www.heathermae.net/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HeatherMae
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermaemusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@heathermaemusicpage/

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2025 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Kick-off Night: Sakura Concert
2025-03-28 19:00 - 22:00
Tickets $20
Sakura Concert at the Fallser Club

A Night of Cultural Harmony
For the third year, the opening ceremony for the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival will be held at The Fallser Club. We can’t wait to host it!
Join us for an evening of music, culture, and artistic collaboration at the Fallser Club, featuring a diverse lineup of performers blending Japanese tradition, folk, operetta, and classical music.
This event promises a truly immersive and unforgettable experience, celebrating the power of music to bridge cultures and inspire audiences.

Keystone Japan CLub

Keystone Japan Club is a vibrant community dedicated to celebrating and promoting Japanese
culture in the Pennsylvania region. A longtime participant in the annual Cherry Blossom
Festival, the club has been a staple presence for many years, showcasing Japan’s rich traditions
through performances, workshops, and cultural exhibits. Through language exchanges, artistic
collaborations, and social gatherings, Keystone Japan Club fosters connections between
Japanese and American communities, creating a welcoming space for all who share a passion
for Japan’s heritage and contemporary influences.

Rachel Andie

Rachel Andie is a Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and visual artist
based in Philadelphia. Blending elements of folk, indie rock, and jazz, her music is both
introspective and cinematic, weaving poetic lyricism with dynamic soundscapes. As the
frontwoman of Rachel Andie & The Vth Element, she has captivated audiences with her
evocative storytelling and lush arrangements. Drawing from her diverse heritage and
experiences, Rachel's artistry resonates deeply, offering a unique perspective that bridges
cultures and emotions through music.
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The Mikado

The Savoy Company of Philadelphia, founded in 1901, is the oldest amateur theater company
in the world dedicated exclusively to performing the works of Gilbert & Sullivan. With a legacy
spanning over a century, Savoy has brought perennial favorites like HMS Pinafore, The Mikado,
and The Pirates of Penzance to life with energy and wit. This spring, they present The Mikado, a
beloved classic filled with witty satire and vibrant melodies. In collaboration with the Japan
America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), this production offers a unique opportunity
to explore the operetta’s historical context and cultural influences. With a rich legacy of musical
excellence, The Savoy Company continues to delight audiences with its spirited performances
and dedication to the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.
The Savoy Company’s Social:
https://savoy.org/mikado/
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Amane Sakaguchi (Stage name: Kosaburo Kineya)

Amane Sakaguchi (b. 1998), professionally known as Kosaburo Kineya IV, is a shamisen player,
pianist, and composer from Tokyo. Born into a family with over 200 years of Nagauta tradition,
she trained under her grandfather and father before launching her professional career at 14.
She earned a Bachelor of Music from Tokyo University of the Arts in shamisen performance
and is now pursuing a master’s in composition at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia,
PA.
Beyond her deep roots in traditional Japanese music, Sakaguchi is a versatile composer whose
works span multiple instruments, blending European classical and traditional Japanese music
to create a bold new musical language. Through her innovative compositions and
performances, she continues to bridge cultures and redefine the possibilities of cross-genre
music.
Amane Sakaguchi’s Social:
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The University of Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra

The University of Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra, established in 1878, has long been a vital
part of Penn’s musical community. Comprised primarily of non-music majors, the ensemble
brings together students from across the university to explore a diverse orchestral repertoire
spanning the 18th to 20th centuries.
The Penn orchestra will collaborate with Amane Sakaguchi (Kosaburo Kineya IV) for the Sakura
Concert, blending European classical music with traditional Japanese sounds to create a
unique and immersive musical experience. Featured musicians include Sherry Du (violin), Elliot
Kim (violin), Ashvin Satwani (cello), Kyunghwan Lim (clarinet), Ellie Clark (flute), and Justin
Duong (piano/keyboard), and a special guest Andy Thierauf (percussionist) under the direction
of Ramsey Reyes, Assistant Conductor of the Penn Orchestra.
The University of Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra’s Social:
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Andy Thierauf

Andy Thierauf is a Philadelphia-based percussionist specializing in contemporary music with a focus on integrating percussion with theater, dance, and technology. He often performs with new music ensembles including Arcana New Music Ensemble, NakedEye Ensemble, Unseen Rain, and Orchestra 2001 as well as collaborating with choreographers and dance companies like Vervet Dance, the Naked Stark, and Anne Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Company. Andy teaches at Settlement Music School and is an adjunct professor at Kutztown University.

www.andythierauf.com

Link to the Fallser Sakura Concert: https://japanphilly.org/event/fallser-club/
Link to the full Cherry Blossom Sakura Weekend on April 5th and 6th: https://japanphilly.org/programs/festivals/cbf-2025/

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The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

Wild Soul Revival: Meghan Cary, Lia Menaker, Ami Yares, and Peter Farrell Re-Imagined
2025-03-27 19:00 - 21:30
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door (online sales stop at 6:00 pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 6:30pm
Come join us for “Wild Soul Revival” – a new project where four dynamic artists from different corners of the music scene—Ami Yares, Meghan Cary, Lia Menaker, and Peter Farrell—unite to blend Philly folk, soul, pop, and rock into one unique, powerful experience. Together, they transform each other’s original songs into fresh, soulful renditions never heard before. Expect soaring harmonies, rich rhythms, and an electric chemistry, for a collaboration that creates something truly greater than the sum of its parts.:

Ami Yares

Philadelphia-based Ami Yares brings forth his music from the shores of the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Not far off from deep hearted performers and songwriters like Richie Havens, Cat Stevens & Robbie Robertson, Yares’ songs of perseverance and hope ring out through his lyrics and music. “Yares wields his 12-string guitar as if it were an entire orchestra, backing his vocals with a dense, rich cascade of sound ” (David Foster, AXS).

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Lia Menaker

With a voice that calls back to soulful greats like Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse, Lia Menaker’s music blends a more classic vocal with modern pop, R&B, and electronic stylings. It’s this juxtaposition that continues to fascinate and guide her writing and producing. Dubbed “noirtronica” by WXPN radio, her music has been featured over radio stations across the country as well as international films. She also wrote the original score for Welcome to Campfire’s stage play and film “Subject”. Lia has performed in 50+ cities around the U.S and has opened up for various artists such as 2x Grammy nominee Raul Midon.

“Lia Menaker’s voice is utterly spellbinding.” — Higher Plain Music

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Meghan Cary

With masterful storytelling and anthemic songs, Meghan Cary creates a live music experience hailed as healing, inspiring and outrageously joyful. A frequent performer at Philly Folk, Falcon Ridge, Black Bear Americana, and other venerable fests, Cary’s smoky voice, emotional singing, and award-winning songs garner favorable comparisons to Melissa Etheridge, Brandi Carlile, and even Bruce Springsteen. Cary’s message around the power of raising our voices together infuses every show, and John Platt (WFUV) extols, “These times require songs of compassion and commitment, and Meghan has several she sings with such infectious joy you can’t resist joining in.” Cary has shared stages with Christine Lavin, Sloan Wainwright, supported Joan Osborne, Lucinda Williams, Lucy Kaplansky, Chris Smither, and Little Feat among others. Time Out Magazine advises: “If you can get to a Meghan Cary show, run, don’t walk!”

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Peter Farrell

Born in Puerto-Rico, raised in Tokyo, and schooled in the UK, Farrell brings an international flavor to his music. He has toured and recorded on multiple instruments all over the world, including Tokyo’s famous NHK studios. Farrell’s first love is the piano and his musical approach is influenced by Jazz greats such as Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson and more. His record of Latin & American jazz standards “Angel Eyes” was picked up by SONY music for distribution in 2005.
Farrell’s work has been featured in commercials, film, TV and on over 40 nationally released records. Ever the experimentalist, Farrell has worked with many up & coming bands including finalists in Music Magazine’s “Best Unsigned Band” contest sponsored by Atlantic Records. He has shared the stage with “Blues Traveler”, the “Spin Doctors”, “Little Feat” and a host of other artists.
Among Farrell’s current projects is the NYC-based band, The BlackTails. Their music was featured in Dewars Scotch Whiskey’s national ad campaign and their latest release, Inside Man, was lauded for its “good-times feel and rip-roaring instrumentals” (The Sun Chronicle) and it’s “bluesy, dark and edgy (side) inspired by the great masters of mood: from Miles Davis to Santana to Tom Waits.” (Examiner). www.TheBlackTails.com

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By Car or By Train
The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

Secret SoFar
2025-03-22 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20
Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8 pm
The secret’s out! We’re hosting a @sofarsounds show on March 22!
In case you don’t know, Sofar transforms spaces into secret live music shows. Expect local artists, great vibes, and a whole lot of community magic.
The best part? The artists remain a mystery – you’ll discover who they are when they take the mic!

Kickstart your weekend with some mystery live music! We’ve teamed up with @sofarsounds to bring an intimate live concert.
Get your tickets before they sell out!
Friends of The Fallser Club get a special price!! Use promo code SOFARSPACES15-BCC88 for 15% off the show.
Here is the SoFar Fallser Club link: The Fallser Club SoFar Link

Life is filled with mystery…..Enjoy it!!!

By Car or By Train
The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!

The Wankers
2025-03-21 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online, and $25 at the door (online sales stop at 6:30pm on the day of the show)
The Wankers
Doors at 7:30 pm

They dress like Austin Powers and rock like the brothers Gallagher” – NME
“We’re bigger than the Beatles tribute” – Liam Yorke
“They’re bloody awesome” – LIam’s mum
Straight from Manchester (by way of NJ), The Wankers are the Ultimate Britpop/New Wave Experience!
With their randy threads, cheeky wit, and top-notch talent, The Wankers are unlike any other act you’ve ever seen. Performing classic after classic from icons such as Oasis, Coldplay, Blur, Radiohead, Travis, Supergrass, The Smiths, The Cure, Echo and The Bunnymen, The Cranberries, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, and many more, The Wankers will transport you back to the days when Brit bands ruled the world, and do it with totally posh style!
Yeah, baby, yeah!

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Mikey Junior - Tribute to Aleck "Rice" Miller AKA Sonny Boy Williamson
2025-03-15 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door (Door sales end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)

Mikey Junior burst onto the blues scene less than a dozen years ago and since that time has amassed an impressive catalog of music and praise from both music fans and industry insiders.
“Mikey Junior is exactly what blues needs today — talented, engaging and young…He bridges the gap between generations of music lovers and makes it cool to love something old-school, winning over audiences throughout the country with the sheer power, passion, and sincerity of his live show.” -Blues Music Magazine
“Mikey Junior’s amazing skills on diatonic & chromatic harmonicas-combined with muscular vocals make him an exciting presence on today’s blues scene.”
-BOBBY REED, DOWNBEAT
“Mikey Junior’s performance… seals the deal on a release that sets a high bar for blues with real personality”
-Roots Music Report

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.mikeyjunior.com
EPK LINK: www.mikeyjunior.com/press
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MIKEY JUNIOR YouTube Channel Link:
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Midnight Dispatch is a rock band blending old-school rock n’ roll soul with a decidedly modern edge. The band was born in a Philadelphia basement when keyboardist and vocalist Eoin “Limpin’ Lemon Lincoln” Kelly, guitarist and vocalist Zack Krall, and bassist Yoren Maniquis gathered for a casual jam session. Each hailing from different corners of Philly’s vibrant music scene, there was no plan, just a shared passion for raw, untamed sound. The lineup was complete with the addition of drummer JLamar’s bombastic beats and gospel chops.
Bringing together blues, funk, and hard rock, with a dose of psychedelia, Midnight Dispatch channels the very essence of the city; gritty but beautiful, aggressive but soulful. With powerful vocals from both Krall and Kelly, soaring guitars, driving drums, thumping bass lines, and organ that howls like a midnight train, Midnight Dispatch delivers a sound that pulses with the heart of the streets and the soul of the midnight hour.
The outfit has come out swinging, playing electrifying shows to fans and new listeners alike and bringing their raw emotion to anyone willing to listen. Their debut single, “Scared (What This Could Have Been),” was released on April 26, 2024, and it was followed up by “I Am The Moon” – JLamar’s recorded debut – on September 20, 2024. But Midnight Dispatch is just getting started. Follow @midnightdispatchband on socials to stay up to date on the band’s forthcoming releases and catch a show near you.
https://www.midnightdispatchband.com/
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