The Fallser Club

We Love Philly Casino Night Fundraiser Gala
2024-04-27 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
General Admission ticket $125
2nd Annual Casino Night Fundraiser Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance and purpose at the We Love Philly Casino Night Gala. Gather with us on April 27th, 2024 at 5pm, as we transform The Fallser Club into a dazzling casino floor where every roll of the dice, every spin of the wheel, and every hand played strengthens our community’s future. We will have games, drinks, food, and music to support our youth workforce development programming.

We Love Philly provides holistic transformative education to underserved youth by providing students autonomy through positive community experiences and the learning of essential professional skills.

Ticket Link

welovephilly.org

Student-made video from last year’s gala. This one will be even better!

Eric Hunker and Melissa Menago
2024-04-26 19:30 - 22:30 | PA
Doors open at 7:00pm, show 7:30pm
tickets $20 online, $25 at the door

Eric Hunker
Eric Hunker is a Tulsa, OK-based singer-songwriter. His first album, All These Little Loves, debuted at #9 on iTunes Singer-Songwriter Top 20. He wrote and toured as half of the indie-folk duo Eric & Happie for six years, releasing the album It’s Yours, which debuted at #11 on the same list. He has toured the country and played SXSW, Sundance Film Festival, and at the United Nations in NYC. Eric released his second solo album – Beautiful Endings – October 20th, 2023 and is in the midst of a national tour. Eric is a storyteller whose music is a blend of Americana, Folk, Pop, and singer-songwriter with an emphasis on honest and relatable lyrics.

https://www.erichunker.com/
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Melissa Menago

A unique blend of folk, indie-pop and singer-songwriter sounds are woven into 12 heartfelt tracks on Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter, Melissa Menago’s sophomore album, Echo The Optimist. Released in August 2023, it was named Album Of The Year by Elephant Talk Indie Music Awards. Also known for her role as the frontwoman of Billboard-charting indie rock band, June Divided, she has been featured on Warped Tour, Alt104.5, WXPN, WMMR, Fox29 and NBC10, and has shared the stage with acts such as Twentyone Pilots, Walk The Moon, The Pretty Reckless, Rise Against and more.

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Singer Songwriters: Christopher Morse, Jason Ager, and Tyler Asay
2024-04-25 19:30 - 22:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Christopher Morse

After a long run of shows across Colorado’s front range in 2021 and 2022, Christopher Morse released his latest EP, Covering Old Scars, in February of 2023. Blending elements of folk, country, and mellow indie/pop, Christopher Morse’s music has evolved into a rich soundscape that listeners can really sink their teeth into.

At the young age of 10, Morse became a literal choir boy after auditioning for the American Boychoir School (ABS). With ABS, he toured the country, sang with the New York Philharmonic, and performed at Carnegie Hall – all while taking classes on the tour bus. While on the road, he saw Colorado for the first time, but never expected to make the move out West.
After the boychoir, Morse discovered John Mayer’s Room For Squares, which led to him picking up a guitar for the first time. Before long he was writing songs to share with friends and family and started playing in local coffee shops. He gradually expanded his reach to playing in larger venues from Washington DC to New York City. During that time, Morse graced the stages of many venues including The Tin Angel in Philadelphia and Rockwood Music Hall in NYC. Since moving to Colorado, Christopher has made his Nashville debut at the legendary Music Row Freak Show writers rounds and has played stages across Colorado, including Roots Music Project, The Lodge at Woods Boss, and the Boulder Theater. He is now in the process of recording his 4th EP, which will be released in 2024.

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Jason Ager

Jason Ager is a dedicated father, a passionate educator , and a hyper-literate original songwriter. Balancing a PhD in German Literature with an ardent passion for live performance, Jason plays more than 100 shows a year in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Jason’s most recent single, “Trepanning,” satirizes the absurd ways we deal with stress and anxiety in a society obsessed with dime store psychology and self-help gurus, showcasing his love for storytelling and challenging conceptions of traditional songwriting themes.
www.jasonager.com

Tyler Asay

The Tisburys are an indie rock band from Philadelphia, PA led by singer-songwriter Tyler Asay. The band has released three full-length albums, most recently 2022’s Exile On Main Street, which combines influences of heartland rock and power pop hooks with jangly guitars and gritty lyrical storytelling. Their music has received praise and radio play from NPR, Little Steven’s Underground Garage, and 88.5 WXPN, where they played the XPoNential Music Festival. They have shared the stage with national acts (Gin Blossoms, Jenny Lewis, Drive-By Truckers, Old 97’s) and local Philadelphia heroes such as The War On Drugs, Baroness, and Dave Hause. The band recently completed their first East Coast tour and have begun recording their fourth LP due out next year.

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Squeaky Feet with Mums the Word
2024-04-24 19:00 - 22:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Squeaky Feet

Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm
tickets online $12, $15 at the door

Squeaky Feet is a modern jam band known for their “prog-rock with a pocket”. The Denver, CO based quintet rewards listeners with full-flavor sonic marinade and consistently jaw-dropping performances. Guided by the 70’s prog-gods of improvisation, rock pioneers Squeaky Feet rip between dance/trance, progressive rock, and jazz fusion while beaming ahead to the future. The band delivers high-energy songs stacked with deep rhythm, triumphant solos, and exploratory improv taking listeners on a mind-altering journey through space-time while leaving live audiences in a state of amazement.
Recent highlights include a double-night sell-out with Dogs in a Pile at The Bluebird (Denver, CO), a sold-out show at Cervantes’ (Denver, CO), and the release of their debut record “Cause for Alarm” featuring Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy.
Conceived within the walls of Berklee College of Music, its members relocated to Denver in 2018. Squeaky Feet’s exploratory nature and tasteful virtuosity has led the band to a rapidly growing fanbase across the world. Comprised of world-class musicians Colin Shore (guitar/vocals), Greg King (guitar), Jimmy Finnegan (bass/vocals), Brian Keller (keyboards/sax/flute/vocals), and Kevin D’Angelo (drums), it’s crystal clear Squeaky Feet has something to prove.
The band’s debut studio album “Cause For Alarm”, recently released in 2023, is an electrifying testament to Squeaky Feet’s extraordinary musicianship, genre-blending prowess, and impressively innovative approach to music. An 80-minute rollercoaster of exploration, “Cause for Alarm” moves effortlessly between progressive rock and jazz-fusion while preserving the authenticity of improv-based music. The astute listener will hear the influence of King Crimson, Umphrey’s McGee, Rush, and Snarky Puppy.

Live: Squeaky Feet – Live – YouTube

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“Intricate music, fiery guitar, varied instrumentation and rocking tunes reeled me in.” -Eric Porter

“This band is the farthest from typical. Each performance and every track brings the listener to unexpected places…it’s an experience…their ability to create a transcendent atmosphere where fans can connect with the music has set them apart in the music scene.” -Grateful Web
“Completely floored.” -u/Mangoes4Hands
“No holding back, and it’s clear they [Squeaky Feet] have something to prove.” -u/my_comment-account
Mums the Word

Local Jam/funk band Mums the Word specializing in psychedelic Rock n Roll will open the night.
Mums The Word is a 9-piece, funky psychedelic rock-and-roll band from Philadelphia and South Jersey. Mums just released their 3rd album “Mums the World” on Dec. 30th 2023. Their music pulls inspiration from The Grateful Dead, Parliament Funkadelic, and Frank Zappa. Comprised of percussionists, bass, guitars, keys, horns, and vocal harmonies, they create a rich texture of sound! Psychedelic and funky, they play their own style of Rock ‘n’ Roll blended with improvisational elements to create a unique live experience. Upbeat and groovy with their kosmic dancer, and elaborate costumes, and by regularly inviting musical guests on stage, they keep the crowd on their feet, on their toes, and always moving!

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Gina Kaz’s Album Release Concert featuring John Conahan, Erik Johnson, Chico Huff, and Ross Bellenoit
2024-04-21 19:00 - 21:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Sunday, April 21 7pm, doors at 6pm
$20 online, $25 at the door
Introducing Gina Kaz’s Album Release Concert featuring her Dreamy Bandmates: John Conahan, Erik Johnson, Chico Huff, and Ross Bellenoit. Gina is a singer/ songwriter/ pianist with songs that contain an energetic groove alongside her vulnerable and powerful vocals. It’s been 15 years since she stood on the stage as Gina Kaz- busy raising three kids, starting an Award Winning Children’s Music Business, writing two Children’s Books, creating three Award Winning Children’s Albums, and working as a Hospice Music Therapist. It is time. She is here. Don’t miss this exciting and joyful experience to hear Gina and the band perform live!

www.Ginakaz.com
@iamginakaz

Peace Creeps with The Good Problems
2024-04-20 20:00 - 22:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
$20 online, $25 at the door
Doors open at 7:30 pm, show at 8pm
The Peace Creeps

Johnny Marchiano, Jeff Pancoast, Roy Fisher and Richard Bush Photo: Robert Bush
The Peace Creeps is the current musical project featuring former A’s captivating frontman Richard Bush. Richard and his A’s were the darlings of Philly in the ‘70s and early ‘80s and had the hits “After Last Night” and “A Woman’s Got The Power”, which was later recorded by both Clarence Clemons and Jennifer Holliday. They released two albums on Arista Records and toured nationally, but they disbanded due to disputes with their record company. After that Bush had a few other bands and then took a long hiatus to write and record. Finally, along with guitarist John Marchiano, bassist Roy Fisher and drummer Jeff Pancoast, The Peace Creeps were born. Bush and songwriting partner, AJay McLaughlin’s clever lyricism, along with their Elvis Costello–like wit, Faces–like looseness and the pop sensibilities of the Beatles are reasons for their appeal.

The Good Problems

The Good Problems are a seven-member band incorporating players from several seminal Philly groups. (KFloor, Love Syndicate, Stargazer Lily, Mike Pfeiffer and The Associates) Songwriter, Stephan Hayes sings and plays acoustic guitar backed by Chris Schutz and Mike Wexler on drums and bass, Mia Johnson on vocals and percussion, Matt Hayes on lead guitar, and Erin Ryan and Dave Gregorio on cello and fiddle. Hayes’ rhythmic lyrical style and acoustic wall of sound created by the multipart harmonies and string section create their unique sound. They released their first album “Dirty Beauty” in 2008. The House of Soul and Bone was recorded in 2011 but remained unreleased until 2023. The band was on an extended hiatus when Hayes lived abroad. They got back together and wrote a new song in late March 2020 and then, well you know. In 2023 they recorded EP23, a three-song internet-only collection that will be added to in 2024. You can listen to their music at https://thegoodproblems.bandcamp.com/
https://thegoodproblems.bandcamp.com/album/ep23

Jazz Bridge Presents CiBon and Friends
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
This is a free concert for Jazz Appreciation Month sponsored by Jazz Bridge.
CiBon Whiting is a powerful female vocalist who can perform just about any genre, from pop-classics to Top 40 hits. Her duo has performed at countless venues around the Philadelphia area, bringing her unique and sultry sound to the forefront of restaurants, clubs, and events.
@ciboninthecity
Philly Celebrates Jazz is the City of Philadelphia’s annual celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month each April that infuses Philadelphia’s neighborhoods with over 100 live jazz music, jazz-inspired block parties, jazz poetry events, jazz walking tours, and more. With over 100 programs happening throughout the city, there are dozens of opportunities for Philadelphians to celebrate our rich jazz history!

Swing that Cat
2024-04-19 20:00 - 22:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
General admission, doors open at 7:30pm
online $20, $25 at the door

Swing That Cat is a Sonic Cocktail of Jump Jive and Wail! Take Jump Blues and swizzle with Horny Swing, with a dash of Cabaret and a splash of Bourbon Street. This female-led band can shake it all up with rhythm and rumble that is guaranteed to make you leap off your seat and dance your tail off!

Born in Philly, Swing That Cat pounced on the scene as an original and uniquely engaging live act that has earned their stripes at more than 400 shows spanning NY TO DC, and on radio, podcasts, and streams around the world. Swing That Cat was a featured performer at the City of Philadelphia’s 4th of July, Musikfest, Live Nation All American BBQ, and twice selected by the City of Phila Office of the Arts for the PHL Live showcase of the Top 5 Jazz acts.

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Dueling Pianos: Shake Rattle Roll!
2024-04-13 20:00 - 23:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
General Admission
Doors open at 7pm, Show 8pm
New York’s favorite Dueling Piano show comes to Philly at The Fallser Club!
A high-octane fiesta that’s part rock show, part comedy show.

88 keys, thousands of songs, endless possibilities…
Time Out New York and New York Newsday both rave about our “catchy tunes”,”sing-able tracks” and “raucous sing-alongs!” It’s “a musical free for all!” Equal parts concert, comedy and cabaret – you’ll laugh along, dance along, and sing along!

What is Dueling Pianos?
Dueling Pianos is a concert, comedy show, and cabaret all rolled into one!

Dueling Pianos is an all-request, rock-and-roll party where YOU pick the playlist! Two top piano entertainers, mixing music, comedy and audience interaction in a sing-along, laugh-along, dance-along show! It’s everything from Billy Joel to Bon Jovi, Britney Spears to Bruno Mars!
Nothing is off-limits from pop, rock, country, hip-hop, hairbands, disco, punk rock, standards, show tunes – if you can hum it, we can do it!
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Tickets at Concert Crave
The Fallser Club is a 6,300 square foot community space and the location of East Falls.

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!

Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia
2024-04-12 19:00 - 22:00 | PA
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Kick-off Night

Step into a realm of sensory delight as you venture into the heart of Japanese culture at the Fallser Club! Enjoy the rhythmic beats of taiko drums, the melodic tones of Sanshin, a rare Okinawan musical instrument, and the enchanting plucks of the Koto, a traditional Japanese zither. Experience the lively Soran Bushi Dance, a Japanese sea shanty, and join in the chorus singing a cherry blossom song in Japanese. Be chanted by a special duo band curated exclusively for this Kick-off night.
As a final touch, immerse yourself in the intricate strokes and profound meaning of a unique Japanese calligraphy, adding a visual feast to this celebration of Japanese artistry and tradition. This Kick-off event is proudly sponsored by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, as part of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the vibrant tapestry of Japanese music and culture!

Calligraphy exhibition by Ebihara Rogen
Ebihara Rogen’s calligraphy piece, featured in this event, is a testament to his unparalleled mastery of brushwork and profound artistic expression. Through precise strokes and captivating movements, Rogen breathes life into characters, conveying a depth of emotion and meaning that transcends linguistic barriers. His works are in the collections of the Canadian Museum of History, the Japanese Embassy in France, the Daming Temple in China, the Shaanxi Provincial Museum of History, the Italian Embassy in Japan, and the Hotel Gajoen in Tokyo. If you want to witness firsthand how Ebihara creates this masterpiece, please join us at the Cherry Blossom Festival at West Fairmount Park, where Rogen will be demonstrating his craft live.
Mirai Yasuyama (Koto)
Mirai Yasuyama (Koto) first learned the iconic Japanese instrument in Tokyo at the age of seven from her grandmother. After moving to Philadelphia in 1997, Mirai has been performing Koto at many venues throughout the greater Philadelphia region, including the Shofuso, Japanese House and Garden. Mirai is an architect and served on the board of directors at the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia since 2015.

Keystone Japan Club
Keystone Japan Club (Sōran Bushi Dance and Chorus) is a group of passionate local students, international students from various countries, teachers, and residents who love Japanese cultures in the Main Line area. They regularly practice and showcase Japanese dances and songs, with a mission to help make Philadelphia one of the most culturally rich cities in the nation.

KyoDaiko
KyoDaiko (Japanese drumming ensemble), a community drumming ensemble rooted in the Philadelphia community, is driven by the passion for the art and the electrifying energy of the taiko drums. Founded in 2005, the group comprises dedicated volunteers who come from diverse backgrounds, united by a love for taiko. From traditional Japanese festivals to unique venues like roller derbies and dragon boat regattas, Kyodaiko’s performances resonate with audiences of all backgrounds. Through regular classes and workshops led by master teachers around the world, the ensemble continues to evolve and expand its repertoire, ensuring vibrant and enriching for both performers and spectators alike.
http://kyodaiko.com/

Rino Aise
Rino Aise (Sanshin), a native of Japan, initially studied Minyo (Japanese folk songs) with Ryushu Kubota, widely regarded as the most important teacher of the Hokkaido Folk Song Federation. After mastering Sanshin, a unique instrument with intimate and historical relation to Minyo, Rino has become a prominent artist capable of singing and playing Sanshin for Minyo, Japanese anime, and American folk songs. Rino and her band have been performing in the New York metropolitan area, for important events at the invitation of such institutions as the Consulate General of Japan in New York.
https://www.rinoaise.com/
Sakura Duo
Sakura Duo (Hiroko Obukuro & Greg Davis), a specially formed band for the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival, Kick-off event.

Greg Davis
Greg Davis, a seasoned guitar journeyman, has always let his music speak louder than words. From his early days playing in Philly’s vibrant music scene to captivating audiences in Japan, Davis’s dedication to his craft shines through. Alongside his Japanese wife, Michi, and his daughters Mizuki & Mia, Greg lived in Japan for seven years, immersing himself in the rich musical culture of the country. Having shared stages with local icons like Kenn Kweder and Beru Revue, Davis’s talent extends beyond borders and genres. With influences ranging from rock to jazz, his guitar prowess is unmatched. Whether gigging solo or jamming with friends, Davis’s passion for music remains undiminished. Now, as he continues to teach and perform, Davis’s musical legacy only grows stronger, leaving an indelible mark on every note he plays.

Hiroko Obukuro
Hiroko Obukuro, a native of Saga, Japan, brings a rich cultural heritage to her music. Hiroko’s diverse musical background, spanning Okinawan tunes, blues and jazz, showcases her vocal versatility. Having performed at many blues festivals in the Kyushu region of Japan, she has captivated audiences with her soulful performances. Beyond the stage, she shares her passion as a dedicated teacher at the Japanese Language School of Philadelphia.

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!

Angels & Saints- Eros and Awe Documentary
2024-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Doors at 3:30pm, Show at 4pm
General Seating
This is a free event. Please RSVP for capacity. Purchasing a ticket to donate is optional, but donations are appreciated to offset our costs and to ensure we can continue offering this important work.

Sex. Gender. Religion. Why are they so hard to talk about? What do they have in common?
A multi-award winning documentary called Angels and Saints-Eros and Awe has some of those answers.

Come join us for a viewing of the award-winning documentary film, followed by a panel discussion led by producers Rodney Whittenberg and Vic Compher, and will include Rev Bill Marchhiony and Rev Kari Olson.

Those who shared their perspective in the film on the topic of eros and spirituality include leading clergy, sex educators and therapists, and workshop leaders all around the gender and sexuality matrix. Each of these “messengers of wholeness” brings to the screen their heartfelt and sometimes hard-earned wisdom. That is why we call them our “Angels and Saints”.

The film has met with rave reviews as it has been screened at various faith communities, professional conferences, seminaries, and for the general public.

It addresses the psychic pain and damage that traditional institutional religions and American culture have for so many years inflicted by teaching that “the Spirit is good” but the “body is evil”. A recent example of this deep-seated cultural brokenness which often includes sexual/ institutional control in our society is the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, thereby taking away a woman’s right to control her body and future or make her own personal health care decisions. The ‘Don’t say Gay’ bill in Florida and the appalling attacks on trans people, as well as the idea of criminalizing drag events, speak volumes about why this film is timely. We also celebrate the Respect for Marriage Act, which overrides to a degree certain traditional biases and controls of sexual and interracial relationships. With DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) top of mind for a lot of people, the message in the film couldn’t be more timely.

This is an ideal film for people in the sex-positive community, the LGBTQ+ community, sex, gender, and consent educators, spiritual teachers, clergy and medical professionals, DEI consultants, as well as the general public.

Film trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqxAJuIUO2Q

Rodney Wittenberg composed most of the songs in the film.

This is a free event. Please RSVP for capacity. Purchasing a ticket to donate is optional, but donations are appreciated to offset our costs and to ensure we can continue offering this important work.

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!

Rock & Punk Trio: Bristoltooth, Wallace Tonight, & Valendina
2024-04-06 20:00 - 23:00 | PA
Doors open at 7pm

Bristoltooth
Bristoltooth is an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band was
formed in 2021 and consists of Cullen Wilson, Dom Lanza, Malek Blalock, and Sam
Tate.

Wallace Tonight
Wallace, Tonight! is a band from Philadelphia that plays music.

Valendina
Philly’s Valendina is the Dab Pen of Pop-Punk. Like the nicotine addiction you never
asked for, this quartet keeps you hooked and wanting more. With feel-good songs that
Karina, Tommy, Chase, and Eric have crafted together as a unit, these songs are
immediately relatable and remind us that pop-punk is not dead but thriving during an
age of revival. With tracks lad by Karina’s powerhouse voice that blends perfectly with
the mix of big drums, creative guitar licks, and crowd chants, they’ll make you want to
listen again and again.

OakFest 4
2024-04-05 20:00 - 23:59 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Doors open at 6:30pm Show at 8pm
Tickets $15 online, $20 at the door

Get ready for the most exciting event of the year – OakFest 4! Join us on Fri Apr 05 2024 at 3721 Midvale Ave for an unforgettable evening filled with music, food, and fun.

Experience the magic of live performances by local artists, as they take the stage to entertain you with their incredible talent. Dance the night away to your favorite tunes and let the music ignite your soul. From rock to pop to hip-hop we’ve got it all covered! Featured artists will include, hans., JT TOEK, ErDey, Raq Monét, Young MiL, Brandon White, Nez Beatz, Ren, OffBeat, Zaqq, and Muggavybez.

Bring your friends, family, and loved ones to this incredible event. OakFest 4 is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and share laughter with your favorite people. Don’t miss out on this epic celebration!

Mark your calendars and join us for OakFest 4 – the event you’ve been waiting for!

Ticket Link

Instagram & Twitter: @OakfestNJ

Open Mic Night
2024-03-31 18:00 - 21:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Doors open at 5:30pm
Come celebrate music and the arts at our open mic event. We provide open platform that welcomes all types of artists. We welcome and support all types of first-timers and experienced artists.
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.

An Evening of Women Singer Songwriters: Sarah Madden, Hannah Bug, and Every Heard
2024-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 | PA
Doors open at 7:30pm, Show at 8pm
$20 online, $25 at the door
Every Heard
Every Heard (Ev Reheard) is a Korean-American singer-songwriter with a unique voice. Growing up listening to her father’s classic country and mother’s Korean ballads, Ev discovered her own style by learning how to play guitar at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, where she won an open mic contest in 2017. While she came to Philadelphia to earn her degree in Speech Language Pathology, she made it her home to become a full-time musician and teaching artist. Her music is the vehicle she found to speak candidly about her mental health. She now illustrates music theory in order to inspire others to process and express their inner journeys as well.
everyheardmusic.com

Hannah Bug
After a life of utilizing songwriting as a sacred and personal form of self-soothing therapy, singer-songwriter “Hannah Bug” has finally emerged out of her bedroom and onto the stages of Philly’s most exciting, bustling music spots. The past few months have marked her debut as a performer sharing her unrelenting vision and deeply intimate, intentional lyricism with an audience. Both a gifted storyteller and writer at heart, Hannah Bug’s blissfully soulful vocals and spellbinding melodies tap into an authentic indie-soul territory akin to the likes of Banks, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Carla Morrison. With her first single “Change of Scenery”— a hopefully lamenting offering of raw moodiness— just around the bend, the fresh and up-and-coming songstress is busy penning her own timeless records in the studio while uniquely and seamlessly carving a path for herself. Stay tuned for what’s next. You won’t want to miss it.
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Sarah Madden

Sarah Madden is a Philly based singer songwriter with an emotive lyrical style and indie-folk feel to her music. She originates from the Florida/Georgia area, where she recently recorded her first EP with WBAZ Records, called “Therapy.” The first single from the EP, “Anxiety,” is deeply felt in its acoustic form, while angsty rock flares arise in other tracks such as “Melatonin.” She is currently working on an album, likely to be released this Fall. The album will lean more indie, while remaining anchored to the unrelentingly honesty that is the trademark of her songwriting.

Sarah Madden Spotify

Jette Planes with D.I.S.C. and Withheld
2024-03-15 20:00 - 22:30 | PA
Doors open at 7:00
Jette Planes

Formed in 2018, The Jette Planes are a Philadelphia-based rock band with elements of power pop, garage rock, indie, and much more intertwined into one sound. With their 2021 debut album “In The Movies’’ in their back pocket, they continue to create music and perform as a staple of the Philadelphia underground music scene. Band members include: Emmet Rigg (Guitar/Vocals), Toby McDonald (Bass/Vocals), and Gideon McDonald (Drums/Vocals)

D.I.S.C.

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Maeve & Quinn with Zoe Lemon and Emily Drinker
2024-03-10 19:00 - 21:30 | PA
Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
tickets online $15, $20 at the door
Maeve & Quinn

Described as “anything but ordinary” by the Chicago Tribune, MAEVE & QUINN is the duo of Chicago-based, Alaska-raised twin sisters Maris and Bryce O’Tierney, multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and composers. Maeve & Quinn’s music fuses alt rock, pop, and folk influences, distinguished by lyrical vocal harmonies and dynamic instrumental interplay. Classically trained (voice, guitar, violin, piano), the duo also draws on improvisation in their practice.
Maeve & Quinn’s collaboration as twin sisters is conversational and fluid between past and present. They bring together lyrics and melodies from their respective experiences for songs of layered perspective, addressing themes of memory, truth, and relationship. Maeve & Quinn’s music has a feeling of landscape, and draws from multiple points of origin: where the sisters grew up (Alaska), their country of heritage (Ireland), and present home (Chicago).
Maeve & Quinn have performed their music and poetry in concert with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Poetry Foundation; premiered their symphonic compositions with the Chicago Composers Orchestra and Anchorage Symphony Orchestra; and collaborated with dancers for film works, most recently with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Following their 2018 release something overheard, something overhead, their EP star-crossed (August 2021) was featured on Bandcamp’s ‘New & Notable’ releases. Their first full-length LP, Another Door, released September 2023.

Maeve & Quinn – Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeveandquinnmusic/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SqkD0v6HVvHds6DnJ4q6X?si=D_gZtxBTQGaBCrDN87D7Iw

Website: https://maeveandquinn.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/maeve-quinn/100064138325979/

Zoe Lemon

Hi! I’m Zoe and I write songs, refurbish my 1979 camper van, and try not to burn down the kitchen (seriously, I’m a terrible cook). While studying classical violin at university I discovered my true passion was songwriting … but I had devoted most of my childhood to refining my skills as an orchestral musician. It felt like an impossible shift and I packed up my minivan and left on a 9-month road trip where I wrote a collection of songs on my violin. Finally returning to Philly, I went into the studio with my friends at North Room Records to record these songs properly…and here’s the proof!
https://linktr.ee/zoh_notzoey
Emily Drinker

Emily Drinker is an independent, award-winning singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. She blends folk, pop, and rock with a high-energy band and soulful 3-part harmonies through live looping. Emily has been featured by NPR Music, Philadelphia’s WXPN, and played at many regional festivals including Firefly, Musikfest, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. In the last few years, Emily has opened for Pat Benatar, Rufus Wainwright, JD Souther (Linda Ronstadt, Eagles, James Taylor), Switchfoot, Joey Dosik (Vulfpeck) and Bakithi Kumalo (Paul Simon’s Graceland). In addition to a busy performance schedule in Philly and its surrounding areas, Emily enjoys working as a session vocalist doing sync work for national TV shows, and performing in half a dozen local bands.

emilydrinker.com
instagram.com/emilydrinker

ABSOLUTE PLEASURE with Queen Brittany and the Philly Drag Mafia
2024-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Doors open at 7:30 (7:15 for VIP), show starts at 8 (VIP Love Lounge at 7:30)

General admission $20 online, $25 at the door.

VIP $30 online, $35. at the door. Includes half-hour lounge time with the Queens, photos, a free signature cocktail, and your choice of premiere seating.

Give yourself over to “ABSOLUTE PLEASURE” with two fabulous shows hosted by Philly’s Queen Brittany Lynn and her amazing Philly Drag Mafia!
First set: The Whole Gory Story – well kind of…
A live singing tribute to our favorite moments of the Rocky Horror Show!
The second set features Brittany and her crew doing what they do best – a live singing drag and burlesque extravaganza!
So “DON’T DREAM IT- BE IT!” and get your tickets now!
Cast includes: Brittany Lynn (host), Burlesque artist Victoria Reno, vocalist Billy Cavallo, drag artist/singer Rocceaux, drag artist/vocalist Athena Chanteuse, and vocalist David Meyers-who played Riff Raff in the 1991 Philly tour of the live musical Rocky Horror Show with Brittany Lynn at the TLA on South Street!

Brittany Lynn

Victoria Reno

Rocceaux

Athena Chanteuse

https://phillydragmafia.com/

Philadelphia Rugby Football Club Variety Show Fundraiser
2024-03-03 17:00 - 20:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Tiered pricing $30 to $65
PRFC is heading on a rugby tour to Coach Izak’s motherland, South Africa in 2025! In order to help the team make this trip successful, PRFC will be hosting a variety show at The Fallser Club! A variety show is a show of theatrical entertainment with successive separate performances including but not limited to songs, dances, skits, and acrobatics, comedy, etc etc etc! There will be food and drinks for purchase and live entertainment!
The Philadelphia Rugby Football Club (PRFC), a registered 501 (c)(3), is the third oldest historically women’s rugby club in the nation and the oldest in the Philadelphia area. The club fields both a Women’s Club Division I and Division III 15s side in addition to both a competitive and social Summer 7s team.
Players of all experience levels are welcome! Email recruiting@philadelphiarugby.org to learn more!
Ticket link here
https://philadelphiarugby.org/
https://www.instagram.com/philadelphiarugby
https://www.facebook.com/PhiladelphiaRugby/

Sneaker Theatre Sole Selection Open Mic & Artist Showcase
2024-03-02 19:00 - 23:59 | PA
Doors open at 6:30pm show 7pm
Get tickets here
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Host: Exotic Wiz (@exoticw2)
Sounds: NvyGrn (@nvygrn)
If you have interest in performing. please contact @thesneakertheatre or fill out the opener and headliner form HERE. If you think you have what it takes to be on the big stage come show and prove. All submissions will not be accepted

Agenda
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet and Greet (OPEN MIC SIGN UP. LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE)
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
SHOW BEGINS (OPENER)
8:45 PM – 9:00 PM
INTERMISSION
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
SHOW CONT (OPENER)
9:45 PM – 10:00 PM
INTERMISSION
10:00 AM – 10:45 PM
SHOW CONT (OPENER)
10:45 PM – 11:15 PM
INTERMISSION
11:15 PM – 12:00 AM (+1 day)
SHOW CONT (HEADLINER)

GET TICKETS HERE

Anthony Gomes: High Voltage Blues
2024-03-01 20:00 - 22:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own. The Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames. Over the years, he’s toppled the Billboard Blues Chart at #1, earned the endorsement of legends such as B.B. King, tallied tens of millions of streams, and packed shows on multiple continents.
In 2022, he makes his Rat Pak Records debut with High Voltage Blues, amplifying his soul and spirit like never before. “I’ve learned how to embrace my voice as a guitarist and as a singer,” he states. “I understand who I am, and I use my strengths to my advantage. I have a blues soul and a rock ‘n’ roll heart. I love to jump back and forth between both with a modern day approach. When I play rock, it’s got a little more dust to it. I just try to be the best me I can be. So, I’m the best Anthony Gomes impersonator out there,” he grins. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, he fell in love with music as a kid, listening to everyone from Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix to Jeff Beck and Eddie Van Halen.
At 14 years old, Anthony gravitated to the guitar and his relationship with the instrument was born. After grinding it out, his chops caught the attention of B.B. King’s bus driver at a jam night. Blown away, the driver introduced him to B.B. who invited him to open up a string of tour dates in 2005. Gaining invaluable knowledge from “The King,” he went on to share the stage with the likes of Buddy Guy, Robert Plant, Joe Bonamassa, Heart, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and more. Along the way, his concert attendees have included Academy® Award winner Morgan Freeman, John Goodman, and Vince Vaughn as well as Eric Clapton, to name a few.
2018’s Peace, Love & Loud Guitars vaulted to #1 on the iTunes Top Blues Albums Chart and #1 on Amazon Music’s New Release Blues Chart. Meanwhile, Guitar World readers voted him one of “The 30 Best Blues Guitarists in the World Today” in 2019, and the publication noted, “Gomes is another power player who is at his best when his gear is in the scorched earth between blues and rock.” After seven consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart, Containment Blues marked his second #1 on the respective chart in 2020.
During 2021, he signed to Rat Pak Records and assembled High Voltage Blues, re-recording fan favorites from previous releases and cutting three new tunes. On five tracks, Ray Luzier of Korn and Billy Sheehan [Mr. Big, David Lee Roth, The Winery Dogs] handled drums and bass, respectively. Co-produced by Anthony and Peter Carson, sessions went down in St. Louis and Nashville. “We had a lot of fun rocking these songs up,” he observes. “As an artist, it was great to circle back to some of my past work and look at it from a different perspective. Billy and Ray really pushed the way I play guitar, and they added a whole new element with a little insanity. When people ask me what I sound like, I say, ‘If B.B. King was in AC/DC, that’s what it would be’. That’s High Voltage Blues in a nutshell.”
In the end, Anthony Gomes is just the kind of guitar hero we need for today. “I’m either the last of a dying breed or the start of a new revolution,” he smiles. “I still believe in a world of guitar heroes. I strive for a world where you don’t have to be 19 years old to sell a lot of records and tickets and to make a statement. I’m one of those people who doesn’t think rock, or the blues is dead. I’m looking for fresh ways to bring them together. I’m at the table rolling the dice all in the name of blues and rock ‘n’ roll. I know there’s never been a more exciting time for music, and I’m here for the journey.”

Open Mic Night with host Jeff Sabalski
2024-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | PA
Doors open at. 5:30pm
Come celebrate music and the arts at our open mic event. We provide an open platform that welcomes all types of artists.
We welcome and support all types of first-timers and experienced artists.
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.

The Dead Flowers with Proper Shapes & DarkFly
2024-02-24 20:00 - 22:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm.
Dead Flowers

Frontman Zach Tyler sums it up pretty well in his intro: “We are The Dead Flowers and we play rock ‘n’ roll!” Formed in 2015, this versatile and skilled group out of South Jersey earned their chops and a following in New Brunswick, NJ, where they attended Rutgers. The current lineup includes founding members Zach (vocals, guitar), and John (drums), along with Ryan Aubrey on guitar, Kevin McCall on bass.
https://linktr.ee/Thedeadflowersmusic
Proper Shapes

Proper Shapes delivers a classically influenced blend of art rock and theatrical progressive pop. All South Jersey transplants to Philadelphia, Proper Shapes has built an enthusiastic community by valuing collaboration and artistic connection across disciplines and genres.
Proper Shapes (under original name Nipper the Band) was born when Paul LoPresti and Jeffrey Glenn met through mutual friends in the South Jersey music scene. Their collaboration yielded their first single “Charlatans” which the duo promoted with their first public performance at South Jersey festival Beardfest 2017 open mic. In summer 2017 they added drummer Chris Sannino, another South Jersey native, and began playing shows in the Philadelphia area.
Bandcamp
Facebook
Spotify
Instagram
YouTube

DarkFly

Formed at Drexel in June 2021, DarkFly tastefully fuses elements of hair metal and glam rock. Comprised of Ted Halligan (vocals), Nicky Adams (guitars), Cole Seidel (guitars), Aron Feller (keyboards), Will Rainow (bass), and Steve Valentino (drums) the group has only grown closer over the past three years. In late 2021, the band released their first two singles, “Livin’ Wild” and “Believe.” They spent 2022 writing and producing eight more songs to complete a ten-song album, “Never Gonna Stop,” which was released in April 2023. Still residing in Philadelphia, DarkFly is ready to share their energetic and catchy arrangements with audiences across the city and beyond.”

Links:
Instagram
Spotify
Apple Music
Youtube

The Fallser Club is a 6,300 square foot community space and the location of East Falls Forward. East Falls Forward (EFF) is a registered community organization (RCO) with a pro-urban mission: a dedication to making East Falls a walkable, sustainable neighborhood with attractive places to eat, shop, and do business.

If you purchased a ticket, we have you on our guest list, please just tell us your name when you come in for the show.
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!

CHAFA TOWN X THE MACHINE PHILLY
2024-02-23 20:00 - 23:59 | PA
CHAFA TOWN X THE MACHINE PHILLY PRESENTS LIVE @ THE FALLSER CLUB.
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door
Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm
for tickets go to CHAFA TOWN
Headlining acts include:

Deem Spencer

Meltycanon

Vayda

Mijita

Jet Fuel Soda

Shemar Pierre

DJ / Sounds by Brick Ashley

Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door
for tickets go to CHAFA TOWN

Reimagining Safety Documentary
2024-02-18 16:00 - 19:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Doors at 3:00, Show at 4
General Seating
This is a free event. Please RSVP for capacity. Purchasing a ticket to donate is optional, but donations are appreciated to offset our costs and to ensure we can continue offering this important work.
REIMAGINING SAFETY
This event is being co-sponsored by Labor for Black Lives Coalition and The Fallser Club.

Come join us for a viewing of the award-winning documentary film, Reimagining Safety and a panel discussion led by Seth Anderson-Oberman with filmmaker Matthew Solomom and a panel of local experts.
https://www.reimaginingsafetymovie.com/ for more information on the movie and to watch the trailer.
Worldwide protests following the 2020 murder of George Floyd included calls to defund or abolish the police until a sharp rise in crime gave politicians and police supporters the fuel they needed to suppress the movement. Unfortunately, a detailed conversation about transforming public safety was never had. In this film (shot on iPhone), 10 experts discuss how policing and incarceration create more harm than good, why the system persists, and what changes can be made to make everyone safe.
In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, director Matthew Solomon returned to school to earn a master’s degree in Public Administration in order to better position himself to use his privilege and access to help work towards positive social change. In his MPA program, Matthew began applying the coursework regarding sustainability and workable societies to the issues of policing and incarceration. He thought this would be a step away from filmmaking, however, his academic advisors suggested he create a documentary film for his thesis project. “Reimagining Safety” is that film.
Film Interviews include:
Dr. Jody Armour – The Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California
Nikki Blak – Sociologist, anti-racism educator, and Inglewood born and raised
Sennett Devermont – “Mr. Checkpoint,” police auditor and founder of the AFTP Foundation
George Gascón – Los Angeles County District Attorney
Jose Gutierrez – Licensed social worker, therapist, and Restorative Justice practitioner
Dr. El Jones – Professor and co-author of “Defunding the Police – Planning the Way Forward for the HRM”
Hadiya Kennedy – Former detective at the Los Angeles Police Department
Hawk Newsome – Co-founder of Black Lives Matter NY and Black Opportunities
Gina Viola – former LA Mayoral candidate who ran on an abolition platform
Alex S Vitale – Professor, law enforcement expert, and author of “End of Policing”

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!

Jaffna World Music Ensemble
2024-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Show at 8pm, doors open at 7pm
tickets $20 online, $25 at the door
(online tickets end at 7pm)
Jaffna is an acoustic, ethnic fusion ensemble that plays original music. This Philadelphia-based world music ensemble combines instrumentation and influences from the Middle East, India, and anywhere else that inspires them. With roots in the early 1990s, the group maintains its distinct style with original compositions and improvisations that stretch the boundaries of their respective cultures. Jaffna has produced 2 CDs of original music and its members maintain a high level of activity in many world music projects such as Barakka, One, Hindugrass, Arehm and Atzilut.
Jaffna musicians have created a musical universe with oud, guitar, tabla, and dumbek, where they can all argue, eat and stay good friends. Along with the strong Mid-East and Indian flavor come unmistakable flamenco, rock, Balkan, and jazz influences, the result of jamming in and around the vibrant Philadelphia world music scene for years.

Jaffna Sites:
Facebook
Reverb Nation
Videos:
Scrapple TV Documentary
YouTube Page
The Fallser Club is a 6,300 square foot community space and the location of East Falls Forward. East Falls Forward (EFF) is a registered community organization (RCO) with a pro-urban mission: a dedication to making East Falls a walkable, sustainable neighborhood with attractive places to eat, shop, and do business.

If you purchased a ticket, we have you on our guest list, please just tell us your name when you come in for the show.
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!

Flora & Fauna: A Multicultural Immersive Art and Music Experience
2024-02-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door.
FLORA & FAUNA Is a multicultural immersive experience that combines music, art, spoken word, and sound healing to celebrate Afro History Month. This exhibition is a sociological commentary on Afro Empowerment, Social Justice, women’s empowerment, and worldly happenings in the Afro Communities. The title “Flora and Fauna’ refers to the nature of perceiving humans as plants & animals and the unique beauties they offer to the world through their talents when they bloom. We will have food, music, live model painting, Adinkra tattoos, and vendors with art, jewelry, skincare, and sundries.
Overall, the ‘Flora & Fauna’ exhibition invites the viewer on an introspective & celebratory journey of their life sequences and asks them to consider a more conscious connection to the self, plants, animals, and the world they live in.
The term ‘Afro’ as used in Flora & Fauna is an umbrella term coined by African Artist & Curator UNAPXLXGETIC as a means to unite people of all African descendants who are scattered around the globe due to the African diaspora. This is not a term used as a replacement for ‘Blacks’ but a uniting term that pays homage to the African Culture and Heritage that we all share… Feel free to reach out to UNAPXLXGETIC directly to learn more www.unadesign.co/contact
Music
The Gambian Griots

The Gambin Griots: Jali Bakary Konteh and Mafu Conteh will play Kora, balafon, talking drum, and calabash – all traditional Mandinka instruments. Some songs are about people and events centuries back, with morals, proverbs, and stories told with the rhythm of rap. Listen to them play a song here, see their kora demonstration here, or watch Jali talk about playing the calabash here.
“Truly unique harmonizing polyrhythmic duets, backing bilingual storytelling and Mandinka dance moves.” – Marc Pevar, tour manager.
“ … these two world-class artists … carry one of the most profound musical legacies of West Africa proudly into the 21st century.” – Afropop Worldwide Magazine
Karen Smith and Friends

Karen “Magic Fingaz” Smith, Brooklyn Native, and Philly Resident, is a Professional Percussionist, Playwright, Poet, Director, Teaching Artist, Curator, and now Pie-Maker!!! Karen is a recipient of several grants including Leeway Foundation’s Art and Change and Illuminate the Arts Grants . Ms. Smith is the Founder, Artistic Director, and Lead Percussionist of Weez the Peeples and Sistahs Laying Down Hands Collectives. Called “Sounds of Freedom” by Philadelphia Inquirer, Ms. Smith has worked with many individual artists, groups, theatrical production companies, studio recordings and this past October with Penn Medicine Breast Cancer Research and Breast Cancer Surgeon, Dr. Monique Gary called ‘Breastival’ a week-long of events centered around Breast Cancer Awareness. As of August 1, 2023, I’m delighted to share that I’ve received a Pew Fellowship from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage!! “Collaborations are the essence of my creative Journey and I am sure so many to come. It feels like a highlight sharing OMAZING energies with some much creativity around the globe! Impossible is Possible is my daily mantra!”
www.karensmithdrums.com
Facebook Karen Smith
Instagram @karensmithdrums

Featured Artist: UNAPXLXGETIC

UNAPXLXGETIC is a Conscious Creator. He creates to Heal, Nurture and Cultivate a prosperous Afro-Human mentality through mindful colors. His artworks are creative, thoughtful & expressive. He strives to Educate, Elevate, and Inspire progressive conversations throughout his work.
unadesign.co
instagrtam @unapxlxgetic
Vendors
We are also still open to hosting more vendors! If you are interested in being a vendor for this event please fill out the form through this link.

Open Mic Night
2024-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Come celebrate music and the arts at our open mic event. We provide open platform that welcomes all types of artists. We welcome and support all types of first-timers and experienced artists.
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.

Bakithi Kumalo's Graceland Experience Plus Insider Pre-show Chat
2024-01-20 19:00 - 23:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Insider Pre-show chat with legendary bassist Bakithi Kumalo who performed on Paul Simon’s classic Grammy award-winning “Graceland” album. Hear about Paul Simon’s controversial choice to record Graceland in South Africa and Bakithi’s experience of being a part of creating this iconic album.
There will be plenty of time for Q & A.
The Musical Performance
Bakithi Kumalo’s Graceland Experience always brings the most talented artists together for the ultimate musical experience that promises to move you in multiple ways. A joyful musical journey from the Roots and Rhythms of South Africa presented by bassist Bakithi Kumalo.
Found at the heart and soul of modern-day anthems that have shaped our sense of music and culture as we know it, award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Bakithi Kumalo (Bah-Gee-Tee Koo-Ma-Low) is ranked among the top 50 bass players in the world by Bass Player Magazine.
Born in the Soweto township of Johannesburg, South Africa, and surrounded by relatives who loved music and actively performed, with traditional African rhythms and acappella vocal groups all around him. Kumalo learned to follow the groove of the bass lines and developed licks based on the left-hand work of accordion players in the township bands. Landing his first job at the age of seven filling in for his uncle’s bass player, he continued to work as a session musician in South Africa during the 1970s and early 1980s and was soon recognized as a top session bassist, accompanying international performers during their South African tours.
Introduced to Paul Simon through producer Hendrick Lebone during recording sessions for the Graceland album in 1985, Kumalo traveled with Simon to New York to finish the record. Following accompaniment on the premier tour, he spent several years commuting between Soweto and New York City before permanently settling in the United States.
With a career spent touring alongside artists including Hugh Masekela, the Grateful Dead, Sting, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, Derek Trucks, Miriam Makeba, and many others, his abilities extend to his solo work as a singer, percussionist, pianist, and songwriter—in addition to his bass playing—presenting a culmination of diverse influences from throughout his life. Touring regularly with Simon throughout his career, Kumalo has recorded with and performed alongside artists including Joan Baez, Cyndi Lauper, Hugh Masekela, Herbie Hancock, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Brecker, Grover Washington Jr., Mickey Hart, and Disney’s The Lion King.
Best known for his groundbreaking bass line in “You Can Call Me Al,” pocket grooves from “Boy In The Bubble” and “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,” and his overall big bass sound, Kumalo has also released several solo albums. His most recent project had him working alongside producer Maxfeld Gast and Militia Hill to create What You Hear Is What You See.
