The Fallser Club

The Dead Flowers with Proper Shapes & DarkFly
2024-02-24 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
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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.”

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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
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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.
