The Fallser Club

A Soulful Gift to the Community: Music Workshop & Finale Concert with The Black Breath Collective
2025-08-23 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door (Online ticket sales end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)
Performer ticket $15: includes three rehearsals and your star time on stage!!

COME SING WITH US!

A Soulful Gift to the Community: Music Workshop & Finale Concert
Led by Waverly Alston – 30+ Years of Inspiring Voices
Songs include “We Are the One,” “Be Ever Wonderful,” ” O-o-h Child,” and many more!!! In community, things are going to get easier…
With special neighborhood guests including Bethlehem Roberson, Warren B. Cooper, and Christopher Murray.
Have you ever wanted to be part of something bigger than yourself? To feel the power of voices rising together in harmony, laughter, and purpose?
Join us for a community music workshop and finale concert — a heart-opening experience where we’ll come together as neighbors, friends, and fellow music lovers to sing, connect, and celebrate the joy of collective sound.

What to Expect:• Learn to sing choral-style in a warm, welcoming environment• Discover how to listen, blend, and breathe as one voice• Sing your favorite songs — with uplifting twists of fun, joy, and soulful reflection• No experience necessary — just bring your heart and your voice!
Your Guide: Waverly Alston, MA, with over 30 years of experience, Waverly Alston has taught everyone from professional vocalists to first-time singers what it means to sing in community — not just to hit the notes, but to find harmony in humanity.
The Grand Finale Concert:Cap it all off with a powerful performance for the community — a moment of unity, joy, and celebration that will lift spirits and remind us what’s possible when we raise our voices together.
Workshop Dates:
Thursday August 21 6pm to 9pm at The Fallser Club
Friday August 22 at East Falls Presbyterian Church 3800 Vaux Street
Saturday, August 23rd 10am to 12pm at The Fallser Club
Finale Concert: August 23 8pm (singers should arrive at 6:30pm)
Come as you are. Leave lifted. This is more than a music workshop — it’s a reminder of what we can create together.

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Can’t make all the rehearsals? Don’t give up. Write a note on the Google form to work it out with Waverly.
More questions? Reach out to director@thefallserclub.com

Waverly Alston, Jr.

Waverly Alston, Jr., MA, is a seasoned music minister, composer, and community leader with over 25 years of experience in gospel music and healing-centered engagement. He is the founder of the Black Breath Collective, a powerful ensemble of professional vocalists dedicated to inspiring through music. The group has performed at major venues including the Kimmel Center, Annenberg Center, FOX Television, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Waverly’s work goes beyond performance—he leads community gospel workshops that rekindle the love of singing and deepen the understanding of gospel’s spiritual roots. As an outreach minister, ministry consultant, adjunct professor, and master’s-level therapist, he brings together music, therapy, and faith to foster transformation, especially among urban male populations. His passion lies in creating spaces where music meets healing, and where communities are reawakened to purpose and possibility.

Bethlehem Roberson

Bethlehem Roberson is an exceptionally talented singer/songwriter/Vocussionist from the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Raised in an actively church-going family, she watched her father and uncles’ gospel group, “The Traveling Disciples” Gospel Quartet, she became steeped in the traditions of gospel music. In 2000, she came back to her Hebrew culture and merged her highly emotive gospel background with the formally studied traditions of Judaism.

Inspired more by male vocalists than female artists, Bethlehem draws influences from singers like Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, Marvin Gaye, and D’Angelo. For her, men tend to use their voices expressively in ways that intrigue her. As an artist she created Vocuussionism by simply not being able to play any music instrumentation and so she relied on her bodily ability to authentically create the music and rhythms she was hearing in her head. As a writer, her studies of the Torah and other sacred Hebrew texts, teach her that words have sacred power and must be used wisely and carefully. This has significantly influenced her approach to expressing the common human story.

Warren B. Cooper

Warren B. Cooper is a seasoned Performance Artist from Philadelphia, PA who is a dedicated voice for Justice-Peace. He is a Musician, Composer, Producer and Broadcaster, who runs a Production Company (Music Media Ministry) that creates and produces Sacred Justice Media Arts. As the oldest
son of Rev. Dr. J. Jerome Cooper Warren grew up on the front lines, and on the cutting edge, of The Movement. His worldview was shaped by the dual reality of growing up as a Black male in the shadow of Philadelphia’s 1964 race riots, and the influence of his father’s commitment to reaching (from a Spiritual Center) across cultures and sectors to build bridges of Beloved Community.

Warren’s entire career as an Artist has been based on the principle of using Music and Art to present Faith-Focused Solutions to Issues of Injustice, and to building those bridges of Beloved Community. Warren has been a professional musician since the age of 9. With roots in a wide diaspora of traditions, his performance presentation is a gumbo of distinctive artistry. As a vocal specialist, he reaches to give voice to the matters of Spiritual Awakening, Human Rights, and the Sanctity of our Planet. Since 1995 he has been producing events like Doing Church…with Jazz; The Philadelphia Jazz Nativity (An Interfaith Celebration of the Christ Principle); the Balm In Gilead Jazz Worship Series; A Biblical Celebration of Jazz; the Jazz Vesper of Thanksgiving and Christmas
Live! All were calibrated to translate Justice Principles of Peace through a focused (inter)faith lens and connect ‘ways of Seeing’ with tangible ways of Being (becoming) one Human Community.

Warren has released eight (8) music recording projects in various genres. Doing Church…with Jazz; Follow The Star; Reconciliation…Bringing It All Back Together; Healing Through Worship In Praise; Guitars & Voices…Talking About Choices; Christmastime 2 Creation; and The Liturgical Worship & Songbook – Volume 1 all preceded the latest addition to his discography – a Jazz release entitled The Permanently Peaceful Project – A Musical Practicum For Peace, (on Peace and Harmony Records – available on all music streaming platforms). This release is the soundtrack for the TAKE 5: Stop Violence Campaign. Warren serves as the founding Coordinator for the Campaign that promotes his TAKE 5 Violence De-Escalation Protocol. Warren is also a member of the Executive Leadership Team for the Justice Center for Sacred Theological Studies (formerly the Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary). For 28 years he was
the founding host and producer of OVATIONS Gospel Music Radio on the Temple National Public Radio Network. With careers in Pennsylvania state politics, New Church Development Ministry and Community Organizing, Warren has also served as a Teaching Artist for the Ensemble Arts Philly
Education Program, and as an Arts Administrator for the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, where he is about to begin an Artist Residency.

As a performance artist, content creator and musician, Warren pursues virtuosity as an ultimate vehicle of expression. His wide array of experience and his passion for Human Rights, Environmental Justice and Spiritual Health, yields a uniquely flavored approach to putting a Message In The Music. As a Movement Activist, he continues to blend boundaries and create safe, open and intentional spaces for conversations that incubate possibilities for Pathways to Peaceful Ways of Being.

Christopher Murray

Christopher Murray is a soulful jazz and blues singer based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While influenced by artists such as Al Jarreau, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Will Downing, and Stevie Wonder, his voice always aims to be one-of-a-kind through countless years of experience singing for church and all around the city. His backing band, Soul Frequency, ranging anywhere from 4 to 10 musicians at a time, incorporates a mix of genres surrounding the jazz bubble, from R&B to latin to hip-hop rap and more. It’s because of Chris Murray’s powerful singing and the versatility of the individuals in Soul Frequency that they are able to deliver fresh, theatrical, and original takes on popular classic hits such as Summertime, Nature Boy, My Way, and many more. Chris Murray & Soul Frequency always strive to perform at festivals and major venues where they know the frequencies of souls resonate with their music the most. No matter what kind of crowd, Chris Murray is no stranger to always welcoming a crowd in ways they can be heartfelt by whatever happens on stage. The debut album, “CLASSICS,” released in January 2025 on all streaming platforms. Two singles for the album were released prior (“I Just Dropped By to Say Hello” and “My Way”), and there are also two official music videos from the album (“I Just Dropped By to Say Hello” and “Summertime”

David Streim

David Streim is a pianist based in Philadelphia. He has performed and recorded with a long list of artists and bands over the past 25 years, including Amos Lee, Townhall, Chris Kasper, Slowey and the Boats, Red Skiles Country Ramblers, Pretend Collective, Marc Silver, Perseverance Jazz Band, Modern Inventors, and many others.

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Tara Michel and Radio Poetica
2025-08-17 16:00 - 20:00
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. (Online sales end at 2:30pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 3:30pm

Tara Michel & Poetica

Tara Michel
Born in Scranton PA, daughter of Andrea and Bill Arnold, two musicians, from a family tree of musicians going back all the way to the civil war; she was saturated with music from the womb. Her first public performance was in church at the age of four, directed by her grandmother Edna Mitchell a renowned gospel and opera singer, who classically trained Tara. She charmed the audience with her talent and spunk, and it seemed she was indeed destined for the stage, where now she says she is most comfortable.
Tara relocated to Newark, NJ at the age of five, when Hip Hop began to flourish and take root in the hearts of the youth, and Tara was no exception. Her musical influences included Barbara Streisand, Nancy Wilson, Patti Labelle, Donnie Hathaway, Whitney Houston, Lou Rawls, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Lisa Fischer, and Phyllis Hyman. She began her professional career at fifteen, recording with producer Guy Vaughn. Then, started singing in Scranton PA as a professional lead singer with Paul Labelle in bands Exact Change and All that Jazz, as well as performing with Marko Marcinko, Dough Smith, Jimmy Waltich and Jim Cullen.
Tara has written and recorded hundreds of songs, including her debut album Sister of the Same with producer Corrine Preno. Her genuine passion for creating and performing music, coupled with her sincerity and humility, makes her a truly inspiring artist.

Poetica

Love is My Religion ❤️‍🔥 Music is My Ministry
Philly’s Minist-Her Of Music: Poetica Bey “She Jay” Auntie Pop
The Minister of Music 10 am sharp in Philadelphia on FM Radio WJYN 98.5Fm can be heard echoing “The Poetica Bey Show” SheJay Saying ” Love is My Religion” and Music is My Ministry” and Donny Hathaway, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Norman Connors and Old Dirty Bastard of the WU Agree Too.
The unpredictable format of Foundational Musical Geniuses, whose work is peppered throughout the broadcast, brings to mind love bubbles.
She may spin a theme of duets and bet on it spiraling into angelic sounds of pleasing positivity to the point of being Maya Angelou’s speeches. This spoken word specialist has a special relationship with the radio.
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Caroline Quinn EP Release Party with KIKASHIMA and Fiona Mchugh
2025-08-16 19:30 - 22:00
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. (online tickets end at 6:00pm on the day of the show)

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Caroline Quinn

With her indie/alternative sound, Caroline draws her listeners in with hard-hitting emotional lyrics, paired with a powerful melody. She takes people on a journey through each song and centers many of her themes around mental health in a modern day society. She is currently based in Philadelphia and released her most recent single “Moonlight in the Day” in August on all streaming platforms.
For fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, Maggie Rogers, Lizzy McAlpine, and Rachel Chinouriri

kiKASHIMA

Fresh off the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest On The Road Show and featured on WXPN’s Key Studio Sessions, Kikashima is the band and moniker of Mexican-Japanese-Californian singer/songwriter, Carissa Matsushima. Now based in Philadelphia, Kikashima is made up of equal parts legacy and rebellion. They are a sensuous power trio that boasts heart-breaking melodies, down-to-earth lyrics and grooves that move both body and soul thanks to Parker St. Charles on bass and Max Azarmehr on drums. Dropping hints of funk, soul, and folk, their music is as multi-faceted and unique as Kikashima herself, whose gorgeous vocals range from whisper to wail, all in the name of beauty, grief, and the courage to feel everything.

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Fiona McHugh

Fiona McHugh is a singer-songwriter whose music blends raw intimacy with sharp truth. Haunting and honest, her songs live at the crossroads of heartbreak and defiance, telling stories that sting and shimmer. Expect stripped-down sets, confessional lyrics, and a voice that never flinches.

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Charm City Poetry Slam
2025-08-12 19:00 - 23:00
Charm City Slam is one of the nation’s most talked-about poetry experiences. This is a space for current and new fans of poetry!

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M Sparks Rosedale EP Release Show with Kyle Swartzwelder
2025-08-10 19:00 - 21:00
Tickets $15 online, $20 at the door (online sales stop at 6:30pm on the day of the show)

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M Sparks

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“In the enchanting realm of folk-inspired storytelling, M Sparks emerges as a captivating newcomer, wielding a musical pen dipped in sincerity. His latest song, “That Little Seed,” serves as the title track to the debut album, a poignant creation that germinated after a soul-stirring encounter with a Jane Goodall podcast. Drawing comparisons to legendary figures like Townes Van Zandt and John Prine, M Sparks doesn’t just echo their influences but weaves them into a sonic tapestry uniquely his own. The acoustic arrangement and the warm sincerity in his vocals invite listeners into an intimate space, as if M Sparks is sharing tales around a bonfire.” That’s what Certified Bop said about M Sparks’ debut album in 2022. Since then fans have been eager for more from this new artist.
After traveling to Nashville to record new music in early 2025, new music is indeed forthcoming. M Sparks worked with Dean Miller, son of Roger Miller, on these new recordings that will be turned into two EPs. The first 5-song EP, Rosedale, will be released in 2025 and another 5-song EP will be released in 2026.
The title Rosedale pays homage to the street in East Nashville where he and his wife stayed during the recording sessions. “I wanted to immerse myself in the culture of East Nashville and stay away from the Downtown area and other tourists.” Dean handpicked some of the finest session musicians in the biz for the recordings. Both Jenee Fleenor (fiddle) and Craig Young (bass) were nominated for the 2025 ACM Awards for their respective categories. The group worked out of Sound Emporium Studio in Nashville which most recently saw success with recordings of Sierra Farrell and Ringo Star. It’s also a former studio of Cowboy Jack Clement. “During the weeks leading up to the recording session, I watched ‘Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement’s Home Movies’ a few times, trying to make sure I summoned the good ghost of Cowboy. I think it worked.” The result in this sophomore effort is nothing less than stunning. While the inevitable influence of Townes and Prine is still detectable, the songs have a signature style that harkens back to artists who graced that very same studio so many years ago. “I was slightly intimidated by the photos of my heroes that lined the walls there, but I also said to them, ‘Alright y’all, let’s do this!’ The atmosphere in the room was so comfortable and the session musicians nailed the sound and vibe I was looking for and the flow was great. We recorded eight songs on the first day!”
These new recordings have definitely raised the bar for M Sparks and we are looking forward to how it is received by listeners. As M Sparks said, “Alright y’all, let’s do this!”

Important Dates:
“How Far They Go” Single Release: 7/11
“Knock ‘Em Out John” Single Release: 7/25
Rosedale EP Release: 8/8

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Kyle Swartzwelder

A veteran of the folk scene, award-winning songwriter Kyle Swartzwelder has been winning audiences over with his deft lyrical storytelling and dynamic live performances. Kyle began his career in the coffee shops around the University of Delaware with his father’s 1968 Ovation Balladeer. After several years of cultivating his songwriting, Kyle moved on to the folk clubs and coffeehouses in the Philadelphia region and quickly developed a reputation as a top-notch songwriter and performer.
Recommended if you like – Jeffrey Foucault, Josh Ritter, Ryan Bingham, John Moreland, early Jackson Browne, early Neil Young.
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Clarksville

Clarksville is an Indie-Alt-Copuntry band that used to be compared to Steve Earle and Husker Du in the same sentence. Add the Stone Coyotes to that description please.
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Mackenzie Johnson with Stefan Weiner and Emerson Woolf
2025-08-09 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online and $25 at the door (Online tickets end at 6:30 on the day of the show)
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Mackenzie Johnson

Mackenzie Johnson is a folk-pop singer-songwriter who hails from Philadelphia, PA. She became known for the acoustic covers and original songs she posted on her YouTube channel. To date, Mackenzie’s channel boasts over 600K subscribers and 70 million video views. Her sharp yet vulnerable poetic wit, punchy pop hooks, and warm vocal timbre shine through each and every song she crafts. Mackenzie may be a seasoned musician with professional history as a published songwriter in Nashville, a natural performer with television experience under her belt, and a savvy artist of the digital age, but strip it all away and at the heart of it you’ll find a girl and her guitar.

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Stefan Weiner

Stefan Weiner is an NYC-based queer indie folk singer-songwriter. He mixes the immediacy of classic songwriting with the intimacy of a quiet conversation with a friend. He was a Top Shelf finalist in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest 2024. Stefan’s work has received critical acclaim in publications like Forbes, The Advocate, American Songwriter, among many others. He has also shared the story of his journey through medical mystery and back to music on various podcasts such as This Is Actually Happening and RISK!
Through his music, Stefan creates space for people to access a deeper vulnerability. He is open and honest about his experiences with chronic pain, love, loss and his queer journey. Audience members often approach Stefan after shows to share stories from their own lives and tell him how much they connected to a certain song or how a lyric brought them to tears. Stefan has also found some viral fame through a series of bawdy gay folk songs for social media, continuing to put his queerness in the foreground, but with a little humor too. How Lucky You Are, Stefan’s debut full-length album, came out this past May on Better Company Records.

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Emerson Woolf

Emerson Woolf is a New Jersey-based songwriter whose solo performances blur the lines between Americana and indie pop. With lyrics that explore love, the comedy of life and the search for belonging, her performance is both emotive and energetic. Best known as the frontwoman of Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones, she brings the same intimate storytelling and sharp lyricism to the stage on her own—offering a stripped-back but no less powerful version of the songs that have been turning heads since the band’s debut EP Not a Good Woman.

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Philly Song Phriday: Meghan Cary, Katie Dahl, and Grace Morrison
2025-08-08 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. (online tickets end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)
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Meghan Cary

Meghan Cary didn’t mean to be a musician. But when her fiancé unexpectedly died, she picked up his guitar, figured out how to play it, and wrote her debut record, earning her Billboard Magazine’s esteemed Critic’s Choice Award. “I wrote my grief into music and sang my way out of the abyss.I keep making music to help others connect with their own stories and find their joy.”
Her album, SING LOUDER, debuted in the top 10 on the US/International Folk DJ Chart, and John Platt of WFUV extols, “These times require songs of compassion and commitment. Meghan has several which inspire us to reach our higher selves, and she sings them with such infectious joy you can’t resist joining in.”
With masterful storytelling and award-winning songs, Cary creates a live music experience that is healing, inspiring, and outrageously joyful. Her message of unity and the power of raising our voices together infuses every show, and her song, “Sing Louder”, has become an anthem for the music-loving community.

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Katie Dahl

“Katie Dahl’s songs aren’t just melodies and words, they’re journeys that are firmly grounded in a sense of place—beautiful, real landscapes that help you feel places that you may have never been before. That’s the very best kind of songwriting.”
— Dar Williams

Clear-eyed and tough-minded, songwriter/playwright Katie Dahl is known for her smart songs, wry wit, and wise spirit. A small-town celebrity on the Wisconsin peninsula where her family has lived for 175 years, Katie is also an internationally touring, radio-charting artist who “delivers razor-sharp lyrics with a hearty, soulful voice” (American Songwriter). In live shows that are both courageously honest and devilishly funny, Katie dives deep into questions of land and love, family and body image, grief and joy. “In unsettled times,” says Peter Mulvey, “Katie Dahl brings us a grounded spirit.”
Katie’s five albums of original songs showcase her creamy alto, abiding love of the land, and trademark humor, as well as her unflinching vulnerability. Her recent work finds her exploring deeper territory than ever before, from anxiety to body image to the challenges of growing up queer in an evangelical church. Richly steeped in the American songwriting tradition, Katie navigates the muddy waters between the personal, public, and political with tenderness and dexterity.
In 2024, Katie was named a Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Finalist, as well as “Most Wanted to Return” at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel writes, “Katie Dahl . . . combine[s] old-fashioned populism, an abiding love of the land and wickedly smart love songs, all delivered in a rich and expressive alto.”
Katie was a first-year college student in Minnesota when she slipped on a patch of sidewalk ice and broke her wrist. Suddenly unable to play the oboe in her college orchestra, Katie used her newfound free time to learn guitar, teaching herself chord shapes as she strummed the strings with her stiff right hand. Twenty-odd years later, that icy day has proven to be a blessing in disguise, leading Katie into a life of work that Dar Williams calls “the very best kind of songwriting.”
Katie’s most recent album, Seven Stones (2023) is a deep dive into vulnerability originally titled Things Katie Dahl Finds Hard to Say. Produced by Julie Wolf and featuring appearances by such luminaries as Kris Delmhorst, Peter Mulvey, Eliza Gilkyson, Vicki Randle, Todd Sickafoose, and Jenny Scheinman, the album was praised as “breathtaking” by Country Queer and spent a month at #2 on the folk radio charts. Her 2019 album Wildwood, which explored her ancestry and contemporary life in Door County, was produced by JT Nero (Birds of Chicago) and features Allison Russell; the album’s song “Worry My Friend” hit #6 on the folk radio charts in 2019.
Says Nero, “Katie Dahl is the real deal. She’s a ‘regional’ artist the way Robert Frost is a regional artist, meaning everybody in the world can appreciate the way she captures the spirit of a place–and the generations of humans who’ve lived, loved and died there–with such grace, nuance and grit.”
Ordinary Band (2015), produced by Eric Lewis and featuring a guest appearance by Tracy Grammer, found an unexpected hit with the bluegrass-tinged “Crowns,” which spent a month at #1 on the folk charts. Leaky Boats and Paper Birds (2012) produced Dahl’s biggest crowd-pleaser, an ode to local restaurants called “Hometown Tables.” County Line (2009) was her debut album.
Katie is also a musical playwright; her latest musical The Fisherman’s Daughters (2024) tells the story of two sisters in 1908 who fight the state of Wisconsin’s efforts to take their rural homestead via eminent domain to make a state park. Victory Farm (2012; co-written with James Valcq and Emilie Coulson) is a fictionalized account of the real-life German POWs who came to Wisconsin to pick cherries during World War II. Both plays were made into live cast recordings. Katie is currently writing three more musicals.
When she’s not on the road (and when she is), Katie enjoys fiction reading, cookie baking, slow running, and Green Bay Packers football, as well as spending time with her partner and their eight-year-old son.

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Grace Morrison

If nerditude had a formal name, it would be Grace Morrison. She’s a little bit of everything—pianist, accordion player, Renaissance Faire performer, cranberry grower, reader of historical nonfiction, coffee devotee (she sells her own coffee blend), and an unapologetic expert on all things New England. And somehow, all these quirks weave seamlessly into the fabric of her music, making her one of the most unique and endearing songwriters around.
Born and raised on the shores of Cape Cod, Grace Morrison has trademarked a sound she calls Saltwater Country. “I was always too pop for folk and too folk for country. Eventually, I began peeling back the layers of my music to discover what truly made it mine. At the heart of it all was my deep, undeniable connection to the Cape Cod coastline—it’s in my blood, in my voice, in every lyric I write. My music carries the storytelling of country, the twang, but also the raw, unshakable spirit of a Swamp Yankee. That’s Saltwater Country.” Proudly unconventional, she’s never held what some would call a “real job.” She says “it’s always been music and how lucky am I that music has given me this wild, unpredictable journey through the human experience. I wouldn’t trade that for anything.”
Her career started when she was in high school playing at coffee shops, where she sang for tips—one of which came from none other than actor James Spader. “I still have the $20 he left me,” she laughs.
Not long after, she hit the road with Rock 4 Xmas, sharing the stage with legends like Eddie Money, Joey Molland (Badfinger), Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, writer of Da Ya Think I’m Sexy), and Greg Douglass (Steve Miller Band, co-writer of Jungle Love). “I was 17, on a tour bus with rock icons. You can’t ask for a better crash course in rock ‘n’ roll than that. I could tell you some stories,” she says with a knowing grin. “It was Spinal Tap in real life—literally, someone from that movie was on the tour. But for me, the biggest thing was realizing that this life—touring, performing—was possible. All I’ve wanted since then was to get back on that bus.”
In those early years, she struggled to define her own sound. “My dad was convinced I should be a blues singer—like he hadn’t even heard my voice,” she jokes. “It took time, but I finally figured out who I am as an artist. And that’s Saltwater Country.” One of the defining moments in her journey came when she collaborated with hit songwriter Lori McKenna. “I was eight months pregnant when Lori invited me to write with her. We wrote Just Loving You, and it was the most personal thing I had ever written. The way it connected with audiences—it was something I had never experienced before. I learned that the more personal and specific my songs are, the more they seem to resonate. You’ve got to write what you know.” Saltwater Country, the album, is a testament to that.
Saltwater Country takes the old adages of “3 chords and the truth” and “don’t bore us, get to the chorus”, wraps them up with a 90’s pop bow, and leaves the listener with a sound that is at once new and familiar. Produced by Jon Evans (Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan), the album ranges from the gritty, swampy Poor Man’s Daughter—a raw reflection on growing up with nothing—to the fun, twang-filled Beer in a Teacup, an anthem about embracing imperfections and letting self-doubt roll off your shoulders. It’s the sound of an artist who’s found her confidence, embraced her quirks, and learned that
sometimes, when life gets messy, you just pour your beer in a teacup and move on.

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Sudha Sai ft. Halftime: An Indo-Western Musical Experience
2025-08-03 18:00 - 21:00
Tickets $25 online, $30 at the door (Online ticket sales stop at 5:00pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 5:30pm

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Sudha Sai

Sudha Sai is an Indian-American singer-songwriter in Philadelphia. She is known for her unique Indo-Western take on American pop and R&B music. Sudha delights audiences with her smooth vocal transitions that blur the lines between the musical influences of her multicultural upbringing. She has been consistently releasing original Indian fusion tracks in the past year and looks forward to performing in India this winter.

Sudha Sai is pleased to be accompanied by Halftime, the iconic all-Indian 4-piece band from Philadelphia. From their humble self-taught roots, playing together every Sunday at church as children, they have grown to ascend larger stages and have been exploring their Indian roots through music this year.

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EDO, Cobra Fantastic, & Thomas Anonymous
2025-08-02 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online and $25 at the door. (Online sales end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)
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The International Brawl for Art enters its 2nd decade with the August 2nd show at the Amazing Fallser Club, that gem on Midvale. The IBFA started as a couple of drunk art school kids with
spray paint under a bridge but has since thrown away its cans and now kicks out the jams. Reporting again for duty are the three stalwarts EDO, Cobra Fantastic (All the way from France!), and
Thomas Anonymous.

EDO

Forty years on, EDO continues the struggle against structure. Unleashing ill-controlled musical chaos all over the upturned collective face of the audience, we will rock your world and fumble with your
emotions.
Formed either in Albany NY in the summer of 1988 or Annapolis, MD in the spring of 1987 (accounts vary), EDO has racked up a reasonably bizarre resume:House band at Albany’s Legendary Palais Royale, Sponsored by Bud Dry in 1991 – 1994, live on PRISM in 1997, house band at Deleo’s, the legendary and now defunct RoxYunk dive bar, Favorites at the late lamented Grape, emeritus act at
the final cataclysmic Pi Lam Human BBQ.
EDO is as likely to iron meat on stage as they are to sing you sweet and sleepy all the way back home. They will rock your world and fumble with your emotions! They will feed you medicine for
breakfast!
For what it’s worth, these guys have been playing together for almost forty years, a combined band total of 210 EDO years! We just can’t stop!
Come see EDO and smell the weirdness. You won’t be sorry you did. We won’t either. See for yourself!

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Cobra Fantastic

These dudes schlepped all the way over here from France, and that’s all you need to know. The band of intrepid funkateers known as Cobra Fantastic is a veritable supergroup of the Parisian
jazz scene, under the fearless leadership of guitarist/singer/songwriter/arranger David Garlitz.
Travelling the galaxy in a mothership fueled by the music of Frank Zappa, Sun Ra, Steely Dan, and Parliament Funkadelic, Cobra Fantastic offers us a trip outside of the same old linear space-time,
where everything is on The One, but The One ain’t where you thought it was gonna be…
Half comic book, half Space Opera, Cobra Fantastic's first full-length album, Edifice Wrecks follows a warrior priestess, her rogue soldier and former lover, a 40-story monster robot, a dental-floss farmer, the galaxy’s fastest starfighter, and a guitar with a mind of its own as they struggle to maintain the balance of the Funkabopulation in the universe. It’s Heart of Darkness meets Mars Attacks, spoken in the language of jazz and funk, and carried along by the baddest grooves this side of Zargon VII.
When his travels bring him to Philadelphia, Garlitz teams up with long-time co-conspirators Lucas Brown (organ) on organ and Doug Hirlinger (drums) to bring the funkabopulation to the people. Don’t
forget your sunglasses.
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Thomas Anonymous

You could say Thomas Anonymous is like The Patridge Family gone horribly wrong. Though blood related, they bring their very different musical styles together into a unique mix.
Individually, John (Papanonymous) on guitar & vocals has performed in variety of rock and instrumental bands since the 90’s and writes the songs that should not be written. Jack on drums,
just finishing recording a new album with the wonderful GPS (Gabe Preston Sounds), is an accomplished jazz player who always brings a fiery percussive intensity when performing. Joe on
bass and guitar, is about to embark on his 4th tour with Gibby Haynes of Butthole Surfers, this time to Europe, will rock your socks off and funk with your mind.
While Thomas Anonymous has performed in biggish band setting with horn section, the Fallser performance will be as a power trio (with the possibility of special guests).

Mars Parker + Aleana Polk + BlckTeeth + Scuemi
2025-08-01 20:00 - 23:00
Tickets $15 online, $20 at the door (Online tickets end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)

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Mars Parker

Mars Parker is an independent R&B artist based in Philadelphia, whose music seamlessly blends elements of R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul. Drawing inspiration from artists like Prince and contemporaries such as Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock, Mars crafts songs that explore themes of love, self-discovery, and emotional vulnerability.
His discography includes projects like Controversy, Fragile 2, and Flowers, each showcasing his versatility and growth as an artist. Notably, his performance at Johnny Brenda’s in 2024 highlighted his dynamic stage presence and connection with audiences.
Whether through his music, photography, design or curation, Mars Parker continues to engage and entertain audiences, building a multifaceted career that reflects his diverse talents and authentic voice.
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Aleana Polk

ALEANA is a rising R&B artist from Philadelphia, known for her soulful vocals and emotionally resonant songwriting. Her music blends classic soul influences with contemporary sounds, creating a unique musical experience. With themes of love, vulnerability, and self-discovery, ALEANA’s work connects deeply with listeners.
Building on the success of her 2018 EP Chapter 22, ALEANA’s latest single, “Houston”, marks a significant evolution in her sound. The track explores the complexities of distance and desire, resonating with audiences through its heartfelt lyrics and smooth production.
Beyond her recorded music, ALEANA has been making waves in the live music scene. She recently delivered a memorable performance at Silk City, a renowned venue in Philadelphia, where she connected with fans and showcased her dynamic stage presence.
ALEANA’s dedication to her craft is evident in every aspect of her work. With a growing catalog and an expanding fanbase, she continues to carve out her space in the R&B genre, one soulful note at a time.

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BlckTeeth

BLCKTEETH is a Philadelphia-based production/DJ duo that taps into influences from past decades & genres such as house & dance to afro beats, lofi, and jazz. They bring a fresh take to a familiar vibe to cultivate a special musical experience using live production and instrumentation
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Open Mic Night with Jeff Alexander
2025-07-27 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!

Joe Mass & Vahe Sarkissian with Not Tuna
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online and $25 at the door (online ticket sales end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)
Doors open at 7:30pm

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Two Philly guitarists bring their rock/fusion sound to songs from Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and funk/blues classics on this night of guitar-driven music.
Vahe Sarkissian

Vahe Sarkissian is a Philly-based guitarist who performs Middle-Eastern fusion in the context of rock, funk, and jazz, along with a 2 handed-tapping style of guitar influenced by Stanley Jordan. This can be heard on his most recent album, “Curcuna.” He performed/worked with Earl Slick (John Lennon, David Bowie), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Deep Purple, KISS), Gerald Veasley, Keiko Matsui, in addition to opening up for artists such as Victor Wooten, Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Shinedown, The Roots, Greg Howe, Greg Koch, and Ritchie Kotzen (Poison). The early part of his career began at the age of 14 when he traveled the U.S. to play Middle Eastern music. Soon after, he received his Master’s from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he studied with Jazz virtuoso’s Pat Martino and Jimmy Bruno. He performs with Countdown to Ecstasy (Steely Dan Tribute), A Night of Stardust (David Bowie Tribute), and as a freelancer in various settings.
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Joe Mass

Joe Mass- a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Philadelphia. He is a studio musician for many great acts and recorded his 1st Album ‘Soul Shred’ in 2010. The the last several years Joe has led the group Broken Arrow in sold-out shows across the US
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Not Tuna

NOT TUNA is a tribute band dedicated to the music of Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady. Not Tuna performs their classic songs with an electric and acoustic mix, then adds a few
originals and deep-track gems. The band was formed in 2019 by guitarist and singer Mike Boni, and bassist and singer Danny Gold. Mike has frequently studied guitar with Jorma, is the lead guitarist for So. Central Rain (an REM tribute), and was formerly with Philly mainstays the Icons and Weight of the World. Danny is the bassist for Broken Arrow (a Neil Young tribute), the legendary Dukes of Destiny, and Philly’s longtime favorite western swing band, Beats Walkin’.
Mike and Danny both share a love of the music of Hot Tuna and have been integral parts of the Philadelphia music scene for over 4 decades. One evening in 2022, they invited 8-time Grammy award-winning drummer and producer Andy Kravitz, who records and performs with the legendary Taj Mahal, to jump up on stage and jam with them. Sparks flew, and Not Tuna was complete!

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Hymn For Her & Fractals Unplugged
2025-07-24 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. (Online sales end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)
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Hymn For Her

Touring as a family trio, weaves rootsy Americana, folk and rock & roll into a tapestry of tight harmonies and heartfelt sound. Their music stirs the soul with raw beauty, grit, and a spirit that dances between light and shadow.
Hymn for Her has been busy touring across the country and abroad over the past few years, injecting juiced-up backwoods country blues with a dose of desert rock psychedelia that has been described as “Hell’s Angels meets the Amish,” and “Hillbillies with electronics opening Pandora’s Box” Hymn For Her is on the road again spreading their juiced up, down-home, roots rock and roll. From ruckus outlaw to country folk, their sounds will shake your bones and soothe your soul. Their most recent 2024 release, ‘Bloodier Than Blood,’ is Hymn For Her’s official debut as a family band.
Lucy & Wayne started as a duo, raising their daughter, Diver, on the road in their vintage Bambi Airstream trailer. At an early age, Diver began joining her parents on stage to sing a song or two. Their first album, ‘Year of the Golden Pig’, was recorded in their bedroom and mixed by Phil Nicolo (Lauryn Hill) in their hometown of Philly, PA. Their 2nd album, ‘Lucy & Wayne & The amAirican Stream’, was recorded in the airstream on a U.S coast to coast tour, mixed by Jim Diamond (White Stripes) at Ghetto Recorders, Detroit, MI. The 3rd album, ‘Lucy & Wayne’s Smokin’ Flames’, was recorded and mixed by Jim Diamond at Ghetto Records. Their 4th release, ‘Drive Til U Die’, was 1/2 recorded in Nashville, TN with grammy award winning, Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton). The other half in NC, with Mitch Easter (R.E.M.). The 5th album, ‘Pop-N-Downers’ was recorded and mixed at Sputnik Studio with Vance, along with his right hand man, Mike Fahey. This release was written up in Rolling Stone and landed H4H a spot at UK’s Glastonbury Festival alongside Radiohead and Foo Fighters.
Hymn For Her has toured extensively throughout the U.S., Europe & U.K. In 2022, after numerous “Singalong Sundays” (weekly online performances) Diver joined the band on piano and vocals. Their 2024 new release, ‘Bloodier Than Blood’ was recorded in Hymn For Her’s “Bambi Airstream Studios” in Swampville, FL. Their neighbor, Bud Snyder (Allman Brothers/Jeff Buckley) helped mix a few tracks. Mike Fahey mixed the bulk of the record in his Nashville Studio, Starbird Sound. ‘Bloodier Than Blood’ is a reference to H4H’s deep family ties and connection to one another starting from the womb to the now. Bandmates intertwined for life, like the roots and limbs of an everlasting oak tree, these songs, the tight-knit family harmonies, this unbreakable bond, can be felt and heard through body, mind and spirit. Joyful, moving, humorous, thought provoking, ‘Bloodier Than Blood’ takes you on a colorful journey through life’s rich pallet. Experience the music, the family and the love that is Hymn For Her. Catch this trio as they burn down the highway and tear up your town like a Wichita twister.

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Fractals, Unplugged

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Guess what happens when a trio of three martini lunches staggers toward a ragged copy of “Respect For Acting,” stumbling over bellbottom into plasticine porters, hissing like 8-Tracks, knocking over emo kids with Flying Vees? The Fractals, that’s what happens, and they have been happening for ten years. Tearing it up mercilessly in a cyclonic maelstrom of Stevie-cum-Angus-cum-Fagan, with outer bands of Zeppelin and Trane, the whirling dervish that is The Fractals is not to be ignored. Kevin Hanson, lead singer and songwriter, has performed and recorded with the likes of Usher, Jay-Z, The Roots, Musiq Soulchild and countless others. He appears in the acclaimed films “Fade To Black” as a band member for Jay-Z’s “farewell concert) and Dave Chappelle’s “Block Party” as a member of the house band . His distinctive songwriting is what has drawn so many to both Huffamoose and his current band. His compositions and masterful guitar playing are the spinal cord of The Fractals. Jim Stager, bassist, has performed and recorded with hundreds of artists, ranging from Rosemary Clooney (!) to the legendary punk band “X”. His mastery of rock and jazz merge in a style that has earned him a place in the pantheon of Philadelphia’s notable session greats.
Erik Johnson, drummer, has performed or recorded with countless artists in myriad styles. His credits include: Ben Schachter’s Trio of Many, George Garzone, Tim Hagans, Jack Walrath, Gary Bartz, John Swana, Jef Lee Johnson, Ralph Bowen, Larry McKenna, Jim Ridl, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Kurt Elling, Gerald Veasley, Lelia Broussard, Liz Longley. In addition to his legendary status as a jazz virtuoso, his drumming has served as the heartbeat for a striking range of
Philadelphia’s singer-songwriter community. His fiercely original expressiveness on drums and soaring background vocals have
become vital to The Fractals’ sound. The Fractals have recently completed their first full-length offering, “Heavy Rotation” and are currently performing in the Philly area in support of their new release. Their live performances are not to be missed, and their shows have gained notoriety among local musicians and fans alike as remarkable musical events.

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Emo Trio: Lying Season, Porcelain Parrot, & Drmcvtchr2613
2025-07-20 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $10 online and $15 at the door (online sales end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)
Lying Season

Lying Season is a creative collective of members based in North Jersey, NYC, and Philadelphia. Taking inspiration from 90s shoegaze legends Hum, My Bloody Valentine and Failure as well as modern acts such as Nothing, Spirit of the Beehive and They Are Gutting A Body of Water, Lying Season combines loud guitars with powerful melodies to create a soundscape that makes imaginations run wild. Comprised of four members, Eric Gehringer (Vocals, Samples, & Guitar), Mia Nagy (Vocals & Bass), Isaiah “Izzy”Betts (Guitar) & Tateich “Thotty” Calhoun (Drums), the band has had the opportunity to play shows with Die Spitz, Velvet, & Stab and have toured around the East Coast in support of their EP “press play”.
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Porcelain Parrot

Porcelain Parrot is an avant-garde rock/shoegaze band from Asheville, NC.
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Drmcvtchr2613

drmcVtchr2613 is an experimental electronic artist known for crafting haunting, atmospheric soundscapes that blur the lines between glitch, digicore, and ambient noise. With releases like Hail and Ears to See, drmcVtchr2613 has established a unique niche within the underground scene, weaving complex digital textures with a darker, introspective tone.
Drawing on the raw intensity of glitchy, distorted sound design, drmcVtchr2613’s work evokes an almost cinematic atmosphere, filled with shifting tones that feel both alien and deeply emotional. The artist’s ability to balance harsh, abrasive digital manipulation with subtle, atmospheric elements creates a compelling tension within the music—one that feels both chaotic and oddly soothing at the same time.
While many of drmcVtchr2613’s tracks feel disorienting and abstract, there’s an undeniable depth to the compositions. The complex arrangements and fractured rhythms often lead listeners into a surreal, almost dreamlike state, where harshness and beauty coexist. As a key member of the supergroup Athenian Echo, drmcVtchr2613 brings these same experimental tendencies to the band’s work, but his solo material shines with a more personal, introspective energy, further exploring the boundaries of digital and organic sound.
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Jam for Josh featuring Roberta Faceplant, The Blackburns, The New Connection & many more friends of Josh Craft
2025-07-19 20:00 - 23:00
Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door (online sales end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)

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Join us as we Jam for Josh — a powerful night of music and community to support our friend Josh Craft as he bravely battles pancreatic cancer. Josh and his wife Jessica have spent the last 15 years helping so many people through the power of music, and we’re hoping to return the favor with this special night at The Fallser Club! Our hope is with every note played and every dollar raised, we’re also raising their spirits!
For those that don’t know, Josh is a Philadelphia-based musician, educator, and nonprofit leader dedicated to empowering youth through music. He is the Chief Music Officer at Rock to the Future (https://rocktothefuture.org/), a nonprofit organization he co-founded in 2010 with his wife, Jessica Craft. The organization provides free music education programs to underserved youth across Philadelphia, aiming to foster creativity, academic achievement, and self-esteem through music.
Craft’s passion for music began at age 14 when he received his first acoustic guitar. Growing up in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, he was influenced by his mother’s involvement in a country-rock band and began teaching guitar lessons during high school . He pursued his interest in music by studying the music business at Drexel University.
As a musician, Craft has been involved with many beloved Philadelphia-based bands such as The Bee Team and Conversations with Enemies. He continues to create music, with his latest solo album, “I Hope It’s Good,” released in April 2025.
Please join us July 19th at the Fallser Club as we come together with love and music to lift up the Craft family!!!
In addition to an epic night of music, a special raffle will be held during the concert!
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event, with all proceeds going directly to the Crafts!
If you are interested in donating to the raffle please email Katie Feeney – feeney06@gmail.com
Roberta Faceplant

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Roberta Faceplant is a honky tonk hurricane from Philadelphia. The 5-piece Outlaw Americana band has been called “a cowpunk miracle” and been compared to “Southern Culture on the Skids fronted by Laura Bell Bundy.” It’s Country, but you can hear the city.
Vocalist and singer/songwriter Katie Feeney leads the band with a voice that blends the raw, rock n’ roll grit of Janis Joplin with the whimsical, western smoothness of Patsy Cline. Staffed by a gang of mischievous musical veterans, Roberta Faceplant’s live show is high-energy roadhouse joy infused with a rebellious spirit that’ll keep you on the dance floor all night.
The band’s sound has captivated audiences in the Northeast Corridor with elements of southern rock, old school country, rockabilly, and the blues blending perfectly into a melting pot of killer melodies, memorable riffs, and playful storytelling.
Roberta Faceplant has already garnered international press and radio play on KEXP, WXPN, KLKT, KOOP, Nola County Radio, Post To Wire, Lonesome Highway and more. The band just released their debut EP, Yee Haw Stuff, on July 26, 2024 and is working on a follow up slated for 2025

The Blackburns

The Blackburns are a Philadelphia guitar pop band who share big hooks from small stages. What started as a songwriting partnership between Joel Tannenbaum (bass, vocals) and Nick Palmer (guitar, vocals) in early 2023 has blossomed into a powerful live act that includes Abraham Koffenberger (guitar), Lynna Stancato (keys, vocals), and Justin Johnson (drums). With ex bands like Plow United, The Danger O’s, Ex Friends, The Rentiers, and WAX WAV, it should come as no surprise that The Blackburns can create a mighty sound.
Their self-titled debut album, co-produced by Todd Mecaughey and released on Sell The Heart records in April 2024, contains sounds reminiscent of early 90s movie soundtracks – Angus, Mallrats, Empire Records – while telling stories inspired by Joel and Nick’s experiences growing up in, and out of, the suburban DIY punk scene. Their characters found teenage community with the other weirdos at the Legion hall punk shows and in the drama club, and now in middle age, struggle to resist the allure of nostalgia, to keep time facing the right direction. The Blackburns approach these themes with humor and with insight, and most importantly, with hooks. In October 2024, The Blackburns expanded their sound from 90s comedy soundtracks to also include 80s horror soundtracks, with the release of spooky seasonal single “Witch Train,” and in January 2025, they began work on their second album, again with producer Todd Mecaughey. Lead single “Video Den” is sure to be a Buzz Bin hit, the kind of song you hear once on the radio in the middle of the night and love for the rest of your life.
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Delaware Valley rock band. Twin Peaks and the Angus soundtrack brought them together. The pursuit of hooks keeps them together. Featuring ex-members of Plow United, Wax Wav, The Danger-O’s, Left Behind, Bondage & Discipline and The National Rifle. Their superb debut album is out now on Sell the Heart Records and you best believe the CD has a secret track.
Jameel Farruk

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Jameel Farruk is a singer-songwriter from Philadelphia painting beautiful pictures thru heartfelt music, catchy melodies and honest lyrics.
Small Graves

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small graves formed from the pandemic ashes of Philadelphia band goodnight/goodluck. The band takes a similarly impassioned approach, albeit with a more personal and inward-facing lens.
small graves (Alex Brown, Ed Taylor, Eric Zrinsky, and Jayson Verdibello) creates a frenzied mix of Iron Chic and Japandroids anthemic punk rock with a healthy dose of indie rock sincerity from bands like Tokyo Police Club and Death Cab for Cutie. Add to that the raw, gritty sound of 90s alt-rock bands like The Toadies and Silverchair, and you get a sound that feels nostalgic and familiar, while tilling new sonic grounds.

Adam Janos

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Adam Janos is a Brooklyn-based writer, reporter, storyteller and musician. In addition to his work for A&E’s Real Crime blog, The Wall Street Journal and The Budapest Times, he is a prolific songwriter and musician that has been captivating audiences far and wide. He is currently touring a one-man show featuring him and a piano, as well as playing piano and singing for Mr. Sassy & the Back Up Plans.
The New Connection

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The New Connection is a 5-peice Philadelphia based band that plays their own blend of rock music. They are music for the ADD generation, drawing influences from bands like The Beatles, Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Talking Heads, The Clash, Elvis Costello, NOFX and The Police. They sound like a music nerd’s iPod on shuffle and can be compared to newer artists like Minus The Bear, Vampire Weekend, The Mars Volta and Local Natives.
Plastic Soldiers

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PLASTIC SOLDIERS are a father and son duo. Fusing two lifetimes that were musically intertwined, the Soldiers are excited to share their special brand of rock ’n roll with a larger audience. Bill Mecaughey—songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and project-visionary has merged his musical gifts with his son, Todd. The younger Mecaughey contributes his formidable and complementary talents—engineering, drumming/percussion and bass playing— to create a broad range of freshly compelling music. Together, Bill and Todd bring to their debut album, “Borrowed Time”, over 60 years of music experience, much of it shared. This sonorous family heirloom was conceived in Bill’s Sunroom Studio, brought to life at Todd’s home-away-from-home, Cambridge Sound Studios, and mastered at Abbey Road Studios by world-renowned mastering engineer, Miles Showell. “Borrowed Time” represents the product of eight years of inspired familial collaboration.

Private Party
2025-07-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-28

Sean Hobbes & The Hi Res with Indoor Yves
2025-07-18 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $12 online and $15 at the door. (onliner tickets end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)

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Sean Hobbes & The Hi Res

Sean Hobbes & The Hi Res is the electrifying indie soul band hailing from the vibrant streets of New Orleans. Led by the soulful vocals of Sean Hobbes, this dynamic ensemble creates a fresh perspective on classic songs and sounds.
With roots in Philadelphia, Sean Hobbes brings a lifetime of musical passion to the stage. Fueled by dreams of performing, his seven years in New Orleans clubs shaped his sound, blending genres, and influences into captivating melodies that resonate with audiences of all ages.
Joined by The Hi Res – Kevin Appelson on drums, Tristan Clark on bass, Dylan Nails on Guitar, Mauricio Viana on keys & tenor sax, Aidan Swindell on bari sax, and Avery Bell on trombone – Sean Hobbes & The Hi Res crafts a fusion of soul, pop, and rock that ignites stages and moves crowds.

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Indoor Yves

Somewhere jaywalking in the great city of Philadelphia, Pa, crawling between cars and dive bars, and sticking his nose in old books, multi-instrumentalist/producer Marcus Bryant, the primary creative force behind Indoor Yves, developed a penchant for “extreme genre-blending,” indiscreet bass, psychedelia, synthesis, and overall chaos. With a range of influences like Nirvana, Tame Impala, Allan Holdsworth, Thundercat, Elliot Smith, Geddy Lee, Gary Numan, Sly & the Family Stone, Prince, Rick James, Alice in Chains, and Toro y Moi it’s not too hard to image him producing an eclectic mix of work. The perfect artist to lean on when you don’t know what you want or need exactly. Keep an eye out and ears tuned for what jumps out of Indoor Yves’ Pandora’s Box next.

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Private Wedding Reception
2025-07-15

Open Mic Night
2025-06-29 18:00 - 21:00

Jill Salkin
2025-06-27 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. (Online tickets end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 7:30pm

10% off Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!! (Cresta is only a few doors down from the Fallser Club)

Jill Salkin

Jill Salkin is a Philadelphia-based singer and songwriter, who has released three CDs. Her songwriting is a reflection of her influences from artists as different as James Taylor and Steely Dan. Jill’s vocal stylings have been influenced by artists such as Patti Austin, Anita Baker, Bonnie Raitt, and iconic jazz singers such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
Jill’s performing experience covers decades of singing in clubs in Philadelphia, New York, Wilmington, and Southern New Jersey. She performed in Atlantic City casinos, and was a background singer for some showroom headliners there. Her warm stage presence add to her artistic interpretations of jazz, blues, pop groove, and original songs.
What the World Needs Now, Jill’s last CD, was rereleased last year, with tracks being played on many stations around the country, and on the internet. Her music can also be heard on Pandora. At this time, Jill received a glowing review for this album in Jazz Weekly. Over many years, her music has been played on her hometown radio stations, WRTI and WXPN.
Jill is delighted to be returning to the Fallser Club, joined by a trio of the area’s finest musicians: Aaron Graves (k), Chico Huff (b), and Doug Hirlinger (d).

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Settlement Jazz Collective

The Settlement Jazz Collective is a rotating group of dedicated amateur musicians who met as students in the Adult Jazz Program at the Settlement Music School. The Collective presents classic American jazz standards as well as the prolific Blue Note period of the 1950s into the 1960s. Latin jazz is also an area of great interest for the Collective.

For the June 27th Fallser Club performance, the Settlement Jazz Collective will consist of Tawana
Williams on keyboard, Kevin Penfield on vibes, and Ken Morlino on bass.

Pianist Tawana Williams originally played trumpet in middle school and high school and developed a fascination with piano during high school. This journey led her to studying jazz at Rutgers University and William Paterson University. After spending ten years teaching middle school, Tawana returned to music and joined the Settlement Music School.

Vibist Kevin Penfield is a retired chemist from Wilmington, Delaware. He played drums and mallet percussion through high school and college, including studying marimba with Mike Rosen at the Oberlin Conservatory. In 2024, after a 46-year break, Kevin picked up his mallets again to join one of the adult jazz ensembles at the Wynnefield branch of the Settlement Music School.

Bassist Ken Morlino started his musical journey early with piano lessons as a child. Ken resumed his jazz journey with lessons and the study of jazz piano at the Nashville Jazz Workshop in the early 2000s. After a hiatus for graduate school, Ken resumed his jazz studies on the bass in 2016, and now plays both bass and guitar and has performed in a variety of ensembles since 2017. Ken is also a volunteer guitar and bass instructor for Guitars for Vets, a national nonprofit organization supporting veterans who wish to learn beginning guitar or bass.
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Fallser Club Rental
2025-06-23 12:00 - 15:00

The Edge Hill Rounders and River Bones Band
2025-06-21 20:00 - 22:30
Join us for our Summer Solstice Celebration
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The Edge Hill Rounders have a distinctive sound. Tim and Paul draw inspiration for their vocal harmonies from brothers like Ira and Charlie Louvin and from legendary pairings like Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman of the Flying Burrito Brothers. This is layered over bass, percussion, fiddle and guitar with a healthy dose of mandolin picking. At an Edge Hill Rounders performance you will hear original compositions, as well as some of your favorite songs and some that you don’t know but wish you had discovered a long time ago.

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River Bones

River Bones Band is an Americana group with rock n’ roll sensibility that mixes a blend of bluegrass, western swing, rock, classic country, and gypsy jazz. Their sound is hard to put your finger on but undeniably infectious. They are known for their high energy, frenetic sets, tight and compelling vocal harmonies, inspired songwriting, and their ability to turn any room into a dance hall. Since their start in 2016, River Bones Band has performed throughout the East Coast,on bluegrass festival stages both big and small. Their tight vocal harmonies mixed with innovative musicianship make them one of the most exciting Philadelphia-based musical acts around!

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Anthony Gomes Praise The Loud 2025 Record Release Tour
2025-06-20 20:00 - 22:30
$40 online tickets are on sale until 6:30 pm June 20th, or until we sell out. Doors at 7pm
Tickets will be available at the door for $45, if not sold out.
There is limited handicap seating.
He sold out last year, and as promised, he is coming back!!!
#1 Blues Artist’ – Billboard Magazine
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 made 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.”

We love givers at The Fallser Club!! Did you know that Anthony started a nonprofit called Music Is The Medicine Foundation, a national 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization? It was founded in 2010 by Anthony to positively impact the lives of others through the healing power of music. Since its inception, MITM has directly helped children with cancer, young adults with Autism, and war veterans with PTSD. It has funded songwriting scholarships, offered musical education programs, and donated musical instruments. Great work, Anthony! We are proud to know you!!
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Chris Kasper, Back by Popular Demand!
2025-06-13 20:00 - 22:30
Doors at 7:30pm
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door (online ticket sales stop at 6:30pm the day of show)

Chris Kasper

Chris Kasper is an American songwriter who is currently based in the Philadelphia area. He’s been active in the local and national scene for the last 20 years. Over that time, he has released seven records and toured with acts like Amos Lee and The Wood Brothers. His music traverses the Americana, blues, folk, and rock spectrums, blurring the lines between genres. Kasper’s evolution into a no-nonsense songwriter is heard throughout his latest album, Sunlight in an Empty Room.

Sunlight in an Empty Room (featuring Oliver Wood of the Wood Brother’s and G.Love) under the Royal Potato Family label was just released in May.

It is Kasper’s seventh full-length record. It is alive with nods to songwriters of the 70s like Bobby Charles, Lowell George, and Neil Young. Kasper also drew inspiration from the artwork of Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth, embodying the musical essence of illuminating the small worlds within a larger space, focusing on the bittersweet beauty of simplicity often lost in grandiose landscapes.
This musical odyssey was prompted by a thought-provoking mantra he’d heard urging individuals to “Do something that scares you.” Kasper resonated with it as a challenge to let his guard down, be vulnerable, get out of his comfort zone and let a new type of record-making venture take shape. He reached out to accomplished engineer/ bass player Brook Sutton, and drummer/ musician extraordinaire, Jano Rix (both recognized for their work with The Wood Brothers), to set aside a long weekend at their Nashville studio. With the final addition of musician JP Ruggieri, sought out for his distinctive guitar work, Chris went to Nashville without demos or finished lyrics to record live-to-tape with a band he never worked with before. Thus, “do something that scares you.”

Chris has supported numerous country-wide tours since 2013, touring with The Wood Brothers, G. Love & Special Sauce and Amos Lee multiple times.
He’s recently received some great playlist adds, including Spotify’s ‘The Pulse of Americana’, ‘Emerging Americana’, and ‘The Wilds’ and Apple Music’s ‘Southern Craft’.

New album: https://royalpotatofamily.com/press/chris-kasper/

“His music sips from the cool and refreshing waters of soulful songwriters, old bluesmen, sonic architects, fine poetry & a well-traveled spirit.”

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Bug Hunter and The Narcissist Cookbook
2025-06-12 18:30 - 21:30
General Admission Ticket $30 (VIP tickets are SOLD OUT)
Doors 6:30pm ( VIP 5pm)
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Bug Hunter and The Narcissist Cookbook return to the US for another co-headlining tour. The Narcissist Cookbook is fresh off the release of their newest album Myth, and Bug Hunter will be playing new material and old favorites. On top of their released and unreleased music, this show will feature a small set of songs originally written for their joint songwriting podcast, Jam Mechanics!
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Bug Hunter

Bug Hunter is a critically acclaimed, nationally touring indie band with a deeply loyal following worldwide. Four albums, three successful Kickstarter campaigns, and 35 million+ streams on Spotify show just how far this band has come since Bug began playing open mics in the Seattle area in 2014.
Performing as both a solo act with a simple acoustic guitar or as a three-piece rock band, Bug Hunter has played in cities across the country – performing sold-out shows from Seattle to Chicago and Nashville to Boston. Bug Hunter shows are always filled with giant sing-a-longs and personal stories.
Bug is currently headquartered in Richmond, Virginia
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The Narcissist Cookbook

Throw folk storytelling, five-rounds-rapid punk monologues and some sloppy rap into a blender, hit ‘liquify’ and forget about it until you come back half an hour later to find it dripping from the kitchen walls, seeping into the gap between the oven and the sideboard, your cat lapping apathetically at a congealing pool next to the fridge, your cockatiel in a flap around the ceiling lamp panicking lumps out of its tailfeathers and into your morning coffee. Congratulations, you have physically manifested abstract concepts and are probably a God, or at the very least some kind of demiurge, and you have nothing better to do with your days than approximate the sound of the Narcissist Cookbook. There was a time before time, a day before days, when you only had a detached academic understand of what a ‘day’ was, because that was all you needed to do your job. And now here you are trundling along on an invisible rail, the dullest ride at the theme park, one of eight tiny concentric circles around a nearby spark, each day lasting precisely 23 hours 56 minutes and 4 seconds, and you can feel every throbbing tick and tock of what God’s ornaments have christened some variation of the word ‘clock’. You wonder what you did to deserve this. Your cat starts telling you a story about a trip it took to an island off the coast of Germany, the last rock before the North Sea, where it met what may or may not have been a genuine fairy. Your cockatiel is on YouTube, pen clumsily in beak, taking notes on a documentary about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain. Your coffee tastes like shit.
The Narcissist Cookbook is the stage name of mudslinger/songwrecker Matt Johnston, because real names look ridiculous on t-shirts.

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Rawk U Presents Spring Showcase 2025
2025-06-08 14:30 - 16:30
Tickets $15 online, $20 at the door. (Online sales end at 1:30pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 2pm

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Rawk U Presents Spring Showcase 2025

In this second spring show of the season, we present to you, our more seasoned performers. Many of these students
have performed at the fallser club before and are totally psyched to be doing it yet again!

Students perform songs from the full spectrum of rock history and we even have a performer doing their very own song this
time around.

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License to be Loud: Andrea Nardello, Laura and the Storm, KOSER, Heather Hurlock & Katie Barbato
2025-06-07 20:00 - 22:30
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door ( online tickets end at 6:30pm on the day of the show)
10% off Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!!

Andrea Nardello

Andrea Nardello’s fans know her as relatable, soulful, and unapologetically real. With a blend of folk, rock, and pop, she captures hearts with intimate ballads and gets the crowd moving with her energetic tunes.
Nardello won a contest and had the opportunity to sing with Brandi Carlile at Carlile’s all women’s festival in Mexico and was then named a top “Emerging Artist To Know” by NPR. Nardello has made a nice name for herself in the Tri-State area winning the prestigious Philadelphia Songwriters Project Contest and the Tri-State Indie’s “Acoustic Artist Of The Year.” Her songs, “Leave The Light On” and “Home To Me” each won WSTW’s Award for Folk Song Of The Year. Nardello has toured extensively opening for well known artists Colbie Caillat, Brandi Carlile, Gabe Dixon, Emerson Hart of Tonic Fame, Tim Reynolds of The Dave Matthews Band and Ron Pope.
Her latest EP Rise dropped in September 2024, marking her best work yet.

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Laura and the Storm

Laura and the Storm has been self-producing indie albums in her bedroom since 2017. She electronically layers a series of found sounds and folk instruments to accompany an extensive songwriting discography of quirky themes and thickly layered lyricism. Now that she is joined by a full high-energy band, the flower punk scene is hitting Philly like a storm.

Her newest release is “Garden of Infinite Love and Muck.” This album touches on themes of change and growth, with an appreciation for the balance of the good and bad in life. Heavily leaning on motifs of flowers and nature, Garden of Infinite Love and Muck is meant to evoke a magical, fairyland-type landscape. Other than a few cameos from fellow Philly musicians, all of the instruments you hear are self-recorded by Laura. Beats are made from layering a variety of strange found-sounds collected from objects via field mic.

Socials: https://linktr.ee/lauraandthestorm

KOSER

KOSER is a high-energy 5-piece alternative rock band from Philadelphia. The supergroup meshes the powerful contralto vocals of K. Koser with a heap of instruments– guitar, bass, saxophone, keyboard, synth, percussion, drums, and more! KOSER pairs well with the soul of Lawrence and Amy Winehouse, and yet– the grit of Nirvana and Paramore.

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Heather Hurlock

Anthems for the bold. Ballads for the brave.
Heather Hurlock’s music weaves together raw emotion, poetic storytelling, and a deep connection to the human experience. Best known as the frontwoman of the barn rock band Tin Bird Choir, Heather captivates audiences with her heartfelt lyrics and dynamic performances.
In her first solo project, Heather explores themes of resilience, healing, and transformation, drawing inspiration from personal trials, nature, and the quiet strength found in everyday life. Her upcoming album, Kings and Queens of Mayhem, delves into the complexities of love, loss, and renewal, blending folk, Americana, and indie rock and even a dash of gritty punk.
Recorded with a collective of talented musicians (Kiley Ryan, Johnny Killgore, Brad Hinton, Adam Coffinberger, and David Hall) at the renowned Morningstar Studios, Heather’s music offers anthems for the bold and ballads for the brave, inviting listeners to reflect, connect, and find their way back home.
Stay tuned for upcoming releases, live performances, and more. Follow Heather on Instagram: @heatherhurlock
“My songs are tiny offerings—little pieces of light and shadow that I hope help others feel seen, soothed, and inspired.” – Heather Hurlock

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Katie Barbato

Katie Barbato is an alternative folk artist living in Pennsylvania. She is a four-time finalist in the International Songwriting Competition and a finalist in the Unsigned Only Competition. Katie was featured in Billboard Magazine (May 2024) and was one of TAXI’s Top 10 Artists for January 2024. She has performed at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Club Passim Campfire Festival, the Hotel Cafe, and the Sellersville Theatre. Barbato composes music for TV and film, such as the theme she wrote for the movie Sugar, starring Shenae Grimes and Marshall Allman. Her song “Magical Ending” was recently featured in the Netflix hit dramas “Virgin River” and “Yankee”, and the MTV series “Busch Family Brewed”. Katie’s song “October Sea” was featured on the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch”. Her song“ The Art of Falling” was featured on “The Bachelor” in Denmark. Several of her songs have been featured on the Australian hit television show “Neighbours”. Katie’s new album “The Trail of Us” features 14 songs produced by Brett William Kull (Grey Eye Glances, Echolyn, Rise Twain) and is available for purchase on Bandcamp.

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Live Visual Art by Lindsay Jamison

Artist Statement: My artistic practice is deeply connected to my spiritual path as a yogi, meditator and shamanic practitioner. I translate extrasensory experiences from meditative states of consciousness into vivid, geometric paintings that are designed to inspire and awaken inner awareness. Art is a vehicle for social change and can be a powerful modality for self-healing. It is also a versatile tool for communicating abstract experiences in expanded states of consciousness. I seek to foster a deeper appreciation and curiosity of the natural world in the viewer, bridging a gap between metaphysical subject matter and what our five senses can perceive. There is so much more to reality than what meets the eye.
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Color Them Father with Karen Smith and Friends
2025-06-07 14:00 - 17:00
Tickets are by donation. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds. We can all give in ways that work for us. Sometimes, our presence is our gift.
Donations can also be collected at the door. Sign-ups are helpful for us to gauge capacity.
Doors at 1:30pm

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Color Them Father with Karen Smith and Friends
There is a need for more mentoring and conversations from all walks of Life, and the Arts have a way of bringing many together. Through stories, poetry, songs, tributes, movement, crafts, live music, I wanted to hold space for various perspectives of what parenting means as well as how it compares to then and now. This Artistic Love Fest welcomes all communities and promises something enjoyable as well as memorable !!
Color Them Father has something for everyone with Tai Chi Master Chik Mason kicking things off, storytelling by Nashid Ali of Keepers of the Culture, Poetry session featuring Marshall “The Dream Poet” Deerfield, The Authentic, Eric Marsh and Demetrius Ford and more. Also to close out the afternoon, a special salute to some of public radio finest with the Color Them Father Ensemble featuring Bert Harris on Bass, Brandon Turner on Keys, Walter Gershon on Sax/Percussion and Clay Carothers on Drums along with Vocalist Warren Cooper, Elijah Pringle, Anthony Cooper and hosted by Wrti’s J. Michael Harrison.
Karen Smith

Karen Smith is the proud recipient of a 2023 Pew Fellowship grant.
A New York Native/Philadelphia Transplant, Karen is a percussionist, playwright, director, producer, and poet. She is also the founder and leader of two musical collectives: The Karen Smith Experience and Sistahs Laying Down Hands (SLDH).
“I create spaces where other artists can join in a spirit of trust and improvisation.”
For more than 10 years Karen Smith has been taking her drums on the road with her movement, Have Drums Will Travel Immediately. She has provided rhythms for projects in the Delaware Valley Tri-state area, and also in Alabama, Houston, Atlanta, and Jamaica, West Indies. She also performed at the United States Human Rights Network Conference. Karen captures “the rhythm of a place and the cadences of people.” The beat continues wherever the movement may take her!
Karen Smith curates artistic projects, hosts private drumming lessons, provides musical backgrounds, plays at festivals, and especially loves collaborations.

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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!

Aesop's Sound Fables Presents Strange Animations- Silent Film with Live Music
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00
Tickets available at the door after 6pm
Aesop’s Sound Fables

Aesop’s Sound Fables will perform their original soundtracks to a series of short silent animated films, including The Cameraman’s Revenge, Steamboat Willie, and others. The program should be just over an hour in total and the ensemble would be a trio of guitar, bassoon, and cello.
Aesop’s Sound Fables is an ambient chamber music project that performs original soundtracks to silent films, nature, and unusual theater. The group is also known for hosting its Soup Dinner concert and reading series out of their apartment in Brooklyn, NY. Founded by classical guitarist Mike Nowotarski, the group relies heavily on improvisation, texture, and guest collaborations to create an inviting sound. will also be joined by special guest Matt Geary, an American Primitive Guitarist from Philadelphia who will be performing as part of the ensemble.
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“Every so often, however, there is a gem—a piece of art, a performance, a film—that brings the past into the present with such wondrous ingenuity that it makes me want to keep breathing air and walking on two legs. I become an enlivened individual with a beating heart and a whole host of positive thoughts about the present and future art world. As an audience member of Aesop’s Sound Fables, I found such a gem.
Aesop’s Sound Fables is a chamber collective that explores experimental sound. They write and improvise live musical performances, which accompany silent films, theater, and natural phenomena. During their most recent show on July 11th at 8 PM in Ridgewood, Queens, I listened to this group live score a 69-minute, 104-year-old film. Their performance was a pleasant reprieve from the aforementioned nods to the past. In fact, I would consider this musical collective to be one of the few small joys we have left.” – Cult Magazine Review 2024
