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Tuesday, September 07, 2010

SUNDAY, SEP 26, 2010 8PM

The Philadelphia F/M Festival welcomes:
EVAN DANDO (of The Lemonheads)
Formed the Lemonheads in 1986 in Boston. Influenced by everyone from Simon and Garfunkel to Husker Du and The Replacements. The Lemonheads "It's A Shame About Ray", clocking in at a mere 29 minutes in length, was Dando's breakthrough album in 1992. The follow up, "Come on Feel The Lemonheads" cemented the band as Indie Rock Legends. And it doesn't hurt that the guy dated Juliana Hatfield, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 1993, and was married to English Supermodel Elizabeth Moses for 10 years. This guy has made some rock and roll history at the North Star in the past, this show will be no different!

$15 [BUY TICKETS] 21+ / The North Star
*There are a limited amount of advance tickets available for this show.

TUESDAY, SEP 28, 2010 8PM

The New Music Series welcomes:
Music Box Dynamo
MB Dynamo is a new breed of rock band hailing from Philadelphia, PA. Determined to make good music greatly, MBD found their sound seeping with that hair raising tone found in blues geniuses of yesteryear. Layered with smooth vocal melodies and driving bass riffs, MBD breaks from the traditional mold and explores eclectic territories with songs about the deepest of love to the more unrelated mundane.The songs are chained together with powerful percussion that will leave your heart beating just a little bit faster.

Electric Blue Concept
Electric Blue Concept is a band that loves to ROCK. EBC plays an upbeat rock sound that blends the eclectic influences of each member. Having experience playing in the Newark and Philadelphia areas, EBC is ready to break out on the regional scene. Driven by powerful vocals, excellent musicianship, and songs that you'll be humming on you're way home, EBC is THE upcoming rock band.

City Rain
City Rain is comprised of Philadelphia natives Ben Runyan and Jarrett Zerrer. Combining the New Wave sounds of the 80s with alt rock sounds of the late 70’s and today’s dancefloor electro, City Rain wears two guises. In club/venue setting City Rain performs as an Indie Rock/Electronica act with catchy vocals and funky guitar. Paired with that, City Rain performs at festivals, lounges, and bars as an ambient experimental techno group with live guitar and keys.

June Divided

$7 [BUY TICKETS] 21+ / The North Star

WEDNESDAY, SEP 29, 2010 7PM

Lights Over Paris
Lights Over Paris is much more than a rock band, it’s a lifestyle. The multifaceted band based out of Hollywood, CA is bringing back the fun and the party that is rock n’ roll. The music they play is a direct representation of the madness and love that spills out of each member. Lights Over Paris is so much more then just the music. With their hilarious, jackass-esque antics and fan devotion; the band is a following, a movement and all all round good time.

Hollywood Heartthrob

Braxton Parker

$10 [SOLD OUT!] SPECIAL ALL AGES SHOW! / The North Star

FRIDAY, OCT 01, 2010 9PM

The New Music Series welcomes:
Amnesia Star Hotel
Rising up from the clubs of Philadelphia, Amnesia Star Hotel is starting to turn heads. With a magnetic show, unique style, and irresistible songs, the band is beginning to create an interesting little world for themselves and their fans. Front man, Sean Lee, pulls from many influences to create a sound and presence that reflects the 50’s and 60’s of classic American sounds, such as country, rockabilly, and rock; but also brings a twist of the new to the table.

Various Eggs

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12 Mile Circle

$9 [BUY TICKETS] 21+ / The North Star

FRIDAY, OCT 01, 2010 6PM

Rookie of The Year
Rookie of the Year is an indie rock/acoustic band from Fayetteville, North Carolina

It Boys!

Westland
Don’t take it personal… but if you haven’t heard of the band Westland, from Boston Massachusetts, then you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months. This band of old friends (and Berklee School of Music students) have dedicated the past year of their lives to becoming one of the most recognized names in pop/rock. Singer and Songwriter Aaron Bonus, and Guitarist Jon Cornelius have been playing music together for years. With the inclusion of their close friend Ryan Basset on Guitar, seasoned Bassist Jeff Motekaitis, and drumming sensation Carlo Ribaux, Westland is poised to hit the pop/rock world, and hit it hard.

$10 [BUY TICKETS] ALL AGES / The Fire

SATURDAY, OCT 02, 2010 9PM

Meeting In The Aisle - A Tribute to Radiohead
presents:
Kid A 10th Anniversary Show
Meeting in the Aisle stands as a passionate musical collective whose sole purpose is to present the music and showmanship of Radiohead with as much accuracy and energy as possible.Each member shares an intense love of Radiohead's entire catalog and has perfected songs from every Radiohead studio album, including their newest album, In Rainbows, as well as b-sides and rarities. This Radiohead tribute is comprised of trained musicians who not only play in various original and cover bands in the Philadelphia area, but most of which also hold positions as studio engineers, live soundmen and DJs. Meeting in the Aisle members include Karl Danner on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Anthony Pryor on rhythm guitar, piano, keyboards and vocals; Mike McCarthy on lead guitar, effects, keyboards and vocals; Rob Whalen on bass; and Michael Litt on drums and percussion.

Start Making Sense : A Tribute to The Talking Heads
If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-piece Talking Heads cover have come from psychedelia-funk, NYC underground spoof bands, worldbeat jam, head-banging punk and from onstage with Frank Zappa's band members to bring to stage a "once in a lifetime" experience. A rockin', funkin', danceable celebration of the new-wave punk we loved from the 80's with frontman Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne - suit too big and all.

$12 ADV / $15 DOS [BUY TICKETS] 21+ / The North Star

SUNDAY, OCT 03, 2010 8PM

The Threadless Tour

Bob Nanna (of Braid and Hey Mercedes)

Mark Rose (of Spitalfield)
Mark Rose is a singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL who plays his own blend of blues-infused rock and progressive pop. Front man & key songwriter for rock band Spitalfield from 1998-2007, Rose has made a name for himself as a versatile songwriter and performer. “If the name Mark Rose isn't familiar to you, clearly your MP3 collection needs an overhaul," says Rob Ortenzi of Alternative Press Magazine.

$10 [BUY TICKETS] 21+ / The North Star

MONDAY, OCT 04, 2010 8PM

The New Music Series welcomes:
Can You Canoe
Based out of West Chester, Pennsylvania; Can You Canoe is the brainchild of musician and songwriter John Panasuk, with adjoining members: Jesse Neitz, Yamil Emedan, Colin Ringkamp, and Dave Clark, who have been working hard since the band’s formation in April 2009. After recording and compiling the Brandywine EP from April to August, Can You Canoe set off on a nation wide tour promoting the distant release of their record. In the months following their rigorous promo-tour, the band decided to take some more time to continue writing and put the finishing touches on the Brandywine EP. It may still be early, but Can You Canoe already has the musicianship and performance required to thrive in today’s music scene as they absorb their listeners, inciting them to realize musical integrity doesn’t have to be compromised at the expense of a “full-time” effort.

Adalie
"Love or detest it, there’s a pretty happenin’ emo/screamo/pop-punk scene in Philly that only continues to grow, and local four-piece Adalie has vaulted near the top of that heap of bands just two years after forming. Taking its cues from Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World and Glassjaw, among others, Adalie brings high-pitched vocals, the occasional raw-throated yowl, buzzsaw guitars, a healthy dose of sweet melodies and catchy choruses ... a sound and vision that seems to charm the kids (and editors of Alternative Press magazine). It has already gotten them on tours like Warped and Taste of Chaos, and could make them one of Philly’s breakout acts of 2010." - Philadelphia Weekly

Stewart John
Stewart John has been involved with some avenue of music his whole life. For the last seven years he has been armed with a guitar while writing, performing, and recording with various bands and artists from the Midwest. Through these personal life experiences, John paints a picture that any audience can relate to. By combining catchy pop melodies with strong guitar leads, Stewart has created his own unique sound which has been termed "guitar-pop".

David Scott Bradford

$7 [BUY TICKETS] 21+ / The North Star

TUESDAY, OCT 05, 2010 7PM

Semi Precious Weapons
"We are Semi Precious Weapons from New York Mother-Fucking City, and we hope you ALL GET LAID!"
It’s hard to argue with a band who expresses such an impassioned sentiment. And audiences across the country ain’t fightin’ with the raw power and electricity that pulsates throughout a Semi Precious Weapons performance. Their message is clear- music can be dangerous, dirty, and fun.
Led by one of the most charismatic vocalists in generations, the Boston Globe declares that "SPW splits the difference between AC/DC and Queen, fronted by the fabulously fierce Justin Tranter.” The visual appeal of the band, who are masterfully thrusting sex, glamour, and loving violence back into the rock & roll spotlight, is undeniable. Tranter easily dominates any stage, with crowd pleasing antics like his gravity defying high kicks in custom made Stuart Weitzman heels.

DJ Starlight

$15 ADV / $17 DOS [BUY TICKETS] All Ages Show! / The North Star

WEDNESDAY, OCT 06, 2010 8PM

Urban Giants
A few crazy boys from Philly, who still believes in music and art, decided to cut through the fluff and throwaway beats, and make a groove that's not quite "new under the sun" but IS Rarely heard in this modern, automated, hands free type of world! Mister King: Bass/Vocals An eccentric artist hailing from the streets of north Philadelphia, who sings and plays with an un-apologetic swagger. No schools to validate him..just simply born to do this thing..For real!

Wabi Sabi
Wabi Sabi is an ever-evolving collaboration between four musicians who bring their collective experiences and expectations to create music that reveals the unique beauty of communication through the gift of music. With a mixture of Jazz, Funk and a heavy backbeat Wabi Sabi keep heads bobbin’ and booties shakin’ wherever they perform. Based in Philadelphia, PA Wabi Sabi was founded by bassist Pete Chiovarou while attending Ester Boyer College of Music. He envisioned an atmosphere in which participants’ voices could be expressed and explored free of constraint, allowing the greatest gift of all, Imagination to be the guide. While at Ester Boyer Pete met drummer/vocalist Brian Duffy, guitarist/vocalist Damon Hunnicutt and saxophonist Dan Friel. Friendships were born and their collective musical experience began. Building on the freedom that is fostered by each member Wabi Sabi is able to perform for a diverse audience.

Keystoned

$8 [BUY TICKETS] 21+ / The North Star

FRIDAY, OCT 08, 2010 9PM

The Dirty Pearls
Brand new but already a classic, The Dirty Pearls come straight from the streets of New York City. All sex, drugs and rock n’ roll bravado delivered with sharp hooks, witty lyrics and a seedy swagger reminiscent of the finest 1970’s-era rock acts. Fans have christened the band the “Supergroup of the East Village” as much for their pedigree (their lineup boasts former members of some of NYC’s best and most beloved local bands) as for their consistently sold-out—every NYC gig to date, in fact—live shows.

Bleed Radio Bleed (CD Release)
BleedRadioBleed has been playing post-punk rock with elements of psychedelia and Latin American music since 2006. Members of the band have also played in the power-pop collective Canadian Invasion and post-hardcore group Amertume, and have toured across the U.S., Europe, and South America.

The Last Barbarians

$8 [BUY TICKETS] 21+ / The North Star

SATURDAY, OCT 09, 2010 9PM

No Code
The TEN TEN TEN Show:
Playing Pearl Jam's Ten in it's entirety. Plus a Greatest Hits set.

$10 [BUY TICKETS] 21+ / The North Star

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