johnny brenda’s

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett   Philly Music Fest offered an eclectic array of local acts at numerous venues in and around the city. And at Johnny Brenda’s on Oct. 23, Philly Music Fest got turned up to the proverbial 11 with a ripping show featuring headliner Read More

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett The Sunday Scaries weren’t a factor at Johnny Brenda’s in Fishtown on July 14, as the second-story venue was loaded with attendees for a show with an eclectic bill. Sixteen Jackies celebrated the release of their first full-length album Read More

Written and Photographed by: Max Bennett Temperatures in Philadelphia have been pushing 100 degrees, so the last thing anyone wants is more heat. But at Johnny Brenda’s Saturday night, three local acts turned the heat up all the way, delivering heavy riffs, dance-inducing punk, Read More

words + photos by Maria Arroyo Over the weekend, Johnny Brenda’s hosted an incredible show with the opening band, Little Image, from Dallas, Texas and the headliner, The Jungle Giants, from Australia! There was already a pretty decent crowd size when the show started. They Read More

by Lauren Rosier Indie folk/alternative Boston-based trio, Tall Heights, and Vermont-based singer/songwriter, Henry Jamison, played to an intimate, attentive crowd of music lovers last night at the Lizard Lounge (located in the bottom level of the Chameleon Club). Tall Heights Read More

by Ziggy Merritt Capturing love in song is one of the more elemental things about the continuum of music through the ages. It can be divine or personal but all forms of the love song offer something relatable. It helps the songwriter connect to their audience through the ups and Read More