johnny brenda’s

by Adam McGrath A friendly family vibe flowed through the crowd at Johnny Brenda’s Thursday night, as Los Angeles folk rockers He’s My Brother She’s My Sister demonstrated their own version of sibling affection during an upbeat and entertaining set. The eclectic ensemble Read More

by Jaz Bowens The first installment of Communion Club Nights rolled into Philadelphia on the second level of Johnny Brenda’s, the perfect venue for such an event, this past Thursday to a small but growing crowd throughout the night. As a novice to Johnny Brenda’s charming Read More

by Ricky Haldis On Tuesday evening, a crowd of diverse music-lovers ascended the dark, dingy staircase that led to the stage area of Johnny Brenda’s on Girard. The air in the room was cool, and a massive cloud of smoke from the fog machine loomed below the ceiling. An Read More

by Adam McGrath National pride is not something usually associated with rock shows, but the first adjective that came to mind while watching Daughn Gibson play at Johnny Brenda’s Friday night was “American.” This wasn’t just because the music Josh Martin writes is hoisted from Read More

by Donte Kirby Ulrich Schnauss and Telequanta transported the audience to their world at Johnny Brenda’s on Wednesday night by using atmospheric music and complementary images as the vehicle. The opening act, Telequanta, is from the East Falls area of Philadelphia, lovingly Read More

by Matt Kelchner With Johnny Brenda’s already buzzing due to the opening tap of Philly Beer Week, Dave Hartley aka Nightlands kicked off another set of tour dates. Earlier this year, Hartley released his sophomore album Oak Island on Secretly Canadian Records and has been touring Read More