johnny brenda’s

by Ari Roth There are lots of events overflowing with attractions and contests during Philly Beer Week, but the Fishtown FestivALE keeps things simple and relaxed. Put together by Johnny Brenda’s, Fette Sau and Frankford Hall, this festival celebrates the beginning of Read More

by Malana Battle A combination of soul and pop completes Swedish singer/songwriter Erik Hassle. Hassle is on a North American tour with his label mate MØ. On the tour Hassle will travel to twelve different cities in a short period of time. One of his stops on the trip was none Read More

by Matt Kelchner With a revamped band and new album in hand, Kip Berman and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart stopped by Fishtown Monday night for a headlining show at Johnny Brenda’s. The new record, Days of Abandon, shows a breath of fresh air for the seasoned band. Along with a Read More

by Matt Kelchner It’s been a few years since we last had a new full length album from The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. The last was the well received sophomore effort, Belong, in 2011. After a few singles and an EP in 2012, we have not heard much from The Pains of Being Pure at Read More

by Donte Kirby Owen Pallet and Doldrums brought their unique brands of music to Johnny Brenda’s Thursday night, leaving Philly fans eager for the Canadians’ return. Doldrums, a four piece from Montréal that include both drums and a beat machine opened the show. They were Read More

by Matt Kelchner On Saturday night Marissa Nadler took the trip down I-95 from her current residence in the Boston area to Johnny Brenda’s to help celebrate the release of her latest album, July. Despite being somewhat under the weather, Nadler still wowed the crowd with her Read More