$8 suggested donation – sweet teas on us!
An evening showcasing incredible local musicians, offering their unique sound in scaled-down, acoustic performances. Enjoy the cozy vibe of big ol’ couches, floor pillows, fanciful sweet teas and your fellow music-lovin’, attentive listeners.
Come early to grab a comfy seat! Bring friends and strangers! We’ll be donning our alchemist hats and brewing up a tasty batch of sweet teas!
The Great Unknown
“’Tonight, Let’s Pretend’ is a work of meticulous beauty…one of my favorite albums of the year.” (The Deli Magazine)
“…the true strength in West Philly Americana quintet The Great Unknown lies in their moments of restraint. Check out “Shrapnel,” a simmering hymn rooted in a rickety cello duo. Dig the breezy whistling and banjo-led campfire harmonies on the flawless “The Weasel & The Worm,” which closes their self-released debut Tonight, Let’s Pretend.” (City Paper, Philadelphia)
A four piece alt-folk band from West Philadelphia, The Great Unknown conveys the joy of making art for the sake of its creation. They are a band of musician friends who clearly enjoy their craft and don’t shy away from showing it; a band in the old sense of the word, like a family or a gang. Over the last four years, the members have developed a friendship that is the source of both a collaborative creative process and an onstage dynamic that has elicited comments such as “Are you guys brothers?” and, “Those must be blood harmonies.”
Using instrumentation commonly found in folk and country music (acoustic guitars, lap steel guitar, banjo, harmonica), The Great Unknown has honed in on a style that’s both new and instantly recognizable. Their music engages audiences on a variety of levels: the vocal harmonies and focus on songwriting give the band a decidedly folk heart, while the arrangements and power in performance are often that of a rock and roll band. This flexibility allows The Great Unknown to play both intimate acoustic shows and bigger, louder rock venues. Their songs have become part of the canon of Philadelphia’s growing alt-folk community, a scene that is quickly being recognized around the country. The Great Unknown are currently supporting The New Skin EP, self-released in the summer of 2010. The New Skin EP can be heard and downloaded at www.digital.thegreatunknownmusic.com.
Liz Fullerton
“Acoustic music doesn’t mean much unless you’ve got a reason to listen. Liz Fullerton’s voice, intoxicating and sedate as it is without words, will force you to stop everything you’re doing to hear tales of slow journeys toward the center — the place where our heart are filled, our minds put to ease, and our spirits brim with wholeness. She will grab your attention like a baby wolf, and it will be impossible to watch her leave when the songs are through. But you will be better for it.”- Joshua Britton
“I visited Fullerton’s Myspace page so I could listen to her music. Oh my, what I heard was incredible! There is something so special about her voice, timeless and soulful, that makes her songs sound absolutely beautiful. Man, I thought I had a good knowledge of Philly artists but somehow Liz Fullerton went unnoticed to me until now. Oh, you better believe from now on I’ll keep an ear out for more Liz Fullerton music.” One Fan at a time (onefanatatime.com)
