This Saturday will officially be The Deli Philly’s 10^th Anniversary, and we are honored to be celebrating it with our good ole friends at PhilaMOCA, with performances by Deli faves Sixteen Jackies, American Trappist, and Madalean Gauze, as well as rad tunes spun throughout the night by the good folks of Born Losers Records. And of course, we would love it if any of our readers and the artists that we’ve supported over the years would like to share in what is sure to be a damn good time – you are all certainly invited! So please excuse our early departure for today as we get prepared (and a little rest) for tomorrow evening’s festivities. Thank you for all your support over the last decade, and we look forward to many more years of discovering great Philly music with you – CHEERS!!! – Q.D. Tran

Other places to hit this weekend, if you must…

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) SAT The Deli Philly's 10th Anniversary Bash: Sixteen Jackies, American Trappist, Madalean Gauze, SUN Brother JT, Philadelphia Women's Slavic Ensemble

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT The Bul Bey (EP Release Show), Sudo Williams, Balmour

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Palmas, SUN Hold Down The Ocean, The Retinas

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI The Age Of Truth/DJ Deejay, SAT 6 Underground, SUN Teenage Bigfoot

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Gigantic, Unlovable, Reana, Lower Wolves, SUN Boogieman Dela, CAGEBIRD

Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI Speedy Ortiz, SAT Belly Of The Beats: Nothing

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Rotation Records Presents The Cool Down 

The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) FRI So Far Gone: Dirty South Joe, Magglezzz

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Conjunto Philadelphia, SUN (Upstairs) Port Arthur, Ascension Drive, Goodthief

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Endless Taile, Knightlife, Frankly Lost, SAT Michael Mythix, Nick Cosmo, SUN Almost Isles, November Lounge, Dipped, Pink Lemons

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Swift Technique, SAT Instupendo, QQQ

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI Dweller (Record Release), So Totally, The Tisburys, SAT False Tracks, Secret Nudist Friends, Canine 10, SUN The Mary Veils/The Whips, Zinskē

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SAT Familiar Things, Moment To Capitalize, The Easily Fooled, Twin Beds/Sheena & Thee Nosebleeds, Gringo Motel, Tiger Castle, SUN Erik Kramer, Too Many Talk Shows/Eyes of the Living, Assayer, Sharkbullet

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) FRI Hestina, Lauren Scott, Eliza Edens, SAT Z by Z, Midnight Singers, Alec Stewart, SUN Mean Wendy Band, New Alone, Gainstrive

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Day, Reed Streets, SAT DJ Deejay

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT James Pace Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac 

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) SUN Show of Hands: A Voter Registration Party + Benefit Show:Brown Rainbow, Roberta Faceplant, Endless Taile, Erin Incoherent, TJ McGlinchey, Alec Stewart

Century (1350 S 29^th St.) FRI Cultic, The Human Race Is Filth, Bea$ters, SAT Roadkiller, DipEater, Andhera

The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Sold Out Show, Overcoming Gravity

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7^th St.) FRI  Atomic Sky

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI DJ Chris Urban, SAT Ed Christof

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Torn & Ironic, Weezadelphia, Almost There, Fair Use, SAT Uncle Dan

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SAT Stolen Rhodes 

Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SUN Rich Baker

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) SAT Flamingo Chicks, Slow Reader, Screamcloud

Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) SAT The Stonewall Vessels, Moral Support, Ringtail Howitzer, Nothing Vital, SUN Dr. Beardface, The Bad Larrys 

Tundra Dome (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Boon, Sandcastle, Nancy Strong

The Music Ward (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT In The Presence Of Wolves, Earth7

Dear Deli Readers,

This is a big one! We are very excited to announce the lineup for The Deli Philly’s 10^th Anniversary Bash on Saturday, October 6^th at PhilaMOCA. Yup – that’s right; for nearly a decade now, our branch of The Deli has been proudly exposing you to the wonderful, homegrown talent that has fostered this kick-ass music community of ours. It’s been an honor and a privilege to document this slice of musical history and share it with you, and we hope to continue on this journey with you for many years to come.

Headlining this momentous occasion will be glam quartet Sixteen Jackies, who also recently released our June Record of the Month. If you’ve never experienced them live, you are certainly in for a treat, and if you have, then we’ll see you there. They’ll also be joined by the anthemic songwriting of American Trappist, the brainchild of former River City Extension frontman Joe Michelini. And feel free to submit yourself to the ladies of Madalean Gauze, who will be bringing their naughty brand of post-punk/psych-rock hijinx to the mausoleum’s hallowed halls. Yeah – it’s on. Looking forward to sharing this very special evening with you! More deets about the celebration HERE.

Much love,

Q.D. Tran & The Deli Staff

Hauntingly exhilarating, FUNeral, the freshly released EP from Madalean Gauze, sits between layers of secluded strangeness and playful enjoyment. Twisting traditional storytelling with a fantasy-laced vibe, the album may catch you off guard in a pleasant, surprising fashion; taking on cinematic undertones, the plot quickly turns. Tonight’s EP release show at Boot & Saddle will benefit Valley Youth House, a Lehigh Valley organization that ensures vulnerable, abused, and homeless youths in the community access to shelter and counseling, and features support from a trio of locals. Recently added to the Topshelf Records family, the harmony-fueled, girl-pop, throwback sounds of Queen of Jeans plan to release their debut album this year, and they’ll be working double-duty this evening, supporting Balance and Composure’s sold-out show at First Unitarian Church as well. Cut from similar musical cloths, the garage-pop quartet of Louie Louie dips into easy-grooving, semi-psych waters that retain a classic catchiness. Unleashing their personal-brand of barraging noise-pop, Empath will get the night started. – Michael Colavita

Other places to stay warm this weekend…

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Madalean Gauze (EP Release), Queen of Jeans, Louie Louie, Empath, SAT Flat Mary Road, Baker Man, Tough Guy Soda

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Nightfall, Trash Knife, The Charley Few, SAT Frog Holler, Hezekiah Jones, Dem Hills

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI All This Huxley/DJ Deejay, SAT Brother Martin, Port Arthur/A Black Celebration: DJ Baby Berlin, DJ Jem/DJ Mighty Mike Saga, DJ Elijvh Vrms, SUN The City and I, So Totally, Lowercase Roses

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) FRI S.T.A.R.W.O.O.D., F. Woods & The Fellow Humans,  Bunny Savage & The Plibmen

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Dance Party Quizzo: The Beating, Crouse

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Alex Catrambone & Friends

TLA (334 South St.) SAT Candy Volcano

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Conjunto, SAT Light of Day(Upstairs) John Byrne/(Downstairs) Ben Arnold, SUN (Upstairs) Diane Monroe &  Tony Miceli Duo

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Panophonic, Sonny Knockout, E.Joseph & The Sparrows, Magnificent Birds of Prey, SAT Outer Heaven, Backslider

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) FRI The Last Generation On Film, Vacation James, SAT Hayley Dare, Seb Isaac Band, SUN Dan Malloy, Nicklas Hughes, Michael J. Vitale, Slenko & McKeys

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT The Jesse Lundy Band: Mach 4

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI Sexoffice, Rover Rover, SAT Kiska

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SAT Darla

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SUN Rusty Cadillac

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) SAT Mercury Retrograde, Pet Lizard, Visoon

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) SUN Honeygasm

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Chad Jenkins Band, Primatives, Kevin Segal & The Old Souls, SAT Alright Junior, The Good Mess, Phantasm, The Sea Tease

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Stiltwater, Big Mind, Dry Reef, SAT An All-star Tribute to Paul Simon’s Graceland: Ryan Tennis

First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) FRI Balance and Composure, Queen of Jeans

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) FRI Jacopo & The Late Saints, Truant Minds, Tiger Castle, SAT So Totally/Cerulean Blue, Gracie & The So Beautifuls

LAVA Space (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Mista Quik, Prototype:AT, Tapes & Tubes, Alpha Alpha

Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Trash Boy, Overwinter, Georgey V

Planet Phitness (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Fleabite, Susie Derkins

JJ’s Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Past Life, Kinda Alright, SAT Sleepy Freak, Dinosaur Diner

Madalean Gauze recently unveiled her new album Cool and Fun. Tonight, Johnny Brenda’s hosts a performance marking the occasion. On the six-song EP, Gauze embarks on a personal journey, exhibiting a centered, commanding presence, maintaining the course, even while the skies dramatically shift in appearance, foreshadowing twisting winds and unforgiving precipitation. While those surroundings could be thrown into a vortex at any moment, a playful but unwavering confidence continues to step forward. The beguiling sonic potions of Haunted Homes and the catchy but seriously shaded Americana of American Trappist (performing an acoustic set) will help set the tone for the evening. - Michael Colavita

More places to bake this weekend…

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Madalean Gauze (Album Release) Haunted Homes, American Trappist

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Magic Deal, Amanda X, SAT Commonwealth Choir, Selfhelpme

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Goat Wizard, The Age of Truth, Anthrophobia/Adam East/Philly Soul Sydicate, SAT Archive/Fully Glazed/Fame Lust/Night Sweats, SUN Them Jones, Vinnie Paolizzi/Son & Heir, Full Bush, Science Club

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) FRI Narcos, Dark Web, SUN Pube

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Ben Arnold, Travel Lanes, Cookie Rabinowitz, SAT Taiwan Housing Project

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Andrea Valle , Schilly, Sleepy Dah, Charley Coin, Ronnie Riggles, Anyee Wright, SAT FV, Snakeboy

TLA (334 South St.) FRI The Whiskeyhickon Boys

The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Promise of Redemption

Electric Factory (421 N. 7^th St.)

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Flannel, SUN Volteque, Keely Sibilia, Dana K Fiero

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Science Club, The Retinas, The Dispersions, SAT The Stone Eye, SUN Slenko & McKeys, Wild Dust, The Russells, Automatic Colors

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) SAT Lady HD

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, Low Budget, SAT DJ Deejay

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Disgruntled Sherpa Project, SUN Rusty Cadillac

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) FRI Space Pizza, Wyldflowers, Worst Ones, Blushed, SAT Seeing Snakes, Molly Rhythm, The Ray Gradys, Lamplighters, The Mad Splatter, Riverside Odds, Mid Rats, Teenage Bigfoot, Victory Boy

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Moral Support, SAT Left to Vanish, Collider, Gloves Off

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Fractals, SAT Dr. Beardface & The Spacemen, Elwood James Band

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) FRI Fallible Being, SAT No One You Know

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Nik Greeley & The Operators

Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SUN Burnt Sienna

Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Radiator Hospital (Solo), Joe Jack Talcum, SAT No Thank You, Harmony Woods

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) FRI Iona Lake, Truant Minds, Vanderlyle/Egocentric Plastic Men, Pretty Words, Mike Muli, SUN Who Loves You, Tombo Crush, Lester/Career Crooks, Manikineter, The Hell Hole Store

Bond Villain (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Driftwood Soldier

All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Twelve Gardens, Hello Shark

Little Italy (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Coping Skills, Vivian K

Madalean Gauze recently released a new six-song EP Cool and Fun. An impending danger looms as the musical engine continues to rev and the swirl of peripheral vocals hauntingly shakes the foundation. Finding the sweet spot betwixt bright moments of mountaintop clarity and grittier, in-the-woods, unbending ferocity, the album is assertively aggressive and focused. Head out to Johnny Brenda’s on Friday, July 21 for a record release celebration that will also feature Haunted Homes and American Trappist! (Photo by Bob Sweeney)