Need Advice From Philidelphia Locals

[Animalhill]

Whats up everyone? My band and I are thinking about relocating to Philidelphia. I've been a few times and really enjoyed it, but want to know if anyone close to my age has experience living there. How is the music scene in terms of local shows?

[zipmeUP]

its sunny all of the time







i sware

[killerswells]

good cheesesteak.

[Villanova1L]

seems to be a decent local scene and plenty of venues

[Animalhill]

its sunny all of the time







i sware
:-d

[Animalhill]

seems to be a decent local scene and plenty of venues
Yeah I saw Modest Mouse at the Electric Factory and that place was fucking sick. We also figure that we're 2 hours from NYC, 1.5 hours from Baltimore, and about 2 hrs from D.C. Mad shows.

[takeiteasy_]

Do it! Philly is the best. Sooo many good venues

[Animalhill]

Do it! Philly is the best. Sooo many good venues
Awesome! That's exactly what I want to hear haha. Do you think people in Philly would dig our music?
www.myspace.com/hammerhandsmusic (http://www.myspace.com/hammerhandsmusic)

[yayitsjoe]

there's the trocadero, and the tla. i know a couple of local bands that have played here. a lot of people can get shows in the troc's balcony.

i'm not a huge fan of the music (just not my taste) but i know some people around here that would definitely dig it man.

[Animalhill]

there's the trocadero, and the tla. i know a couple of local bands that have played here. a lot of people can get shows in the troc's balcony.

i'm not a huge fan of the music (just not my taste) but i know some people around here that would definitely dig it man.
Mad thanks for the info dude. Last time I was in Philly I fell in love with it- seems like a cool place to live. Obviously avoiding the extreme north and south ends...

[WhitestKidUKnow]

philly is a great place. a lot of good venues. no matter what kind of music you play, there is always going to be a decent amount of people into that kind of music.

I would recommend spelling it right, though, they're easily offended folk hahaha.

[yayitsjoe]

philly is a great place. a lot of good venues. no matter what kind of music you play, there is always going to be a decent amount of people into that kind of music.

I would recommend spelling it right, though, they're easily offended folk hahaha.


hahaha, good call. philadelphia. not philidelphia.

[Five-Star]

Adelphia

[stfu_man]

r5productions.com.
i've never lived in philly but i love it.

[Animalhill]

philly is a great place. a lot of good venues. no matter what kind of music you play, there is always going to be a decent amount of people into that kind of music.

I would recommend spelling it right, though, they're easily offended folk hahaha.
haha whoops. Thats what happens when you work in a cubicle and are trying to post when your boss is walking up and down the rows trying to catch slack-assers. Mad thanks for the info!

[exploration #4]

Good call on getting out of NH man, you guys deserve a lot more attention.

[AndrewIcex]

Yeah dude! I would say get to Philly, OR move to Cincinnati, the music scene here is really good... and there tends to be a lot of shows here on a weekly basis, I enjoy the scene a lot... though I currently reside in Lexington, but Cincy is only an hour away.

[Animalhill]

Good call on getting out of NH man, you guys deserve a lot more attention.
Mad thanks man! I appreciate it. Yeah, we all grew up in a small town of like 12,000 people. There is nothing here- we have to drive at least two hours to play any decent shows, and even then its so sporadic (even bi-weekly) that its hard to get a strong following.

[killerswells]

Yeah dude! I would say get to Philly, OR move to Cincinnati, the music scene here is really good... and there tends to be a lot of shows here on a weekly basis, I enjoy the scene a lot... though I currently reside in Lexington, but Cincy is only an hour away.

cincy, really? i lived there during high school so maybe it wasn't as cool back then. but all i remember is bogarts, and some other place near by called mad cats, or mad hatters or something.

[Heart-A-Tact]

Mad thanks man! I appreciate it. Yeah, we all grew up in a small town of like 12,000 people. There is nothing here- we have to drive at least two hours to play any decent shows, and even then its so sporadic (even bi-weekly) that its hard to get a strong following.

In a band I used to be in, we had to do this. Except, rather than drive two hours for a decent show, we had to drive two hours for any show. If the move will make things more convenient and less strenuous for your band, then go for it. I'm sure I don't need to tell you that, though.

[Animalhill]

In a band I used to be in, we had to do this. Except, rather than drive two hours for a decent show, we had to drive two hours for any show. If the move will make things more convenient and less strenuous for your band, then go for it. I'm sure I don't need to tell you that, though.
When I say decent, I mean decent as far as NH shows go. There are NO shows in the town we live in, and we really just want to be part of a cool musical community (ie: most NH bands are either fake assholes or 15 year old rich kids). Plus we're all over twenty and just want to live in a city. Philadelphia females: beware of Hammer Hands :wave:

[AndrewIcex]

cincy, really? i lived there during high school so maybe it wasn't as cool back then. but all i remember is bogarts, and some other place near by called mad cats, or mad hatters or something.
Its gotten a lot better... now that bands are finally making it out of there... like Foxy Shazam is out, Sea Of Treachery (old at daggers drawn) got out, and a few others are all out doing tours or just producing music, though if you get stuck locally there it is hard to get out, but trust me it is definitely getting noticed on the music map, they were talking about it on last years warped, like a lot of bands were, it was a good thing.

[killerswells]

Its gotten a lot better... now that bands are finally making it out of there... like Foxy Shazam is out, Sea Of Treachery (old at daggers drawn) got out, and a few others are all out doing tours or just producing music, though if you get stuck locally there it is hard to get out, but trust me it is definitely getting noticed on the music map, they were talking about it on last years warped, like a lot of bands were, it was a good thing.

good news man. i need to make a trek back there. if you ever go to a show at bogarts, hit up pomodoris pizza afterwards, if its still around. best pizza in cincy.

[yoursinhorror]

I live in Philly, and work at one of said venues..
Anyways, from what I noticed, we do have a pretty good local scene.Once kids dig your band, they come out to pretty much every show.

[Animalhill]

I live in Philly, and work at one of said venues..
Anyways, from what I noticed, we do have a pretty good local scene.Once kids dig your band, they come out to pretty much every show.
That's what we're looking for. Most of the kids in NH are just... its like a middle school lunch room. No one thinks for themselves and flocks to the most vapid, richest kid.

[yoursinhorror]

That's what we're looking for. Most of the kids in NH are just... its like a middle school lunch room. No one thinks for themselves and flocks to the most vapid, richest kid.
ah, that's no good. my best friend is a nh-philly transplant and I'm pretty sure he feels the same way. anyways, feel free to IM me if you wanna chat more/get more info! sn is: yours in horror

[ShShShark]

I live in Philly, and work at one of said venues..
Anyways, from what I noticed, we do have a pretty good local scene.Once kids dig your band, they come out to pretty much every show.

hey! we work together...


It allll depends on the genre of music. I would say that Philly is pretty cutthroat if anything. if they don't like you, you will be eaten alive. but if they DO dig you, they are really loyal.

[Animalhill]

hey! we work together...


It allll depends on the genre of music. I would say that Philly is pretty cutthroat if anything. if they don't like you, you will be eaten alive. but if they DO dig you, they are really loyal.
www.myspace.com/hammerhandsmusic (http://www.myspace.com/hammerhandsmusic) How do you think this style would be received?

[ShShShark]

www.myspace.com/hammerhandsmusic (http://www.myspace.com/hammerhandsmusic) How do you think this style would be received?

Ah I'm no music critic, and I certainly can't speak for everyone. But I personally dig it.

Try to play some shows round these parts and get a feel for it.

[Animalhill]

Ah I'm no music critic, and I certainly can't speak for everyone. But I personally dig it.

Try to play some shows round these parts and get a feel for it.
Thanks dude. Yeah, we are going to plan a few shows there this summer before moving. Know any good venues down there?

[killerswells]

not sure if it's just my computer, but the layout on your myspace is all whacked. stuff overlaps and whatnot. good tunes though, i dig.

[Animalhill]

not sure if it's just my computer, but the layout on your myspace is all whacked. stuff overlaps and whatnot. good tunes though, i dig.
Mad thanks! Yeah- pretty sure the layout works best with Firefox opposed to I-explorer or Safari

[killerswells]

Mad thanks! Yeah- pretty sure the layout works best with Firefox opposed to I-explorer or Safari

yeah, my work computer runs old school IE. ill check you guys out later when im home on good ol firefox.

[Animalhill]

yeah, my work computer runs old school IE. ill check you guys out later when im home on good ol firefox.
Good deal. Our new album will be on Itunes for like, 6.99 in a few days. Or for people that want the whole package with art and lyrics for 10.00 on CD Baby.

[yoursinhorror]

hey! we work together...


It allll depends on the genre of music. I would say that Philly is pretty cutthroat if anything. if they don't like you, you will be eaten alive. but if they DO dig you, they are really loyal.
hey I miss you!!! hahaha.

[yoursinhorror]

Thanks dude. Yeah, we are going to plan a few shows there this summer before moving. Know any good venues down there?
You could try the northstar, troc balcony, the barbary, kung fu necktie, johnny brenda's...hmm that's all I can think of for now.

[Animalhill]

You could try the northstar, troc balcony, the barbary, kung fu necktie, johnny brenda's...hmm that's all I can think of for now.
Thanks so much!

[killerswells]

dude literally been listening to you guys the last hour straight. few things: sweet drums, the non blood brothers type screamer dude has a cool voice, i dig some of the southern sounding riffs on animal hill, good shit man.

[Animalhill]

dude literally been listening to you guys the last hour straight. few things: sweet drums, the non blood brothers type screamer dude has a cool voice, i dig some of the southern sounding riffs on animal hill, good shit man.
Mad thanks man! So glad you dig it. Our drummer is the man- his name is Tum Tum and he is a viscous Chinese mofo. I think that's my voice you like, the lower one? And I also play the guitar for the band- glad you dig it.
We'll be on itunes soon if you feel like hearing the whole album.

[WhitestKidUKnow]

check out this website for booking etc. they seem like really down to earth guys.

http://www.r5productions.com

[smorgy]

ill definitely will be emailing you guys about playing a show in the fall at umass lowell.

i wish animals was still playing shows

[ShShShark]

The Northstar Bar, Troc Balcony, The Fire, Johnny Brendas, First Unitarian Church, Kung Fu Necktie, 941 Theater, Connie's Ric Rac, Tritone, The Blinkin Lincoln, The Adobe Upstairs, Broad Street Ministry.

As far as production companies: r5 productions, heyday entertainment, village green productions, double v booking

Try your luck with these guys.

Edit: The Millcreek Tavern is cool too

[yayitsjoe]

i wish i was this much help. hahahaha.

[Animalhill]

The Northstar Bar, Troc Balcony, The Fire, Johnny Brendas, First Unitarian Church, Kung Fu Necktie, 941 Theater, Connie's Ric Rac, Tritone, The Blinkin Lincoln, The Adobe Upstairs, Broad Street Ministry.

As far as production companies: r5 productions, heyday entertainment, village green productions, double v booking

Try your luck with these guys.

Edit: The Millcreek Tavern is cool too
You are the man. Muchos gracias.

[ShShShark]

You are the man. Muchos gracias.

de nada dude. best of luck. keep me posted.

[maxvsmaradona]

The Philly scene is freakin' excellent. The one band I'm in is from the Atlantic City area, and the whole music scenen in our area is shit. We've played twice at the trocadero, and it was seriously the most fun we've ever had, and people, if they like your stuff there, they'll listen and spread the word. We seriously have a bigger fanbase in philly than down here.

[nick19]

Also check out JC Dobbs, its a small venue on South Street. You're gonna love it here.

[Animalhill]

de nada dude. best of luck. keep me posted.
Will do