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Johnny Brenda's

Fishtown / Philadelphia

Johnny Brenda's is an independent Fishtown bar, restaurant, and upstairs live music room presenting local bands and touring club shows.

Fishtownindependent venueupstairs club showslocal and touring bands

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Sovei

Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM

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What to expect

A night at Johnny Brenda's

Choose Johnny Brenda's when you want dinner or drinks downstairs and a compact general-admission concert upstairs. Most current listings are 21+, but check the exact event for age terms, doors, support, ticket status, and any show-specific policy before going.

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Before or after the show

Food and neighborhood stops to pair with the show. Check travel time and current hours, and reserve where appropriate.

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    Suraya

    Lebanese restaurant, market, and garden for a reservation-minded meal farther north on Frankford Avenue.

  • Quick bite

    Pizzeria Beddia

    Fishtown pizzeria for a casual meal close to the neighborhood's music rooms.

  • Attraction

    The Clay Studio

    Nonprofit ceramic-arts center with exhibitions, a shop, and public programs in nearby South Kensington.

Announced ahead

More Johnny Brenda's shows in the 90-day guide

These are the next 12 of 33 official dates beyond the current 30-day month view. Use the venue calendar and event pages for the complete long-range schedule.

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Sovei

INSTRUMENTS

*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors 8 PM – Show SOVEI With vocals that recall the gossamer timbre of Billie Holiday and Solange Knowles, Sovei’s music is an exploration of personhood, perception, and the desire to be understood. Tonight is a celebration of their debut EP “Other.” Sovei will be joined by an all-star group of musicians from Philly’s experimental jazz, rock, and ambient scenes. MOUSTAPHA NOUMBISSI Moustapha Noumbissi is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in Philadelphia. Born in Belgium to Cameroonian parents, Moustapha grew up a participant of many musical traditions, including West African drumming, American pop, and choral music. His latest recordings with producer Lee Clarke favor indie rock and psychedelic soul. LARS LARS is a singer-songwriter and musician from Philadelphia. Their music is a deeply personal journey through the realms of self-discovery and acceptance. LARS weaves together melodic loops that serve as a backdrop for narratives exploring the intricacies of their experience as a black trans person. Through soulful compositions and genre-defying exploration, they invite listeners into a world where themes of identity, spirituality, and resilience intersect.

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*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors 8 PM – Show FROGGY Froggy is a Philly-based queer punk power trio formed in 2020. Starting the band as teenagers, they’ve written a collection of punchy and melodic tracks depicting the relatable and earnest parts of growing up, from 711 Nachos to ordeals with local creeps. Inspired by L7, The Dead Milkmen, Bikini Kill, and many other hard-hitting icons, Froggy delivers a powerful kick of youthful humor, grunge, and classic punk. PLEASURE DEATH Hailing from New York City, PLEASURE DEATH, is a queer heavy grunge duo harnessing power, revenge, and all consuming desire. Informed by RiotGrrrl ethos, their songs exorcise repressed rage born of r*pe culture and queerphobia, with a heavy dose of distortion. Live shows are an invitation to step into your shadow and purge whatever’s killing your pleasure. THE ANGIES Channeling the lean riffs of the Rolling Stones, the swagger of the Stooges, and the confrontational performances of James Chance & the Contortions, the Angies adrenalize the too-often listless musical landscape of today with a double shot of old school rock ‘n’ roll.

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*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors 8 PM – Show FROGGY Froggy is a Philly-based queer punk power trio formed in 2020. Starting the band as teenagers, they’ve written a collection of punchy and melodic tracks depicting the relatable and earnest parts of growing up, from 711 Nachos to ordeals with local creeps. Inspired by L7, The Dead Milkmen, Bikini Kill, and many other hard-hitting icons, Froggy delivers a powerful kick of youthful humor, grunge, and classic punk. LADY LYCHEE lady lychee is spiky on the outside & sweet and squishy on the inside. this raw, punky powerhouse marries grunge distortion with trickster wordplay in a cute but cutting package. she released her entirely self-written and self-produced debut album ‘ROCKSTAR COSPLAY’ in October 2023. THE ANGIES Channeling the lean riffs of the Rolling Stones, the swagger of the Stooges, and the confrontational performances of James Chance & the Contortions, the Angies adrenalize the too-often listless musical landscape of today with a double shot of old school rock ‘n’ roll.

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Electronic

Nelward, Grocer & Gloorp

*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors 8 PM – Show NELWARD nelward is an innovative music artist creating funky electronic artpop for the internet age. Early on, the melodies of classic Nintendo games were etched into his ADHD brain and never seemed to leave. Drawing from a wide array of influences, nelward enjoys the explorative aspect of music creation and is not one to dwell in one sound for too long. He is also known for the colorful and whimsical art direction in his often self-produced videos. In 2017, his first EP “Alive in Screen” established his foundational sound. The subsequent success of the new jack swing / nu metal banger Ghost and bubblegum pop earworm Never Wanna Fall in Love With U established him as a force to be reckoned with in the independent electronic music scene. 2020’s “Eat Your Dreams” EP delved into heavier subject matter while tightening nelward’s knack for catchy songwriting. 2024’s single THE RUNAROUND combines infectious earworms while embracing musical exploration. Nelward is known for his animated live performances, completing a 40+ date tour of North America and Europe with TWRP from 2024-2025. In 2025 the nelward live band was born, representing a distinct chapter in the evolution of his live performance. Nelward represents a growing segment of independent electronic artists who are building significant followings through digital platforms while creating innovative multimedia art experiences. GROCER GLOORP

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Jim E. Brown

*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors 8 PM – Show JIM E. BROWN 19 year-old pop sensation, Jim E. Brown, returns to the American city of Philadelphia for 3 consecutive concerts. ANDY BURNS NULL

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Jim E. Brown

*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors 8 PM – Show JIM E. BROWN 19 year-old pop sensation, Jim E. Brown, returns to the American city of Philadelphia for 3 consecutive concerts. ANDY BURNS F. WOODS AND THE EXTRA SENSES

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PunkElectronicExperimental

Nice Strong Arm

*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors 8 PM – Show NICE STRONG ARM Nice Strong Arm is a product of the creative and welcoming counterculture of Austin, Texas, in the late 1980’s. The band found its sound playing shows with local peer upstarts like Ed Hall and opening for the underground heavyweights of the time such as Sonic Youth, Mudhoney, My Bloody Valentine, White Zombie, etc. The list is long. The band signed in 1986 to influential label Homestead Records after an improbable one show tour to open for Volcano Suns and to strut their stuff for Gerard Cosloy. They then went on to record three critically acclaimed LP’s, and tour the US indie college circuit non-stop. Charting and growing fanbase notwithstanding, the band split in 1990. A re-kindled amity in 2026 finds the trio eager. The old game is afoot: “let’s write songs and play some shows!” The band is touring the U.S. later in 2026; the paint peeling live shows are back! N.S.A. are also recording a new record. Nice Strong Arm is: Jason Asnes: electric bass guitar & Vocals Ex- Swans, Alkaline, Saturnine, Crown Heights. In NYC, he became a successful club / event DJ recording and releasing tracks as DJ Angola. Jeffrey Kent Hoskins: Drums. Timbales. Ex- Flying Saucer, recording engineer and producer, cyclist. Kevin R Thomson: electric guitar and vocals Ex- Touched By A Janitor, Timco, Morning Champ, Enablers, Technician. SHADOW RIOT Born out of two years of free playing. Four friends (Kamyar Arsani, Jeff Barsky, Dug Birdzell, and Jerry Busher) turned the language they created into songs and performances over the summer of 2024. Persian protest vocals backed by musicians from DC’s punk and experimental worlds. The Quiet Please 7″ is available from Dischord Records. HEAVENLY BODIES Heavenly Bodies is an experimental rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The core group consists of Ashley and Dustin Burrows and Shaun Bailey. Developing deep grooves in real time and letting each performance be an escape for all who imbibe in the hidden rhythms of the universe. Music for freaks and the freak at heart.

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