The Pistola Press

Real Estate, who are kind of locals to Philly, come from the Jersey Shore. No, they are not fake tanned, buff dudes who can be seen on that lame-ass show on MTV. Instead they’re four indie rocker, hipster dudes who grew up in the suburbia of New Jersey. They released a damn-good  album not too long ago entitled, Real Estate, where they constantly remind you of where they come from. The opening track called “Beach Comber” gives you an idea of the theme of the record. The record even made it onto Pitchfork’s Top 50 albums of 2009.

Real Estate will play at Johnny Brendas on Saturday, January 9th. It’s only 10 dollars so come out and see a really good band. Guaranteed these guys will not be playing small, intimate shows at JBs much longer. They’re only getting started.

Tickets can be found HERE.

R5 Productions will hold the last day of their bi-annual two day punk rock flea market today. Even though Philly was just hit by a blizzard, doors are set to open at 10 am. It will be held at the Starlight Ballroom, which is located on 9th and Spring Garden. Don’t let the title of the flea market scare you away. The items that will be available for purchase will be far from just punk rock stuff. This will be a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done so don’t miss out!

A complete list of all the sellers and what they will have for sale can be found HERE.

Lissy Trullie played Kung Fu Necktie on a bitterly cold Thursday night. It was the last show of their short East coast tour. Lissy and her band played a short, very tight set which even included a few new songs. Her and her band are just making their mark on the scene so be on the look out for more of Lissy Trullie in 2010.

What To Do On Thursday?

Lissy Trullie

• Lissy Trullie, Xylos, Mike Bones at Kung Fu Necktie – 8 PM(21+) – $10

What To Do On Wednesday?

Black Thought

• NeverShoutNever, Ace Enders, Great Big Planes at the First Unitarian Church – 6:30 PM SOLD OUT
• Billy Martin(of Medeski, Martin & Wood), Calvin Weston and more at Trocadero Theatre – 7 PM(21+) – $9.50
• The Sleepwell, Fishstick, Vice Royal at North Star Bar - 7 PM(21+) – $8
• Public Record, Mahogany, Tennis System, Sounder(Jeff Zeigler of Arc In Round) at Johnny Brendas – 9PM(21+) – $10
• Black Thought(of The Roots) and DJ Statik at Silk City – 9 PM

What To Do On Tuesday?

A Sunny Day In Glasgow

• A Sunny Day In Glasgow, Reading Rainbow, Ape In School at Johnny Brendas – 8 PM(21+) – $10
• Jeff Martinez Band, Matthew Green, After The Noise at North Star Bar – 7 PM( 21+) – $7

Muse

British rockstars, Muse, just released a new record back in September entitled, The Resistance, and opened a string of dates in North America for U2. The band have begun to map out their own headlining world tour for 2010. While Muse tours North America, they will play at the Wachovia Center on Tuesday, March 2nd. The last time they played Philly was back in 2007 with Cold War Kids at the considerably smaller venue, Festival Pier. Presale tickets go on sale tomorrow at 1 PM EST. You can find them HERE. Tickets go on-sale for the general public Saturday, December 19th.

Cold War Kids also have been busy as of late. They will release a new EP on December 21st called Behave Yourself exclusively on iTunes. It’ll be released elsewhere on January 19th. To download the track, “Audiences”, from the new EP for FREE, click HERE.

What To Do On Monday?

• The Chickens, Ultrathin, Tonstartssbandht, U.S. Girls at Kung Fu Necktie – 8 PM(21+) – $10

What To Do On Sunday?

• Toy Soldiers, Lady, Drink Up Buttercup, Sean Hoots(Hoots & Hellmouth), Kenn Kweder and many more at World Cafe Live – 5 PM – $20

Tonight’s show is a benefit for another local venue, The Fire. Come out and support a good cause!

Ron Gallo from Toy Soldiers dropped by for an interview a few months back. That can be found HERE.