October 23, 2007
Opening Riff
Home of the Grave
Every Halloweekend our city explodes with parties celebrating a pseudo-holiday most rational folks outgrow in middle school. Mature adults simply shouldn’t concern themselves with dressing up like a pimp, pirate, ninja or the dude from Scream before roaming the neighborhood in search of free swag. Which is fine—we don’t want those tight asses ruining our fun anyway.
That said, Philly’s overwhelming amount of ’Ween shindigs guarantees the dilution of the wet blanket factor. The biggest issue here is choosing the perfect party for getting your fright on as Rocktober rolls through its home stretch.
The smart money this year is on Discount Graveyard at the Arts Garage. Deftly meshing the finer aspects of a live music affair and the “party don’t stop” credo of DJ nights, Discount Graveyard is strategically positioned to rope in a fair market share of two of the city’s larger party-people populaces.
Jazzbo beat maestro Billy Martin (of Medeski, Martin & Wood fame) teams up with fellow mad scientist percussionist G. Calvin Weston to tackle the evening’s live band element before ceding the stage to local party luminaries Steven Bloodbath and John Redden. Philly funksters Grimace Federation will be on hand to get the crowd on the good foot while B-boys from Repstyles Crew get down with impromptu breakdancing demonstrations all night long. Party organizer and renowned world music DJ Frosty holds it down on the ones and twos as Philly’s most disorganized costume contest rolls through the Garage.
A measly tenner gets you in the door with the promise of free PBR all night. Wanna raise your currency’s IQ? Toss in another five spot for wristband access to a cocktail bar where the lovely ladies from North Bowl sling shooters till the wee hours. Leave your inhibitions and wet blankets at the door.
Fri., Oct. 26, 11pm. $10-$15. With Billy Martin, G. Calvin Weston, Grimace Federation, Steven Bloodbath, John Redden + DJ Frosty. Arts Garage, 1520 Parrish Ave. 215.765.2705. www.theartsgarage.com
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