Neon Jungle 4/22/23 (Exclusive Interviews)
It Was Raining Cats And Wings At Neon Jungle This Weekend
Cats & Wings At Neon Jungle
This past weekend at Neon Jungle was a good one! The weather was out of control, but that won’t stop the Neon Jungle crowd from coming out and having a good time. We got to see some new bands from out of state, which is always a pleasure. One band came all the way from Massachusetts to be part of the night, while the openers came from Illinois. This week's bands consisted of Riddle M & Carter Ward, Robert’s Basement, Old Soul, and Elephant Jake. The people came for the music and wings, as Neon Jungle was gearing up for yet another good night. It’s always good to see familiar faces, as Animal Instincts came through to support the bands of the week. You could feel the community this past weekend; they came out and showed up for another night of great music, hot food, and Dirty Shirley’s at the bar.
The openers of the night started the night off right. Riddle M. & Carter Ward, who came all the way from Illinois, we're ready to show Philly something new. They both switched from vocalist to drummer throughout the set, which made their set so special. This two-man army had the power of a 5 person band. The people loved seeing these two talented artists on stage and gave them a warm welcome to Philly. The next band to hit the stage was Robert’s Basement, who was compelling, to say the least. The lead vocalist gave us a word during the performance that we had never really seen from a band; it was a dope moment for the crowd. Their music fits the rainy day vibes as they make more dark horror movie music. Out of all of the bands, they said the rain helped them the most because it spotlighted their kind of music. It made people feel like it was perfect for the night. They definitely complimented the night for sure.
A highlight band for us was Old Soul, who came from Massachusetts. They gave us some laughs and some rock and roll, for sure. They played real rock music, the most we’ve seen in a while. You could hear the lead singer screaming from upstairs; their energy was like no other and was perfect for this rainy night. They gave us some backstories on some of their songs, including one that included their landlord's dog, which had the crowd in laughter as it was a good comedy moment during this rainy night. They gave the crowd 110% on stage, and you could feel the sweat on their faces as they got off stage. You can tell they really enjoy making music for people and being different from other bands. It was a great sight to see, especially the first band from Massachusetts to hit Neon Jungle. Our headliner of the night was perfect who was Elephant Jake; they ended the night perfectly. Every member in the band brought out a different kind of talent, and the guitarist had his energy through the roof, which dripped into the crowd as everyone was rocking their heads for their set. This was their first time at Neon Jungle, and they complimented the space and the crowd as they felt at home and really connected with them. Their music was the perfect pick me up to end the night, as they were one of the most energetic bands of the night. The crowd gave them a standing ovation when they got off stage and ran upstairs to buy some merchandise. It was a perfect way to end this rainy night over at Neon Jungle.
Photos by @wesleyandproductions
Flocking Loud NYC On 4/20, Had Brooklyn Up In Smoke
Flocking Loud Had Brooklyn Up In Smoke
Photos by @theofficialcutty
It Was A Female Rodeo At Neon Jungle
The Female Rodeo At Neon Jungle
That was only the beginning of what was to come from this historic night. The band Jag was in the building and the crowd anticipated them all night, going around Philly and building up a loyal fan base; they had people locked in once they touched the stage. You can tell how organic their relationship is by how they play off each other. They don’t play like it’s a job; it’s a passion for them to make great music together. Their set was heavily favored from the beginning of the night as people from all over came out to see them play. They love performing because, as they said, they are holding out on dropping music; they want to see what the people love from them, and it inspires their set when it’s time to do a show. They gave us an exclusive that this summer could be the summer they finally let the music out for the people to enjoy, but for now, they like having people see them live and vibing out with the crowd. As they performed on stage, you could hear someone say, "We love you, Jag!" from the back. They gave us an amazing set, showcasing all of the members talents and giving them all a chance to shine. In the end, the people gave them a standing ovation and made sure to record the moment that this legendary band gave us.
The greatness was only to begin, as we had a band that really blew our minds. Animal Instincts was another highlight band of the night. With 5 members in the band, they came in heavy with the sound. The head singer was playing tambourine, and they had two saxophone players inside the band also. It was an experience like no other hearing the saxophone player do his solo; we complimented them after the set for being able to master a skill like that. The crowd was also heavily involved when they hit the stage, as you could hear people cheering from downstairs, song after song. It was something you didn’t expect, and they had everyone's mind blown. Their music being a mixture for everyone, we've seen people reacting all in different ways. It was our first time ever seeing two saxophone players in a band, and they created such a major difference in the sound that truly completed the band.
The night was mind blowing from start to finish. The headliner of the night, the Dirty Crooks, was a great way to end the night. They even rolled with the punches when one of their band members had to leave during the middle of the set. That didn’t stop them from rocking out with the Neon Jungle crowd; they did everything they could to pick up the slack and end the show right. The crowd gave them all of their energy as they waited all night to see them. It was a great way to end a historic night and exactly what the crowd was asking for. It was great to see them end the show right and with high energy despise the situation. It was a true testimony of dedication to the craft, and we enjoyed seeing it. It also capped off another amazing night at Neon Jungle. The crowd gave them a standing ovation at the end, letting them know how grateful they were to hear them play. You never know what’s going to happen at Neon Jungle.
Photos by @wesleyandproductions
It Was A Tristate Gathering At Neon Jungle This Saturday
Neon Jungle Tristate Gathering
Neon Jungle Philly was the place to be this past Saturday. There were a bunch of new faces, and we were happy to see them leave with a smile. This week we had bands come all the way from New York, and they gave us that great NYC sound. The bands consisted of Droopies, Pelvi$s, Nowhere, and G.T. Arpe, who all brought a different style to the show. It was so amazing to see all of them, and the crowd enjoyed them even more. You got to also see people from all over the tri-state as they pulled up for this one. This was a historic night for Neon Jungle Philly. It was a lot of people's first time coming to Neon Jungle, and they were excited to see the bands of the night.
This past Saturday set history for us because we got to see an older band like G.T. Arpe, who blew all of our minds. His music was so experienced that you could hear how long he had been doing this. He has a well-rounded sound, as he played two instruments while performing for the crowd. This is a talent we have yet to see at Neon Jungle. It set the crowd off when they saw just how much one man was doing all of this by himself. He makes it sound like there are multiple people in the band, but realistically, it's just one person who loves music.
The headliner of the night was some New Yorkers who came to show Philly how they get down. The band Pelvi$$ ended the night right; it was our first time seeing them, and we loved the music they played. They gave us all of their energy on the stage, and you could feel the crowd was very grateful that they took the trip down to Philadelphia. Their music electrified the room, and the crowd was rocking out to every song they performed. They set the night out right, as people gave them a standing ovation when they were finished. It was the perfect way to end the night on this special night at Neon Jungle.
Photos by @wesleyandproductions
Taste & Sip Social (Exclusive Interview W/ Monaya)
Taste & Sip Social
Monaya of Nabi & Co.
New Wave Showcase (Exclusive Interviews)
New Wave Showcase
Za Mula
Big Phish
Jok
Shammy Bedstuy Baby
Rockstar Reeky
Yo Astro
Mike Ways
Neon Jungle Jersey Takeover Edition (Exclusive Interviews)
Neon Jungle Jersey Takeover
The Neverends
Holzli Band
Heathmonger
Heavy Flow
Neon Jungle Jersey Takeover Edition
Jersey Takeover (Neon Jungle)
We always love to see a band with a female member, and Heathmonger came through and showed out. Being that March is Women's History Month, we love to see that rock stars can be guys or girls. The band Heathmonger was quick to show the crowd that they could rock out with the big boys too. The Heathmonger set was very diverse as well; that was one of the things we loved the most. They were able to switch the mood and still keep everyone fully involved with the show. They played a couple new songs that they debuted also, and they said, What's a better place to preview them than with a crowd that loves good music? They played on the crowd, bringing them up and down the whole set, and at the end, the people enjoyed it. They didn't know how it was going to go, but they also went on to say, "When it comes to Neon Jungle, you know you're going to get what you're looking for."