New “Saturday In the Park” concert features PhillyBloco, Swift Technique and more
The former staff of The Blockley have organized a great outdoor concert called “Saturday in the Park.” The concert will take place in Liberty Lands Park at the Northern Liberties on July 19th. It includes performances by Splintered Sunlight, Philly Bloco, TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb, and Swift Technique. Proceeds go to support InLiquid, an art nonprofit, and the Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association.
Splintered Sunlight, a cornerstone of The Blockely’s bookings, is a Grateful Dead Tribute band. The group consists of Jerry Horan and Tony Gioiaon drums, Butchy Sochorow and Dan Leyden on Guitar and Vocals. Splintered Sunlight has been around for more than 20 years and is known for its great live show. Earlier this year, the band played as a part of of the final run of shows at the Blockley. Below, check out their rendition of “Truckin'” at the Blockley below.
PhillyBloco is a giant 23 piece Brazilian band who play an unique mix of jazz, funk and samba. Named after the street bands common in the Carvinal of Pernambuco in Brazil, the group recently did a Key Studio Session. In an interview with The Key’s Sameer Rao, the band explained that “every section of the band is so pumped…it has this great family atmosphere.” Check out their recording of “Hey Na Na” below.
Another funk collective, Swift Technique, will also be playing. The group did a great Key Studio Session two years ago and released their newest EPs The Kitchen Sessions and You Boys Be Aight earlier this year. There is a full length release up soon. Listen to the great track “Brooklydelphia” below.
The great Americana-rock band TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb will also be performing. Recently, the group did a Porta Session with their label American Diamond Recordings. They also did a great Key Studio Session following the release of their latest EP Kong. Listen to “Blood in the Bathtub” below.
Other highlights include a Starr Hill brewery beer truck, local food trucks, and 30 craft vendors. Get more information here. Check out performances by the bands below.