Philly Weekend + Beyond Local Music Picks - 3/16-3/22

Happy St. Paddy's Day Weekend! While you're planning out your shenanigans, maybe you should take this quiz, written by my old friend, Pat Rapa, to help you make better decisions. (Yeah right...)

I feel like the concert schedule is a little light this weekend -maybe due to all the party buses? Be careful out there, don't drive if you have a few Guinesses or Irish car bombs.

Here are some possibly awesome shows happening in the next 7 days.

As always, I only link the Philly area artists (city, suburbs, Jersey, Delaware, with moderate liberties). No offense to the other folks on these shows from other towns... Also I probably won't include Sold-Out shows, since you can't go if you don't already have your tix.

As always, msg me at phillymusicpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @PhillyMusicPod to let me know about upcoming shows that I should include, new songs to listen to, etc.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16th

Pawnshop Roses w/ Hemline Theory, Matt Rineer Band, Todd Ferster at Dawson Street Pub

Jounce, The Bad Bees, Lightninging at Ortlieb's

Swift Technique, The Fritz at Milkboy Philly

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SATURDAY, MARCH 17th

The Retinas Release Show, Stoops, Bucolic at Ortlieb's

John Byrne Band at New Hope Winery (Irish Music for ya!)

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SUNDAY, MARCH 18th

Backyard Bxss at 4045 Ludlow St. with QQQ, Bad Mood Randall, Mighthaunt + DJ Kalecho - come check out some local beat producers and enjoy a backyard BBQ. 3-6p

Levee Drivers, Rubber Band Gun, Jungle Green, Cherry at Ortlieb's

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MONDAY, MARCH 19th

Grape Room Open Mic Night 7pm

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TUESDAY, MARCH 20th

West Philadelphia Orchestra at Franky Bradley's (Every Tuesday)

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21st

Matador! Soul Sounds with Muscle Tough at Ardmore Music Hall

Woman Crush Wednesday at The Fire with Katie Barbato, Sweetbriar Rose, Gracie & the So Beautifuls, Stains of a Sunflower, Whatever Whatever.

ORB, Dolly, Line Leader at The Sound Hole (43rd & Osage)