THE SHOWDOWN: Live music in Philly from Aug. 13-19

Every week, Brittany Thomas rounds up the week's sure-bet live shows. This week: Tygerstrype, Joe Kusy, Ape School and more.

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THE SHOWDOWN: Live music in Philly from Aug. 13-19

POSTED: Monday, August 13, 2012, 1:00 PM

Filed Under: Music The Showdown

Friday: Michael Johnson is Ape School. He's done work with a slew of Philly's favorite homegrown indie bands (Dr. Dog, the War on Drugs, Kurt Vile) and will be releasing his latest album, Junior Violence, this weekend. Also performing: Norwegian Arms, which features Erick Slick, the Dr. Dog drummer who also does percussion for Ape School. 9:15, $10, Johnny Brenda's, with Jeff Zeigler & Mary Lattimore, Laser Background, Adam & Dave of the War on Drugs, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., johnnybrendas.com.

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