The Showdown: Goblin Cock is not a joke band. We swear.

POSTED: Monday, February 9, 2009, 4:48 PM

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Saving the world with Japanther

Every Monday, The Showdown tells you who to see and where to see ’em.

Monday: Two-piece noise rockers Japanther shake things up in support of their latest, greatest release Tut Tut, Now Shake Your Butt. This Pratt alum duo’s art punk and back beats will def. change your life and totally save the world. With Ninjasonick & Totally Michael. At Kungfu Necktie. Doors at 8 p.m., tickets are $8

Tuesday: Weird metal from California with a quirky sense of humor, Goblin Cock is not a joke band. We swear. With Warship & Wizard Eye. At Johnny Brenda’s. Doors at 8 p.m., tickets are $10

Wednesday: NY indie rock with mellow chord progression. Chill out to Finding Fiction with Controlled Storms, Lunch With Beardo, Lansdowne & Northern Valentine. At the Khyber. Doors at 8 p.m., tickets are $8

Thursday: Super suave and sort of ancient, Barry Manilow is back. At all costs, resist the urge to join the Conga line when he belts out "Copacabana." At Sovereign Performing Arts Center. Doors at 8 p.m., tickets are $19.99-79.99

Friday: Fond of Kafka and James Brown, Everything Now! is like David Bowie plus the Midwest, minus the spandex, glitter and glam. With Wes Matteu and the New Way Down, Woodlands & Nicole Erin Carey. At the Danger Danger Gallery. Doors at 8 p.m., tickets are $5-10

Saturday: Happy Valentine’s day, we heart you and so does Rufus. Rufus Wainwright with Martha Wainwright. At the Kimmel Center. Doors at 8 p.m., tickets are $40

Sunday: Damien Derose’s latest album, On the Ground finally gives you a legit reason to quit dogging Elliott Smith’s Figure 8. Catch this Doylestown troubadour in action at the Northern Liberties Music Fest. With KaiserCartel, Toy Soldiers, Perkasie, the Armchairs, Circadian Rhythms, Dangerous Ponies & Bruce Lucy. At the Fire. Doors at 3 p.m., tickets are $7

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Posted 2009-02-12 11:48:43

Goblin Cock played in Philly Tuesday night, it was ridiculous!



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