Welcome to Seven in Seven, where we check out upcoming shows in the area for the next week. Regardless of your preference for music like rock 'n' roll, jazz, heavy metal, R&B, singer-songwriter, or indie, there will always be something to see.
Here are seven of the best on the schedule for the week of April 5:
Jessie Murph — Friday at XL Live
Country pop artist Jessie Murph was born in Nashville but raised in Alabama, moving between small town and somewhat larger city life. When her family moved to Athens, Ga., there was a noticeable change in lifestyle, where women's roles were limited to cooking and cleaning. By this time, Murph was already gaining attention on TikTok for posting videos of herself dancing to various songs and doing cover songs. After her school found out about her increasing popularity online, they began unfairly punishing her for it, which ultimately led to her family relocating. Not all was lost; the traditional society pushed Jessie further into music, where she broke past gender stereotypes in her previous community. The result? Last year, her global headline tour sold over 85,000 tickets and saw her performing in major markets abroad as well as 40 cities across North America. The now 19-year-old is back on tour, with Harrisburg being one of her stops this Friday.
Hail the Sun — Saturday at Brooklyn Bowl
The latest album from Hail the Sun, titled “Divine Inner Tension,” sees the veteran rock band questioning everything about the meaning of being here and being alive. This includes the profound and crucial importance of our existence on a micro level, as well as the insignificant and irrelevant nature of our time on this planet on a macro level. Across a dozen powerful and intense songs, the album takes a journey that shifts between these extremes while trying to reconcile the paradox of living purposefully but letting go of control and allowing the universe to guide you. It's about being in and out of control, a bold contrast that will surely be evident this weekend at Brooklyn Bowl.
Vio-Lence — Sunday at Underground Arts
Established in 1985, Oakland thrash metal band Vio-Lence played a key role in creating and refining what became known as the Bay Area sound. They released three influential albums before disbanding in 1993. After leaving a significant legacy, they briefly reunited a few times over the years before officially returning as a full-time band in 2019. This month, they are back on stage for a special eight-date headlining tour, including a stop in Philly this weekend, where they will perform their classic 1988 debut album “Eternal Nightmare” in its entirety.
Lany — Tuesday at The Fillmore
The pop rock band Lany has quietly gained popularity in their own way as one of the most unpredictable and compelling alternative rock bands of this era. With billions of streams, sold-out arenas, and widespread critical acclaim, the group from Los Angeles, originally from Nashville, consistently deliver powerful anthems anchored by the songwriting and strong presence of frontman Paul Jason Klein, who leads Lany with percussionist Jake Clifford Goss. They have earned four Gold singles and achieved Platinum status with the 2015 hit “ILYSB.” Their energetic and constantly evolving live performances continue to attract fans worldwide, with their last tour visiting 17 countries. Now they are coming to The Fillmore, ready to show what all the excitement is about.
The 69 Eyes — Wednesday, April 10, at Underground Arts
The popular band from Helsinki, The 69 Eyes, is returning to the United States to promote their 13th album, “Death of Darkness.” They started with glam metal and then moved into sleaze rock, with singer Jyrki 69 incorporating dark Elvis references into his unique performance style. Despite the plethora of gothic rock bands in the early 2000s, The 69 Eyes have maintained a strong worldwide following, making their new LP a departure from their earlier gothic style, but proving their enduring relevance.
Old Crow Medicine Show — Wednesday, April 10, at the Keswick Theatre and Thursday, April 11, at F.M. Kirby Center
Old Crow Medicine Show began as street performers in 1998 and have become influential in American roots music. The Grammy Award-winning band has toured with legends like Willie Nelson and John Prine, and their eighth album, “Jubilee,” coincides with their 25th anniversary. They will be performing in Glenside and Wilkes-Barre next week.
Steve ’n’ Seagulls — Thursday, April 11, at Ardmore Music Hall
Steve ’n’ Seagulls, a Nordic bluegrass band known for their popular covers of rock and metal songs, has arrived in the United States. They combine bluegrass, Finnish folk and rock music, and their latest single, “The Signals From the Past,” fuses ’80s electronica with progressive bluegrass.
Soundcheck
• Jessie Murph: “Wild One”
• Hail the Sun: “Secondary Worship”
• Vio-Lence: “Kill on Command”
• Lany: “Alonica”
• The 69 Eyes: “Gothic Girl”
• Old Crow Medicine Show: “Wagon Wheel”
• Steve ’n’ Seagulls: “The Signals from the Past”
