2019 South Street Spring Fest May 4th - Meet the Artists on the South Street Stage

2019 South Street Spring Fest May 4th  

Meet the Artists on the South Street Stage

At South St @ Hancock St (Btw 2nd & Front)

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South Street kicks off Philly's summer festival season with a totally free, all day, all-ages celebration of the city's best sights, sounds, tastes and sips. Don't miss out - Saturday May 5th!
Festivities will take over South Street between Front and 8th Streets. All activities are FREE and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Rain or shine! #SouthStFest

HIGHLIGHTS: 
* Some of Philly's hottest new bands rocking the street 
* 30+ restaurants/bars serving outside
* Hundreds of boutiques and artists selling their wares
* Free family fun and entertainment
* Free Comic Book Day
* Maifest and Philly's largest Maypole 
* Philly Taco Eating Contest 

Meet & Here the Artists on the Pepsi Stage

Peace & the City Grease
Set Time: 7:10pm

Peace & the City Grease is a Sexy Funk/Rock band forged from the heart of Philadelphia, PA. They have been quickly building a dedicated following by delivering electrifying and high energy performances, always keeping crowds on their tip toes dancing and partying whenever they take to the stage.Front man, Rob Peace, mixes soulful lyrics with powerfully seductive melodies to command the room. Enhanced by some of the funkiest grooves emitting from The City Grease; his interstellar partners Jackie Ooze on rhythmic guitar, Gunn on lead, Brandy Porter on bass, and Sticky Vinny on drums.Peace has been steadily generating buzz early on in their career, and their first single “Lightning” has been featured on NBC during the ’17NHL Playoffs! The group continues to create compelling stories and deliver exhilarating and memorable live performances everywhere they go.

Big Fat Meanies

Set Time: 6:10pm

Progressive Deep Sea Horn Core

We wrote a concept album about a scuba diver and his pet octopus. Whatcha gonna do about it?

Hambone Relay

Set Time: 5:10pm

With influences ranging from jazz, funk, blues and rock and roll, Hambone Relay redefines the modern organ trio with their own brand of high-energy live music.

The Philadelphia-based trio draws their inspiration from such organ greats as Jimmy Smith and Billy Preston while combining funky grooves and dauntless guitar lines in the same vein as The Meters. Staying true to their jazz roots, Hambone Relay’s live shows are a mixture of danceable grooves, psychedelic overtones and improvisational jams that are sure to leave you wanting more.

“Creating your own lane in the music industry isn’t an easy feat, but Philly based jazz/ funk band Hambone Relay have already solidified themselves as one of the grooviest groups on the East Coast.” (James G. - Vain Culture)

Kinyon and My Funky Brethren

Set Time: 4:10pm

We are a funky soul band feeding the world with love thru our music and message!

The Wonder Bars

Set Time: 3:10pm

The Wonder Bars are a live electronic powerhouse from Philadelphia. 

Introspective lyrics, beautiful harmonies, and a myriad of instrumentation tickle the deepest and most taboo of your senses.The relentless drive of live drums and drum machines alike keep your body moving for hours.We want you to feel, and to think.

The Wonder Bars are... Tom Phoolery, DJ HA, Ray Waller, and Timmy Dubs

Emmanuel Ohemeng III / Perpetual Motion

Set Time: 2:10pm

Emmanuel Ohemeng III and Perpetual Motion is a Jazz/R&B quintet consisting of great Philadelphia musicians. The band was created in May 2016. The band covers songs from artists such as Floetry, Freddie Hubbard, Terence Blanchard and many more. Our goal is to express our views and ideas about life and current events using the platform of music. Because of this, every night is something different. Come and join us on our journey!

Ty Lemar

Set Time: 1:10pm

Ty Lemar is a classically trained ballet dancer as well as a classically trained vocalist. Native of Columbus, Ohio, Lemar inserts his artistry in all forms into his lifestyles and requests the same dedication of his art.

The Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush 

Set Time: 12:10pm

Our special admissions school is based on the belief that the arts provide an unequaled opportunity to foster intellectual growth by connecting arts and literacy. Visual and media literacy skills permeate all subjects at the high school.

We are a performing arts school located in the northeast section of Philadelphia. We include a rigorous academic program for all of our college-bound students. Integration of the arts in all subject areas is emphasized.