The latest Root Down In The Shadow’s #CoverClub video finds TJ Kong performing their take of “Standard Human” by local pals Purples. This version slows down the tempo momentarily allowing that whiskey-warmed vocal to wraparound the one-two punch of bass and guitar, before pushing things a bit harder. The video was directed by Bob Sweeney and recorded at Cambridge Sounds Studios.

Local music collective American Diamond just shared the first epsiode of its new performance series dubbed Porta Sessions. TJ Kong, a.k.a. Dan Bruskewicz, takes a seat at the mic to play a new song of heartbreak, "I Hate My Truck," and do a little scatting. He'll be taking his solo act to the stage of The Boot & Saddle tonight when he opens this evening's bill.

When Mat Burke set out to record his new album at the end of the holidays, things took a turn for the worse when a robber broke into his house and stole $10000+ worth of equipment, including several pieces that he borrowed from the studio that he was recording at. Underground Arts were quick to help by offering up their space and staff for him to host a fundraiser, and tonight Burke and several of his friends from the Philly music community will attempt to recoup some of the money that's needed to replace the stolen items. The multi-talented and vivacious Ali Wadsworth will be performing with her backing band as of late, Satellite Hearts. They are currently having a serious music love affair. Levee Drivers will be providing their patented booze-tinged, rural-boy swagger with a heart of gold for the evening, and Dan Bruskewicz, a.k.a. TJ Kong, minus the Atomic Bomb, will be crooning the audience with Tom Waits songs and music from his latest album KONG. The evening will also feature the Philly return of the Brothers Murphy of Penrose, who recently relocated to Brooklyn. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 9pm, $10 21+ - Bill McThrill