618 S. 5th St. (btwn. South & Bainbridge)
all ages & giantsquid are welcome
no admission fee but donations for performers are encouraged
contact & announcement list requests: goodfridays@hungrymonsters.net
now is the new squid
squib is the new now.
here's an F.A.Q. for you forward-thinkers:
1. are you affiliated with the church?
not anymore.2. my group is touring and would like to perform, can you offer a guarantee?
we guarantee you that we cannot.3. can you add me to the mailing list so that I can be informed of performances?
yes, please visit our googlegroup or send a note to goodfridays@hungrymonsters.net.4. what is your affiliation with the Philadelphia Record Exchange?
PHILARECX are our friends, lovers of music, and have been the gracious hosts of many a performance. goodfridays is part of a multi-faceted attempt at continuing that grand tradition.
the most recent gf event hosted by PHILARECX occured in november 2005.5. my group employs sounds that flit about -like hummingbirds- the lower threshold of hearing; would your space be suitable for our sonic explorations?
probably not.5.5 my group employs sounds that have no consideration whatsoever for the threshold of pain - theoretical or otherwise; would your space be suitable for our sonic explorations?
nope-a-rooni6. what is the capacity of the performance space?
5 - 60 in 1 second.7. is there a grand piano on the premises?
never.8. is there a P.A. system on the premises?
rarely.9. does anyone make cash money on this operation?
all funds collected each evening goes directly to the performers.
short answer: nope.
10. why do yous guys do this stuff?
penance/community service requirement.11. why would one want to hold forth in this here space?
don't know.12. who books this series?
clear channel.13. where else can one see/hear magical musical explorations in philadelphia?
the atheneum
ars nova workshop
avant gentlemen's lodge
the foundation
vox populi
bowerbird14. do you'se guys accept donations?
yes, please come to a show and put twenties in the collection box.
if you don't like leaving the house, please send your checks to: bread & roses or womens way15. what is the performance space like?
space?
there are actually 3 spaces on the premises:
a. the basement: best described as a low-ceilinged narrow corridor flanked by records. a contrabass fits comfortably - if laid on its side. the acoustic quality is reminiscent of the village vanguard with the occasional floorboard creak, the sound of water running through pipes and/or passing traffic.
b. the rear patio: cozy and dizzy with the ambience of nearby south street. if you're lucky, you may hear HVAC or a neighbor's cries of "shut the #@!^&#! up." otherwise, it's all about tiki torches and good vibrations not unlike those enjoyed by members of the jamaican bobsled team.
c. the first floor: here, performers are shielded from the unruly audience by a wall of CDs that affords protection to all but the neck and head. there are 2 lighting options: brutal flourescent tubes spitting blue fire or spine-chilling darkness that numbs the soul. al sharpton serves as the master of ceremonies here.16. is it difficult to park the car in harvard yard?
yes.17. is there a projection screen in the basement?
what basement?18. is there a video projector there?
where?19. can my rock band play here?
technically, it's just not possible. in fact, just thinking about it results in the forfeiture of any rock credentials you may have held. sorry.20. what is your new favorite drink?
tequila sunrise