The Man and The Machine is an independent post-punk/post-hardcore band rooted in the Philadelphia–New Jersey underground scene. Their music blends raw punk urgency with atmospheric textures, pairing gritty, driving guitars and propulsive rhythms with emotionally charged vocals and introspective lyrics. The band’s catalog showcases dynamic songwriting that moves between explosive intensity and brooding restraint, balancing hardcore energy with melody and mood. Influenced by post-hardcore grit, post-punk edge, and hints of shoegaze and grunge, The Man and The Machine creates songs that feel both visceral and reflective—appealing to fans of Thrice, Circa Survive, Saosin, and Alkaline Trio. With a DIY ethos and a sound built on tension, release, and honesty, they deliver guitar-driven rock that channels the enduring spirit of the underground.

Live Band Karaoke! Added a second one this month. ROCK!!!!

That’s right, take to the stage with Nero Catalano. Frank Vasile, Devon Middleton, Jonas Oesterle, and Casey Parker and make all your childhood dreams come true. Rock out with the Troubles End House Band!

If you’d like to make requests for songs please follow @troublesendlive and slide into that inbox

The Midnight Callers are a New York City classic rock quartet channeling a vintage sound with a modern flair. Their debut album, Red Letter Glow, was released in 2020 to critical acclaim and was followed by Rattled Humming Heart in 2023. Their songs “41 Miles to Roscoe” and “New York Tramp” have been selected by Little Steven as the Coolest Song of the Week on Little Steven’s Underground Garage. They have also contributed tracks to the “JEM Records Celebrates…” series of cover albums paying tribute to legends like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Who, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie. Join the Callers for a rock and roll dance party that’ll keep heads bobbing and butts shaking all night long!

Andrew Lipke is an Emmy-nominated, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator based in Philadelphia and active in many styles across multiple genres.

CHINABERRY LANE is a Rock/Pop group bringing fresh energy, killer harmonies, and tight musicianship to bar stages, festivals and more to all the Philly Suburbs. Covering everything from 70’s icons to modern indie favorites, their setlists span The Beatles to Stevie Nicks to HAIM and Kasey Musgraves with a serious soft spot for the radio edit. First time here at Troubles End and we’re thrilled to have them.

Live Band Karaoke! Join the band on stage the first and third Fridays of every month.

That’s right, take to the stage with Nero Catalano. Frank Vasile, Devon Middleton, Jonas Oesterle, and Casey Parker and make all your childhood dreams come true. Rock out with the Troubles End House Band!

If you’d like to make requests for songs please follow @troublesendlive and slide into that inbox

This band was born of Mentors and Maestros. All from the depths of the first floor of Collegeville station at The Music Depot. They will blow you away with some of the most obscure and dangerous covers that any band you’ll see would dare to play. Come dance the night away. Always a great time……. and Free Frogger

Joe, Abby, Eric, Ryan, and Tom are Cattail Bloom, an Alt-Indie Rock band from Lansdale that plays a mix of their own original material and covers, with their covers consisting mostly of 90s-2010s Alt-Rock and Indie sounds (Weezer, The Strokes, Radiohead, Vampire Weekend, etc.). Their originals range from head-banging rock songs, to deep shoegazey throws, and light folky anthems. Cattail Bloom is always looking to entice different listeners with their specific tastes and then keep a crowd engaged with new sounds. They are throwing multiple genres into a blender and seeing what comes out the other end, and hopefully you can enjoy them with us.

The Foggy Haze is a mystical indie rock quartet shrouded in mystery and sonic depth. Emerging from the misty landscapes of Pennsylvania, the band weaves together lush guitar textures, hypnotic rhythms, and ethereal melodies to transport listeners to a dreamlike realm. With lyrics that dance between the surreal and the tangible, The Foggy Haze conjures an atmosphere of introspection and wonder, inviting fans to lose themselves in the haze. Drawing inspiration from the atmospheric soundscapes of shoegaze to the storytelling traditions of folk, The Foggy Haze crafts music that's both a reflection of the present moment and a portal to otherworldly realms. Catch them if you can, but be warned: once you're in the haze, it's hard to find your way out

MAGN1GHT makes their debut at Troubles End.

Philly Metro Cover Band. Jamming out 80s, 90s & 2010s bangers.

Pleases all crowds

Experience the electrifying energy of our Grateful Dead tribute band, faithfully recreating the magic of the legendary group's music. With captivating performances and an infectious groove, we transport audiences to the heart of the Deadhead experience, keeping the spirit alive and dancing all night long.

Live Band Karaoke! Join the band on stage the first and third Fridays of every month.

That’s right, take to the stage with Nero Catalano. Frank Vasile, Devon Middleton, Jonas Oesterle, and Casey Parker and make all your childhood dreams come true. Rock out with the Troubles End House Band!

If you’d like to make requests for songs please follow @troublesendlive and slide into that inbox

Thrilled to have these guys back. The band was established in Doylestown in 1988 and has been consistently performing Chicago and West Coast Jump Swing Blues throughout the region and beyond.  They won the Blues Foundation's 2019 International Blues Challenge in Memphis in the Best Self Produced CD category for our "Lock Up the Liquor" release. They were also inducted into the PA Blues Hall of fame in 2016. 

A unique set up with three incredible performers sharing their songs with you.

Moustapha Noumbissi is a talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in Philadelphia, known for his unique blend of musical styles, including indie rock, psychedelic soul, and West African influences.

Former Belle is known for heartfelt and Melancholic Music. The music is characterized by a rustic yet sensitive Americana Feel that touches audiences with meaningful lyrics.

Zoe Lemon was part of our first Songwriters in the round and completely wowed the audience with her incredible songwriting skills and original style.

We’re so exciting to welcome Zen Dog to Troubles End Brewing for the first time. Come dance it all out with us. Show starts at 9PM!

This band was born of Mentors and Maestros. All from the depths of the first floor of Collegeville station at The Music Depot. They will blow you away with some of the most obscure and dangerous covers that any band you’ll see would dare to play. Come dance the night away. Always a great time……. and Free Frogger

You all know Casey Parker as one of our own. You see him once a month front the Troubles End House Band for Live Band Karaoke. Also, once a month he welcomes different local and touring Singer Songwriters to to share their tunes with Troubles End. Casey plays, originals and covers from 80’s pop, alternative, to rhythm and soul. He’s really excited to welcome JT Horne to the Troubles End stage this month.

Singer/songwriter JT Horne began his musical journey at a young age, singing in his church’s choir and participating in band and chorus throughout grade school in his small hometown of Worcester, New York. At age 10, Horne picked up the guitar and piano and quickly fell in love. When the singer was given Neil Young’s “Decade” some years later from a lifelong friend, he knew at that moment he not only wanted to play music, but he also wanted to write and compose it. Since that early age, music has been his main focus and his life’s mission. Horne went on to study music and English in college, receiving his B.A. from Oswego State in 2018. The musician currently performs solo and with his band, The Leaps, throughout the country.

The songwriter’s unorthodox voice catches the audience's ear and leaves them craving for more, while his songwriting provokes feelings wrapped in nostalgia. Catch the singer performing original tunes and favorite cover songs from the country, folk, rock, blues, and Americana genres.

A total one man Jam Extravanganza.

Acoustic, originals, 90’s grunge, groove, soul, and hip hop.

SWEET SOUNDS, PURE VIBES

An acoustic band based in the Greater Philadelphia area, performing stripped-down versions of popular rock songs spanning multiple decades. 

Their music is a smooth blend of  rich melodic tones with an energetic, dynamic edge. The vibe is a perfect fusion of then and now genres that keeps audiences engaged.

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Live Band Karaoke! Join the band on stage the first and third Fridays of every month.

That’s right, take to the stage with Nero Catalano. Frank Vasile, Devon Middleton, Jonas Oesterle, and Casey Parker and make all your childhood dreams come true. Rock out with the Troubles End House Band!

If you’d like to make requests for songs please follow @troublesendlive and slide into that inbox

Love Me Duel are dueling piano players Mary and Devin Calderin. They have been performing together since 2017 when they first met working at the famed dueling piano bar Howl at the Moon in Philadelphia, PA. After falling in love and saying “I do,” they went out on their own and developed Love Me Duel. Their show is an interactive musical showcase that is sure to entertain and engage you with live renditions of your favorite tunes, featuring "piano sized" hits of today and well requested selections from the Great American Songbook

Elastic Karma is going to get their holiday spirit on with us at Troubles End Brewing. This is their Sort Of Annual Holiday tribute to the Beatles. Reservations Recommended.

TJ Smith (often with his pals The Wild North) plays a blend of folk, Americana, country, and rock music. 

Jared Obstfeld is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Wilmington, Delaware
Jared blends originals with ’90s alternative favorites in his solo acoustic sets while
developing his new heavy rock project, Raising Sand.

Casey Parker will be opening the show. You know him from The Troubles end House Band and Live Band Karaoke. Originals and cover. Soul and Rock.

The Foggy Haze is a mystical indie rock quartet shrouded in mystery and sonic depth. Emerging from the misty landscapes of Pennsylvania, the band weaves together lush guitar textures, hypnotic rhythms, and ethereal melodies to transport listeners to a dreamlike realm. With lyrics that dance between the surreal and the tangible, The Foggy Haze conjures an atmosphere of introspection and wonder, inviting fans to lose themselves in the haze. Drawing inspiration from the atmospheric soundscapes of shoegaze to the storytelling traditions of folk, The Foggy Haze crafts music that's both a reflection of the present moment and a portal to otherworldly realms. Catch them if you can, but be warned: once you're in the haze, it's hard to find your way out

Live Band Karaoke! Join the band on stage the first and third Fridays of every month.

That’s right, take to the stage with Nero Catalano. Frank Vasile, Devon Middleton, Jonas Oesterle, and Casey Parker and make all your childhood dreams come true. Rock out with the Troubles End House Band!

If you’d like to make requests for songs please follow @troublesendlive and slide into that inbox

Thrilled to have Noah be able to pop in on his break from being away at The Berkley College of Music. His band tonight is made up of proper killers Nate Kraus, Tristan Miller and Michael Kline. All these players completely rip. Gonna be a great night.

Indeed, Jon Paul Smith seems to have crafted a distinct style of songs that have multiple movements and incorporate different genres, leaving transfixed audiences wondering what will happen next. Whether performing solo with just his voice and piano or fronting his band with charismatic energy, Smith is a true entertainer through and through.

A tribute to Phish and The Dead

These guys are true professionals. Always in the pocket holding down the groove. Great crowd as well.

Doors at 8pm | Show at 8:30 pm
Take the trip

Joe, Abby, Eric, Ryan, and Tom are Cattail Bloom, an Alt-Indie Rock band from Lansdale that plays a mix of their own original material and covers, with their covers consisting mostly of 90s-2010s Alt-Rock and Indie sounds (Weezer, The Strokes, Radiohead, Vampire Weekend, etc.). Their originals range from head-banging rock songs, to deep shoegazey throws, and light folky anthems. Cattail Bloom is always looking to entice different listeners with their specific tastes and then keep a crowd engaged with new sounds. They are throwing multiple genres into a blender and seeing what comes out the other end, and hopefully you can enjoy them with us.