Jesse Malin and Andrew Gray

From his days fronting seminal hardcore trio Heart Attack and infamous glam punks D Generation, then seven years on the road as a solo artist, Malin has cultivated a devout fan base. He has shared stages with everyone from The White Stripes to Counting Crows, The Hold Steady to Lucinda Williams. His songs are filled with messengers and misanthropes, hipsters and hypocrites-and as always, his constant themes of redemption, nightlife, heartbreak, and survival.

After spending years performing with the venerable Hoots and Hellmouth, known for their heart-stopping, rollicking shows and penchant for local food and community, Philadelphia native Andrew Gray, the artist formally known as “Hellmouth,” found his way back home this year to perform throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Stripped down and simple, his voice creaks like embers in a fire of wood and steel, embracing songs in their purest form.