Let’s say bye to January with some fantastic Philly area shows this week.

@mannequinpussy plays @queenwilmington Thursday Jan. 30. While yea, it is a different state, it’s really not too far! Just think of it as the far southeast. And trust me, MP puts on a hell of a show. Drive down early and grab dinner before the show at @farmerandthecow.

If psychedelic funk is more your vibe, @pigeonsplaying takes the stage at @bbowlphilly Friday Jan. 31 and Saturday Feb. 1. Grab a cocktail a couple blocks north at @rd_philly beforehand. Sounds like a great start to the weekend, to me.

And rounding out the week, @disasterartistband , @venus_twins, and @friend.phl play @philamoca Saturday Feb. 1. Bring your earplugs and get ready for a good time. Oh, and the space is BYO so bring your preferred beverage for the night.

Have a show coming up that you’d like mentioned in the weekly roundup? Shoot me a message. 

Community is more important than ever, and there’s nothing like the community at a show. Looking for that feeling this week? We’ve got you covered.

@matkerekes, @equipment_ohio, and @bikeroutesnj play the @ukie.club Wednesday Jan. 22. Check out @bardotcafebar, just a couple blocks away, before the show for a beer and snack.

Enjoy a two night run Friday Jan. 24 and Saturday Jan. 25 with @phillyglove at @citywineryphil. You can grab food and drinks before and during the show at the venue. But if you’d prefer a different locale, warm up with a fantastic bowl of ramen at @terakawaphilly just a couple blocks north.

@uniontransfer welcomes @soccermommyband on Saturday Jan. 25. Shoot an oyster (or a few) and enjoy a cocktail at @poisonheartbar across the street before heading into the show.

Another week, another Jawn Jams. Here’s who’s coming through this week.

@sungazerrrr (electrojazz + EDM) comes through Wednesday Jan. 15 at World Cafe Live. Be sure to check out @walnutstcafe for their Golden Hour happy hour first.

@fat_mezz (blues, rock, soul), hailing from South Jersey, comes to the Philly area Thursday Jan. 16 at @ardmoremusichall. New spot @izzys_ardmore is just a few doors down—grab the XO Scallop hand roll and Tall, Dark and Stormy cocktail.

Part band part performance art group, @pot_cell performs Friday Jan. 17 at Cement Factory (if you know this location, please send it to me! It’s a new to me venue) I saw this band a couple months ago at The Fire and was immediately hooked. Great music, great performance art. Go check them out.

The combo of a first full week back at work plus a Monday snow storm has me looking forward to shows later this week. You, too? Here’s what’s coming around this week in Jawn Jams:

On Thursday, Jan. 9 Lancaster’s own folk punk band @apesofthestate will be playing @brokengobletbrewing in Bensalem. Get there early and grab a beer and food—they’ve got a great menu.

@silverstein will be at @fillmorephilly on Friday, Jan. 10 with their “25 Years of Noise” tour. Grab a drink before the show across the street at @otherhalfphilly.

And rounding out the week, local country artist @lillymossofficial will be taking the stage at @118northwayne in Wayne. Swing by @teresas_wayne for a bite and drink before heading down the street for the show.

What shows are you looking forward to this week?