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Don Giovanni at 20

Posted by Loren on July 15, 2023

Don Giovanni at 20
Don Giovanni at 20

Don Giovanni Records is celebrating the label's 20th anniversary with a two-day showcase at The First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 6-7 with a stacked lineup included sets from Tenement, Hunchback, Roadside Graves, Sammus, Laura Stevenson, Mikey Erg, and more, with one still-to-be named headliner forthcoming. Tickets are on sale now, including for individual dates. There will also be a related, all ages acoustic show with The Homeless Gospel Choir, She/Her/Hers, and more.

Says Joe Steinhardt of the label:

I can't believe we made it 20 years, and thinking about how the label started I'm still not completely sure how we did. To celebrate we're going to hold an expo in Philadelphia, because it feels like there aren't enough expos these days and it's time we do something about it. In the spirit of the label, we're keeping the tickets cheap, the stages small, and the good bands over abundant. So come on down to our 20th Anniversary Expo, October 6th and 7th at the First Unitarian Church in Philly. Saturday during the daytime were going to have a record, book, and art fair free for all who attend either night (or $5 if you want to just come to the fair). Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am.

Check out SPB's coverage of the label's 10th anniversary.

September 25, 2023 Update: Screaming Females, Izzy True, and Evan Greer have been added to the lineup. The schedule below has been updated accordingly.

Don Giovanni Records 20th Anniversary Expo

Friday, October 6th at the First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA

Screaming Females
Weakened Friends
Paisley Fields
Chris Gethard
Hunchback
Shellshag
Rodeo boys

Doors: 6:00p

$20, all ages

Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6421865/


Saturday, October 7th at the First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA

Tenement
Laura Stevenson
Sammus
Mikey Erg
Roadside Graves
Mechanical Canine

Doors: 6:00p

$20, all ages

Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2153758/

Don Giovanni Acoustic Showcase

Saturday, October 7th at the First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA
12:00pm - 4:00 pm

with acoustic performances by:

Evan Greer
The Homeless Gospel Choir
Izzy True
Kym Register
Maura Weaver

Don Giovanni at 20
Don Giovanni at 20

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