Philadelphia-area fans of a certain South Jersey hubcap hepcat from the ’80s music scene may be interested in a show coming to the M Room (15 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia) this Sunday night, March 7. The headliner goes by the name Benny and the Bums, but a source and usually lurking Townsman tells me this “Benny” is an old friend and beloved showman who left our orbit years ago for some rock a few spots over from the sun California grass. Why this show is shrouded in mystery I do not know, but for the safety of my friend – who is expecting to have a burlap bag placed over his head on Sunday evening before being driven to the 7-11 club in a Ford Rambler unmarked car – I will say no more. At Rock Town Hall we’re all about safety and accurate reporting! I plan on growing a beard being there in case this turns out to be the musician I’m told it is going to be.
