Upcoming Funhouse Events
Mr. Smalls Presents
MC Chris
Special Guest: Swell Rell
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
mc chris is most widely known for his reoccurring character MC P Pants on Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force where he was also an animator and writer. He’s been featured in the Aqua Teen movie, the video game and most recently on a series of You Tube videos called Aqua Donk Side Pieces. He’s also starred on several Adult Swim series including The Brak Show and Sealab 2021. When he’s not voicing some of his iconic late-night characters, he’s a full-time touring rapper. A pioneer of the hip hop subgenre Nerdcore, mc chris has worked with Talib Kweli, Andrew WK, and Donald Glover. His fans include the likes of Gerard Way, Post Malone and T-Pain and he was even sampled by Run the Jewels for the latest Aqua Teen movie Plantasm. He’s toured with Reggie and Full Effect, Ninja Sex Party, Warped Tour, appeared on a GWAR album, performed at the gathering of the Juggalos and even had his own Honda commercial. Recently mc chris launched a podcast called None of This Matters with Dana Snyder the voice of Master Shake on Aqua Teen Hunger Force. mc chris is the widely accepted soundtrack to nerd culture. Not only does he rhyme about what nerds love most, but he was one of the first performers to encourage nerds to take pride in themselves and what they care about. He’s a full-time single father to his son, Tony, and lives in Los Angeles.
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Glotaku: Emo vs. Anime (Cosplay Rave)
ft. Obi-Wan Shinobi
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:30 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Two Worlds Collide!
Glotaku is bringing you a night where Emo meets Anime, blending full-throttle nostalgia with high-energy rave vibes. This event is split into two epic acts:
🖤 Act 1: The Classics
The first half of the night will feature full tracks from both the emo and anime worlds. Rock out to unfiltered emo, metalcore, post-hardcore, crunkcore, pop-punk, and those Hot Topic-era anthems from the 2000s and 2010s. Dive into iconic anime intros and fan-favorite tracks, with a focus on heavier, band-driven tunes.
No remixes, no cuts—just pure, unfiltered music to sing your heart out to!
~Cosplay Runway intermission~
💥 Act 2: The Rave Remix
When the clock strikes, the dance floor transforms into a high-energy rave. Experience DJ sets From Obi-Wan Shinobi and special guests packed with remixes and dance edits of emo and anime tracks. Seamlessly blended beats to keep you moving, from otaku culture to scene kid nostalgia.
What Else to Expect:
🎭 Cosplay Encouraged: Show off your best emo, scene or anime-inspired looks. Join the open Cosplay Runway for a chance to win awesome prizes!
🎶 Live DJ Sets: A curated mix of raw anthems and pulse-pounding remixes.
🍹 Themed Drinks: Sip on cocktails and mocktails inspired by both scenes.
Whether you're screaming along to My Chemical Romance or losing yourself to Asian Kung-fu Generation opening, this is the ultimate crossover event. Come ready to rock, rave, and revel in the best of both worlds!
🌐 Secure your spot now! This is one event you don’t want to miss!
Early Bird tickets available for the first 2 weeks on sale. Limited to the first 30 ticket buyers!
This Event Is 18+
Glotaku is bringing you a night where Emo meets Anime, blending full-throttle nostalgia with high-energy rave vibes. This event is split into two epic acts:
🖤 Act 1: The Classics
The first half of the night will feature full tracks from both the emo and anime worlds. Rock out to unfiltered emo, metalcore, post-hardcore, crunkcore, pop-punk, and those Hot Topic-era anthems from the 2000s and 2010s. Dive into iconic anime intros and fan-favorite tracks, with a focus on heavier, band-driven tunes.
No remixes, no cuts—just pure, unfiltered music to sing your heart out to!
~Cosplay Runway intermission~
💥 Act 2: The Rave Remix
When the clock strikes, the dance floor transforms into a high-energy rave. Experience DJ sets From Obi-Wan Shinobi and special guests packed with remixes and dance edits of emo and anime tracks. Seamlessly blended beats to keep you moving, from otaku culture to scene kid nostalgia.
What Else to Expect:
🎭 Cosplay Encouraged: Show off your best emo, scene or anime-inspired looks. Join the open Cosplay Runway for a chance to win awesome prizes!
🎶 Live DJ Sets: A curated mix of raw anthems and pulse-pounding remixes.
🍹 Themed Drinks: Sip on cocktails and mocktails inspired by both scenes.
Whether you're screaming along to My Chemical Romance or losing yourself to Asian Kung-fu Generation opening, this is the ultimate crossover event. Come ready to rock, rave, and revel in the best of both worlds!
🌐 Secure your spot now! This is one event you don’t want to miss!
Early Bird tickets available for the first 2 weeks on sale. Limited to the first 30 ticket buyers!
This Event Is 18+
Mr. Smalls Presents
Funhouse Film Club: BEACH BUMMERS
Double Feature Screening
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Join us for the next iteration of the Funhouse Film Club, a free monthly curated series where we will screen a themed mystery double feature! For this sweltering July edition, we have BEACH BUMMERS.
Also in the mix: shorts and vintage trailers, themed drinks & concession-style food specials, free popcorn and fun movie facts!
Each month we will have suggested donations for different charities or organizations, with this edition being swimming gear and suits going to the YMCA.
Also! We are accepting submissions for short films, music videos and trailers to be shown during intermission! We would like to showcase the work of budding local filmmakers! SUBMIT HERE!
This event is 18+.
Also in the mix: shorts and vintage trailers, themed drinks & concession-style food specials, free popcorn and fun movie facts!
Each month we will have suggested donations for different charities or organizations, with this edition being swimming gear and suits going to the YMCA.
Also! We are accepting submissions for short films, music videos and trailers to be shown during intermission! We would like to showcase the work of budding local filmmakers! SUBMIT HERE!
This event is 18+.
The Consortium + Mr. Smalls Presents
Laveda
Special Guests: Nightosphere, Weird Era
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
shoegaze inspired dream pop.
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Satsang (solo)
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
*Satsang Pre-Show VIP Experience
• One general admission ticket
• Early venue entry
• Intimate soundcheck performance by Satsang (Solo)
• Q&A session with Satsang
• Collectible tour poster, signed by Satsang
• Commemorative pre-show tour laminate
• Limited availability! Offer ends 7/17/25 at Noon!
Satsang was founded by Montana-based musician Drew McManus in 2014. Known for their heartfelt, genre-blending sound, Satsang merges elements of folk, hip-hop, reggae, and rock, infusing each song with introspective lyrics and a strong message of positivity, spirituality, and social awareness. The name "Satsang" reflects the band's mission, derived from the Sanskrit words for "truth" (sat) and "company" (sang), symbolizing gatherings aimed at seeking and sharing deeper truths.
The band's music often draws from McManus's own journey of self-discovery, healing, and connection to nature, as well as his experiences with addiction and recovery. With soulful vocals, acoustic melodies, and rhythmic versatility, Satsang creates a powerful atmosphere in both their recordings and live performances. They have built a dedicated following through their relatable messages about love, unity, and resilience, as well as their active support for social and environmental causes.
Over the years, Satsang has released several albums, each resonating with themes of hope, introspection, and community. Their live shows are particularly celebrated for creating a space that feels like a “satsang”—a gathering for connection and upliftment— where fans can come together to share in a collective experience of music, inspiration, and truth-seeking.
This Event Is All Ages
• One general admission ticket
• Early venue entry
• Intimate soundcheck performance by Satsang (Solo)
• Q&A session with Satsang
• Collectible tour poster, signed by Satsang
• Commemorative pre-show tour laminate
• Limited availability! Offer ends 7/17/25 at Noon!
Satsang was founded by Montana-based musician Drew McManus in 2014. Known for their heartfelt, genre-blending sound, Satsang merges elements of folk, hip-hop, reggae, and rock, infusing each song with introspective lyrics and a strong message of positivity, spirituality, and social awareness. The name "Satsang" reflects the band's mission, derived from the Sanskrit words for "truth" (sat) and "company" (sang), symbolizing gatherings aimed at seeking and sharing deeper truths.
The band's music often draws from McManus's own journey of self-discovery, healing, and connection to nature, as well as his experiences with addiction and recovery. With soulful vocals, acoustic melodies, and rhythmic versatility, Satsang creates a powerful atmosphere in both their recordings and live performances. They have built a dedicated following through their relatable messages about love, unity, and resilience, as well as their active support for social and environmental causes.
Over the years, Satsang has released several albums, each resonating with themes of hope, introspection, and community. Their live shows are particularly celebrated for creating a space that feels like a “satsang”—a gathering for connection and upliftment— where fans can come together to share in a collective experience of music, inspiration, and truth-seeking.
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Trophy Wife
Special Guests: Dogmeat, In Limbo, Cid Berry
Friday, July 25, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Trophy Wife is unapologetic. Based in Brooklyn, this indie rock brainchild of McKenzie Iazzetta (guitar/vocals) is baring all via their grungy and distorted compositions. With powerful vocals and tongue in cheek lyrics, Trophy Wife - consisting of Christian Pace (bass) and Michael Martelli (drums) - has established themselves in the local indie rock scene.
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Porcupine – Under The Altar Tour
Special Guests: The Jackal (Akron OH), Mires (Pittsburgh), Princess (Pittsburgh)
Friday, August 01, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Formed in 2016, Chicago hardcore punk band Porcupine delivers a unique sound that challenges genre conventions. They do this by blending fierce, chaotic aggression with meditative, melodic introspection, creating a style that is both heavy and thoughtful. Their latest EP is a great example of this, which is out on New Morality Zine.
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Mephiskapheles
Special Guests: INCO FIdO, The Slobberknockers
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Mephiskapheles, the band that helped define modern day ska, then defied critics by exploring even greater possibilities with its darkly original ska fusion, forges ahead with amazing shows and new music on the way.
Formed in the East Village of New York City in 1991, Mephiskapheles played its first show on Long Island. From day one, the band began attracting a diverse, dedicated fan base.
Sold-out NYC gigs led to tours with the Buzzcocks and GWAR, and hits on the Hawaiian Islands Chart with three singles from the band's first album, 1994's God Bless Satan, produced by Bill Laswell.
This Event Is All Ages
Formed in the East Village of New York City in 1991, Mephiskapheles played its first show on Long Island. From day one, the band began attracting a diverse, dedicated fan base.
Sold-out NYC gigs led to tours with the Buzzcocks and GWAR, and hits on the Hawaiian Islands Chart with three singles from the band's first album, 1994's God Bless Satan, produced by Bill Laswell.
This Event Is All Ages
Chaotic Order Entertainment + Mr. Smalls Presents
Desolence
Special Guests: Shattered, Atlas Decay, Lyssa Quell
Saturday, August 09, 2025
Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Desolence is a metalcore band from pittsburgh pa fusing elements of modern and classic metal with some prog and punk elements.
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
The Dwarves
Special Guests: Burn Kit, The Cheats
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
For forty years the Dwarves have shocked and mystified audiences across the
globe with their unique blend of punk, garage, thrash and experimental music.
Hailing from the Midwest, they settled in San Francisco in the mid 1980’s, played
over a thousand shows, released over a dozen full length records and appeared in
the soundtracks for hundreds of films, television shows, skate videos and
multimedia presentations.
With a revolving cast of memorable characters and brutal live musicians, singer Blag Dahlia has carved out legendary status declaring the Dwarves, ”the last punk band!” Look for new recordings, reissues, and appearances at rock festivals and crack houses across the country and around the world!
THE DWARVES ARE ROCK LEGENDS!
This Event Is All Ages
With a revolving cast of memorable characters and brutal live musicians, singer Blag Dahlia has carved out legendary status declaring the Dwarves, ”the last punk band!” Look for new recordings, reissues, and appearances at rock festivals and crack houses across the country and around the world!
THE DWARVES ARE ROCK LEGENDS!
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
My Mom Is Here – The Baby Steps Tour
Special Guests: Mellowscape, Rebel Revolver, Foamer
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Your mom's favorite rock band is hitting the road this August with their debut EP in tow. Born out of Columbia University’s jazz scene, My Mom Is Here has been packing out iconic NYC venues like Baby’s All Right, Nublu, and Mercury Lounge, recently opening for Philly brass juggernaut Snacktime. Their debut EP, Baby Steps, spans everything from the bittersweet acoustic single “You Just Won’t Give Me Love” to the sci-fi-inspired funk banger “Take Me To Your Leader,” complete with a music video starring Sam's real-life grandma. From nostalgic mashups (think: “Peg” meets “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”) to innovative fusion originals, My Mom Is Here delivers a set that’s high-energy, weird, and heartfelt.
This Event Is All Ages
91.3 WYEP + Mr. Smalls Presents
Yuno
Special Guest: Windser
Friday, August 15, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Yuno’s full-length debut, Blest, out May 16 on Sub Pop, finds the enigmatic indie-pop visionary transforming the emo-tinged suburban malaise of his 2018 Moodie EP into more expansive, widescreen pop drama — suited for big moves and bigger stages. The kaleidoscopic sound he devised as a millennial hermit in his childhood bedroom in Florida has since broadened his horizons, taking him on tour with Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Superorganism, and soundtracking various series for Netflix and HBO. Imbued with elements of dream-pop, rock, trap, and psychedelia, his eclectic songs serve as bids for love and connection, which especially in the fractured era of social media, have resonated with many listeners who find solace in his vulnerability.
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
The Dangerous Summer
Special Guest: rosecoloredworld
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
The Dangerous Summer signed their first record deal as high school seniors and quickly established themselves among the alt-rock world’s elite. Passionate delivery, confessional authenticity, and deeply resonant musical storytelling define their sound. The band writes hooks that serve as soundtracks for important life moments for a diverse group of listeners spread across the globe. The audience is more family than a fanbase. The community feeling is apparent at every gig, from Slam Dunk to Riot Fest, from touring with State Champs to headlining shows. Reach for the Sun is the record that “shot them into the pop-punk pantheon” (Kerrang!). Powered by unshakeable, enduring alt-rock anthems, the Ellicott City, Maryland band’s debut album made them heroes of the Warped Tour world, all while they carved their own unique path. 2011’s War Paint was a sophomore-slump-smashing follow-up. Grantland likened the “tall and wide” riffs of 2013’s Golden Record to The Hold Steady and U2. (“Catholic Girls” even earned The Danger Summer praise from the famously discerning Pitchfork.) Alternative Press saluted The Dangerous Summer as a group that stayed true to their sound, praising the songs on their 2018 self-titled comeback album as equal parts charismatic and addictive. 2019’s Mother Nature conjured an emotional storm, with an uplifting bent. Underoath’s Aaron Gillespie appeared on the 2020 EP, All That Is Left Of The Blue Sky. Produced by Will Beasley (Turnstile, Asking Alexandria), 2022’s Coming Home ushers in a new era for TDS. The Dangerous Summer never sacrificed their unique, diverse sonic identity, one that appeals to fans of everything from Kings Of Leon and Coldplay to Jimmy Eat World and Bright Eyes. Coming Home is a triumphant summary of what The Dangerous Summer is all about, past, present, and future.
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
The Pump Fakes “Alone in the Middle” Album Release
Special Guest: The Borstal Boys
Friday, August 22, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Producer Sean McDonald (The Clarks, Sun King Warriors) presents Maloney’s stories in the best possible light, starting with The Pump Fakes core band. Then punches up things with a “who’s who” of the region’s very best talent, resulting in eight strong songs ranging from plaintive and sorrowful to angry and biting. “Alone in the Middle” is Maloney’s finest songwriting yet.
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Melody & Mystery – Live Music Showcase
ft. Action Camp, Hemlock For Socrates, Boxknife (MO), Elnuh (TX), Silver Rein (NY), Millie Dread
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Doors: 5:00 pm / Show: 6:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Mixed genre mini festival of local and national travelling artists whose music is centered around intense moods and intriguing melodies.
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
The Consortium + Mr. Smalls Presents
Vision Video
Special Guests: Panic Priest, 2020K
Friday, September 05, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Vision Video is a post-punk goth rock band from Athens, Georgia that injects modern malaise into classic sounds of the late 70's and 80's.
The band pays homage to classics like the Chameleons and The Cure, while also bringing a refreshing modern element to the genre.
Thematically their music explores the effects of trauma on the human psyche and finding stability and agency in an insane world. Having served in Afghanistan with the army and as a firefighter in the civilian world, lead singer and guitarist Dusty Gannon is no stranger to the darker proclivities of humanity and death itself. "I wanted to write music that helped people remember that it's okay to not be okay, but that also doesn't shy away from taking a stern look at the darker aspects of our flawed human existence." says Gannon.
The band's first two records were met with much critical praise, such as that from Pitchfork stating they create "dreamy tune tailor-made for the sort of wallflower who sprints to the dancefloor the instant the DJ drops “Age of Consent” or “Primary” at Goth Night"
Their debut LP "Inked in Red" and second LP "Haunted Hours", were recorded and mixed by Tom Ashton of The March Violets at his Sub Von Studios in Athens, Georgia. Vision Video will soon record their next LP "Modern Horror" at Maze Studios in Atlanta headed by Grammy award winning producer Ben Allen.
This Event Is All Ages
The band pays homage to classics like the Chameleons and The Cure, while also bringing a refreshing modern element to the genre.
Thematically their music explores the effects of trauma on the human psyche and finding stability and agency in an insane world. Having served in Afghanistan with the army and as a firefighter in the civilian world, lead singer and guitarist Dusty Gannon is no stranger to the darker proclivities of humanity and death itself. "I wanted to write music that helped people remember that it's okay to not be okay, but that also doesn't shy away from taking a stern look at the darker aspects of our flawed human existence." says Gannon.
The band's first two records were met with much critical praise, such as that from Pitchfork stating they create "dreamy tune tailor-made for the sort of wallflower who sprints to the dancefloor the instant the DJ drops “Age of Consent” or “Primary” at Goth Night"
Their debut LP "Inked in Red" and second LP "Haunted Hours", were recorded and mixed by Tom Ashton of The March Violets at his Sub Von Studios in Athens, Georgia. Vision Video will soon record their next LP "Modern Horror" at Maze Studios in Atlanta headed by Grammy award winning producer Ben Allen.
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
ZACH FUNK – FARCE LIVE RECORDING
Special Guests: Derek Minto, Kayleigh Dumas and Erick Williams
Saturday, September 06, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Following his debut album “Brains Are Weird” comedian and storyteller Zach Funk (Pittsburgh Comedy Festival, Albuquerque Funny Fiesta, Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival) returns to the Funhouse to record his follow up album “FARCE”. Funk brings his geeky and empathetic presence back by finding humor in both the mundane and surreal. Join us for the unique experience of being part of a live comedy album recording!
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Reuben’s Painted Mandolin
Pittsburgh musicians playing the music of the Jerry Garcia Band!
Friday, September 12, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Reuben's Painted Mandolin is a tribute to the music of the Jerry Garcia Band.
We are SO pumped for our debut at Mr. Small’s Funhouse! It is a KILLER room with wonderful sound. AND CHECK OUT THIS LINEUP! Pappy will be joined by Al Reiber (The Ditch, Al & Al) & Cherylann Hawk (VZHW Acoustic Union) on vocals, Tony Thiel (SamJAMwich) on drums, Stephen “pUNK” Cunningham (Eleanor Walrus, JGBG) on bass and Randy Baumann from WDVE on organ!!! We will be playing TWO HUGE SETS of JERRY GARCIA BAND and finishing off the night with a killer Twist!!!
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We are SO pumped for our debut at Mr. Small’s Funhouse! It is a KILLER room with wonderful sound. AND CHECK OUT THIS LINEUP! Pappy will be joined by Al Reiber (The Ditch, Al & Al) & Cherylann Hawk (VZHW Acoustic Union) on vocals, Tony Thiel (SamJAMwich) on drums, Stephen “pUNK” Cunningham (Eleanor Walrus, JGBG) on bass and Randy Baumann from WDVE on organ!!! We will be playing TWO HUGE SETS of JERRY GARCIA BAND and finishing off the night with a killer Twist!!!
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Boyscott
plus special guests
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Punctuating wistful, daydreamy indie rock with surfy guitar hooks, Boyscott approaches their songs from a hazy, lighthearted perspective as gentle as ocean breezes. The project first took shape in college dorm rooms and grew into a loose collective. Boyscott finished recording their whimsically drawn 2015 debut Goose Bumps before ever playing live, and continued developing their upbeat, nautical sound on 2024's Spellbound.
Boyscott began in 2015 as an outlet for singer/songwriter Scott Hermo's recording experiments while he was attending college in Nashville. Hermo recorded in his dorm room and sometimes enlisted friends to help flesh out his soft-edged indie tunes. Fellow schoolmates and musicians Emma Willer, Tiger Adams, John Lewandowski and Noah Miller joined him to bring a live energy to Hermo's recordings and together, the five musicians completed debut album Goose Bumps and self-released it in late 2015. When Boyscott began playing live, school commitments kept a solid lineup from forming, but Hermo enlisted a rotating cast of friends and musicians to play shows and go on tours. The band's acclaim grew organically through consistent touring and their album, which caught on in a grassroots fashion. A physical release of Goose Bumps arrived in 2019 as a joint release from Top Shelf Records and Babe City Records. The most popular songs from Goose Bumps accumulated tens of millions of plays on streaming services, which took the group to entirely new audiences both in terms of listenership and attendees at their concerts. Boyscott released a second album, Spellbound, in October of 2024, continuing to explore their beachy indie songwriting style.
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Boyscott began in 2015 as an outlet for singer/songwriter Scott Hermo's recording experiments while he was attending college in Nashville. Hermo recorded in his dorm room and sometimes enlisted friends to help flesh out his soft-edged indie tunes. Fellow schoolmates and musicians Emma Willer, Tiger Adams, John Lewandowski and Noah Miller joined him to bring a live energy to Hermo's recordings and together, the five musicians completed debut album Goose Bumps and self-released it in late 2015. When Boyscott began playing live, school commitments kept a solid lineup from forming, but Hermo enlisted a rotating cast of friends and musicians to play shows and go on tours. The band's acclaim grew organically through consistent touring and their album, which caught on in a grassroots fashion. A physical release of Goose Bumps arrived in 2019 as a joint release from Top Shelf Records and Babe City Records. The most popular songs from Goose Bumps accumulated tens of millions of plays on streaming services, which took the group to entirely new audiences both in terms of listenership and attendees at their concerts. Boyscott released a second album, Spellbound, in October of 2024, continuing to explore their beachy indie songwriting style.
This Event Is All Ages
91.3 WYEP + Mr. Smalls Presents
The Cactus Blossoms
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
At its best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. A universal hum. A deep vibration that encompasses two different points of view. On their latest release, Every Time I Think About You, brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, aka The Cactus Blossoms, once again prove themselves to be among the most adept – and distinctive – modern practitioners of that magic. But like any great magician, The Cactus Blossoms can’t – or won’t – fully explain the illusion they create.
“Harmonies are a big part of our sound, but in some ways they’re the part we focus on the least,” says Burkum. “We put most of our attention and energy into the songs themselves and then the harmonies just happen.”
There’s all kinds of magic happening on Every Time I Think About You, a record that sounds more like a band than any other in the Cactus Blossoms discography, thanks to contributions from Jeremy Hanson (drums), Jacob Hanson (guitar) and Phillip Hicks (bass). “There She Goes” casts its romantic regret against a danceable bop beat, and the title track is a heart-wrencher about loss and letting go.
“Even if you don’t set out to write songs with a theme in mind it seems like one usually presents itself,” says Torrey. “This record keeps returning to the idea of ‘moving on’ — from one place to another, from people and situations that bring you down, from loss and grief.”
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92.1 WPTS + Mr. Smalls Presents
Knifeplay (Stripped Down)
Special Guest: Euphoria Again
Friday, September 26, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Knifeplay is a band that eludes definition, existing somewhere between the nihilistic detachment of shoegaze and the emotional honesty of folk songwriting. Originally a solo bedroom recording project of Tj Strohmer’s, they’ve made a slow and careful shift into a collaborative, production focused, studio recorded band. Through their ever-expanding genre palette, range of fidelities, and long list of collaborators runs a unique current that ties everything together.
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
The Stews
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
After releasing their debut album, What Was, in April of 2022, The Stews have been a non-stop touring machine. Playing hundreds of shows a year has allowed them to hone in their musical and songwriting skills alike. With 2023 summer tour sellouts ranging from Washington DC’s 9:30 Club, Charleston’s Windjammer, New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, and countless more, The Stews have proven that they are a musical force to be reckoned with. The summer tour even featured a venue record-breaking 800+ day-of-show tickets sold at Avondale Brewing in Birmingham, AL.
In addition to the aforementioned legendary venues, The Stews played to packed out, ravenous crowds at Bonnaroo, Sweetwater 420Fest, and Roosterwalk. The band drove straight from their summer tour finale at Appleton, Wisconsin’s Mile of Music to meet up with Moon Taxi to support their fall tour. After months on the roading supporting Moon Taxi, the band returned home to Charleston, SC to finish up their second studio album. With thousands of tickets sold across a three night NYE run in Charlotte, Savannah, and Atlanta, the band capped off a record breaking year.
In July of 2024, The Stews released their second full-length LP, “Chicken Fight”. The album is a daring body of work that can’t be confined to one genre, as fans will find songs reminiscent of The Allman Brothers, Audioslave, Pink Floyd, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise to name a few.
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Mr. Smalls Presents
Clem Snide
Special Guest: Rye Valley
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Clem Snide is an alt-country band featuring Eef Barzelay (guitar, vocals), Brendan Fitzpatrick (bass) and Ben Martin (drums).
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Tall Tall Trees x Christopher Paul Stelling
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Tall Tall Trees is the musical id of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Savino, a pioneer in the realm of
experimental, DIY banjo music. Accompanied by his trusty Banjotron 6500, a highly customized, electrified banjo and
effects pedal setup, Savino has wowed audiences since the 2009 debut of his self-titled debut album with his eclectic
and innovative blend of psychedelic folk, rock and world music. His work seems to actively evade comfortable
definition, upon first listen one will recognize the tenderness of Cat Stevens, the melancholy introspection of Elliott
Smith, the anthemic psychedelia of Pink Floyd, and a deep abiding respect for Earl Scruggs. Savino often performs
solo, showcasing his fleet-footed loop pedal mastery, as well as alongside long-time collaborator and fellow
innovator, Kishi Bashi. Tall Tall Trees latest release, A Wave of Golden Things was released in 2020 on Joyful Noise
Recordings.
This Event Is All Ages
This Event Is All Ages
Mr. Smalls Presents
Will Varley
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Millvale,
PA
Currently working on his seventh studio record, Will Varley has mastered the kind of songwriting that can transport you to another place entirely. In the case of his astonishing new album, he continues his decade long exploration of the human condition, while conjuring strange, beautiful landscapes where salt-crusted pebbles crunch underfoot and snow pours in through the roofs of abandoned tour buses. These songs are rich, lyrical tales that speak of universal truths, hard touring, and the rebuilding of minds.
Over the last ten years Varley has earned the adoration of some of his most well known peers. Support from the likes of Billy Bragg, The Libertines, Adam Duritz and Frank Turner have helped spread Will’s music far and wide. His catalogue has clocked up over fifty million streams across Spotify and Apple music and as writer and producer he has worked with platinum selling, CMA award winning and Grammy award winning artists.
Since his earliest days playing candle lit open mics in south London aged just 14, he has gone on to sell out headline shows across Europe and the US – performing on some of the world's most prestigious stages along the way such as The Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury Festival. In 2024 Will signed a worldwide record deal with MNRK Music Group, home to The Lumineers, Mt. Joy and Gregory Alan Isakov. His new album is slated for release in Spring 2025.
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Directions
Parking
Street parking is available along Lincoln Ave and on the surrounding streets. Valet parking will be available for select shows in the future. Check back for more info.