Sing Us Home in Manayunk: Bands, Schedule and More
Dave Hause is returning to his roots for round two of Sing Us Home. The festival is back in Manayunk for a full weekend of indie, punk and alt-country music, with most of the lineup featuring Philly natives.
Listen to Preston & Steve at 9am on Thursday May 2nd when the Hause brothers will be in studio to tell us all about what’s happening at Venice Island this weekend, and how the festival came to be.
What is Sing Us Home?
Sing Us Home is a festival that was launched last year by Dave Hause, a Roxborough native who began his journey in the punk/hardcore scene (he spent time in Paint It Black in the early 2000s, and soon after founded The Loved Ones). He’s since collaborated with other singer-songwriters of the genre, including Brian Fallon of the Gaslight Anthem, Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music, members of the E Street Band, and his own brother Tim Hause. That energy is now being channeled into his solo releases; his latest album Drive It Like It’s Stolen trades the loud, singalong choruses he’s known for and molds them into introspective Americana anthems that hit just as hard.
Hause lives in Santa Barbara now, but he’ll always consider Philadelphia home. With the Sing Us Home festival, he wants to create a weekend of camaraderie for like-minded folks. Hause says in a press release: “Once again, we get to bring my favorite bands, songwriters, food, and friends to my old neighborhood and share it with all of you… we are going to mix local Philadelphia food, working-class wit, California vibes, acoustic music, punk rock, the Mummers, craft beer, tattoos, art, storytelling and good old-fashioned fun to present a rock and roll weekend that WE would want to attend.”
On the final day of the fest (5/5) The Loved Ones will reunite for a set, playing live together for the first time since 2016.
When and where is Sing Us Home taking place?
Sing Us Home will be held on the grounds of the Performing Arts Center at Venice Island in Manayunk. The address is 15 Cotton Street in Philadelphia.
Parking is limited, so taking public transit is encouraged. Rides via the Manayunk Norristown Regional Rail and the 35, 61 or 27 SEPTA Bus routes are encouraged. Attendees can also walk or bike to Manayunk via the Schuylkill River Trail and Cynwyd Heritage Trails.
Who’s playing at Sing Us Home, and when?
The full lineup is listed at SingUsHomeFestival.com. Keep an eye on the fest Instagram for updates. Here’s the main stage schedule:
Friday, May 3rd
6:00 Tim Hause
7:00 Hause Family Campfire feat. Dave Hause, Langhorne Slim, Laura Jane Grace and Amythyst Kiah
Saturday, May 4th
12:30 Fishtown Choir
1:10 Space Cadet
1:55 Sug Daniels
2:50 Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals
3:50 Tim Barry
5:00 Dave Hause
7:00 The Jayhawks
Artist at Large: Ocean Avenue Stompers
Sunday, May 5th
12:30 Mercy Union
1:30 Fire in the Radio
2:30 Sarah Shook and the Disarmers
3:45 Strike Anywhere
5:00 The Loved Ones
Artist at Large: Ocean Avenue Stompers
What else is there, besides live music?
Get your fill of local food trucks, craft beer and bar offerings at the festival. This year’s vendors include:
Cavaleras Street Tacos
Federal Donuts
Fruits of our Labor
Lobster Rolls & More
New Ridge Brewing Company
Notorious Pig
Philly Pretzel Factory
Pizza Jawn
Victory Brewing Company
White Claw
Winnie’s
Wissahickon Brewing Company
Where can I get tickets?
Single day tickets and multi-day passes are available at SingUsHomeFestival.com. Parking info, FAQs and other details are there as well. Follow their Instagram for daily updates.
Here’s a look at last year’s fest:
