7 Shows To See in Philly This Week: The Head and the Heart, Interpol, Philly Hip Hop Awards and More

By Aubrey Nagle· 12/1/2014, 1:37 p.m.

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Monday: Interpol ($50-100.85)

New York-bred rock band Interpol is quite the hot ticket. Tonight's show might be officially sold out, but there's plenty of seats left on StubHub for the quick clicker. If you're looking to ease back into the post-holiday work week, there's no better way to do it. Plus the band will need a warm crowd; their tour bus recently got stuck in the Buffalo snow storms for nearly 50 hours! Listen before you go: "All the Rage Back Home." Monday, December 1st with Hundred Waters, 8:30 p.m., Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden Street.

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Tuesday: Relient K ($18)

Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their mainstream hit Mmhmm, pop-punk group Relient K will set the scene for a mellow Tuesday night. Though they found most success on the Christian rock scene, the quirky band's biggest singles found their way into the Top 40 pop world back in 2004 thanks to that album's more secular bent. The crowd is sure to be a mixed bag of fans. Listen before you go: "Be My Escape." Tuesday, December 2nd with Blondfire and From Indian Lakes, 7:30 p.m., Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South Street.

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Wednesday: Sister Hazel ($20-32)

Unlike most groups, after performing together for over two decades the lineup of Sister Hazel has not changed at all. Though considered alternative rock, the Gainesville, Florida band plays more towards the classic Southern style rock than they do punk. Their 1997 debut featured their biggest hit, "All For You," but since then they've gathered a legion of fans called (what else?) The Hazelnuts. Listen before you go: "Stay Awhile." Wednesday, December 3rd with Shayna Leigh, 8 p.m., World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street.

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Thursday: The Shadowboxers ($10-12)

This Atlanta-based quintet mixes the tight, practiced harmonies of three expert vocalists with the R&B influences of their drummer and bassist. The Shadowboxers' musical influences range from Michael Jackson to Simon & Garfunkel, combined to create a sound entirely their own. Pay close attention to their lyrics—there's no pop fluff here. Listen before you go: "You Are All I Need." Thursday, December 4th with Caleb Hawley, 8 p.m., Milkboy, 1100 Chestnut Street.

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Friday: The Head and the Heart ($35-70)

Though they formed just five years ago, indie folk band The Head and the Heart is blowing up after just two studio albums. After opening for the likes of Vampire Weekend and hitting the summer festival circuit, the Seattle-based band is on their own tour this winter. Their vocal harmonies and violin-laced melodies are less faux-folk-rock and more classically inspired neo-folk, like Fleet Foxes. Listen before you go: "Another Story." Friday, December 5th with Phox, 8 p.m., Tower Theater, 19 South 69th Street.

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Saturday: 2014 Philly Hip Hop Awards ($20)

Urban Celebrity Magazine is putting on the ritz for the 4th Annual Philly Hip Hop Awards. The celebration and honors (complete with red carpet) will bring out the city's brightest stars competing in categories from Best Battle Rapper to DJ of the Year, all hosted by Keith From Up Da Block. If you want to spot the next big thing in hip hop, this is the place to be. Listen before you go: DJ Nophrillz. Saturday, December 6th, 6 p.m., Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South Street.

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Sunday: Ashley Poole ($10-35)

Astute pop listeners may recognize Ashley Poole—she used to be one fourth of the flash-in-the-pan pop sensation Dream. After joining the group on the MTV TRL Tour with Destiny's Child and Jessica Simpson, Dream went their separate ways. These days, Poole has her eye on the singer-songwriter scene, performing songs with pop and R&B influences. Listen before you go: "If It Feels Right." Sunday, December 7th with Lance Neptune and Nalani & Sarina, 8 p.m., World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street.

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7 Shows To See in Philly This Week: The Head and the Heart, Interpol, Philly Hip Hop Awards and More

Get our weekly picks of what to do this weekend and the latest on Philly's arts and entertainment scene.

Monday: Interpol ($50-100.85)

Tuesday: Relient K ($18)

Wednesday: Sister Hazel ($20-32)

Thursday: The Shadowboxers ($10-12)

Friday: The Head and the Heart ($35-70)

Saturday: 2014 Philly Hip Hop Awards ($20)

Sunday: Ashley Poole ($10-35)

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