Porterhouse Party opens Dolly
This upcoming weekend should be special for Philadelphia as country music fans from all over come to see Dolly Parton perform two shows at the Ellis Theater on Saturday as part of a fundraiser for Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music.
With the magnitude of people likely reaching new heights for the town, The Porterhouse will be hosting a party Saturday night at their 513 Main Street venue, according to owner Porter Frazier.
Leading up to the party, they will also begin serving lunch during the week on Main Street, starting on Wednesday and running through Saturday.
“I’m going to do everything in my power to provide an experience where people want to come back and visit our community again, “ Frazier said. “We have so much to offer.
“The Porterhouse provides a unique uptown experience with great food, live local entertainment, and a comfortable atmosphere that celebrates Philadelphia.”
With the new Leisure and Recreation District status approved by the Mayor and Board of Alderman, patrons of one establishment are now able to take an alcoholic drink in a to-go cup with them as long as they stay in the confines of the downtown district.
“There’s a lot of things happening with this event that have never happened in Philadelphia before. There will be a number of people walking around downtown, enjoying a show in a safe environment that other communities can’t offer. We got a very special thing here,” said Frazier.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. with a cover charge to persons 21 years old and up, along with alcoholic beverages, a nice fresh buffet featuring Gulf Coast seafood, and an energetic band to get the party rocking.
Britt Gully and the Water Moccasins are set to perform a combo of homemade music and outlaw country.
The crowd can expect a low-budget, high-impact show from the band on Saturday night.
“That guy is amazing and a real treasure. We are so fortunate to have him. I’m pumped up about having this party and showcasing some great local musicians,” Frazier said.
Gully’s specialty is rockabilly, gospel, and honky-tonk-twang as he grew up listening to Jimmie, Hank, and Waylon, Frazier said.
“Anything is fair game with whatever we want to do. We’ll be doing some original songs like, ‘Let It All Hank Out’ and ‘Whiskey Hauler,’ and some cover stuff too,” said Gully. “We just watch the crowd and see what we think will work. That’s always been the old trick to it.”
The Water Moccasins are stacked with awesome musicians that include Gully, lead singer and guitar; John Elmore, guitar; Tommy Hawk Ethridge, bass guitar; and Shuqualak Slim on the drums.
“We are all excited about playing music over there. Anything you get involved in with Porter turns out good. We plan on getting in there and hitting a big lick,” said Gully.
For more information, visit phillyporterhouse.com.