Tonight Strand of Oaks (a.k.a. Tim Showalter) makes a stop home with Pattern Is Movement’s Chris Ward on drums to take the stage at Union Transfer opening for The Tallest Man On Earth (a.k.a. Kristian Matsson). The duo has been on tour with the Swedish singer-songwriter in support Oaks’ latest release Dark Shores, which was produced by John Vanderslice and Ian Pellicci. They also recently had the honor of backing Matsson during a recording session for Moog Sound Lab (pictured above). I hope that you have your tickets already because this evening’s show is sold out. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8pm, $25, All Ages - H.M. Kauffman

Check out the stirring new track from Strand of Oaks (a.k.a. Timothy Showalter) called “Maureen’s,” which is the lead single off his forthcoming album Dark Shores! Oaks will be performing next in Philly on July 30 at Union Transfer when he opens for The Tallest Man on Earth. (Photo by Aaron Delani)

Strand of Oaks will be performing a free show this evening as part of the Paste Magazine presented Live at Aloft Hotel series. He’ll be performing songs from his critically-acclaimed Pope Killdragon. You should definitely take advantage of this opportunity if you are a fan of the album since you’ll most likely find him putting down the guitar and concentrating on synths more for his next release. RSVP for your free admission HERE, which will also get you and opportunity to win a VIP pre-show meet-and-greet with Oaks as well as a chance to win a one-night stay at an Aloft Hotel along with other prizes. Aloft Hotels, 4301 Island Ave., 7pm, Free (w/RSVP), All Ages - H.M. Kauffman