# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hellbender Vinyl + Crafted Sounds Presents: James Castle, A Country Western (PHL), Sweet Tooth - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Hellbender Vinyl + Crafted Sounds Presents: James Castle A Country Western (PHL) Sweet Tooth (WV) Friday, September 11 // 7 PM The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls ALL AGES !!! TICKETS 👉 👉 https://mrsmalls.com/events/hellbender_craftedsounds/ ----------------------------- James Castle: 4 piece alt rock band based in Pittsburgh. A Country Western: Born out of reverence for their favorite bands and the need for an outlet to express personal influence, Philadelphia’s A Country Western finds themselves in the knotty crossroads of modern alternative subgenres. Multi-instrumentalists Derek Hengemihle and Garrett Miades began making songs together in middle school, playing in other bands together until forming A Country Western in 2017. During the summer of 2021, hometown friend Erik Hilbert (Piper’s Bellflower) and Paris Parker (Solvent OS) joined for live performances, who soon became involved in writing and recording. A Country Western re-released their self-titled album AND debut EP Phenom on vinyl and CD formats via Crafted Sounds in 2023. Together these two projects encapsulate the earliest era of the band: home recordings with digital transposition and sample chopping. A Country Western's latest full-length record, Life on the Lawn (2024), showcases their evolution with a blend of louder guitars, playful feedback, and centered vocals, interwoven with sparser moments that have long captivated their audience. Their thematic exploration delves into pressing issues like environmental destruction, capitalism, navigating a hyper-digital society, self-realization, loss, and even the enigmatic world of birds. Peeling away from their critically celebrated album cycle, A Country Western supported the wonderful Winter (Winspear Records) for a handful of dates on their US tour in Fall 2025. To mark the occasion, they also shared double single Four-Team Dream Machine between LPs. On the release, the band opts for slowcore and electronic inspired textures, highlighting the band’s knack for space, subtle dissonance, and clever guitar layering. A Country Western will return in 2026 with a brand new record. Sweet Tooth: Sweet Tooth originated in the hills of West Virginia. Their sound lingers in the uncertainty and atmosphere of small town Appalachian shoegaze. Sweet Tooth now resides in Richmond, VA. The five-piece features vocalist/guitarist Maya Deal, guitarists Zack Halsey and Josh White, bassist Sam Harbin, and drummer Jacob Noska. They emerged in 2022 with their debut single, “Turning Green.” Their 2025 debut album, “Guppy”, showcases their blend of atmospheric guitars and sweet melodic vocals, set to a driving backbeat. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsburgh/hellbender-vinyl-crafted-sounds-presents-james-castle-a-country-western-phl-sweet-tooth/200030476497707 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Pittsburgh - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls - **lat**: 40.481109763706 - **long**: -79.972306787968 - **full address**: The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, 415 Evergreen Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15209-2137, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hellbender Vinyl + Crafted Sounds Presents: James Castle, A Country Western (PHL), Sweet Tooth - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3707eeab0ff7a647b70b0a2cc18c7fb95cfd55b336cddd02bab459d88d389b73-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc78d858-gmir?v=1787585671 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hellbender Vinyl + Crafted Sounds Presents: James Castle, A Country Western (PHL), Sweet Tooth being held? - **A:** Hellbender Vinyl + Crafted Sounds Presents: James Castle, A Country Western (PHL), Sweet Tooth takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, 415 Evergreen Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15209-2137, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hellbender Vinyl + Crafted Sounds Presents: James Castle, A Country Western (PHL), Sweet Tooth ? - **A:** Hellbender Vinyl + Crafted Sounds Presents: James Castle, A Country Western (PHL), Sweet Tooth is organized by The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hellbender Vinyl + Crafted Sounds Presents: James Castle, A Country Western (PHL), Sweet Tooth is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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