Cort Hartle (L) and James Pendleton at DoCA in Ybor City, Florida on Jan. 18, 2024. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker

So many great local bands meet the day when one of its members moves out of the city, and that time in now for punk scene staple Rutterkin and relative newb Bad, Bad Things.

Both outfits represent what can happen when good people, with even better taste in music, get together and share the fruits of their hang with friends. Both of them also count James Pendleton as band member, and he—along with Bay area artist Cort Hartle—are getting the fuck outta town (New Jersey calls).

You’ll have to DM @victoralvarezmusic on Instagram for the address of this farewell house show where Alvarez’s New Aesthetics emo-ish project plays support alongside Earthgirl.

A $10 donation is being collected at the door when Rutterkin and Bad, Bad Things plays The Lighthouse in St. Petersburg on Saturday, July 13.