The promise of fireworks seems to have cleared most venues this weekend; these acts, however, haven’t been deterred. What better way to celebrate independence than by putting on a first-rate show? Check out this weekend’s picks below:

• The Swellers | Friday, July 3 | 7:30 pm | $10 | The Knitting Factory, Hollywood, CA – Map | Yeah, we dig frontman Nick Diener’s powerful vocals, much similar to Chad Kroeger of Nickelback and John Warne of Relient K. The Michigan-based punk band – soon to release Welcome Back Riders, much to the anticipation of their fans – will be playing the front stage with Living with Lions, Max & the Marginalized, and Murder Majesty. Click here for tickets.
• Adam Freeland and Guests | Friday, July 3 | 10:00 pm | $1 – $25 | Webster Hall, New York, NY – Map | The venue’s weekly “Girls and Boys” club and Dj night will feature a set by remix master Adam Freeland and New Order’s Peter Hook. Click here to find out how you can get in for one dollar before midnight; otherwise, it’s $15 online, $25 at the door. For more information call (212) 353-1600.

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