Dr. Dog, Toy Soldiers and others play free Penn’s Landing Show

Need some last-minute Saturday night plans? Head down to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing for the day 2 of the WHYY Connections Festival. The day of concerts starts at 3:00 p.m., doors at 2:00 p.m.

At 3:15 p.m. the blues-y indie rock band Toy Soldiers — who initially got together at Temple in 2008 — will start off the line-up. Before you get to the show check out TTN’s 2008 interview with the band.

Six other artists will round out the night, including recent Philly Folk Fest performer Justin Townes Earle, the hip-hop project Kuf Knotz, the Baseball Project and Birdie Busch. There will be lots of crafts and games for kids, and other events not on the schedule like live painting, a drum performance by the Kyo Daiko drum team and a few other smaller events.

If you’re a little late getting there you’ll be fine, but make sure to be there by 7:30 to hear Philly’s own favorite indie rock band Dr. Dog headline the festival. Following Saturday night’s show will be an after party sponsored by Yards Brewing Company.

And if you’re not convinced you’ll be there yet, the whole day is free. Check out the stage schedule here.