Brothers Past will perform an eclectic blend of electronic and jam band music with opening act Alchemy at 9:30 tonight at The Brewery, 223 E. Beaver Ave.

For five dollars, fans 21 and older can watch Philadelphia musicians Tom Hamilton (guitar and vocals), Tom McKee (keyboard and vocals), Clay Parnell (bass and vocals) and Rick Lowenberg (drums) as they play two sets for two and a half-hours.

Because this will be a live performance, fans look forward to an interpretation of the band's songs outside of its studio albums A Wonderful Day and Elements.

Matt Shein, manager of Brothers Past said, "Most of our fans thrive on the live performance setting as it allows the band to showcase their creative and improvisational skills. It is quite remarkable watching actual people use traditional instruments to create electronic music."

The band also anticipates the opportunity to reveal its musical talents.

"The studio albums are particularly cohesive and thematic. When we play live, we still have a degree of cohesion but we can also improvise. It's an extra component that the studio album doesn't have," Parnell said.

Fans under 21, however, cannot enter The Brewery and are disappointed that they will miss the performance.

"I heard that they are good live, but I won't be able to check them out because I'm not 21 yet," McKenzie Jones (freshman-health and human development) said.

Despite the band's reputation as performance artists, Brothers Past has also been celebrated for its unique craft of songwriting with such influences as classic rockers Pink Floyd and The Beatles and modern musicians Aphex Twin and Radiohead.

Critics note that the Brothers Past albums are emotional and creative while standing out in the band's realm of jam band music.

Because Brothers Past incorporates an electronic style into its albums, it differs from other jam bands.

"The songs are first. They have to be solid and structured, very lyrical and meaningful as we integrate electronic music into what we do," Parnell said.

"We are the rock of the future."

As the date nears for its show at The Brewery, the band and fans look forward to the live performance.

"You bet we are excited to play. We always have good time at State College. For a month, we played at The Brewery every Wednesday and are glad to be back. It's a great place," Parnell said.