Name: PRIVATE EVENT
Start: 2025-05-03T20:00:00
End: 2025-05-04T01:00:00
Location: Ivy Room

$15 Advance / $18 Day of Show <h2>Lightnin' Luke (of the Bridge City Sinners)</h2>—Lightnin' Luke's powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and wild fiddle playing have made him a versatile musical force, and a towering presence in the underground folk scene. His resume includes a dizzying list of collaborations, as a member of The Bridge City Sinners, Yes Ma'am, Tejon Street Corner Thieves, Clyde and the Milltailers, and King Strang, along with on-stage appearances with The Goddamn Gallows, Pete Bernhard (of The Devil Makes Three), Amigo the Devil, IV and The Strange Band, and many, many, more. Appearing on a majority of the catalogue from Portland indie label Flail Records, Luke has become a defining pillar of the label's unique sound.

Lightnin’ Luke (of the Bridge City Sinners)

Tickets $20 Admission(rsvp on facebook)<h2>TAMMY’S CAMARO</h2>—Forged in Oakland by a devotion to deep tracks, Tammy's Camaro is a group of friends committed to playing bitchenest underground rock for a discerning dance crowd.

An Evening w/ Tammy's Camaro

Tickets $20 ADVANCE / $25 DAY OF SHOW<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/936925368300778/">(rsvp on facebook)</a><h2>PLAN 9</h2>—Plan 9 was started in Oakland, CA as a Misfits tribute band. Years later, this tribute band has grown into a full-fledged horror punk band with acclaimed albums of original songs including one featuring Jerry Only (“8 Hits from Hell”).<h2>DIABLO MUERTO</h2>—Diablo Muerto is a 4 piece Latino Psychobilly band based out of the of the Bay Area 𖤐<h2>STIGMA 13</h2>—STIGMA13 was an Alternative Rock &amp; Metal band that begun in 2007 as a tribute to Sôber, but soon started to make own songs. After a Demo called "Trozos De Una Vida" [2009] the band toured along many pubs in Spain, to later dissapear in 2013 with the release of a farewell Album called "Calígine" under the Label Coitus Interruptus Records.

PLAN 9 - Misfits Tribute

$40 ADVANCE / $45 DAY OF SHOW<h2>Fleetwood Marcarmé </h2>—Fleetwood Marcarmé has become one of the Bay Area's most exciting tribute bands. What began as a simple exercise in fun has turned into an awe-inspiring live experience complete with show-stopping renditions of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits. Audience participation is encouraged, and Bay Area crowds are coming in droves to sing along with Fleetwood Macramé. What's more, they sound so much like Fleetwood Mac, if you closed your eyes, you would think it was the real thing. Only it's better, because you are in the front row!

The 7th Annual Fleetwood Macramé New Years Eve Show!

Bang The Bay Presents Every First and Third Wednesday at The Ivy Room on January 1st Early show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm $10 Admission / $20 VIP* (*VIP includes a grab bag full of cool stuff! incl A CD, Vinyl, pins, stickers, patches, T-shirts and other new monthly gifts)Door at 6~ Chinos Burnin ~630 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_chinos-5Fburnin-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0a6gSKs0-2DBvQJymPFTGKbPDUBpXcfrlbwuVERCN8hT0ou5zMK8H4E8h78-5Faem-5FzkAkv10CFrnzw73DQpDSbg&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=1Bvg7H9vJMN1MA3ixSDe3Y7abiChfTkxbhu2aI_KrRpe4xVD-SLeQW_L-vg4TQY9&amp;amp;s=ehOEyOCxVg88csjMe63sBnAgJQK4MrET3wMk4MTi3ng&amp;amp;e=">https://www.instagram.com/chinos_burnin_band/</a>~ Blunt Force Karma ~ 7:15 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_chinos-5Fburnin-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0a6gSKs0-2DBvQJymPFTGKbPDUBpXcfrlbwuVERCN8hT0ou5zMK8H4E8h78-5Faem-5FzkAkv10CFrnzw73DQpDSbg&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=1Bvg7H9vJMN1MA3ixSDe3Y7abiChfTkxbhu2aI_KrRpe4xVD-SLeQW_L-vg4TQY9&amp;amp;s=ehOEyOCxVg88csjMe63sBnAgJQK4MrET3wMk4MTi3ng&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/bluntforcekarmasf</a>~ Elegant Trash ~ 8:00 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_chinos-5Fburnin-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0a6gSKs0-2DBvQJymPFTGKbPDUBpXcfrlbwuVERCN8hT0ou5zMK8H4E8h78-5Faem-5FzkAkv10CFrnzw73DQpDSbg&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=1Bvg7H9vJMN1MA3ixSDe3Y7abiChfTkxbhu2aI_KrRpe4xVD-SLeQW_L-vg4TQY9&amp;amp;s=ehOEyOCxVg88csjMe63sBnAgJQK4MrET3wMk4MTi3ng&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash</a>~ Vice Viscera ~ 8:45 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_chinos-5Fburnin-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0a6gSKs0-2DBvQJymPFTGKbPDUBpXcfrlbwuVERCN8hT0ou5zMK8H4E8h78-5Faem-5FzkAkv10CFrnzw73DQpDSbg&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=1Bvg7H9vJMN1MA3ixSDe3Y7abiChfTkxbhu2aI_KrRpe4xVD-SLeQW_L-vg4TQY9&amp;amp;s=ehOEyOCxVg88csjMe63sBnAgJQK4MrET3wMk4MTi3ng&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556571172885</a>~ System 86 ~ 9:30 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_chinos-5Fburnin-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0a6gSKs0-2DBvQJymPFTGKbPDUBpXcfrlbwuVERCN8hT0ou5zMK8H4E8h78-5Faem-5FzkAkv10CFrnzw73DQpDSbg&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=1Bvg7H9vJMN1MA3ixSDe3Y7abiChfTkxbhu2aI_KrRpe4xVD-SLeQW_L-vg4TQY9&amp;amp;s=ehOEyOCxVg88csjMe63sBnAgJQK4MrET3wMk4MTi3ng&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560812763155</a>&nbsp;S

BANG THE BAY!

Señor Gigio presents FRIDAY JANUARY 3RD—3RD ANNUAL! <h2>The Realest Coolest Dopest New Year Rap Show Ever!</h2><h2>Señor Gigio + 1 A.M. + Kensho Kuma + Hugo Monster + Effex+ Constant Lyt &amp; Sorin Vibee + LMT Break</h2>—Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm$12 Admission—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+Señor Gigio presents The Realest Coolest Dopest New Year Rap Show Ever! 3rd annual show setting the intentions to kick off the Year right promising new music &amp; continued growth for all. A special curated night of dedicated local Bay Area Hip-Hop acts bringing the conscious messages, lyricism &amp; organic high vibes to inspire &amp; entertain.Señor Gigio—Señor Gigio is a celebrated independent Hip Hop artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His music is inspirational, eclectic &amp; masterful, with a foundation built on storytelling &amp; exploring abstract concepts. Experimental by nature, he is able to relate to a wide audience drawing many different kinds of people together &amp; this is largely where we see the appeal of his gifts shine through. Whether it be through rapping highly-technical yet funky dope flows, crooning bluesy soul ballads or venturing out there with bold alternative sounds, Señor Gigio doses his audience with the pure magic that life itself is made of.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.senorgigio.guru">http://www.senorgigio.guru</a>1 A.M.aka its1amsomewhere<hr>—1 A.M. (aka its1amsomewhere), born Cassidy Guerrero, is an independent artist based out of Gilroy, California. By the age of 16 she was already a self-professed artist; producing beats and writing poetry to find release from the struggles within her life. Sacrificing sleep to work on her craft, she developed a passion for the music and as a declaration of these sleepless nights and her faith in God, she took on the name 1 A.M.. Moving forward she aspires to bring light with her music through her raw and introspective songwriting.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iam1am.com/1-a-m-epk">https://iam1am.com/1-a-m-epk</a>Kensho Kuma—Locally tested, globally respected.. Kensho Kuma is a bilingual Japanese American MCrepresenting 510 Berkeley, California. Kuma has been active since the late nineties, and showsno signs of slowing down.. (he just completed a series of shows in Asia this past summer.)Kensho Kuma has shared the stage with critically acclaimed artists in the U.S. and in Asia,including Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, Hieroglyphics, Living Legends, the RZA, LargeProfessor, Rino Latina II, Ozrosaurus, and members of Thaitanium.Outside of Hip Hop culture, Kuma is a career elementary/ middle school teacher, and also holdsclinical licensure for alcohol and substance abuse counseling.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kenshokuma.com/">https://kenshokuma.com/</a>Hugo Monster—Like the 808 bass of a West Coast rap song, Richmond rapper HugoMonster comes stomping down your street and into your living room, shattering windows and egos.Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hugo Monster grew up focused on the success of school and work, only to discover a life's worth of obstacles boxing him in. Instead of becoming a maladjusted, cold-hearted creature, a persona began to form inside Hugo, eventually taking a life on its own as rap tyrant HugoMonster.With a light-hearted yet curt voice, the Monster's words have found their place, penetrating through tweeters and into music venues and revitalizing audiences.Born in impoverished El Salvador, HugoMonster moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in his early childhood, assimilating and immersing himself in the pop culture of American youth.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hugomonster.com/">https://www.hugomonster.com/</a>Effex—Longtime Vallejo-based lyricist &amp; battle rapper. Passionate &amp; dedicated emcee.Constant Lyt &amp; Sorin Vibee—San Jose based artists Constant Lyt (emcee) &amp; Sorin Vibee (soul singer) team up to dish out delicious, soulful &amp; intelligent Hip-Hop performance.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/constant.lyt">https://www.instagram.com/constant.lyt</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sorinvibee/">https://www.instagram.com/sorinvibee/</a>LMT Break—Lmt. Break is a San Francisco native. He began contributing to the Hip Hop Culture as a deejay, for The I.M.F’s first rap crew. After many years of deejaying, crate digging, and building out his Vinyl collection, Lmt. Break acquired an MPC and began producing beats. His sound is thickly layered, with murky samples placed over massive breaks.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://outsiderssyndicate.com/crew">https://outsiderssyndicate.com/crew</a>

The Realest Coolest Dopest New Year Rap Show Ever!

$15 Advance* / $20 Door(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/504360265750640/">rsvp on facebook</a>)<h2>+13TH SKY+</h2>—13th Sky is a Los Angeles based band influenced by post punk and dark alternative music.<h2>ASHES FALLEN</h2>—Modern gothic rock for the end times. Est. 2019.Ashes Fallen have performed up and down the United States’ west coast with acts including Kælan Mikla, Children On Stun, ACTORS, Creux Lies, Aurelio Voltaire, Nox Novacula, Dead Leaf Echo, Altar De Fey, and Astari Nite, and have been booked to perform at events including New York City’s A Murder Of Crows, Salt Lake City’s Dark Arts Festival, and Portland’s Out From The Shadows."<h2>SCREAMING CREATURES</h2>—Post punk/ punk band birthed from the dark poetic underbelly of this sinking planet.<h2>STEILACOOM</h2>—Steilacoom slinks out of San Francisco with their new single Subliminal Soundtrack (out now via Vibraphone Records), a post-punk number as sharp as broken glass and just as dangerous. Steilacoom’s got the grit and guts to stand out in a city that knows a thing or two about gloom. Subliminal Soundtrack is modern, it’s moody, and it hits like a hammer. With nods to Bauhaus, Nine Inch Nails, and Interpol, frontman Dave Han’s baritone growls like thunder over Rob Hanson’s hypnotic synths and Daniel Ward’s reverb-soaked guitar lines. Their music cuts deep, marrying brooding lyrics with a wall of shimmering, atmospheric noise. This is the band’s first release since their 2023 EP Teatro Luminoso.<h2>FUNERAL KINGS</h2>—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/funeralkings/">https://www.instagram.com/funeralkings/</a>

+ 13th SKY +

$5 Admission <h2>BANDWORKS</h2>---The BandWorks Adult Band Workshop is an 8-week session offering adult musicians a chance to play in a rock band and perform live on-stage.

BandWorks

ivy room presentsFRIDAY JANUARY 10TH—THE METEORSTHEM CREATURESTESS &amp; THE DETAILS—Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:00pm$18 Advance* / $22 Door—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/490732910145034/">rsvp on facebook</a>) <h2>THE METEORS</h2>—The Meteors are back!The Meteors are an English psychobilly band formed in 1980. Originally from London, England, they are often credited with giving the psychobilly subgenre — which fuses punk rock with rockabilly — its distinctive sound and style.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://About.com">About.com</a> calls the Meteors "the first true psychobilly band," noting their blend of the "themes of horror, punk and rockabilly". They were the second band to use the term 'Psychobilly' as a description of their music. Formed in South London in 1980, they are considered the first verifiable psychobilly band. Their albums In Heaven (1981) and Wreckin' Crew (1983) are considered landmarks of the early years of the genre."Starting in the neo-rockabilly scene, the Meteors were initially shunned for being too different. Excuses for exclusion from rockabilly concerts varied from the band having too extreme of a sound to their drummer having green hair. "The Meteors blended elements of punk rock, rockabilly, and horror film themes in their music. The Meteors articulated psychobilly's apolitical stance, a reaction to the right- and left-wing political attitudes which divided other British youth cultures.They have 25 official albums and countless singles and continue to record using their own studios based in an old church all overseen by original member, P. Paul Fenech.<h2>THEM CREATURES</h2>—From the ashes of various Bay Area punk bands arose horror punks Them Creatures... Opening up for acts such as The Misfits, Agent Orange, Supersuckers, Murder Junkies, Uk Subs, Anti Flag, Duane Peters, Them Creatures aim to be fixtures on main stages in a town near you for years to come.<h2>TESS &amp; THE DETAILS</h2>—Tess &amp; The Details are a punk rock band from San Francisco, California signed to Double Helix Records in the U.S. and Engineer Records in the U.K. and E.U.Their debut album “Runaway,” released 11.14.23, was recorded at ModernTone Studios in Lafayette CA by producer Jacob Light. It was listed as Dying Scene’s “Best Good Old Fashioned Punk Rock Record” of the year and earned 4/5 stars from New Noise Magazine.The band's mission is to use its platform via lyric messages and social channels to address vital topics such as mental health, gender equality, and the promotion of optimism. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering connections with their audience.The name "Details" stems from the band's meticulous approach to their craft, extending from lyrics and sound production to merch design, stage outfits, and set lists during live performances—each element is intentional.

The Meteors

(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/885168346546197/">rsvp on facebook</a>)<h2>The Recyclists</h2>The Recyclists are known for their own brand of funky, soulful, rock &amp; roll, rhythm and blues. Their original music is eclectic, danceable and full of energy. While they usually throw in a few cover tunes, they put their own spin on every selection. The Recyclists have played events, parties, festivals and bars from Petaluma to San Jose over the past 10 years. With a solid following of dedicated "Recyclistas" - every performance is a party! The current lineup: Larry Stewart on saxophone, John Malamut and Mark Williams on keys, Anthony May on bass, Steve Healey on drums and Diana Niemoeller singing with guitarist Stace Wright.—<h2>MAGILO (closing)</h2>Magilo is a 4-piece band that blends the perfect mix of blues, soul, and singer-songwriter rock. They are a Berkeley based band of stars waiting to be found.—<h2>ROOM 308 (opening)</h2>Described whimsically by a band member’s father as "Rhythm and Beach," Room 308’s style is an eclectic mix of indie rock, funk, shoegaze, psych rock, and grunge. Their recent work leans into a more distorted, ethereal quality, echoing the nostalgic and the surreal aspects of life’s ordinary moments. Isabel, the lead vocalist, brings these themes to life, articulating common human experiences like homesickness and the complexities of friendship within her lyrics.The band draws from a rich tapestry of musical influences, each member bringing their diverse tastes to the table. Early inspirations included Khruangbin and Allah-Las, while recent additions like Smashing Pumpkins and my bloody valentine have infused their music with new textures and depths. This amalgamation of old and new influences keeps their sound fresh and exciting, continually evolving yet familiar.- Valerie J.(wavy magazine)

The Recyclists + Magilo + Room 308

$20 ADMISSION<h2>SHAKE IT! BOOTY BAND</h2>—Shake It! Booty Band is a super group of top Bay Area Women Musicians. This band is one of the most entertaining, rollickin', funky, disco-down dirty dance bands to hit the scene in a long time. If you are looking for a band that can keep the party on the dance floor, a band that your guests will talk about for weeks, you need to look no further. <h2>KEY ELEMENTS Latin Jazz Ensemble</h2>—KEY ELEMENTS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE is a San Francisco Bay Area Latin &amp; Brazilian Jazz quintet created in 2017 by veteran Latin Jazz Pianist/Composer, Patricia Thumas. Patricia has been an active member of the San Francisco Bay Area Latin music scene since the beginning of her extensive career in the seventies with Ritmo 74, opening shows for the NY-based Fania Records Allstars. For nearly five decades, she has performed throughout the Bay Area with some of its finest musicians in top venues of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.KEY ELEMENTS has a unique sound blending their knowledge and tremendous respect for Afro-Cuban, Jazz, Brazilian, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms that create an exotic, earthy feel that will wiggle your toes and soothe your soul!The ensemble's mission is to create music that heals humanity and brings Joy, Happiness, and Peace to all the world!PATRICIA THUMAS Pianist Composer Bandleader for KEY ELEMENTS Latin Jazz EnsembleCYNTHIA MAH, Woodwinds/FlutesSYLVIA SHERMAN, Bass/CoroJOYCE BAKER, Trap Drums/CoroSUE “SUKI” KAYE, Congo/Perc/Coro*(With special guest subbing for Joyce Baker, ROBERTO MEDINO, Bongo/Bell, Perc.)

Shake It! Booty Band + Key Elements Latin Jazz Ensemble 

$12 Advance / $15 Door(rsvp on facebook)<h2>Prophet Martian</h2>—Prophet Martian is an up-and-coming Bay Area band based out of Oakland, CA. They bring elements of soul, R&amp;B, Groove, and Disco into a cocktail you would put an umbrella in. The SF Daily said “These guys fuck.” You’ll get lost in the music-making magic that this band offers the audience. This is band you won’t want to miss out on.<h2>Hyperbella</h2>—Hyperbella is an intergalactic neo-soul duo from Phoenix, AZ. Composed of artists Cassidy Hilgers and Carly Bates, Hyperbella draws influence from Hiatus Kaiyote, Esperanza Spalding, Little Dragon, Lianne La Havas, and Radiohead, fusing complex harmonies with polyrhythmic textures and alternative jazz improvisation. They seek to capture relatable images and experiences within their lyrics and blend equal parts ethereal sounds with intense build-ups and breakdowns.<h2>B. DeVeaux</h2>—Funk, neo soul, jazz, gospel and blues melded into one sound that is B DeVeaux.

Prophet Martian + Hyperbella +  B DeVeaux

$5 Admission<h2>BANDWORKS</h2>---The BandWorks Adult Band Workshop is an 8-week session offering adult musicians a chance to play in a rock band and perform live on-stage.

Bandworks

Bang The Bay Presents<h2>BANG THE BAY Every First and Third Wednesday at The Ivy Room Early show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm $10 Admission / $20 VIP* (*VIP includes a grab bag full of cool stuff! incl A CD, Vinyl, pins, stickers, patches,T-shirts and other new monthly gifts)</h2>~ Beneath you ~ 6:30 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_beneathyouband-3F-5F-5Fcft-5F-5F-5B0-5D-3DAZW3n3VJ2tKG-2DBHUmPvOeQ8CebIQX-2DFnLTe74F8L5NbIxc5B8oKQJdnPFNSxaHt70jgNf8RAMJSqvrVVb3pwtW-2DW1d8dV-2D812H8Dbgd4Qsv8aA-26-5F-5Ftn-5F-5F-3Dq&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=lyrzEhLz-XuypzQy6Ble5JYw6qLFSFSyi8I1ZCuK5W3Wo0k6bhTf2pVccR5UbW1I&amp;amp;s=G8bSdGIrNYjsnh6EZK304DjEiCVPYSOTe0WHG2AnCqQ&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/beneathyouband</a>~ Right Proper ~ 7:15 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_beneathyouband-3F-5F-5Fcft-5F-5F-5B0-5D-3DAZW3n3VJ2tKG-2DBHUmPvOeQ8CebIQX-2DFnLTe74F8L5NbIxc5B8oKQJdnPFNSxaHt70jgNf8RAMJSqvrVVb3pwtW-2DW1d8dV-2D812H8Dbgd4Qsv8aA-26-5F-5Ftn-5F-5F-3Dq&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=lyrzEhLz-XuypzQy6Ble5JYw6qLFSFSyi8I1ZCuK5W3Wo0k6bhTf2pVccR5UbW1I&amp;amp;s=G8bSdGIrNYjsnh6EZK304DjEiCVPYSOTe0WHG2AnCqQ&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/right.proper</a>~ Elegant Trash ~ 8:00 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_beneathyouband-3F-5F-5Fcft-5F-5F-5B0-5D-3DAZW3n3VJ2tKG-2DBHUmPvOeQ8CebIQX-2DFnLTe74F8L5NbIxc5B8oKQJdnPFNSxaHt70jgNf8RAMJSqvrVVb3pwtW-2DW1d8dV-2D812H8Dbgd4Qsv8aA-26-5F-5Ftn-5F-5F-3Dq&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=lyrzEhLz-XuypzQy6Ble5JYw6qLFSFSyi8I1ZCuK5W3Wo0k6bhTf2pVccR5UbW1I&amp;amp;s=G8bSdGIrNYjsnh6EZK304DjEiCVPYSOTe0WHG2AnCqQ&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash</a>~ The Kill Poets ~ 8:45 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_beneathyouband-3F-5F-5Fcft-5F-5F-5B0-5D-3DAZW3n3VJ2tKG-2DBHUmPvOeQ8CebIQX-2DFnLTe74F8L5NbIxc5B8oKQJdnPFNSxaHt70jgNf8RAMJSqvrVVb3pwtW-2DW1d8dV-2D812H8Dbgd4Qsv8aA-26-5F-5Ftn-5F-5F-3Dq&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=lyrzEhLz-XuypzQy6Ble5JYw6qLFSFSyi8I1ZCuK5W3Wo0k6bhTf2pVccR5UbW1I&amp;amp;s=G8bSdGIrNYjsnh6EZK304DjEiCVPYSOTe0WHG2AnCqQ&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/killpoets</a>~ Tektonic ~ 9:30 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_beneathyouband-3F-5F-5Fcft-5F-5F-5B0-5D-3DAZW3n3VJ2tKG-2DBHUmPvOeQ8CebIQX-2DFnLTe74F8L5NbIxc5B8oKQJdnPFNSxaHt70jgNf8RAMJSqvrVVb3pwtW-2DW1d8dV-2D812H8Dbgd4Qsv8aA-26-5F-5Ftn-5F-5F-3Dq&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=lyrzEhLz-XuypzQy6Ble5JYw6qLFSFSyi8I1ZCuK5W3Wo0k6bhTf2pVccR5UbW1I&amp;amp;s=G8bSdGIrNYjsnh6EZK304DjEiCVPYSOTe0WHG2AnCqQ&amp;amp;e=">https://www.instagram.com/tektonicband/</a>~ Tell Me Tell Me ~ 10:15 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_beneathyouband-3F-5F-5Fcft-5F-5F-5B0-5D-3DAZW3n3VJ2tKG-2DBHUmPvOeQ8CebIQX-2DFnLTe74F8L5NbIxc5B8oKQJdnPFNSxaHt70jgNf8RAMJSqvrVVb3pwtW-2DW1d8dV-2D812H8Dbgd4Qsv8aA-26-5F-5Ftn-5F-5F-3Dq&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=lyrzEhLz-XuypzQy6Ble5JYw6qLFSFSyi8I1ZCuK5W3Wo0k6bhTf2pVccR5UbW1I&amp;amp;s=G8bSdGIrNYjsnh6EZK304DjEiCVPYSOTe0WHG2AnCqQ&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/tellmetellmeband</a>

$15 Advance / $18 Door(rsvp on facebook)<h2>SWEAT</h2>—Sweat started in 2019 with members Anthony (Dangers), Justin (Graf Orlock), &amp; Tuna (Dogteeth). Our main mission was to have fun, take the leash off, and have a hardcore band with punk ethos that was heavy on the rnr riffs. It was an organic process, as we have all played with each other in other bands or cover bands over the last decade.Riff forever!

SWEAT + BIG 

ivy room presentsFRIDAY JANUARY 18TH—<h2>FANTASY</h2><h2>Plus Special Guests</h2>—Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm $15 Advance / $18 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany&nbsp;• 21+ FANTASY — Rock Glam, Pop, Extraordinaire

Fantasy

ivy room presents—SUNDAY JAN 19, 2025—fairiesPhat LuvLaura Lackey's Rhythm Revue3pm doors / 4pm show—IVY ROOM | 21+<h2>Fairies</h2>—Original music for fairies by fairies. Look for us under moist mushrooms, inside sleeping flowers, and frolicking in full moon light. Let’s dance!<h2>Phat Luv</h2>—The Phat Luv Band is known as Oakland's "house band," playing classic funk, soul, R &amp; B, jazz, and even a few rock and roll tunes. Whatever music they play, Phat Luv is known for infectious high energy fun that is guaranteed to get the crowd up and dancing.<h2>Laura Lackey's Rhythm Revue</h2>—Laura Lackey's Rhythm Revue play all shades of Americana Roots Music! Swing and New Orleans Jazz to Blues, Calypso and Gospel. Playing standards in their own style and many original songs based in the improvisational traditions of jazz and blues, the hot dance floor tunes are fresh and entertaining and the lineup often includes guest musicians from all over the globe! ​Laura Lackey's Rhythm Revue began as spontaneous meetings between street musicians in 2011. The band made their way into the nightlife of Budapest, Hungary and have played swing dances and festivals Germany, Austria, Slovenia and all over the USA. With acoustic instrumentation including double bass, trumpet, saxophone and resonator guitar they are led by vocalist Laura Lackey who began playing music in the San Francisco Bay Area with the Sour Mash Hug Band and later in New Orleans, New York, London, Vienna and Berlin with the Whiskeyhickon Boys and Polish Coffee.

Fairies + Phat Luv + Laura Lackey's Rhythm Revue

ivy room presentsWEDNESDAY JANUARY 22ND—<h2>LADY LAMB</h2>Lady Lamb w/ Sima Cunningham celebrates 10 years of Ripely Pine with an intimate performance of songs from the record and the recently-released commemorative boxset ‘In The Mammoth Nothing of The Night’<h2>SIMA CUNNINGHAM</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$25 Advance / $30 Door—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/396809666753031/">rsvp on facebook</a>)<h2>LADY LAMB</h2>—From her early days, staying late after-hours at her video rental store job in Maine to record songs, to co-producing and arranging her four studio records, Aly Spaltro has remained focused on music that connects, empowers and builds community. She built her fanship the old-fashioned way, getting in front of audiences and projecting her poetic confessionals, silencing rowdy crowds with an a cappella opening song in the center of a dark stage. Spaltro was quick to develop a reputation as a breakout star in New England, and then expanded slowly outwards, moving to New York at twenty to continue work on the songs that would become Ripely Pine. Her voice has never wavered, has grown more honest and open with time, and anyone witnessing the long lines of fans seeking signatures after her performances can see how her work has impacted fans. Her live shows are revelations, a further deep dive into what makes Ripely Pine such a mainstay.Spaltro is celebrating ten years of Ripely Pine with the release of a 5xLP Box Set, IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT out August 18 on Ba Da Bing Records. With the original songs remastered, as well as reams of additional material produced and arranged by Spaltro and mixed by original co- producer Nadim Issa, IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT captures the time, mood, art and ambition of Aly Spaltro in her early twenties, who had already accumulated years of playing and self-recording experience before laying down tracks for this giant of a debut.“I wrote some of these songs when I was 18, learning how to play the instruments and record with my digital 8-track along the way,” Spaltro says, reflecting on the time. She talks about IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT with a sense of a mission. “These tracks have haunted me, because they haven’t had a home for all these years. I found all these alternate track listings in my notebooks. Any of them could have ended up on the record,” Spaltro says. “This box set is a way to honor that whole time, the beginning of the path of my life. Releasing this project feels like just that; I’m able to look back on where I’ve come from, and then gently close that door behind me and keep moving, keep growing.”<h2>SIMA CUNNINGHAM</h2>—Sima Cunningham is a Chicago-based musician, songwriter, producer, presenter, and a founding member of Finom. Her second solo album, High Roller, will be released in August 2024 on Ruination Records. Heartfelt and adventurous, her solo music is for fans of Harry Nilsson, Fiona Apple, Wilco, Aimee Mann, and Big Thief.Over the past 15 years she has worked as a recording and touring musician with Jeff Tweedy, Richard Thompson, Iron &amp; Wine, Edith Frost, Chance the Rapper, Twin Peaks, and been featured on multitudes of records. She co-owns a recording studio in Chicago, Fox Hall, where she produces records for her own projects and other artists.In 2015 Sima formed Finom (fka OHMME) along with Macie Stewart, and it has been her primary project for the past decade. Finom has been celebrated as “the heart of the Chicago music community” by Vice Magazine. They have released three acclaimed albums including Parts (2018), Fantasize Your Ghost (2020), and Not God (2024) with Joyful Noise Recordings. The band has been featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, Pitchfork, Paste, Chicago Tribune, Spin, Interview, and Rolling Stone and was recently commissioned to write and perform a piece with Seattle’s Pacific Northwest Ballet and Orchestra.An Armenian-American artist and descendent of genocide survivors, Sima has focused much of her work on building connections and healing divides through music. Over the last ten years, she has traveled to Armenia and the Caucasus to perform, participate in workshops, and foster creative cross-cultural opportunities between artists in Armenia and the United States. Her work as an artist-presenter includes founding a small music festival, Postock, that will celebrate its 16th year in 2024; curating and hosting the I Hear Voices series in Chicago at Constellation; and working as a lead organizer for the Pitchfork Music Festival.<iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eF0JBeGU-uA?si=BC1cyHimef7zZQh5" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" height="315" width="560" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed><h3 style="text-align: start"></h3>

Lady Lamb w/ Sima Cunningham

$12 Advance / $15 Door(rsvp on facebook)<h2>Samantha Henson</h2>—Samantha Henson’s collection of songs weave together stories of heartache, heartbreak, and human existence, blending sounds inspired by The Beatles, Nick Drake, and Jim Croce. <h2>Beafsteek</h2>—country fried n yassified<h2>Mr Cindy and the Smokers</h2>—Mr Cindy &amp; The Smokers is the no sequins / all swagger dirtbag dive bar band of your dreams. A new project from the mind of Cindy Emch (Secret Emchy Society, Vagabondage, Rhubarb Whiskey, Feral) – this trio of music nerds promises to deep dive into songs that lift your glass, break your heart, and bust your soul right open.<h2>Jacob Aranda</h2>—Jacob Aranda is a multi-instrumentalist and member of San Francisco’s legendary folk-psych band Tarnation. Originally from Illinois, he studied guitar making in Spain and moved to the bay area to be a furniture maker. His music is in the tradition of songwriters like Townes Van Zandt, Leonard Cohen, and Jay Farrar to name a few. Jacob’s music features a solemn gravity that weaves melancholy with beautiful and haunting, often cinematic images of traveling through landscapes both external and internal. HIs first studio album, Great Highway, was recorded and produced with Kelley Stoltz (Echo and the Bunnymen) and Nick Luca (Iron and Wine). The newly released singles, “Dry December” and “Baby in Blue” feature his most recent work with songwriting partner Sara Gallagher.

Samantha Henson + Beafsteek + Mr Cindy and the Smokers + Jacob Aranda 

$25 Admission<h2>TAPER’S CHOICE</h2>A BAND YOU CAN DEPEND ON! Indie supergroup and jam band Tapers Choice Featuring Alex Bleeker (Real Estate), Chris Thompson (Vampire Weekend), Dave Harrington (DARKSIDE), and Zach Tenorio-Miller (Arc Iris), Tapers Choice embraces 70s prog with jazz influences.⁠

Taper's Choice

_ January 26, 2025 —<h2>19 Voices in Solidarity fundraising event for ACLU</h2>—19 amazing artists performing in solidarity to help protect our fundamental freedoms.Featuring: Aireene Espiritu, Amelia Ray, Azere Wilson, Cecilia Long, Deborah Crooks, Emily Bonn, Jaeger &amp; Reid, The Keller Sisters, Laura Benitez, Maggie Forti, Marina Crouse, + more tba—4pm-7pm (3pm doors)

19 Voices in Solidarity fundraising event for ACLU

$20 Advance / $24 Day of Show(rsvp on facebook)<h2>AMENDOLA vs BLADES</h2>—If told about a band that consisted of only keyboards and drums, one wouldn’t be faulted for thinking, “Where’s the rest of the group?” But one listen to Amendola Vs. Blades—the funky California-based duo of Wil Blades on Hammond organ and clavinet and Scott Amendola behind the kit—and all fears will be assuaged. Blades’s cutting solos and deep bass lines make for a thick stew of soulful harmony and daring improvisation. And Amendola’s beats are simply unstoppable, simultaneously pushing the duo to heights unknown and sending the listener into a joyful sonic trance. But, in a move away from their debut album, ‘Greatest Hits,’ the new album from Amendola Vs. Blades is bursting not only with creativity, but with personnel. ‘Everybody Wins’ features only three tracks that are exclusively duo. The rest of the album sees contributions from guitarist Jeff Parker (Tortoise), saxophonist Skerik (Les Claypool, Garage A Trois), percussionist Cyro Baptista (Herbie Hancock, Sting), and keyboardist Rob Burger (Tin Hat Trio, Laurie Anderson). Unsurprisingly, the music is as outsized as the roster of guest musicians. Moving between any number of styles and moods, ‘Everybody Wins’ is sure to expand minds and preconceptions.The guests, of course, didn’t find themselves in the studio by chance. Amendola, for instance, plays alongside Baptista in the Nels Cline Singers, headed up by Wilco guitarist Nels Cline. And Parker and Amendola met at Berklee College of Music in the late ’80s, later appearing on the drummer’s albums, ‘Believe’ and ‘Lift.’ Parker also appears on Blades’s 2014 album Field Notes. Burger, a musical compatriot of Amendola in San Francisco circa the mid-90s, joins the duo on “Fabulous:Stupendous,” adding lush synth strings, and vintage keyboard sounds to the predominantly through composed Amendola composition. It ultimately propels the track into deep aural dimensions. Indeed, these musicians have more than just shared experiences in common; the additional players are coming from the same free-flowing arena that Amendola and Blades operate in.“Jeff, Skerik, and Cyro are all extremely broad, versatile musicians,” explains Blades. “Scott and I are the same. They just fit with what we do; they straddle a lot of stylistic boundaries, all while maintaining their musical voices. We can go in so many different directions musically, and it's really fun. Everyone is really open-minded and down to go wherever the music takes us!”It takes them a lot of places. The opening “Hi-Lo” is a thrilling, dark-hued funk piece with some odd-meter progginess thrown in. “’Fess Up (Before Ya Mess Up)” is a New Orleans groove paying tribute to NOLA piano great Professor Longhair. “Wall Town” is a laid-back, but purposeful latin-jazz number featuring some shimmery soloing from Parker. And “Hambela” works with a boogaloo groove recalling Lou Donaldson’s Blue Note LPs from the late ’60s. But the standout track might be the epic “Metropolian Hustle,” which begins in an experimental vein before moving into jittery jazz and psychedelic dub. The song has a special emphasis on collectivity.“‘Metropolian Hustle’ is more of a sketch of a song that’s about the ensemble with open sections, and not about individual solos,” says Amendola. “There’s a form, but when we play it live we’ll be doing a lot of cueing. We’re not counting bars. The idea is that the band, whether the duo or with guests, can play around with the melodies, etc. There’s a particular vibe happening in the three different sections.”More than just a confluence of friends and influences, ‘Everybody Wins’ is a celebration of Blades and Amendola’s decade-plus adventure together. The musicians first united in 2006 to perform the Duke Ellington album Far East Suite and the ball hasn’t stopped rolling since. And despite a little distance on the horizon—Blades recently relocated to L.A.—there is no end in sight for the duo that sounds like an eight-piece band. The extra-musical bond keeps growing, too.“The ‘Vs.’ is about how we mess with each other,” says Amendola. “It’s one fun part of our personal connection. Our friendship. We take the art of what we do seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Gotta have fun, mess with each other . . . and keep improvising!”

Amendola vs Blades

glory or death presentsFRIDAY JANUARY 31ST—<h2>PHANTOM HOUND</h2><h2>MR BISON</h2><h2>GENGHIS BONG</h2>—Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show— IVY ROOM 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/8838162572918392/">(rsvp on facebook)</a><h2>PHANTOM HOUND</h2>—Originally formed in 2013 as “Hound”. The original lineup consisted of Keith Hernandez on bass, Dominic Torres on drums, &amp; Jake Navarra on guitar and vocals. The power trio quickly recorded and released The Ether EP in 2016 focusing on desert rock driven riffs and grungy blues licks. After several lineup changes in the following years the core lineup was ironed out with Jack Stiles on drums and Stephen Rogers on bass &amp; keys. This new and refreshed lineup explored multiple tunings and influences ranging from doom metal, blues rock, and classic rock then officially expanding the name to “Phantom Hound” in 2018 and collectively focused on self-releasing their debut album Mountain Pass in 2020 via in-house record label Devil Blues Records with producer Chris Hughes.While pushing Mountain Pass throughout the pandemic, the band went on tour at the first opportunity in the fall of 2021 on a Pacific Northwest run and followed up with another southwest tour fall of 2022 to push the release. In 2023 the band reunited with producer Chris Hughes &amp; entered the studio to record their sophomore record. Taking influence from current day heavy psych lords such as All Them Witches, Elder, and King Buffalo and mixing them with core inspirations such as Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, &amp; Sleep; the new record experiments with a brand new heavy psych sound, bolstered backing vocals, guitar harmonies, synthesizers, and an endless onslaught of massive hooks the band has become known for. The Oakland, California power trio will be releasing their sophomore record “From Boom Town To Ghost Town” on Glory or Death Records in September of 2024.Phantom Hound has supported such acts as Belzebong, Greenbeard, Hippie Death Cult, Spirit Mother, 16, Holy Grove, Disastroid, Kadabra, Serial Hawk, Three Towers, &amp; High Tone Son of a Bitch.<h2>MR BISON</h2>—Mr Bison is a rock band that melts heavy psychedelic sounds with progressive elements and evocative soundscapes. Formed in a small coastal town in Tuscany / Italy, the band has reinvented their sound over the course of four albums from Stoner/Psych Sounds to Heavy Psychedelic Progressive Sounds, firmly establishing themselves in 2018 with the acclaimed “HOLY OAK” and the latest Concept Album “SEAWARD”, which suddenly brought them touring around Europe and US many times, attending the best festivals on the scene such as Desert Fest Berlin London Antwerp, Krach am Back, Duna Jam ….The band has just finished the new concept album, produced by guitarist Matteo Barsacchi, mixed by Nicola Giorgetti at the Indipendente Recording Studio and mastered by Carl Saff.<h2>Genghis Bong</h2>—Genghis Bong is an instrumental Three piece from the lower Haight in San Francisco, California. Specializing in jamming out heavy grooves with weed soaked mushroom infused melodies.

Phantom Hound + MR BISON (Italy) + GENGHIS BONG

FRIDAY FEB. 1ST$12 advance / $15 day of show(rsvp on facebook)<h2>SUPER GREENS</h2>—Super Greens is a funk/rock group based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their sound is an eclectic mix of funk, soul, blues and rock inspired by artists such as Bill Withers, The Meters, Led Zeppelin, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Revivalists, and Goose.The high-energy Super Greens sound is driven by the powerhouse vocals of Dave Combs and blistering guitar of Andrew Harris. The band’s rhythm section, consisting of Bill Croughan (bass) Noel Butta (keys), and John Spencer (drums), delivers a bedrock of catchy grooves. Their band members have played to large crowds at many prestigious California venues and festivals such as The Independent, Great American Music Hall, Sweetwater Music Hall, Terrapin Crossroads, as well as High Sierra Music Festival, and Hangtown.<h2>SPACE GOAT</h2>(closing)—Space Goat is an electrifying funk band hailing from Berkeley, California. Known for their unique blend of virtuosic improvisation, danceable funk grooves, and infectious sing-alongs; these goats free your mind and get your booty to follow. Their mesmerizing performances have earned them a dedicated following throughout the Bay Area.<h2></h2>

Super Greens + Space Goat 

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Bang The Bay Presents<h2>BANG THE BAY Every First and Third Wednesday at the Ivy Room January 1st Early show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm $10 Admission / $20 VIP* (*VIP includes a grab bag full of cool stuff! incl A CD, Vinyl, pins, stickers, patches,T-shirts and other new monthly gifts)</h2>~ Weird Barbie ~ 630 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_weird-5Fbarbie-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR23gVXI7NPnkV7SU9YxLaTUjB-5Fyzhj5KFVMgQh9npNMP8UBcxQCA-5FBIY4E-5Faem-5F4SJrMVCaAM6NL-2DQPjfvBBw&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=VOzddJmJpPM1SDhX7Kec3-MFPNaDMM6mtfaq_8Ebdp8e4UOShgEV75xdp6yKPFM-&amp;amp;s=ejiXDIVIPNWx-cNKtpuPRzXRRoBptg6eSCtNX6ki_9M&amp;amp;e=">https://www.instagram.com/weird_barbie_band/</a>~ Sparkle Plenty ~ 7:15 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_weird-5Fbarbie-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR23gVXI7NPnkV7SU9YxLaTUjB-5Fyzhj5KFVMgQh9npNMP8UBcxQCA-5FBIY4E-5Faem-5F4SJrMVCaAM6NL-2DQPjfvBBw&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=VOzddJmJpPM1SDhX7Kec3-MFPNaDMM6mtfaq_8Ebdp8e4UOShgEV75xdp6yKPFM-&amp;amp;s=ejiXDIVIPNWx-cNKtpuPRzXRRoBptg6eSCtNX6ki_9M&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/SparklePlentyMusic</a>~ Elegant Trash ~ 8:00 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_weird-5Fbarbie-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR23gVXI7NPnkV7SU9YxLaTUjB-5Fyzhj5KFVMgQh9npNMP8UBcxQCA-5FBIY4E-5Faem-5F4SJrMVCaAM6NL-2DQPjfvBBw&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=VOzddJmJpPM1SDhX7Kec3-MFPNaDMM6mtfaq_8Ebdp8e4UOShgEV75xdp6yKPFM-&amp;amp;s=ejiXDIVIPNWx-cNKtpuPRzXRRoBptg6eSCtNX6ki_9M&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash</a>~ Sacrapolitical ~ 8:45 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_weird-5Fbarbie-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR23gVXI7NPnkV7SU9YxLaTUjB-5Fyzhj5KFVMgQh9npNMP8UBcxQCA-5FBIY4E-5Faem-5F4SJrMVCaAM6NL-2DQPjfvBBw&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=VOzddJmJpPM1SDhX7Kec3-MFPNaDMM6mtfaq_8Ebdp8e4UOShgEV75xdp6yKPFM-&amp;amp;s=ejiXDIVIPNWx-cNKtpuPRzXRRoBptg6eSCtNX6ki_9M&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/Sacripolitical</a>~ Plaq ~ 9:30~ Nixed ~ 10:15 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_weird-5Fbarbie-5Fband_-3Ffbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR23gVXI7NPnkV7SU9YxLaTUjB-5Fyzhj5KFVMgQh9npNMP8UBcxQCA-5FBIY4E-5Faem-5F4SJrMVCaAM6NL-2DQPjfvBBw&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=VOzddJmJpPM1SDhX7Kec3-MFPNaDMM6mtfaq_8Ebdp8e4UOShgEV75xdp6yKPFM-&amp;amp;s=ejiXDIVIPNWx-cNKtpuPRzXRRoBptg6eSCtNX6ki_9M&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/nixedband</a>

$15 Advance / $18 Day of Show(rsvp on facebook)<h2>THE BOSS MARTIANS</h2>—Fronted by guitar-smashing, soul singing, anthem-writing buzzbomb Evan Foster, Seattle's BOSS MARTIANS were thee Rock &amp; Roll jet boys to look for in 2008! Got Songs?? HELL YES!! At least, that is, according to Rolling Stone's David Fricke who anointed them "rising stars" referencing their addictive hooks, killer tunes, and super-charged performance a couple years ago in New York City at Little Steven's International Underground Garage Festival alongside The Strokes and Iggy Pop (among many others!) SPIN Magazine, quick to get aboard, said "the Boss Martians' irresistible 'I Am Your Radio' should make them stars…" regarding the Foster-penned Power Pop instant-anthem. Taking it all over the top at the concert that day was the introduction the Martians received from the "Boss" himself -- Bruce Springsteen -- to 10,000 people!Martian History Lesson: Evan Foster (guitar, vocals) and NickC (keys) met as teenagers in Tacoma, WA and discovered a mutual obsession with Garage, Punk, Surf, Power Pop, New Wave, old SST Records releases, and CAFFEINE! They both wanted to start a weird rock band -- enter The Boss Martians!! The Martians uniquely combine the primal energy of Punk with the raw, unmistakable sound and swagger of Northwest Garage Rock (think The Sonics!!), English blue-eyed soul (think Small Faces and The Who!!), and the pure pop sensibility of a young, sneering Elvis Costello. Rounding out the band's low end and drum kit destruction plan, respectively, are Scott Myrene on bass guitar and the young, often angry, Spokane-born, "Dirty" Thomas Caviezel on drums.<h2>DEAD BARS</h2>—There’s something deeply comforting about being a regular at a dive bar. If you consistently patronize a warm, welcoming, low-lit dive bar, whether it’s in your neighborhood or not, you can build yourself a community amongst the other wayward patrons, and the bartenders who thanklessly keep everyone’s glasses filled. And even when you find yourself drinking alone in a dead bar, you still have a place to sit quietly and ruminate on the turning of the world around you. Sure, you might be quick to say it’s not the healthiest option to have your social life revolve around alcohol, but the fact is, in an era when the alternative is often isolation and endless scrolling, a good dive bar might just save your life.“I always liked this idea of being a regular, so I knew years ago that I wanted that to be the title of our new album,” says John Maiello, vocalist of Seattle pop-punk quartet Dead Bars. “Regulars is essentially an album that’s about loneliness and community, both co-existing equally. It's about looking normal to everyone else, but feeling out of place. It's about me, it's about us, and it's about the fans. It's about being in Dead Bars.”The album, which was produced by Jack Endino (yes, the same Jack Endino who recorded Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, and many others in the early '90s) encapsulates this beautifully in the form of emotional singalong anthems -- perfect for screaming along after you've had a beer, or five.<h2>THE GREASY GILLS</h2>—Three creatures playing high octwang instrumental rock 'n' roll music.

The Boss Martians + Dead Bars + The Greasy Gills

<h2>FINAL CONFLICT</h2>—LA hardcore since 1983<h2>OPPRESSED LOGIC</h2>—Oakland HC Punk since 1994 <h2>VIOLENT COERCION</h2>—members of Jesus Fucking Christ, Kicker, Public Enema, Attitude Adjustment, Special Forces…..!!!<h2>BEFORE DAWN</h2>—Blending dark punk and deathrock influences from the city’s storied past with nods to 80s gothic rock.

FINAL CONFLICT + OPPRESSED LOGIC + VIOLENT COERCION + BEFORE DAWN  

$18 ADV / $23 DAY OF SHOW <h2>ALTAR DE FEY</h2>—Altar De Fey originated in San Francisco in the early 1980s as part of the emerging musical form that would come to be known as Deathrock.Out of the Zeitgeist flash of ’70s Punk Rock the new sound took the darkest elements of the counter culture into ever deeper gloomier and more mature territory.<h2>BESTIAL MOUTHS</h2>—As the voice and spirit of Bestial Mouths, Lynette Cerezo is a powerfully haunting figure. Across international stages and recordings, spellbinding performances take audiences through voidic visions.From their inception in 2009, the core root of Bestial Mouths has combined Cerezo’s voice with myriad genre influences across the spectrum of goth, industrial, post-punk, New Wave, noise, metal, and other underground sounds using live acoustic and electronic drums and analog synthesizers. With a history in fashion design and gender activism, Cerezo’s visual and social aesthetics are interwoven deeply into Bestial Mouth’s presentation, building outward into captivating theatrical live performances.<h2>PHYSICAL WASH</h2>—Physical Wash is the industrial solo project of Susan Subtract of High-Functioning Flesh. Maintaining a full hardware setup, Susan melds the rigid body beat and vocal snarl of HFF with grinding industrial melodies and a brooding atmosphere. Originally conceived in 2017 as an electro side project to compliment per songwriting in HFF, Physical Wash gradually became Susan’s main focus.<h2>EX-HEIR</h2>—Ex-Heir delivers raw, pulsating dark electronix to serve your body and sweat your soul. The solo project of San Francisco based John Mal conjures hypnotic &amp; visceral sonic spells composed with 80's hardware.

ALTAR DE FEY + BESTIAL MOUTHS + PHYSICAL WASH + EX-HEIR

—SKATE PUNK FESTIVALSUNDAY, FEB 9TH—Paint The Town RadThe Boneless OnesCurb CreepsCement EatersLost Puppy Forever—3pm Doors / 3:30 Show$15 Admission—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+

Paint The Town Rad + The Boneless Ones

$15 Admission<h2>Smoke</h2>—Honest music for honest people…<h2>Stone Gnome</h2>—fter toiling for years in the gloomy darkness of the metal mines of the SF underworld, Stone Gnome has emerged from their subterranean lair to unleash their primordial aural assault on humanity. Combining shredding, nut-punching riffs from dual guitars with a seismic rhythm section forged in the molten core of the Earth, the Gnome will take you on a brain-melting odyssey to rock Valhalla.<h2>Deer Lord</h2>—Deer Lord is a heavy psychedelic doom/ stoner/ riff rock band from Santa Rosa, California. The Sonoma County power trio formed in 2019 and have released the Deer Lord EP in early 2020 and Dark Matter Pt.1 in February of 2023. Most recently, the band released their first full length album called Dark Matter Pt.2 on Halloween (October 31st) 2024. Deer Lord consists of Sheafer McOmber on guitar and vocals, Ryan Alderman on drums, and Jared Marill on bass. <h2>Reptilian Arms</h2>—SLUDGE/STONER/DEATH/DOOM-SAN JOSE, CA

Smoke + Stone Gnome + Deer Lord + Reptilian Arms

___<h2>THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13TH</h2><h2>JOHN DOE</h2><h2>PLUS SPECIAL GUEST</h2>7pm doors / 8pm show$20 advance / $25 day of show<h2>JOHN DOE</h2>—As one of the founding members of the Los Angeles punk band , John Doe was one of the most influential figures in American alternative rock during the early '80s. In 1990, he stepped out as a solo artist, blending the uncompromising spirit of punk with country, folk, and roots rock flavors to create music that had a personality of its own without losing touch with the sensibility of . Possessing one of the richest and most expressive voices in American punk, Doe's vocal abilities were adaptable to the diverse roots rock sounds of 1990's Meet John Doe and the more introspective singer/songwriter approach of 2000's Freedom Is … Doe indulged his interest in classic country music on 2009's Country Club, recorded with Canadian roots rockers , and 2016's The Westerner and 2022's Fables in a Foreign Land showed him comfortably transitioning into a contemporary folk artist with a keen eye as a songwriter.John Doe was born John Nommensen Duchac in Decatur, Illinois on February 25, 1953. Doe spent time in Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Maryland and earned a degree at Antioch College in Baltimore before he relocated to Los Angeles, California in 1976. Doe was interested in poetry and was attending a poetry workshop in Venice, California when he met a fellow aspiring writer named . Around the same time, Doe, who had played bass in bar bands before moving to California, had answered an ad in a local newspaper from a guitarist eager to start a punk rock band. The guitarist was Billy Zoom, and when Doe brought to a rehearsal to show off some poems he thought would make good lyrics for a song, the band that would become began to coalesce. With the 1980 album Los Angeles, became the most talked about band in Los Angeles, thanks to the off-kilter harmonies of Doe and , the supercharged rockabilly guitar of , and the clattering rhythms of Doe and drummer D.J. Bonebeak. Four more albums would appear between 1981 and 1985 before left the band after Ain't Love Grand -- an experiment in pushing their music into a hard rock/metal direction, which failed to give the commercial breakthrough they desired. (Doe found time during this period to record with a pair of side projects, the acoustic country-folk combo – which also featured and Bonebrake – on 1985's Poor Little Critter on the Road, and 's group , popping up on their 1981 masterpiece A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die.)In 1987, returned with the album See How We Are, introducing new guitarist , and while the album received positive reviews, it once again failed to break the band to a larger audience. After bringing out a live set, 1988's Live at the Whisky a Go-Go on the Fabulous Sunset Strip, the band split up. By this time, Doe had been dabbling in acting, appearing in 's Salvador (1986), Allison Anders' and Kurt Voss's noir-ish L.A. scene drama Border Radio (1987), and the blockbuster Road House (1989). He had also been playing gigs on his own, and he signed a solo deal with , which had released his debut, Meet John Doe, in 1990. Doe butted heads with the album's producer during the recording sessions, and when it failed to sell to 's expectations, Doe was dropped. As it happened, 's breakthrough with Nevermind in 1991 led to plenty of major labels taking a second look at many noted underground bands of the '80s, and signed a reunited (with on guitar) for a new album, 1993's Hey Zeus! ' imprint stepped up to bring out Doe's next solo project, 1995's more rock-oriented Kissingsohard, which appeared the same year as Unclogged, a semi-acoustic live set from . Not long after the release of Unclogged, quietly broke up, though in 1998, to the surprise of many fans, the original lineup of Doe, , , and Bonebrake reunited for a handful of shows in Los Angeles. The reunion gigs were wildly successful, and continued to tour periodically from then on, when the schedules of the members permitted. While acting kept Doe busy for much of the rest of the 1990s (his résumé included roles in Pure Country, Wyatt Earp, Georgia, Boogie Nights, and Brokedown Palace), he recorded an EP in 1998 for the indie label, For the Rest of Us (it included a track Doe co-wrote with , "This Loving Thing"), and he reissued it in an expanded, album-length version in 2006 as For the Best of Us.In the 2000s, Doe devoted more time to working as a solo recording artist, offering a casually personal sound on Freedom Is…, released by the label in 2000. For 2002's Dim Stars, Bright Sky, issued by . Doe recorded his first acoustic album as a solo artist, though he brought in a number of guest stars to help, including , , , and . Doe signed with the respected roots music label for 2005's Forever Hasn't Happened Yet, a low-key but forceful set with appearances from , , and . Doe stayed with for his next two albums as well, 2007's A Year in the Wilderness and 2009's Country Club, where he was co-billed with Canadian roots band . A new solo album, Keeper, recorded at the Way Station and New Monkey studios in Los Angeles and featuring guest appearances from , , Smokey Hormel, Don Was, and , appeared in 2011. The album featured the rocking lead-off single "Never Enough."In 2012, Doe teamed up with his harmony partner for Singing and Playing, a low-key album featuring new songs as well as interpretations of favorites from the catalog. In 2014 released The Best of John Doe This Far, a collection of highlights from his solo career. In the spring of 2016, Doe found himself looking back and looking forward; he released a new solo album, The Westerner, while also publishing a memoir. Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of LA Punk offered an inside look at the scene that produced , with contributions from a number of his musical peers. A second autobiographical effort, More Fun in the New World: The Unmaking and Legacy of L.A. Punk, appeared in bookstores in 2019. In 2020, released their first album of new material since 1993 (and the first studio effort with since 1985), Alphabetland, which was hailed as an exciting re-creation of the band's powerful original sound. Doe and were invited to sing vocals on the song "Destroying Angels," which appeared on the expanded edition of 's 2021 album No Gods No Masters. Doe returned to his solo pursuits with 2022's Fables in a Foreign Land, an upbeat and stripped-down exercise in folk-rock that included an acoustic version of "Destroying Angels" with and contributing backing vocals. It was Doe's first LP for , which had issued 's Alphabetland. ~ Mark Deming &amp; Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

John Doe

$$ Advance / $$ Day of Show(rsvp on facebook)<h2>THE DEAD TONGUES</h2>—The Dead Tongues: A New ChapterRyan Gustafson, the visionary behind The Dead Tongues, has solidified his place as one of modern folk's most distinctive voices. His albums, including Dust, Unsung Passage, and Desert, are celebrated for their idiosyncratic and spectral nature, coupled with their undeniable hooks.The latest offerings from The Dead Tongues, Body of Light and I Am a Cloud, are two sides of the same coin, exploring a diverse range of musical styles and themes. Recorded in a secluded cabin in North Carolina, these albums showcase Gustafson's raw talent and his ability to craft intricate and emotionally resonant songs.Collaborating with a talented group of musicians, including Jenn Wasner, Mat Davidson, Matt Douglas, Joe Westerlund, and Jeff Ratner, Gustafson has created a body of work that is both familiar and groundbreaking. The albums seamlessly blend elements of folk, rock, and experimental music, resulting in a sound that is both accessible and challenging.Whether it's the heartfelt melodies of "Daylily" or the introspective musings of "I'm a Cloud Now," Gustafson's songwriting continues to captivate listeners. His ability to weave together personal narratives and universal themes creates a deeply resonant listening experience.With Body of Light and I Am a Cloud, The Dead Tongues have once again proven their ability to push the boundaries of folk music and create something truly special.

THE DEAD TONGUES

Retrospekt (80's newave) + Erasure - Esque&nbsp;$15 advance / $20 day of show<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1088859322940062/">(rsvp on facebook)</a><h2>RETROSPEKT {80s NEW WAVE Performed LIVE}</h2>—Retrospekt plays all your favorite 1980’s new wave hits LIVE. We’re a visually fierce synth explosion rocking the dance floor and putting the party back in your pretty in pink. Laced in lasers, leather, and guyliner, you’ll relive all your favorite John Hughes-themed prom scenes and high school fantasies.Our live show combines unrivaled renditions of your favorite 80’s new wave synth-pop mixtape paired with badass lighting and a custom video backdrop that would make MTV proud.All you ever wanted, all you ever needed, is here, in Retrospekt.<h2>ERASURE - ESQUE</h2>—Erasure-eque was formed in 2008 by two veteran musicians from the San Francisco. They took to the stage in a subdued opening slot in a small club in Walnut Creek, CA. Erasure-esque wowed many that night and immediately set a path for what was to come in the years to follow.Months after their debut performance, Erasure-esque, made their San Francisco debut at The Red Devil Lounge to a crowd that had been waiting months for their first chance to experience what many believe to be the best live tribute to Erasure. Over the years, Erasure-esque has graced the stages of some of San Francisco’s most popular live music venues including The Chapel, Slims, Rockit Room, Bimbo's, Cafe Du Nord, Red Devil Lounge, Brick &amp; Mortar, and Kimo’s, as well as performing at SF's Castro Street Fair. The buzz has continued to mount and has stretched beyond the Bay Area to places like New York City, Sacramento, Fresno, Seattle, Portland, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Sante Fe and Mexico!Blue Savannah, Oh L'Amour, Chorus, Chains of Love , A Little Respect, Sunday Girl, Run to the Sun, and Dead of Night are among the few of a rather extensive catalog of hits you will hear when this amazing likeness takes the stage. With glitter, sequins, feather boas, lights, sounds and all the flash and flamboyant attitude, Erasure-esque not only replicates the very sound of Erasure but captures and encompasses the very essence of what makes Erasure so hypnotically entertaining.As Erasure-esque continues to amaze fans around the San Francisco Bay Area and around the country, we still all love what we are doing; whether it be Jason providing the warm vocal harmonies that fill out our sound, Nate who spends hours working over each individual note, sound, drum part and effect, or Vince who’s strong vocal talent, range and performance skills has brought this band to where they are today, it still gives us all the thrill to get up on the stage and perform the music that we all love, to the fans of the music that they love, which is of course all done as a Tribute to Erasure.

Retrospekt (80's newave) + Erasure - Esque 

$15 Advance / $18 Day of Show(rsvp on facebook)<h2>BUCK OFF! The Music of Buck Owens and The Buckaroos</h2>—The Bay Area's roots music community pays tribute to the late great BUCK OWENS, pioneer of the Bakersfield Sound and California's country music hero.&nbsp; Hear your favorite Buckaroo tunes sung by the likes of Hank &amp; Lynne (Nashville Honeymoon), Jill Rogers (Crying Time), Joan Wilson Rueter (The Dogweeds), Gayle Schmitt (Gayle Lynn &amp; the Hired Hands), Brian Mello, Maurice Tani, Micah Warren (The Ugly), Sara Gambina &amp; Ben Belknap (Them There Skies) and MORE!&nbsp; Presented by Aaron Burnham &amp; the Brushfires.

Buck Off! The Music of Buck Owens and The Buckaroos

Bang The Bay Presents<h2>BANG THE BAY! Feat.</h2><h2>Luicidal (O.G Members of Suicidal Tendencies)</h2><h2>The Hajj</h2><h2>The Bonstones</h2><h2>Elegant Trash</h2><h2>Ansible</h2><h2>Fringe Benefits</h2>Every First and Third Wednesday at the Ivy RoomEarly show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$10 Admission / $20 VIP*(*VIP includes a grab bag full of cool stuff! incl A CD, pins, stickers, patches, T-shirts and other new monthly gifts)

BANG THE BAY! Feat. Luicidal (O.G Members of Suicidal Tendencies)

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20thJoe Kaplow + Suzanimal + Bart Budwig (solo)$15/$17(rsvp on facebook)<h2>JOE KAPLOW</h2>—Before embarking on a full-time music career in California, I faced a tough decision: continue the family tradition of running our thoroughbred farm in New Jersey or chase my musical dreams. While I often wonder what life would have been like had I stayed, the allure of the music industry was too strong to resist. I still hope to return to the farm someday, perhaps with a red barn of my own.My music is deeply rooted in life's experiences. Whether it's the tranquility of a quiet morning on the farm or the frenetic energy of a tour bus, these moments shape my songwriting. The smell of freshly cut grass, the mist rising from a horse's breath, the feel of a guitar neck—these are the things that inspire me.Today, I find myself in the serene beauty of Bonny Doon, California, where I spend my days in my home studio, aptly named Hippie Cowboy. It's a place where I can slow down, stay focused, and let the music flow. The spirit of my late father, a man who loved horses and motorcycles, still lingers. I often dream of him and feel his presence in my music. I hope to dedicate my future work to him and my mother, who I hope will join me in California someday.This record is a special one. Unlike my previous albums, it captures the essence of a band. We recorded most of the tracks live in the studio, creating a cohesive and energetic sound. The camaraderie and musical synergy between Jeff, Elliott, Rob, and myself were truly special. We spent countless hours touring and honing our craft, and the energy of those live performances is reflected in this album.I hope you enjoy listening to this music as much as we enjoyed creating it.<h2>SUZANIMAL</h2>—Suzanimal is a smart, playful psychedelic pop/rock project from San Francisco Bay Area singer, songwriter and bassist Suzanne Galal. Inspired by her love of Talking Heads and the Tom Tom Club. Galal — a scientist and pharmacy professor by day — picked up a bass guitar for the first time at the age of 30, and began writing confident, groove-centered tracks soon after. With Galal’s seductive yet light-as-air vocals, lyrics driven by her curiosity about the human mind, and a rotating cast of veteran backing musicians, the band quickly earned a reputation for engaging live performances and genre-defying style. A Suzanimal show is designed to make you lose yourself to the rhythm — with just enough of the unexpected to keep you on your toes ‘til the afterparty.Suzanimal released their debut EP, Body, recorded at San Francisco’s legendary Hyde Street Studios. It was described by KQED as, "subtle, evocative and precise — swings with an attitude that’s breezy yet grounded." Passing, just released in September of 2022, is the first full-length from Suzanimal. Written over a period that included the birth of Galal’s son, her first year of parenthood, and the beginning of a global pandemic, the album expands on the funky, danceable sounds she introduced with her debut EP, Body. Featuring more experimental, sophisticated arrangements and lush production that makes each track feel both intimate and spacious. Passing finds Galal considering the ways of the universe and the plight of the household spider; crafting long-distance love songs and deeply felt lullabies; and making peace with coexisting joy and grief during a uniquely strange moment in time. The song “Eel” was recently featured in KQED’s Pass the Aux. (KQED)<h2>BART BUDWIG - SOLO</h2>—Sometimes when Bart sings, I forget what we’re talking about. I’m sure he knows though. I trust him. He sounds like John Prine, plays like Hoyt Axton, and looks like well...Bart Budwig. He’s a cosmic country lawn gnome. He’s cherubic, cheery, and an old soul. Songs spring from the dreams of his noonday naps, and punch the keys of his typewriter above the OK Theater in Enterprise, Oregon. When words won’t take, he calls 'em in with a bugle of his trumpet, or a strum of soothing guitar.

Joe Kaplow + Suzanimal + Bart Budwig (solo)

$18 Advance / $23 Door(rsvp on facebook)<h2>IDAHO</h2>—Led by Laurel Canyon-based singer-songwriter Jeff Martin, IDAHO are the unsung cult heroes of 90s slowcore. Often grouped amongst post-grunge indie rock pioneers like Low, Songs: Ohia, and Codeine, IDAHO is distinguished by the desert atmospherics of frontman Jeff Martin’s four-string guitar, echoing out his elegant songcraft in a canyon of alien tones and melancholic feedback. Founded in 1992 in Los Angeles by singer/songwriter Martin and lifetime collaborator the late John Berry, IDAHO exemplified an adventurous and original take on the American underground, fusing fuzzed-chord grunge rock, pedal-pushing shoegaze, and post-hardcore experimentalism with an overall ambiance of beautiful despondency. Across its catalogue of now ten full-length releases, including 2024’s return, Lapse, its first new album after a thirteen year hiatus, IDAHO has defined modes of longing, mystery, grace, and dreamy-yet-edgy nuance entirely its own. Celebrated as a “brutally beautiful return to form” (Paste), Lapse has ushered in a renaissance for the band, including the career-spanning documentary Traces Of Glory and The Devil You Know vinyl anthology, all together honing in on the muse that ignited more than three decades IDAHO’s canon of deliberate and devastating beauty.

Idaho

The Great Other + Dark Satellite + Tektonic  + Jazmin Hope Virility

Tickets - $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show(rsvp on facebook)<h2>FOUR STROKE BARON</h2>—A match made in Reno Craigslist heaven, Matt Vallarino &amp; Kirk Witt are Four Stroke Baron. Collaborating on every note, they merge fantasy pop melodies and unrelenting drumscapes with dynamic synths, samples, and lyrics. Four Stroke Baron guarantees surprise with an eclectic but focused approach to progressive metal, from new wave vocals to technical musicianship and collaborations with artists such as Devin Townsend, Paul Masvidal, Adam Janzi, and Jorgen Munkeby. Their imaginative music videos know no bounds, featuring stop-motion animation, found-footage, choreographed dances, and distorted reality. Four Stroke Baron is a testament to the controlled chaos of creativity and contemporary composition.<h2>EXIST</h2>—US progressive metal band EXIST make their return this Spring with their fourth album, Hijacking the Zeitgeist, set for release via Prosthetic Records on April 12. EXIST’s latest full-length sees the group expand upon their established dichotomy of extreme metal technicality and sanguine atmospherics with an intentionally more concise approach to songwriting, resulting in the most direct and emphatic album of their 14 year career.Hijacking the Zeitgeist’s sonic heft isn’t without its diaphanous counterpoints too, as Phelps and new addition Charles Eron (guitar and synths) craft deceptively complex interplay on album high points in Thief of Joy (featuring Sanjay Kumar of Inferi and Wormhole), Blue Light Infinite and soaring closer Window to the All. EXIST’s sonorous sonic landscape is bolstered by immersive rhythmic lock-ins between Alex Weber (bass and vocals) and Brody Smith (drums), that shine in Anup Sastry’s mix and Kris Crummett’s mastering.At the core of Hijacking the Zeitgeist lies a multifaceted exploration of algorithmic rabbit holes, conspiratorial paranoia, and the universal traits that lie within humanity - these cautionary tales are tied together in striking detail with album art by Sebastian Jerke. EXIST treats both the allure and perils of both digital mazes and the real world, with equal parts wide eyed awe and horror.

 Four Stroke Baron

$25 ADMISSION<h2> DOLL FEST 2025 PRE PARTY!</h2>Doll Fest 2025 kicks off with a pre-show of Bay Area femme-fronted bands. Stay tuned for full lineup updates.—Doll Fest is a celebration of the feminine energy, friendship, and gathering together of a community in support of one another. We recognize that femme-dom is a powerhouse feeling, emotion, and revolution in action. Following the footsteps of previous incarnations of feminine fests such as Lilith Fair and She Shreds, Doll Fest aims to be the next femme music and arts festival showcasing two full days of all femme-fronted bands and artists, including pioneering bands that brought the Riot Grrl movement to life and active bands today that are paving the legacy of grrl power.We are still battling for true equality against the archaic non-values of patriarchy, still fighting for the power over our own bodies, and still proving our worth as voices to be heard. Doll Fest intends to bring together like-minded folx who embody the true spirit of Doll Fest - through empowerment, resilience, and nurturing of communities. We are anti-homophobia, anti-transphobia, anti-racist, anti-police violence and strictly anti-fascist. Let’s rise up the dolls in March 2025!<h2>DOG PARTY</h2>—Dog Party is a California-based, indie rock'n'roll band, composed of sisters, Gwendolyn and Lucy Giles. Compared with bands like The Go-Go's, The Ramones, The White Stripes, and The Runaways, Dog Party establishes their own unique west coast sound with a dash of punk and a sprinkle of pop. With 6 records and extensive touring under their belts, Dog Party has been active since 2007. In fall of 2016, they were the Special Guests on Green Day's Revolution Radio North American tour.

DOLL FEST 2025 PRE PARTY! w/ DOG PARTY 

Saturday, March 1, 2025THE WARLOCKSThe Stevenson Ranch DavidiansPink Breath of Heaven$20 ADVANCE / $25 DAY OF SHOW(rsvp on facebook)<h2>THE WARLOCKS</h2>—Formed in 1999, L.A.-based group The Warlocks produce a relentless, hypnotic wall of sound that suggests a collision between classic psychedelia, Krautrock and The Velvet Underground. Front man Bobby Hecksher grew up in the swamps of Tampa Bay, FL but moved to L.A. at age 16 where he soon found kindred spirits, jamming with Beck on his Stereopathetic Soulmanure album and moonlighting in the Brian Jonestown Massacre.The band’s debut album Rise &amp; Fall (Bomp 2000) set out their template, but it was the band's signing to a worldwide deal with Mute and the release of Phoenix (2003) that raised their profile significantly. Several albums followed including 2005’s Surgery, 2007’s Heavy Deavy Skull Lover, 2009’s The Mirror Explodes, and 2020's The Chain. Relentless international touring and the sheer power of The Warlocks gigantic live sound has built a worldwide cult following for the band that has only grown and intensified.Longtime L.A.-psych rockers The Warlocks — led for the past twenty-plus years by Bobby Hecksher (vocals, guitar), who's backed by J.C. Rees (guitar), Earl V. Miller (guitar), Marlena Schwenck (bass), and Oscar Ruvalcaba (drums) Rob Campanella (Organ) &amp; Elina Yakubova (Tambourine &amp; Percussion).<h2>THE STEVENSON RANCH DAVIDIANS</h2>—Steeped in the aura of the perennially mythologized psychedelic culture of Southern California, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians has, since 2006, revealed itself in shifting configurations; making music influenced by the timeless essence of ‘60s psych, folk and soul, woven with strands of early American roots music. While the lineup has continually coalesced around lead singer and songwriter Dwayne Seagraves, the collective has always had a guiding vision and goal: to create music that seeks to simultaneously demystify and deify the human experience.The other members bring a range of talent, experience and inspiration to The Stevenson Ranch Davidians’ sound. In addition to founding member and Davidians’ bassist, Jessica Latiolait, the band includes producer and long time Brian Jonestown Massacre member Rob Campanella on guitar and lap steel. On drums is Misha Bullock, the sole Englishman in the fold and composer by day. The newest edition to the collective is Sara Minsavage on keyboards, shakes and jangles.<h2>PINK BREATH OF HEAVEN</h2>—Pink Breath of Heaven is at the forefront of San Francisco’s evolving music scene, blending the immersive soundscapes of shoegaze with expansive modern psychedelia. Their sonic signature lies in atmospheric guitar layers, haunting melodies, and introspective lyricism that lures listeners into a dreamlike state. With their debut album set for release in early 2025 and four electrifying singles leading the way, PBOH is poised for a breakthrough.Having already shared the stage with trailblazers like LSD &amp; the Search for God, Ulrika Spacek, Mint Field, and Lorelle Meets the Obsolete, Pink Breath of Heaven is carving out their own space in the psych-gaze world—where soaring feedback meets hypnotic rhythm.

THE WARLOCKS 

Ticket Price - $18 ADVANCE / $20 DAY OF SHOW(rsvp on facebook)<h2>JENNY OWENS YOUNGS</h2>—In the decade since Jenny Owen Youngs last released a full-length album, she’s toured the world, co-written a #1 hit single, launched a wildly popular podcast, landed a book deal, placed songs in a slew of films and television series, moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles to coastal Maine, and gotten married, divorced, and married again. She’s done everything, it seems, except release another album….until now.Avalanche, Youngs’ exceptional debut for Yep Roc records, offers up an achingly beautiful exploration of loss, resilience, and growth from an artist who’s experienced more than her fair share of each in recent years. Produced by Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman, The Hold Steady, Cassandra Jenkins, Josh Ritter) and written with a series of friends including S. Carey, Madi Diaz, The Antlers’ Peter Silberman, and Christian Lee Hutson, the songs are deceptively serene here, layering Youngs’ infectious pop sensibilities atop lush, dreamy arrangements that often belie the swift emotional currents lurking underneath. Her performances, meanwhile, are riveting and nuanced to match, gentle yet insistent as they reckon with the pain of regret and the joy of redemption, sometimes in the very same breath. The result is the most raw and arresting release of Youngs’ remarkable career, a brutally honest, deeply vulnerable work of self-reflection that learns to make peace with the past as it transforms doubt and grief into hope and transcendence.— Anthony D’Amato<h2>JENNY O.</h2>—Jenny O. is a singer-songwriter living in Los Angeles, California. Her latest release and fifth record, Spectra, is her most joyful and her favorite. It has been called "psychedelic pop" and likened to an "instruction manual for healing and kindness." It is also, at times, rowdy and funny. Spectra was produced by Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, S.G. Goodman, Andrew Bird).Songs by Jenny O. can be heard in television soundtracks like Orange Is The New Black, Shameless, and Grey's Anatomy, or featured in The Sims and Rocksmith video games. She has toured with Jenny Lewis, Violent Femmes, The Proclaimers, Father John Misty, Rodriguez, and performed on recordings by Conor Oberst, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, and Jim James.Jenny O. recently recorded a solarpunk album—ecological pop songs for a decarbonizing society—or music for solving the climate crisis. She invites us to envision non-dystopian futures after fossil fuels. What does it look like to get it right? How does it feel? By accommodating only negative outcomes in our minds and pop culture, we use our available attention on despair and uphold the status quo. Yet if we envision a just, renewable energy transition, with intentional regeneration of our ecosystems to cool the planet, we are activated to get there. This album will be out in 2025.

Jenny Owen Youngs plus Jenny O. (The O. & Youngs Tour)

FRIDAY MARCH 7THJenny Don't And The SpursMitch Polzak &amp; The Royal Deuces$18 advance / $23 day of show<h1></h1><h2>JENNY DON’T AND THE SPURS</h2>—Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have been pioneering their own path in the music world for over a dozen years. Known for their high-energy Country Western style and captivating stage presence, they've garnered a global following with their infectious enthusiasm, and extensive discography, featuring three albums, an EP, and nine singles.Their 2021 LP, Fire on the Ridge, expanded their horizons, leading them on tours to continents where few other country bands have had the opportunity to perform, affirming their formidable presence in the country music scene. This latest release, "Broken Hearted Blue," set to debut on June 14th, 2024, adds even more fuel to their fire.With their exciting new album, Broken Hearted Blue Jenny Don’t and the Spurs present 10 dynamic songs that channel the essence of the Northwest’s music sounds while evoking the nostalgia of the Western frontier. The album bursts forth with the explosive energy of the opening track, "Flyin' High," akin to a wild horse spurred by a crack of lightning. The song skillfully merges the band's garage-rock origins with their distinct western sound, characterized by a driving tempo and gritty fuzz tones. From the outset, this album asserts itself as a standout in the country music scene, with its high-octane rockin' western delivery approach setting it apart from the herd.​Jenny Don’t earned her moniker in her youth for her strong-willed and independent nature, often defying authority figures much to their consternation. This inherent rebelliousness led her to resonate with the authentic outlaw spirit of Country Western music. Such influences shine through in songs like "Pain in my Heart” and “One More Night,” where the band channels the bold attitude and vocal style reminiscent of classic country legends like Johnny Paycheck and George Jones. Their music authentically captures the outlaw spirit while paying homage to the genre's iconic figures.Born in New Mexico, Jenny later relocated to Washington state at a young age. Growing up, she navigated the contrasting landscapes of the lush Pacific Northwest and the vast Southwestern desert, which greatly influenced her songwriting. In the title track "Broken Hearted Blue," Jenny's haunting vocals capture the intensity of a fleeting romantic moment, complemented by lead guitarist Christopher March's guitar work, which echoes the haunting allure of the desert night sky with its reverb-drenched tones.Growing up poor in a tiny rural Washington community, Jenny spent her early years living in a converted single-wide trailer. Spending her summers herding cows and catching garter snakes in the tall grass, she could only dream of traveling to the kinds of exotic locales to which the band’s tours have taken her. The song “You’re What I Need” is an ode to the fans whose support has made this possible.“Traveling the world as a musician and experiencing the enthusiasm of our fans who come to see us is an incredible feeling that's difficult to put into words” says Don’t. “We all feel immense gratitude towards everyone who has supported us through the years. They’re the ones who’ve inspired ‘You’re What I Need.’Broken Hearted Blue is a significant milestone, as it marks Buddy Weeks' debut on drums. The loss of longtime drummer Sam Henry (The Wipers, Poison Idea, Napalm Beach) to cancer in 2022 was a devastating blow that would have halted many bands. However, instead of slowing down, the band intensified their touring and recording efforts, determined to honor Sam's legacy by forging ahead with their musical journey.Weeks' inclusion in the band marks not only a new chapter but also adds a fresh perspective and energy, symbolizing their resilience.With "Bones in the Sand," Jenny Don’t and the Spurs draw from that profound experience, crafting a song that intricately blends dark and luminous sonic textures. March's resonant low baritone guitar captures the somber tones of loss, contrasting with the vibrant shimmer of the 12-string acoustic guitar, symbolizing hope and resilience. Together, the band constructs a rich musical narrative that reflects the multifaceted nature of the experience, while the vocals offer insight and guide the listener through the emotional exploration.“Despite the loss we faced, our band's core and aspirations remain steadfast. With the release of our new album, we're embarking on a new trail that bridges our past experiences with the promise of what's yet to come,” explains Don’t. “We’ve got a lot of open road ahead of us.”Produced by Collin Hegna (Brian Jonestown Massacre, Federale), this album is a testament to Hegna's meticulous craftsmanship. With his guidance, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have created a musical tapestry that highlights each member's talents.“On this album, bass player Kelly Halliburton and I collaborated more closely than ever, shaping most of the musical parts together”, reflecting on their growth both as a couple and as a band. Jenny expresses, "We're just fed up with mainstream music's repetitive nature and the confines of genres. Each of us brings our own musical flavors to the table, emphasizing the importance of authenticity over conformity. Our music pulls from a variety of genres, which can be a bit tricky to define. But Collin really nailed it, capturing our blend of country, rock and roll, with that added touch of Western charm."Broken Hearted Blue presents a cohesive assortment of varied tracks. From the thunderous bass lines of the instrumental "Sidewinder" to the infectious melodies of "Unlucky Love," reminiscent of Lee Hazelwood's 60s style, each song possesses its own distinct charm while seamlessly upholding the album's western essence.Much like the rhinestones on their custom outfits, handcrafted by Jenny herself, the album shines brightly, illustrating the band's dedication to creating memorable and authentic music.<h2>MITCH POLZAK &amp; THE ROYAL DEUCES</h2>—The big guy from out West and larger than life energy (he’s also 6’5’) performer, guitarist, singer, banjoist, songwriter, composer, entertainer, musical historian and teacher Mitch Polzak wears his heart on his sleeve and his playing in his heart.Polzak performs rockabilly and 60’s country music with the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash and delivers a Honky Tonk ballad with the sincerity of Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings. Mitch will bring a room to a fevered pitch of joyous energy on the dance floor and then tell you a story in a song like two old friends sitting at a kitchen table at midnight.His virtuosic guitar skills and influences range from the blazing flying fingers of Joe Maphis , Marty Stuart, Roy Clark, and Don Rich to the timeless dreamlike state of “Sleepwalk” by Santo and Johnny along with the vast valleys of deep rumbling twang associated with Duane Eddy.There is not one singular definition of Polzak’s music but that is very specific to what he does. Being fluent in the musical languages of Country, Rockabilly, Honky Tonk, The Bakersfield Sound, Surf, early Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, Cajun, Blues, and Truck Driving music gives Polzak the unique voice of the melting pot of the American musical experience. This is why he consistently connects with so many people directly at every show.Polzak’s abundant joy in communicating with people through music leaps off the stage through every fiber of his being. His near-constant genuine smile can be seen clear across the room and invites you in without any pretense or judgements. Some call him “The Honky Tonk Mister Rogers”!Make no mistake though. Underneath that smile is a deep and reverent respect for the history and integrity of the music and musicians who came before him and created the sounds and told their stories.Just as Waylon Jennings created his own outlaw sound, as Johnny Cash could never be put in a box, the full throttle intensity of Jerry Lee Lewis’s rock and roll grabs us and takes to a time and place, Polzak’s live show has the unvarnished purity of the Bakersfield Sound paying homage to his California musical heroes Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Wynn Stewart and Dwight Yokam. It’s a heaping helping, but a Mitch Polzak show brings all of these musical flavors to the table in a potluck of American musical flavor.Polzak learned firsthand from some of his musical influences, sharing the stage with legends like Don Maddox of The Maddox Bros. and Rose, deeply respected contemporary and friend Deke Dickerspn, The Ragin’ Cajun Doug Kershaw, Rockabilly icons Joe Clay and Gene Summers, former Bluegrass Boy and West Coast music pioneer Peter Rowan and Cajun greats Jimmy Breaux, Andrew Carriere, and Blake Miller. He has also shared the bill with Brian Setzer, Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy, The Stray Cats, Big Sandy and The Fly Rite Boys, and Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives.

Jenny Don't and the Spurs + Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces

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PRIVATE EVENT

—ivy room presentsSATURDAY March 29, 2025—MAGIC IN THE OTHERCALTUCKY—7pm Doors / 8pm Show$20 Admission—<h2>Magic In The Other</h2>—A Sacramento-based avant-rock trio crafting music that’s as infectiously danceable as it is profoundly introspective. Led by drummer, lead vocalist, and songwriter Ezra Lipp (ALO, Phil Lesh &amp; Friends), the band merges intricate lyricism—rooted in vulnerability and human connection—with fearless musical creativity. Joined by the fiery and imaginative guitarist Daniel “Dellow” Roholt and the dynamic bassist Alex Reiff, MITO delivers a sound that defies categorization, blending soaring jazz lines, African-inspired rhythms, soul-infused melodies, and the raw adventurousness of rock and roll.Emerging in 2017, MITO quickly gained recognition for their dynamic live shows and thought-provoking music. After a brief hiatus, the band returned in 2024 with a renewed focus and a fresh lineup.Anchored by Lipp’s honest and heartfelt lyrics, MITO’s music engages both the heart and the mind. Whether through melodic anthems or spontaneous improvisations, they continue to push the boundaries of their sound, creating music that is both timeless and cutting-edge.<h2>CALTUCKY</h2>—

MAGIC IN THE OTHER + CALTUCKY

—ivy room presentsAPRIL 3, 2025Ghosts in the Garden Album ReleaseKris Delmhorstplus special guests7pm doors / 8pm showIVY ROOM | 21+—Kris Delmhorst is an American songwriter, singer, instrumentalist, and producer. Over more than 25 years as an independent artist, she has built a body of work characterized by a wide-ranging, genre-agnostic curiosity and constant collaboration. In addition to nine critically acclaimed studio albums, she’s written music for films and TV, produced albums for Session Americana and Jeremy Moses Curtis, contributed instrumentation and vocals to scores of other artists’ work, and performed thousands of shows across the US and Europe. Kris Delmhorst lives in western Massachusetts with her husband, the songwriter Jeffrey Foucault, and their daughter.“bold and brilliant” - Irish Times“literate and allusive” - Boston Globe“moody, euphoric and transcendent” - LA TimesGhosts in the Garden, the gorgeous and searching new album from Kris Delmhorst, is a layered, kaleidoscopic meditation on grief, loss, and fate. Inhabiting the songs are a host of vivid spirits made tangible: the departed and the disappeared, sins and their consequences; lost loves, missed chances, and the invisible sorrows that accompany us all. With richly observed details and finely calibrated emotional range, Delmhorst finds the wavelength that illuminates these multitudes. Having summoned them, she doesn’t avert her eyes from her ghosts – or ours – but invites them into an expansive conversation about the ways we’re shaped by loss, and woven together by unseen threads of love.Working at Great North Sound Society, a studio built into an 18th-century Maine farmhouse that no doubt harbors ghosts of its own, Delmhorst tracked live with a core band of Ray Rizzo on drums, Jeremy Moses Curtis on bass, and Erik Koskinen on guitars. Engineer Sam Kassirer added keys, and Rich Hinman contributed pedal steel. An illustrious procession of guest vocalists – Anaïs Mitchell, Rose Cousins, Anna Tivel, Ana Egge, Taylor Ashton, Rachel Baiman, Jabe Beyer, and Jeffrey Foucault – brings prismatic brilliance to the tracks, refracting the individual slant of each song’s light.The stories on this record unfold from the inside out like fables, sketching archetypical characters – a fisherman recalling details of a life tethered to the margins, a soldier remembering the universe of a single day and night of love – and transforming them into proxies for our own hauntings. The darkly hypnotic “Wolves” reckons with the mortality of parents, the ordinary and inevitable orphaning that we all face. “I see wolves / circling the fire / circling the fire with their yellow eyes,” Delmhorst sings, steadying and challenging us to meet death’s gaze with respect, before posing the album’s central question: “Do you really love the story if you don’t love the end?”The eponymous ghosts of the title track – who turn up not only in the garden but on the road and in the kitchen, in songs and at the bar – recount a dear friend’s expansive last days, departing the corporeal world surrounded by a houseful of loved ones, music and stories, unguarded tears and wild laughter. It’s a gathering of spirits, the brief and holy moment when the door between worlds is open, and it is from this place that the album’s journey unfolds.Some elegies are more collective than personal: “Won’t Be Long,” a jangly, agitated rocker, uses the queasy restlessness of the pandemic years to indict our blind impulse toward self-destructive greed, while the gentle, rolling groove of “Age of Innocence” delivers matter-of-fact reportage from a future ghost, tallying the inevitable wages of our excess.From the weatherworn longing of “Lucky River,” to “Something to Show” and its insomniac prayer for insight, Ghosts in the Garden explores the hidden country of grief, a land we all inhabit together but often navigate alone. Within this tender and urgent collection of songs, Delmhorst offers a place in the wilderness to gather for solace and communion: “everyone’s here / no one’s gone.”

Kris Delmhorst - Ghosts in the Garden Album Release Show

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<h2>EAST BROTHERS</h2>—---MORT TOWN ROCK-—  Pinole, CA<h2>ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND</h2>—Adventure Playground is on this earth to have fun and play kick ass punk rock music. Hailing from Oakland, CA, AP is a 5- piece outfit that is turning heads with their catchy hooks and contagious energy. Formed in 2021 by old friends who were inspired to create a new, unique blend of pop-punk, AP is setting their sights on world domination.<h2>BLOODHUM</h2>—With heavy riffs and hard hitting melodies, Bloodhum weaves together a compelling mix of genres, attempting to carve out a psychedelic, progressive niche of their own.<h2>GORILLA COOKIES</h2>—members of Corrupted Morals and East Brothers

East Brothers + Adventure Playground 

$12 Advance / $15 Door (rsvp on facebook)<h2>THE ELEGANT BACHELORS</h2>—Move the minivan, the bicycle helmets, and the old golf clubs, mom and dad. This garage is needed for rock and roll.<h2>UROMASTYX</h2>—Uromastyx is an alternative rock band from Berkeley area featuring Jon Schickman on Guitar &amp; Vocals, Kevin Williams on Bass, Craig Alimo on Drums &amp; Ryan Butler on Violins.

The Elegant Bachelors + Uromastyx

———<h2>Wednesday December 18, 2024</h2><h2>Bang The Bay Presents - Every First and Third Wednesday</h2>===Hyperdrive Kittens (closing)Everything but the EverythingFlaming Little ShitsArcade 9Elegant TrashDon't Tell KateZ- Train Electric Band (opening)Luna Bell The Star Seeker acoustic between acts===Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$10 Admission / $20 VIP*(*VIP includes a grab bag full of cool stuff! incl A CD, pins, stickers, patches,T-shirts and other new monthly gifts)<h2>~ Luna Bell The Star Seeker acoustic between acts ~</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lunabellthestarseeker/">https://www.instagram.com/lunabellthestarseeker/</a><h2>~ Z- Train Electric Band~ (opening)</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jeffzittrain.com/">https://jeffzittrain.com/</a><h2>~ Don't Tell Kate ~</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/donttellkate/">https://www.instagram.com/donttellkate/</a><h2>~ Elegant Trash ~</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash">https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash</a><h2>~ Arcade 9 ~</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/arcade9band">https://www.facebook.com/arcade9band</a><h2>~ Flaming Little Shits ~</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/flaminglittleshits">https://www.facebook.com/flaminglittleshits</a><h2>~ Everything but the Everything ~</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076531605224">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076531605224</a><h2>~ Hyperdrive Kittens ~ (closing)</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/hyperdrivekittens">https://www.facebook.com/hyperdrivekittens</a>

Tickets $10 Admission<h2>SCHOOL OF ROCK BERKELEY</h2>—School of Rock provides students of all ages an exciting and engaging music lesson experience, which includes guitar lessons, singing lessons, drum lessons and piano lessons. Drawing from all styles of rock and roll, School of Rock students learn theory and techniques via songs from legendary artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Frank Zappa. Thanks to the school’s performance-based approach, students around the world have gained superior musical proficiency, with some moving on to record deals and larger platforms such as American Idol, The Voice and Broadway.

School Of Rock - The Adultz

the uc theatre &amp; ivy room presentsSUNDAY DECEMBER 15TH—<h2>YUMA ABE </h2><h2>PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS</h2>—-Doors 7:00pm / 8:00pm$15 Adv* / $18 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo, Albany •&nbsp;21+Yuma Abe—‭ Born on September 4, 1990 in Tokyo, Japan, Abe began his career in 2014 as the vocalist‬‭ and guitarist of never young beach. He writes all lyrics and songs.‬ He has performed at many music festivals in Japan such as FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL and‬ SUMMER SONIC, and performed with international artists such as Devendra Banhart, The‬ Growlers, Mild High Club, HYUKOH, etc. He was also featured in BTS's RM's 2nd album‬ "Right Place, Wrong Person"‬‭ Yuma Abe has been expanding his activities not only in Japan but also in other Asian‬‭ countries such as Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Taipei, Seoul, and‬‭ Bangkok, performing at live tours and festivals.‬‭ He had an interview with Haruomi Hosono, whom he has admired for a long time, and made‬‭ radio appearances. He also appeared in the "Yellow Magic Show 3," an event‬ commemorating the 50th anniversary of his music career, and became a topic of‬‭ conversation.‬‭ In 2021, he began his solo career and released his first solo album "Fantasia" on June 2 of‬‭ the same year. Haruomi Hosono mixed three songs, and Devendra Banhart played guitar on‬‭ two songs. 2023 saw the release of the EP "Surprisingly Alright," and February 2024 saw the‬‭ release of the single "I'm folling for you / 惚けるな. He also toured the U.S. for the first time‬‭ in 11 cities from Los Angeles to New York. Coming December, he will tour the U.S.for the‬‭ second time.‬

YUMA ABE

$30 Advance* / $35 Day of Show<h2>JONATHAN RICHMAN</h2>featuring TOMMY LARKINS on the drums!“The music we're doing now works well in quiet places like theaters and performing art centers. We still don't use a program or a set list so we don't know what we'll do until we do it. Please do not expect old songs. Many singers my age do a retrospective; this show is not like that. It's mostly stuff made up in the last 3 and 4 years. Some of the songs presented might be in different languages; this is not to be esoteric or clever, it's because the different languages help me express different feelings sometimes. One last thing, my idea of a good show has nothing to do with applause. It's about if all the songs I sang that night were ones that I felt.” - Jonathan

JONATHAN RICHMAN featuring TOMMY LARKINS on the drums!

ivy room presentsTHURSDAY DECEMBER 12TH—<h2>JONATHAN RICHMAN</h2>featuring TOMMY LARKINS on the drums!—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$30 Advance* / $35 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+“The music we're doing now works well in quiet places like theaters and performing art centers. We still don't use a program or a set list so we don't know what we'll do until we do it. Please do not expect old songs. Many singers my age do a retrospective; this show is not like that. It's mostly stuff made up in the last 3 and 4 years. Some of the songs presented might be in different languages; this is not to be esoteric or clever, it's because the different languages help me express different feelings sometimes. One last thing, my idea of a good show has nothing to do with applause. It's about if all the songs I sang that night were ones that I felt.” - Jonathan

$30 Advance* / $35 Day of Show—<h2>JONATHAN RICHMAN</h2>featuring TOMMY LARKINS on the drums!“The music we're doing now works well in quiet places like theaters and performing art centers. We still don't use a program or a set list so we don't know what we'll do until we do it. Please do not expect old songs. Many singers my age do a retrospective; this show is not like that. It's mostly stuff made up in the last 3 and 4 years. Some of the songs presented might be in different languages; this is not to be esoteric or clever, it's because the different languages help me express different feelings sometimes. One last thing, my idea of a good show has nothing to do with applause. It's about if all the songs I sang that night were ones that I felt.” - Jonathan

ivy room presentsTUESDAY DECEMBER 10TH—<h2>THE TOASTERS</h2>(43 Years of Ska )<h2>THE BRACERS</h2><h2>JOKES FOR FEELINGS</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$16 Advance* / $20 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+ THE TOASTERS—THE TOASTERS: 43 Years of Ska“In my opinion, The Toasters are to ska in America the 1980s and beyond what The Specials were to ska in the U.K. in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, and what the Skatalites were to ska in Jamaica in the 1960s. The Toasters were innovators, creators, shapers of the music, evolving it in a fresh direction, blending it with the cultural influences in a very American manner, and I mean that in a completely complimentary way. Just as Byron Lee &amp; the Dragonaires brought professionalism and polish to ska, allowing others to benefit from the fruits of their labor, so too did the Toasters’ music allow numerous other bands to share in the spotlight of skill and success, many of whom have gone on to great heights. Upon the shoulders of giants. Oh, yeah, and they kick ass!”-Heather Augustyn,Author of SKA , An Oral History__After 43 years, The Toasters are hitting the gas, not the brakes. With an international all-star line-up their whirlwind global tour continues unabated across the continents. Performances are scheduled in South America, Asia and Russia on top of regular touring in the USA, Europe and Canada. Formed on the Lower East Side of NYC the band is the longest running US SKA formation. They bridge the gap between England’s 2-Tone movement and the American Ska explosion of the 90’s which they are rightfully credited with starting. During the 3rd Wave Ska revival The Toasters formed the famous Moon Records label and kick-started the careers of dozens of bands.THE BRACERS—THE BRACERS - Rocksteady and Reggae dripping with soul! They know what you like and they always deliver!JOKES FOR FEELINGS—Spirited, crowd-pleasing Ska-Punk rockers with roots in Oakland’s famous punk club 924 Gilman St. have been longtime fixtures of thriving SF Bay Area sceneThe San Francisco Bay Area Punk and Ska scenes are now the things of legend and modern music history. And, it’s a phenomenon that Ska-Punk standouts Jokes For Feelings have long been heavily involved in – and helped form. The movement – particularly the latest “4th Wave” Ska scene – is one that has experienced a notable resurgence in recent years and continues to evolve and grow as veterans increasingly interact and meld with new generations of ever-pogoing, maniacally-moshing music enthusiasts. Jokes For Feelings have continually strived to find great local bands to play with to fully-entertain their enthusiastic, dedicated (and growing) fan base.The band formed in 2006 when a number of childhood and college friends – mixed with the talent bounty from a couple of Craigslist ads – got together in the Bay Area and began crafting and perfecting what is now the band’s unique signature sound. While there have been various musician additions and changes throughout the years, the core band currently consists of:The energetic and colorful powerhouse have an extraordinarily contagious sound that has been compared to NOFX, The Specials, Rancid and Gogol Bordello. Throughout their career, Jokes for Feelings have played live with a number of world-famous Punk and Rock bands/musicians including CJ Ramone (The Ramones), Agent Orange, Mike Watt, Aggrolites, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Specials (Roddy and Neville) and Guttermouth. The band has toured extensively throughout California and, to date, have released three EP’s and one full-length album, “The Island of Pissed Off Toyz”. Jokes for Feelings have been featured on numerous Ska-Punk compilations including two “Gilman Ska Night” compilations and on “Dale La Bota 2013” – which features all Latino Ska-Punk bands – on Hellcat Records and Smelvis Records. In January 2018 they released their EP “Too Much Too Hipster” on vinyl and digital format.

The Toasters - 43 Years of Ska 

Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$15 Advance* / $18 Day of Show—-IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany • 21+<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1090202485586581/">(rsvp on facebook)</a><h2>DRUNK HORSE</h2>—"Formed in 1998 by guitarist/singer Eli Eckert (formerly of local garage-punk outfit the Pants), drummer Chris Johnson (aka Cripe Jergensen), guitarist John Niles and bassist Cyrus Comisky, the Oakland quartet deals out a unique style of Southern-fried boogie that evokes the chugging tempos and muscular six-string heroics of early ZZ Top, the Allman Brothers, Foghat, and more obscure blues-rock bashers like Cactus.”- Dave Pehling KPIX-CBS<h2>TERRY GROSS</h2>—“Terry Gross sounds like a natural evolution of the oft-instrumental rock odysseys that made up a significant portion of his previous band, but there’s a commitment here to no-frills rock adventurism that makes Soft Opening a decidedly all-killer, no-filler affair. Fusing together elements of groove-heavy krautrock, pummeling hard rock, and expansive psychedelic jams, the record hits hard without ever feeling like it’s devolving into noise for noise’s sake.” - AV Club<h2>HAARDVARK</h2>—Dirty, aggressive rock n' roll with a bent psych and metal edge featuring members of Hot Lunch and Men's Club.

DRUNK HORSE

$12 ADVANCE / $14 DAY OF SHOW<h2>CASACHANCLAS</h2>—<h2>ANGELO TOMANDL</h2>—<h2>PROJECT HAZE</h2>—

Casachanclas w/ Angelo Tomandl plus Project Haze

$15/ADV $18 DOOR<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1061880505618115/">(rsvp on facebook)</a><h2>Sgt. Splendor feat. Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden</h2>—Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau); and Eric McFadden amassing an impressive resume including stints on guitar with George Clinton &amp; the P-Funk All Stars, Anders Osbourne, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, and Eric Burdon &amp; The Animals, plus a slew of solo albums, and session work with everyone from Jackson Browne to The Clash’s Joe Strummer."One of the most unique bands to come out of the new millennium is the contrasting duo of Sgt. Splendor. The group consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist/flautist Kate Vargas, and her partner in crime, guitarist/vocalist Eric McFadden (George Clinton &amp; P-Funk, Eric Burdon, Les Claypool, etc)...is this an album for the masses?... yes. Yet it is even more so an album for the music aficionados who understand and appreciate in-depth, heavy songwriting, wrapped in a blanket of heavy Blues and Rock music that holds its own against anything you can throw at it. " - Tone Scott / GOLDMINE Magazine 2024<h2>SPIRIT HUSTLER</h2>—Spirit Hustler is modern classic rock from San Francisco born of an acoustic heart and layered with cosmic electricity. Its debut puts a fresh spin on the traditional album with a distinct opener and closer on each side, but rather than an overwrought “concept” album,” this is an album with a creative concept—a Theatre of the Mind experience in two acts. Imaginative songs are mini-movies inspired by actual experiences and rendered into animated audio art. Songs titles begin to tell the story originating with “The Spirit of ’69” and going on adventures such as “Devil Deal,” “Hard-Fought Magic” and “Mine is a Gypsy Soul” before ultimately encountering “The Spirit of the Beast.”Jimmy Leslie is the writer and star of the Spirit Hustler’s sonic cinema. A fixture on the Bay Area music scene for many moons, Leslie’s eclectic resume is insightful. He is internationally respected as the Frets Editor at Guitar Player magazine, and the two instrumentals on Spirit Hustler showcase his “freehand” percussive fingerstyle. He’s interviewed everyone from Carlos Santana to Jack White, and coordinated GP Presents events ranging from Paco de Lucia to Buddy Guy. Jimmy has shared stages with Tab Benoit, Luther Dickinson, Sonny Landreth, and Devon Allman. Leslie co-founded the Star City and Guitarfish Music Festivals, and authored the eco-musical Guitarfish Adventures. Leslie’s solo records Surfin’ the Swamp and Dance Until Forever feature players from Galactic and the Honey Island Swamp Band, respectively.Spirit Hustler cameos include strings by Jason Crosby (John McLaughlin), mandolin by James Nash (The Waybacks), guitar from Eric McFadden (P-Funk), keyboards by Alex Jordan (Midnight North) and backing vocals and acoustic guitar courtesy of champion Christie Lenée. Tahoe diva Jetta Cole delivers a Grammy-worthy vocal on “Gypsy Soul” and plays the she-devil to perfection on “Devil Deal.” The core band does the heavy lifting. Its beating heart is drummer Jeremy Hoenig (Melvin Seals &amp; the JGB). Steven La Bella delivers funky, melodic bass while slide guitar ace Jules Leyhe provides Allman-esque laser lead lines that compliment Leslie’s open-tuned acoustic in unexplored yet hauntingly familiar fashion.Spirit Hustler was recorded and mixed at Lucky Recording Company in Brisbane, California where the Go Go’s recorded their latest single, “Club Zero.” Producer Mikel Ross has worked extensively with Corrosion of Conformity. Engineer Travis Kasperbauer is a Butch Vig disciple who cut his teeth at Smart Studios. Grammy-winner Jake Eckert and Jeff Watkins mastered the audio at Rhythm Shack Studios in New Orleans. Both are key members of the New Orleans Suspects. Original art comes courtesy of Alan Forbes who created the infamous Black Crowes logo, and has illustrated for Queens of the Stone Age and Howlin’ Rain.Considering the array of talents on display Leslie adopted the moniker Spirit Hustler, emerging from the eerie coronavirus era like a butterfly from a cocoon.

Sgt Splendor feat. Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden plus Spirit Huslter

Early show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $10 Admission / $20 VIP* (*VIP includes a grab bag full of cool stuff! incl A CD, pins, stickers, patches,T-shirts and other new monthly gifts)<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1193275985113700/">(rsvp on facebook)</a><h2>Mark Sheppard </h2>—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/MarkSheppardAmbient">https://www.facebook.com/MarkSheppardAmbient</a><h2>Bekka and The I wants</h2>—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/the.i.wants.music.experience">https://www.facebook.com/the.i.wants.music.experience</a><h2>Elegant Trash </h2>—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash">https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash</a><h2>Lowlife Coach</h2>—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564311223708">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564311223708</a><h2>Lost Cosmos </h2>—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lostcosm0s/">https://www.instagram.com/lostcosm0s/</a><h2> Gen 11</h2>—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/GenElevenSF">https://www.facebook.com/GenElevenSF</a><h2>Little Oil ~ Acoustic Between Acts</h2>—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/little_oil_music/">https://www.instagram.com/little_oil_music/</a>

$15 ADVANCE / $18 DAY OF SHOW <h2>RUSSIAN TELEGRAPH</h2>—Named after two adjacent hills in San Francisco, and filled with veterans of the Bay Area music scenes – from punk rock to hip hop, and from jazzy funk to art rock – Russian Telegraph brings you a grooving mix of original music. Co-led by singer-guitarist David James (Afrofunk Experience, the Coup, Spearhead) and clarinetist-vocalist Beth Custer (Trance Mission, Eighty Mile Beach), the group also features trumpeter Chris Grady (Club Foot Orchestra, Tom Waits), keyboardist Jordan Glasgow (Curtis Bumpy, Loveseat Congregation), bassist Keith McArthur (Motherbug, Black Pole), and drummer John Hanes (Actual Trio, Pearl Harbour &amp; the Explosions,).<h2 style="text-align: start"> DOUBLESTROKE</h2>—Doublestroke is an instrumental afro-funky/ world groove quintet. Over its 15 year history the group has been home to many of the Bay Area’s top players, brought together to keep dance floors filled with joyous, hip-shaking grooves. Driving funk, Caribbean rhythms, and buoyant Afrobeat influences simmer in an ecstatic jazz stew for YOU! Doublestroke is:Mark Oi, guitar Myles Boisen, guitar Paul Olguin, bass JordanGlasgow, keyboards j.d. hanes, drums and a badass crew of horn players!<h2>B SIDE GALAXY</h2>—A Cinematic Jukebox. Songs inspired by film noir, Ray Harryhausen, Federico Fellini, Marvel Comics, spies, dreams, romantic chaos, ballet dancers and rebellious sea life!

Russian Telegraph + Double Stroke

Donna’s birthday bash!!! PUNK ROCK KARAOKE - Sing punk rock with a live band! 🧨 Free show 🧨

Punk Band Karaoke - SING PUNK ROCK SONGS WITH A LIVE BAND!

$20 Advance / $25 Day of Show<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/893074588883674/">(rsvp on facebook)</a><h2>BABY SNUFKIN</h2>—Snarling vocals, fiery horns, and an uncompromising rhythm section playing proto punk new wave originals with reckless abandon. BABY SNUFKIN has wreaked havoc in countless underground clubs and filled arenas across the US and Europe.<h2>SCROTE'S DOUBLE BARI SAX ATTACK! feat. Ron Dziubla w/ special guests Brad Brooks and Myles Boisen</h2>—BEAT tour producer SCROTE brings his DOUBLE BARI SAX ATTACK! band featuring Ron Dziubla and special guest BRAD BROOKS and MYLES BOISEN for the first time to the Bay Area. Scrote’s last release, Magnificent Bastard, received rave reviews often described as a modern day mash up of Morphine and Queens Of The Stone Age.

BABY SNUFKIN plus SCROTE'S DOUBLE BARI SAX ATTACK! feat. Ron Dziubla + Brad Brooks 

ciderup presentsSATURDAY NOVEMBER 23RD—<h2>MiSmiths</h2>(Misfits &amp; The Smiths Tribute)<h2>Just Like Heaven</h2>(The Cure Tribute)<h2>Suburban Robots</h2>(Devo Tribute) &amp; DJ FLEDERMAUS==Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$15 Advance / $20 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+

MiSmiths (Misfits & The Smiths Tribute)

ivy room presentsFRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND—<h2>THE MARTY O’REILLY TRIO</h2><h2>MAYA ELISE AND THE GOOD DREAM</h2>—Doors 7:30pm /Show 8:30pm$20 Advance / $25 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+ MARTY O’REILLY—Explaining Marty O’Reilly’s music is like describing a dream. It feels familiar, but at the same time unchartered. His songs sound bluesy but not blues, folk but not folk, soulful but not soul. Marty’s voice is beautiful and unique, his lyrics stark yet lush over gritty electrified guitar, melding beautifully into genre-defying music within the vast definitions of Americana. One can hear an urgency and complexity in the songs, expressing something elemental and perhaps contradictory: love and anger, joy and pain, real and imagined.The live performance is at the core of Marty’s projects. On stage, whether accompanied by a band, or alone, he enters a trance and the music is born again as something new every night. It’s what his followers call “magic”. He goes from raw gospel blues to cinematic epics, from heavy driving grooves to delicately arranged folk songs. Marty leaves the stage out of breath and sweaty, his audience in awe. It's hard to describe, impossible to categorize. Yet people who know the music will try to explain it to you, just as you might struggle to explain a dream in the morning. The details might slip away as you recount them, but the feeling remains. “I started playing music as medicine for myself to feel good and digest some melancholy,” Marty leaves off. “Over time, I realized if music makes me feel good, the people around me who become a part of it will feel good too. It connects us on the same wavelength. I hope to give the world something real and refreshing. MAYA ELISE—Songwriter Maya Elise leads an endearing band whose music is a warm expression of harmonic solace with stories that speak to the vulnerable curiosity of our lives. The sweeping honesty inherent in this group’s music can move a crowd to both silence and jubilation. The band’s self-released album Songs For The Breakdown is the pinnacle of Maya Elise &amp; The Good Dream’s welcoming and genuine folk music to date. For those in need of the soft, optimistic spark of a new friendship, journey or community, Maya Elise &amp; The Good Dream’s Songs For The Breakdown will give you that enriching charge. It’s a musical companion during a time where human connection, collective empathy and artful expression feels paramount.

Marty O'Reilly Trio

$15 ADMISSION<h2>MacArthur Maze</h2>—Independent hip-hop ensemble and crew, Macarthur Maze, combine only the most organic BayArea ingredients to create a powerhouse. Welcome to the Maze!<h2>Dominé Brishawn</h2>—Dominé Brishawn is a GRAMMY accredited artist &amp; vocalist based out of the Bay Area. She is a first-generation Nigerian-American, who was born and raised in Oakland, CA, where she first fell in love with music and true artistry. She began her singing career at church as a youth member, then she went on to study Vocal Music at Oakland School for the Arts (OSA). During her time at OSA, she was a part of several choirs and ensembles and became a Founding member of the Award-winning A cappella group, Vocal Rush.After graduating from OSA in 2012, Dominé attended Fisk University, where she studied Psychology, Music, and Vocal Performance. Within a year of being at Fisk, she became Director of the Fisk University's Women's Ensemble and Section Leader of the Alto section in the University Choir. She went on several choir tours with both groups, and later in her college career, she became a member of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. It is with the Fisk Jubilee Singers that Dominé won her first Grammy as a credited ensemble Vocalist on the album "Celebrating Fisk" for the 63rd Annual Grammy Celebration.Dominé has recently reemerged to pursue her independent career as an RnB/Soul Artist. She has a sound that is unlike no other; her artistic vision is to be known for her intricate harmonies, vocal production, vivid storytelling, and lyricism. She wants her listeners to feel and heal from the words she writes, and her vocal melodies.

MacArthur Maze Friendsgiving

ivy room presentsWEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20TH—<h2>HELEN GILLET w/ SCOTT AMENDOLA</h2>(first come first serve, partially seated show with very limited reserve seating)—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm $20 Admission (GA first come first serve, partially seated plus with standing room)$25 limited reserve seating— IVY ROOM 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/843795324601903/">rsvp on facebook</a>) HELEN GILLET—Helen Gillet is a musician, composer, cellist, singer (Belgian French &amp; English), improviser and looping artist. Her prolific career has won her awards of Offbeat Best of the Beat, Gambit Big Easy Awards, featured artist at the New Orleans Jazz Museum and has been nominated three times, most recently in 2023, as a rising star in Downbeat Magazine's Critics Poll. She has played, recorded with many musicians over the past 20 years, including members of the Sun Ra Arkestra, AACM (Chicago), ICP (Holland), Members of Morphine, Kidd Jordan, Marianne Faithful, Cassandra Wilson, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis, Steve Earle, Iron &amp; Wine (North America Tour 2018), Zachary Richard, opened up as a solo artist for Les Claypool at the Orpheum Theatre in New Orleans in 2003 and Jeff Tweedy at Lincoln Center in 2019. She has performed at a variety of festivals and venues worldwide including the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Dark MOFO Festival in Tasmania, Darwin World Music Festival, New Orleans Jazz Festival, New Direction Cello Society Festival at Berkeley College of Music, Kennedy Center and at The Big Ears Music Festival in 2024 and many more.Helen Gillet is a singer-songwriter and surrealist-archeologist exploring synthesized sounds, texture, and rhythm using an acoustic cello. For someone with her varied background, New Orleans, with its mix of cultures and musics, seemed like a natural place to call home.Born in Belgium, and raised in Singapore from the ages of 2 to 11, Helen Gillet was routinely shuttled between the homelands of her Belgian father and American mother planting the notion that a healthy ecosystem in life and art is one of immense variety. Over the years, working in New Orleans with musicians of all stripes, from avant-garde jazz and classical to pop and funk, Gillet has developed a singular polyglot style. The core of her work is solo performance with live looping, layering cello parts and vocal lines. Rhythmic figures emerge with bowed or plucked ostinatos or a variety of rubbing and slapping on the body of the cello, then enhanced with melodies played or sung in her haunting alto. Her mixed musical vocabulary is commensurate with her disparate travels — French chanson of the 1940s, Belgian folk tunes sung in Walloon, a mix of rock and punk from the likes of PJ Harvey and X-Ray Spex, and her own affecting originals, like audience favorite “Julien,” sung in a mix of French and English.Gillet’s solo performance is known for its enigmatic quality as she fabricates each song with innovative use of the cello and true mastery of live looping technology.SCOTT AMENDOLA—For Scott Amendola, the drum kit isn’t so much an instrument as a musical portal. As an ambitious composer, savvy bandleader, electronics explorer, first-call accompanist and capaciously creative foil for some of the world’s most inventive musicians, Amendola applies his wide-ranging rhythmic virtuosity to a vast array of settings. His closest musical associates include guitarists Charlie Hunter, Nels Cline, and Jeff Parker, Hammond B-3 organist Wil Blades, violinist Jenny Scheinman, saxophonist Phillip Greenlief, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, bassists Trevor Dunn, and Todd Sickafoose, players who have each forged a singular path within and beyond the realm of jazz.While rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area scene, Amendola has woven a dense and far-reaching web of bandstand relationships that tie him to influential artists in jazz, blues, rock and new music. A potent creative catalyst, the Berkeley-based drummer is the nexus for a disparate community of musicians stretching from Los Angeles and Seattle to Chicago and New York. Whatever the context, Amendola possesses a gift for twisting musical genres in unexpected directions.Over a career spanning more than three decades, Amendola has forged deep ties across the country, and throughout the world. As an ambitious composer, savvy bandleader, electronics explorer, first-call accompanist, and capaciously creative foil for some of the world’s most inventive musicians, Amendola applies his wide-ranging rhythmic virtuosity to a vast array of settings.“Nobody fuses like Scott Amendola – he’s not pandering, he just loves to rock, and freak out, and write actual tunes, and improvise, and devise a space where great musicians can explode.” Greg Burk, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://metaljazz.com">metaljazz.com</a>Scott’s involved in various working bands including: The Scott Amendola Trio, Scott Amendola Band, Charlie Hunter/Scott Amendola Duo, The Nels Cline Singers, Nels Cline and Scott Amendola are Stretch Woven, Amendola vs. Blades, Invisible Bird, and Mike Patton’s Mondo Cane.

Helen Gillet w/ Scott Amendola

ivy room presentsSUNDAY NOVEMBER 17TH—<h2>POLLY GENIUS</h2>(pj harvey tribute)<h2>GLOBAL SPIDER COMMUNITY</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086409520092">—</a>Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:00pm$15 Admission—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany •&nbsp;21+ Polly Genius— East Bay 90’s era Vaccination Records recording artists, local art rockers tribute to PJ Harvey Global Spider Community—After years spent winning folks over with the ethereal soundscapes of the critically acclaimed Ramona the Pest and the twang inspired stylings of Loretta Lynch and El Mirage, Val Esway is back with a new project, Global Spider Community, and new recording, No One Ever Said This Would Be Pretty.​Global Spider Community is a joint effort co-piloted by producer and veteran Bay area troubadour Danny Allen, whose stellar guitar playing and sonic footprint can be heard throughout. The recording also features Jason Slota (Thao and the Get Down) on drums, Wil Hendricks (Edith Frost, The Lofty Pillars) on bass, and a guest appearance by John Shiurba (Eskimo, The Molecules) on guitar.This body of work is a bit of a departure from Val’s recent offerings, weaving gracefully choreographed paths between power pop and sweet, full-hearted melancholy, occasionally swerving into nihilistic pop, Laurel Canyon country, and good ol’ post-punk.Val’s unflinching honesty, heart on sleeve vocals, and inimitable songwriting are the glue that holds it all together.The mood is equal parts surly and somber. The theme that runs through it all is trying to find light in the midst of darkness, mourning loss and letting go of what you’d hoped for - and then accepting what is, picking yourself up and dusting yourself off. Discovering that despite being in the midst of failure and chaos, that it is possible to find a home in the middle of the wreckage and sink into your perfectly imperfect skin.

Polly Genius (pj harvey tribute) + Global Spider Community

ivy room presentsSATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH—HAROLD RAY AND EAST SIDE DYNAMITEBIG BLUE SOUL REVUE—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$15 Advance* / $18 Door—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/490732910145034/">rsvp on facebook</a>)HAROLD RAY AND EAST SIDE DYNAMITE—Florida to Oakland transplant Harold Ray, aka Jason Morgan is an American soul-singer/performer. Equal parts master showman and work-a-day hero, Harold Ray gained local-fame in his early bands Harold Ray Live in Concert, Eastbay Grease and Total BS. His current list of rock-and-roll hot shots, East Side Dynamite are determined to light the fuse to the grooves, and a blasting cap for your moves. Pick up the phone: high energy, soul-drenched rock and roll is stalking you!BIG BLUE SOUL REVUE—Big Blu Soul Revue bring the soul of San Francisco to the live stage. With an extreme passion for 60’s and 70’s soul, funk, rhythm and blues, the band shares their music influenced by legends like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Etta James, Bill Withers and many more. Their latest release, Tongue &amp; Groovin’, displays the band’s love of classic sounds with a fresh and dynamic approach.The band formed in late 2014, by longtime Bay Area guitarist/vocalist, Jason Movrich. The band is comprised of a group of top-notch musicians, featuring the amazing vocal powerhouse, Lydia Walker.The band has performed throughout the West Coast to enthusiastic audiences at festivals like the Stern Grove Festival, Gilroy Garlic Festival, Bay Area Blues Festival, For the Funk of It Festival, and famed Northern California venues such as The Masonic Auditorium, Great American Music Hall, Blue Note Napa, Slim’s, Yoshi’s, Sweetwater Music Hall and many more. The band has shared stages and co-bills with The Revolution (Prince’s band), Fred Wesley (former band leader of James Brown’s band), Glen David Andrews, and recently as the backing band for actor/musician Jim Belushi.

Harold Ray and East Side Dynamite plus Big Big Blue Soul Revue

the back 40 artz foundation presents SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH—<h2>THE BACK 40 ARTZ SPRING BAZAAR</h2>Original art, and art prints, music, jewelry, mosaics, textiles,ceramics, and much, much more!!!—12pm-4:30pm No CoverMusic by Shane Otis—IVY ROOM 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany •&nbsp;21+THE BACK 40 ART COLLECTIVE—In the vibrant tapestry of the San Francisco Bay Area's art scene, The Back 40 Art Collective emerges as a dynamic force, weaving together diverse talents and fostering a community of creativity and friendship. Founded by a group of artists and friends who share a passion for artistic expression, The Back 40 Art Collective embodies the spirit of collaboration and support.Nestled within the rich cultural landscape of the Bay Area, The Back 40 Art Collective draws inspiration from the eclectic energy and artistic diversity that defines the region. Each member brings a unique perspective and artistic medium to the collective, ranging from the intricate beauty of collage to the vibrant hues of mosaic, the intricate craftsmanship of textile art, and the delicate elegance of jewelry making.Bound by a shared commitment to mutual support and encouragement, the members of The Back 40 Art Collective champion each other's artistic endeavors, serving as both collaborators and cheerleaders on the creative journey. Through regular gatherings and collaborative projects, they cultivate an environment where artistic visions flourish and friendships deepen.At the heart of The Back 40 Art Collective's mission is the promotion and celebration of their collective work. Through curated art and craft shows, as well as pop-up events throughout the Bay Area, they showcase the breadth and depth of their artistic talents, inviting audiences to explore and engage with their creations.Beyond the confines of traditional art spaces, The Back 40 Art Collective brings art to unexpected places, infusing everyday spaces with creativity and inspiration. Whether transforming a neighborhood retail space into a temporary art gallery or partnering with a local bar for a pop-up craft fair, they strive to make art accessible and inclusive, enriching the community with their boundless imagination and passion for creativity.As they continue to evolve and grow, The Back 40 Art Collective remains steadfast in their dedication to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where artists can thrive and artistic expression knows no bounds. With each brushstroke, stitch, and bead, they weave together the threads of friendship and creativity, leaving an indelible mark on the vibrant tapestry of the Bay Area's art scene.​Contact us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:back40artz@gmail.com">back40artz@gmail.com</a>

The Back 40 Artz Bazaar

ivy room presentsFRIDAY NOVEMBER 15TH----<h2>CHICK JAGGER</h2><h2>THE AUDACITY</h2><h2>REWINDER</h2>----Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$15 Admission----IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+----(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2497550213771511/">rsvp on facebook</a>)CHICK JAGGER —Chick Jagger is a group of passionate musicians with a shared obsession with the Rolling Stones. The band is known for their captivating and engaging stage act as well as infusing fresh energy into the songs that have served as the soundtrack of people's lives for decades. Well versed in playing and performing classic Rolling Stones tunes, the band also indulges their inner Stones fan as well as lovers of deep cuts with renditions of rarities, b-sides, and full album performances.THE AUDACITY—Estro punk covers and originals - not your mother's covers! All mom band from the East Bay.REWINDER—80s new wave featuring members of Trans Pecos Dept of Dust &amp; Wire plus Lucy &amp; The Long Haul and more!

Chick Jagger + The Audacity + Rewinder

ivy room presentsTHURSDAY NOVEMBER 14TH—<h2>KYRA GORDON</h2>Album Release Show for “Traveler“w/ Bryan Dean, Roger Rocha and Brian Rodvien<h2>LONESTARS COLLECTIVE</h2>(closing)<h2>MAKE NO BONES</h2>(opening)—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$18 Advance / $22 Door—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/396809666753031/">rsvp on facebook</a>) <h2> KYRA GORDON</h2>—If you wandered into a Kyra Gordon show, you’d be struck by the powerful vocals, deft touch on the keyboard, and command of the room. Watching her perform original songs with disarmingly personal lyrics, punctuated with spoken tales from her extensive travels, you’d feel the conviction of a singer, songwriter, and storyteller with a firm grasp of her creative voice, an artist who has arrived. Gordon has performed nationally and internationally; recognized for her recent work all over the Bay Area, she is well known to audiences for ‘Loving Janis,’ a one woman show she created as a tribute to two of her formative influences, Janis Joplin and Janis Ian. Her debut album ‘Soul Of A Showgirl’ garnered rave reviews for its incisive lyrics and beguiling melodies. It received national airplay and charted #1 on the RMR’s top 50 Americana Country Albums in Aug ‘22. She is headed into her seventh national house concert tour, and her upcoming sophomore release ‘Traveler’ is out everywhere this November. <h2> LONESTARS COLLECTIVE</h2>—"Lonestars Collective" are a funk driven sonic party bus. Imagine a mix of Snarky Puppy, the Meters and Grey Boy Allstars <h2> MAKE NO BONES</h2>—Make No Bones is a musical project of Austin James Hicks based in Oakland, CA. It’s like folk meets punk at a bar, then they end up having a few too many and hooking up with pop. Sometimes he’s got a band, sometimes it’s just him. Either way, it’s best if you make no bones about it.

Kyra Gordon (album release)

$17 Advance / $22 Door(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1519727125310740/">rsvp on facebook</a>)<h2> SCOTT PEMBERTON</h2>—Scott Pemberton’s sound is much like the vibe of his native Portland: freaky, fun and just the right amount of weird. The best way to categorize his music is with the moniker “Timber Rock”. Scott naturally applies his own lens/stamp to the sounds of the Pacific North West, the region he has always called home. The deep jazz, NW rock/grunge, blues roots and the west coast funk. It’s all there, and often all in the same song. Listeners are finding this honest, original and to-the-point music refreshing and fun. The mastery of his guitar playing combined with the fun recklessness of his songwriting show that the rules of songwriting and playing the guitar no longer exist for him. Scott plays with the uninhibited joy and intensity of someone who recognizes that every time we make music is an honor and a gift.<h2>RADIO VELOSO </h2>—RADIO VELOSO forge a sound that brings to mind a 70’s movie soundtrack set against the modern-day backdrop of their San Francisco home. The instrumental quartet intertwines afro-funk psychedelia, 90’s hip hop and 60’s soul with roots that can be traced back to artists like Money Mark, The Budos Band, and Tommy Guerrero.The four members share a musical camaraderie spanning over a decade, with the unique sound of RV emerging from those experiences. Three self-released EPs paved the way for the sound that would become the group’s first full length album “…and Other Subjects”, released in June of 2024.

Scott Pemberton O Theory

ivy room presentsMONDAY NOVEMBER 11THASH’S GOING AWAY SHOW!—<h2>ASH POWELL POST AGE</h2><h2>OXIDE</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$12 Adv* / $15 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/885168346546197/">rsvp on facebook</a>)ASH POWELL—Accompanied by vintage tones, cinematic symphonies and honest acoustics, Bound to Nowhere is singer-songwriter Ash Powell’s introductory debut. While bringing her listeners on a beautiful journey through the landscapes and experiences of her life, Powell delivers contemporary Americana classics to the forefront of today’s music, blending influences of Brandi Carlile and Patti Smith with her uniquely discovered sense of self. The 28-year old queer musician was raised in Franklin, Tennessee but drifted through many places across the country since then, looking for answers but gaining the knowledge she needed without knowing it. Bound to Nowhere is about movement: the physical and metaphorical notion of moving from one place, person, chapter to another and carrying a piece of those individual adventures with you forever.–Dominique GomezPOST AGE—"Post Age" is an indie rock power trio. Marrying hypnotic Ginger Baker rhythms and Renaissance-inspired vocal harmonies through the magic of overdriven vacuum tubes, bandmates Ash Powell, Emily Studden, and Rob Dietrich enmesh their Nashville, Los Angeles, and Bay Area roots. If the subject is the pursuit of genuine human connection in an indifferent world, the passionate and woefully underpaid substitute faculty is Post Age.OXIDE (FEAT. ASH POWELL)—Oakland based trio making loud and sometimes pretty noises.

Ash Powell + Post Age + Oxide

ivy room presentsSUNDAY NOVEMBER 10TH—<h2>LYDIA LUNCH</h2><h2>THE SCRIVENERS Feat. Myles Boisen, Safa Shokrai &amp; Tim Rowe —- Doors 3:30pm / Show 4:00pm</h2>$17 ADV* / $23 DOOR<hr>—-IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1206429453928230/">rsvp on facebook</a>)---LYDIA LUNCH returns to Albany's Ivy Room to present Verbal Burlesque, a series of naughty spoken word tales.-Lydia Lunch, recipient of Fellowship in 2022 for her contribution to Contemporary Music from Middle Tennessee State University, one of the nation’s oldest and largest archives devoted to preserving and studying the full scope of American Popular Music.---Lydia Lunch was voted by Time Out magazine as one of the most influential performers to have emerged from New York City. She has taught workshops in Performance Art at The San Francisco Art Institute, along side Meredith Monk as part of Living Voice in Ghent Belgium. She has produced spoken word records, curated performance series in America and Europe, worked with dozens of luminaries in film, music and literature. She has written seven books translated into multiple languages, released over thirty LPS, and continues to be a driving force in art, music and literature and her special forte—performance.---No other artist of the 20th century has fought, forged, punched, and sculpted their own artistic vision in such a uniquely original way. Defying categorization, Lydia Lunch has actively conquered new territories and gained international recognition for the innovative quality of her work. Through music, books, spo- ken word performances, film, video, photography, poetry and a multitude of creative endeavors, she has proven to be one of the most daring artists of the current era. Sexual icon, radical and unclassifiable, Lunch has never ceased to denounce conformism, the exploitation of misery, American politics and vio- lence against women. Her spirit of revolt, her independence, and her prolific collaborations continue to influence new generations of artists.---Queen of No Wave, muse of The Cinema of Transgression, writer, musician, poet, spoken word artist and photographer, continues to tour the world in a variety of mediums. A rabid collaborator she continues to re-lease new music as well as reissuing classic material from her vast catalogue of written and musical works. She is currently working with Italian label Radiation Records who have recently re-issued LPS of Teenage Je- sus and the Jerks, 1313 and Honeymoon in Red and her seminal recording Queen of Siam. Since 2019 she has been hosting a weekly podcast, The Lydian Spin, with over 240 episodes as of Feb 2024, that features musicians, artists, writers and filmmakers in conversation.--Her decades long career is the subject of The War is Never Over, a fea- ture length documentary by Beth B –which toured the UK and Europe in the summer and fall of 2021-2023 and is available through Kino Lorber Films. Her new documentary Artists - Depression, Anxiety, and Rage - a series of in depth interviews with musicians, writers and visual artists who through art have managed to overcome their childhood trau- mas premiered in Italy in Nov 2023, and continues to tour the USA and Europe. Featuring Shirley Manson of Garbage, Eugene Robinson of Oxbow, JG Thirlwell, Ron Athey, Bryan Lewis Saunders and many others.---The passion of her fury is the best testimony to her lack of cynicism. —Jim Farber, New York Daily News---Lydia Lunch Performance HighlightsPalais de Tokyo, ParisHammer Museum, Los AngelesCity Lights Bookstore, San FranciscoCaixa Forum, BarcelonaAll Tomorrow's Parties, United Kingdom University of Valencia, SpainSoo Visual Arts Center, Los AngelesJoe's Pub Public Theater, NYCTheàtre Gerard Philippe, ParisBelfast Cathedral Arts Festival, IrelandMuseu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona, Spain Absolute Poetry Festival Monfalcone, Italy Centro de Artes Espectàculos Mataro, Spain Centro de Artes Espectàculos Portalegre, PortugalCentro de Artes Espectàculos Mamede Guimaráes, Portugal Museum Of Modern Art Lodz, PolandExodus Festival Ljubljana, SloveniaMAK Vienna, AustriaStrasbourg Museum Contemporary Art, FranceThyssen Bornemisza Contemporary Museum, Vienna, Austria University of Chicago, Paris, FranceTheatre Garonne, Toulouse, FranceKulturehaus Bucharest, HungaryHenie Onstad Kunstsenter, Oslo, NorwayMuseum of Modern Art, Stockholm, SwedenUniversity of Chicago, Paris<h2>THE SCRIVENERS</h2>—feat.Myles Boisen - guitarSafa Shokrai - acoustic bassTim Rowe - drums

LYDIA LUNCH returns to Ivy Room to present Verbal Burlesque

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PRIVATE PARTY

cider up shows presentsFRIDAY NOVEMBER 8TH—<h2>MDC WHITE TRASH DEBUTANTES CLASS OF 77 CRITICAL RESPONSE</h2>—Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm$18 Advance / $23 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+Millions of Dead Cops, Millions of Damn Christians, Millions of Dead Capitalists,Millions of Dead Congressmen, Millions of Dead Children, Missile Destroyed Civilization, Multi-Death Corporation, Male Dominated Culture, Marine Death Corps,Magnus Dominus Corpus*****M.D.C. is a musical and political organization always striving to make intelligent, powerful, political statements that scream loudly against political insanity and social malignancy, addressing oppression and the human condition. Their originality challenges and often rivals, with their distinctly blunt and radical views, some of the most iconic bands of the past-and-present punk scene often littered with meaningless personal topical babble. (Just ask the die-hard fans.) M.D.C. undoubtedly influenced many bands of today, evident in many modern anti-government and anti-oppression oriented groups, as early American Punk folklore blazoned its course through the past 35 years. M.D.C. was on the cover of the FIRST issue of Maximum Rock’n’Roll, which also includes a band interview. They have had major articles in Playboy, Spin, Sounds, and interviews far too numerous to count in local papers and fanzines across the globe. As an integral part of early American Punk folklore, it is not surprising to find references to M.D.C. in the annals of punk history and beyond the boundaries of mainstream music culture–their honorable mention in the alternative duo They Might Be Giants’ song “Rhythm Section Want Ad” and the “Millions of Dead Cops” album ranking #7 on Kurt Cobain’s all-time favorite list are two interesting examples. M.D.C. forged strong friendships and allies through their years of touring such as The Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, Ian McKay of Minor Threat, Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman of Rancid, Green Day, and Dave Grohl, to name a few. M.D.C. is active in a number of good causes, recently speaking against the jailing of anarchist Chris Plummer, and more. They have organized and participated in countless benefits for grassroots movements, from the Native American Big Mountain to Food Not Bombs, and have continually campaigned with their best efforts in the furtherance of a better world. As of 2014, Millions of Dead Cops, a.k.a. M.D.C., is comprised of two original members, Dave Dictor on vocals and Ron “x-con ron” Posner on guitar, along with “Mad Mike” Smith (Brother Spud, No Red Flags) on bass and Jesse Cobb (Valid Effort, Embrace The Kill) on drums. Having just toured the U.S. extensively and a stint in Australia and New Zealand, M.D.C. has just signed with Beer City Skateboards and Records. Many remastered reissues will be coming out on vinyl, CD, and as digital downloads. Also a full line of softwoods as well as some surprises are all in the works. M.D.C. has also been working on its newest full-length release with about two dozen new songs to choose from, so the future ahead looks bright for one of the Pioneers of Hardcore Punk Rock. WHITE TRASH DEBUTANTES—Punk rock has always had its socio-political agitators as well as bands that simply wanted to entertain; White Trash Debutantes are a perfect example of the latter. Formed in San Francisco in 1989, the female-led (though not entirely female) outfit hasn't inundated listeners with serious political or social messages -- its specialty has been wild, rowdy, trashy, decadent, over-the-top fun. Debutantes, who are led by singer Ginger Coyote, have always favored an amusing, tongue-in-cheek approach; their material is as humorous as it is in-your-face. The Californians love to poke fun at pop culture, and occasionally, their songs have employed kinky S&amp;M/dominatrix imagery (including "Crack of the Whip" and "Whipping Boy"), but always in a humorous and ironic fashion. In 1991, Faith No More bassist Bill Gould produced their EP, San Francisco, for Alternative Tentacles. The 1990s also found Debutantes (who once invited the controversial Olympic skater Tonya Harding to join the band) recording albums or singles for various indie labels, including Teen Rebel, Desperate Attempt, Beer City, and 206 (which, in 1996, released their full-length album It's Raw...But You Live for It). After playing the Bay Area scene for over a decade, Debutantes moved to Los Angeles in 2000. Since its formation in 1989, the band has had its share of personnel changes; one former member is bassist Gwynne Kahn, who has also been with the Pandoras. In 2000, Debutantes' part-female, part-male lineup included Coyote, Tonia Bodley, and Rhiannon Pollock on vocals, Jake Goldman on guitar, Dan Humes on bass, and Johny Sosa on drums. 2001 found Debutantes recording seven songs for the Orange Peal release What's It All About?, a split CD that also contains seven songs by fellow punk combo Cell Block 5.~ Alex Henderson, Rovi CLASS. OF 77—CLASS OF ’77 is a band that has been to the rodeo, and rocked it! It is a tribute to the Punk Explosion of 1977 that reinvented and saved Rock music. The term Punk was coined about the music that exploded that year and blew away the cobwebs of the early Seventies’ scene. Class of ’77 honors the bands and the music that drove that cultural explosion. The music was created for “Outcasts and Artists,” and we adhere to that model. We celebrate the music of bands like: The Clash, The Dead Boys, The Damned, The Ramones, Early Blondie, Generation X, Johnny Thunders, and much more… People have responded to our live performance from the get-go; singing along, pogoing, revisiting a time of anarchy and energy. We interpret these songs in a way that is fresh and sonic, yet remains true to the spirit of its time. Our collective stage presence is energetic and fun. You will leave humming the tunes. But it all comes back to chemistry, and a reawakening of a revolution. It is still music for the outcast and artist in every one of us. CRITICAL RESPONSE—

ivy room presentsTHURSDAY NOVEMBER 7TH—<h2>THAT BAND FRANK SHARKMOUTH</h2><h2>NICK PIM</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm$12 Adv* / $15 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/459083960065068/">rsvp on facebook</a>)THAT BAND FRANK—THAT BAND FRANK is a protest folk-punk ensemble from Oakland, CA and Valparaíso, Chile. As restless wanderers and critics of empire, KC, Nate, KXX and Will feel soul-rooted solidarity against all forms of systemic oppression. THAT BAND FRANK weaves together soaring melodies, driving rhythms, shimmering harmonies, and emotional narratives unafraid to reckon with our current dystopia and discuss the challenges and the beauty of sharing this world with our fellow humans and robots in peace.SHARKMOUTH—Sharkmouth is California's funkiest jazz punk trio.&nbsp; Featuring Joshua James Jackson on bass, Libby on drums and Nate Dittle on keyboards.&nbsp; They'll cuddle your kitties and accompany your dinosaurs to the outer reaches of space.NICK PIM—Nick Pim is a trippy cat who writes trippy songs. You'll never hear the best ones because they flew in and out before being caught. What's left is a collection of wry details and human optimism. Raised in Sonoma, lives in SF.

That Band Frank w/ Sharkmouth

BANG THE BAY presentsEvery First and Third Wednesday’sEARLY SHOW!!!! WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6TH—<h2>OUT OF THE RING</h2><h2>THEM CREATURES</h2><h2>ANGRY AZTECS</h2><h2>SACRIPLOITICAL</h2><h2>ELEGANT TRASH</h2><h2>CAN’T</h2><h2>MONARCHY OF ROSES</h2>—Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$10 Admission / $20 VIP*(*VIP includes a grab bag full of cool stuff! incl A CD, pins, stickers, patches,T-shirts and other new monthly gifts)—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/7829268653798831/">rsvp on facebook</a>)~ Monarchy of Roses ~<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/officialmonarchyofroses/">https://www.instagram.com/officialmonarchyofroses/</a>~ Can't ~<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093379282696">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093379282696</a>~ Elegant Trash ~<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash">https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash</a>~ Sacripolitical ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Sacripolitical">https://www.facebook.com/Sacripolitical</a>~ Angry Aztecs ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087375056380">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087375056380</a>~Them Creatures ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ThemCreatures">https://www.facebook.com/ThemCreatures</a>~ Out Of The Ring ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095340305700">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095340305700</a>

BANG THE BAY!  - EVERY 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY'S 

<h2>Club Guillotine &nbsp;- Election Day 2024</h2>WATCH PARTY / BEHEADING PARTY / BLOOD BATH&nbsp;CATHARSIS PARTYTUESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH—Doors 5:00pm$20ADV / $25 DAY OF SHOW —-lVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1262154051463318/">rsvp on facebook</a>) Club GuillotinePresented by Victoria Victrola—Hosts: Ifn Whendy &amp; Ma ShugganuttzDJs: Die Wies &amp; Dakota PendentPerformers: Polly Amber Ross &amp; Ashanti AltovesePuppets by Shadow Circus Creature Theatre&nbsp;"Dance. Lose your head. We'll treat you like royalty." Club Guillotine is a dance club with a midnight Guillotine Stage Show complete with beheadings, sing alongs, performances, and SO MUCH BLOOD. We dare you to wear your finest ivory.CATHARSIS COMMUNITY CARNAGE&nbsp;

Club Guillotine  - Election Day 2024 WATCH PARTY / BEHEADING PARTY / BLOOD BATH CATHARSIS PARTY

ivy room presentsSUNDAY NOVEMBER 3RD—<h2>Abigail Austin Lucas</h2><h2>The Secret Emchee Society</h2><h2>Lady Starbeast</h2>—Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:00pm$12 Advance* / $15 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany •&nbsp;21+ Abigail Austin Lucas/ — Over the last two decades, the name Abigail Austin Lucas has become synonymous with emotionally impactful, intellectual songwriting, and unparalleled live performances. Consumed by an overdeveloped sense of wanderlust as a young person, the critically-acclaimed Bloomington, Indiana-bred artist spent their formative years in the driver’s seat of various beaten-up Ford Econolines. Burning through countless miles and living the world over, Austin calls “home” everywhere from the American West Coast to the central states of the European continent.As a young person, Abigail Austin worshipped a diverse mixture of Classic Rock, Country, Punk, Psychedelic Folk, and Mountain Music and has made a career by successfully fusing these disparate influences into something uniquely their own. Austin, known as a “songwriter’s songwriter,” has been a fixture in the worlds of Alternative Country and Folk Punk, having toured with everyone from Willie Nelson, Brent Cobb, Face To Face, Frank Turner, Lavender Country, Nathaniel Rateliff, Chuck Ragan, Dawes, Langhorne Slim, Joe Pug, John Moreland, Lucero, andmany others.Abigail Austin’s long history in the DIY punk scene forged an uncompromising attitude towards the way their art should be presented to the world. Although a desire to do things on their own terms has inspired countless artists over the years, their iconoclastic heart has often found them running afoul of music industry executives. Nevertheless, Austin’s place is now where it always has been, at the forefront of a cultural zeitgeist. Uplifting and expanding on the traditions of American Roots Music, while holding true to the attitude and ethics of political Hardcore and Indie underground–the lifeblood that runs through their veins.Praise for Abigail Austin Lucas… The Secret Emchy Society—"With a casual Bakersfield-rockabilly blend, Secret Emchy Society once again captivates anyone within earshot." - Americana HighwaysSecret Emchy Society has been named by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://TheBoot.com">TheBoot.com</a> as one of the Ten Queer Country Bands for Real Country Music Fans to Listen To, a quadruple nominee for Best Live Band by the Bay Area Reporter, is featured in the documentary Lavender Outlaws, and landed in End of Year 'Best Of' lists from No Depression, Concert Hopper, and the Atlanta Auditory Association. Their raw, honest, and authentic listening experience is a welcome middle finger to modern country, offering up a brand of smoke-filled honky-tonk that's traditional as they come -- albeit delivered with a fiery, punk disposition.Lead singer Cindy Emch, sometimes known as the 'First Lady of Queer Country' is known for her distinct voice and ability to blend Americana, California Country, Hellbilly, Goth, and Honky Tonk, spinning radically distinctive tales from her singular perspective. NoDepression says "One could describe Emch as if Nick Cave had grown up in Bakersfield with a dynamic swagger that could part the Red Sea." Lady Starbeast—Defying traditional genre and embodying idiosyncrasy, Oakland-based dark pop artists Ilana and Marc Martell join forces to form the project, Lady Starbeast. Ilana is the songwriter and vocalist; Marc creates the instrumentation; and together they record and produce. Ilana combines sultry, powerful vocals with operatic background harmonies, dark, eerie, and intricate melodies and a wild, irreverent spirit that evokes the likes of Amy Winehouse and Billie Eilish. Her lyrical content explores the introspective particularities of mental health, while using a broad lens to remark on the human condition. Marc’s dramatic electro-pop instrumentation gives the listener a glimpse into the inner-workings of their minds and hearts, making for a raucous and haunting experience.

 Abigail Austin Lucas + The Secret Emchy Society +  Lady Starbeast

ivy room presentsSUNDAY NOVEMBER 3RD—<h2>TRET FURE</h2>(performing 2 sets)—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+$20 ADMISSION2pm doors / 3pm show (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1167104167656659/">rsvp on facebook</a>) TRET FURE—Tret Fure is an award-winning singer songwriter whose music demonstrates a willingness to confront the most pressing issues of our day with courage, compassion and a deep sense of humanity. Her songs speak to the heart and the soul. Her new album Lavender Moonshine is very much in that tradition: timely, compelling, provocative and tender.Ron Cooke – Founder/Director: A Still Small Voice 4U Inc “I have always been a fan of Tret’s live shows at Godfrey Daniels over many years, but, listening to her latest CD Lavender Moonshine, I come away in awe of her prowess as a studio artist. Besides the broad themes of the songs themselves (addressing current social issues while serving up some lovely love songs), I was struck by how rich the production values are: creative, yet simple instrumentation, nice backing vocals and arrangements. Above it all stands Tret’s expressive and velvety vocals. Tret is a master at this and has put together an impressive collection of great songs with a sound that tickles my mind and ears.”Dave Fry – radio programmer, former Artistic Director of Godfrey Daniels.

Tret Fure

dj sid presley and ivy room presentSATURDAY NOVEMBER 2ND—<h2>THE JACKETS THE CONTROL FREAKS</h2><h2>THE GREASY GILLS</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$17 Advance / $22 Door—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+ THE JACKETS—Just when you thought Garage Rock had reached its limits, The Jackets have breathed new life into the genre, propelling it into the future with their own blend of '60s influences, punk attitude, and psychedelia. Hailing from Switzerland, this female-fronted trio has gained worldwide recognition for their electrifying live performances, amassing a large and devoted fan base since their formation in 2008.Led by the charismatic Jackie Brutsche (AKA Jack Torera) on vocals and guitar, Chris Rosales on drums and Samuel Schmidiger on bass, The Jackets form a raw and tight-knit three piece whose energetic performances make each concert an unforgettable event. But The Jackets are not just musicians. They're multi-dimensional artists who explore film, theatre, visual art, and storytelling, all of which find expression in their artwork, lyrics, and music videos. Their creative pursuits enrich their overall artistic vision, adding depth and complexity to their captivating sound.Since 2008, The Jackets have brought their high energy live performances to stages throughout Europe playing at some of the most well-known festivals in the genre and America where they have toured the East and West coast of the USA several times including stops in Canada and Mexico. THE CONTROL FREAKS —The Control Freaks, led by Greg Lowery - the man who created such legendary bands as Supercharger, The Rip Offs, The Infections, and The Zodiac Killers and, in his spare time, ran the legendary Rip Off Records label! - along with his latest band of misfits and ne'er-do-wells has laid down sound to tke over the town.. THE GREASY GILLS—Three creatures playing high octwang instrumental rock 'n' roll music.

The Jackets

(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/8530908073628113/">rsvp on facebook</a>)<h2> WESTERLY</h2>Americana Rock &amp; RollWesterly is an indie-folk, rock band formed around the songs of singer and guitarist Sterling Spence. Originating in the San Francisco Bay Area, the five-piece has spread across the state and performs regularly in both the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Storytellers at heart, Westerly writes about spirituality, love, and the state of the world. Though they integrate roots influences, the band is expressly not a retrospective. Their sound brings contemporary flourishes that often give nod to the R&amp;B, punk, and indie rock scenes that have characterized the West Coast musical landscape of free love, passion, and protest.With three EPs and three full-length albums under their belt, Westerly has actively played live and toured, gracing clubs, bars, coffee shops, radio stations, old folks homes and circus tents. The band’s original songs and dynamic performances are known to get a crowd on their feet and dancing, melt faces with screaming guitar solos and deliver crowds to tears with its intimate songwriting and heartfelt performances.Westerly’s lineup includes Sterling Spence (lead vocals, guitar), Scott Wilson (lead guitar), Mike Bond (drums), Shiva Garshasbi (vocals), Jeff Peck (bass), and Jake Nickless (keys). The band has been featured extensively on Bay Area radio stations including KPFA, KALW, KALX, and Mutiny Radio and are beloved regular performers in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles scenes.<h2> GRAPEFRUIT MOON</h2>Grapefruit Moon provides an eclectic mix of Americana and folk.<h2> BIGELOW’S TREEHOUSE</h2>Since 2008, the Bay Area’s own Bigelow’s Treehouse has been setting the tension of the modern world to a bopping beat.Armed with a cocktail of guilt, delusion, and fizzy water, they shuffle their way through nervous funk…eighties-tinged alt Brit rock…and cinematic Real Book surf dub jazz trip hop.Bigelow’s Treehouse has been redefining dad rock for a generation of slackers who still look to bands for answers to questions that nobody asked.

Westerly

<h2> MADELINE KENNEY</h2>—Oakland’s Madeline Kenney bounds toward the unknown on her iridescent third album, Sucker’s Lunch, the follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed Perfect Shapes. The songs swell and lament, expanding the idea of a love song into something more grounded in self-awareness and philosophy than blind devotion. Her sonic world is that of colorful harmonies, dramatic lyrics, and thick layers of guitar.Kenney has a history of fostering collaborative recording and touring relationships. Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak) and Kenney first collaborated on Perfect Shapes in 2018, and they teamed up again for Sucker’s Lunch. Chaz Bear of Toro y Moi produced Kenney’s Signals EP and debut record Night Night At The First Landing, putting both out on his label, Company Records. Kenney has also lent vocals on multiple Toro y Moi projects, including 2017’s Boo Boo. In 2019 she released the split EP, The Sisters / Helpless in collaboration with Flock of Dimes (Wasner’s solo project).With every project Kenney pursues, she continues to shine in her ability to speak the strange, ambiguous, impossible truths — and Sucker’s Lunch is no exception.<h2>plus…THE JAGGED LITTLE PILLS (Alanis Morisette covers)</h2>

Madeline Kenney as Neil Young

ivy room and bandworks presentWEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30TH—<h2>BANDS TBA</h2>—Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$5 Admission—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+ BANDWORKS---The BandWorks Adult Band Workshop is an 8-week session offering adult musicians a chance to play in a rock band and perform live on-stage.

ivy room and bandworks presentTUESDAY OCTOBER 29TH—<h2>BANDS TBA</h2>—Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$5 Admission—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+ BANDWORKS---The BandWorks Adult Band Workshop is an 8-week session offering adult musicians a chance to play in a rock band and perform live on-stage.

ivy room presentsSUNDAY OCTOBER 27TH—<h2>PARTICLE KID THE STEVENSON RANCH DAVIDIANS</h2>—Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm$20 Advance / $25 Door—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/7829268653798831/">rsvp on facebook</a>)<h2>PARTICLE KID</h2>—Composer/multi-media artist Micah Nelson has a remarkable output that spans the creative spectrum unlike few others. The visionary, who Rolling Stone magazine hailed as one of their “New Classics” (“The creative visionaries celebrated here come from the worlds of music, acting, comedy, sports and more. …they share a refusal to be contained by the rules of the past as they define the territory of the future”), produces art under the moniker Particle Kid and finds no boundaries in his creativity. Particle Kid has released six albums of his original music, including his most recent release Time Capsule, a 26-song musical journey through time, space, and consciousness. It features guest appearances from Jim James, Sean Ono Lennon, J Mascis, Margo Price, The Lovely Eggs, and Micah’s dad Willie Nelson on three tracks including "Die When I'm High (Halfway to Heaven).” His previous albums – self-titled debut Particle Kid, Everything Is Bullshit, Particle War, Window Rock, Live! Underground – are just part of the catalog of work Nelson has amassed with other artists and musicians. He was chosen by Neil Young to become a member of his band Crazy Horse in 2023, and Nelson was also been featured in Young's full-length film Paradox. For Record Store Day in 2018, he released Lucky Wheel, a split 12” vinyl collaboration with punk legend and X co-founder John Doe. He created the cover art on Willie’s recent studio album First Rose of Spring. (Willie coined Micah “Particle Kid,” when he misspoke a “prodigal son” greeting.) On tour year round, Particle Kid has headlined shows around the world as well as opened for many other artists including The Flaming Lips, Tinariwen, Meat Puppets, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and been part of the line up for Luck Reunion, BottleRock Festival, UTOPiAfest, and the Outlaw Music Festival. <iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2cAYakDaEBI?si=kpbxgEMdAdjPf0KR" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="560" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed><h2>THE STEVENSON RANCH DAVIDIANS</h2><hr><hr><hr><hr>—Steeped in the aura of the perennially mythologized psychedelic culture of Southern California, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians has, since 2006, revealed itself in shifting configurations; making music influenced by the timeless essence of ‘60s psych, folk and soul, woven with strands of early American roots music. While the lineup has continually coalesced around lead singer and songwriter Dwayne Seagraves, the collective has always had a guiding vision and goal: to create music that seeks to simultaneously demystify and deify the human experience.The other members bring a range of talent, experience and inspiration to The Stevenson Ranch Davidians’ sound. In addition to founding member and Davidians’ bassist, Jessica Latiolait, the band includes producer and long time Brian Jonestown Massacre member Rob Campanella on guitar and lap steel. On drums is Misha Bullock, the sole Englishman in the fold and composer by day. The newest edition to the collective is Sara Minsavage on keyboards, shakes and jangles.<h2></h2>

Particle Kid

ADV $24.20 - Day of show price: $29.20(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/887412322722357/">rsvp on facebook</a>) <h2>EVENT DETAILS - 2 sets!</h2>—Mr. Hat Presents a very special Halloween Event: Dark Side of The Abbey Road: A Beatles/ Pink Floyd multi-media Mashup Experience featuring live performance by LOVE MISCHIEF with very special guest SUNSHINE GARCIA BECKER. Get your costume ready and get ready to party down at the world famous Ivy Room in the East Bay. The incredible musicians of LOVE MISCHIEF have worked up an incredible show that mashes up your favorite songs from The Beatles Abbey Road and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, with accompanying psychedelic projections and the powerful vocal stylings of SUNSHINE GARCIA BECKER (Furthur, Melvin Seals &amp; JGB, China Dolls)."The Dark Side of the Abbey Road Experience will consist of two sets of music from two of the most iconic records of all time, Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” and The Beatles “Abbey Road”. Both records will be played in their entirety, with psychedelic improvisations and accompanying liquid light and spatially mapped digital visual projections by Jameson Randall &amp; Hippy Bob Shep.We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to prepare this amazing show for all of you and we couldn’t be more excited to share this event with everyone! Join us this Halloween Season as we take a journey to the Dark Side of the Abbey Road!"With an opening set by SOL SOIREE, a 6-piece jam band playing a unique variety of original Funk, Soul, Jazz, and Rock &amp; Roll, all with a psychedelic twist.

DARK SIDE OF THE ABBEY ROAD

ivy room presentsFRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH—<h2>BART DAVENPORT THE MOMMYHEADS</h2><h2>THE BYE BYE BLACKBIRDS</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm$18 Adv* / $20 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/459083960065068/">rsvp on facebook</a>) BART DAVENPORT—Bart Davenport might be a multitude of things, depending on whom you ask. He’s been a mod, a blues singer, and a softrock troubadour. He’s an eclectic singer songwriter with the timeless voice of a real crooner. He lives and creates music in Los Angeles. Smooth and yet curiously pointed, his work transports us to an imagined past or present filled with romantic odes and enigmatic characters. Davenport’s stories are often a reflection of now, taking place in a fantasy world but conveying personal and universal truths. Returning to acoustic guitars and 60s baroque pop tones, Davenport recently tracked twelve new songs in his home studio. The resulting ‘Episodes’ marks his eighth proper album and is scheduled for release in March 2022 on Tapete Records.A native of Oakland, California, Bart Davenport’s roots are in the 90s garage and blues scenes. His first band, The Loved Ones performed a rawkus style of r&amp;b, opening for the likes of Junior Wells and John Lee Hooker. In the 00s, Davenport went solo, embracing a quieter indie esthetic. Kings of Convenience singer, Erlend Øye, has called him the “best one-guy-and-guitar performer there is.” Touring alone often makes pragmatic sense, and Davenport’s solo performances are in some ways his purest. Still, his studio recordings often reflect his taste for collaboration and ensemble band arrangements. THE MOMMYHEADS—To their loyal fans, The Mommyheads have it all: impeccable songwriting, inventive arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics.The Mommyheads were formed in New York by Adam Cohen (later Adam Elk) in 1987. By mid 90’s their line-up consisted of Elk (vocals, guitar), Dan Fisherman (drums, vocals), Michael Holt (keys, vocals) and Jeff Palmer (bass). By now, their sound had evolved into a highly original blend, seamlessly moving between influences by quirky British pop, like XTC, and Americana pioneers, The Band. THE BYE BYE BLACKBIRDS—Torchbearers for harmony laden guitar rock in the 21st century, The Bye Bye Blackbirds' sound is a sparkling blend of country and roots influences, classic 60’s guitar pop, 70’s power pop, contemporary indie rock and the college radio heroes of the 1980’s.

Bart Davenport

uc theatre and ivy room presentTHURSDAY OCTOBER 14TH—<h2>ALLYSHA JOY</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm $20 Advance / $25 Day of Show — IVY ROOM 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+ ALLYSHA JOY—Well versed in poetry and performance, Allysha Joy’s potent lyricism, unique musicianship andincredible vocals have garnered legions of attentive fans the world over. Seamlessly forging her own sound as singer, songwriter, keys player and selector, Joy is wellknown as 30/70’s lead vocalist and with a heavy line-up of collaborations over the years, she hasmarked her place across continents, expansive projects and genres. In 2022 Allysha brought a brand new amalgamation of her poetic practice to the forefront, withthe release of her self-produced sophomore album ‘Torn : Tonic’ on First Word Records. Staunchand broken, poetic and vibrant, this second album encapsulates the pain and the remedy, andcelebrates an incredible selection of feature artists; including Ego Ella May, Julien Dyne, andDancing Water, as well as her debut as a producer. On the live circuit, Joy has performed alongside the likes of Sampa the Great, Ezra Collective,Children of Zeus and KOKOROKO as well as performing at notable festivals such as We Out Hereand Montreux Jazz Festival. Maintaining a monthly “Australian” radio show on Gilles Peterson’sWorldwide FM and compiling the VA compilation ‘They’re Energised’ for UK Label CoOpPresents, Allysha continues to provide platforms for “Australian” artists to reach globalaudiences, seeking opportunities to connect music and music lovers around the world over.Allysha appears on releases from Rhythm Section, Total Refreshment Centre, Future Classic, FirstWord and Brownswood. Her 2018 debut album ‘Acadie : Raw’ on Gondwana Records won ‘BestSoul Album’ at the Music Victoria Awards, was nominated for ‘Best Jazz Album’ at the WorldwideAwards, and featured in many end-of-year lists, including Bandcamp’s Top Soul Albums. Allysha’s lyrics weave together a heartfelt mix of love, power, wonder, anger, faith and hope forchange. An artist that presents a palette of intricate grace and optimism, whilst unafraid of addinguncomfortable truths. An incredibly powerful live performer; Allysha’s husky vocals sonically syncwith her formidable Fender Rhodes playing, whilst her influences are a solid base of jazz, hip hopand R&amp;B; all glazed with the unique special sauce the Melbourne / Narrm soul scene has becomeknown for globally.

Allysha Joy

BANG THE BAY presentsGabe’s Birthday BashHalloween PartyEARLY SHOW!!!! THURSDAY OCTOBER 27TH—<h2>THE WAYHIGHS</h2><h2>SPARKLE PLENTY</h2><h2>ELEGANT TRASH</h2><h2>SOUR FLOWER</h2><h2>THE FORGETMENAUGHTS</h2>—Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$10 Admission / $20 VIP*(*VIP includes a grab bag full of cool stuff! incl A CD, pins, stickers, patches,T-shirts and other new monthly gifts)—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/7829268653798831/">rsvp on facebook</a>)~ The Wayhighs ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_thewayhighs-3Figsh-3DMzRlODBiNWFlZA-253D-253D-26fbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR21XE7Nm8itCEBhW7n4p8HAMHQ8rUAzoyeHmX-5FK3jzruwNXMjYBlDiiR1M-5Faem-5FUZ0gv8Vy9yGxjRixgigYGQ&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=LmqYuvsVhR9k7y4X4wa9OBytqor5PFqbo1We0Y2RvPurkdvDKl5xfy6DXO9k-ln8&amp;amp;s=kUVnmvTVciqqX5fRa8uxD5e6tYHSopfWt-sa6tfsLrM&amp;amp;e=">https://www.instagram.com/thewayhighs</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_thewayhighs-3Figsh-3DMzRlODBiNWFlZA-253D-253D-26fbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR21XE7Nm8itCEBhW7n4p8HAMHQ8rUAzoyeHmX-5FK3jzruwNXMjYBlDiiR1M-5Faem-5FUZ0gv8Vy9yGxjRixgigYGQ&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;m=LmqYuvsVhR9k7y4X4wa9OBytqor5PFqbo1We0Y2RvPurkdvDKl5xfy6DXO9k-ln8&amp;s=kUVnmvTVciqqX5fRa8uxD5e6tYHSopfWt-sa6tfsLrM&amp;e=">...</a>~ Sparkle Plenty ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_thewayhighs-3Figsh-3DMzRlODBiNWFlZA-253D-253D-26fbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR21XE7Nm8itCEBhW7n4p8HAMHQ8rUAzoyeHmX-5FK3jzruwNXMjYBlDiiR1M-5Faem-5FUZ0gv8Vy9yGxjRixgigYGQ&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=LmqYuvsVhR9k7y4X4wa9OBytqor5PFqbo1We0Y2RvPurkdvDKl5xfy6DXO9k-ln8&amp;amp;s=kUVnmvTVciqqX5fRa8uxD5e6tYHSopfWt-sa6tfsLrM&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/SparklePlentyMusic</a>~ Elegant Trash ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_thewayhighs-3Figsh-3DMzRlODBiNWFlZA-253D-253D-26fbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR21XE7Nm8itCEBhW7n4p8HAMHQ8rUAzoyeHmX-5FK3jzruwNXMjYBlDiiR1M-5Faem-5FUZ0gv8Vy9yGxjRixgigYGQ&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=LmqYuvsVhR9k7y4X4wa9OBytqor5PFqbo1We0Y2RvPurkdvDKl5xfy6DXO9k-ln8&amp;amp;s=kUVnmvTVciqqX5fRa8uxD5e6tYHSopfWt-sa6tfsLrM&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/eleganttrash</a>~ Sour Flower ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_thewayhighs-3Figsh-3DMzRlODBiNWFlZA-253D-253D-26fbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR21XE7Nm8itCEBhW7n4p8HAMHQ8rUAzoyeHmX-5FK3jzruwNXMjYBlDiiR1M-5Faem-5FUZ0gv8Vy9yGxjRixgigYGQ&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=LmqYuvsVhR9k7y4X4wa9OBytqor5PFqbo1We0Y2RvPurkdvDKl5xfy6DXO9k-ln8&amp;amp;s=kUVnmvTVciqqX5fRa8uxD5e6tYHSopfWt-sa6tfsLrM&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/SourFlowerMusic</a>~ The Forgetmenauts ~ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_thewayhighs-3Figsh-3DMzRlODBiNWFlZA-253D-253D-26fbclid-3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR21XE7Nm8itCEBhW7n4p8HAMHQ8rUAzoyeHmX-5FK3jzruwNXMjYBlDiiR1M-5Faem-5FUZ0gv8Vy9yGxjRixgigYGQ&amp;amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;amp;r=aIFo64Xwk4U8L0AGwA_nTJJ81h9Fyc2WWOemF-RWRaY&amp;amp;m=LmqYuvsVhR9k7y4X4wa9OBytqor5PFqbo1We0Y2RvPurkdvDKl5xfy6DXO9k-ln8&amp;amp;s=kUVnmvTVciqqX5fRa8uxD5e6tYHSopfWt-sa6tfsLrM&amp;amp;e=">https://www.facebook.com/the.forgetmenauts</a>

<h2>KID CONGO POWERS &amp; THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS SLIM CESSNA’S AUTO CLUB TELOMIRROR</h2>IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fb.me/e/4Yl0jxWlz">rsvp on facebook</a>) <h2>KID CONGO POWERS AND THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS</h2>—Kid Congo &amp; The Pink Monkey Birds to release fifth LP&nbsp;That Delicious Vice&nbsp;on April 19, via In The Red Records The “thinking man’s garage rock band”’s first studio full-length since 2016’s&nbsp;La Araña Es La Vida   TUCSON, ARIZONA — “It's a new lineup,” landlord of the avant-garage&nbsp;Kid Congo Powers&nbsp;exclaims of&nbsp;the Pink Monkey Birds&nbsp;edition responsible for the fifth studio full-length of their 19 year recording career,&nbsp;That Delicious Vice.&nbsp;In The Red Records, the band’s home since 2009, is set to release it&nbsp;April&nbsp;19th. Today, the band shares the video for&nbsp;"Wicked World", directed by&nbsp;Chris Carlone&nbsp;and featuring LA punk icon,&nbsp;Alice Bag. Watch it&nbsp;here.&nbsp;Kid and Alice will also be part of the&nbsp;LA Intersections Festival at The Broad&nbsp;Museum&nbsp;in a special, one-off performance on March 30th. “We've gone from a four piece to a three piece,”&nbsp;continues Kid, whose unique guitar style has been at the center of some of the most forward-thinking bands in punk and garage:&nbsp;The Gun Club, The Cramps, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and&nbsp;Knoxville Girls,&nbsp;to name a handful. “Because&nbsp;Mark Cisneros&nbsp;(ex-The Make Up) is playing guitar, sometimes we have songs with two guitars. And then sometimes, he plays bass on a bass six [i.e. — the electric bass version of the mariachi instrument, the bajo sexto]. So, that is a new development. We lost a member and decided to try to do it as a three piece — more space, you know?” Ron Miller&nbsp;remains on drums, percussion and vocals. “I'm not sure if living in the desert is making me want more space in music or not,” laughs Kid, a Tucson resident for a few years now. “Maybe I’m turning into a desert stoner rocker. But I'm not a stoner, so that's not happening.” No, the former Brian Tristan is most decidedly not unleashing a Kyuss tribute album. But you hear the desert all over&nbsp;That Delicious Vice,&nbsp;beginning with opening instrumental&nbsp;“East Of East,” its Duane Eddy/Rowland S. Howard guitar twanging through some malicious reverb. You feel it in the slide guitar-drenched theme from an imaginary western, “Silver For My Sister,”&nbsp;which echoes the pioneering Los Angeles blues punk band Kid formed with&nbsp;Jeffrey Lee&nbsp;Pierce, The Gun Club. There’s also such unique pieces as the acid/garage cumbia title track, translated into Spanish at least for its name, “Ese Vicio Delicioso.”&nbsp;As he tells the tale of his musical journey over the Pink Monkey Birds’ cowbell-thumping Latinate rhythms, Kid’s thickly distorted guitar groans and screams with feedback, likely a conscious sonic homage to Jimi Hendrix, namechecked in the lyrics. “Mark came up with some great Spanish guitar things,"&nbsp;Kid enthuses.&nbsp;“We were working with cinematic sound a lot — creating a mood, creating a picture and creating a feeling. We actually like to expand, spread our wings each time a little more and not do the same old thing, and not just be the thinking man's garage rock band. But the album’s major hallmark has to be its extended collaboration with Alice Bag, the face of and voice of early LA punk titans&nbsp;The Bags. How and why these two took this long to unite creatively is a dense mystery, considering both graduated with honors from early Hollywood punk palace The Masque, and their photos had to have stared at one another from opposite pages of a few issues of&nbsp;Slash&nbsp;or&nbsp;fLiPSiDe. “Yeah, we were around that ground zero, that tight circle of friends,”&nbsp;chuckles Kid, “But there was a lot of cliquiness going on, even though the scene was so small. Everyone knew each other, but I was more with The Screamers and she was more with The Bags and the punk thing. You know, I was more arty farty!” “We go back a long time,”&nbsp;enthuses Alice. “When I was doing my book tour, Kid called me and I hadn't heard from him in ages! And he's like, ‘You're coming to DC! If you need me for anything, I'm gonna make some noise with you —&nbsp; I'm in!’ “It always amazes me how deep those early friendships go. You can not speak to somebody for years and years, but if you have punk rock in common, you're my sister or brother forever.&nbsp; So he came out and he played with me at one of my early readings in DC. And then, every now and then I'd see Pink Monkey Birds, but just randomly. Because he was living on the East Coast and I was living on the West Coast, we didn't see each other very often and fell out of touch again.” Next thing either party knows, they’re both In The Red labelmates, with the release of Alice’s third solo LP,&nbsp;Sister Dynamite.&nbsp;Following that, the producers of the Peacock comedy television series&nbsp;The Resort&nbsp;reached out to label head&nbsp;Larry Hardy, to inquire if either Kid or Alice would be interested in composing a Spanish-language song for the show. “It was actually Alice who said,&nbsp;‘Well, why don't you just get us together and we’ll do it?’” says Kid. “And they went for it. So we wrote a cheesy lounge act song, which is of course much better than any cheesy lounge act.” “We recorded it,” adds Alice.&nbsp; “Then we did these cameos on this show, playing our song. They flew us out to Puerto Rico for a few days. It was just a really fun experience. It's really fun getting to hang out with Kid, and the process of writing a song with him was very enjoyable, even though I was living in Mexico City and he was in Tucson by then — we were still working remotely. “But we just clicked. I’d send him a recording, and then he’d add to it. and send something back. We both were very open to each person's own brand of quirkiness.” This led to&nbsp;“Wicked World,”&nbsp;a full-on Kid Congo/Alice Bag duet that’s&nbsp;That Delicious Vice’s second track and major fulcrum. Over rat-a-tat “Big Bad John” drums, a blast of fuzz bass, and Kid’s siren-like slide guitar, the co-composers recount in tandem the tale of a child&nbsp;“born into trouble from a devil seed/Every fork in the road led her here.”&nbsp;It’s a short drive from there through a poor childhood and bad decisions to turning tricks and seeking kicks, amid an atmosphere heady with the scent of sex. The action stops, and Alice chants, “One two three four five six seven — you’re going to Hell, and I’M GOING TO HEAVEN!!”&nbsp;It’s a pulp paperback reincarnated as primal rock ‘n’ roll.Watch the video for&nbsp;Wicked World&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;LA&nbsp;punk icon Alice Bag<iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6VqPWZIBydQ?si=nsqGVZbJdX4Hoptw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" height="315" width="560" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed> <h2> SLIM CESSNA’S AUTO CLUB</h2>—Why am I always expected to do these? I write fiction—questionable fiction at that. This is my third attempt after being told by our manager to do and then redo a bio—I think I am being kind in not pointing out the difference between biography and autobiography. I typed keywords into the computer: Examples Of Band Bios. I certainly gleaned an insight into…self promotion…so this is my final attempt, dont ask again and dont try and edit and improve it to: Appeal to a wider audience. That is not us. I will start—and I wish I could end—by saying, Thirty years, hundreds of songs. Wouldn’t it be nice to end right here? But, the internet said I needed to address other ‘fascinating points of interest’. What genre are we? I don’t want to be shoehorned anymore, I hope that we have made our own. We helped create The Denver Sound and we continue to experiment and reinvent what we are flattered to be a part of. I am proud that we have taken total control of…everything, and continue to release music and books on our own label SCACUNINCORPORATED. SCAC is releasing the second section of Kinnery Of Lupercalia: Buell Legion. Only SCAC is able to faithfully represent the Buells and their hopes and hates, humors and despairs. I usually dont listen to our albums after we record them, however I might listen to this again. It finally captures the perfect balance between our studio and live sound. Andrew and Dwight have graduated into what I would call, Advanced Placement Recording. Everyone has found their place in SCAC and it shows on this album. George—Emile Cessna’s brother—has joined SCAC on baritone bass and now forms a formidable rhythm section with longtime drummer Andrew—I guess I should mention everyone here. Though she would never say it, Rebecca—my girl— pushes the pedal steel and keyboard into new territory. I now see Dwight cited as a major influence for both banjo and guitar players and he cements those accolades on the Buell Legion. Slim’s voice is honed and better than ever… and Myself, blah blah blah… A person should not have to qualify a statement with, Honestly…but, honestly, SCAC is a family and yet, We Want More Of You, everyone is invited and welcome. I like standing at the merch booth and seeing someone from our 90’s shows now bringing their children to see what this life is all about. It is interesting to think that people would pay to see us jump about on stage, actually give money to read and listen to what we are doing. I don’t know why I have been chosen to speak for everyone here, but I do know that everyone will say, We are grateful and appreciate every time we are allowed to entertain you. We do not take it for granted. It is our job to alleviate your burdens and welcome you to escape into our world. We are thanking you and thanking you a… Ever yours, Munly J Munly, early 2024.TeloMirror—TeloMirror: A Freek of Naéture leaking expressions, assisting telomere extension through reflections of light and sound.Artist Jennaé (aka Je / Je Noodle) creates and performs original music and visual experiences derived from organized chaos and pure emotion.

Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds with Slim Cessna's Auto Club

ivy room presentsTUESDAY OCTOBER 22ND—<h2>CLEM SNIDE BIG SURPRISE</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm$22 Advance / $25 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fb.me/e/6gATkAkcD">rsvp on facebook</a>) CLEM SNIDE— “The last ten years have been a rollercoaster of deep despair and amazing opportunities that somehow present themselves at the last possible second,” says Eef Barzelay. “During that time, the band bottomed out, I lost my house, and I had to declare bankruptcy. The only way to survive was to try to transcend myself, to find some kind of deeper, spiritual relationship with life. Once I committed to that, all these little miracles started happening.” ‘Forever Just Beyond,’ Barzelay’s stunning new album under the Clem Snide moniker, may just be the most miraculous of them all. Produced by Scott Avett, the record is a work of exquisite beauty and profound questioning, a reckoning with faith and reality that rushes headlong into the unknown and the unknowable. The songs here grapple with hope and depression, identity and perception, God and the afterlife, humanizing thorny existential issues and delivering them with the intimate, understated air of a late-night conversation between old friends. Avett’s production is similarly warm and inviting, and the careful, spacious arrangement of gentle guitars and spare percussion carves a wide path for Barzelay’s insightful lyrics and idiosyncratic delivery. “I look up to Eef with total respect and admiration,” says Avett, “and I hope to survive like he survives: with total love for the new and the unknown. Eef’s a crooner and an indie darling by sound and a mystic sage by depth. That’s not common, but it’s beautiful.” Named for a William S. Borroughs character, Clem Snide first emerged from Boston as a three-piece in the early 1990’s, and the group would go on to become a cult and critical favorite, picking up high profile fans from Bon Iver to Ben Folds over the course of three decades and more than a dozen studio albums. NPR highlighted the Israeli-born Barzelay as “the most underrated songwriter in the business today, with a sneakily firm grasp on poignancy and humor,” while Rolling Stone hailed his songwriting as “soulful and incisive,” and The New Yorker praised his music’s “soothing melodies and candid wit.”

Clem Snide

ivy room presentsSUNDAY OCTOBER 20TH—<h2>SARAH COOLIDGE</h2><h2>BODY DOUBLE</h2><h2>NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND</h2><h2>SUVER</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$15 Admission*—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1217633292753367/">rsvp on facebook</a>) SARAH COOLIDGE—After years of playing in other people's bands, Sarah Coolidge moved to the Bay Area and began writing and recording songs in her studio apartment. Her band's debut EP, Sports Fan, was released in April 2020 by Madeline Kenney's Bay Area label Coppermouth Records. Sheltering in place and unable to tour, Coolidge began work on a new project of home recordings, using an old TASCAM 4-track and collaborating with her friend Jules (of SEA OF BEES). The resulting EP, Sold Out, was released in May 2021 on bandcamp.In 2023 Sarah released her debut album Call Me When You Get There, which features the lead single “Ice Pack.”The track showcases slick polished garage rock-leaning guitar work with traces of shoegaze in its atmospheric production. But it’s the playful power-pop indebted vocals that combine with these lush sounds to craft something that is fun, and playful, yet packs a melancholic and wistful punch at the same time. BODY DOUBLE—Milk Fed, the debut album by Oakland five-piece Body Double, emerged from a period of intense grief and transition for singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Candace Lazarou. Her previous group, underground noise rock outfit @Mansion, disbanded acrimoniously in 2016, months before the Ghost Ship fire forever changed Bay Area DIY. At the same time, Lazarou also began disentangling herself from long-term relationships both interpersonal and with drugs. Lazarou withdrew into her bedroom, creating material about intimacy and consent in the arch style of a drag mass attended by Brian Eno and Al Jourgensen. (One discarded band name? Knights in Black Leather.) After being confined to vocals in Mansion, Lazarou savored creative control, indulging in dramatic arrangement and hooks, and then found a collaborator in bassist and cowriter Noah Adams. The band name Body Double sums another prominent theme of unstable identity, while Milk Fed reflects the winking camp of Lazarou’s grand guignol imagery. Lazarou, also previously of post-punk group Pang, played most of the instruments on Milk Fed herself, recording intermittently at Tunnel Vision studios in downtown Oakland with co-producer Jason Kick beginning in 2017. Chase Kamp of @Silver Shadows and Jeff Cook of @Mansion drum on the album. Body Double began performing live in 2019 and currently comprises Jascha Ephraim (lead guitar) and Mel Weikart (keyboard) in addition to Kamp, Adams and Lazarou. NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND—Identifying as sad indie pop punk. an opera of feelings. a medicinal sound scape. music to unfold your gender. music for nuance. music to feel. NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND.<h2>Suver</h2>—East Bay Emo.

Sarah Coolidge

ivy room presentsSATURDAY OCTOBER 19TH—<h2>CIELO</h2><h2>THE HELLTOENS</h2><h2>NORTH BY NORTH</h2><h2>HOT TAKES</h2>—-Doors 7:00pm / 8:00pm$12 Adv* / $15 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo, Albany •&nbsp;21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1021454562909514/">rsvp on facebook</a>)

Cielo + The Helltones + North by North (chicago) + The Hot Takes

chaotic tendencies presentsFRIDAY OCTOBER 18TH—MOSH FOR A CAUSEShow To Benefit The Recent Sweeps(Portion of the proceeds being donated to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.punkswithlunch.org/">WEST OAKLAND PUNKS WITH LUNCH</a>!)<h2>HEMMED UP</h2><h2>RIGHT TO REMAIN</h2><h2>AGGRAVATED ASSAULT</h2><h2>HUMANHEAD</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$20 Admission / $5 of each ticket going to PWL—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(rsvp on facebook)HEMMED UP—HEMMED UP is a punk rock band hailing from the mean streets of the Bay Area in Northern California,. It takes a lot to cut through the white noise in an area that is so musically prolific, and hemmed up achieves just that with songs about life on a road less traveled, dealing with self inflicted wounds, and commiserating about good times and bad. All of this backed by a charged blend of outlaw music, ska, and punk, sets the stage for rowdy crowd participation and a truly memorable show! Only bonafide punks should be able to play punk rock, and only bonafide outlaws should be able to play outlaw music, and HEMMED UP checks all the boxes! Whiskey fueled and gritty lyrics backed by insane bass lines, shit hot guitar licks, and drum beats that would make Animal from the muppet’s head spin! This all lends perfectly to the anthemic, anti-authoritarian, Robin Hood mentality that their music has to offer…. There are 1312 reasons to love Hemmed Up! New full length album out now!Hemmed up has played many headline shows, and has shared the stage with an ever growing list of touring and regional bands like Get Dead, Jen Pop (from the bombpops), Hunting Lions, Surprise Privilege, Öil!, Fox Medicine, The Quitters, and many more!RIGHT TO REMAIN—Bay Area Hardcore Skate Punk Est. '22AGGRAVATED ASSAULT—California Death Thrashers Aggravated Assault blasting blood pumping riffs. Unapologetically melting faces off with our music.HUMANHEAD—HUMANHEAD is a hardcore band from San Francisco, California formed in 2022 by guitarist/composer Steve Wickwire. They released their debut EP June 2024 on Doom Stew Records."Featuring members from SF bands Brume and Disastroid, HUMANHEAD tightly weaves surprisingly dynamic moments—a pretty voice, grungy alt rock stylings, a guitar riff you could almost call gentle—into the expected hardcore punk palette.WEST OAKLAND PUNKS WITH LUNCH—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.punkswithlunch.org/">Web</a> / <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/west.oakland.punks.with.lunch">IG</a>Punks With Lunch is a non-profit organization run by volunteers dedicated to building community by providing life-saving services, along with harm reduction resources to underserved and marginalized individuals.

Mosh for A Cause

ivy room and bandworks presentWEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16TH—<h2>BANDS TBA</h2>—Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$5 Admission—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+ BANDWORKS---The BandWorks Adult Band Workshop is an 8-week session offering adult musicians a chance to play in a rock band and perform live on-stage.

ivy room and bandworks presentTUESDAY OCTOBER 15TH—<h2>BANDS TBA</h2>—Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$5 Admission—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+ BANDWORKS---The BandWorks Adult Band Workshop is an 8-week session offering adult musicians a chance to play in a rock band and perform live on-stage.

ivy room presentsSUNDAY OCTOBER 13TH—<h2>PSYCOTIC PINEAPPLE</h2><h2>ERIC DIN</h2>(of The Uptones)—Door 3pm /Show 4pm$15 Admission—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1032099678623438/">rsvp on facebook</a>) PSYCOTIC PINEAPPLE—If the Psycotic Pineapple could be defined as "punk", then they are the first punk band from the Bay Area, the first version started in 1974. If not, they might be classified as Pre-Punk Garage Rock Pop Satire. Take your pick. The band's musical ability outshines most of the other punk/garage bands that have come and gone over the years. Though live performances are rare, they are still thrashing out their oddly obnoxious version of Rock'n'Roll. They have been attracting younger fans lately, partly because audiences are now more receptive to humor in Rock, unlike the 1970s. They will perform all of their classic "hits", such as "I Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Get Rid of You" and "Headcheese". Love 'em or hate 'em, the Psycotic Pineapple is never boring.

Psycotic Pineapple

ivy room presentsFRIDAY OCTOBER 11TH—<h2>JOHN BROTHERS PIANO COMPANY</h2><h2>w/ very special guests MegaFlame </h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$20ADV / $25 DAY OF SHOW —-lVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1262154051463318/">rsvp on facebook</a>) JOHN BROTHERS PIANO COMPANY—John Brothers Piano Company is an Oakland-based instrumental quartet whose compositions oscillate between incisive part-writing and unrestrained improvisational energy. Guided by this interplay, seemingly disparate influences, from chamber music to hot jazz, are focused through emphatic lyricism.In 2011 a group of friends at UC Berkeley had recently graduated and were contemplating job options. Finding that by hauling their spinet piano to nearby subway stations and busking together they could make enough to survive in the Bay Area, the path forward was clear. After the first few haphazard street shows and a generous write-up in the San Francisco Chronicle, the newly-formed John Brothers Piano Company began receiving opportunities to bring their wild sound in off the street. They landed a weekly residency at an after-hours club where they played from 2-6AM every Friday night for a year and have since been invited to play at The Fonda Theatre, Regency Ballroom, Great American Music Hall, Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Stern Grove Festival, Coup-de-Grace Festival, and Outside Lands. In addition to headlining their own shows across the US, John Brothers Piano Company has supported a variety of international touring artists including Karen O, Joan Osbourne, and Booker T.John Thatcher Boomer (piano, clarinet), Arlo Perlstein (trumpet, piano), Jimi Marks (drums, piano), and Kent Kessinger (bass) inject their diverse musical instincts and backgrounds into every composition. However, the defining quality of the band lies not in what genres it bends or blends, but in the fact that performance has always been their rehearsal space. From their first sidewalk street shows to the weekly speakeasy, an audience has been present throughout the development of their sound. Thus, while JBPC often explores new musical possibilities, the music never strays into the esoteric, for the constant audience demands their unrelenting energy and runs an electric current through everything they produce.MegaFlame —MegaFlame is a six-piece band from San Francisco that deftly re-imagines some of our favorite music from ’20s through the ’00s into our own swinging sound. Drawing on favorites from Billie Holiday to Tom Waits, the Cure to Count Basie, and also its own original material, the sextet embodies more than just a retro jukebox, it creates a memorable live show experience. “A fantastic band… sexy and sleek.” —Huffington Post

JOHN BROTHERS PIANO COMPANY w/ MegaFlame

ivy room presentsMONDAY OCTOBER 7TH—<h2>JOSHUA HYSLOP</h2><h2>LYDIA LUCE</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$15 Admission—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fb.me/e/3vMLAj01V">rsvp on facebook</a>) JOSHUA HYSLOP— Vancouver based singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop makes a triumphant return with new album Westward, via Nettwerk. Since emerging with his 2012 full-length debut Where The Mountain Meets The Valley, Joshua Hyslop has accumulated over 293 million streams worldwide, performed over 250 shows spanning North America and Europe, garnered critical acclaim and support throughout the media and industry peers and has carved out an impressive diehard fan base. LYDIA LUCE— On her new album Florida Girl, Lydia Luce offers up a body of work graced with all the transformative beauty of watercolor, at turns delicate, dreamlike, and instantly potent in its emotional realism. The second full-length from the Fort Lauderdale-born singer/songwriter, Florida Girl matches its luminous form of indie-folk with an in-depth examination of Luce’s inner life, exploring everything from mortality to body image to the ineffable intricacy of human connection. As she bares her soul and unburdens her heart, Luce slowly embraces her own infinite complexity—ultimately arriving at the self-possessed state of mind that inspired the album’s title. “To me this record is about accepting all the different facets of myself, instead of trying to hide the parts that I maybe felt uncomfortable with in the past,” says Luce, a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist whose background includes playing viola/violin for legends like Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. “That includes leaning into the fact that I’m from Florida, which is such a weird and mysterious land that people tend to have preconceptions about. It feels really freeing to get to the point where I fully know who I am, and I’m not so worried about what anyone else thinks.” <iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/680mzM5z6Bw?si=Ltigsi2g90ZEfEWi" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" height="315" width="560" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed>

Joshua Hyslop + Lydia Luce

ivy room presentsSUNDAY OCTOBER 6TH—<h2>THE CASSANDRA COMPLEX</h2><h2>&amp; EX-HEIR</h2>w/ VOX SINISTRA (DJ SET)—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$20 Advance / $24 Day of Show—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/466759759536465/">rsvp on facebook</a>) THE CASANDRA COMPLEX—The Cassandra Complex was formed in 1984 by Rodney Orpheus (vocals,synths, drums machine), Paul Dillon (electronics), and Andy Booth (guitar, keyboards). Their unique synthesis of post-punk, goth, EBM and industrial music, coupled with their exciting, powerful multimedia-driven live show and Rodney Orpheus’ commanding voice and stage presence proved irresistible to audiences, and since then they have toured extensively, filled club dance floors, and topped indie charts around the world. Songs such as Moscow Idaho, One Millionth Happy Customer, Penny Century, and Nightfall have been lauded as classics of the genre. After a long hiatus they recently returned to the spotlight with the album The Plague, recorded during COVID lockdown, which spent 8 weeks at the top of the German Alternative Chart (DAC). In March 2024 they released Death &amp; Sex, which similarly shot straight to #1 in the DAC for multiple weeks. Both albums are available from COP International Records on CD and on all streaming services. EX-HEIR—Ex-Heir delivers raw, pulsating dark electronix to serve your body and sweat your soul. The solo project of San Francisco based John Mal conjures hypnotic &amp; visceral sonic spells composed with 80's hardware. VOX SINISTRA—Vox Sinistra explores the synthesis of dark underground electronic sounds with retro and modern inspiration. She combines sounds with rebellious spirit, nostalgic melodies, and avant-garde genre-mashing that stimulates bodies into movement for a cathartic and heavy dance music experience.

THE CASSANDRA COMPLEX

cider up presentsFRIDAY OCTOBER 4TH—<h2>SHOPLIFTERS UNITED</h2>(smiths tribute)<h2>THE CRAMP-ONS</h2>(sf’s goo goo mucks)<h2>DEBASED</h2>(pixies tribute)—Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm$15 Advance* / $20 Door—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany •&nbsp;21+(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/996557132256140/">rsvp on facebook</a>)

Shoplifters United - Tribute to The Smiths

ivy room presentsTHURSDAY OCTOBER 3RD—<h2>MAMA’S BROKE</h2><h2>THE RESONANT ROGUES</h2>—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm $15 Advance / $20 Day of Show— IVY ROOM 860 San Pablo Ave, Abany • 21+ MAMA’S BROKE—Mama's Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere.Their two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies, while they artfully juggle fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance. Their original -and often dark- compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre. Drawing from old-time, Quebecois, blues, punk, celtic, balkan and doom metal, they create a soundscape that is both familiar and new. RESIDENT ROGUES—Rooted in the mountains of Western North Carolina, The Resonant Rogues are fronted by songwriting duo Sparrow and Keith Josiah Smith, who share a passion for movement and sound. Before meeting, falling in love, and forming the band in 2013, both traveled extensively throughout the U.S.- Keith by hopping freight trains, Sparrow with a circus troupe. In addition to their holler homestead, New Orleans and Nashville are their other musical homes, and the influences of both can be felt on The Resonant Rogues self-titled fourth album. The sounds of Appalachian old-time, classic country, and vintage soul all make appearances in this stunner of an album.

Mama's Broke w/ The Resonant Rogues

bang the bay presents“BANG THE BAY - EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY”WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2ND—<h2>DARK SATELLITE</h2><h2>FLOWER CHORDS</h2><h2>BITE</h2><h2>ELEGANT TRASH</h2><h2>SOMEBUNNY ELSE</h2><h2>FANCY DAD</h2>—Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$10 Admission / $20 VIP*—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+—-(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1010363230830121/">rsvp on facebook</a>)*(includes goodie bag of cool stickers, punk rock schwag and more)

ivy room presentsSUNDAY SEPTEMBRER 29TH—19 Voices for Kamala concert benefiting the campaign to Elect Kamala Harris.We’re lifting our voices in song to raise funds to help elect the first woman to ever be President of the United States and help protect our fundamental freedoms.Featuring 19 voices:<h2>Aireene Espiritu</h2><h2>Amy MacClain</h2><h2>Cecilia Long</h2><h2>Deborah Crooks</h2><h2>Emily Stucky</h2><h2>The Keller Sisters</h2><h2>Laura Benitez</h2><h2>Marina Crouse</h2><h2>Megan McLaughlin</h2><h2>Nancy Cassidy</h2><h2>Vicki Randle</h2><h2>plus more tba</h2>—Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm$15-$40 Sliding donation (VIP Booths available as well)limited seating / first come first serve)—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany • 21+ Help ensure a Harris/Walz ticket win at the ballot box by making a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/19voices">donation</a> today :