Tropa Magica (L.A.) + Makenu (Humboldt cumbia) “The East L.A. duo made a name for themselves by combining alternative, grunge, and psychedelic rock with cumbia” -SPIN Magazine. Having toured nationally and performed at SoCal festival favorites Desert Daze and Tropicalia, TROPA MAGICA have released their sophomore LP to praise from music critics such as: "They’ve spread their wings sonically while losing none of the charisma that made them a hot item at festivals” -Buzzbands LA. Be sure to arrive early, Humboldt area party starters MAKENU CUMBIA are opening the show! Doors at 8 pm. Music shortly after, early show. LIMITED ENTRY, discounted advance tickets recommended! 21+
Setting (members of Pelt, Califone) “Like Fripp and Eno holed up in a mountain cabin looking for UFOs, Setting’s debut is a luminous slice of kosmische Appalachia that’s like scanning the horizon until you lose all separation between earth and sky.” –Aquarium Drunkard. SETTING is a North Carolina-based trio featuring Nathan Bowles (solo/trio, Pelt, Black Twig Pickers) on strings, keys, tapes, and percussion; Jaime Fennelly (Mind Over Mirrors, Peeesseye) on harmoniums, synthesizers, and piano zither; and Joe Westerlund (solo, Califone, Sylvan Esso, Jake Xerxes Fussell) on drums, percussion, and metallophones. With an opening set by Arcata's own NEW SATURDAY MOURNING LIGHT THROUGH A WINDOW. 21+
Spoon Benders (Los Angeles) + TBA "Spoon Benders have relied on determination, onstage charisma, ever-tightening musicianship, a little punk rock swagger, and a circle of talented creative friends to manifest their rock n’ roll dream. The result has been steady word-of-mouth growth, and a reputation for a must-see live show." -GLIDE Magazine. SPOON BENDERS is a prog-psych-rock powerhouse that has been relentlessly touring in support of notable acts such as Frankie and The Witch Fingers, L7, Fuzz, Deap Vally, Death Valley Girls, and more. In 2023, they unleashed their sophomore album to resounding acclaim. Bar opens at 6 pm for TACO TUESDAY. $10 advance/$12. 21+
Emily Robb (Philadelphia) & Winter Band "You don’t need a sponsored Creem ad to tell you rock n’ roll still exists when Emily Robb is out there gigging!” -Matt Koslow, Yellow Green Road. EMILY ROBB is a Philadelphia based musician most known for her solo guitar works as well as her contributions to bands such as ASTUTE PALATE, LOUIE LOUIE, and LANTERN. She utilizes distortion, warmth, tension and familiarity. With Humboldt supergroup WINTER BAND, featuring members of COMETS ON FIRE and SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE plus MEG BAIRD.
Biomass (drone set) w/ Lev Merka (L.A.) & Idyll (Arcata) EARLY 8 pm show! Open Head Records presents Los Angeles metal band BIOMASS, performing a "rare ultra vibratory meditative drone worship service" without drums, joined by Forest Lawn’s LEV MERKA and Arcata DIY legend/tone-lord Dan K aka IDYLL! Show will be over by 11 pm, so show up early! $5 - $10 sliding scale donation for the artists. 21 & up only.