Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
MACY GRAY
with ANIMA!
Doors 8pm // Show 9pm // All Ages // $23 General Admission
Cornerstone Presents:
ANNUAL TOM PETTY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH PETTY THEFT - San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
At the forefront of legendary Rock and Roll bands, you are sure to find Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.
Since 2003, San Francisco based Petty Theft has been touring the United States performing Tom Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of the Heartbreaker’s live shows.
“Best of Marin 2023 : Best Tribute Band” – Pacific Sun
“Best of the North Bay 2023 : Best Tribute Band” – The Bohemian
“Best of the North Bay 2022, 2021 : Best Cover Band” – The Bohemian
“Best of Marin 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018 : Best Cover Band” – Pacific Sun
“Best of Marin 2015: Best Local Band” – Pacific Sun
“Best Band San Francisco North Bay” – 2013, 2012, 2011 – The Bohemian
Show 8pm // All Ages // $21 Advance & $25 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
CHINESE FOOTBALL
with STANDARDS
Chinese Football is a four-piece indie rock/emo/post rock band based in Wuhan,China. Chinese Football formed in 2011 when vocalist Xubo met guitarist Wang Bo. The current lineup completed when bassist Li Lixin joined in 2012 and drummer Zhen Zili jumped on board in 2016.
Since the release of their self- titled debut album "Chinese Football " in 2015, they have garnered recognition from fans both domestically and internationally, delivering dynamic headline performances and major music festivals sets worldwide. Following two mini-albums "Here comes a new challenger! " & "Continue? " in 2017 and 2019 centered around "the game of life", Chinese Football unveiled their full-length album "Win&Lose " at the beginning of 2023, thus concluding their "game trilogy" of compositions.
Inspired by late 1990s emo pioneers like Jimmy Eat World, Get Up Kids and American Football, Chinese Football specializes in a potent guitar-bass-driven wistful indie rock sound. Their music, characterized by a fusion of simplicity and complexity, narrates tales of passion, fantasy, and disillusionment. Mixing brainwashed guitar riffs with Mandarin lyrics, Chinese Football is devoted to expressing the fantasy of youth and its frustration.
Chinese Football is :
Guitar/Vocals: Xu Bo
Bass: Li Lixin
Guitar: Wang Bo
Drums: Zheng Zili
Show 10:00am // $10 General Admission at the door
Bandworks Presents:
FALL ROCK FEST
Show 8:00pm // $19 Advance & $22 Day of Show // $69 VIP Meet & Greet
Cornerstone Presents:
BABY BUGS & SOLYA
with THEM
Show 8:00pm // $30 Advance & $35 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
GIRL ULTRA
with SANJE and SHAO
Show 8pm // $20 Advance & $24 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
MICHIGANDER
with CECE COAKLEY
Michigander, who delivers elevated and eloquent songcraft, uplifting instrumentation, and plainspoken heartland storytelling punctuated by alternative flare, has racked up over 60 million career streams globally and garnered the acclaim of NPR, Paste, Consequence, SPIN, Forbes, BrooklynVegan, Guitar World, Ones To Watch, and more. In 2016, the now Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist's independent debut single "Nineties" achieved viral success, claiming real estate on multiple major Spotify playlists. Michigander's first two EPs, Midland [2018] and Where Do We Go From Here [2019], have become fan favorites, with the latter's standout single "Misery" eclipsing 10 million streams and earning Michigander his first Triple A radio hit. 2021's critically lauded EP Everything Will Be Ok Eventually (C3 Records) elevated his career via the Top 5 Triple A radio hit "Let Down" and Top 10 Triple A radio hit "Better." On the road, Michigander has shared the stage with Manchester Orchestra, Band of Horses, The Lumineers, Hippo Campus, Mt. Joy, and graced the stages of such marquee festivals as Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Summerfest, Shaky Knees and more as well as SXSW. In 2023, Michigander was back, breaking personal records, charting at radio again, and on the road with a new set of songs and a re-energized passion for his craft. Listen to the latest EP It Will Never Be The Same everywhere, out now via C3 Records and look out for a new project coming from Singer in '24.
Cece Coakley is hitting her stride. In the wake of her debut 2022 EP “Tender,” the 22-year old singer-songwriter is exploring a world beyond her native Knoxville, literally and metaphorically. Fresh off touring with rising acts like Medium Build, Stephen Sanchez, Field Guide and Ella Jane, Coakley has no shortage of new experiences to draw from. “The first EP came out of living at my parents’ house,” she explains. “Now I’m writing new songs on the road and trying them out live the same night –– I’ve grown up so much making this new music.” Splitting her time between Nashville and LA, Coakley partnered with new collaborators like Andy Seltzer (Maggie Rogers, Samia) and Jake Munk (Miley Cyrus, Ethan Tasch) to help her cultivate her ideas without “dimming their light.” Throughout her new writing, Coakley examines life on a larger scale –– from missing friends across time zones to the bittersweet feeling of returning home. The old version of Coakley is its own character in her writing, forcing her to look over her shoulder at the life she grew out of. In the lineage of other crossover artists like Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, Coakley’s reflections on coming of age feel both universal and intimate, delivered in soaring pop hooks over beds of jangly acoustics, banjo and slide guitar. The influence of the country artists she grew up on shines through, delivering her narrative lyricism with an emotional, powerhouse voice.
Since her debut in 2021, Coakley has cemented herself in the indie landscape, amassing over 4.9 million Spotify streams to date and nabbing slots at festivals like Bonnaroo and Briston Maroney’s Paradise Festival. Her upcoming sophomore EP deepens Coakley’s journey of self-discovery, as she continues to strike a chord with her young audience. She may have found her footing, but this is only the beginning for Cece Coakley.
Show 8pm // All Ages // $31 Advance/ $36 Last Chance / $41 Day of Show
Artdontsleep & The UC Theatre Present:
BILAL
Show 8pm // $26 Advance / $30 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
STEELY DEAD
Show 9pm // $28.50 Advance / $35 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
MARC E. BASSY & SKIZZY MARS
Show 9pm // 18+
Sugarush Presents:
EMO NIGHT BROOKLYN
Show 12pm // All Ages - 4 & under free with guardian
Cornerstone Presents:
ERAS DANCE PARTY - FUN FOR THE FAMILY
with DJ CLO MONEY
An Eras Dance Party for everyone to enjoy! Join us for a family friendly TS-themed dance party featuring a DJ playing the biggest hits from all of the Eras. Dress up in your best "Swiftie" outfits and get ready to dance!
Kids 4 and under are free with a parent/guardian, so bring the whole family!
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
THE PHILHARMONIK
Winners of NPR's 2024 Tiny Desk Concerts Contest!
with LOE GINO
Christian Gates (Born July 26, 1993), known professionally as The Philharmonik, is an American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, music producer and genre defining artist.
The Philharmonik’s musical beginning started in Cleveland, Ohio where he was born. He began taking classical piano at the age of 6 after he attended a concert with his mom. When he returned home from the concert, he began to play songs he heard note for note on the piano. He began lessons the next month with his first piano teacher who played for the Cleveland Orchestra. In his 2016 rap project, "Good People," The Philharmonik's beats, and content echoed an OutKast album with a Sacramento hometown perspective. The Philharmonik debuted his self-produced album “The Philharmonik” in 2018, under Soul Collective (Sacramento, CA) music label. The album includes feature songs “Neon Lights”, “Mama’s House”, “Pay me” and “Good Day” which offer a variety of styles, appealing to a wide audience base. In 2019, The Philharmonik toured the United States and Canada, supporting the single release that year “Drugs”. In the Summer of 2022, The Philharmonik debuted his third album “Kironic” which holds a rich variety of musical styles and meaningful lyrics, reflecting his search for happiness and meaning.
Recently, he has been nationally and globally recognized after winning the 2023 American Song writer contest and NPR’s 2024 Tiny Desk Contest for his song “What’s It All Mean?” (Kironic).
He is celebrated in Sacramento for his music, strong work ethic, support of young local musicians, and advocacy for mental health. Outside of music, Christian enjoys golf, bowling, introspection, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Show 8pm // $26 Advance & $31 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
FOREST BLAKK
with MERGUI
RIAA Platinum-certified artist, Forest Blakk has spent his career soundtracking love stories of all kinds, including his latest single "Love Somebody Again" and "I Choose You" — the latter having arrived just days after his very own Nashville wedding to Tooley Jones in a beautiful ceremony covered exclusively by PEOPLE Magazine (read here).
Most recently, Blakk released the holiday EP, "Wake Up! (It's Christmas Time)" co-produced by Blakk with Tawgs (Josh Groban, Scott Helman, ROZES, Walk Off The Earth) and featuring three new Christmas records alongside fan favorite track "Sing Along With Me."
The new project follows last year's intimate and relatable Every Little Detail EP, featuring his breakout Platinum-certified smash single "If You Love Her," which alone has amassed over 450 million total global streams, earned Blakk his official US chart debut on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart, his national US TV debut on ABC's Live with Kelly & Ryan, top 30 placement on the Hot AC radio chart & saw the singer/songwriter collaborate with Meghan Trainor on a stunning duet version. Meanwhile, Blakk's follow-up single "Fall Into Me" (co-written alongside Matchbox Twenty front man Rob Thomas and Gregg Wattenberg) reached top 30 on the Hot AC radio chart and Gold-certification status in his native Canada, in addition to being featured in a perfectly fitting ad campaign for Kay Jewelers. His songs have also become a staple of Netflix's hit show Love is Blind — having been named the "patron saint" of the show by creators with the Los Angeles Times pointing out "(Blakk's) earnest mid-tempo love songs turn up on 'Love is Blind' nearly as often as hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey."
Highlighted as one of PEOPLE Magazine's "talented emerging artists making their mark on the musical landscape" and deemed an "artist on the rise" by Billboard, Blakk made his debut with his 2018 EP Minutes and follow-up 2020 sophomore EP Sideways — the latter of which saw Blakk collaborate with the likes of Will IDAP (Train, Florida Georgia Line), Nick Long (King Princess), Carl Ryden (Ricky Martin, David Guetta), Ollie Green (Freya Ridings, Gavin James) & more to tell a love story through an incredibly realistic and candid lens. The 6-track collection featured singles "I Wish I Knew" (deemed an "introspective look at love and love lost" by American Songwriter) and uplifting anthem of resilience "Put Your Hands Up," which debuted on an episode of ABC's Grey's Anatomy. A compelling live performer, Blakk has toured extensively supporting NEEDTOBREATHE, Gavin James, Dean Lewis & earlier this year embarked on a sold out 17-date North American headline tour.
Show 9pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
FLEETWOOD MACRAMÉ
Fleetwood Macramé 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!
Show 8pm // All Ages // $21 Advance & $26 Day of Show // $51 VIP / $101 VIP Deluxe
Cornerstone Presents:
NOBIGDYL
with JON KEITH and AKLESSO
nobigdyl. is most known most for combining concept driven lyricism with eclectic production. musically he bounces from hard-hitting to ethereal—pulling from trap, jazz, golden era hip hop, underground and beyond to create his own sound. The Dove-Award winning, President Obama Playlisted, NPR Tiny Desk Contest Fan Favorite rapper is a storyteller at heart. His lyrics are part memoir, part stream of consciousness, as he wrestles with concepts such as faith, ego, love, and loss.
Show 7pm
Cornerstone Presents:
REAL FRIENDS
with CAN'T SWIM, CARLY COSGROVE, SLOW JOY
For as much as the world has changed since Real Friends first emerged in 2010, the band’s mission hasn’t. The Chicago, Illinois quintet continue to bleed without apology and write songs that make it okay to feel everything: The ups, the downs, and everything else in between.
Rather than shy away from emotion, the renowned group runs right towards it with distortion cranked and hearts opened, tightening their careful distillation of pop-punk and emo on each subsequent release.
When the band — made up of longtime friends Dave Knox [guitar], Kyle Fasel [bass/lyrics], Eric Haines [guitar], and Brian Blake [drums] — welcomed Cody Muraro [vocals/lyrics] in 2020, the goal stayed the same as they crafted new music.
“It’s really still the same mission,” affirms Fasel. “We write songs you can connect to. We want those songs to be a part of your life as much as they’re a part of our lives.”“This band is everything to us,” he adds. “We’re all so invested in every aspect. We’re more grateful than ever for Real Friends.”
The band’s forthcoming 13-track album “Blue Hour” (set to release October 11th 2024) is a shift from previous works, reaching even deeper into complex emotions and subject matter with heavier overtones. Working again with producer Andrew Wade, Real Friends set out to make the album they truly wanted to make, and feel like they fully achieved that goal.
Blue Hour’s lead single “Waiting Room” centering around the death of a loved one, as Fasel notes, the heartfelt track is “the most important song Real Friends has ever written.”“Its honesty and vulnerability will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one,” suggests the candid bassist. “Most importantly,” he continues, “I hope this song will make anyone who listens feel like they're not alone in their grief.”
The highly anticipated album will also include the striking “Our Love Was Like a Sad Song” which focused on Muraro opening up about “some of the toughest years of my life, spiraling into depression and failing to be there for a loved one.” Muraro adds, “This song reflects on those moments of guilt and growth.”
To date, Real Friends has amassed over 150 million streams across 4 EP’s and 3 full-length albums, and look forward to continuing their momentum with Blue Hour, their first-ever self-released full length album - The band has even created their own community based record label to release the album under, calling the record label Midwest Trash.
Show 7:30pm // $26 Advance & $31 Day of Show
Cornerstone & The Hard Times Present:
Delta Sleep - The thing that humanity clings to is hope. In the darkness, light will prevail. In uncertain times, prosperity will ultimately endure: without it, there is simply nothing. On ‘Blue Garden’, Delta Sleep’s 4th studio album, out 27th September on Sofa Boy Records & Wax Bodega (US), the band find themselves digging beneath the overwhelming darkness of the world to find just a glimmer of light — tying in similar themes across their expansive back catalogue to become what is perhaps their heaviest record to date.
‘Blue Garden’ was recorded at the tail end of 2023 at Daft Studios in Belgium with Mark Roberts (Black Peaks, Toska, The Physics House Band) after a year of huge tours across America, Asia and Australia. Where previous albums came together quickly, with all four members entering the studio armed with songs demoed, tracked and recorded live, this time the band started with a completely blank page.
They opted to approach new material collectively within the space of two and a half weeks, jumping at the opportunity to play with new instrumentation at their fingertips to introduce electronic samples and synths. Given the time to really hyper focus on the production resulted in the scope to draw inspiration from the realm of fantasy and the real world that has permeated its way into the band's sound both sonically and visually.
But it’s ‘Blue Garden’s’ lyrical themes which truly razes it into darkness. Underscored by the horrors unfolding in Palestine, it serves as a form of catharsis to a pure sense of helplessness. “So slowly, I can focus on my needs, to feel good in my body / Because in the end it’s all we got / As we watch the world burn, can’t you see that we’re burning” sings Devin Yüceil on ‘Slow Burn’, posing the question of how you come to terms about dealing with traumatic moments outside of your own personal sphere that you feel powerless and despair.
“It feels like there’s a grey cloud over everything that’s always in the back of your mind. There’s this thing happening that’s not right and it’s clouding any sense of joy or happiness and yet we still have to carry on with our normal lives,” says Yüceil . “It’s about not knowing what to do and not knowing how to talk about it.”
Throughout, Delta Sleep weave their way through moments of dark and light, interlaced with a sweeping ambience and complex tempos that are inspired by punk, indie and electronic influences yet reminiscent of the math-rock home they belong to. In true Delta Sleep fashion it’s structures and textures are moulded to their sound — on ‘Figure In The Dark’ it’s the crashing drums juxtaposed with warm harmonies that make it an emotionally purging listen, while the R&B infused rhythms in ‘The Distance’ helps to push this record past the boundaries of anything they have done before. On ‘Sunchaser’ the mood is brought to a heightened crescendo as gorgeous guitar melodies garner a sense of melancholic longing before making way for a chorus that dazzles to life like a beacon of hope.
Paired with the stunning album artwork by Daniele Castellano, who used ideas of shadow in 80s fantasy films and art like The Neverending Story and Peter Pan as a catalyst to capture how world events are casting a shadow of depression, terror and helplessness over us all; and the companion video to album opener ‘Dawn’, which is a beautiful video highlighting the plight of the Palestinian people while showcasing their history and humanity, puts ‘Blue Garden’ into real life perspective.
“Shadows are interesting. As a filmmaker you’re always balancing the interplay between light and dark, and particularly, the absence of light can give a lot of depth and contrast to an image. I wanted to explore that in a lyrical sense. It’s an abstract concept but we were trying to transpose those visual themes onto real life and to look at how they might be relatable within the world of politics,” says Yüceil.
It’s this perfect storm of creating imagery in their sound that has garnered Delta Sleep a cult following. Take for instance their live album 'Soft Sounds’ which features intimate unplugged performances taken from their back catalogue, alongside a video series that was filmed over the course of four years around the world: in Paris, Tokyo, Turkey, Brooklyn, Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles.
In 2018, second full length album ‘Ghost City’ saw them approach their intelligent songwriting with guitar driven melodies over jazz influenced grooves surrounding the concept of living in a dystopian future where the world is ruled by vast tech companies. 2021’s ‘Spring Island’ proved to be an exorcising endeavour wrapped in sonic excellence. It touched on themes of global warming and the effects humans are having on the planet, blending their bleak lyrical content to sit on top of a bed of dizzying, uplifting and complex rhythms.
The result has been a career that’s on the rise. Having already charted a #1 record on the Bandcamp Rock Chart and gaining millions of listeners across the globe, the band are set to step out on the road in the US in May and October, followed by a massive co-headline run with peers And So I Watch You From Afar in the UK this winter, as well as appearances at Distrorsioni Festival (Italy) and ArcTanGent.
Like “listening to a soundtrack to some blissful utopian dream” as praised by Gold Flake Paint, ‘Blue Garden’ might be their most brooding collection of songs to date, but in all the gloom Delta Sleep signal a sense that joy will return and hope is lying in wait.
“Try to breathe, there’s no harm in waiting patiently / See you when the sun in shining”
Show 8pm // $23 Advance & $26 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
STOP LIGHT OBSERVATIONS
with ARMS AKIMBO
Stop Light Observations -
SLO is a 4-piece anti-pop/not rock (but also isn't not rock) band born and raised in Charleston, SC.
SLO is:
William Blackburn (lead vocals)
Noah Jones (keys)
Will Mahoney (guitar)
James Rubush (guitar)
Cam Wescott (bass)
Oleg Terentiev (drums)
Arms Akimbo -
Few acts transition from “college band” into touring act with a large cult following, but Arms Akimbo has accomplished that rare task. sharing the stage with acts such as Motion City Soundtrack, Walk The Moon, Briston Maroney, The Dangerous Summer, The Spill Canvas, Field Medic, The Mowgli’s, and countless others, Arms Akimbo is now venturing out of on their first string of national headline shows.
Arms Akimbo continues to release catchy, relatable, harmony heavy hits. Their most recent releases include “Overrated” (a bouncy pop single featuring the band HARBOUR), and “The Party” (an acoustic ballad that’s having a bit of a moment on TikTok). Arms Akimbo is currently in Los Angeles, working day jobs and recording a new EP that will make you dance and cry. They’ll be on the road again in 2025.
Show 7:30pm // All Ages // $36 General Admission / $41 Day of Show
The Hard Times Presents:
with AGAINST ALL AUTHORITY, CATBITE and OMNIGONE
Show 7pm
Cornerstone Presents:
ARI MANNIS
with BENJI AFLALO and CONNOR LONSDALE
Show 9pm
Cornerstone Presents:
CLUB XCX - A BRATTY DANCE NIGHT
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🏍️ Friday, November 8
💅 9pm
💃🏻 18+
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Blasting the best of Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Slayyyter, Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Chappell Roan, Shygirl, and more! 💿
DJ set by @dmntwnk 🎧
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Show 8:30pm // $26 Advance & $31 Day of Show // $76 VIP
Cornerstone Presents:
LEANNA FIRESTONE
with SUNDIAL
Leanna Firestone is an impressive artist and talented musician from Nashville, Tennessee. While attending Recording Industry school, Leanna entered the professional world of songwriting by fusing her writing with the community of anime stans she found when she first joined TikTok. Ultimately, this led to a short snippet of what would become her first release, “Strawberry Mentos” which reached 5M streams. Then, in 2021, her next track “Least Favorite Only Child” reached 4M streams, while her EP Y/N peaked at #8 on the US singer-songwriter iTunes Charts. One of her songs was also featured during an episode of Love Island UK. In early 2022, she released her first full album Forward / Slash, featuring “Diet Coke”, “Gambling Addiction” and “Smitten.” Currently, Leanna is signed to Frtyfve Records out of London.
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
BLOOD INCANTATION
with MIDWIFE
Blood Incantation-
Blood Incantation’s Absolute Elsewhere is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Yes, that’s an audacious, possibly hyperbolic claim, but few can claim a sonic watershed as readily as this Denver, Colorado quartet. Hovering at nearly 45 minutes, their longest recording thus far, the two sprawling-yet exacting compositions that make up this album are as confounding as they are engaging. It’s an architecture of music at odds with itself: an acceleration through a Kubrickian stargate into a realm of aural ideas in harmonious opposition, uniting unlikely binaries of aural heavens and hells. For inspiration, the group looked to the mid-70’s progressive rock collective, Absolute Elsewhere (best known as a celestial stopover for King Crimson drummer, Bill Bruford) as the album’s namesake. For the uninitiated, Absolute Elsewhere’s landmark 1976 album, In Search of Ancient Gods, was constructed as a musical accompaniment to the works of Chariots of the Gods author, Erich Von Daniken, and his theories of non-terrestrial humanoid prompts towards mankind’s evolution. The subject matter of which should serve as no surprise to anyone familiar with Blood Incantation’s prior LPs and cosmically philosophical leanings. But make no mistake, the four musicians working under the BI banner for the past decade – guitarist and vocalist Paul Riedl, drummer Isaac Faulk, guitarist Morris Kolontyrsky and bassist Jeff Barrett – have successfully left the microgravity of genre behind and are re-writing the Rosetta Stone of extreme music with a new language entirely.
Midwife-
Madeline Johnston is a self taught multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer, currently based in Southern Colorado by way of Denver, where she spent the last decade+ developing her sound and focusing on her artistic community. Midwife began while Madeline was a resident of the beloved DIY space Rhinoceropolis in 2014. She has released four albums with The Flenser, most recently, No Depression In Heaven (2024), which received National and International acclaim. On stage, Johnston is known for her sparse, emotionally charged experimental pop music that can silence a room. On record, she produces intricate and lush sonic environments in her own little corner of the heavy music scene. She describes her sound as "Heaven Metal," AKA emotional music about devastation: catharsis. Johnston writes primarily about grief, and the many faces it can inhabit.
Show 8pm // All Ages // $19 Advance & $23 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
THE MYSTERY LIGHTS
with RON GALLO (solo)
The Mystery Lights story begins in 2004 in the small town of Salinas, California when friends Michael Brandon and Luis Alfonso — whose shared fondness for groups like The Mc5, Velvet Underground, Dead Moon, and The Fall (to name a few) — joined forces to craft their own brand of unhinged rock and roll. From there they spent the better part of 10 years touring relentlessly before migrating to Queens, New York in 2014.
With a live show known for its visceral energy and relentless assault — leaving little to no stoppage between songs — they barreled through countless NYC haunts and DIY venues, quickly amassing a fervent local following. The buzz soon caught the attention of Daptone Records execs who were in the beginning stages of launching a new rock-centric imprint, Wick Records. Impressed by the groups’ groove, endless supply of energy, and understanding of musical history, The Mystery Lights were quickly signed to Wick. Though a rock band at heart, the parallels to what Daptone Records had traditionally looked for in their soul artists was undeniable.
The Mystery Lights are set to release their new LP Purgatory on September 13th, with tour dates North America / UK / Europe in the fall.
The Mystery Lights are: Mike Brandon (lead vocals / guitar), LA Solano (lead guitar), Alex Amini (bass), Lily Rogers (keys), and Zach Butler (drums).
Show 8:00pm // $30 Advance & $35 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
BEAR HANDS - DISTRACTION 10: CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF DISTRACTION
with WORRY CLUB and SELFISH SONS
Post-punk electro band Bear Hands is making a highly anticipated return with their first bit of new music in five years. Today, they share the euro-deranged “Intrusive Thoughts,” which takes a left turn from where they left off in 2019 with their album Fake Tunes. The track was recorded at a small home studio in Cherry Hill, NJ and produced by Elliott Kozel (Yves Tumor, Jean Dawson, Lizzo), Alex M and the band.
2024 also marks ten years since the release of Bear Hands’ acclaimed sophomore album Distraction. To celebrate, the band has confirmed the “Distraction 10” Fall tour of North America, with dates kicking off on October 27 in West Hartford, CT, and concluding in Seattle, WA, on November 17.
Show 6:30pm // $26 Advance & $31 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
MAD CADDIES & AUTHORITY ZERO
with Special Guest BELVEDERE
Mad Caddies -
The Mad Caddies are a ska punk band from Solvang, California, United States. The band formed in 1995 and has released seven full-length albums, one live album, and two EPs. To date, Mad Caddies have sold over 500,000 albums worldwide.
The Mad Caddies sound has influences from broad ranging genres including ska (especially ska 3rd wave), punk rock, hardcore punk, reggae, dixieland jazz, Latin music, polka, even cowpunk ("Crew Cut Chuck") and sea shanties ("Weird Beard").
The Mad Caddies have released 6 studio albums, 2 EPs and a live album. They've also toured extensively throughout their career including tours across the USA, Europe, Japan, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South America. Their most recent full-length release, Punk Rocksteady, was released on June 15th 2018 and was produced by Fat Mike. In 2020 the Caddies released a 5 song EP titled "House on Fire" on Fat Wreck Chords.
Authority Zero -
“Authority Zero has never been called “negative.” Even during a pandemic, they kept their collective chin up, put their heads down and wrote what could be called their career album. Released in June 2021, Authority Zero’s album “Ollie Ollie Oxen Free” takes a line from hide and seek to encourage fans to leave the COVID-19 depression behind and celebrate life.
During the pandemic, singer Jason DeVore saw families torn apart by political views and COVID-19. Now that the divide has somewhat subsided, it’s time to come out and be yourself again. “The phrasing in the title track stems from the idea of ‘come out, come out, wherever you are,’” says DeVore, who co-writes with bassist Michael Spero. “It encourages a focus on the positive side of 2020, while still maintaining awareness of the hardships and detriment of it all. People have been trapped within themselves, depressed inside of their houses and otherwise. We’ve been separated both politically and mentally between the left and right, which is very apparent. It’s a focus of come out, feel free and feel a sense of confidence to live with an unheavy heart and mind again.”
The title track rattles those cages with DeVore’s encouraging lyrics, the frenetic blur of Christopher Dalley’s urgent drumming and Spero’s bass, coupled with guitar licks true to the playing style of returning guitarist Brandon Landelius. With its updated sound, “Ollie Ollie Oxen Free” fits in with Authority Zero’s catalog, DeVore says. “It’s more of the times of 2020,” he says. “We really tried to focus more on the positive side of things that came from the pandemic, rather than the negative that came out of it. “We inflect lyrics and music in an uplifting manner. We wanted to shine a light at the end of the tunnel.”
Belvedere -
From the band’s inception in 1995, Belvedere has continued to push themselves on the road and in the studio. Well over 1000 shows were played in over 25 countries thanks to the help of countless promoters, fans, and friends. Though the band split in 2005, it was clear that these friends would not forget them. In 2011, bridges were mended and reunion shows were announced. Over the next three years Steve, Jason, Scott, and Graham did everything they could to play in as many countries as real life allowed. By the end of 2014, the band decided that it was time to try writing again.
There were two rules when Belvedere decided to write and record their first album in over 12 years. Have a good time, and don’t sound like a bunch of old men..…mission accomplished. “The Revenge Of The Fifth” picks up where their last release “Fast Forward Eats The Tape” left off. Twelve tracks of melodic punk – fast and furious. Though fans of the band will feel a sense of nostalgia for the speed and riffage, they’ll also notice a progression in the song writing. Perhaps even a “juxtaposition” of maturity from 4 immature punkers. The balancing act between raising families and holding steady jobs, and touring the world for 20 years can be heard in many of the lyrics. “Generation Debt” is an apology letter to our children for the world we’ve left to them, while “Carpe per diem” is a summary of basement show tours that spanned the band’s first six years. An expression of hope is found in “Revenge of the fifth” which hinges on the idea that we’re all ultimately responsible for taking care of the human race and the planet; and to stop looking to a higher power for forgiveness or answers.
The addition of Casey Lewis on drums has given the band a new excitement and passion. Fans will be happy to hear the band hasn’t slowed down or toned down the shredding. 2016 looks to be a great year as Belvedere will be hitting South America, Europe, Canada and a few other places. Watch out for May 5th, 2016 when Belvedere’s fifth album, “The Revenge Of The Fifth” hits the real and digital world.
Show 7pm
Cornerstone Presents:
NICK COLLETTI
With his natural charm and raw talent, Nick Colletti is quickly emerging as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic and sought-after comedians and personalities.
As a stand-up, Nick tours across the country performing at numerous sold out venues.
In television, he stars alongside Jimmy Tatro, Cody Ko and Getter in the comedy hit, THE REAL BROS OF SIMI VALLEY, which has developed a massive, dedicated following. Colletti stars as Duncan in the faux-reality show which centers on four best friends as they navigate life in Simi Valley.
Online, Colletti has developed a massive fan base where he often posts videos and interacts with his 1M+ followers combined between Instagram and TikTok.
Nick currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA.
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
SALAMI ROSE JOE LOUIS
with SAXRELIGIOUS
Salami Rose Joe Louis is an genre traveler multi-instrumentalist female producer and a signee to Flying Lotus's Brainfeeder label. She produces and records pretty much exclusively on her beloved Roland MV8800, nicknamed "Funfunfun". Her debut record with Brainfeeder, 'Zdenka 2080', is a critically acclaimed, conceptual sci-fi epic that earned a nomination for Giles Peterson's Worldwide Awards Best Album of 2020. Since then, she has toured supporting genre-bending luminaries Flying Lotus, Cinematic Orchestra, Toro y Moi, TuneYards, Clairo, and MNDSGN. Her most recent solo album, 'Akousmatikous', (2023, Brainfeeder), is a follow up scifi odyssey to her 'Zdenka 2080', that blends emotional intensity with sonic experimentation. Her storytelling attempts to confront and explore a range of subjects such as climate change, the power of imagery, propaganda, depression, societal greed, isolation, and attempting to break free from societal conditioning. Recent collaborations include a feature on Toro y Moi's 'Mahal', a remix for Hiatus Kaiyote's Ninja Tune/Brainfeeder release, and the 2024 collab album extravaganza "Sarah" with Philadelphia legend, Flanafi. Now, Salami Rose Joe Louis presents her latest project: a live EP with her dynamic quartet, capturing the energetic intensity and improvisational magic of their performances together. With her innovative production style and captivating live shows, Salami Rose Joe Louis continues to push the boundaries of electronic music and beyond.
Show 8pm // All Ages // $24 Advance & $29 Day of Show // $74 VIP Meet & Greet
Cornerstone Presents:
JESSE BARRERA & ALBERT POSIS
with PATRICK HIZON
Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
HUSBANDS
with WORN-TIN
Husbands knows the galvanizing power of an anthemic, hair-raising song. As the co-founding songwriter behind the Oklahoma City indie rock outfit Husbands, Danny Davis has been meticulously crafting emotionally potent tunes about finding your place in the world. His writing always strives to break free from monotony and routine, aiming for meaning and clarity through massive choruses and colorful arrangements. CUATRO, Husbands’ adventurous and triumphant fourth album out Oct. 13 via Cowboy 2.0 and Thirty Tigers, marks a turning point for the band. It’s the first LP written after the departure of longtime bandmate and collaborator, Wil Norton. It’s also an album that Davis made during a time of relative personal stability after quitting his nine-to-five and moving with his wife to Costa Rica. Across 11 arena-filling and richly-produced tracks, the full-length is a document of his growth as a human being and a testament to finding peace in relationships evolving.
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presenst:
Brother Ali is a highly respected Hip Hop artist, speaker, and community leader from Minneapolis, MN. His two-decade resume includes eight critically-acclaimed albums, mentorships with iconic Hip Hop legends Chuck D and Rakim, and performances on late night shows with Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien.
His provocative and uplifting brand of Hip Hop has earned him coveted press features like Rolling Stone’s 40th anniversary edition and Source Magazine’s “Hip Hop Quotables”, while his outspoken social justice message has landed him on government watch lists. He’s also lectured at universities from Princeton to Stanford and delivered the keynote address at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum.
When he’s not rocking the mic at Coachella or being arrested for civil disobedience in support of marginalized communities, Brother Ali travels the world learning and teaching Islamic Spirituality under some of today’s most renowned teachers. In addition to leading worship services and classes, he co-founded The Gemali Project, an organization that helps Muslim converts and spiritual seekers access the beauty of the Islamic tradition. Brother Ali recently launched The Travelers Podcast from his new home in Istanbul, exploring life’s journey with cultural, spiritual, and thought leaders from across the globe.
Show 8:00pm
Cornerstone Presents:
MADISON RYANN WARD
Faith-based singer/songwriter Madison Ryann Ward writes warmhearted songs that mix mature pop and contemporary R&B with accents of gospel, blues, and folk. Previously signed to Rick Rubin's American Recordings, for which she cut the secular Beyond Me EP (2019), she has established herself as an independent artist with her own Zelda House Records, issuing a slew of singles before making her full-length debut with A New Thing (2023), a bright showcase for her commanding and understated voice.
Ward grew up in her native Oklahoma hearing a wide range of music. Her mother played piano in church, and she soaked up blues and soul classics while working in her teens at her father's restaurant. A year-round athletic star in high school, Ward excelled in volleyball at Oklahoma University with plans of going pro. Her path changed after an informal cafeteria recording of her singing Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" went viral. This encouraged Ward to build an online following with regular uploads of covers, and she eventually devoted herself to developing her voice and budding songwriting talent, leading to a deal with producer Rick Rubin and his American Recordings label. After she made her commercial debut with the Rex Rideout collaboration "Mirror" in 2018, Ward continued the next year with Beyond Me, a four-track EP featuring the equally lean and soulful ballad "BRKN." Ward then went independent, and from 2020 through 2022 progressed with singles such as "Higher," "Player," "Love&Adoration," and "Anchor." In 2023, she delivered A New Thing, an album over an hour in length with a few of the preceding singles placed throughout the sequence. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
Show 7pm // $30.50 Advance & $36 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
THE SLACKERS & LOS YESTERDAYS
with THE BANDULUS and DJ DR WOOD
For 33 years, the NYC-based and critically acclaimed Slackers have been touring the world with their blend of Ska, Reggae, and Soul.
Since 1991, the Slackers have released fifteen albums and countless singles, while their 1000s of live performances feed their fans with energetic sets of ecstatic music.
The Slackers have been called ‘the Sound of New York’ by the New York Times. They were described by Brooklyn Vegan as a “clean mix of Ska, Reggae, and Soul that gets dirtied up by Vic Ruggiero’s tough New York accent.’
In April 2022, The Slackers released a new album, “Dont Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” (Pirates Press) which quickly shot to the top of the US Billboard charts. The first time that a Slackers’ album has charted! Ironically after 30 years as a band, they qualified as a Billboard ‘new artist!’ The Washington Post noted that the Slackers “remain at the top of their game.”
The chart topping sales of “Dont Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” capped a 2 year comeback of the Slackers. When Covid stopped live shows in 2020, the Slackers pivoted to livestreams and made 5 full band concerts that were broadcast internationally to an audience of thousands. After the streams, they stayed in the studio and recorded the tunes that became ‘Dont Let the Sunlight Fool Ya.’
The Slackers capped this comeback with a series of frenetic tours in 2022 and 2023. They played everything from clubs to festivals in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Brazil.
In 2024, they are currently booking 90 shows. They are also currently working on a 20th anniversary reissue of their classic album, ‘Close My Eyes’ for September and on a new single of original music for October.
Official Website: www.theslackers.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theslackers
Instagram: @theslackersband
Listen to the Slackers on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/02YdqekgXBbl7t1N59tVh3
Show 8pm // Fully Seated
Cornerstone Presents:
DONNA MISSAL - THE ACOUSTIC TOUR
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
Nashville-based pop-funk starlet Molly Grace is quickly blazing on the scene one platform heel at a time. Taking inspiration from artists like Reneé Rapp, Chappell Roan, and Remi Wolf, Molly masterfully blends pop with funk and disco, performing with an infectious groove that feels fresh yet timeless.
First brought to media attention through winning a college showcase series at the end of 2023, Molly has developed a fanbase (her “lovers”) of over 150 thousand fans across platforms. Of those fans, she has fostered a country-wide street team advocating for her rise to fame as she embarked on her first headline across the midwest and northeast, The “Lovesick Tour.” Molly has displayed herself as Nashville's Queer Pop icon, taking the stage at Basement East and Exit/In, performing for 2,000+ fans at Nashville Soccer Club's GEODIS Stadium, and is anticipatingly set to perform at Bonnaroo in June 2024.
Molly is a fire sign through and through - charming, passionate, and playful. One thing is clear - if you see Molly Grace perform, you feel the love in the air. Currently finishing up her degree while touring the country on the weekends, Molly is a supernova waiting to explode. Put on something sparkly and come along for the ride, why don’t ya?
Show 8pm
Cornerstone & UC Theatre Present:
SAMORA PINDERHUGHES
with JOSHUA CRUMBLY and ELLIOTT SKINNER
Samora Pinderhughes, founder of The Healing Project, is a composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist known for examining sociopolitical issues and fighting for change through his art. Lauded as “…one of the most affecting singer songwriters today, in any genre” by The New York Times and “a magical being” by Forbes, Samora is shaping new worlds through his art, his honesty, and his vulnerability.
Show 8:00pm
Cornerstone Presents:
KY-MANI MARLEY
with EUREKA SOUND
Ky-Mani Marley was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, to Anita Belnavis and reggae superstar Bob Marley. At the age of nine, Ky-Mani and his mother relocated to Miami, Florida. In his early youth, Ky-Mani was unaware of his musical abilities, sports being his first love. With his mother's direction, he received piano and guitar lessons and played trumpet in his high school band. As an athlete, he competed in soccer and American football.
While a teenager, Ky-Mani started rapping and deejaying. His first single was "Unnecessary Badness". He became inspired as a singer after being asked to sing a hook to a song during a recording session at a studio in Miami. Ky-Mani soon began experimenting with laying tracks, at times with his brothers, Stephen, Julian and Damian.
Marley signed to Shang Records where he recorded his debut album in 1996, Like Father Like Son, and several singles: "Judge Not" with Patra, followed by "Dear Dad," "Who The Cap Fit ", and "Sensimelia", all of which added to his growing reputation in the new generation of reggae musicians.
In 1997, Ky-Mani joined forces with Pras of the Fugees, on "Avenue", a hit cover version of Eddy Grant's "Electric Avenue". Marley appeared at Midem when it was held in Miami. In the Cameo Theatre, Marley performed a set which was aired live by the Caribbean News Agency to 36 countries.
He signed with Gee Street/V2 Records in 1997 where he completed a collaboration with label mate P.M. Dawn on the single "Gotta Be Movin' On Up". Marley's next recording was the 2000 release, The Journey. In 2001, he released his third studio album Many More Roads, which was nominated for a Grammy Award, and went on tour. In 2004 he released his fourth studio album, Milestone. In 2007, he released Radio. In 2015, he released another album, Maestro.
Ky-Mani Marley's acting work included lead roles in the Jamaican films, "Shottas" and "One Love."
In 2018, Ky-Mani hosted his own festival called The Maestro Marley Cup. This event blends his love of soccer and music. The festival returned to Miami in 2021 and has plans to be an annual event.
Kymani is currently working on his new movie, Vendetta, written and executive produced by himself. This project is expected to be released in late 2022. He is also working on a new upcoming album and is set to release a debut single from the project in Fall 2022.
Ky-Mani is passionate about his youth soccer program in Jamaica called Falmouth United.
Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
X
Formed in 1977, X quickly established themselves as one of the best bands in the first wave ofLA's flourishing punk scene; becoming legendary leaders of a punk generation. Featuringvocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom, and drummer DJBonebrake, their debut 45 was released on the seminal Dangerhouse label in 1978, followedby seven studio albums released from 1980-1993. Over the years, the band has releasedseveral critically acclaimed albums, topped the musical charts with regularity and performed their iconic hits on top television shows such as Letterman and American Bandstand. X’s firsttwo studio albums, Los Angeles and Wild Gift are ranked by Rolling Stone among the top 500greatest albums of all time. The band continues to tour with the original line-up fully intact. In
2017, the band celebrated their 40th year anniversary in music with a Grammy Museum exhibitopening, a Proclamation from the City of Los Angeles and being honored at a Los AngelesDodgers game where Exene threw out the first pitch and John Doe sang the National Anthem.
In 2020, X celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Los Angeles.
In 2019 X reissued and remastered their first four classic albums via their collaboration with
Fat Possum Records. Los Angeles (1980), Wild Gift (1981), Under The Big Black Sun (1982) and
More Fun In The New World (1983). In addition, the band recently re-entered the recording
studio for the first time since 1984.
A collection of original songs, Alphabetland, were recorded with producer Rob Schnapf in twosessions. In Nov 2018 the band joined together to record fresh material for the first time since1985’s Ain’t Love Grand. Five songs were recorded over the course of two days with producerRob Schnapf. The first of these new songs is the recorded version of an older X song, "Delta 88Nightmare," which previously was only included as a bonus track on the 2001 reissue of "LosAngeles" in demo form - never as a fully recorded and mixed track. The song was released as a7" with the flip side being the newly recorded "Cyrano de Berger's Back,” one of the earliestsongs John wrote for the band that became X. This past January 2020 the band re-entered thestudio to finish recording the album, again with Rob Schnapf and seven more original trackswere laid down, 11 of the songs appear on this album. It was released via Bandcamp on April22nd and landed on streaming platforms as of May 1, 2020. Physical release plans aretentatively scheduled for August, 2020.
The band continues to tour with the original line-up: Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom
and DJ Bonebrake.
Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
X
Formed in 1977, X quickly established themselves as one of the best bands in the first wave ofLA's flourishing punk scene; becoming legendary leaders of a punk generation. Featuringvocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom, and drummer DJBonebrake, their debut 45 was released on the seminal Dangerhouse label in 1978, followedby seven studio albums released from 1980-1993. Over the years, the band has releasedseveral critically acclaimed albums, topped the musical charts with regularity and performed their iconic hits on top television shows such as Letterman and American Bandstand. X’s firsttwo studio albums, Los Angeles and Wild Gift are ranked by Rolling Stone among the top 500greatest albums of all time. The band continues to tour with the original line-up fully intact. In
2017, the band celebrated their 40th year anniversary in music with a Grammy Museum exhibitopening, a Proclamation from the City of Los Angeles and being honored at a Los AngelesDodgers game where Exene threw out the first pitch and John Doe sang the National Anthem.
In 2020, X celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Los Angeles.
In 2019 X reissued and remastered their first four classic albums via their collaboration with
Fat Possum Records. Los Angeles (1980), Wild Gift (1981), Under The Big Black Sun (1982) and
More Fun In The New World (1983). In addition, the band recently re-entered the recording
studio for the first time since 1984.
A collection of original songs, Alphabetland, were recorded with producer Rob Schnapf in twosessions. In Nov 2018 the band joined together to record fresh material for the first time since1985’s Ain’t Love Grand. Five songs were recorded over the course of two days with producerRob Schnapf. The first of these new songs is the recorded version of an older X song, "Delta 88Nightmare," which previously was only included as a bonus track on the 2001 reissue of "LosAngeles" in demo form - never as a fully recorded and mixed track. The song was released as a7" with the flip side being the newly recorded "Cyrano de Berger's Back,” one of the earliestsongs John wrote for the band that became X. This past January 2020 the band re-entered thestudio to finish recording the album, again with Rob Schnapf and seven more original trackswere laid down, 11 of the songs appear on this album. It was released via Bandcamp on April22nd and landed on streaming platforms as of May 1, 2020. Physical release plans aretentatively scheduled for August, 2020.
The band continues to tour with the original line-up: Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom
and DJ Bonebrake.
Show 9pm
Cornerstone Presents:
SEIJI ODA with LIL RICEFIELD
Show 9pm // 18+
Cornerstone Presents:
GIMME GIMME DISCO: A DANCE PARTY INSPIRED BY ABBA
Calling all Dancing Queens! Here we go again! If you can’t get enough ABBA then do we have a dance party for you. We are a DJ based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA hits, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80's like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, & Cher (DISCO ATTIRE ENCOURAGED). So honey honey, take-a-chance and you’ll be dancing all night long. Grab tickets, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life!
Show 8:00pm
Cornerstone Presents:
RASH: A TRIBUTE TO RUSH
Since 2010, Rash: A Tribute to Rush has recreated the energy, the sound – the whole spectacle – of Rush live and in their prime. Seasoned performers all, this group of Rush fans came together with single-minded intent to perform their favorite Rush music and to sound as much like Rush as possible. Performing greatest hits and deep cuts with tremendous attention to detail, Rash will please the hardcore fan and casual listener alike.
Show 8pm // Fully Seated
Cornerstone Presents:
PUDDLES PITY PARTY
Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is comparable to rock legends like Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury, has amassed nearly 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows all over the globe including The Kennedy Center in D.C., San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre, and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Neil Gaiman recently featured Puddles as guest performer in his specially curated gala for The Art of Elysium in Los Angeles. In 2022, Puddles performed a duet with the iconic Eric Idle in Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon filmed for CBS and was a surprise guest on the Season 4 finale of ABC’s The Conners. He also landed the coveted John Lewis Holiday advert in the UK with a cover of “All the Small Things” that he recorded with Postmodern Jukebox. Puddles was a quarter finalist on Season 12 of America’s Got Talent and appeared on the 2020 season of AGT The Champions.
Deftly combining melancholy with the absurd, Puddles has received endorsements and accolades from musical comedy legends like Jack Black, Michael McKean, Weird Al Yankovic, Drew Carey, Nick Offerman and Paul Reubens. His one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
DENM
with SURFER GIRL and CHAD TEPPER
DENM first made an impactful splash while dropping his Slum Beach Denny LP- DENM’s sparkling debut album which hit the scene in 2021. Garnering out of the box recognition from coveted playlists including the cover of Spotify’s “Beach Vibes.” Today, Slum Beach Denny has tallied over 25 million streams, and counting! The genre-bending, SoCal musician, songwriter, and producer blends a unique recipe of hazy daze optimism and suburban beach influence into a modern-day melting pot of hip-hop beats, dubby rhythms, and catchy vocal hooks with a bonafide street mentality. DENM possesses the edge and wit of an artist aware of the realities of society, while addressing his own personal values and tongue in cheek commentary on the quest for the American Dream.
Quickly and deservedly, he’s become a coveted, go-to producer amongst his core constituents, helming the Grammy-winning Best Reggae Album of 2022, SOJA’s Beauty in the Silence, as well as a co-write and production on HIRIE’s top-scoring single, “Respect,” plus his high flight collaboration on “Rage,” with Dirty Heads, Travis Barker, and The Interrupters. DENM also flexes his production skill set on out of the box Bounce phenom Big Freedia on the song “Strut.”
DENM’s 2nd release Slum Beach Posse Vol. 1, a seven-song collaborative EP with special guests Slightly Stoopid, Landon McNamara, Jesse James, and Benny Ranks, dropped in 2023 spawning the unmistakable single “Wild Trip” recorded during a surf and studio bender on Oahu’s North Shore with creative conspirator and big wave surfing legend Landon McNamara.”
DENM’s music has commanded notable synchs on several hit series, including Netflix’s Outer Banks, and All-American, and FOX’s Rescue: HI-Surf, and Prime’s Surf Girls Hawai’i. All of this comes ahead of a series of new singles preceding his forthcoming sophomore LP and a U.S. tour that has DENM hitting over 30 outdoor amphitheaters with likeminded cohorts, Pepper and Iration on the ‘Daytrippin in Paradise Summer Tour.’
“It’s all becoming more of what I had originally envisioned,” DENM says. “Everything is manifesting into part of this really cool trajectory to take the listener to places that I like to go.”
Denm has been known to create music in unique places, from Hawaii’s North Shore paradise of Oahu, hanging with Landon McNamara and friends, making music with the Slum Beach Posse between surf sets, or in the urban low-rider landscape of B-REAL from CYPRESS HILL’s Smoke-box studios in the alleys of Downtown Los Angeles. You may also find him behind the board and microphone at Rock Mafia Studios, with producers, Tim James and Antonina Armato, down the coast in Santa Monica, CA or in the Pacific, on a fishing boat drinking brews and writing tunes with Pepper’s Kaleo Wassman, such as the new album’s first single “Where I’m Going,” released on July 26, 2024. Places where days-long, beats-making all-nighters in the studio are routine. And where autobiographical references in his songwriting, reflecting, if not celebrating the seedier side of life, are the standard.
“My songs are about healing from past traumas. Coming of age. Honest songs about struggles with addiction. Songs about tweakers walking down the street really fast. The highs and lows of life, and love, and fatherhood,” DENM says. “Also, just being a mouthpiece for art and my surroundings, with songs about mental health, and the struggle to keep your vision clear and your head straight. It’s a little bit of everything.”
DENM spent his youth as an admittedly troubled teen bouncing from beach town to beach town in Southern California, teaching himself guitar at 14. His itinerant residencies in San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Isla Vista marked a challenging personal narrative full of life’s harshest lessons. They also fostered deeply genuine and eclectic sources of inspiration for his multifaceted talents.
Whether it’s crafting his own scintillating repertoire, or collaborating with a host of admiring peers like Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads and SOJA, DENM brings a relentless, undeniable vibe of authenticity to his work. Just three short years since his debut, he has risen to the upper tier of the SoCal scene, volleying his time between sought-after producer and songwriter, cutting edge recording artist, and magnetic live performer. Now, he just wants to keep rolling.
“I want to make music that makes the world move and groove,” says DENM. “If I just stay in that flow state, it’s only going to get better and more fun from here.”
For more info, visit www.denmdemndenm.com
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
ELIJAH FOX
Elijah Fox is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up in Durham, NC and began playing piano at age 11 and was mentored early on by Yusuf Salim, a pianist who had played with Charlie Parker and began performing in local jazz clubs. Fox studied piano at Oberlin Conservatory with Sullivan Fortner, Billy Hart, Dan Wall, and Gary Bartz and graduated in 2017 before moving to New York City. His piano composition “East Village” was sampled by Drake and 21 Savage on “Major Distribution” reaching number 3 on the Billboard Charts. Fox has also recorded/produced for SZA, Masego, YG, ScHoolboy Q, Denzel Curry, Tate McCrae, Musiq Soulchild, Childish Gambino, Kali Uchis, J Cole, and many others as well as releasing his own original compositions and sample packs. His impressionistic original piano composition “Wyoming” went viral on TikTok and has received over 20 million streams on Spotify. He is signed to UMPG for publishing as a writer/composer. He is also the touring keyboardist for UK drummer Yussef Dayes and has performed throughout the world. Fox has also performed his original music at sold out shows across the US and Europe. His sound blends elements of jazz, Impressionism, and psychedelic soul. Fox also releases instrumental music under the alias @Soren Sostrom
Show 6:30pm // $31 Advance / $36 Day of Show
Cornerstone Presents:
NILE & SIX FEET UNDER
with PSYCROPTIC and EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY
Six Feet Under - From the opening moments of “Know-Nothing Ingrate,” which kicks off Killing for Revenge, it’s immediately clear that Six Feet Under focused their energies into something that’s as brutal, lyrically visceral and musically dazzling as one would hope for from the ground-breaking Tampa-bred death metal lineup on their 14th studio album.
Killing for Revenge, a gnarly beast of a record that’s not for the faint-hearted, dishes up nightmare-inducing imagery courtesy of frontman Chris Barnes via the vocalist’s trademark guttural vocals. Both the album title and darkly detailed red-hued album cover by artist Vince Locke are perfect containers for the brutality within. “I chose the title Killing for Revenge after we completed writing and noticed that all the lyrics and storylines had a common theme of revenge. Revenge by human or revenge by nature—or both in the song “Bestial Savagery,” which describes the destructive paths of man-made storms,” Barnes says. “The album title describes the flow of the stories within the lyrics perfectly.”
Killing for Revenge marks the second album that Barnes and guitarist Jack Owen (ex-Cannibal Corpse) have created together since reuniting for 2020’s Nightmares of the Decomposed, an album one critic praised an “often slow-ish and doomy yet crushing death metal” which offered an “uncompromising show of strength.” Owen also produced Killing for Revenge, with Barnes as production assistant. “We worked well together in Cannibal Corpse,” Barnes says. “He was probably my favorite person back then in that band. I loved him to death as a friend and a musician, so I'm really comfortable giving him the reins because I just have such great respect for him as an artist.”
It’s clearly a partnership that works, given the brilliance of Cannibal Corpse’s early work under Barnes and the fact that the Owen-Barnes rekindled symbiotic relationship has breathed new life, or perhaps new death, into Six Feet Under. “I asked Jack to map out what parts of the songs he wanted lyrics for, and he just started writing lyrics instead and gave me a demo vocal track for pretty much all the songs,” Barnes says. “I thought it was great. That's how the music and lyrics wanted to appear this time, so I just let it come through that way and worked with him in a collaborative way. Like we did back in the old days, like on the song ‘Shredded Humans’.”
Six Feet Under was initially formed as a side project for Barnes during his final years with the band that he co-founded, Cannibal Corpse. It became the frontman’s sole focus in 1995, coinciding with the release of their debut, Haunted. Only Barnes remains from the original SFU band, but the quality has remained remarkably consistent. The current lineup of Barnes, guitarists Owen and Ray Suhy, bassist Jeff Hughell, and drummer Marco Pitruzzella make for a devastating unit.
While Barnes is the sole remaining member, Six Feet Under is about more than he and Owen. The singer is thrilled with the current lineup, and what each member brings to the table. “Jeff and Marco have been with me for about 10 years,” Barnes says. “I'm really fortunate that I have probably the best musicians in metal. If you look at it, we have the same amount of original members as Cannibal Corpse. Jeff is a killer bass player. Marco’s probably the best drummer out there. Jack's the greatest songwriter I've ever been involved with over the 30-plus years I've been doing music professionally. And Ray is just a phenomenal guitarist who can play everything from jazz to death metal. The lineup now is untouchable.”
The chemistry between the five men is palpable; listening to Killing for Revenge, one could be forgiven for assuming that they hid themselves away somewhere for a couple of months and hammered it out in blessed, creative seclusion. Not the case.“We all recorded it on our own, in different parts of the country since we're all spread out,” says Barnes. “I think the most important thing is to put everybody in a comfortable space so that they get a great performance. That's what you want to capture. It's really hard nowadays to afford everyone being in the studio recording like we used to back in the ‘90s. It can be done just as effectively this way.”
The songs on Killing for Revenge—highlighted by the singles “Know-Nothing Ingrate,” “Ascension” and “When the Moon Goes Down in Blood”—dive headfirst into subjects that are as gleefully vile, graphic and downright grotesque as you might dream of from a Barnes/Owen project. After all, the two men were vital cogs in the Cannibal Corpse band that released such delightfully offensive death metal classics as Butchered at Birth and Tomb of the Mutilated. Highlights of this latest Six Feet Under opus include “Compulsive,” which tells the tale of a disturbed individual in a padded cell, eating himself alive: “Display of carnage for the poor soul who finds you; To discover sick survival that binds you; Heaving lungs the only thing intact; Scattered expelled organs your final act.”
“Jack wrote 90 percent of the lyrics on this album, and that was one that he came up with the storyline to,” says Barnes. “How you want to interpret it is up to you. You can find deeper meaning or metaphors or symbolisms. But I would say a good interpretation is someone suffering who is devouring himself. You could look deeper as it being about addiction.”
The album opener, “Know-Nothing Ingrate,” launches Killing for Revenge as the LP’s first single.
“I kind of went back and forth on what song should be the first one to throw out into the world,” says Barnes. “Jack liked the idea of ‘Know-Nothing Ingrate‘ as the first single as well.”
“Know-Nothing Ingrate” was written early in the album process. “We wanted to keep the aggression of a prior Six Feet Under song like ‘Amputator,’ explains Owen. “I wrote music in the style of early Dark Angel or Kreator, who always had cool driving drum beats. I had all the riffs in my head as I wrote the drums in a couple hours. Lyrically, It's basically about online trolls who voice their uneducated and unnecessarily spiteful review of any artist's output. You're entitled to your opinion, and I'm entitled to mine.”
Six Feet Under also recorded a cover of Nazareth's "Hair of the Dog," which appears on all formats of Killing for Revenge with the exception of vinyl. “’Hair of the Dog’ has such a heavy groove to it and the vocal is so killer and memorable that it seemed like a perfect fit for us, and something fun to add to the album as a bonus track,” explains Barnes. “Plus there’s cowbell!” Clearly, 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for Six Feet Under, and Barnes hopes to take full advantage.“I'd like to get a tour put together,” he says. “I would love to get back out on the road. It's been too long. Three of those years were due to the pandemic. I love being on the road. I love being in a tour bus and being in front of people on stage. I have missed it so much. It's what I was meant to do.”
Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
TIAKOLA
Tiakola is an artist who needs no introduction!
One of the most listened to artists on Spotify with nearly 7 million monthly listeners, his album “Mélo”, released in 2022 and which is certified triple platinum, is the project the has been most listened to on the platform in 2023.
A music lover of his generation, a hit maker, who multiplies the featurings and who has a string of certifications, Tiakola has signed his return in 2023 with the project “La Mélo est GangX” in collaboration with Gazo. A joint project which is already certified platinum.
Between 3 certifications won out of 8 nominations during the first Flames ceremony, Tiakola continues his rise in 2024 and unveiled a surprise EP entitled “X” released in March, a project putting music back at the center and this rap side which does not never left.
July 2024, Tiakola this time announces the release of his first mixtape entitled “BDLM Vol. 1”, a unifying project with more than twenty artists which will be released on September 20, 2024.
Show 7:30pm
Cornerstone Presents:
DUSTIN NICKERSON
A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials on Amazon Prime Video.
In addition, he’s been featured on Comedy Central and Netflix by Kevin Hart, the Late Late Show with James Corden, is a regular on After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson, Fox, Hulu and can regularly be heard on Sirius Radio XM. Online, his stand-up clips and jokes have received tens of millions of views and his podcast, Don’t Make Me Come Back There, has over 2 million downloads.
He’s also the author of How to be Married be Married to Melissa, an Amazon #1 New Release published by Harper Collins in June 2022.
Dustin describes himself as “the world’s most average person” but is far from it when on stage. He brings you into his life through his jokes about the struggles of parenting, marriage, and being generally annoyed by most people.
At 39 years old, Dustin has been married for 20 years and has three kids. This helps makes Dustin truly one of the most unique voices in the comedy scene.
Show 8pm // All Ages // $31 General Admission
Artdontsleep & The UC Theatre Present:
GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY
Gyedu Blay Ambolley is a musical luminary hailing from Ghana, West Africa, with a staggering 29 albums under his belt. Known affectionately as the "Simigwa Do Man,” Ambolley’s musical journey began in the vibrant port city of Sekondi-Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. His early fascination with music blossomed into a lifelong passion. From mastering his father’s flute at the tender age of eight, to honing his guitar skills under the mentorship of “Uncle Bonku”, Sammy Lartey and Ebo Taylor, Ambolley’s musical odyssey has been nothing short of extraordinary. This all led to Ambolley becoming a musical life force and exploding on the scene in 1973 with a jazzy highlife sound called 'SIMIGWA-DO'. His name has become synonymous with Simigwa music and dance.
Coming of age amidst the zenith of Ghana’s highlife era, Ambolley emerged as a pivotal figure in its evolution, lending his talents to esteemed bands such as Houghas Extraordinaires, Meridians Of Tema and Ghana Broadcasting Band. It was during this time that he caught the attention of his compatriot and friend, Ebo Taylor, who recruited Ambolley to be a member of the Uhuru Dance Band. This all lead to a transformative journey to Nigeria in 1973, where they shared the stage with the legendary Fela Kuti at his renowned Shrine venue.
