Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
X
with DEAD ROCK WEST
Formed in 1977, X quickly established themselves as one of the best bands in the first wave of LA's flourishing punk scene; becoming legendary leaders of a punk generation. Featuring vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom, and drummer DJ Bonebrake, 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
with DEAD ROCK WEST
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 & LIL RICEFIELD
with AJAI KASIM
Show 6:30pm
Cornerstone Presents:
MILES MINNICK
with TOMMY ZUKO and CJ EMULOUS
Miles Minnick, Bay Area native, is a remarkable music artist with a massive following called “Glo Nation”. With over 500,000 followers across all platforms Miles is known for his innovative approach to marketing and his authentic connection with his fans. With this, Miles is pioneering a lane for Christian Hip Hop with a West Coast sound.
His annual festival GLO FEST has sold out for three consecutive years and he just completed his first national headline tour. Performing for large, and even sold out, crowds is not something that is new for Miles. He has performed at The Peacock Theater, the Angels Stadium, and even Anaheim’s Honda Center Arena.
He has also been seen hosting the Youversion Bible App’s Verse of the Day, which has over 600 million downloads, and has been a featured guest on Tim Ross’ “The Basement” Podcast.
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 10pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
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 // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
THE ENGLISH BEAT
The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world.
When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval. This set the stage for a period of unbridled musical creativity, and thanks in large part to the Punk movement and it's DIY approach to making music, artists like The Beat were able to speak out and speak their mind on the news of the day, as in “Stand Down Margaret”, things that mattered to them and the youth culture, as in “Get A Job”, and universal matters of the heart and soul, as in their classic hits “I Confess” and “Save It For Later”.
The Beat first came to prominence as founding members of the British Two Tone Ska movement, with their classic first album “Just Can't Stop It” fitting squarely in that genre. Along with their contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, the band became an overnight sensation and one of the most popular and influential bands of that movement.
However, band leader Dave Wakeling never felt constrained by the movement. The band crossed over fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious dance rhythm. The band's sound continued to evolve over their three studio albums, through the General Public era (a band formed by Dave with The Beat’s toaster, Ranking Roger), and it has continued its evolution with the forthcoming English Beat album “Here We Go Love”, a PledgeMusic crowd-funded album set for a 2016 release, the band's first new album since 1982's “Special Beat Service”.
Consummate showman that he is, Dave Wakeling continues to keep The Beat alive and strong, touring the world as The English Beat with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing all the hits of The Beat, General Public, and songs from his new album “Here We Go Love”.
You just can’t stop The English Beat!
Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
THE ENGLISH BEAT
The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world.
When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval. This set the stage for a period of unbridled musical creativity, and thanks in large part to the Punk movement and it's DIY approach to making music, artists like The Beat were able to speak out and speak their mind on the news of the day, as in “Stand Down Margaret”, things that mattered to them and the youth culture, as in “Get A Job”, and universal matters of the heart and soul, as in their classic hits “I Confess” and “Save It For Later”.
The Beat first came to prominence as founding members of the British Two Tone Ska movement, with their classic first album “Just Can't Stop It” fitting squarely in that genre. Along with their contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, the band became an overnight sensation and one of the most popular and influential bands of that movement.
However, band leader Dave Wakeling never felt constrained by the movement. The band crossed over fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious dance rhythm. The band's sound continued to evolve over their three studio albums, through the General Public era (a band formed by Dave with The Beat’s toaster, Ranking Roger), and it has continued its evolution with the forthcoming English Beat album “Here We Go Love”, a PledgeMusic crowd-funded album set for a 2016 release, the band's first new album since 1982's “Special Beat Service”.
Consummate showman that he is, Dave Wakeling continues to keep The Beat alive and strong, touring the world as The English Beat with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing all the hits of The Beat, General Public, and songs from his new album “Here We Go Love”.
You just can’t stop The English Beat!
Show 11:00am // $10 General Admission at the door
Bandworks Presents:
WINTER SHOWCASE 2025
Show 9pm // 18+
Cornerstone Presents:
Immerse yourself in the Ultimate Rave Experience 🌌 – an electrifying night of EDM hits, immersive visuals, and non-stop energy on the dance floor.
Our in-house DJs/Producers will spin original remixes and edits of past and present EDM hits, blending crowd favorites with your favorite lyrics for a one-of-a-kind sound.
Inspired by the music of:
FISHER | SKRILLEX | MARTIN GARRIX | MATRODA | CHRIS LAKE | TIËSTO | ISOXO | JOHN SUMMIT | DOM DOLLA | KSHMR | KREAM | AFROJACK | DAVID GUETTA | ALESSO | KASKADE | AVICII | KNOCK2 | ZEDD | DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE | R3HAB | THE CHAINSMOKERS | OLIVER HELDENS | VINTAGE CULTURE | TIMMY TRUMPET | ALOK | DON DIABLO | NICKY ROMERO | LOST FREQUENCIES | ABOVE & BEYOND | JULIAN JORDAN | ACRAZE | + MORE
✨ What Makes United We Dance Unique?
A Wide Ranging Electronic Experience: A diverse mix of electronic music designed to keep you dancing all night.
High Production Value: A focus on engaging lighting and visuals
A Welcoming Atmosphere: A vibrant, inclusive vibe that brings everyone together.
Talented Resident DJs: A High-octane music selection, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
Festival/rave attire encouraged!
Show 8:30pm
Cornerstone Presents:
J.LATELY
with LOE GINO, LOT 49, SHARK SINATRA, YASIN, ABOVE AVERAGE
J.Lately distinguishes himself as an emcee with his soulful style and laid back flow. A true appreciation for music along with the unique ability to put everyday life into a relatable perspective has allowed him to flourish in the Bay Area scene and beyond. Growing up as the bi-racial son of Korean and Canadian immigrant parents, and feeling like he never quite had a place to fit in, he is able to find the common ground in the middle. His music possesses the rare ability to make you contemplate and vibe out simultaneously, finding the perfect balance between the conscious and the stoner. Coming from the small town of Sebastopol, and having split time between Oakland and Southern California, his influences are eclectic and mesh together effortlessly to form his own individual style. A relentless drive has kept Lately on tour across the country supporting heavy hitters Zion I, Andre Nickatina, Jarren Benton, Demrick, Locksmith, and A-Plus of the Hieroglyphics.
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:
SHWAYZE
with BIKINI TRILL and TWIN FIN
Raised on the beaches of Southern California, Aaron Smith is a rapper, actor, musician, and father who became known to the world simply as Shwayze following a massive music breakout in 2008.
The Malibu native released his debut album Buzzin’ that summer with singer-producer Cisco Adler. The duo hit the road immediately on the Vans Warped Tour wearing skinny jeans, and singing about lost weekends in Hollywood, all while bringing the most legendary parties with them wherever they went.
Shwayze has since gone on to work with an array of producers and release several independent albums such as Shwayze Summer on his self-funded Feel Good Entertainment Music label. He continues reinventing his sound while staying true to the influences that brought him where he is today.
The past decade has boasted an impressive resume including a top 10 album, Billboard chart topping singles including ‘Buzzin’ and ‘Corona & Lime,’ a rock-doc reality show on MTV, and a number of roles in feature films and major network television- all while living on the road much of the year touring the world.
Shwayze continues to perform around the world and each year he finds new territories and fanbases to connect with.
Show 9pm
DJ Dials Presents:
SAKA'S "MOONFALL" LUNAR NEW YEAR
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 7:30pm
Cornerstone Presents:
SET YOUR GOALS
with THE WARRIORS and DOOMSDAY
Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
DANIEL DONATO'S COSMIC COUNTRY
There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, Reflector (Retrace Music), his first all-original album. But within those, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him -- and that he's pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor.
He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that's both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It's an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang; a showcase for Donato's instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it's a world of his own, and a wide world of musical adventure at that.
While growing up in Nashville his his father, who turned his young son on to music of all genres, suggested the fledgling and industriously minded (even at just 14) artist start busking in Nashville's lower Broadway area and outside concerts, for eight hours at a time on the weekends. One night, the two happened by Robert’s Western World where legendary honky-tonk local mainstay the Don Kelly Band were performing. "Their songbook was that of my main influences still to this day -- Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Bob Wills, Marty Robbins, Bill Monroe, traditional bluegrass music, Hank Williams Sr. -- old-timey music with real stories and emotions that everybody has. It just hooked me right away." Donato eventually became a member of the band, playing four hours a night at Robert's (464 shows in total).
Another piece of the puzzle came through later in Donato’s teenage years -- the Grateful Dead, thanks to a high school American History teacher who gave him a pile of bootleg recordings when he was 18. "When I discovered Jerry Garcia, there's really never been anyone who writes like that," says Donato. "From there I went on to discover Bob Dylan and all the great writers and made me want to make that part of what I did as well."
The whole package of player, singer, writer and band leader was in place. Two albums in, Daniel Donato and Cosmic Country, featuring Nathan Aronowitz (keyboards/guitars/vocals), Will McGee (bass/vocals) and Will Clark (drums, percussion/vocals) are selling out venues throughout the country and bringing their brand of Cosmic Country to an ever growing, passionate fanbase.
Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
DANIEL DONATO'S COSMIC COUNTRY
There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, Reflector (Retrace Music), his first all-original album. But within those, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him -- and that he's pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor.
He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that's both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It's an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang; a showcase for Donato's instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it's a world of his own, and a wide world of musical adventure at that.
While growing up in Nashville his his father, who turned his young son on to music of all genres, suggested the fledgling and industriously minded (even at just 14) artist start busking in Nashville's lower Broadway area and outside concerts, for eight hours at a time on the weekends. One night, the two happened by Robert’s Western World where legendary honky-tonk local mainstay the Don Kelly Band were performing. "Their songbook was that of my main influences still to this day -- Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Bob Wills, Marty Robbins, Bill Monroe, traditional bluegrass music, Hank Williams Sr. -- old-timey music with real stories and emotions that everybody has. It just hooked me right away." Donato eventually became a member of the band, playing four hours a night at Robert's (464 shows in total).
Another piece of the puzzle came through later in Donato’s teenage years -- the Grateful Dead, thanks to a high school American History teacher who gave him a pile of bootleg recordings when he was 18. "When I discovered Jerry Garcia, there's really never been anyone who writes like that," says Donato. "From there I went on to discover Bob Dylan and all the great writers and made me want to make that part of what I did as well."
The whole package of player, singer, writer and band leader was in place. Two albums in, Daniel Donato and Cosmic Country, featuring Nathan Aronowitz (keyboards/guitars/vocals), Will McGee (bass/vocals) and Will Clark (drums, percussion/vocals) are selling out venues throughout the country and bringing their brand of Cosmic Country to an ever growing, passionate fanbase.
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 9pm
Cornerstone Presents:
PETE FLOYD
Step into the enchanting world of Pete Floyd, an extraordinary Sonoma/Marin-based Pink Floyd tribute band, where the spirit of Pink Floyd's legacy comes alive through the captivating performances of eight exceptionally talented musicians. Led by the dynamic duo of skilled Petes, Pete Delaney, celebrated for his exceptional guitar skills and captivating vocals in The Grain and Avocado Sundae, and Pete Hale, who adds a multitalented dimension with his contributions from The Hots and The Dictator Tots, this band is a musical powerhouse devoted to authentically bringing Pink Floyd's experience to life.
The seeds of Pete Floyd's collective vision were sown in the summer of 2021, leading to the meticulous assembly of an exceptional lineup. The lead vocals are graced by the captivating voices of Marin's cherished favorites, Teal Collins from Mother Truckers, and esteemed alumnus of Terrapin Crossroads, Paige Clem. Bob McBain, with his well-traveled musical expertise on the keys, adds depth to the melodies, while Toby Tyler, another member of The Hots, lays down mesmerizing bass grooves. The rhythm section is fortified by Sean England, locally renowned as a drummer star, with an unforgettable presence behind the drum kit. And completing the lineup is the mesmerizing Sonoman, Alex Garcia, whose soulful saxophone melodies infuse the band's sound with a unique and captivating allure.
Together, this talented group of musicians creates an unforgettable experience, honoring the legacy of Pink Floyd. Their dedication shines through their rigorous rehearsal regimen, which aims to respectfully duplicate the timeless sounds of psychedelia and concept albums, transporting audiences on a dream-like journey. Imagine lounging on a beanbag, surrounded by spinning vinyl and the subtle aroma of incense, or feeling the exhilaration of being part of a sold-out arena crowd, utterly captivated by the music.
With a carefully curated selection of iconic hits and hidden gems, spanning from Meddle to The Wall, Pete Floyd's constantly rotating setlist is designed to delight everyone, from the casual listener to the most devoted fans. Beyond the classics, the band pays homage to Pink Floyd's live performances, incorporating early favorites and later renditions from David Gilmour and Roger Waters.
Embark on this extraordinary journey with Pete Floyd and experience the magic and passion that fuel their performances as they lovingly pay tribute to the timeless world of Pink Floyd. Each note, each melody, carries the essence of Pink Floyd's legacy, ensuring an awe-inspiring and unforgettable musical adventure for all who join them on this mesmerizing tribute.
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
BENJAMIN CLEMENTINE
The critically acclaimed Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine will launch his fourth album ‘Sir Introvert and the Featherweights’ on December 6th via Preserve Artists. He is launching a short prestigious American tour to coincide with the new release. Amongst music he professes to be an artist whose music is only one element of his creative journey, most notable with his acting roles in Denis Villeneuve’s multiple Oscar-winning film ‘Dune’ and Oscar winning film Director Sir Steve Mcqueen.
‘Sir Introvert And The Featherweights’ continues Benjamin’s adventures as a singular artist who delivers style, poise and poetry in equal measure. His experimental and at times avant-garde approach to chamber pop and his enigmatic presence, velveteen baritone and literary streak defies simple categorisation. It was primarily written high in the mountains of Santa Monica and the small town of Ojai in California where Benjamin amassed a collection of vintage analogue equipment.
He compares his quest for perfection to being stuck between rattlesnakes and coyotes: an impossible balancing act between impeccable precision and the need for the imperfections that only a human touch can provide. Sessions were split between Los Angeles and London before the songs were finished in Rome Italy.
Show 7:30pm
Cornerstone Presents:
EGGY
Song by timeless song Eggy reaches out a hand, inviting you along as a great story unfolds. Eggy’s music traces the full spectrum of emotions, evoked by a life well-lived alongside friends well-loved.
Eggy formed from a high school dream into a full-fledged reality. Aligning together in 2016, the lineup of Alex Bailey (drums, vocals), Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals), Mike Goodman (bass, vocals) and Dani Battat (keys, vocals) has captured the ears of listeners across the USA and beyond.
Following the release of their 2019 debut record, “Watercolor Days,” the band has toured constantly, performing in over 40 states. Amidst their travels in 2021, Eggy stopped in Nashville to record two singles, released as Nashville Tapes the following year. Highlights from the band’s many eclectic shows have been handpicked by the band for consumption, including the most recent “Eggy Selects: Spring Tour 2023, Vol. 1).”
Eggy’s new record, “Waiting Game,” is out now. Co-produced by White Denim’s James Petralli, “Waiting Game” showcases the band’s artistry through a concentrated and refined studio approach as a compliment to their exploratory live shows.
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
WINONA FIGHTER
The Nashville based punk band Winona Fighter is breathing new life into the resurging punk scene, and on a mission to create punk music that is accessible and accepting to all music lovers willing to listen. Coco's (front-woman of Winona Fighter) introduction to the Boston punk rock scene at an early age was the catalyst influence for her current sound and stage presence. Moving to Nashville gave her a task to expose all music lovers to the power of thrashable tunes. After recruiting lead guitarist Dan Fuson, they set off to do the scene Coco had left behind justice. Eventually the two of them added Austin Luther (bass/producer) to the family. The band is recognized as an energized powerhouse during their live performances. Their shows are a space where all bullshit and ego is left at the door-everyone is welcome, equal and needs to get on their fucking feet. In recent times, they have opened for the bands Incubus and Motion City Soundtrack, in addition to playing multiple sets at Bonnaroo 2023.
Show 8pm // All Ages
Cornerstone Presents:
BALLYHOO!
with SERANATION and THE HARBOR BOYS
Through 25 years and eight independent albums, the last four on their own Right Coast Records, Ballyhoo! have earned the exclamation point which marks their name. Starting in the basement of their mom’s Aberdeen, MD, home, rocking out on guitar and drums respectively, practicing every day, brothers Howi and Donald Spangler formed the proto-punk band in the mold of Green Day and Nirvana, with an eye towards the emerging ska genre led by Goldfinger, Sublime, 311 and No Doubt.
The group’s eighth and most recent studio album, the breezy, ska-fueled, hook filled Message to the World, on their own Right Coast Records, finds the self declared “beach-rockers,” having grown up in public, accepting the responsibilities of adulthood while still hanging on to their dreams of world domination. Stylistically, their music ranges from the hard-edged punk of 2018’s Detonate, which captured the feelings of anger and depression from dealing with personal loss and the exhaustion generated by over a decade on the road to the island reggae beats of the follow-up, Message to the World. “Whatever you want to achieve, just focus on that and work towards it,” explains Howi about the Ballyhoo! ethos. “Don’t worry about followers, views, or even money. Just keep making good stuff. One day it may be possible to finally quit that day job and live your dream full time.”Ballyhoo! is still doing just that, purveying good vibes, positivity and fun live shows meant to take you away from real life...
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 2pm
Cornerstone Presents:
DOLL FEST
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!
Show 2pm
Cornerstone Presents:
DOLL FEST
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!
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
Cornerstone Presents:
LITTLE STRANGER
with WAX
Hailing from Philadelphia and now based in the vibrant city of Charleston, SC, alt indie hip-hop duo Little Stranger (Kevin and John Shields, no relation but best friends) have spent years honing their signature sound and perfecting their version of the “organized chaos” that a Little Stranger live show entails. In an era where genre is increasingly irrelevant, Little Stranger delivers a fresh take on melodic hip-hop garnering comparisons to newer artists like Remi Wolf, Still Woozy, and Marc Rebillet but also the golden age of hip hop running into pop epitomized by early 2000s Timberland, Gorillaz and NERD. Between John’s melodic singer-songwriter magnetism, Kevin’s in-your-face delivery, and an overall undeniable groove the duo has become known for their unique sound, - garnering millions of streams, playing countless sold-out shows and major festivals like Lollapalooza, Governor’s Ball, Hangout Fest, BottleRock, Levitate Music & Arts Festival, and more.
Their new album Sat Around Trippin (out June 28 on Ineffable Records) was written and recorded from the duo’s home studio in Charleston for the most part, but started at a remote cabin in Bat Cave, NC with the boys’ shared goal of disappearing a bit and recalibrating their creative minds after months on the road. Several of the tracks on the album were spawned there in those small magical windows of time when late nights became early mornings and creativity didn’t have to vie for their attention. Lead single “Kama Sumatra” was written in response to the political drama surrounding transgender rights and features a tropical melody complete with the marimba. The single sends a message of acceptance and reminder that yourself is the best thing you can be.
Slinky hip-hop/reggae single “Fly Guy” is a cheeky track that pokes fun at old habits, “I used to be a fly guy, used to smoke but now I get too high.” The song was written while looking back on a past version of themselves while also looking ahead to the ideal version of themselves they can become in time.
Feel good gospel inspired focus track “God at a Festival” featuring Andy Frasco was written in collaboration with Andy as well as Ross Bogan (keyboard player of Doom Flamingo,) and Damn Skippy out of the duo’s home studio in Charleston. A unique mix of rap and soul, the track encompasses the feeling of freedom and self-expression one gets from live music and the atmosphere of a festival.
“Nobody Like Me” sees Little Stranger lean into their rock side with punk guitars, screams, and a killer bass line for this high-energy anthem. The track explores feeling lonely in a society where status is king. Sat Around Trippin is largely self-produced and is an album that you can lay back and kick it to, whether you are 18 or 81 showing the band’s ability to connect with anyone regardless of age. Sat Around Trippin serves as the follow up to cult favorite Trip Around Saturn, which featured Del the Funky Homosapien and The Elovaters among others.
This summer, Little Stranger is staying busy joining Stick Figure on the road, releasing new music, playing festivals like Governor’s Ball, Hangout Fest, Electric Forest, and more. Following their summer tour and festival run, Little Stranger is bringing their electric live show to various cities across the U.S. on their Fall headline tour kicking off September 26. Mental health is something the duo have been actively speaking about for years from firsthand experience. For their upcoming tour with Stick Figure, Little Stranger has partnered with Backline, a mental health fund for musicians, to donate $1 of every ticket sold on the tour. In Little Stranger’s live shows, these lifelong road dogs offer a chance to lose yourself, be yourself, and be accepted as part of a community (the “Strangerverse”), all while leading with love, getting loose and putting the fan experience first.
Between their out-of-the-box creative endeavors and an ever-increasing arsenal of new tunes, Little Stranger is poised to make 2024 another slam dunk. For more information, please visit www.littletrangermusic.com
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, having played over 4,800 shows across the globe. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band's live performances, Zoso has earned accolades from both critics and fans alike.
The band was founded by Matt Jernigan and Adam Sandling, both of whom are renowned for their exceptional musicianship and passion for Led Zeppelin's music. Jernigan, who takes on the colossal role of Robert Plant, has a commanding stage presence that rivals the icon himself. Sandling, who brings John Paul Jones to life, masterfully plays bass, keyboards, and mandolin, replicating the multifaceted talent of the Zeppelin legend.
In 2015, Bevan Davies joined Zoso as John Bonham, completing the lineup. An accomplished drummer with a resume that includes playing with Danzig, Jerry Cantrell (of Alice in Chains), Static X, and Billy Duffy (of The Cult), Davies brings an unmistakable power and precision to Zoso’s live shows, helping the band recreate Bonham’s legendary drum sound.
Zoso’s live performances focus on the raw energy and intricate musicality of Led Zeppelin’s best-known hits and deeper tracks, with a particular emphasis on recreating their live show experience. The band’s commitment to authenticity has earned them praise from major outlets, with the LA Times calling them “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes,” and the St. Petersburg Times describing them as “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.”
With over 30 years of music history behind them, Zoso continues to be regarded as one of the finest Led Zeppelin tributes, with the Chicago Sun-Times calling them “the closest to the original of any Led Zeppelin tribute.” Whether you're a lifelong fan of Led Zeppelin or discovering their music for the first time, Zoso delivers an unforgettable experience that takes you back to the glory days of rock and roll.
Show 8:00pm
Cornerstone Presents:
THE GARCIA PROJECT
The Garcia Project is the only nationally touring tribute that performs full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976-1995!
The Garcia Project stands as a premier tribute band dedicated to faithfully recreating the legendary performances of the Jerry Garcia Band. With a meticulous attention to detail, they reconstruct not only the beloved setlists but also the distinctive tempos, arrangements, and even utilize replica guitars and gear to authentically capture the essence of Jerry Garcia's sound.
Comprised of dedicated musicians and passionate fans of Jerry Garcia's solo work, The Garcia Project goes beyond mere homage, striving to transport audiences back to the intimate and transformative concert experiences that defined the Jerry Garcia Band. From soulful ballads like “Mission In The Rain to electrifying jams such as "Deal," every performance is a journey through Garcia's musical universe, faithfully recreated with precision and reverence.
Through their commitment to authenticity and musical craftsmanship, The Garcia Project ensures that each show is not just a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but a vibrant celebration of Jerry Garcia's enduring musical legacy. By meticulously recreating the nuances of Jerry Garcia Band concerts, from the gear to the groove, The Garcia Project honors Garcia's spirit of improvisation and musical exploration, ensuring that his music continues to inspire and resonate with audiences everywhere.
Not a Grateful Dead tribute, but a tribute to Jerry Garcia’s beloved other band, The Jerry Garcia Band, which toured in between Grateful Dead tours, and played original songs as well as great covers from many genres, including rock, Motown, gospel, bluegrass and more.
“The Garcia Project is a must-see for anyone who had the good fortune of seeing Jerry’s band live. I was lucky enough to share the JGB experience with Jerry, John Kahn, Maria Muldaur, Keith and Donna. Being on stage with Mik, Kat, Dan and the crew is the closest thing to the original. They are Jerry’s kindred spirits when it comes to making music. Even if you never saw JGB live, you can see and hear their spirit at a Garcia Project performance.”
– Buzz Buchanan, Drummer for The Jerry Garcia Band 1977-1978
Often called the “DSO of JGB” by fans, The Garcia Project’s performances are based on actual set lists performed by The Jerry Garcia Band. All of their performances are recreations of full classic Jerry Garcia Band shows from 1976 to 1995. For anyone that never had a chance to experience the Jerry Garcia Band or for fans that want to relive a classic show, The Garcia Project delivers.
The founding members of The Garcia Project got to see the Jerry Garcia Band live on tour for many years, and the sound and feelings are deeply embedded in them. With precise arrangements and the proper instrumentation and feel for the various eras, The Garcia Project faithfully channels and projects the feelings, emotions and music that propelled the Jerry Garcia Band and the fans through many years of musical bliss. It’s about family, soul searching, rejoicing, contemplating, celebrating, seeking truth and loving one another.
Praised by Dennis McNally, the press, and fans, The Garcia Project has been recreating classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists with stunning accuracy and detail across the country since 2010.
Show 7pm
Cornerstone Presents:
WEDNESDAY 13
with STITCHED UP HEART, DEAD RABBITS, and I YA TOYAH
WEDNESDAY 13 and his current band–which features former MURDERDOLLS alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley–will be performing a full set of MURDERDOLLS songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, ‘Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls’ and their triumphant 2010 return, ‘Women And Children Last’, which won them the Revolver Golden Gods Comeback Of The Year’ Award.
Show 8:00pm
Cornerstone Presents:
THE ROCKET SUMMER
with Special Guest MAE
Celebrating 20 years of "Hello, good friend." The Rocket Summer will perform the seminal sophomore album as well as an additional set of songs from each album to date.
Dubbed “a master of creating anthems” by Paste Magazine and named by Alternative Press as “100 artists you need to know”, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Bryce Avary, better known as The Rocket Summer has been a musical force since exploding onto the scene as a teenager in the early 2000s. With several albums in his growing discography debuting in top Billboard Alternative charts, Avary recently returned with the ever evolved electrified full-length album, shadowkasters, then followed with the stripped down acoustic rooted single, Don't Be Yourself, which were both named by Rolling Stone as “Songs You Need To Know”.
Having performed at Glastonbury, Austin City Limits and Summer Sonic, embarking on sold out headline tours around the world while sharing stages with artists such as Paramore, Goo Goo Dolls, Onerepublic, Switchfoot, Third Eye Blind, All Time Low and more, fans have flocked to Avary’s optimistic and exuberant song craft, polymath instrumental live show, and the fan community it inspires - an atmosphere which can be heard captured on the live album, His Instruments and Your Voices. “We’re not talking simple acoustic solo stuff here. The music Bryce makes as The Rocket Summer is lush, explosively catchy and artful power pop that hints at a new Brian Wilson or Prince in the making. Keep an eye out on this one. - Austin City Limits .com"
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presenst:
Lime Cordiale is an Australian band formed by brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach. The band’s music is known for their infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and clever lyrics that resonate with fans across the globe. Their formal music training and prodigious talent allow them to mix various genres such as indie pop, rock, funk, and reggae into a unique style which has gained a significant following in Australia as well as garnering international attention.
The Leimbach brothers grew up in Sydney, Australia, and were influenced by their musical family background. They began writing and performing music together in their teenage years, eventually forming Lime Cordiale in 2009. The band initially started as a duo, with Oli on vocals and Louis on keyboards, but they later expanded their lineup which now includes long-time collaborator, James Jennings (Drums), Felix Bornholdt (Keys & Piano), and Nick Polovineo (Trombone & Guitar), supplementing Oli’s guitar and vocals, as well as Louis’ bass and lead vocals.
Lime Cordiale released their debut EP “Faceless Cat” in 2012, which received positive reviews and helped them gain attention in the local music scene. Over the next few years, they continued to release more EPs, including “Falling Up the Stairs” (2014), and “Road to Paradise” (2017). These releases showcased the band’s evolving sound and songwriting abilities.
In 2017, Lime Cordiale released their debut album, “Permanent Vacation”, which was well-received by critics and fans alike. The album featured popular tracks such as “Naturally” and “Temper Temper”, which helped the band gain significant radio airplay and expand their fanbase. Lime Cordiale’s live performances also became known for their energetic and engaging stage presence.
Following the success of “Permanent Vacation”, Lime Cordiale embarked on extensive touring, both in Australia and internationally. They performed at various festivals and headlined their own shows, launched their own one-day festival called The Squeeze, all the time building a reputation for their dynamic live shows and growing their fanbase.
In 2019, Lime Cordiale released their second album, “14 Steps to a Better You”. They album was a commercial success, reaching the top of the Australian charts, and earning widespread acclaim. It featured hit singles such as ‘Inappropriate Behaviour’, ‘Robbery’, and ‘Dirt Cheap’, which further solidified the band’s popularity and propelled them to new heights.
Whilst 2020 and 2021 saw their activities inhibited somewhat due to the pandemic, the band did not sit around feeling sorry for themselves, using the time conspiring and laying plans for the biggest tour of their lives.
The band had a stacked 2022 with an ARIA nomination for Best Video for their single ‘Apple Crumble’, headline Australian shows which saw them perform to over 34,000 Australian fans throughout the “14 Steps to a Better You” and “Facts of Life” tours, alongside festival sets at Groovin’ The Moo, NYE in the Park and more.
In January 2022, Lime Cordiale released ‘Cordi Elba’, their acclaimed collaboration with actor/musician/DJ and record label boss Idris Elba. The mini album debuted at #9 on the ARIA album chart, spawning the hit singles ‘Apple Crumble’ and ‘What’s Not To Like’, which landed at #14 and #41 on the triple j hottest 100 respecively. The track ‘Holiday’ which also makes an appearance on the album, was later remixed by the legendary Fatboy Slim. 2022 also saw the release of a trio of singles; ‘Colin’, ‘Country Club’, and ‘Facts of Life’.
In 2023, Lime Cordiale released two more singles, ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and ‘Pedestal’, which reached #27 and #42 in the triple j hottest 100. The band also branched out with the release of their own carbon neutral beer Largo, completed a regional Australian tour, and were awarded a Rolling Stone Readers Choice Award.
Alongside a mammoth world tour kicking off at the beginning of 2024, Lime Cordiale have since released two singles, ‘The Big Reveal; Ou L’Hypocrite’ & ‘Cold Treatment’, each with partnering music videos [TBR & CT], ahead of their third album Enough of the Sweet Talk out July 26th.
Lime Cordiale has amassed over 500 million streams on Spotify, 40 million Apple Music streams, and YouTube views exceeding 30 million. Their infectious performances and genuine, generous interactions with their fans have made them one of Australia’s most in demand acts, playing to wildly enthusiastic crowds across Australia and overseas.
Show 8pm // Fully Seated
Cornerstone Presents:
NISH KUMAR
In this election year - with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further…
Nish Kumar - one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century - is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe.
Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn’t going to vote for a British Indian Prime Minister.
As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Taskmaster, Pod Save the UK, Live at the Apollo, Hold the Front Page and your favourite tabloid newspaper.
Reviews
★★★★"The smartest, and often the silliest, political comic we’ve got" The Guardian
★★★★ "Kumar is a commanding, self-knowing storyteller who threads big jokes through even the knottiest moments… roaringly funny" The Times
Show 8pm // Fully Seated
Cornerstone Presents:
THE WELLERMEN
Music is storytelling, and some of the best stories have been told through centuries-old traditional folk songs. On their new album ‘Northern Sky’, The Wellermen have given this rich traditional musical history a new sound.
The Wellermen’s history is well-known: originators of the sea shanty trend on Tiktok, they’ve since gone from strength to strength. Their versions of ‘Misty Mountains’, ‘Nancy Mulligan’, and ‘Hoist The Colours’ have racked up billions of views and led them to appearances on shows like Ant and Dec, Last Week Tonight, The Colbert Show and more.
The group have now returned with their new album ‘Northern Sky’. Among much-loved traditionals such as ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’, ‘Amazing Grace’, and ‘Red Is The Rose’, you will find more modern songs such as a tribute to Johnny Cash on ‘Hurt’ and a lively version of ‘The Nights’. The band also present originals ‘Northern Sky’ - inspired by maritime life in the Hebrides in the 18th century, and the humorous ‘Tall Tales’ - a one-upmanship of the telling of wild sea adventures.
Say the Wellermen: “It’s all about connection and storytelling, and we hope the listeners are able to find something meaningful.” One thing is absolutely certain: these talented young men are in it for the long haul.
Show 8pm // All Ages
ArtDontSleep & The UC Theatre Present Jazz Is Dead:
ADRIAN YOUNGE
Adrian Younge is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, composer, and orchestrator who has produced for entertainment greats such as Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Wu Tang
In 2007, Younge relinquished his position as a professor of law to find himself at the center of the Black Dynamite phenomenon. He served as the film’s editor and composer. Hailed as a modern blaxploitation masterpiece, the soundtrack was listed in the top 10 best soundtracks of the year by the LA Times.
In 2011, Younge created the album, Something About April, showcasing a dark mix of psychedelic soul and cinematic instrumentals. In 2013, the project was sampled twice by Timbaland for Jay-Z’s Magna Carta… Holy Grail, solidifying Younge as a new sound in hip hop. Younge’s work has also been sampled by various artists including No I.D., DJ Premier, Schoolboy Q, and more.
Younge owns and operates Linear Labs, a recording studio and label. Linear Labs reflects his dedication to the art of analog recording, utilizing analog tape and live instrumentation exclusively. Under the label, he’s produced projects for artists such as Ghostface Killah, Souls of Mischief, and The Delfonics.
In 2017, Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) formed the band, The Midnight Hour. In addition to musical releases and touring, they’ve teamed to score a myriad of television and film projects: Marvel’s Luke Cage (Netflix), Raising Kanan (Starz), The Equalizer (CBS), Reasonable Doubt (Hulu), Run This Town (2019), Washington Black (2023), Boogie (2021), and Bitchin’, The Sound and Fury of Rick James (2021). Younge has also scored Black Dynamite (2009), Black Dynamite animated series (2012), California King (2023), The Big Payback (2023), Queens (ABC), All Rise (OWN), and Human Footprint (PBS).
In 2019, Younge, Muhammad, Andrew Lojero and Adam Block created Jazz Is Dead (JID): a multimedia company specializing in the production of live concerts, studio albums, television and film. JID concerts have earned an ever-growing fanbase through national and international tours. Under the label, Younge and Muhammad have produced albums with their musical heroes including luminaires such as Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith, Gary Bartz, Jean Carne, Marcos Valle and Tony Allen.
In February 2021, Younge released the seminal album, The American Negro, his most important work to date. This project, in tandem with his Amazon original podcast, Invisible Blackness and short film TAN, provides an unapologetic critique on the evolution of racism in America. The podcast features conversations with guests such as Chuck D, Roy Choi, Dr. Melina Abdullah, Wayne Brady and Mahershala Ali. For Younge, the message is more important than the music.
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
KASH'D OUT
with SENSAMOTION
Florida based Reggae/Rock band Kash’d Out have been hustlin’ hard since the beginning. After founders Greg Shields (lead vocals) and Jackson Hauserman (guitar) met in a studio session, it wasn’t long before Kash’d Out’s clever lyrics and tasteful guitar riffs were complimented by the unique bass lines of Joey Brohawn, and rhythmic precision of drummer Marshall Hearne.
Kash’d Out quickly caught the attention of Hawaiian favorites Pepper, who signed the band to their label LAW Records and released “The Hookup” – Kash’d Out’s first full-length album. Prior to its release, KO hit the road with Pepper and Less Than Jake, which helped the album climb the Billboard Reggae Charts. Since then, Kash’d Out has been no stranger to the open road. Storming the nation with an abundance of full U.S. tours under their belt, KO has supported genre heavyweights such as Collie Buddz, The Expendables, Iration and headlined multiple US tours of their own. The band’s drive and passion has landed them in the line up of Reggae’s most esteemed festivals such as Reggae Rise Up Florida/Utah/Maryland, California Roots, Dry Diggings and One Love.
Kash’d Out’s most recent album, “Butter” displays their diversity and mission into their own music path. The band has remained steadfast to originality, yet continues to evolve, revealing different sides to their sound.
Kash’d Out is excited to continue touring the country with a high-energy show and a genuine love for sharing the music they’ve made with anyone and everyone! Catch them in a town near you by visiting www.kashdout.com/tour-dates
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
SHIGETO PRESENTS: CHERRY BLOSSOM BABY
Cherry Blossom Baby, Shigeto's first full-length statement since 2017, sprouts out from a collective thaw, ambitious, collaborative, and fully realized. The Detroit-based, Japanese-American musician, DJ, Portage Garage Sounds label co-founder, and long-time Ghostly International artist embraces the role of producer and composer. Bold and cultivated with intention, the band-built sound honors traditions in electronic, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, a fusion that's become his signature, now more vibrant than ever. Zach Saginaw and a group of guests and players present a snapshot in time, a celebration of self-love and an expression of vitality distinctly rooted in Detroit and informed by his family’s cultural history.
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Cornerstone Presents:
THE BROTHERS COMATOSE
The Brothers Comatose's singer-songwriter Ben Morrison share some insight into their latest polarizing single "The IPA Song," "We generally use our music to unify people, but there comes a time for every band when you have to make a statement. This is our most controversial song and we realize that some of our audience will hate us for it, but it's time we finally say something: we can't drink IPAs anymore!"
"Phew, that felt good to get off my chest."
"In all seriousness though, we overdid it quite a bit, back when we were sponsored by a great beer company and they delivered multiple cases of IPA to every tour stop of ours. It was great for a while, but it got to the point where we had cases and cases of warm IPA in our van and that's all we drank. Too much warm IPA will change a person, and now we can only drink light beer. We're more of a quantity over quality band these days, at least when it comes to beer."
"This song came about because there are lots of craft beer lovers in our musical world and we would find ourselves drinking lots of high alcohol percentage beers when we’re playing shows, and we just can’t do it anymore. We want to enjoy a few beers while we’re playing without getting too drunk, and light beer saves us from that. Pabst Blue Ribbon, if you’re reading this, we’re still looking for sponsorships!”
The Brothers Comatose's new single "The IPA Song" is available now
Whether traveling to gigs on horseback or by tour bus, Americana mavens The Brothers Comatose forge their own path with raucous West Coast renderings of traditional bluegrass, country and rock-n-roll music. The five-piece string band is anything but a traditional acoustic outfit with their fierce musicianship and rowdy, rock concert-like shows.
The Brothers Comatose is comprised of brothers Ben Morrison (guitar, vocals) and Alex Morrison (banjo, vocals), Steve Height (bass), Philip Brezina (violin), and Greg Fleischut (mandolin, vocals). When they’re not headlining The Fillmore for a sold-out show or appearing at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, the band is out on the road performing across America, Canada, Australia, and hosting their very own music festival, Comatopia, in the Sierra foothills.
The San Francisco quintet are heading out for a massive U.S. tour in further support of their most recent album Ear Snacks - a heartwarming collection of collaborations from their Ear Snacks YouTube series.
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Cornerstone Presents:
COLLIE BUDDZ
Colin Patrick Harper hails from the tiny island of Bermuda. In the music industry, he is known as the reggae artist Collie Buddz. Buddz was born on August 21, 1984 in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from high school, he attended Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL, where he decided to study studio engineering. Upon graduating from the top in his class at Full Sail in 2006, Buddz began looking for work in the recording industry as a performer or producer. One of his first major gigs was working with recording star Shaggy on the single "Mad Mad World" from Shaggy's new album at the time entitled Intoxication, which was released in 2007. That was the same year Collie released his self-titled debut album with Sony Music with tracks such as ‘Come Around’ and ‘Blind To You’. The album was a success and well-received by critics. WWE (World Wrestling Enterprises) fans would immediately recognize Buddz's voice from the entrance theme ("SOS") for WWE superstar wrestler Kofi Kingston, which was included on the 2008 compilation WWE The Music, Vol. 8. Over the next year, he would continue making guest appearances on the works of many other artists.
It is no small coincidence that his stage name "Buddz" is slang for marijuana. There have been photographs taken of the artist holding bongs and other pot-smoking paraphernalia over the years. Of course, other reggae artists such as Bob Marley have made weed seem an essential part of the reggae lifestyle. When not working in the studio, Collie found himself selling out venue after venue on one of his many exhaustive tours. Now with new music being released and a good reputation under his belt, Buddz finds himself playing at some of the biggest reggae music festivals all across the world such as, Reggae Rise Up, One Love New Zealand, and California Roots Music Festival
At the end of the decade, Buddz started his own record label called Harper Digital. In 2011, he would finally release his second album entitled Playback followed shortly with the Blue Dreamz EP. Buddz would then go on to release his next album, Good Life, fully independently through Harper Digital with features from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Jody Highroller, and the Bay Area’s very own, P-Lo.
More recently, he has finished up his fully self produced album Hybrid which came out in the spring of 2019. Hybrid is Collie Buddz's third full-length album. The album is fully produced by Buddz and features two tracks with Russ, as well as tracks with Tech N9ne, B Young, Stonebwoy, Dizzy Wright, and Johnny Cosmic. The first five songs on the album have been released and highly praised as singles. The FADER called "Love & Reggae" a "quintessential reggae jam," and Billboard praised "Bank" feat. Russ & B Young, claiming "Buddz effortlessly [flowed] on the self-produced melody." Meanwhile, "Bounce It" featuring Ghanian Grammy nominee Stonebwoy has gotten radio play around the world including on Sirius XM Pitbull's Globalization channel, and Buddz's latest single "Show Love" has quickly earned radio play on Sirius XM The Joint and was added to Spotify's elite New Music Friday playlist.
Show 8:00pm
The Hard Times & Cornerstone Present:
LAURA JANE GRACE & THE MISSISSIPPI MEDICALS
with ALEX LAHEY and NOUN
Laura Jane Grace is a major figure in today’s rock scene as both a solo artist and the front person of Against Me!, which she founded in Naples, FL in the late 1990s. As a working artist, she has released six solo offerings and seven albums with Against Me!, and in 2012 went public with her gender transition in the pages of Rolling Stone. In her music, she continues to detail her journey all while staying true to her earlier themes of outspoken political critique – environmentalism along with personal and social liberation – with a base in American music including country and folk-rock, with a penchant for noise and anarchy. Laura Jane will be joined by her band "The Mississippi Medicals" featuring Matt Patton of Drive-By Truckers (bass), Mikey Erg of The Ergs (drums) and Paris Campbell Grace (vocals, percussion).
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Cornerstone Presents:
Fresh on the heels of supporting Will Wood’s sold out 2024 U.S. tour, Shayfer James will be Summoning his new album of the same name with a full band U.S. headline tour beginning on April 8th, 2025. The performances will feature songs from the new album as well as songs from his entire catalog. The entire tour will be supported by very special guest, Sparkbird.
SHAYFER JAMES - Shayfer James is an internationally touring American singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer known for hauntingly beautiful and bombastic music that blends elements of rock, pop, soul and cabaret. His work spans 3 full length albums, 5 EPs, a rock-operetta and various singles and film scores .Shayfer has also collaborated with the likes of Will Wood, Fish In A Birdcage, Sparkbird and Kate Douglas. Shayfer will release a new album entitled “Summoning” in early 2025 which will be celebrated by a full band U.S. tour in April 2025 with support from special guest, Sparkbird.
SPARKBIRD - Sparkbird is the project of NYC-based singer-songwriter Stephan Nance (they/them). Their breakout single "November," described as "a masterpiece of contemporary musical artistry" (Sinusoidal Music), amassed 5 million streams on Spotify in its first year. Sparkbird’s songwriting has earned praise for its blend of speculative storytelling and a “slice-of-life aesthetic… reminiscent of Sufjan Stevens and Joni Mitchell” (Good Music Radar). In 2024, Sparkbird toured the US in support of Madilyn Mei’s Side Quest Tour. Their new album will be released in 2025, along with a highly anticipated collab with artists Fish in a Birdcage and Shayfer James.
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
HONEY REVENGE
with WOLF & BEAR, VANA, and NIGHLIFE
Show 9pm
Cornerstone Presents:
PORTER & HELLO SEAHORSE!
Show 8pm
Cornerstone Presents:
NAPALM DEATH & MELVINS
with THE HARD-ONS and DARK SKY BURIAL
Napalm Death -
Although the name Napalm Death has existed since 1981, as the band’s first line-up plundered the post- and anarcho-punk scenes for inspiration, it was 1987’s seminal Scum album that would ensure their place in the grand pantheon of heaviness. A visceral dismantling of conventions, iteffectively kick-started the entire Grindcore scene, gaining Napalm Death something approaching household namestatus for their insane speeds, animalistic screams and uncompromising political stance. From that moment, the band became synonymous with both proudly-held ethical principles and the relentless pursuit of new ways to terrorise people with riffs and noise.
By the early ‘90s, Napalm Death had coalesced around a steady line-up of vocalist Barney Greenway, bassist Shane Embury, drummer Danny Herrera and guitarists Mitch Harris and Jesse Pintado. Renowned for both unrelenting tour schedules and a steady stream of consistently well-received albums, they have powered forward ever since, weathering transient trends, media indifference and industry skulduggery along the way. Despite the sad passing of Pintado in 2006, the 21st century has seen Napalm Death continue to refine and redefine their still
epoch-wrecking sound, with instant classic albums like Smear Campaign (2006) and Utilitarian (2012) adding further flesh to the bones of this ongoing legend.
While many veteran bands are content to repeat themselves or to wallow in nostalgia, these noise-hungry
stalwarts seem to have gained fresh impetus and momentum in recent times, as showcased on 2015’s Apex
Predator – Easy Meat, and its universally acclaimed and truly mind-bending Throes Of Joy In The Jaws Of
Defeatism (2020). The creation of the latter masterpiece clearly ranks as one of the most fertile periods in
Napalm Death history, as the band are now to unleash a brand new 30-minute mini-album, Resentment is
Always Seismic - a final throw of Throes. Boasting some of the band’s most experimental material yet,
alongside the expected bursts of bone-shattering extremity, the new release continues Napalm Death’s
devotion to a defiantly underground punk rock ethos.
“It was all recorded during the sessions for the last album, but as you know, we always record a shitload of
stuff!” says Barney Greenway. “We purposely said, right, we’re going to put a mini-album out for a change!
Being from the school of hoary old punk rockers, we like to do these stripped down releases. We recorded
enough that we still had a lot of bonus tracks for the original album release, and we had all this extra stuff left
over!”
Continuing the fearless exploration of their legendary sound’s outer limits, Resentment is Always Seismic… is
full of jaw-dropping moments where heaviness and insanity collide. From the crushing, ultra-distorted groovesof opener Narcissus and the sluggish, Swans-saluting oppression of Resentment Always Simmers, to the
visceral rage attack of By Proxy and blistering covers of Bad Brains’ Don’t Need It and industrial noise rock
icons SLAB!’s pummelling People Pie, Napalm Death’s music has never sounded more vital or unique.
Nowhere is that more evident than on the new mini-album’s closing title track, wherein bassist Shane Embury
morphs into his Dark Sky Burial alter-ego for a synapse-torching remix for the ages.
“These songs are pretty much an extension of the last album, but there’s a lot of crazy stuff on there and we
really went for it,” Barney concludes. “With the title track, Shane punted the idea of doing a remix, and I thought
yeah, why not? We’ve always shared a love of things like Coil, and all that dark, soundscape stuff, so I was
quite happy for him to do that. Him and Russ [Russell, producer] built the track, with all kinds of inanimate
objects being thrown around in very unsavoury ways! [Laughs] It turned out really fucking good.”
Melvins-
The Melvins are one of modern music’s most influential bands. Having formed in 1983 Montesano, Washington, the group - founded by vocalist/guitarist Buzz Osborne, with drummer Dale Crover joining a year later - has been credited with merging the worlds of punk rock and heavy music, forming a new subgenre all their own. Over their 40-plus-year career, they’ve released more than 30 original albums, numerous live records, and far too many to count singles and rarities. Recent releases include 2024’s Tarantula Heart, a really good collection of what the Melvins do, what they can do and what they want to do, and Five Legged Dog (2021), an ambitious 36-track acoustic collection that reimagines their heaviest songs alongside covers of their favorite artists. Throughout their discography, the Melvins have collaborated with Jello Biafra, Mudhoney, and Fantômas for individual releases and toured the world many times over. Remarkably, they had the misfortune to be in both Christchurch and Tokyo for their 2011 earthquakes. In 2012, the Melvins completed the “51 States in 51 Days” (50 states +DC) tour, which was chronicled in the film “Across The USA in 51 Days.” The current incarnation of the band is Osborne, Crover, and Steven McDonald (Redd Kross). Previous line ups included a pairing of Osborne and Crover with Jared Warren and Coady Willis of Big Business, a four-piece featuring the current trio plus Butthole Surfers’ Jeff Pinkus, as well as Melvins Lite, which partners Osborne and Crover with Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn. Sometimes, if you’re extra lucky, one version of the Melvins will open for the Melvins.
Show 8pm // All Ages // $31 General Admission
ArtDontSleep Presents Jazz Is Dead:
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.
