Mae’s journey in country music has taken her across California and beyond. In 2008, she competed (along with partner Sylvia Neal) on Season 1 of Can You Duet on CMT, filmed in Nashville, TN. Her love of honky-tonk extended to radio, where she co-hosted "Dinner Bell Roundup" on KDRT 95.7FM in Davis, CA, interviewing legends like “Whispering” Bill Anderson and Leon Rausch, Voice of the Texas Playboys. Mae has performed at iconic honky-tonks, including stages in Bakersfield, where she shared the spotlight with her hero, Red Simpson.

As the Vice President of the Western Swing Society and a Western Swing Hall of Fame Inductee, Mae passionately champions the preservation of this timeless genre. Her leadership and dedication shine through in every note she sings and every chord she strums, blending the traditions of honky-tonk with her own vibrant artistry.

Recorded at Boxer Lodge Studios, their debut EP Honeymoon was released in October 2024, and represents the group’s modern approach to Western Swing music of the 1930s and 40s.

Moe's Alley presents the return of King Yellowman with special guests Pacific Vibration plus DJ Aye Que Linda!

Thursday, March 20th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

YELLOWMAN
King Yellowman has an incredible history in Reggae music. His upbringing at the Maxfield Home orphanage in Kingston and being albino in Jamaica were two obstacles the he overcame and went on to be (at one time) the biggest reggae artist since Bob Marley. 

After winning a talent contest at Tastee Patties in Kingston, Yellow went on to excite reggae crowds all over Jamaica and the rest of the world with his boastful and sometimes bodacious lyrics. His ability to ride rhythm and excite a crowd made Yellow an instant hit in Jamaica. He also began to work with the Ace Sound System in St. Thomas and drew big crowds at his dancehall performances.

Later in his career, Yellow began to spread out and work for a number of different producers, sometimes releasing as many as five albums per year.   This led to a recording contract with CBS Records. Yellowman recorded one album with them before he was diagnosed with jaw cancer and was given six months to live. This was in 1986. After surgery an extended leave of absence from the record industry, Yellowman began his comeback with the song "Blueberry Hill", and his career was re-launched. His first album for RAS came from producer Phillip 'Fatis' Burrell and was called "Yellow Like Cheese". Coincidentally this was the start of a long and fruitful relationship with RAS and Yellowman and also RAS and 'Fatis' and his exterminator production.

PACIFIC VIBRATION
Pacific Vibration is a premiere Bay Area based Cali/Island roots reggae band fronted by singer-songwriter Kerry Wing. The music is original & soulful, and is driven by their heartfelt songwriting, explorative lyrics, and vocal harmonies.  The band has been teaming up with producer E.N Young (formerly of Tribal Seeds) on their latest releases. Pacific Vibration dropped the single Truth last year, and by grace they connected with and featured Akae Beka, the voice of Midnite, on the song shortly before he passed.
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of the heavy metal mariachi band Metalachi! with special guests Coffee Zombie Collective!

Friday, March 21st
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Thursday, Dec. 12th at 10am PT*

METALACHI
Metalachi was born over a decade ago as the result of a night of tequila-fueled mariachi debauchery and wild abuelitas screaming for the popular metal and mariachi songs of their youth; the resulting love child has had the power to remove bras and bring smiles to many people in the subsequent years, with performances ranging from iconic venues such as The Viper Room and Whiskey A Go-Go to Heavy Montreal Festival, Monsters of Rock Cruise, Netflix is a Joke with Burt Kreischer, and even a nationally airing AT&T commercial.

“Metalachi is not your mama's mariachi band." –
Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle

COFFEE ZOMBIE COLLECTIVE
Coffee Zombie Collective formed in 2010 as a loose group of sleep-deprived musicians playing their favorite lesser-heard songs alongside karaoke barn burner hits. The band has continued to evolve, mixing in their own originals alongside twisted acoustic reimaginings of contemporary pop hits such as Lourde's "Royals" and cult classics such as Motörhead's "Ace of Spades." Coffee Zombie Collective takes the songs you love, or love to hate, and weaves them into medlies, or upside-down interpretations that always leaves audiences smiling. The band's high-energy stage performances whip audiences into a sing-along dance frenzy. The repeated on-stage mantra is "If you know the words, sing along. If you don't know the words, sing louder!" If you're at the show, you're part of the collective, and highly encouraged to contribute in the frisky, sweaty, ad-libbed sound explosion that is Coffee Zombie Collective. It's never the same show twice.
 

The 3rd annual Coffis Space is coming back to Moe's with two days of music, comedy, food and art featuring performances from The Coffis Brothers. Saturday's lineup includes a set by Tim Bluhm from The Mother Hips and comedy from DNA. Special food and drink options include Sleight of Hand Pizza and Humble Sea Brewery. and special guests soon to be announced. 

Saturday, March 22nd
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$22 in advance / $27 day of the show
21+

THE COFFIS BROTHERS
With two songwriters, six albums, and more than a thousand shows under their belt, The Coffis Brothers have earned their reputation as modern-day torchbearers of all-American rock & roll. It's a sound caught halfway between amplified Americana, acoustic folk, roadhouse R&B, and electrifying roots music, crafted by a pair of California-born siblings who've been sharing the stage since childhood, and the five piece band filled out by their childhood friend, Kyle Poppen on lead guitar, and the rhythm section of Aidan Collins (bass), and Cory Graves (drums).

That sound reaches a new peak with Kaw-fis Bruth-urs. The band's third collaboration with Bay Area legend (and longtime Mother Hips frontman) Tim Bluhm, who serves as the album's producer, Kaw-fis Bruth-urs finds Jamie and Kellen Coffis letting their guard down, enjoying the creative ride as much as the destination itself. For every signature-sounding song like "Cut Right Through" — a heartland rock anthem built for highway drives and long horizons, as sunny as the band's Golden State homeland and as hook-driven as a Tom Petty classic — there's another track that stretches the band's sound into new territory. The result is The Coffis Brothers' widest-ranging album yet, running the gamut from bluesy, blue-eyed soul ("Face the Music") to jangling, harmony-heavy power pop (“Do You Want To").  

"This is what we do, and we're giving ourselves license to evolve and get better at it, too" says Jamie, who was raised in the Santa Cruz Mountains of northern California alongside his mother — a children's musician — and his younger brother. Decades after Jamie and Kellen made their stage debut alongside their mom, singing three-part blood harmonies at a young age, their musical bond has only grown stronger, sharpened by hundreds of live shows as much as their shared DNA. "It's the natural evolution of us performing together and spending so much of our lives together," Kellen adds. "We didn't set out to make anything in one particular direction — we just wanted to make a batch of really great songs."

The 3rd annual Coffis Space is coming back to Moe's with two days of music, comedy, food and art featuring performances from The Coffis Brothers. Sunday's lineup includes The Coffis Brothers plus Jasckon Emmer and Coyote Moon!  Food and drink from Sleight of Hand Pizza and Humble Sea Brewery and vendors Plants by Joseph Covey and Everything & Nothing. 

Sunday, March 23rd
Doors: 2pm / Show: 3pm
$22 in advance / $27 day of the show
21+

THE COFFIS BROTHERS
With two songwriters, six albums, and more than a thousand shows under their belt, The Coffis Brothers have earned their reputation as modern-day torchbearers of all-American rock & roll. It's a sound caught halfway between amplified Americana, acoustic folk, roadhouse R&B, and electrifying roots music, crafted by a pair of California-born siblings who've been sharing the stage since childhood, and the five piece band filled out by their childhood friend, Kyle Poppen on lead guitar, and the rhythm section of Aidan Collins (bass), and Cory Graves (drums).

That sound reaches a new peak with Kaw-fis Bruth-urs. The band's third collaboration with Bay Area legend (and longtime Mother Hips frontman) Tim Bluhm, who serves as the album's producer, Kaw-fis Bruth-urs finds Jamie and Kellen Coffis letting their guard down, enjoying the creative ride as much as the destination itself. For every signature-sounding song like "Cut Right Through" — a heartland rock anthem built for highway drives and long horizons, as sunny as the band's Golden State homeland and as hook-driven as a Tom Petty classic — there's another track that stretches the band's sound into new territory. The result is The Coffis Brothers' widest-ranging album yet, running the gamut from bluesy, blue-eyed soul ("Face the Music") to jangling, harmony-heavy power pop (“Do You Want To").  

"This is what we do, and we're giving ourselves license to evolve and get better at it, too" says Jamie, who was raised in the Santa Cruz Mountains of northern California alongside his mother — a children's musician — and his younger brother. Decades after Jamie and Kellen made their stage debut alongside their mom, singing three-part blood harmonies at a young age, their musical bond has only grown stronger, sharpened by hundreds of live shows as much as their shared DNA. "It's the natural evolution of us performing together and spending so much of our lives together," Kellen adds. "We didn't set out to make anything in one particular direction — we just wanted to make a batch of really great songs."

Moe's Alley presents Australian trio The Grogans! 

Wednesday, March 26th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$18 in advance / $23 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 20th at 10am PT*

THE GROGANS
Genre-fluid outfit The Grogans are one of Australia’s hardest working young bands. Forming in 2016 whilst in high school, the Melbourne/Naarm trio haven’t stopped since, releasing 3 EPs ‘Cacteyed’, ‘Twangs n Cans’ and ‘Grogan Grove’, and 4 albums in ‘Just What You Want’, ‘DayTo Day’, ‘Which Way Is Out’ and most recently 'Find Me A Cloud'. Each release has seen the genre-hopping trio showcase their musical ability, touching on blues, surf and garage rock as well as manoeuvres in punk and psych.The Grogans have supported an array of Australian & international acts including Ocean Alley, WAVVES (US), Hockey Dad and The Chats as well as sharing festival line-ups with Franz Ferdinand, Los Bitchos and The Teskey Brothers. The band have completed a plethora of AUS/NZ and UK/EU tours which have included sell out shows all over the world as well as appearances at national and international festivals including Your & Owls (NSW), Wanderer Festival (NSW), NYE on the Hill (VIC), Dauwpop Festival (NL), London Calling (NL), Beast Of A Feast (NZ), Ninch Fest (VIC) among others.
 

Moe's Alley presents the triumphant return of the high-energy, rock n' roll-tinged, country of Jenny Don't and The Spurs with special guest Henry Warde (Hank & Ella) debuting his new band. 

Thursday, March 27th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$17 in advance / $22 day of the show
21+

JENNY DON'T AND THE SPURS
Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have been pioneering their own path in the music world for over a dozen years. Known for their high-energy Country Western style and captivating stage presence, they've garnered a global following with their infectious enthusiasm,  and extensive discography, featuring three albums, an EP, and nine singles.

Their 2021 LP, Fire on the Ridge, expanded their horizons, leading them on tours to continents where few other country bands have had the opportunity to perform, affirming their formidable presence in the country music scene. This latest release, "Broken Hearted Blue," set to debut on June 14th, 2024, adds even more fuel to their fire.

With their exciting new album, Broken Hearted Blue Jenny Don’t and the Spurs present 10 dynamic songs that channel the essence of the Northwest’s music sounds while evoking the nostalgia of the Western frontier. The album bursts forth with the explosive energy of the opening track, "Flyin' High," akin to a wild horse spurred by a crack of lightning. The song skillfully merges the band's garage-rock origins with their distinct western sound, characterized by a driving tempo and gritty fuzz tones. From the outset, this album asserts itself as a standout in the country music scene, with its high-octane rockin' western delivery approach setting it apart from the herd.
 

Moe's Alley presents two nights of reggae legend Don Carlos! Night 1 includes Salinas' own The Rudians with DJ Moi! 

Friday, March 28th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
21+

DON CARLOS
Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer) Legendary Reggae Artist was born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district notoriously known as Waterhouse, which incidentally is also a musical spawning ground for many of Reggae’s greatest ever talents, such as King Tubby, Black Uhuru, The Jays, Junior Reid and King Jammy, to name but a few. Don Carlos started his singing career in 1973 as one of the original members of Black Uhuru, alongside other founding members, Garth Dennis who later went on to joining the Wailing Souls, and Derrick Ducky Simpson. As part of the trio, Don sang lead on the highly acclaimed Love Crisis album, for producer Prince Jammy in 1977. This album was later re-released and re-titled as Black Sounds of Freedom. A year after the trio’s groundbreaking debut, Don Carlos surprisingly decided to leave Black Uhuru in pursuit of a solo career. 

THE RUDIANS
The Rudians, Danceable Reggae from Salinas, California. We all found each other in this sacred valley. Our art tells stories of reflection, spirituality, love, and the struggles in our communities. We draw inspiration from Roots, Dub, and Dance hall and also Metal, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Spoken Word.

Through Peace, Wisdom, and Strength — We are The Rudians.
 

Moe's Alley presents two nights of reggae legend Don Carlos! Night 2 includes Santa Cruz' own Kava Jah and The Remedy plus DJ Spleece! 

Saturday, March 29th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
21+

DON CARLOS
Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer) Legendary Reggae Artist was born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district notoriously known as Waterhouse, which incidentally is also a musical spawning ground for many of Reggae’s greatest ever talents, such as King Tubby, Black Uhuru, The Jays, Junior Reid and King Jammy, to name but a few. Don Carlos started his singing career in 1973 as one of the original members of Black Uhuru, alongside other founding members, Garth Dennis who later went on to joining the Wailing Souls, and Derrick Ducky Simpson. As part of the trio, Don sang lead on the highly acclaimed Love Crisis album, for producer Prince Jammy in 1977. This album was later re-released and re-titled as Black Sounds of Freedom. A year after the trio’s groundbreaking debut, Don Carlos surprisingly decided to leave Black Uhuru in pursuit of a solo career. 

KAVA JAH AND THE REMEDY
Kava Jah, born Junior Johnson, in Cumberland, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, is a reggae artist who writes, sings, and chants his own lyrics in his own style. Born into a family with musical roots, Kava Jah's father Levi Johnson was a teacher of music at the Spalding's Comprehensive High School and choir master in the church. He was a leader in the community both musically and spiritually. Kava Jah began working with Gumption Music Production out of Kingston, Jamaica creating, recording, and preparing to tour. In 2012 Kava Jah joined the I-Kronik band as lead singer and songwriter touring internationally and sharing the stage with artists such as Romain Virgo, Luciano, Protoje, David Hines of Steel Pulse, Junior Reid, I-Wayne, and many more.   In 2016, Kava Jah joined The Root System band after relocating to Santa Cruz, Ca.   Many of his original song works made up The Root Systems live performances.  In 2017, Kava Jah and The Remedy formed and is still active with performances throughout California.   Kava Jah and The Remedy has played for many venues and has supported international reggae acts ranging from The Gladiators, Cocoa Tea, Yellowman, Prezident Brown, Sister Carol, The Mighty Diamonds, Collie Buddz, The Itals, Israel Vibrations and Black Uhuru.  Kava Jah has released many singles having worked with a variety of producers.  Most recent works from Kava Jah and The Remedy released February 2022 with another full length album to drop in 2023.
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of the legendary Rick Estrin and The Nightcats!

Sunday, March 30th
Doors: 1pm / Show: 2pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

RICK ESTRIN AND THE NIGHTCATS
Blues vocalist, harmonica master and songwriting legend Rick Estrin, leader of the musically fearless, wildly entertaining, award-winning band Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, doesn’t like to talk much about his own musical superpowers. But ask him about the Nightcats—multi-instrumentalist/musical mastermind/producer Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, keyboardist/organ wizard/bass player Lorenzo Farrell and endlessly creative drummer Derrick “D’Mar” Martin—and he’ll be happy to sing their praises. “This band is killer. I’m enjoying this all more than ever,” says the man who’s been performing and recording professionally since the early 1970s. “It’s a blessing—there’s so much energy, so much collaboration. The band is just so good right now. And the live show is better than ever.” Living Blues calls Rick Estrin & The Nightcats “a terrific blues band with a real character for a front man,” continuing, “Clever, well-crafted songs framed by first-flight musicianship…hugely entertaining, intelligently conceived and executed roots rock with a wickedly cool and otherworldly twist on tradition. Estrin’s harp work is masterful.”

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats’ new album and the band’s sixth release, The Hits Keep Coming, packs a powerful punch, with phenomenal musicianship and lyrics—both serious and humorous. Produced by Andersen at his legendary Greaseland USA studio in San Jose, California, the record captures the band’s chemistry and magic in what is certainly among their strongest, most urgent and most cohesive releases so far. The Hits Keep Coming is modern blues at its most potent, intense and fun in all the right places, as Rick Estrin & The Nightcats deliver twelve groove-heavy, hard-hitting songs, including ten written or co-written by Estrin and two surprising covers (one obscurity from Muddy Waters, one from Leonard Cohen that Estrin would have liked to have written). From the foot-stomping opener Somewhere Else, to the harsh reality of the title track (with backing vocals by The Sons Of The Soul Revivers), to the musically infectious, lyrically harrowing song about addiction, The Circus Is Still In Town, The Hits Keep Coming is a lyrical and musical tour-de-force.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents the legendary songwriter Ramblin' Jack Elliott.

Sunday, March 30th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

RAMBLIN' JACK ELLIOTT
One of the last true links to the great folk traditions of this country, with over 40 albums under his belt, Ramblin' Jack Elliott is considered one of the country's legendary foundations of folk music. Long before every kid in America wanted to play guitar – before Elvis, Dylan, the Beatles or Led Zeppelin – Ramblin' Jack had picked it up and was passing it along. From Johnny Cash to Tom Waits, Beck to Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder to Bruce Springsteen, the Grateful Dead to The Rolling Stones, they all pay homage to Ramblin' Jack Elliott.

In the tradition of roving troubadours Jack has carried the seeds and pollens of story and song for decades from one place to another, from one generation to the next. They are timeless songs that outlast the musical trends of any given day. He wrote one of the first trucking songs-Cup of Coffee-recorded by Johnny Cash, championed the works of new singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson and Tim Hardin; and became a founding member of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. He continued the life of the traveling troubadour influencing Jerry Jeff Walker, Guy Clark, Tom Russell, The Grateful Dead and countless others.

Ramblin' Jack is a two-time GRAMMY winner, National Medal Of Arts recipient, and in 2016, received a Folk Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award. Featured in the recent Rolling Thunder Revue film by Martin Scorcese and also in the early 2019 PBS release of the Woody Guthrie All Star Tribute Concert Center, Ramblin' Jack is an icon of American roots and folk music. A lover of storytelling and veteran troubadour style musician, on tour he is in his element and known for telling the tales gathered along his magnificent journey through the roots of Folk, Blues, Americana and Cowboy music and poetry. His permanently enshrined seat at Woodie Guthrie Center Theater in Tulsa, OK., sits among other greats, including Lead Belly, Cisco Houston and Pete Seeger.

"Nobody I know—and I mean nobody—has covered more ground and made more friends and sung more songs than the fellow you're about to meet right now. He's got a song and a friend for every mile behind him. Say hello to my good buddy, Ramblin' Jack Elliott." -Johnny Cash, The Johnny Cash Television Show, 1969.

Moe's Alley presents the legendary Jamaican sounds of The Skatalites with special guests Boom Draw!

Tuesday, April 1st
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

THE SKATALITES

2024 marked the 60th Anniversary of The Skatalites. The original members played on hundreds of recording sessions before forming the band in 1964.  Backing most of the vocalists in Jamaica at that time, including Bob Marley, Toots and The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff, Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe and many more The Skatalites secured their place in musical history early on. After disbanding in 1965 the individual members continued playing in various groups as the music evolved from ska to rocksteady to reggae.

In 1983 The Skatalites reunited to play Reggae Sunsplash in Montego Bay and subsequently in London at The Crystal Palace for the U.K version of The Sunsplash event. A few years later they began emigrating to the U.S.A and in 1986 the first US shows began at The Village Gate in NYC. The band supported Bunny Wailer on The Liberation Tour in 1989 and followed it up in 1990 embarking on their first-ever headline tour of The U.S.A.  The Skatalites have not stopped touring the world ever since and continue to be available for festivals, casinos, and intimate venue settings. Their unique infectious brand of authentic Jamaican ska excites audiences of all ages across the globe year after year.

“We hope you will enjoy listening to our music as much as we enjoy performing it for you.”

Moe's Alley presents the high-energy, Afro-Latin band out of Oakland – La Misa Negra!

Friday, April 4th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$22 in advance / $27 day of the show
21+

LA MISA NEGRA
La Misa Negra is a 7-piece band from Oakland, California, known for their unique blend of cumbia and high-energy, Afro-Latin music. On stage, they deliver an electrifying performance that explodes with infectious dance grooves and punk rock energy, powered by horn and accordion-driven riffs, a fierce rhythm section, and a vintage-inspired sound. Since their live debut in the fall of 2011, La Misa Negra has toured the country, sharing stages and festival bills with the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz, Thievery Corporation, SZA, Mon Laferte, Julieta Venegas, Ana Tijoux, Bomba Estereo, George Clinton, Antibalas, Budos Band, and Ozomatli.
 

Moe's Alley presents the 20-Year Celebration of Mammatus with special guests Terry Gross and Supernaut! 

Saturday, April 5th
Doors: 7:30pm / Show: 8:30pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

MAMMATUS
Mammatus, the pioneering psychedelic space rock trio, is thrilled to announce their 20th anniversary. For two decades, the band has been pushing the boundaries of heavy music, blending elements of riff heavy psychedelic rock, progressive rock, and ambient soundscapes into a unique and immersive sonic experience. 

Formed in the Santa Cruz Mountains in early 2005, Mammatus quickly gained a reputation for their expansive compositions, otherworldly atmospheres, and captivating live performances. Their music draws inspiration from the vastness of the cosmos and the mysteries of the natural world. 

Over the years, Mammatus has released a series of critically acclaimed albums, each one a journey further into their sonic universe. From their raw head banging self-titled debut to their latest epic, "Expanding Majesty," the band has consistently challenged themselves and their listeners, evolving their sound while staying true to their core vision. 

Mammatus's 20th anniversary is a testament to their enduring creativity and their unwavering commitment to their craft. To celebrate this milestone, the band is planning a special anniversary concert featuring the return of their classic four piece lineup and rare performances of songs of old, casting spells and tales of wizards and dragons, excellent sword fights, and traveling upon the Righteous Path through Forests of Old. 

Mammatus invites fans old and new to join them in celebrating 20 years of cosmic exploration. Prepare to be transported to another dimension as Mammatus unleashes their sonic forces and takes you on a journey through the depths of space and the realms of the mind.

TERRY GROSS
Few bands are as primed to capture their ecstatic live energy in masterful sonic detail like Terry Gross. Composed of three renowned engineer/producers whose studio doubles as their jam spot and communal gathering place, the trio are able to document their longform psychedelic  escapades with granular precision.

On their second full-length Huge Improvement, Terry Gross embody a complex web of emotion with songs as ferocious and precise as they are agile and care-free, delighting in the catharsis of excising tension alongside one’s most trusted peers. 

SUPERNAUT
Heavy rock from Santa Cruz.
 

Moe's Alley presents the Grammy-winning Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles with DJ Wyze 1 on the 1s and 2s! 

Sunday, April 6th
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
$35 in advance / $40 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 13th at 10am PT*

LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES
Los Amigos Invisibles is a Grammy-winning Venezuelan band that blends of disco, acid jazz and funk mixed with Latin rhythms. In addition to releasing eleven critically acclaimed albums, the band have been lauded internationally for their explosive, live shows, spanning nearly 60 countries. They are considered the Venezuelan band with the greatest international recognition
 

Moe's Alley presents Swami John Reis (Hot Snakes, Rocket From The Crypt, Drive Like Jehu) with special guests Thanks Buddy and King Tide! Swami's new single "Fed To The Dogs" is out now on all major streaming platforms.

Tuesday, April 8th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale at Jan.15th at 10am PT.*

SWAMI JOHN REIS
SWAMi jOhN REiS, SWAMi ReCORDS, Rocket from The Crypt, Hot Snakes, PLOSIVS, Night Marchers, Drive Like Jehu, The Sultans, City Of Refuge, etc, etc, etc

THANKS BUDDY
Thanks Buddy are friends playing for the love of it.  Rock-n-roll sprinkled with Americana, Punk and Folk.  Established in Santa Cruz, California in 2013

KING TIDE
Spearheading the rock revival in Santa Cruz, King Tide is undeniably, unabashedly rock. Frontman Daniel Nemire works alongside veteran drummer Zen Perry with a variety of other musicians to create everything from hard rock, bordering on metal to funky blues rock that forces you to dance along.
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of Joshua Ray Walker with special guest Nate Bergman!

Wednesday, April 9th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

JOSHUA RAY WALKER
Dallas native Joshua Ray Walker’s latest release, Thank You For Listening, is a self declared love letter to his fans and supporters. The album is a compilation of acoustic renditions from his critically acclaimed trio of albums Wish You Were Here, Glad You Made It, and See You Next Time. Although the majority of these songs have previously been released, these new renderings strip these fan favorites down to their raw and intimate core, highlighting the essence of Joshua Ray Walker’s songwriting and vocal talent. The project also includes the newly released title track “Thank You For Listening,” which has been described as a “gorgeous and melancholic ballad” by Brooklyn Vegan.

The aforementioned trio of albums, released from 2019 to 2021, are packed tight with character-driven songs that put multiple national-tours worth of crowds on the precipice of staining their shirts with either beers or tears, depending on the song. The third of the trio, See You Next Time, led to Walker appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and CBS Saturday Morning, brought with it performances at the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and Gruene Hall in Texas, landed him on Rolling Stone’s “Best of 2021” list, and prompted SPIN to call him “one of country’s most exciting storytellers.” 

In 2023, Walker followed up “The Trilogy” with What Is It Even?, an 11-track cover album consisting of songs made famous by female pop acts. Seemingly unafraid of whether it stripped him of the “standard bearer of authentic country music” label that some circles have tagged him with, Walker said What Is It Even? is a specific snapshot of some of his inspirations. The song choices make the album feel something like an Alice In Wonderland version of your most fun-loving friend’s iPod shuffle dug out of their closet. There’s a country version of Cher’s “Believe”, a sort of grunge/country adaptation of Q Lazarus’ “Goodbye Horses”, a rendition of The Cranberries’ “Linger” with Kyle Gass of Tenacious D on the recorder, and the crown jewel, a cover of Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You” that is a vocal showcase. That cover of Lizzo led Rolling Stone to say that the cover “…should be his star-making turn” and resulted in a performance of the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

NATE BERGMAN
Nate Bergman is an American singer-songwriter known for  his powerful voice and genre-blending style that fuses rock,  soul, country, and folk. His deeply personal song material is  often balanced by equally sardonic and dark lyrics.  

Bergman has embraced creative freedom, showcasing a  diverse sound that Classic Rock Magazine says is “like  Bruce Springsteen mixed with Otis Redding.”

Moe's Alley presents two incredible nights with The Brothers Comatose! with special guests Two Runner!

Thursday, April 10th (Night 1)
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 6th at 10am PT*

THE BROTHERS COMATOSE

The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California, the band has developed a reputation for their high-energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and impressive musicianship. Founded in 2009 by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison, the group features a revolving lineup of talented musicians, but the core of their sound is defined by tight harmonies, virtuosic string instrumentation, and a foot-stomping, back-porch spirit.

In 2024, the band welcomed multi-instrumentalist Addie Levy into the fold, adding a new layer of depth and dynamic to their sound. As a talented fiddle player and vocalist, Levy's contribution brought a fresh energy and a new dimension to the band's harmonies, seamlessly blending with the Morrison brothers' voices while enhancing their already distinctive bluegrass stylings. Her presence not only broadened the band's musical range but also enriched their live performances, creating an even more compelling and cohesive sound.

The Brothers Comatose’s sound draws from a variety of influences, including old-time bluegrass, country, and rock, but they make it uniquely their own with a modern twist and a strong emphasis on storytelling. Their songs often delve into themes of love, loss, adventure, and the human experience, all while maintaining an upbeat, rollicking energy that keeps fans coming back for more.

The band has earned praise for their live shows, which are marked by their lively stage presence and infectious enthusiasm. Whether performing intimate club shows or festival mainstages, The Brothers Comatose deliver an unforgettable experience that showcases their deep passion for music and performance.

TWO RUNNER
Two Runner is songwriter Paige Anderson and fiddler Emilie Rose from the hills of Northern California. The folk duo emits a ray of unprocessed realness through their well-crafted songs and instrumental skills. Both growing up in a rural mountain town, best friends Paige Anderson and Emilie Rose learned folk music and performance from a young age, and now tour nationally as Two Runner. Through the mediums of clawhammer banjo, vocal harmonies, oldtime fiddle, and flatpicking guitar, Two Runner has a sound that is strongly rooted in American folk music combined with Paige’s wistful songwriting. Two Runner self-released their debut album, Modern Cowboy, in the spring of 2023 and have shared the stage with Sierra Ferrell, Watchhouse, Jesse Daniel, Nick Shoulders, Charlie Parr and many more.
 

Moe's Alley presents two incredible nights with The Brothers Comatose with special guests Two Runner!

Friday, April 11th (Night 2)
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 6th at 10am PT*

THE BROTHERS COMATOSE

The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California, the band has developed a reputation for their high-energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and impressive musicianship. Founded in 2009 by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison, the group features a revolving lineup of talented musicians, but the core of their sound is defined by tight harmonies, virtuosic string instrumentation, and a foot-stomping, back-porch spirit.

In 2024, the band welcomed multi-instrumentalist Addie Levy into the fold, adding a new layer of depth and dynamic to their sound. As a talented fiddle player and vocalist, Levy's contribution brought a fresh energy and a new dimension to the band's harmonies, seamlessly blending with the Morrison brothers' voices while enhancing their already distinctive bluegrass stylings. Her presence not only broadened the band's musical range but also enriched their live performances, creating an even more compelling and cohesive sound.

The Brothers Comatose’s sound draws from a variety of influences, including old-time bluegrass, country, and rock, but they make it uniquely their own with a modern twist and a strong emphasis on storytelling. Their songs often delve into themes of love, loss, adventure, and the human experience, all while maintaining an upbeat, rollicking energy that keeps fans coming back for more.

The band has earned praise for their live shows, which are marked by their lively stage presence and infectious enthusiasm. Whether performing intimate club shows or festival mainstages, The Brothers Comatose deliver an unforgettable experience that showcases their deep passion for music and performance.

TWO RUNNER
Two Runner is songwriter Paige Anderson and fiddler Emilie Rose from the hills of Northern California. The folk duo emits a ray of unprocessed realness through their well-crafted songs and instrumental skills. Both growing up in a rural mountain town, best friends Paige Anderson and Emilie Rose learned folk music and performance from a young age, and now tour nationally as Two Runner. Through the mediums of clawhammer banjo, vocal harmonies, oldtime fiddle, and flatpicking guitar, Two Runner has a sound that is strongly rooted in American folk music combined with Paige’s wistful songwriting. Two Runner self-released their debut album, Modern Cowboy, in the spring of 2023 and have shared the stage with Sierra Ferrell, Watchhouse, Jesse Daniel, Nick Shoulders, Charlie Parr and many more.

Moe's Alley presents international reggae legends and the "Reggae Ambassadors" themselves – Third World – with special guest Kumar Fyah and Estrella!

Saturday, April 12th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$35 in advance / $40 day of the show
21+

THIRD WORLD
One of the longest-running reggae acts of all time, Third World remained one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences for over 50 years. Regularly appearing on American and U.K. charts throughout the '80s, the band embraced a fusion sound that married elements of pop and soul to reggae.

ESTRELLA
Estrella, a dynamic West Coast singer/songwriter, masterfully fuses reggae, R&B, jazz, andsoul, creating a distinctive sound marked by her velvety tones and heartfelt performances. Born and raised in Salinas, California, Estrella's multicultural roots influence her unique artistry. Her journey began in Oahu, where she embraced her passion for music and crafted songs inspired by themes of love and self-empowerment. After releasing her debut EP "Why Wait" in 2021, Estrella has been enchanting audiences up and down California, gaining a loyal following and promising new music on the horizon.
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of soul, blues rocker Eddie 9V!

Tuesday, April 15th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

*Tickets go on sale Friday, January 24th at 10am PT*

EDDIE 9V
Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on new studio album ‘Saratoga’, releasing November 22, 2024 on the fabled Ruf label. It’s a record that will thrill both newcomers and fans who have trailed Eddie since the start, showcasing his fresh, fiery spin on Southern soul, blues, rock and funk, with his signature wit and sharp observations of modern America placing him squarely in the here-and-now. “I do think it’s a wonderful road trip album,” he nods.

Eddie 9V has powered up. From the day he first slung a guitar on a local stage, the Georgia-born band leader announced himself as an artist to watch. But in the last few} meteoric years, Eddie’s music has crossed oceans and airwaves, transcending his cult-hero status to become a beacon for fans of real music everywhere. “Eddie 9V is something else,” wrote the UK’s Classic Rock. “A man who genuinely inhabits golden-era American roots, playing the most instinctive blues you’ll hear all year.”

Check out the gig listings and you’ll find this rising star playing a bigger club every time he blows through town. Scan the charts and you’ll find his most recent album, 2022’s ‘Capricorn’, locking horns with the giants of rock ‘n’ roll. “Capricorn debuted at #1 and that was a cool feeling for a week, until Bonnie Raitt kicked us off,” reflects Eddie with a smile. “But hey, that’s a cool story to be able to say…”

Moe's Alley presents Chuck Fenda featuring Lawgiver The Kingson backed by the Purity Attack Band plus Selecta 7!

Thursday, April 17th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

CHUCK FENDA
Chuck Fenda, born Leshorn Whitehead, is an international reggae artist whose career spans nearly three decades. From his beginnings as a young boy impersonating his favorite musicians to becoming a global force in reggae, Chuck has consistently delivered music that uplifts and inspires. Known for his conscious lyrics and authentic representation of Jamaica and Rastafarian culture, Chuck Fenda is a true ambassador of reggae music.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in the parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica, Chuck Fenda's journey reflects the duality of his roots. In 1997, under the mentorship of legendary producer King Jammy, he released his debut single, “Jah It’s All About You.” This marked the start of a remarkable career that includes global hits like “I Swear,” “Life Ruff Out Deh,” “Gash Dem,” and the chart-topping “Are You Coming Over Tonight?” featuring Cherine Anderson, which remained in the Top 30 for an incredible 26 weeks.

Chuck's most recent album, Eternal Fire, released on February 24, 2023, continues his legacy of powerful reggae music. Anchored by hits such as “One Burner,” “You Saved Me,” and the title track, Eternal Fire, the album exemplifies his commitment to the roots of reggae. In November 2023, he released “Heartless,” a bold anthem defending women and children, which quickly became a household favorite.

LAWGIVER THE KINGSON
Lawgiver The Kingson was born Oneil Phoenix in Kingston Jamaica.

Lawgiver is without a doubt one of Jamaica's most versatile recording artists. Throughout his career Lawgiver The Kingson has been gaining recognition for his unique blend of reggae music with a powerful message of unity and positivity. His lyrics and rhythms resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, making him a versatile performer for a range of events.

Lawgiver The Kingson's stage presence is a dynamic fusion of energy and captivation, creating an atmosphere that is both invigorating and mesmerizing.  With an electric charisma, Lawgiver commands attention effortlessly, drawing the audience into the heart of his music.  Whether he's delivering the soulful melodies of reggae or infusing the stage with high-energy vibes, Lawgiver The Kingson ensures that every moment is an immersive experience. His stage presence is a testament to his passion for the music and a commitment to delivering performances that resonate with authenticity and leave an indelible mark on the audience

Moe's Alley presents a night of dancing with local Latin music favorites Flor de Caña!!

Friday, April 18th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

FLOR DE CAÑA
Flor de Caña, a septeto from Santa Cruz, CA plays high energy dance music, including Cuban Son, Colombian Cumbia and various other Caribbean styles. They blend the obscure with the known, old time with the new, keeping true to the roots while creating their own sound. The impressive rhythm section, composed of upright bass, guitar, cuban tres, button accordion, congas, bongo, timbales, maracas, guiro and bell, is sure to get you moving. On top of that impressive mix you have the high energy of the horn section w/ trumpet & saxophone. Last but not least is the lead vocal and choral harmonies. Add all that together and you have a sound that will inspire all audiences who want to see, hear and experience vibrant latin music. A Bailarrrrrrr!!!
 

The road to the Redwood Mountain Faire begins at Moe's Alley. Festival performer The Sam Chase & The Untraditional teams up with all-star, NorCal Americana group Jimbo Scott & Yesterday's Biscuits for a special pre-Faire show!

Saturday, April 19th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

THE SAM CHASE & THE UNTRADITIONAL
The Sam Chase & The Untraditional hails from San Francisco, California. This juggernaut of a band blends rock n roll with folk music while maintaining the sensibilities and attitudes that come from growing up on a healthy diet of punk rock.

The leader of the band is The Sam Chase himself, a natural storyteller with a voice that sounds as if it has weathered many an epic tale.  With boot stomping orchestration and lyrics that have been immortalized on the tattooed skin of their fans, The Sam Chase & The Untraditional doesn’t mess around. 

… These are the warriors we need in these troubled times.

JIMBO SCOTT & YESTERDAY'S BISCUITS
A favorite of the Bay Area’s folk and Americana scene, Jimbo Scott has been entertaining audiences far and wide for more than a decade, including 2 years as a member of the famed NorCal Jamgrass band, Poor Man’s Whiskey. His solo work evokes traditions of Tennessee country and bluegrass, Oakland soul in sepia toned California landscapes and life-scapes.

At the end of 2022, Jimbo teamed up with an all-star lineup of musicians to form Jimbo Scott and Yesterday’s Biscuits.  Featuring Kiel Williams (the Risky Biscuits) on Guitar and Pedal Steel, Andy Merrill (The Risky Biscuits) on bass and Rob Hooper (Carolyn Wonderland, Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Patrice Pike) on drums, Jimbo Scott and Yesterday’s Biscuits are a rising force in the NorCal Americana Scene, not to be missed and best to be consumed with reckless abandon.
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of Rob Leines with special guests Steven Griswold & His California Convoy!

Thursday, April 24th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

ROB LEINES
"I'm burning down the interstate," Rob Leines sings halfway through Headcase, an album that finds the road warrior occupying the intersection of blue-collar rock & roll and outlaw country. Pulling triple duty as a songwriter, southern storyteller, and modern-day guitar hero, Leines fills his third album with tales from the fast lane, punctuating each song with amplified riffs and a voice sharpened by a heavy touring schedule. The result is a record for dive bars and dance halls, for highways and honky-tonks, for wheels that spin and and horizons that linger just out of reach. 

Before recording Headcase with co-producers Mike Harmeier (the longtime frontman of Silverada, formerly known as Mike and the Moonpies) and Adam Odor, Leines quit his longtime job as a welder and hit the road in support of 2021's Blood Sweat and Beers. That record became his breakthrough release, earning Leines a year's worth of gigs with marquee acts like Dwight Yoakam and The Mavericks. Night after night, he hit the stage with his power trio, mixing rock & roll bang with Telecaster twang. Recorded between shows, Headcase captures that live chemistry with songs that dig beneath the blacktop for stories about love lost, chances taken, and life lived between the mile markers.

STEVEN GRISWOLD & HIS CALIFORNIA CONVOY
My bud, Steve Griswold asked me if I would write a brief bio of him for PR purposes.

Steve is one of the finest singer-songwriters..persons…I have ever met…My version is totally unlike what you would find in a package with 8×10 glossies, so Steve probably can't use it, but I have a need to share it here with y’all, for your own good.

Steven N. "Griz" Griswold, no relation to Clark, was, as I think, born and raised, as I know, in Northern California. OK — mid-motherlode country, Sierra foothills. Good place to start. He was from day one a great kid. Athletic. A winner: He was a Champ kid Midget Car racer even though he was not a midget. He grew up straight and strong, but

— then he experimented with the dark side. He learned to almost play the guitar, and decided to become a punk musician.

At age 19, punk that he was, he was headlining (Saturday night, no less) at The Catalyst, a world-renowned club in Santa Cruz, CA, in a band called "Three Left Standing." When he realized the band outnumbered the audience (just joking) he determined to adapt himself to something more civilized, more evolved, more country, to wit: Cow Punk. This led him to Woody Guthrie and Jimmy Rodgers, and all the real cow punks.

He got that down, then he wanted to be a honky-tonker, and write slice-of-life songs of his own, and play music in bars, and have a band. It wasn't egoism, or damn foolishness, just a great need you get to do something you are good at. He is currently a honky tonk musician/band leader par excellence. Maybe better even than that midget car racer:

Great songs, great vocals, great dialog… Griz is a bona fide goodern.

Larry Hosford
Aka Lorenzo

Moe's Alley presents the return of ORGŌNE with very special guests Mestizo Beat! 

Friday, April 25th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

ORGŌNE
With a signature sound signified by lockstep rhythms & a deep grasp of soul and funk, ORGŌNE has built a reputation over the past 2 decades as being one of the tightest, fieriest live bands in the country & a top notch crew in the studio.

"Orgone make life-affirming music; their irresistible funkiness and ability to transcend genre will force anyone out of their seat and onto the dance floor. Even the band's name – a cosmic amalgamation of the words orgasm and hormone – is a reference to a spirit of creativity and universal life force that they hope will have an inhibition-canceling effect.”
– L.A. Weekly

MESTIZO BEAT
The West Coast Latin Funk Ensemble, Mestizo Beat, coming out of Los Angeles,  CA is an instrumental group that blends the sounds of 60’s-70’s Funk & Soul,  Latin Jazz, Afrobeat, Psychedelic Rock and Hip-Hop. The band’s music carries a  certain sense of nostalgia, using their creativity to fuse the old with the new,  constantly paying homage to the greats who came before. 

Mestizo Beat was formed in late 2016 in Topanga, CA by The Magaña Brothers,  Aquiles (Guitar) and Agustin (Drums). After years of developing the sound through  gigging and recording with different players in the Los Angeles area the group  truly found their sound by adding key players Jose Castro (Bass) Pedro Flores  (Percussion) and Jesse Audelo (Saxophone/Flute). 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Sean Hayes!

Saturday, April 26th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

SEAN HAYES

Sean Hayes is a Bay Area singer-songwriter who makes music to dance to or cry to, or maybe both at the same time. He was born in New York City, raised in North Carolina, and honed his earliest musical chops in a band playing Irish and old-time tunes — but his unique style of deeply felt, R&B-inflected folk really matured during his two decades singing and playing in cafes, bars, and night clubs of San Francisco.

His voice layers wonder and heartache upon grit and gravel, sex and soul. His lyrics carry an unpretentious wisdom. He’s dueted with Aimee Mann; been covered by the Be Good Tanyas; and toured with Anais Mitchell (performing songs from Hadestown, before it was an award-winning Broadway show). His songs have appeared on NPR, NBC and HBO.

Moe's Alley presents SambaDá!

Saturday, May 3rd
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

SAMBADÁ

While Brazilian natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha da Hora bring their profound knowledge and respect for the roots of Afro-brazilian song and dance, the entire band has developed a type of samba-reggae-funk with a universal appeal. SambaDá musically unites the Americas, drawing from percussion based styles of South and Central America, and blends it with that good old funk and reggae back beat so familiar to crowds of North America.

For over ten years, SambaDá has been mixing contemporary sounds with the roots of brazilian culture. Papiba is a master of Capoeira, an Afro Brazilian martial art form created by Brazilian slaves, which draws on music and acrobatic movements. Dandha was born into the rich Afro Brazilian traditions of Salvador, Bahia and the Carnival Group Ile Aiye, and started her dancing career at age 6. Ile Aiye has been in the forefront of Civil Rights in Brazil, promoting equality and justice, and is widely recognized as the first Afro Brazilian BLOCO or group to perform in Brazil’s notorious Carnival celebrations.

The other members of SambaDá come from a wide range of styles, generations and sensibilities. What unites this band from such diverse backgrounds is a magic that can be felt by both the band and the audience. SambaDá brings joy to each performance, and keeps their fans asking for more!!

Moe's Alley presents the return of hometown favorite Taylor Rae with special guest Spencer James!

Friday, May 9th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

TAYLOR RAE
Taylor Rae spent years touring behind Mad Twenties, the career-launching debut album that spent more than 30 weeks on the Americana Radio charts. While the album's lead single, "Home on the Road," climbed into the Top 10, Rae kept the pedal glued to the metal, driving herself from show to show, watching America unfold outside the car windshield. With her second release, The Void, she takes her eyes off the road and turns her attention inward instead. Produced by Grammy winner Eric Krasno, The Void celebrates the contradictory and complementary parts of the human experience, exploring life's dark corners — from breakups to intergenerational trauma — with a colorful mix of roadhouse roots-rock, modern-day folk, alternative music, blues, and analog Americana. These are the most personal and introspective songs of her career, written by a road warrior who remains dedicated to the long haul… but is taking the time to appreciate the journey, too.

SPENCER JAMES
Spencer James hails from Marin County but wound up in Santa Cruz after a debaucherous rendezvous with LA. It was there he met Taylor Rae, and he’s been accompanying her ever since as the longest standing member of her band. But little do people know, he’s a strange and formidable songwriter/composer in his own right.  On May 9th he’ll step into the spotlight, take the ride and reveal his vault of creations, live, for the first time.  "When a bird sings it doesn't sing for the advancement of music." – Alan Watts
 

This is a special tribute show celebrating the life and legacy of local legend NATHAN MARTISIUS.

Saturday, May 10th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

Best known as the front-man and lead singer of Santa Cruz's own DUB CONGRESS, Nathan passed away on May 10, 2024. One year later to the day, the members of Dub Congress will honor their bandmate and brother-in-arms by performing the band's songs alongside an all-star selection of guest singers and musicians, assembled from near and far to remember and honor Nathan and his music.

Nathan was a leading light in the Santa Cruz reggae community. He was an innovative and constantly fresh creative presence who, alongside his Dub Congress comrades, carved out a unique and lasting musical legacy over the course of 30 years as a celebrated performer and recording artist.

On May 10, 2025, DUB CONGRESS & FRIENDS will honor Nathan in the best way they can: with a musical tribute in his honor. We humbly invite all fans, friends, followers, the whole Santa Cruz reggae massive, and the community at large, to join us in joyous remembrance. 

KAVA JAH & THE REMEDY, representing the Jamaica-California connection at its finest, were a favorite of Nathan's, with ties of friendship and mutual respect forged over the course of many years. They'll be on hand to elevate this special event with a blazing set of original roots reggae presented in Nathan's honor.

Star selector DJ ROBERT RANKIN, a staunch supporter and friend of Nathan and Dub Congress since the earliest days, rounds out the line-up. Count on Robert to come through with the wickedest selection of roots reggae, dancehall, and dub to keep the vibes lit and the dancefloor bubbling. Nathan wouldn't have it any other way.

Moe's Alley presents Canadian post-punk band ACTORS with special guests Holy Water! 

Tuesday, May 13th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

ACTORS
ACTORS began by releasing a string of popular singles, starting with “Post Traumatic Love” in 2012 and building a dedicated fanbase while eschewing a debut album release for the band’s first six years of existence. In 2018, the Jason Corbett-led foursome signed with Toronto-based Artoffact Records and released its long-awaited debut, It Will Come to You, quickly becoming one of the marquee acts on the label and following with their sophomore release 'Acts of Worship' in 2021. In Late 2020, ACTORS announced a new single, “Love U More,” with Juno-Award winning director Peter Ricq contributing his talents to the accompanying video.

Songs like “L’appel du Vide,” “Slaves,” “Face Meets Glass,” and “Bury Me” are bangers that glisten via Corbett’s production job: infectious beats propelled by the warm layers of synth, bass, and drums contributed by the rest of the band. Corbett writes, produces, mixes, and masters all ACTORS music at his own Vancouver studio, Jacknife Sound and names David Bowie as a fundamental influence – Bowie’s sense of confidence and creativity are in full effect on It Will Come to You. Much more than a retro act, this is music that stands all on its own, full of life and complete with unforgettable hooks. Perhaps best described as a “post-post-punk” band, ACTORS belongs in the mix alongside bands like The Soft Moon and Cold Cave. 

ACTORS have spent the last several years touring the USA, Canada, and Europe, while hitting many of the best-loved festivals, including Amphifest, Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Cold Waves, Substance, Death Disco, Verboden and many more.”

HOLY WATER
Hard-hitting electro house from Sacramento, CA.
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of Jamaican reggae legends Israel Vibration with very special guest Duane Stephenson all backed by the iconic Roots Radics band! 

Friday, May 16th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
21+

ISRAEL VIBRATION
A living lesson in fortitude, the vocal trio of Cecil "Skeley" Spence, Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig, and Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin overcame adversity, illness, and poverty to become one of the finest roots groups in Jamaica's history. All three had been afflicted by polio and first became acquainted, albeit briefly, at Kingston's Mona Rehabilitation Clinic.

The three teens had individually all previously converted to rastafarianism, now their shared faith and childhood experiences helped forge a strong friendship. They spent the next six years singing around Kingston for their suppers and by 1975, Israel Vibration was a vocal force to be reckoned with. The group's exquisite dread sound and militant cultural themes made an instant impression and the trio now found themselves on-stage opening for the likes of Bob Marley and Dennis Brown. 

The trio's deeply devotional songs, cultural themes, inspirational lyrics, and original take on the roots style had struck a chord with reggae fans around the world. They relocated to New York City, perhaps believing that the large immigrant community could sustain them, or that America was now ready to embrace roots. But a few occasional live appearances aside, the group swiftly disappeared from view. All three attempted solo careers, but only Bulgin made it on to record; his Mr. Sunshine album paired him with the Freedom Fighters Band.

In 1997, Apple Gabriel left the group to pursue a solo career, releasing the album Another Moses in 1999. Skelly and Wiss continue to record albums and tour the world as Israel Vibration, backed by longtime associates Roots Radics.In December 2014 they were reportedly recording a new album set for release in early 2015. The new album, entitled "Play It Real" was released on 31 March 2015 via Utopia. On March 23rd, 2020, Albert "Apple Gabriel" co-founder and former member of the group died due to 'compilation sickness', earlier reports indicated that Albert was not well for quite some time, this was supposedly due to some of the polio infections left in his body. On a Facebook post on March 7, 2020, he had indicated that he had suffered a stroke. He died on March 23, 2020. On August 26th, 2022, Cecil "Skelly" Spence died of lung cancer.

DUANE STEPHENSON
Duane Stephenson has distinguished himself as a respected singer and songwriter with a purity of heart and sound that can be felt from the first note of his melodic instrument. From the quality of his voice to his potent lyrics and memorable melodies, Duane ably addresses a variety of issues, ranging from powerful social commentary to romance. Duane’s work as a singer and songwriter are reflective of his early artistic exposure to the music industry veterans, many of whom have provided guidance and inspiration along his path.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents the legendary Robyn Hitchcock!

Sunday, May 18th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$28 in advance / $33 day of the show
21+

ROBYN HITCHCOCK
With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist: surrealist rock ’n’ roller, acoustic troubadour, poet, painter, and writer . From The Soft Boys’ art-rock and The Egyptians’ Dadaist pop to solo masterpieces like 1984’s milestone I Often Dream of Trains and 1990’s Eye, Hitchcock has crafted a striking oeuvre rife with recurring marine life, obsolete electric transport, ghosts, cheese and what one writer has described as “morbid eroticism.”

Robyn moved to Nashville in 2015 and gravitated to the Music City community, recording 2017’s Robyn Hitchcock with an array of local talent including co-producer Brendan Benson. In 2019, he joined forces with XTC’s Andy Partridge for the four-song EP, Planet England.

Music aside, Hitchcock has appeared in a number of films, three of them by the late Jonathan Demme: 1998’s concert documentary Storefront Hitchcock as well as roles in 2004’s The Manchurian Candidate 2008’s Rachel’s Getting Married.

Locked down in Nashville by the global pandemic of 2020, he and his partner Emma Swift began their Sweet Home Quarantine livestream series, broadcasting weekly sets with their two cats, Ringo and Tubby. They also launched their own label and press, Tiny Ghost. 2021 saw the publication of Hitchcock’s first book, Somewhere Apart: Selected Lyrics 1977-1997, featuring 73 songs and 34 illustrations in a beautiful cloth-bound edition. In 2022 his first album for Tiny Ghost SHUFFLEMANIA! was released, recorded at home during lockdown with long-distance collaborators including Johnny Marr (Manchester) Sean Ono Lennon (New York) Kimberley Rew (Cambridge) and Davey Lane (Melbourne).

June 2024 will see his second book, 1967 – How I Got There and Why I Never Left, published in the US by (?). To accompany this Tiny Ghost will release 1967 – Vacations in The Past an album of the pop hits of that year covered by Robyn on acoustic guitar with some of his friends in Cambridge and Melbourne.

Meanwhile a collection of new songs is due for release in early 2025.

“I like to keep busy,” says Hitchcock: “We have all eternity to not exist.”

Moe's Alley presents Anna Moss! 

Tuesday, May 20th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 on advance / $25 day of show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 21st at 10am PT*

ANNA MOSS
Vocalist/ multi-instrumentalist Anna Moss hails from the verdant forests and lush limestone of the Ozarks; yet her musical personality oozes New Orleans, the artist’s adopted hometown for many years. Anna’s newfound brand of sultry stripped-down-soul is steeped in Southern R&B, Americana, porch jazz; apocalyptic love songs, gritty hymns of humanity, abolition, and compassion busked to fruition in the historic French Quarter streets.
 

Moe's Alley presents Daniel Rodriguez (formerly of Elephant Revival)! 

Tuesday, May 27th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, March 7th at 10am PT*

DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
Whether it was personal heartbreak or the seismic shift in his daily life when exiting his longtime band, Elephant Revival, Daniel Rodriguez’s latest album, Harboring Pearls, is a snapshot of a singer-songwriter simply trying to navigate the choppy waters of existence to the best of his ability.

“I preserved my own sanity. I preserved my own integrity,” Rodriguez says. “There’s something about not being comfortable, knowing my integrity and ethics, knowing my path and where I’m headed — I’m fueled by not choosing to be comfortable.”

Captured by producer David Baron at his Sun Mountain, situated atop a ridge amid the ancient Catskill Mountains of Woodstock, New York, Harboring Pearls was co-produced by Wesley Schultz, lead singer for indie-folk juggernaut The Lumineers.

“Now? It’s just me and the storm,” Rodriguez says. “All the chips are in on this one piece of art. Am I crazy? Do I trust myself? What I am doing? It’s this lingering feeling that I have no idea where it’s headed, but I need to go wherever it’s headed.”

That internal, more so existential quest of self, of purpose and pursuit, lies at the core of Harboring Pearls. Numbers like of “El Dorado,” “Anything and Everything” and “Graduation” paint vivid indie-folk pictures of Rodriguez’s journey unfolding in real time.

“It’s about transcendence, and that’s been such a wild process,” Rodriguez says. “There’s been this pressure cooking with the songs. A lot of coal being compressing into diamonds.”

And what resulted was this steadfast platform of trust and radiance offered by Schultz, one where Rodriguez felt comfortable standing on, the culmination of those sessions being this cultivation of truth and sacrifice the lies within each selection of Harboring Pearls.

“You’re on your own and these are your pearls,” Rodriguez says of this latest batch of tunes. “And you’ve been harboring them for so long. It’s time to pass them out.”

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Tropa Magica!

Thursday, May 29th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$26 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

*Tickets go on sale Friday, March 14th at 10am PT*

TROPA MAGICA
Tropa Magica was formed by brothers David and Rene Pacheco in 2018. Inspired by the songs and vibes of their 90’s East LA backyard parties. The band blends in the guitar and rhythms of 60’s Peruvian Cumbias and 90’s grunge with a southern psychedelic twist that transports the listener into a tropical psychedelic dance party.
 

Moe's Alley presents local reggae/soul favorites Santa Cruda with Bay Area reggae band Lot 49 and very special guests Hijinx!

Friday, June 6th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

SANTA CRUDA
Santa Cruz based, soul-reggae band 'SANTA CRUDA combines uplifting original music to covers from Sublime, Bob Marley, Slightly Stoopid, classic hip hop artists and many more. 

LOT 49
Lot 49 is a reggae band from the Bay Area, CA. Their unique blend of reggae & modern pop/R&B influences is a unique spin on the typical California reggae genre. They've shared stages with well known artists such as The Expendables, J Boog, Groundation & more. In February, Lot 49 released a song with Florida based band, Kash'd Out called Under Pressure.

HIJINX
Based in Santa Cruz, Hijinx formed in 2018 as a college garage band.  Hijinx was not a culmination of local musicians, but rather a group of best friends. Inspired by the rich local Santa Cruz reggae scene, the band set forth learning their instruments with dreams of sharing the stage with some of their local heroes someday. The band has successfully made a name for themselves in the Santa Cruz reggae scene as well as up and down the coast of California. Hijinx blends influences from reggae, ska, punk rock, and metal for an overall high energy, upbeat sound. The band consists of Mason Borreson on Guitar, keys, and vocals, Andrew Furtado on bass, Beau Kittleson on guitar and vocals, and Dominic Churchill on drums. 
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of the NOLA musical royalty – Dumpstaphunk! 

Tuesday, June 10th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$35 in advance / $40 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 28th at 10am PT*

DUMPSTAPHUNK
Dumpstaphunk has cemented its reputation as one of the most respected New Orleans musical institutions. Ivan Neville (keyboards/vocals) and Ian Neville (guitar), the sons of Aaron Neville and Art “Poppa Funk” Neville respectively, alongside original member Tony Hall (bass, guitar, vocals) have built upon their iconic NOLA legacy as they’ve transformed Dumpstaphunk into the city’s pre-eminent 21st-century funk-fusion export.  Both in the studio and on the stage, their performances have attracted sit-ins from the likes of Carlos Santana, Flea, Bob Weir, George Clinton, Chaka Khan, Dave Matthews, Trombone Shorty, and members of Phish amongst many others.  

With the 2024 passing of elder statesmen, local legend bassist/vocalist and co-founder of the band Nick Daniels III, the group continues its latest genesis with next generation additions including Deven Trusclair (drums), Alex Wasily (trombone), Ashlin Parker (trumpet), John Michael Bradford (trumpet), Ari Teitel (guitar) and Viveca Hawkins (vocals). 

Critical acclaim and undeniable musicality permeate their 4 studio albums and opening slots for the Rolling Stones on their home turf at the New Orleans Mercedes Benz Superdome (2019) and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest (2024). Modernizing and reinvigorating the influential Neville/Meters family groove has been one of the driving forces of Dumpstaphunk since the band spontaneously formed during JazzFest in 2003. Their original music and prolific live performances combine ingenious musicianship excercised within complex funk, rock, and R&B arrangements accompanied by soulful quadruple harmonies and Big Easy traditions.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents L.A. Witch wtih special guests chokecherry!

Friday, June 13th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 14th at 10am PT*

L.A. WITCH
L.A. Witch have always exuded an aura of effortless cool, whether it manifested as the Americana noir and laconic back-to-basics rock n’ roll of their self-titled debut or the blistering austere adventurism of their sophomore album Play With Fire. The band—comprised of Sade Sanchez (guitar/vocals), Irita Pai (bass), and Ellie English (drums)—began as an informal affair, but the sultry and beguiling reverb-draped songs they created caught on with the public, moving the project beyond the insular space of the band’s friends and peers in Southern California into the broader world. On their latest album, DOGGOD, the trio push their craft beyond their previous creative and geographical confines, opting to craft the material in Paris, recording the tracks at Motorbass Studio on the Rue de Martyrs. DOGGOD explores broader swaths of sonic terrain, employs a greater arsenal of tones, and probes larger existential and cosmic themes, all while retaining the band’s signature sense of the forbidden, the forsaken, and the foreboding.

chokecherry
SF based band chokecherry is dark, black widow energy wrapped in the foil of our generation. Self-produced with a head rush of garage band sonics overlaid with a siren ensemble of layered vocal poise, “Glass Jaw” puts an original fingerprint on a histor scene. This being just their debut single, the song amassed over 1 millions streams on Spotify without a single editorial playlist. With their second single, “Around Around Around,” the duo continued to show they are paving their own way with a fusion of influences including shoegaze, classic rock, and grunge. The duo is set to perform at number of festivals in the U.S. this year, while working on new singles and a debut album.
 

Moe's Alley presents slide guitar legend Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings! 

Sunday, June 22nd
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm
$35 in advance / $40 day of the show
21+

ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RHYTHM KINGS
Roy Rogers is considered one of the world’s preeminent master Delta slide guitarists.  With over 20 recordings to his credit, Rogers has garnered 8 Grammy nominations for producing, as a recording artist, and as a songwriter.  His collaborations have garnered major media accolades globally for producing critically acclaimed Grammy nominated recordings for John Lee Hooker and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, as well as collaborations with Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Bela Fleck, Allan Toussaint, Sammy Hagar & Ray Manzarek among others. He is known worldwide for his searing performances that have been named a festival favorites at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Notoddon in Norway, North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland, Montreux in Switzerland, Pistoia in Italy as well as North American festivals in Canada & the United States, having performed worldwide for more than four decades.

In 2023 Rogers re-enters the performance space signing with the Cumberland Music Collective Agency in Nashville. Performances have included 15 dates for the ‘Just Like That…” tour with Bonnie Raitt performing across the country.  Rogers will perform with his long-time band, The Delta Rhythm Kings, as well as some special solo engagements.

“I’m the guy that always likes to push the envelope,” Rogers says, at home in Northern California. “We have always covered a lot of ground with other artists that I have had synergy with our musical tastes, and my band has been with me for many years – we just sync so well.  I’ve been very fortunate through the years to collaborate with many gifted artists that I admire and consider longtime friends.” 

Born in Redding in 1950 and named after Hollywood’s King of the Cowboys, Rogers grew up in the Bay Area of California and started playing guitar at the age of 12 and became entranced by the recordings of the blues, especially Robert Johnson at age 15.  By age 13 he was playing in a local R & B band, and quickly became a young blues fanatic hitting the San Francisco’s ‘60s club scene – even once taking his little brother to see Jimi Hendrix perform. When Hooker asked him to go on tour in 1982, it changed his life. Forty years later – he continues to be an inspired player bringing audiences to their feet across the globe.

Moe's Alley presents 45 Grave with special guests Dark Ride and Critical Response! 

Sunday, June 29th
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

45 GRAVE
Forming in 1979 from Hollywood, 45 Grave scorched MTV with their hit songs “Evil” and “Partytime” – from the cult classic movie “Return of the Living Dead”. Today the Queen of Deathrock, Dinah Cancer, performs all the 45 Grave favorites from the legendary album Sleep in Safety as well as modern tracks like “Night of the Demons” from the 2010 movie release. There may even be a few from the elusive album “Autopsy”.

DARK RIDE
The Bay Area's premiere "Horror-Punk" band, Dark Ride has quickly established a following with their melodic, punk-rock anthems influenced by the likes of The Misfits, AFI and Alkaline Trio. Since the release of their debut EP in 2021 has played all over the US and will soon be releasing their first full length record "Blade Manor". The passion project of Santa Cruz native Emilio Menze (Stellar Corpses, Ambivalence, Plan 9).

CRITICAL RESPONSE
Since their debut in 2022, Critical Response, led by charismatic frontwomen Celina Bottini, has been wowing audiences around the SF and Monterey Bay area. Their sound is a mix of old-school punk, rock, grunge, and blues, melding it into a raw, relentless and uncompromising mix.

While not overtly political, Bottini writes to empower women. She rants, screams, and sings with conviction, often all in the same song. The rhythm section includes Mark Hanford on bass and backing vocals (ex-Haggis – Boise, ID and SA90, of which Bottini was also a member) and Nick Priess. They lay down a solid backbeat for the grungy guitar of Ms. Lani White, teacher by day, rocker by night.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Surprise Chef!

Saturday, July 26th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$22 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 7th at 9am PT*

SURPRISE CHEF
From little things, instrumental juggernauts grow. 

The members of Surprise Chef first gathered in 2017 with the modest aim of recording to tape a couple of spontaneous funk jams. As planned, those analogue sessions gave rise to a series of collectable 45’s but the unexpected gold they uncovered was a chemistry and camaraderie that has come to define the lives of the band-members ever since. 

Three LP’s and countless international tours later, Surprise Chef is globally recognized and respected with their emotive brand of cinematic soul, a sound that has been informed equally by their isolation in Australia and their deep love for soul, funk and classic film-scores. Their first album, All News Is Good News, established the foundation for their distinctive sound, and each subsequent release has pushed their creative boundaries. Along the journey they've garnered praise from the likes of Questlove and Jurassic 5's DJ Nu-Mark and were sampled for a collaboration between 88 Rising's Rich Brian and Wu Tang's legendary Ghostface Killah. They also provided the soundtrack to a Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime advertisement. 

After spending the first half of 2024 immersed in their critically acclaimed re-score of the 1970s Australian cult classic Wake in Fright – performed live alongside a never-before-seen 4K screening of the movie – the band found themselves in an entirely new creative space. Fresh from the intensity of that project, the recording sessions for Superb were intended to be the opposite process-wise; lighter, less intense, more free and spontaneous. 

Guitarist and songwriter, Lachlan Stuckey says: “Superb was a real shift in process for us… we care a great deal about the music we make being purposeful and meaningful and that mentality has given birth to a bunch of records we’re really proud of, but also can leave little room for spontaneity. On this record 

we wanted to embrace a kind of unbridled joy that inspired us when we first started making music. Making Superb showed us that when we’re more relaxed during the process, we get a whole different kind of record out of it.” 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Dougie Poole!

Sunday, July 27th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

DOUGIE POOLE

Dougie Poole is a musician and songwriter living in Los Angeles. Coming of age in Providence, Rhode Island’s DIY scene in the early 2010’s, he dabbled in heavier and more experimental music before maturing into a country auteur.

On The Rainbow Wheel of Death, Poole’s 3rd release via Wharf Cat Records, he breathes new life into country music, retaining the acclaimed elements of his previous work — drum machines, acoustic guitars, synthesizers, and his deep-set voice — while pushing toward something warm, organic, and prismatic.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents UK legends The Mekons!

Tuesday, July 29th
Doors: 7pm / show: 8pm
$28 in advance / $32 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Nov. 20th at 10am PT*

THE MEKONS

Sonic adventurers, punk rock fundamentalists, exuberant luddites, willing outcasts.

 “The mekons are the most revolutionary group in the history of rock ‘n’ roll” – wrote rock critic Lester Bangs

The genre-defying mekons formed in Leeds, England in 1977.  Born from the emerging British punk scene, they progressed from art students with no musical skills to the prolific, raucous progeny of Hank Williams. This current classic line-up has remained intact since the mid-1980s, continuing to regularly tour and release new music through to now.  Theirs is an improbable history – a surprising and influential embrace of folk and country music with occasional forays into the art world. They have always worked collaboratively and collectively with all work credited to the band, never to individuals. Their mind-boggling output consistently blurs the lines between high art and low and has included exhibitions in the UK and US, a deranged pirate musical recorded and staged with Kathy Acker, an art performance with Vito Acconci, and several books including the unique art catalog/unfinished novel Mekons United.   "Revenge of the mekons", a documentary about the band received nationwide release in 2015 on Music Box Films.  The mekons continue to make bold, unpredictable music while staying true to the punk ethos. Their mind-boggling output consistently blurs the lines between high art and low and they remain one of the truly great live bands.  

Their last album "Exquisite" was recorded completely remotely during the early months of lockdown and released on Bandcamp in June 2020.  The band are working with Fire Records on their new album which comes out in 2025.  The single from that album "You're Not Singing Anymore" will be released on Fire Records in early November 2024.

JILL SOBULE

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Derya Yildirim & Grup Simsek!

Tuesday, August 5th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

*Tickets go on sale Friday, March 7th at 10am PT*

Derya Yildirim & Grup Simsek
Derya Yıldırım and Grup Şimşek are internationally recognized for their unique and infectious sound that combines Anatolian folk with psychedelia, pop and soul influences. They have released two albums and one EP since their start in 2014 and have been touring extensively throughout Europe.

The band is fronted by Hamburg-born singer and bağlama player Derya Yıldırım. Despite being multilingual, Yıldırım exclusively sings in Turkish: “It’s really important to me because that’s the language I can really express myself in, it’s my emotional language” she explains.

Graham Mushnik (organ, synthesizers) and Antonin Voyant (guitar, bass, and flute) are both members of outer-national collective Catapulte Records, known for their cinematic, groovy atmospheres — a clear influence on Grup Şimsek’s sprawling, vintage-tinged compositions.

Capetonian drummer Helen Wells has introduced her own style and sensibilities from the South African DIY and psychedelic scenes into the live set since 2022.

Newly signed to Big Crown Records, with their third full length being produced by Leon Michels (El Michels Affair) and extensive worldwide tour plans on the books, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek will soon be reaching new ears around the globe.
 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and composer Ezra Furman!

Wednesday, August 6th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$15 limited quantity / $25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

*Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 14th at 9am PT*

*A limited number of reduced-priced tickets are available for purchase by unemployed/low income fans, who might not otherwise be able to afford to attend. No questions asked.*

EZRA FURMAN

Ezra Furman is a boundary-breaking artist whose fearless creativity and emotional honesty have made her one of the most compelling voices in modern music. Blending punk energy, heartfelt lyricism and genre-defying innovation, Furman’s work is both deeply personal and universally resonant. The albums she’s released over the past decade demonstrate both her extraordinary talent and artistic evolution. Perpetual Motion People (2015) is a vibrant, genre-hopping explosion of wit and melody, while Transangelic Exodus (2018) pushed boundaries with its dystopian storytelling and atmospheric soundscapes, exploring themes of love, defiance, and identity. Twelve Nudes (2019) delivered raw, punk-fueled catharsis, channeling anger and resilience into fiery anthems. Her last album, All of Us Flames (2022), is a cinematic and deeply moving exploration of queer liberation, weaving intimate storytelling with grand, sweeping arrangements. She also found time to record the soundtrack for the Netflix smash hit TV series Sex Education. Ezra Furman’s music is a testament to the power of individuality and authenticity, marking her as a truly unique voice in modern music.

Moe's Alley presens the return of Grammy-winning reggae legends Black Uhuru! 

Saturday, September 13th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
21+

BLACK UHURU
Derrick “Duckie” Simpson the “Gong Gong Gullie” is the founder and leader for reggae’s BLACK UHURU. Although going through numerous lead singers and musicians they have remained to be one of the most recognized and prolific reggae band for over 45 years. The Group’s line up is Duckie Simpson, Andrew Bees, and Elsa Green.
 

Moe's Alley presents two nights of The Chop Tops, celebrating their two final hometown reunion shows! Friday night's show includes Los Dryheavers, The Swillbillys and Astro Zombies. 

Friday, December 12th (Night 1)
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

THE CHOP TOPS
After 10 years of retirement, they are back…   

Sometimes They Come Back, and this time it’s with a red-hot reunion album Fabrikate! This final 7th addition to The Chop Tops discography covers a lot of musical ground in the genre-blurring style they’re known for. Features tracks ranging from; Spaghetti Western and Santa Cruz Surf Instrumentals, Bluegrass Tales of the Devil & Woe, Revved-Up Punk, Red-Hot Rockabilly, Jump Blues Rock'N'Roll, topped off with its Haunting Hot Rod title track! This final reunion album cruises to all the right stops along the way.
 

Moe's Alley presents two nights of The Chop Tops, celebrating their two final reunion shows! Saturday night's show includes the Backyard Blues Band, The Swillbillys and The Inciters! 

Saturday, December 13th (Night 2)
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

THE CHOP TOPS
After 10 years of retirement, they are back…   

Sometimes They Come Back, and this time it’s with a red-hot reunion album Fabrikate! This final 7th addition to The Chop Tops discography covers a lot of musical ground in the genre-blurring style they’re known for. Features tracks ranging from; Spaghetti Western and Santa Cruz Surf Instrumentals, Bluegrass Tales of the Devil & Woe, Revved-Up Punk, Red-Hot Rockabilly, Jump Blues Rock'N'Roll, topped off with its Haunting Hot Rod title track! This final reunion album cruises to all the right stops along the way.