Welcome to the heart of Sacramento’s Western Swing and Honky-Tonk scene! Mae McCoy and Her Neon Stars are Northern California’s go-to band for authentic honky-tonk music and the lively rhythms of Western Swing. With her distinctive artistry and trailblazing spirit, Mae McCoy has carved a unique path in the country music world, drawing from her diverse background and passion for preserving this rich musical tradition.

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.

The band began in Sacramento in 2008, opening for celebrated acts like Deke Dickerson, Big Sandy, and Rosie Flores. Mae’s deep honky-tonk roots are also showcased in her studio work, including her full-length album “Detour,” recorded at the legendary Heart of Texas Recording Studio in Brady, TX.

MARK HOLZINGER
Mark Holzinger is a San Francisco–based Western Swing guitarist and Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee known for his dynamic guitar work and long career in American roots music. With more than three decades of professional experience, Holzinger has performed across jazz, blues, rockabilly, and Western Swing, working with respected artists and bands including Don Burnham and Lost Weekend. His recordings, including the albums Takeoff Guitar and Juke & Jive, showcase his signature blend of swing rhythm, improvisation, and classic country guitar tradition. This page offers a closer look at Mark’s musical background, collaborations, recordings, and contributions to Western Swing.
 

New Orleans soul and R&B heavyweights J & The Causeways are coming back to Moe's with special guests The Peacoat Project!

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

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J & THE CAUSEWAYS
New Orleans soul/rock powerhouse ensemble J & The Causeways debut album, Motions, conjures a universal theme of togetherness and compassion — melodies and lyrics cultivated with a keen understanding of reaching one another through healing and transcendence.  Singer and keyboardist Jordan Anderson leads with a soaring level of octave prowess and sonic range akin to that of other renowned soul acts like St. Paul & The Broken Bones or Brittany Howard.  Captured by famed musicians/producers Robert Mercurio and Ben Ellman (both members of NOLA cosmic funk outfit Galactic) at Studio in the Country and Esplanade Studios, Motions is a record soaked in the freewheelin’ ethos and sonic tones of a vibrant city that Anderson proudly calls home.

THE PEACOAT PROJECT
The Peacoat Project is a modern jazz ensemble built on original compositions and the talents of seasoned improvisers. Led by Peter Koht, the band features Santa Cruz based stalwarts including Will Bates (Sambadá) on drums, bassist Chris Soriano (El Sol), percussionist Barbara Martin (El Sol) and trombonist Jordan Zell (La Familia). Together they bring a wealth of experience across jazz, soul, and Latin traditions into a sound that is unmistakably their own. The Peacoat Project pushes jazz ahead without losing its soul—or its groove.
 

Moe's Alley presents The Great North Special with special guests J.A.M. And The Buttered Biscuits!

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$17 in advance / $22 day of the show
21+

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THE GREAT NORTH SPECIAL
From the psychedelic shores of Southern California comes The Great North Special, an Americana jam band that fuses together a unique blend of country-blues, psych-rock and funk-soul. Beautiful melodies and tight grooves lead the way through their mind blowing energetic dance party live shows. Their sound is eclectic and compelling with heavy rhythms, harmonized vocals & guitars, and world class keys and organ. Each performance is a soul-driven whirlwind of exploration through improvisation and crowd connection. 

The GNS live show experience takes initiates on a cosmic journey through time and space, using their carefully crafted songs and tastefully selected classic covers as the main vehicle toward ascent. With distinct musical versatility, captivating lyricism, and heartfelt songwriting, the band continues to explore in-depth themes within their songs such as love, joy, nature, technology, existentialism and spirituality. Every song displays  the spirit of the members and the community they exist within. The Great North Special is a party train rolling down the tracks to your town soon, grab your friends ALL ABOARD!

J.A.M. AND THE BUTTERED BISCUITS
Hailing from the vibrant Monterey Bay, JAM and the Buttered Biscuits serve up a delicious blend of bluesy funk rock music. Originally formed in the fall of 2024 to bring the solo works  of JAM (Jeffrey A. Meyer) to the stage, the band's recipe has been evolving ever since. The  group has added a fresh flavor to the work and new songs along the way. 

The "Biscuits" feature a formidable lineup: Leo MacDonald was among the first to join— bringing smooth, buttery bass lines—with drummer Cliff Nichols and his driving rhythmic  grooves on the pots and pans following closely behind. Fernando Giraldo sears the mix with  his fiery lead guitar work, complemented by the indispensable blues and country  seasoning provided by Brad Kava on harmonica. Nathan Dennen garnishes the sound with  soulful keys, adding a rich layer of funk and organ-driven texture to the spread. 

Delivering their signature Central Coast sound, JAM and the Buttered Biscuits are a must see act from Santa Cruz to Monterey and beyond. 

Moe's Alley presents one of the best dance bands around – The Joint Chiefs! 

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

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THE JOINT CHIEFS
The Joint Chiefs Band has become one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands in the Northern California music scene. Since the group’s inception over 36 years ago, the members have garnered a dedicated following drawn to their electrifying live performances and diverse range of musical styles and influences.
 

Moe's Alley presents honky tonk favorite Ellis Bullard with special guest the Steven Graves Band! 

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

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ELLIS BULLARD

In the wake of 2024’s Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution, Ellis Bullard has left no doubt that  country music is still yearning for the true-blue honky-tonk experience he brings to the stage and  studio. Listen to Bullard, and you’re listening to a life of barnstorming, hard living, and layers of  musical influences. 

“I’m just a person, just a guy out there having a good time and trying to make sure other people  are too,” Bullard says. “I give my time to people, and I think that means a lot to them. I’m  genuinely trying to forge relationships and have meaningful interactions with all the fans I meet  on the road.”  

After sharing the stage with Texas mainstays like Shinyribs, Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers and  Cody Jinks, Bullard has come into his own, and these days finds himself headlining clubs and  dance halls from coast to coast. For his part, Bullard knows he’s on to something, and he’s  enjoying the ride.

STEVEN GRAVES BAND
Once again, Steven has collaborated with his world class band of Nashville session musicians on 11 new tracks, titled “Learn to Fly”, his 9th full length album. Similar to the “Loving Man” album released in 2023, “Learn to Fly” was recorded at the legendary Sound Emporium studios in Nashville with overdubs and vocals at the iconic Clement House Recording Studio also in Nashville. The richness of the analogue sound, the tight grooves of these master players who have played together for decades, combined with Steven’s compassionate and always spiritually based song writing adds up to a not to be missed record. Catchy, uplifting, and always engaging, “Learn to Fly” will take you on a journey not only from Santa Cruz to Nashville but to the depths of your soul if you are willing! As Steven says, the songs just keep getting more personal. Lucky for all of us, because Steven’s willingness to put his heart on the line authentically and sincerely creates a unique opportunity for all of us to experience this music at a depth that we can relate to in our own lives. 
 

Moe's Alley presents Australian guitar phenom Taj Farrant! 

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

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TAJ FARRANT
Taj Farrant is not your average teenage musician.The young guitar virtuoso has already taken the global music scene by storm with a talent well beyond his years. Known for his soul-stirring tone, electrifying stage presence, and deep emotional connection to the guitar, Taj has become one of the most exciting young artists in contemporary blues-rock.

Inspired to pick up the guitar at just seven years old after attending an AC/DC concert with his father, Taj’s meteoric rise began shortly thereafter. Viral videos of his jaw-dropping performances caught the world’s attention, earning him appearances on major TV shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Australia’s Got Talent, where he stunned audiences with his raw skill and natural charisma.

Taj has shared stages and collaborated with legendary musicians including Carlos Santana, Rob Thomas, and Orianthi. In 2024, he released his debut album Chapter One, a powerful collection of original tracks that showcase his unique blend of rock, blues, and pop influences. The album received critical acclaim and soared to #1 on multiple charts, including the Australian Blues & Roots Chart and several international iTunes and Amazon charts, affirming Taj's place as a formidable new voice in guitar-driven music.

Following the success of Chapter One, Taj embarked on a his first album tour, further cementing his status as a rising star. In 2025, he continued to expand his global presence with standout performances at major festivals, including the Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia. His ability to connect with audiences of all ages through his music has made him a fan favorite and a symbol of the next generation of guitar greats.

Taj Farrant’s story is only beginning—but his impact on the world of music is already undeniable.
 

Moe's Alley presents an epic double bill with Moga Family Band and The Psycodelics! 

Thursday, July 8, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+ 

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MOGA FAMILY BAND
WHAT STARTED AS A LOCAL SECRET HAS EXPLODED INTO A NATIONAL FORCE. FRESH OFF THEIR VICTORY IN THE 2026 AMERICAN SONGWRITER ROAD READY TALENT CONTEST, THE BAND HAS CEMENTED THEIR STATUS AS FESTIVAL FAVORITES, SECURING OFFICIAL SPOTS AT HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (2026) AND ROOSTER WALK (2026).

THE LINEUP FEATURES A "CHOSEN FAMILY" OF ELITE MUSICIANS: SISTER EMME CANNON (VOCALS), UNCLE ERIC FORTALEZA (BASS), BROTHER JAKE BAYNES (GUITAR), COUSIN CAV MIMS (KEYS), PAPA DEKAR JUSTUS (DRUMS), AND BABY OWEN FADER (VOCALS/SAX). THEIR INDIVIDUAL RESUMES INCLUDE TOURS WITH ICONS LIKE CORY WONG, VICTOR WOOTEN, KEITH URBAN, AND LAINEY WILSON.

THE PSYCODELICS
Once every millennia, the forces of nature and the stars above, align to give the human race a gift from the Gods. For this chapter in our existence, that gift is The Psycodelics. 

The group embodies and glorifies Black American Music. Elements from Funk, Blues, Gospel and R&B leave the audience in awe with sounds that hit you like a freight train. Audience members and fans have compared the band to the likes of Parliament Funkadelic, Prince and Morris Day & The Time. Their debut album “Please Keep Off The Grass” has already garnered Grammy Recording Academy attention and is set to release Easter Sunday, April 20th. 

The band has already established a buzz amongst the festival scene by capturing audiences at Peach Fest, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Jam Cruise and many more. The Psycodelics have traveled the country supporting Neal Francis, Fearless Flyers and Durand Jones and the Indications. . 

The Psycodelics are Cameron Wescott (bass, vox), Sean Bing (drum, vox), Noah Jones (keys), Whitt Burn (guitar) and Chris Barnwell (percussion).

Moe's Alley presents the return of Anna Moss with her band and special guest Bart Budwig! 

Thursday, July 9, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

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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.

BART BUDWIG
Bart Budwig is a son of Idaho, a cosmic country crooner, a rousing trumpet player, and cryin’-style soul singer. His music is made up of seemingly incongruous parts; thrum & strum country rhythms, jazz guitar melodies, R&B vocals. When Bart sings he draws out words into meditative mantras, whole note neologisms that keep you hanging on until his raspy voice trails off in a ragged edge. His forthcoming album, Another Burn On The AstroTurf (January 24, 2020, Fluff and Gravy Records) was recorded over five days by a seven-piece band inside the OK Theater. It’s a melancholy rhapsody that recalls the uncorked rock n’ roll spirituality of king mystic Van Morrison, the gloomy nostalgia of dark prince Nick Drake and the songcraft sans self-seriousness of 70s Muscle Shoals.
 

Moe's Alley presents a sonic melting pot of Texas blues, New Orleans R&B-funk and horn-driven Memphis soul with Shinyribs! Special guest Schaefer Llana opens the show!

Friday, July 10, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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SHINYRIBS
Shinyribs reassembles the American song bag like a picker in a junkyard; Texas singer-songwriter, East  Tx blues, Louisiana swamp n’ rhythm, honky tonk, Oklahoma swing, Golden-Triangle Cajun, and  Arkansas jazz are all filtered through the singular vision of Kevin Russell, one of Austin’s most celebrated  and criminally underrated singer-songwriters. 

The Austin-based supergroup has entered a bold new chapter with the small baller “Shortribs”  configuration — a tightly arranged powerhouse built to showcase what has always been at the heart of the  Shinyribs experience: Russell’s legendary songwriting chops, his iconic voice, and the infamous hi-jinks  of the self-proclaimed world’s oldest living male exotic dancer. Hip shaking, booty twerking, arm  flapping, high kicking and karate chopping good times are guaranteed to send you home with aching  cheeks and tear-stained laughter. 

At the rhythmic core is Keith Langford on drums — Russell’s musical partner of 30 years, a bond forged  in the crucible of legendary, The Gourds— and as essential to the Shinyribs sound as the backbeat itself.  Mason Hankamer holds down the low end on bass, pulling double duty as co-producer of the last 3 Ribs  platters and musical director, tightening the arrangements and the show into something leaner and more  

purposeful than ever. The Delta Dawns — both hailing from the famous Memphis/Mississippi alluvial  plain — have been elevated to a full dynamic singing sisterhood: Kellee Broadway, who doubles on  percussion, and Schaefer Llana, who shakes the chandeliers and plays some guitar too. Eric Baker, a rising star in the Austin scene, frisks the pianoforte like a long-lost Leon Russell. Rounding  out the band — and perhaps its most exciting new voice — is lead guitarist and pedal steel wizard Cat  Clemons.

Smoked Out Soul is bringing their party Moe's with special guest E. Live!

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

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SMOKED OUT SOUL
What started as a mixtape by Zebuel blending 70’s era Motown and Stax songs with southern trap music is now a full-blown headlining act and production team. Smoked Out Soul (S.O.S) blurs the line between a live show and a DJ party, bringing the bay’s finest musicians, producers, and DJs together to put a fresh spin on a classic sound. The result is tunes rooted in soul with a nod to the future. Smoked Out Soul aims to spread love through music, bringing you a classic and futuristic sound: “Old School Taste, New School Bass”.  

Smoked Out Soul has taken the vibe they started as a weekly Thursday night party on the road, playing festivals and venues up and down the West Coast and throughout the country. They have played Bonnaroo, Lightning In a Bottle, Outside Lands, Symbiosis, and Joshua Tree Music Festivals along with club dates at Great American Music Hall, The Chapel, Rickshaw Stop, The Independent and more. Blending funk music from yesteryears with modern-day futuristic production, SOS features a high-energy DJ set with live horns, synthesizers, guitars, drums, and many special guests.

The Collective has also branched out and started a record label, which has put out two albums by ringleader Zebuel, multiple remixes and a compilation album that benefits the ACLU featuring artists such as Poldoore, J Boogie, Deejay Theory, Captain Planet, Kingmost, and more.

E. LIVE
Bay Area Music Man E. Live first picked up momentum releasing music in the Soundcloud scene of the 2010’s. That’s where the Star Creature vinyl label found him and the partnership has been releasing fresh retro inspired boogie funk jams ever since. By 2026 he has accumulated a juicy collection of in demand funk and disco styled original music. Although he's a musician by trade, He can’t resist the temptation to spin his own vinyl collection for crowds whenever and wherever he gets the chance to throw down.
 

Moe's Alley presents internationally renowned Afro Dead, playing the music of The Gratefull Dead in African styles (Afrobeat, Soukous, High Life & more) featuring lead vocalist London Kay

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

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AFRO DEAD

Afro Dead is a musical collective formed in 2022 by Aaron Feder to reimagine the music of the Grateful Dead in Afro-Pop styles, such as soukous, Afrobeat, high-life, reggae and more. He has been able to use his experience as founder and band leader of Alma Afrobeat Ensemble (four albums, four US tours) and co-founder of the record label Slow Walk Music (home to African music made in Spain) resulting in a Summer 2024 tour of the US and Canada, and a Fall 2024 tour of Spain.

For 2026 the band will feature the amazing singer London Kay, most known for touring with Heart and the internationally touring Grateful Dead act Terrapin Flyer.

Aaron Feder has been a lifelong participant in the Grateful Dead’s music scene, having played and recorded with Grammy award winners Peter Rowan and Eric Krasno, as well as members of Phil Lesh and Friends, Greensky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, Everyone Orchestra and much more. Aaron’s varied musical experiences has helped create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind musical project, mixing classic Americana compositions with danceable African grooves and a healthy dose of improvisation.

The band’s version of Dark Star was featured on the compilation “The Music Plays the Band” alongside Dark Star Orchestra, Oteil Burbridge, ALO and many more.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents White Denim with special guest Arc Iris!

Monday, July 13, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$26 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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WHITE DENIM
“I’ve always wanted to make work that’s a reflection of my life experience,” says singer-guitarist James Petralli, leader of venturous L.A.-based rockers White Denim. “The just-below-the-surface significance to ‘13’ as an album title is that I was born on the thirteenth of August. ‘13’ in numerology can signify independence, creativity, and a solid foundation, but inversely is often considered to be unlucky and can signify chaos and misfortune. Like everyone, I can certainly see both sides in my life.” 

‘13’ also happens to be the thirteenth album of White Denim’s career. An incandescent, groove-heavy alchemy of rock, funk, dub, soul and down-dirty blues – and plenty more besides – it’s imbued with the same questing spirit that’s been the band’s trademark since first starting in Austin, Texas, some 20 years ago.

ARC IRIS
Over the course of 5 LP’s and a decade of live performances, Arc Iris has created an art-pop aesthetic that is ever-evolving but instantly recognizable, equally inspired by vintage Joni Mitchell and Tropicalia to modern production and electronics. Composed of multi-instrumentalist Jocie Adams, keyboardist Zach Tenorio, and drummer Ray Belli, the band has collectively and individually performed and recorded with artists such as WILLOW, St. Vincent, Kimbra, Guster, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Anderson, and many more. In late 2020, the band moved from Providence, RI to Los Angeles in search of further collaboration. Since then, they’ve developed an outdoor concert series, Glass Hill, which has quickly become a pillar of LA’s independent music community. Their upcoming LP (out May 22nd), iTMRW, is a science-fiction concept album set in the year 2080.
 

Moe's Alley presents Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore – Almost Acoustic Duo tour with special guest Lenny Kaye!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

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DAVE ALVIN & JIMMIE DALE GILMORE – ALMOST ACOUSTIC DUO
Roots music legends, the Grammy winning Dave Alvin and Grammy nominee Jimmie Dale  Gilmore, decided to join forces and play music together in 2017. Although Texas born Gilmore  was twice named Country Artist of the Year by Rolling Stone, and California native Alvin first  came to fame in the hard rocking rhythm and blues band The Blasters, they discovered that their  musical roots in old blues and folk music are exactly the same. 

“a modern-day Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson” – Texas Monthly 

"Americana legends" – Santa Cruz Sentinel 

Since that discovery, Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore have recorded two critically acclaimed  albums, TexiCali and Downey to Lubbock, and continued to tour, rocking the stage together with  their band The Guilty Ones. 

"Alvin and Gilmore stay true to their rustic roots and weave a traditional tapestry that allows them  to leave an individual imprint as well." – Lee Zimmerman/Alternate Root 

“…one of the most enduring musical partnerships on the planet.” – Folkalley.com 

As they hit the road in 2026, this time they will bring you the Almost Acoustic Duo. Friends for  over 30 years, their lively shows feature songs from the duo’s albums, as well as classic original  compositions from their individual albums, while swapping songs, telling stories, and sharing their  life experiences on stage. A show you won’t want to miss! 

LENNY KAYE
In a career spanning more than half a century, Kaye has remained defiantly uncategorizable. The longest-serving member of the Patti Smith Group, he has also curated the game-changing garage rock anthology Nuggets – “one of the most influential compilations ever” (The Guardian) – co-wrote Waylon Jennings’ autobiography, penned music to Allen Ginsberg’s poetry alongside Paul McCartney and Philip Glass – and produced projects for Suzanne Vega, Soul Asylum, Jessi Colter and more. 
 

Stylie and Sons of Paradise cruise into Moe's for a reggae-rock double bill with special guest Mellodose!

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
$80 VIP experience available (does not include GA ticket)
21+

VIP Experience includes:
– Meet and greet / Photos
– Mini acoustic set with both bands
– VIP lanyard
– Signed show poster by both bands
– Signed tour poster by both bands
– 2 stickers from each band 

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STYLIE
Stylie was born in the mountains of Colorado, crafting progressive dub reggae music that is redefining what the genre can be. Catchy melodic hooks combined with top notch production defines their original sound. Every track is created in-house at their independent studio, Dub Farm Records.

With millions of streams worldwide and hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners on platforms like Spotify and Pandora, Stylie’s sound has found a global audience. In just 6 years since the band’s inception, they’ve released four albums, including “Blazin’ Round the World”, and most recently ”Smooth Sailin.”

Stylie’s live show is tight, uplifting, and built to move a crowd. Backed by demand from listeners across the U.S., the band has began to take their sound nationwide playing sold out shows across the US, proudly representing Colorado everywhere they go.

Moe's Alley presents The Steel Wheels, the acclaimed Americana, folk-rock band from Virginia with special guests Kentucky Mule!

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, April 10th at 10am PT*

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Moe's Alley presents a heavy rock n' roll Sunday matinee with Dusted Angel, Phantasmal Abyss and Winter Wind! 

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Doors: 2pm / Show: 3pm
$20
21+

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DUSTED ANGEL
Dusted Angel is a band that likes to keep it in the family. Made up of a group of close friends that have known each since the early 80s, stemming from playing in various intertwined bands engraved in the extended Santa Cruz family of friends. Featuring Ed Gregor, guitar (hedgehog, no use for a name), Eric "Dog" Fieber, guitar (Mock, creature, fire sermon) Steve Ilse drums (creature, Herbert, Automatic Animal) Clifford Dinsmore vocals  (Bl'ast!, Seized Up, Spaceboy) and Eliot Young (Lost in Line, Seance)  on bass. Formed a very long time ago (I don't know..2009 or something), Dusted Angel is a sleeping giant that awakens from time to time to enlighten people with their unique brand of heavy, heavy groove laden music. The advice for fans is to get it while the gettin's good!

PHANTASMAL ABYSS

WINTER WIND
A heavy 3 piece from Santa Cruz/ Salinas established in 2015 for fans of Budgie, UFO, Devil's Blood, Witchfinder
 

Moe's Alley presents the triumphant return of Larry and His Flask celebrating the 15-year anniversary of their fan favorite record "All The We Know"! Special guests Diggin' Trails opens the show!

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

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LARRY AND HIS FLASK
After a 7-year hiatus, LAHF is back for the 15 year anniversary of our album “All That We Know“

(Yes, it has been that long).

For a little band from a small town in Central Oregon, we were able to achieve amazing things and use our music to see the world!

We were very much off the beaten path. When we grew up there was no major airport, no interstate highway and no reason to think that we could ever be an international touring band. Until a few years ago most people had not even heard of Bend Oregon, let alone Redmond (Where LAHF started). We were not from a major music town. We had no ties to the music industry, and we had no money to help us get in front of the “right people”. To get our music out there, we had to hit the road. And so, that is what we did.

Most of the time we had no money at all. When we were hungry, we stole food from the supermarket or busked. When we needed a place to sleep, we made new friends in a new town. Everything we achieved was through tenacity and the kindness of our friends, family and fans. We owe everything to you. Thank you!

After a daunting tour schedule that would put any band to the test, we needed to go into hibernation. From 2010-2014, LAHF played 200-250 shows a year. On top of that, we busked constantly to earn gas money and food. No town was safe from our brand of Americana Punk and the beer-fueled chaos that followed. We constantly criss-crossed and zig-zagged North America and Europe. We have been through every state in the USA, every province in Canada, and 14 Countries in Europe.

After some much-needed rest and recalibration, we are back at it! We couldn’t be more stoked. All the self-imposed trauma and drama has faded into the dark recesses of the deep past and we are now ready to take on new adventures. It has been 7 years since we played a show. And now we have a few coming up.

It’s about fucking time, eh?!

DIGGIN' TRAILS
Diggin Trails is a five-piece Americana rock n' roll band hailing from Santa Cruz, California. With a diverse lineup of talented musicians, the band blends elements of country, rock, bluegrass and punk to create their unique and captivating sound.
 

Sue Foley is bringing her band back to Moe's to rock your world! 

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
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SUE FOLEY
Sue Foley is a multi-award-winning blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose latest album, One Guitar Woman: A Tribute to the Female Pioneers of Guitar, was nominated for the 2025 GRAMMY® Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Known for her fiery playing and soulful voice, Foley blends Texas blues grit with refined fingerstyle technique, whether on her signature pink paisley Fender Telecaster or a hand-built flamenco guitar. Born in Ottawa, Canada, Foley began performing professionally at 16 and made her mark in Austin, Texas, with the legendary Antone’s label. Since her 1992 debut Young Girl Blues, she’s toured internationally, sharing stages with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Billy F Gibbons. Foley is a five-time consecutive Blues Music Award winner for Traditional Blues Female Artist (2020–2025) and a recipient of multiple other honors, including a JUNO Award and the 2024 Maple Blues Lifetime Achievement Award. A passionate scholar as well as a performer, Foley holds a PhD in Musicology and will release her first book, Guitar Women, in 2026. As the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote, “Foley has a killer voice, an impossibly alluring blend of sex and innocence to go with those blazing guitar chops.” With One Guitar Woman, she reclaims history and redefines what a guitar hero can be.
 

Moe's Alley presents psych-soul favorites Monophonics with Miami-based Lemon City Trio plus Kendra Morris!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
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MONOPHONICS
The world’s premier psychedelic soul band, Monophonics, cordially invites you to attend the grand re-opening of the once thriving, once vibrant establishment, the legendary Sage Motel. A place where folks experience the highs and lows of human existence. A place where big dreams and broken hearts live, where people arrive without ever knowing how they got there. It’s where individuals find themselves at a crossroads in life.

LEMON CITY TRIO
Lemon City Trio formed as a soul jazz organ trio, and has since evolved into a band with its own sound and unique repertoire. The band hails from Miami, Fl and has made a name for itself throughout the state, and up the east coast. Ranging from edgy fusion grooves, to dreamy space Rock, and everything in between, LCT takes its audience on a journey from start to finish.

KENDRA MORRIS
With her fourth full-length album of original material, idiosyncratic singer/songwriter Kendra Morris invites you to join her in the DIY kaleidoscope world of Next. Morris’s latest record for Karma Chief strips away the veneers of layered production and slick sounds to create an album that may be Kendra at her most authentic, one in which the creative process is vibrant, beautiful, and messy, buoyed by heart and the imperfectly perfect now.
 

Moe's Alley presents Alligator Records recording artists and award-winning Blues band out of Chicago – The Cash Box Kings! Special guest Aki Kumar will join the fellas for this special show at Moe's! 

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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THE CASH BOX KINGS

Moe's Alley presents Roots Rock n' Roll legends The Beat Farmers with special guests Gill Brothers Band! 

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
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THE BEAT FARMERS
The Beat Farmers are an American rock & roll band formed in San Diego, California in 1983. They went on to release seven albums before disbanding in 1995, following the untimely death of drummer Country Dick Montana, who died on stage in British Columbia, Canada during a Beat Farmers show.

The band was a big part of the 1980s Roots Rock/Americana movement that included Los Lobos, The Blasters, Lone Justice, Rank & File, Jason & The Scorchers and The Long Ryders, just to name a few.  They are continuously mentioned as a major influence on many of the acts on the current American scene.

The original lineup of The Beat Farmers consisted of Jerry Raney, Buddy Blue, Rolle Love and Country Dick Montana.  Blue left the band after two albums and was replaced by Joey Harris, who went on to record the next five albums with the band, including what many consider their crowning achievement, The Pursuit Of Happiness.

GILL BROTHERS BAND
Located in rural Northern California, Gill Brothers Band have carried the craft of guitar and song together for over a decade. Their sophomore album “The Hollow Mountain” takes listeners on a mystical journey through space and time, invoking images of smoky dive bars, oak chaparral landscapes, and the great beyond. Twangy duel guitars and thoughtful storytelling gives fans a unique portrait of the Mayacamas Mountains while also driving home universal themes of struggle, triumph, and justice.  Combining thoughtful arrangements with reckless abandon, Gill Brothers Band strike at the hard-rocking side of alternative country.

Moe's Alley presents legendary group The Blue Project touring behind their latest album, LIVE 2025, featuring Roy Blumenfeld, David Aguilar, Mark Newman, Ken Clark and Tim Eschliman!

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
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THE BLUES PROJECT
Back in the good ol’ days, adjectives such as “unique”, “genuine”, “influential”, “innovative”, “exciting”, “dynamic”, “incandescent,” and “trail-blazing”, were often used by peers and music critics to describe the sounds of the Blues Project, arguably the greatest relatively unsung American rock band of the swinging 60s.

Moe's Alley and Ay Que Linda presents Samory I & The Wise Dem Band with special guest Blakkamoore plus DJ Robert Rankin!

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
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SAMORY I
Samory I is a Jamaican roots reggae artist known for his powerful voice, conscious lyricism, and emotionally grounded songwriting. Blending classic reggae foundations with a modern global sensibility, his music speaks to strength, identity, spirituality, and everyday humanity. Emerging as one of the most respected voices in contemporary reggae, Samory I has built a catalog rooted in authenticity and purpose. His work reflects personal growth and cultural awareness while remaining relevant to today's global audience.  

THE WISE DEM BAND
Based out of Humboldt County and founded by Bassist /Dj Sarge OneWise, the

Wisedem Band is a quartet and one of the few premier backing Reggae Bands in Northern CA. Guitarist Gueren White, a.k.a “Gman” and keybordist Alex Antonio have over 20 years experience in Reggae music as founding members of Woven Roots. Bassist, Sarge and drummer Alex Litsinger met in the mid 90’s backing local Reggae star Ishi Dube in the Humboldt County based band Massagana. 

Wisedem Band is known for releasing original Dub music, instrumentals or “riddims” and backing various Artist for a live stage show. Between the four of them they have backed numerous international artists, such as Blakkamoore, Chuck Fenda, Charly Black, Army, Ras Attitude, Shinehead, Don Carlos, Sizzla, BLVK H3RO, and more

BLAKKAMOORE
Born in Georgetown, Guyana and raised in Brooklyn, NY, (Jahdan) Blakkamoore has long made a name for himself as a gifted and inspiring Reggae/Dancehall/Hip Hop/Dubstep artist – both nationally and internationally.

His music has been described as “Urban World Music with a message.” Blakkamoore’s sense of melody, superb song writing skills and ability to effortlessly cross over genres has solidified his status as a relevant artist in the music industry. Hip hop heads might know him from his feature with Smif-N-Wessun on the classic “Sound Boy Burial” or his collaborations with DJ Premier, AfuRa and Dead Prez. Reggae and Roots fans might know him as a member of the group Noble Society or for his standout song “Cash Flow” on the Major Lazer project from Diplo and Switch.

He has collaborated with various artists such as Lutan Fyah, Kabaka Pyramid, and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry to name a few. Blakkamoore was a contributing writer on Snoop Lion’s album, ‘Reincarnated’ which received a Grammy nominated for Best Reggae Album of 2013; he’s featured on “Boulevard”, “Harder Times”, and lends his vocals to “Lighters Up” with Mavado and Popcaan.

Moe's Alley presents Colemine Records recording artists The Charities with special guest Mae Powell! 

Friday, August 21, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
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THE CHARITIES
The Charities are a West Coast band that blends soul, funk, and jazz. With a tight rhythm section, smooth melodies, and crisp background vocals, their music captures diverse influences while staying grounded in a modern style. The band’s sound reflects the energy of Southern California, offering a dynamic, straight-ahead approach to music that emphasizes authenticity.

Their latest release, Fatal Attraction (out on Colemine Records), is a piercing take on love’s dangers. Written from a dream by frontman Brock Van Pelt and brought to life by Anthony Masino at Penrose Records, it channels the nostalgic charm of the oldies while pushing classic soul into new territory. It’s a song that feels like a lost relic, one you swear you’ve heard before but could never quite place.

MAE POWELL
Mae Powell is a San Francisco based singer songwriter with a rainbow tinged timeless sound. She released her sophomore album "Making Room For the Light" on this year on Colemine Records. It's an indie folk record that grapples with love, friendship, and loss, with deeply personal yet universal lyrics. You can find Mae singing jazz, spinning vinyl, or playing her original music with her band made up of her very best friends.
 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents instrumental psych-rock band from southern California, Earthless with special guests Primitive Ring!

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$30 in advance / $34 day of the show
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EARTHLESS
There’s an ancient Japanese legend in which a horde of demons, ghosts and other terrifying ghouls descend upon the sleeping villages once a year. Known as Hyakki Yagyō, or the “Night Parade of One Hundred Demons,” one version of the tale states that anyone who witnesses this otherworldly procession will die instantly—or be carried off by the creatures of the night. As a result, the villagers hide in their homes, lest they become victims of these supernatural Invaders.

Such is the inspiration for the latest album from Earthless. “My son is really into mythical creatures and old folk stories about monsters and ghosts,” bassist Mike Eginton explains. “We came across the ‘Night Parade of One Hundred Demons’ in a book of traditional Japanese ghost stories. I like the idea of people hiding and being able to hear the madness but not see it. It’s the fear of the unknown.”

Whereas 2018’s Black Heaven featured shorter songs and vocals from guitarist Isaiah Mitchell on much of the album—an unprecedented move for the San Diego power trio—their latest is a return to the epic instrumentals Earthless made their unmistakable name on. Night Parade Of One Hundred Demons is comprised of two monster songs—the 41-minute, two-part title track and the 20-minute “Death To The Red Sun.”

Moe's Alley presents Danielle Nicole Band! 

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
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Moe's Alley presents The Greyboy Allstars!

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
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THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS
Legendary California jazz-funk revivalists The Greyboy Allstars first played together at San Diego’s Green Circle Bar in 1994, when DJ Greyboy assembled an all-star combo of local players to join him onstage. With Greyboy as producer, provocateur, and namesake for the new group, they honed their take on the revolutionary funk of Grant Green, Idris Muhammad, and James Brown’s infamous J.B.’s. While Greyboy himself moved on to other projects, the band preserved his visionary spirit, with each Allstar contributing a legacy of their own. Saxophonist and flutist Karl Denson first turned heads playing on essential Lenny Kravitz albums Let Love Rule and Mama Said, then led Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. He’s toured as a member of The Rolling Stones since 2014 and appeared as the Sexual Chocolate sax player in Eddie Murphy’s iconic Coming to America. Guitarist Michael Andrews—or Elgin Park, if you prefer—is a noted film composer whose work on Donnie Darko (with his signature cover of Tears for Fears’ “Mad World”) remains central to its cult status. Keyboardist Robert Walter leads Robert Walter’s 20th Congress, and plays with Mike Gordon from Phish. Bassist Chris Stillwell and drummer Aaron Redfield are in-demand session standouts, with credits alongside Sia, Elton John, CeeLo, and Charli XCX.
 

The baddest fronch-porch blues band around Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band is back! 

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

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REVEREND PEYTON'S BIG DAMN BAND
Three time BMA nominee's The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band are "the greatest front-porch blues band in the world". They are led by Reverend Peyton, who most consider to be the premier finger picker playing today. He has earned a reputation as both a singularly compelling performer and a persuasive evangelist for the rootsy, country blues styles that captured his imagination early in life and inspired him and his band to make pilgrimages to Clarksdale, Mississippi to study under such blues masters as T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour and David “Honeyboy” Edwards. Their ecord Dance Songs For Hard Times went #1 on the Billboard, iTunes and Sirius XM Blues Charts and was produced by Grammy winner Vance Powell. The record was critically acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Relix, Popmatters, Guitar World, American Songwriter, No Depression, Glide, Wide Open Country, Paste, American Blues Scene and many more!

Their latest record, Honeysuckle was produced and recorded by Reverend Peyton and mixed by eight-time Grammy winner Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Jack White). The record features many special guests, including gospel music group The McCrary Sisters on the song "Manger," Blues Music Hall of Famer and Grammy-nominated harmonica player Billy Branch who plays on the Blind Lemon Jefferson song "Nell (Prison Cell Blues)," Grammy award-winning and IBMA's 10-time Fiddle Player of the Year Michael Cleveland plays on "Freeborn Man" and Colton Crawford from The Dead South plays banjo on "The Good Die Young."
 

Moe's Alley presents reggae legend Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band with special guest Kava Jah & The Remedy!

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+ 
 

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CLINTON FEARON

Born in Jamaica, Clinton became the bassist, vocalist and lyricist of the mythic Gladiators at the age of 19.  He spent 18 years with the band and signed several songs for The Gladiators, hits and classics like Chatty Chatty Mouth, Richman Poorman, On The Other Side, Can You Imagine How I Feel, Let Jah Be Praised, One Love, Untrue Girl, and more.

Clinton Fearon was also a session musician for different studios in Jamaica, including with producers Coxsone Dodd at Studio One and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s at Black Ark, but also at Channel One, Aquarius, Harry J, Randy’s, etc. In these studios, Clinton Fearon composed some everlasting bass lines for well-known artists like Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many others.

After leaving Jamaica in 1987, Clinton Fearon started a new career in Seattle. Him and some of the musicians of The Gladiators took advantage of the extra time remaining on their visa, at the end of the US tour, to start a band in the Northwest: The Defenders. The band built a nice following in the area until they split after five years. And finally Clinton Fearon formed his own band in the mid 90s with local musicians in Seattle: Clinton Fearon and The Boogie Brown Band. Since 2019, Clinton Fearon also teamed up with The Riddim Source for his live performances in Europe and for his last album, “Breaking News” released June 3rd 2022.

KAVA JAH & 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.  

The great blues legend Tommy Castro & The Painkillers are coming back to Moe's! 

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
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TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS
Multiple award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California-based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, he’s captivated audiences with his soul-drenched vocals, searing guitar work, and high-energy live shows. As frontman of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, he’s released 17 albums that span a wide stylistic range—from horn-driven R&B and hot-blooded soul to gritty, stripped-down rock and electric blues.

With his latest and eighth Alligator Records release, Closer To The Bone, Castro returns to his roots, delivering what he calls “a real blues record, the way they would have made them back in the day.” Produced by guitar master Christoffer “Kid” Andersen at San Jose’s Greaseland Studio, the album is Castro’s rawest and most direct blues effort to date.

The album features standout originals like Ain’t Worth The Heartache, Can’t Catch A Break, and Crazy Woman Blues, alongside deep-cut covers of songs by Castro’s friends and influences—Johnny Nitro, Magic Slim, Ron Thompson, Chris Cain, and more. Guest appearances include Rick Estrin, Billy Branch, Deanna Bogart, Chris Cain, Jim Pugh, and gospel harmonies from The Sons Of The Soul Revivers.
 

The reggae legends, Black Uhuru, are coming back to Moe's! 

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
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BLACK UHURU

As the new millennium approached there came a new lead singer yet again from Waterhouse named Andrew “Bee’s” Beckford. They released two albums. Unification was produced by King Jammy & Dynasty was produced by Fitzroy Francis & Duckie. They went on a worldwide tour featuring Sly and Robbie and had the famous producer Scientist as its road engineer. 

Moe's Alley presents the return of garage rock heroes The Schizophonics with special guests Fever Dog!

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Doors: 7:30pm / Show: 8:30pm
$18 in advance / $23 day of the show
21+

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THE SCHIZOPHONICS
Amps screaming. No exit in sight. The Schizophonics kick the door in and never let it close.

This San Diego–based three-piece delivers a live show that’s loud and dangerously fun—an all-gas, no-brakes blast of feedback and groove. It’s full-contact rock ’n’ roll: high voltage, high velocity, and sharpened to a blade.

The band features Pat Beers on vocals and guitar, Lety Beers on drums, and Sarah Linton on bass. Together they unleash a fuzz-soaked, funk-fueled attack built on pounding rhythm and feral energy. Every song hits like a charge. Every set feels like the floor might give out. Blink and you miss something. Stand still and you get run over.

Forged on the road and fueled by motion, The Schizophonics have torn through stages in fourteen countries, earning a reputation as a must-see live act that turns rooms upside down. Channeling the raw spirit of James Brown, Iggy Pop, Jimi Hendrix, Little Richard, and The Sonics, they strip rock back to its most dangerous elements—and set them loose.

Behind the chaos is precision. Behind the noise are hooks that bite.

The Schizophonics are currently finishing their fourth full-length album, due Summer 2026.

FEVER DOG
Formed in 2007 by a group of 6th graders in the California Desert, FEVER DOG  have been electrifying audiences and earning the adulation of fans with their  signature explosive sound and over the top stage show throughout the United  States & Europe for years. Danny Graham (Vocals, Guitar,) Quanah Lienau  (Vocals, Guitar) Jaxon Fischer, (Vocals, Bass) & Joshua Adams (Vocals, Drums)  make-up the ensemble of the group which operates on one simple credo;  “ACTION!”

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Rayland Baxter!

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$36 in advance / $40 day of the show
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RAYLAND BAXTER
For the making of his fourth album If I Were a Butterfly, Rayland Baxter holed up for over a year at a former rubber-band factory turned studio in the Kentucky countryside—a seemingly humble environment that proved to be something of a wonderland. “I spent that year living in a barn with the squirrels and the birds, on my own most of the time, and I discovered so much about music and how to create it,” says the Tennessee-bred singer/songwriter. “Instead of going into a studio with a producer for two weeks, I just waited for the record to build itself. I’d get up and go outside, see a butterfly and connect that with some impulsive thought I’d had three months ago, and suddenly a song I’d been working on would make sense. That’s how the whole album came to be.”
The follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed Wide Awake, If I Were a Butterfly finds Baxter co-producing alongside Tim O’Sullivan (Grace Potter, The Head and the Heart) and Kai Welch (Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull), slowly piecing together the album’s patchwork of lush psychedelia and Beatlesesque pop. In addition to working at Thunder Sound (the Kentucky studio he called home for months on end), Baxter recorded in California, Texas, Tennessee, and Washington, enlisting a remarkable lineup of musicians: Shakey Graves, Lennon Stella, several members of Cage the Elephant, Zac Cockrell of Alabama Shakes, Morning Teleportation’s Travis Goodwin, and legendary Motown drummer Miss Bobbye Hall, among many others. In an especially meaningful turn, two of the album’s tracks feature the elegant pedal steel work of his father, Bucky Baxter (a musician who performed with Bob Dylan and who passed away in May 2020). Thanks to the extraordinary care and ingenuity behind its creation, If I Were a Butterfly arrives as a work of rarefied magic, capable of stirring up immense feeling while leaving the listener happily wonderstruck.
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of Alborosie & Shengen Clan with special guesrt Rise Up plus Selecta 7!

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Door: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

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ALBOROSIE
Alborosie is an international Italian-Jamaican reggae artist, producer and multi instrumentalist whose career has made him one of the most distinctive and respected  voices in contemporary roots reggae. Born in Sicily and based in Kingston, Jamaica, he  has built a unique musical identity by blending the depth of Jamaican tradition with a  modern, global sound rooted in authenticity, consciousness and musical craftsmanship.  

After moving to Jamaica, Alborosie worked at the legendary Geejam Studios, where he  refined his skills as a producer and musician alongside some of the island’s most  respected artists, engineers and producers. His deep connection with Jamaican culture  and sound soon shaped a powerful solo career, marked by acclaimed albums and  international anthems such as “Kingston Town”, “Herbalist”, “Still Blazing” and 

“Rastafari Anthem”. His discography also features collaborations with major reggae  and international artists, including Buju Banton, Ky-Mani Marley, Kabaka Pyramid,  Protoje, Collie Buddz, Jo Mersa Marley, Chronixx, Jah Cure, J Boog, The Abyssinians,  and many more.  

Known for his commanding live performances with the Shengen Clan, Alborosie has  toured extensively across Europe, the Americas, Africa and beyond, bringing reggae’s  message of resistance, unity and spiritual awareness to audiences worldwide. With a  devoted global fanbase and an uncompromising artistic vision, he continues to stand as  one of the leading ambassadors of reggae music today. His latest album, “Nine Mile”,  confirms his deep connection to the roots of reggae while pushing his sound forward  with renewed energy and purpose. 

RISE UP
Rise Up is a Reggae band hailing from various areas of the Monterey Peninsula and Bay Area, CA. Gaining a reputation for their energetic and Rootsy live performances, their sound is aptly described as “a smoky blend of roots reggae with California attitude for a style that falls closer to Bob Marley than Sublime. In other words, Genuine Reggae.” (Mat Weir, Good Times Santa Cruz)
 

Moe's Alley presents one of the world's leading Celtic rock bands – Young Dubliners! 

Friday, October 16, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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Moe's Alley presents an evening with the B-Side Players!

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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B-SIDE PLAYERS
The B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. A band that honors the international cross-pollination that has always made music the universal language. They use any beat that catches their ear, regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven, polyrhythmic groove. They continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland, dropping bits of Cumbia, Salsa, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno, Jarocho and Boogalo into the mix.

The B-Side Players have been laying down their own inimitable latin global funk since they came together in 1994. Their incendiary live shows have defined them as local favorites with 10 San Diego Music awards. Meanwhile their albums showcase a band with restless musical intelligence, effortlessly blending genres to fashion their own forward looking, latin flavored soul music. As an eight piece band the players are known for igniting crowds with their fierce rhythms and uplifting message of unity and consciousness. Meanwhile always keeping their focus on the political climate of the world and nation. The B-Side Players are a living and breathing cultural art experience for the mind body and soul.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents The Mother Hips with special guests TBA!

Friday, October 30th, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$37 in advance / $40 day of the show
21+

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THE MOTHER HIPS
San Francisco, CA: The Mother Hips are back with a new album, When We Disappear, a compelling new studio album released January 27, 2023 on Blue Rose. Based in Northern California, the Hips headed to New Mexico, spending time at Ghost Ranch before settling in at Jono Manson's Kitchen Sink studio in Sante Fe in late 2021 for the sessions. Self-produced, When We Disappear features nine new tracks co-written by co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono — a collection of lit-psych rock songs Inspired by psychology and literature — as well as a raw, garagey cover of Buffy St. Marie’s 1964 addiction song “Codine.”

Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “one of the Bay Area’s most beloved live outfits,” The Mother Hips' headline and festival performances have became the stuff of legend, finding them sharing stages with everyone from Johnny Cash and Wilco to Lucinda Williams and The Black Crowes. Rolling Stone called the band “divinely inspired,” while Pitchfork praised their “rootsy mix of 70’s rock and power pop,” and The New Yorker lauded their ability to “sing it sweet and play it dirty.”

Moe's Alley presents singer-songwriter Andrew Duhon. 

* Note: This show is mostly seated *

Sunday, November 1, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

* Tickets on sale Friday, June 12th at 10am PT *

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ANDREW DUHON
Born, raised, shaped, and inspired by his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, Andrew Duhon tours performing songs that are as much about recognizing our shared stories as they are about telling his own. 

Rounding out the touring trio are two of his most trusted collaborators—Myles Weeks (James Hunter Six, Eric Lindell) on bass and Jim Kolacek (Feufollett) on drums. 

Blending the gritty, bluesy, folksy, country sounds of his home with the experience of traversing the country and immersing himself in the broad array of cultures across the American landscape, Andrew’s music creates real connection between former strangers through song. As he puts it, “When a song written by a stranger heals you, even in the smallest way, that's a connection beyond entertainment.”

Andrew has shared stages with Guster, Blind Pilot, and Amos Lee, among others, and has performed at major festivals across the US including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Milwaukee Summerfest, Bonnaroo, and Americanafest. 

His music has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, Jam In The Van, Meat Church, as well as in Glide Magazine, No Depression, and American Songwriter.

Southern Culture On The Skids are coming back! Get ready! 

Sunday, November 8, 2026
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS

Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night North Carolina house parties to late night TV talk shows (Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show), from performing at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan to rockin’ out for the inmates at North Carolina correctional facilities. They’ve shared a stage with many musical luminaries including Link Wray, Loretta Lynn, Hasil Adkins and Patti Smith. Their music has been featured in movies and TV, parodied by Weird Al, and used to sell everything from diamonds to pork sausage. In 2014 the band was honored by the Southern Folklife Collection at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with an exhibition featuring their music and cultural contributions. Their legendary live shows are a testament to the therapeutic powers of foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock and roll and what Rolling Stone dubbed “a hell raising rock and roll party.”

At Home with Southern Culture on the Skids is the latest full length album from the band and was released in March of 2021. It was recorded during the stay at home period of the pandemic when the band was at home and not touring. The album consists of 11 tracks recorded and mixed in Rick Miller’s living room with some additional tracks recorded at his studio, The Kudzu Ranch.

The first radio single off the album is “Run Baby Run”—a rocking number with deep garage roots. SCOTS bassist Mary Huff provides an urgent vocal while the band pulls back the throttle on a full race fuzz fest—cause she’s gotta to go fast! Run Baby Run!

The other songs on the album are a combination of the band’s unique mix of musical genres: rock and roll, surf, folk and country—all a bit off-center, what Rick proudly calls “our wobbly Americana”. Rick goes on, “We put a few more acoustic guitars on this one, as you would expect if you recorded in your living room, but it still rocks like SCOTS. So put your headphones on, get in your favorite chair/sofa/recliner, put on “At Home With” and let’s hang out for a while.”

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Holy Wave.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

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HOLY WAVE

In Ensenada, Mexico, where the Pacific horizon cuts a clean, unwavering line, Holy Wave recorded their latest full-length, i’m DADA, a record that feels both expansive and newly concentrated for the subterranean pop four-piece. Stepping outside the United States was less a retreat than a shift in perspective, creating distance to recognize a new sound that had been slowly taking shape among them. i’m DADA quickly revealed its character: more propulsive, more candid, and their most structurally deliberate work to date.

Working alongside experimental duo Lorelle Meets the Obsolete at their studio El Derrumbe the sessions folded community into the album, though its emotional core had already formed over months of pre-production. Half of Holy Wave is Mexican, with roots in the El Paso border region, so recording in Ensenada felt intuitive and relaxed. Joo Joo Ashworth, mixing engineer and longtime friend, also provided a pivotal presence helping crystallize the album’s rhythmic language and subtly expanding the band’s sound. The songs began reflecting conversations about fatherhood and partnership, breakups and estrangement, the queasy acceleration of AI, and what it means to remain present and principled while the world lurches unpredictably forward.

Moe's Alley presents a special performance from Roger Clyne (founder of Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers) and PH Naffah (founder of The Refreshments)!

Friday, November 13, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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“Here’s to life!” Fans around the world can be found singing the chorus of the Roger Clyne-penned fan favorite “Mekong” and toasting their glasses in unison to celebrate life through rock-n-roll. But the inspiration for the song dates back to the time Roger went to Taipei, Taiwan, as a college student to teach English during the day and busk with his guitar at night for money.

Today, as Clyne has just released his 11th studio album, he continues to transform his life experiences, inspirations, observations and his own muses into timeless music. And whether he’s wearing his Converse high tops, boots or sandals, Clyne’s blend of punk rock, americana, indie-pop and mariachi influences have made him, drummer PH Naffah, guitarist Jim Dalton and bassist Nick Scropos – collectively known as Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers – one of America’s best live rock-n-roll bands.

Starting with the seminal Tempe quartet, The Refreshments, Clyne and Naffah put the fun in rock & roll during the 90s grunge era with a sense of humor. They also started what would become a trademark sound on all future albums by adding mariachi horns, something Clyne was influenced by while in college studying Cultural Anthropology with an ethnography study of mariachis during a three-month Spanish-immersion stay with a local family in Ensenada, Mexico.

Moe's Alley presents the return of Mr. Blues Explosion himself Jon Spencer! 

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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JON SPENCER
Jon Spencer is a major figure in noise rock and alternative rock circles known for his gritty, combustible songs, fiercely minimalistic guitar work, and over-the-top performing style. Spencer first made his name in the mid-'80s with combative noise merchants Pussy Galore (best heard on the 1987 album Right Now!), whose raw, purposefully off-putting style and deliberately offensive lyrics made them one of the most polarizing bands of the day. After Pussy Galore's breakup, Spencer launched the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, whose frantic but wildly energetic style mixed elements of punk, R&B, blues, and garage rock into a raucous, celebratory attack that made them one of the best live acts of their day. The band captured the essentials of their sound on Extra Width (1993) and Orange (1994), while they embraced elements of hip-hop and electronics on Acme (1998). While Spencer's approach was easily recognizable, he was able to fuse his ideas with a variety of collaborators, including the raw R&B sound of Boss Hog, the fractured roots rock of Heavy Trash, and the deep but idiosyncratic blues wailing of Spencer Dickinson. After the breakup of the Blues Explosion, Spencer reintroduced himself first with a solo album, 2018's Spencer Sings the Hits, and then by launching a new band, Jon Spencer & the HITmakers, whose raw, noisy rock was documented on 2022's Spencer Gets It Lit. Spencer teamed up with the bassist and drummer of the Bobby Lees for his third solo effort, 2024's Sick of Being Sick!
 

Moe's Alley presents a special Drag The River show with Jon Snodgrass and Chad Price celebrating their 30th Anniversary! 

Sunday, November 15, 2026
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

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DRAG THE RIVER
Drag the River is an American alternative country band from Colorado.
 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Buck Meek with special guests Kisser!

Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$27 in advance / $32 day of the show
21+

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BUCK MEEK
A gleaner of the forgotten, Buck Meek tips over the familiar and turns the unknown into a companion. On The Mirror, the artist’s fourth solo record and second album released by 4AD, there’s a tender power, countered by immutable vulnerability. With an uncanny curiosity, Meek conjures twin worlds to reveal the uniqueness in the mundane. Inviting in reflection as collaborator and demon as friend, The Mirror doesn’t seek to know but to ask, looking to the shape of a question rather than the illusion of its answer.

Meek grew up in Wimberley, Texas. The grandson of a Shakespearean scholar grandmother and Faulkner scholar grandfather; the son of a child psychologist mother and glass sculptor father; and teenage protege to an old guard of mystic Texas songwriters and musicians, outlaw poets, acid hillbilly jazzers, and gutbucket guitarists. Meek’s first gig was at thirteen, playing rhythm for the Memphis bluesman Brandon Gist, kicking Gist's old amp when it would short out on stage. The artist went on to cut his teeth playing Manouche, Romanian waltzes, ragtime, western swing, rock and roll, and his own songs in bars, icehouses, square dances, pie socials, cowgirl kabuki theaters, fire dances, and acrobat squats in high desert mission churches. He moved to Boston to study jazz, and quickly found community in other young “jazz musicians” who really just wanted to write songs and play rock and roll at house shows. Later, he moved to New York where he met Adrianne Lenker. The two lived in a van while singing their songs across the country before forming Big Thief.