People's Disco is back featuring Dr. Funk and Zinner831!

Saturday, January 18th
Doors: 8pm
Show: 9pm
*No Cover*
21+

This is a free event, but it is strictly 21 and over, so remember your ID! 

Moe's Alley presents the return of Tommy Castro and The Painkillers! Their brand new record “Closer To The Bone” is the most unvarnished, straight-ahead blues release of Tommy’s career. Produced by famed guitarist/producer Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, the record finds Castro at the top of his game, bristling with dynamic energy and raw emotion on a set of both new, original songs and inspired versions of songs by Ray Charles, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Brownie McGhee and more. Guest artists include Andersen, Rick Estrin, Billy Branch, Deanna Bogart, Jim Pugh and The Sons Of The Soul Revivers. Official release date is Feb 7. 

Sunday, January 19th
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

TOMMY CASTRO AND THE PAINKILLERS
“The hardest thing to do,” says internationally beloved soul-blues rocker Tommy Castro, “is be yourself, take some chances and bring your fans along with you.” Throughout his long, constantly evolving career, guitarist, singer and songwriter Tommy Castro has always remained true to himself while exploring, growing and creating new music, and he has taken his thousands of devoted fans right along with him. Since his solo debut in 1994, he’s made 16 albums— the last seven for Alligator—each its own unique chapter in the book of Tommy Castro. Ranging from horn-fueled R&B to piping hot blues to fiery, stripped- down rock ‘n’ roll, each release is solidly built upon Castro’s unshakable musical foundation—a dynamic mix of 1960s-influenced guitar-fueled blues, testifying Memphis-soaked blue-eyed soul and Latin-tinged East San Jose funk, all driven by Castro’s grab-you-by- the-collar vocals and passionate guitar work. Blues Revue declared, “Tommy Castro can do no wrong.”
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of The Nth Power with special guests Sgt. Splendor (ft. Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden)

Thursday, January 23rd
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$22 in advance / $27 day of the show
21+

THE NTH POWER
The Nth Power believes in the healing power of music. Featuring guitarist Nick Cassarino, bassist Nate Edgar and drummer Nikki Glaspie, the seasoned trio delivers a transcendent blend of soul, funk, rock and rhythm and blues. Multi-part vocal harmonies and elevated musicianship inspires audiences to dance, groove, make love or just stand there with goose bumps. 

The Nth Power’s electric live performances have been flooring audiences ever since the group first aligned in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. After the band’s breakout 2013 EP, Basic Minimum Skills Test, The Nth Power went on to release two acclaimed studio albums and two live albums – garnering national coverage in Relix, Modern Drummer, Huffington Post, Glide, Consequence, Okayplayer, Paste and Sirius XM Radio.

The trio’s individual music credentials include collaborating with artists like Beyonce, Snarky Puppy, Maceo Parker, Dumpstaphunk, Big Daddy Kane and John Brown's Body. “It’s my dream team,” said bandleader and drummer Glaspie. “Each one of us is a songwriter, so when we get together, everything becomes that much stronger. We’re going as far as you can go on the planet Earth and playing music.” 

The Nth Power's inspirational sets have floored audiences at music festivals like Electric Forest, High Sierra, Peachfest, North Coast Music Festival and Hulaween. They maintain New Orleans as their spiritual home, and the celebratory essence of that city’s music culture is palpable in each performance. Simply put, there is something pretty magical happening in this band, and they’re only just getting started.

SGT. SPLENDOR
Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau); and Eric McFadden amassing an impressive resume including stints on guitar with George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars, Anders Osbourne, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, and Eric Burdon & The Animals, plus a slew of solo albums, and session work with everyone from Jackson Browne to The Clash’s Joe Strummer. 

"One of the most unique bands to come out of the new millennium is the contrasting duo of Sgt. Splendor.  The group consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist/flautist Kate Vargas, and her partner in crime, guitarist/vocalist Eric McFadden (George Clinton & P-Funk, Eric Burdon, Les Claypool, etc)…is this an album for the masses?… yes.  Yet it is even more so an album for the music aficionados who understand and appreciate in-depth, heavy songwriting, wrapped in a blanket of heavy Blues and Rock music that holds its own against anything you can throw at it. " – Tone Scott / GOLDMINE Magazine 2024

Moe's Alley proudly presents the North Mississippi Allstars! 

Friday, January 24th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS
Nothing runs deeper than family ties. After 25 years, twelve albums, five GRAMMY® Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars open up their world once again on their thirteenth album, Set Sail [New West Records], welcoming other family (by blood and by the road) into the fold. As legend has it, Luther and Cody Dickinson started the band in 1996 as a loose collective of like-minded second-generation musicians who shared a local repertoire and regional style. 

Over the years, the lineup shifted by design, and each subsequent record offered up a different combination of collaborators. This time around, they mined the talents of Jesse Williams on bass and Lamar Williams, JR. on vocals. During the Allman Betts Band Family Revival, the Dickinsons first linked up with Lamar, son of the Allman Brothers bassist Lamar Williams, Sr., becoming fast friends and collaborators and eventually paving the way for Set Sail.

The Dickinson brothers have recorded and toured with Mavis Staples, Charlie Musslewhite, John Hiatt, Robert Plant and Patty Griffin, G Love, Jon Spencer, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos, and the Black Crowes. Meanwhile, their seminal debut, Shake hands with Shorty (2000), earned the band the first of five GRAMMY® nominations, and changed the Dickinson brothers’ lives forever.
 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Elephant Stone with special guests The Asteroid No. 4!

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

*Tickets on sale Friday, Sept. 27th at 10am PT*

ELEPHANT STONE
With a remarkable journey spanning 15 years, Elephant Stone has established itself as a vanguard in the psych-pop universe. Under the inspired leadership of Rishi Dhir, the band has ceaselessly pushed the boundaries of musical storytelling. Fueled by Dhir's initial forays into music and elevated by his virtuosity on the sitar, Elephant Stone's compositions transcend mere melodies; they serve as profound meditations on loss, rebirth, and existential wonder.

THE ASTEROID NO. 4
The Asteroid No.4 is an American shoegaze, dream pop and psychedelic band based in Northern California. Originally formed in Philadelphia in the late 1990s, the A4 have remained an active studio and live act, and are considered to be stalwarts of the modern “psych”genre. Known for their prolific discography of reverb-drenched recordings and guitar driven, liquid-projected live performances, the band is often categorized as “neo-psychedelic” or “shoegaze”. Happily accepting their often made comparisons to acts like Ride, Spacemen 3 or “Paisley Underground’s”, The Rain Parade; the band have evolved into a sound all their own. In the spring of 2022, the Asteroid No.4 released their 11th full length LP, “Tones of the Sparrow” on London label specializing in “nugaze” acts, Club AC30. European and US tours followed including support slots for Slowdive and The Ocean Blue. In January of 2024 a new 5-song EP was released on Chris Robinson’s (The Black Crowes) label, Silver Arrow Records. The last year consisted of US tours  supporting The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Black Crowes, Beachwood Sparks, and the Ocean Blue followed by a September ‘24 release of their 12th full length record titled “Several Shapes of Solar Flares” (Little Cloud/Club AC30).
 

Western Wednesday #74 is right around the corner with the Mark Adams Band and special guests The Magpies!

Wednesday, January 29th
Doors: 7pm / Two-step Lesson: 7:30pm / Show: 8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

MARK ADAMS BAND
Mark Adams is a musician, farmer and winemaker from California’s Central Coast. He helms Ledge Vineyards, an acclaimed winery in Paso Robles where his folk/rock/ Americana band is based. His music has aired on SiriusXM, network television and an array of terrestrial radio stations. His recordings enjoy regular airplay on Central California’s NPR station, KCBX out of San Luis Obispo.

Adams was previously based in Los Angeles where he worked at Sony Pictures as a sound editor (Arrested Development) and fronted the country rock band Rancho Deluxe, whose recordings included collaborations with Jaydee Maness (Beck, The Byrds) and Don Heffington (Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams) among others. Shortly thereafter Adams planted a vineyard in his home town, the now burgeoning wine region of Paso Robles. This Central California location is a hotbed for live music, and his band performs at a wide variety of venues throughout the year.

Prior to California Bound, Adams and producer Tim Bluhm released “Loaded with Lefty: A Tribute to Lefty Frizzell“ and in turn Adams Produced Bluhm’s “Hag Heaven: A Tribute to Merle Haggard” on the Blue Rose Music label.

THE MAGPIES

Moe's Alley presents The Inciters with special guests Hot Laundry! 

Friday, January 31st
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

THE INCITERS
The Inciters play northern soul music.

Northern Soul takes the Motown/Stax ethic but adds a stronger back-beat with more adventurous production, and The Inciters continue this tradition in grand style. With ten members (sometimes more!) wielding drums, bass, guitar, a full horn section, and three female vocals, The Inciters have no problem filling a room with the powerful sound of soul. The three vocalists lead the band through finely crafted original songs as well as traditional soul music that will get you out of your seat and start to dance!

The Inciters are from Santa Cruz, but travel the world in support of their internationally released records.Seeing them in their hometown is a unique experience. 

They bring in guest singers on occasion, sometimes quite famous soul artists. And they always have as much fun on stage as the audience does!

HOT LAUNDRY
Hot Laundry is a San Francisco outfit kicking out a fresh new take on our beloved rock n roll.

Lead singer Janette Lopez will help you forget your worries and have you howling at the moon by the end of the night.

Backed up by her always lovely backup singers and dancers. Ileath Bridges and Gena Serey are 100% genuine rock n roll.  Sending you back to the 1960s bad girl garage band days.

The band is dishing out hi-octane rock n roll with hints of Motown, revved up guitars in the vein of MC5, and a heavy dash of  delta boogie.

Hot Laundry is serving up working class music. With lyrics reflecting hard work, hard times, love, and dancing all night.  -Hot Laundry is rock n roll for your soul.

Moe's Alley presents an evening with Karl Denson's Tiny Universe!

Saturday, February 1st
Doors: 8pm / Show: 8:30pm
$35 in advance / $40 day of the show
21+

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

KARL DENSON'S TINY UNIVERSE
KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over 25 years from the fields of Naeba in Japan at the infamous Fuji Rock Festival to the hallowed stage of Madison Square Garden where they previously joined the Dave Matthews Band and The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. From performing as Sexual Chocolate (Karl was in the original band in the movie Coming To America and its sequel) at the Outside Lands Music festival in San Francisco, to being the first late night act at the inaugural Bonnaroo festival, KDTU have been a dominating force in music for the past 25 years.

All-night, sold-out concerts during Jazzfest in New Orleans have featured sit ins by everyone from Lenny Kravitz & Steve Winwood (with whom Karl has recorded and toured) to avant garde luminaries Marc Ribot & Boyfriend. Chuck Leavell and Bernard Fowler (Karl’s bandmates in The Rolling Stones where Karl replaced the great Bobby Keys as saxophonist in 2014) have joined onstage and on record, as have Lukas Nelson, John Oates, Michael Franti, Warren Haynes, Ivan Neville, Anders Osborne, Big Daddy Kane, Roy Hargrove, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Joshua Redman, Marcus King, and Bernie Worrell, among others.

Touring the country with the Allman Brothers, My Morning Jacket, D'Angelo, The Roots, Public Enemy, Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, Parliament Funkadelic, Slightly Stoopid, Widespread Panic, very few concert goers have been untouched by the Tiny Universe live. In addition to KDTU, Karl Denson aka “Diesel” is a founding member of the seminal groove act The Greyboy Allstars.
 

Moe's Alley presents one of the world's baddest drummers around Blaque Dynamite!

Sunday, February 2nd
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

BLAQUE DYNAMITE
Being gifted to play all genres, Dynamite has been the recipient of a host of accolades and prestigious awards. He has received 14 DownBeat Music Awards and his impressive performance credits include Grammy award-winning artists Chick Corea, Christian McBride, Erykah Badu, Thundercat, Michael McDonald, Bob Mintzer, Chrisette Michele, Terell Stafford, and the “Legendary” Clark Sisters.  

In 2012, he was selected to perform on a global stage at the inaugural International Jazz Day Celebration with one of the most influential jazz artist of all time, the “Iconic” Herbie Hancock. Shortly after, Dynamite was reigning the drum throne for the living legend, virtuoso bassist, composer and producer, Stanley Clarke. Then, he graduated high school! (Class of 2013) 

Fast forwarding, the Grammy nominated artist Blaque Dynamite has toured five of the seven continents of the world. In 2015, he released his debut album entitled "WiFi" with Dallas-bred band, Rache'. His collaboration with the artistry of Christian Scott, Derrick Hodge, Kamasi Washington, Doobie Powell, Kierra Sheard, Willow Smith, Ruth B., Maurice Brown, and MonoNeon has been the catalyst in the making of the new bandleader. 

In November of 2017, Blaque Dynamite released his sophomore project, craftily entitled, “Killing Bugs” on Ropeadope Records and just shy of the pandemic, released a new project, “Time Out.”

”…No words can describe this man’s extraordinary power, speed, velocity, feel and groove…” – The Blue Note NY

Moe's Alley presents country singer/songwriters Hannah Juanita and Mose Wilson with special guests Lane and The Longbeds! 

Wednesday, February 5th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

HANNAH JUANITA
Hannah Juanita left her home state of Tennessee in her early twenties to break out of a stifling culture of conformity and meet the world. She travelled in search of herself, worked odd jobs, and spent countless nights singing fireside under the stars with friends, never pursuing music as a career. Eventually, Hannah made it back to Tennessee, landing in Nashville with nothing but her dog Loretta, her guitar, and a handful of heartbreak songs. She started singing around town and quickly became a staple live performer and a highly respected vocalist in the traditional country scene in Music City, known for her classic, old school sound. Self proclaimed ramblin’ gal, Hannah Juanita has toured heavily around the country since 2021 headlining and supporting acts like Kaitlin Butts, Nick Shoulders, Emily Nenni, Summer Dean, Jesse Daniel & Kelsey Waldon. Her debut record ‘Hardliner’ established her reputation as a full-hearted, free-spirited, and irresistibly genuine honky tonk angel. Hannah Juanita's second full length record, 'Tennessee Songbird' was released August 30, 2024 to high acclaim, breaking into the top 40 Americana Radio Chart and top 3 on the Alt Country Chart. Named one of the five female artists creating the future of country music by Grammy.com, in 2025, Hannah will be touring across America and Europe.

MOSE WILSON
Mose Wilson is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer based out of Nashville,TN. With heavy bluegrass and blues influence, a voice like Vince Gill, and writing like Billy Joe Shaver, Wilson is a cool drink of water for those thirsting for “real country music.” The country and blues singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee picked up his first instrument at the age of 2, was leading worship in church by the age of 5, and was touring with his blues band (members of which have gone on to join the Tedeschi-Trucks Band and Marcus King) by his early 20s. Wilson released his self-titled debut album on November 5th, 2021. Aside from being an artist he has also become a staple producer in Nashville producing acts like Hannah Juanita, Eliza Thorn and Sweet Megg. He is currently touring the US supporting acts like Melissa Carper and Hayes Carll with a brand new record slated for release in Spring 2025.
 

Friday, February 7th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

THE MEDITATIONS

Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke and Winston Watson collectively known as The Meditations, recorded their first hit single Woman is Like a Shadow in 1974 at Channel One Recording Studio.  The group made it’s mark and sealed their place as reggae legends withthe release of the first two albums Message From The Meditations and Wake up produced by Dobby Dobson.  Soon after came the third album Guidance produced by Ansel Cridland.  

Known the world over as Jamaica’s legendary harmony trio, The Meditations captured the hearts of reggae fans around the world.  This led to collaborations with Lee Scratch Perry.  Scratch, who produced for Bob Marley and the Wailers, asked them to do back up vocals for Punky Reggae Party, featuring Bob on led vocals. Bob Marley was so pleased with their harmony that he went in search for the group to do more back up vocals for him. It is said by many that “The Meditation is Bob Marley’s favorite group,” which led to Bob requesting harmony and background vocals on songs like Rastaman Live Up and Blackman Redemption. The Meditations harmonic vocals can be heard on some of your favorite track such as, Bongo Man Youths Them A Cry by Jimmy Cliffs, Mr. Cop by Gregory Isaacs, to name a few.  

In 1983 Linval Thompson produced The Meditations fourth album No More Friends.  On this album all the lead vocals were sung by Ansel Cridland.  Meanwhile Danny Clarke and Winston Watson later released For The Good Of Man.   After some time separated Ansel begin to put the group back together with the release of Return Of The Meditations produced by Ansel in 1993 on Heartbeat record label.

Ansel followed up producing and releasing Ghetto Knowledge on the Easy Star label in 1999, then Stand In Love on his own label Meditations Music in 2004.  As of late he as gone on to collaborate with yet another great Philip Smart for his latest album Dangerous Society, which was released jointly by Meditations Music and Philip Smart in 2011.  Ansel is a dedicated musician writing, producing and releasing albums, and still touring with the addition of DaddyLion Chandell and Toussaint Webb on harmony.

Moe's Alley presents the return of Jackie Greene! 

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

JACKIE GREENE

Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013). A road warrior and musician's musician, Greene's new EP 'The Modern Lives – Vol 2' (out October 2018 on Blue Rose Music) finds him at a new chapter in his life: his first months of fatherhood, time off his relentless touring circuit, and a cross-country move from Brooklyn to his birthplace of Northern California.

This new collection of six original songs is a thematic extension of 'The Modern Lives – Vol 1' EP (released in 2017 on Blue Rose Music), imbued with a Brooklyn basement DIY feel and ethos. He is a student of American music, transfixed upon its progression through time, as well as how regional sounds fit in a contemporary context. Whereas 'Vol 1' saw Greene experiment with the Delta blues as a canvas for his examinations of modern society, 'Vol 2' sees Greene embrace the sounds of the bluegrass and folk tapes of his youth.

Lead single "Crazy Comes Easy" showcases Greene's dynamic, multi-instrumental range as he plays slide guitar, organ, bass, and percussion, the guitar licks an appreciative nod to his time in The Black Crowes. Meanwhile, "Good Old Bad Times" highlights Greene as the songwriter as he rattles off lines like "How can somebody find a future? / If they ain't got a foothold in the past?" while taking a critical eye to the idea of nostalgia. Piano ballad "Victim Of The Crime" was one of Jackie's oldest demos up until the feel of these sessions gave him the tools to finish a song that, in his words, was written for his wife before she was his wife. While the title possesses a kind of melodrama, the song itself is tender and heartfelt as he details love's trials and tribulations.

Greene partnered with Academy Award-nominated "king of indie animation" Bill Plympton for a series of music videos for 'The Modern Lives – Vol 1' that would eventually become an animated short film titled 'The Modern Lives'. The film is currently making the rounds at film festivals where it has already won the Jury Award at the USA Film Festival in Dallas, TX, and the Grand Remi Award / Best in Show at WorldFest in Houstin, TX. The short is also being exhibited at the 71st Festival de Cannes/Court Metrage, Melbourne International Animation Festival, and ASIFA-East Festival, amongst others.

Here's a special Valentine's Day Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz for you featuring DJ Sal, Javier & Lauren, XXIII Hours and DJ Monk Earl

Friday, February 14th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 8pm
$22 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

*Follow @afrobeats_nite_santa_cruz for announcements about how to get free tickets to the show*

Moe's Alley presents the world famous all-female AC/DC tribute band – Hell's Belles!

Saturday, February 15th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Nov. 22nd at 10am PT*

HELL'S BELLES
HELL'S BELLES are first and foremost dedicated AC/DC fanatics. This is what we all have in common. We're all part of a huge community of devotees to one of the greatest rock-n-roll bands in the world. This is who we all are, and this is what HELL'S BELLES strives to deliver with mechanical precision and passionate fury. Endorsed by Angus Young himself (Blender Magazine, 2003), HELL'S BELLES are the closest one can get without actually moving to Australia and joining AC/DC's road crew.
 

Moe's Alley presents the Anthony Arya Band with special guest AC Myles!

Sunday, February 16th
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

ANTHONY ARYA BAND w/ AC MYLES

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Video Age with special guests The Umbrellas

Thursday, February 20th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$18 at the door / $22 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Nov. 15th at 10am PT*

VIDEO AGE

Video Age make breezy and timeless songs that are so ineffable, they can only be the result of a decades-long friendship and songwriting partnership. Across four albums, Ross Farbe and Ray Micarelli have gleefully worn their influences on their sleeve, writing inviting tunes that reference sounds ranging from disco to pop and indie rock. On their latest LP, Away From The Castle, the New Orleans duo have strayed from nostalgia and instead have honed their own unique musicality, making songs that sound like themselves with a taste of inspiration from classic singer-songwriters of the 60s and 70s. The album is a testament to the possibilities that come from getting out of your comfort zone, the freedom of writing vulnerably and unselfconsciously, and the joys of getting to work with your closest companions.

After releasing and eventually touring their critically-acclaimed third album Pleasure Line in 2020, Farbe and Micarelli sought inspiration for their next project through collaboration. They worked with Drugdealer on his album Hiding In Plain Sight, Micarelli gigged throughout New Orleans’ jazz and blues scenes, and Farbe recorded local artists at his home studio, most recently producing Esther Rose’s new album Safe to Run. Feeling refreshed, they rented a cabin in Eunice, Louisiana with touring members Nick Corson and Duncan Troast, where they spent eight days in August 2022 jamming, cooking and writing together. 

Through this process, Video Age have made their best collection of tracks to date by perfectly alchemizing their influences and experiences into a record still tinged with nostalgia, but moving towards a more succinct and authentic voice. Away From The Castle is a document of a band having fun and rediscovering their love for making music together, but it’s also their most honest and personal work yet–Video Age distilled to its purest form.

Moe's Alley presents Jon Spencer with special guests The Snares! 

Saturday, February 22nd
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

JON SPENCER
Jon Spencer teams up with Kendall Wind and Macky Spider Bowman – the rhythm section from Woodstock NY punk rock wunderkind The Bobby Lees – to chew bubblegum and kick ass.

Two years after “Spencer Gets It Lit” (Marc Riley’s BBC6 Music Album of the Year, “hugely entertaining”**** MOJO, “a sonic witchdoctor who’ll blow your mind” UNCUT****) there is still more work to be done saving rock'n'roll music.

“Sick of Being Sick!” will be released on limited clear 45rpm Super-Stereo cut vinyl.

Jon Spencer has been innovative force in the independent music scene since the mid-80s. An acclaimed live performer, he has toured all the continents except Antarctica and has amassed a dizzying discography as the leader of Pussy Galore, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Heavy Trash, and Jon Spencer & the HITmakers, as well as with Boss Hog, The Honeymoon Killers, The Gibson Brothers, and Taxi Girls.

His collaborations include (but are not limited to) working with Steve Albini, Add N To X, Nicole Atkins, Beastie Boys, Beck, Bomb The Bass, R.L. Burnside, James Chance, Coldcut, Chuck D, Dan The Automator, Jim Dickinson, DJ Shadow,  Einsturzende Neubauten, Guitar Wolf, GZA, David Holmes, Japanese Popstars, Dr. John, Calvin Johnson, Steve Jordan, Khan, Moby, Money Mark, The Muffs, The North Mississippi All Stars,   Princess Superstar, Puffy AmiYumi, The Sadies, Nancy Sinatra, Solex, Solomon Burke, Speedball Baby, Rufus Thomas, UNKLE, Unloved, Andre Williams, and Bernie Worrell.

His production credits include: Cheater Slicks, Demolition Doll Rods, Experimental Tropic Blues Band, Perrosky, Mike Edison, Jesper Munk, Sunshine & The Rain, The Bobby Lees, and Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton.

Coco is coming back to Moe's! 

Sunday, February 23rd
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm 
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

COCO MONTOYA
"One of the most prodigious and gifted electric bluesmen on the planet…a deeply soulful singer and incendiary guitarist [with] a seemingly endless penchant for invention." –AllMusic

"Smoking songs and heavy hitting guitar full of fire and passion…Montoya’s rough-edged voice is filled with feeling. Bluesy, powerful and unpredictable…[It]really gets the blood flowing." –Blues Music Magazine

"Montoya is a show-stopper…heartfelt singing and merciless guitar with a wicked icy burn. He is one of the truly gifted blues artists of his generation." –Living Blues

“’Just play what you feel, be real about it, and enjoy yourself.’ That’s what Albert Collins taught me,” says the award-winning guitar virtuoso and soul-deep singer Coco Montoya. The self-taught, left-handed Montoya mastered his craft under Collins’ tutelage. Incorporating lessons learned from his mentors, the iconic Collins (for whom he originally drummed), and UK legend John Mayall, Montoya puts his own stamp onto every song he performs. Since his first solo album in 1995 (which won him the Blues Music Award for Best New Artist), Montoya’s endlessly inventive guitar work and passionate, hard-hitting vocals have kept him at the top of the blues world. With his new Alligator Records album, Writing On The Wall (his sixth for the label), Montoya delivers what he is already calling one of the best records he’s ever made. For the very first time on Alligator, he decided to bring his road-tested band—noted keyboardist and songwriter Jeff Paris (Keb’ Mo’, Bill Withers), bassist Nathan Brown, and drummer Rena Beavers—into the studio with him. Between the camaraderie of the long-time bandmates and the sheer talent of all involved, the results have left Coco, in his words, “over the moon.”
 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Norwegian instrumental group Orions Belte with special guest J Ember!

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

ORIONS BELTE
There are some places and moments that tie people together forever, whether it be a place, a song or something you can't quite define through words. The origins of Orions Belte stemmed from one of those mystical moments in time, which spawned a lasting creative connection. Øyvind Blomstrøm (guitar) and Chris Holm (bass) first met while playing in a touring band for another Norwegian artist. During that time, they bonded over their love for instrumental music and began talking about trying their hand at it themselves. After their work as touring band ended, they recruited drummer Kim Åge Furuhaug, one of Holm's longtime friend and collaborators, to join their new project.

The three met in Bergen, located along the west coast of Norway, to start working on ideas and demos. Instead, within just a few days, they ended up recording their entire first album, Mint. From there, the universe propelled them forward, resulting in a record deal, their live debut as a band at Norway's biggest pop festival Øyafestivalen and the release of their debut record all happening within the following year. Mint drew international interest and praise from outlets including Atwood Magazine, who called the record "an eclectic fusion of disparate styles and exciting sounds that says what it wants to say through memorable melodies, ambient drones, and a stockpile of wicked guitar riffs."

They quickly followed up Mint with their funk-infused 2019 EP Slim, which features reimagined versions of Ghostface Killah's “Cherchez La Ghost,” Milton Nascimento's "Tudo O Que Você Podia Ser" and an original cut that pays homage to Norwegian beat group The Pussycats and the late Mac Miller. 

Amidst the unexpected chaos of 2020, Orions Belte kept the music flowing. They released another EP of inspired and experimental music, once again pushing the boundaries of what "instrumental music" can be. 600m per minute takes its name from an elevator in Tokyo, Japan that can transport 40 people at time at a maximum speed of 600 meters per minute. The supercharged, slightly nervous energy that the invention often evokes is mirrored in the EP's rocking title track, while "Orbit" brings a funky, worldly feel with a rhythm that urges you to move. 

Now, the trio is back with a new album that explores new creative and aural depths. Villa Amorini boasts the energy of a busy downtown sidewalk, with instruments intricately layered to draw you in and leave you wondering where it will lead.

Moe's Alley presents some East Bay grease with 8-piece funk and soul powerhouse The Grease Traps! F-Spot Records trio Fat Produce opens the show! 

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

THE GREASE TRAPS
The Grease Traps are an 8-piece funk and soul powerhouse based in Oakland, CA.  Featuring a well-oiled rhythm section, tight horns, and stirring vocals by that sharp-dressing, all-around fly dude, The Gata, their musical mix of hard-driving funk and lowdown soul is guaranteed to get your head noddin' and cure your dance jones.  The rhythm section takes its cues from the soulful sounds of the MG’s, the Meters, the JB’s, and the rhythm sections of the Atlantic, Hi and Fame labels.  In addition to their original material, the Traps are crate diggers as well, breathing new life into lost grooves culled from rare funk 45’s and obscure oft-sampled records.  

The Grease Traps released their debut 45 single on the well-respected funk & soul label, Colemine Records.  Their first full-length album, Solid Ground, was recorded all to analog on their trusty Tascam 388 and put out in 2021 by Italy’s funk/soul label, Record Kicks.  They have played at multiple California festivals and some of the Bay Area's best venues sharing the stage with touring acts such as the Commodores, Shuggie Otis, Rebirth Brass Band, Monophonics, Neal Francis, Orgone, and Durand Jones among many others.  

Moe's Alley presents slowcore icons IDAHO touring on their first new record in 13 years! Special guests The Shimmers open the show! 

Friday, February 28th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

IDAHO
Led by Laurel Canyon-based singer-songwriter Jeff Martin, IDAHO are the unsung cult heroes of 90s slowcore. Often grouped amongst post-grunge indie rock pioneers like Low, Songs: Ohia, and Codeine, IDAHO is distinguished by the desert atmospherics of frontman Jeff Martin’s four-string guitar, echoing out his elegant songcraft in a canyon of alien tones and melancholic feedback. Founded in 1992 in Los Angeles by singer/songwriter Martin and lifetime collaborator the late John Berry, IDAHO exemplified an adventurous and original take on the American underground, fusing fuzzed-chord grunge rock, pedal-pushing shoegaze, and post-hardcore experimentalism with an overall ambiance of beautiful despondency. Across its catalogue of now ten full length releases, including 2024’s return, Lapse, its first new album after a thirteen year hiatus, IDAHO has defined modes of longing, mystery, grace, and dreamy-yet-edgy nuance entirely its own. Celebrated as a “brutally beautiful return to form” (Paste), Lapse has ushered in a renaissance for the band, including the career-spanning documentary Traces Of Glory and The Devil You Know vinyl anthology, all together honing in on the muse that ignited more than three decades IDAHO’s  canon of deliberate and devastating beauty.

THE SHIMMERS
The Shimmers are a four-piece based out of Santa Cruz, CA whose sound pulls inspiration from many beloved subgenres, including a hint of power pop, a dash of goth, a pinch of glimmering indie rock with walls of vocal harmony and an ever-present love of Thin Lizzy. 
 

Moe's Alley presents Mark Hummel's 33rd Annual Harmonica Blowout!

Sunday, March 2nd
Doors: 1pm / Show: 2pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
21+

MARK HUMMEL'S 33RD ANNUAL HARMONICA BLOWOUT

Moe's Alley presents award-winning, traditional Irish music trio from Ennis, Country Clare, Ireland – Socks In The Frying Pan! 

Sunday, March 2nd
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN
Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning trio from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland—the mecca of Irish traditional music—was formed in 2014. Forged together by a fire of pure joy and passion for their art, the band comprises Aodan Coyne on guitar and lead vocals, Shane Hayes on accordion, and younger brother Fiachra Hayes on fiddle.
 

Moe's Alley presents th golden voice himself Jason Joshua! 

Thursday, March 6th
Doors: 7pm/ Show: 8pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

JASON JOSHUA
Jason Joshua, known as La Voz De Oro (The Golden Voice), is a rising star in the music industry. Born in Miami, Florida, to Puerto Rican parents with roots in the North and South sides of Chicago, Jason’s diverse background has influenced his soulful and unique musical style. Described as a multi-talented musician, he composes and produces his music, as well as playing a variety of instruments.
 
In his latest bilingual album, “La Voz De Oro”, Jason takes fans on a journey through a range of themes, including love, happiness, heartache, sadness and betrayal. His devotion to and loyal inspiration from iconic record labels such as Fania, Motown, Curtom, and Stax, among others, are evident in the album’s unique soundscapes of Latin Soul, Pop, Funk, Salsa and Cinematic Psychedelia. The album’s hit single, “La Vida Es Fría”, and Jason’s all-Spanish debut, a Son Montuno drenched Boogaloo track named “Forget It”, are highlights that showcase his musical genius.
 
With his 14Karat Masterpiece, Jason Joshua is a force to be reckoned with. His dedication to his music and his soulful voice inspire his fans and have captivated listeners worldwide. Whether he’s performing live or in the studio, his passion and commitment to his art is undeniable. Get ready to be wowed by an unforgettable talent, and take a journey through the soulful sounds of La Voz De Oro.
 

Moe's Alley present world soul artist Mitchum Yacoub and The Brass Empire!

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

MITCHUM YACOUB AND THE BRASS EMPIRE
Mitchum Yacoub an Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ based out of San Diego, CA. As a lifelong drummer that has supported many projects in the vein of Afrobeat, Soul, Funk, and Reggae, he's been slow-brewing a unique feel for roots and dance music. Inspired by artists like Fela Kuti, Dr. Dre, and James Brown, his music harkens back to Africa in the 70’s with the bass and drums turned up a notch. Strong, repetitive grooves layered with Afro-Latin percussion and vibrant, tightly executed horn lines that call all dancers to the floor. Since beginning his first live performances in late 2019, Yacoub has played alongside roots music heavies like The Wailers, Antibalas, Jungle Fire, and Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto. In 2022, his group supported Seun Kuti for six shows across the U.S., while he traded on percussion and drum kit for Kuti's band: Egypt 80 (formerly of Fela Kuti). The experience trained him well in the rhythmic strength of the music and earned him and his band a place in the global scene of Afrobeat. Originality, musicianship, and a massive sound are three marks keeping Yacoub’s band on the road and a fast-growing festival favorite. The highly acclaimed release of his debut album, “Living High in the Brass Empire”, (2023 All-Town Sound) brings the experience home as a showcase in his unique approach to roots music; forming explosive intersections of Afrobeat, Cumbia, and Soul that will lift you from your seat and leave you wanting more.

Moe's Alley presents Bitch and Skip The Needle: The Never Going Back Tour!

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

BITCH AND SKIP THE NEEDLE: THE NEVER GOING BACK TOUR

In celebration of Women’s History Month, queer icon Bitch (Bitch and Animal, Shortbus, recently on tour with Indigo Girls) is co-headlining a west coast tour with the Bay Area “black dyke rock” legends Skip The Needle.  Bitch will be fresh off an off-Broadway run of her one-woman show “Bitchcraft,” based on songs from her recent Kill Rock Stars album of the same name. Skip the Needle will be debuting their newest EP “Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up,” released on Soulectric Records – a division of Little Village. Come out for a night of politically defiant, righteously rocking and radically joyous feminist music. 

BITCH
Bitch is a longstanding queer music icon who Yahoo Entertainment called “a feminist force that the world needs now more than ever” when she released “Bitchcraft,” her 9th studio album, on the legendary label Kill Rock Stars in 2022. Come for an evening of electric violin-forward “poet pop,” storytelling and humor. Bitch is known for her bold and colorful live shows and this one will not disappoint.  

“Bitchcraft is a masterpiece,” said Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. Both Indigo Girls and Ani Difranco took Bitch on tour as their opener. 

Bitch first achieved notoriety as one half of the queer folk duo Bitch and Animal. The band toured with Ani DiFranco, and released two albums on her label Righteous Babe Records. In the mid 2000s, Bitch went solo, and shared stages with the Indigo Girls, acted in John Cameron Mitchell’s film “Shortbus,” co-wrote a song with Margaret Cho, and  produced two albums of her elder and folk hero Ferron.  

Recently, Bitch played a role in  the new Audible podcast of Alison Bechdel’s “Dykes To Watch Out For.” The series was directed by Leigh Silverman, and Bitch co-wrote a song for it with Faith Soloway. She has been developing a one woman show, which had a run in Provincetown this Summer.

SKIP THE NEEDLE
Skip The Needle is an Oakland-based queer female quartet made up of Bay Area superstars; Vicki Randle, Shelley Doty, Kofy Brown and Katie Cash who fashion punk, funk and soul influenced rock they like to call black dyke rock. As the name Implies, they are musically diverse and bring a biting, socially conscious message, delivered with radical joy. Formed in 2014, Skip The Needle has released two full-length albums and their latest EP – Octavia Of Earth, Volume 2, inspired by black feminist icon Octavia E. Butler, released on Soulectric – A division of Little Village Foundation and digitally released by Side Hustle Records in July of 2024. They are honored to have received the Local Sirens Residency from WAM, writing 5 new songs for the project; slated to be released in spring of 2025.

Moe's Alley presents the long-awaited return of The Motet for their Love Time Tour!

Saturday, March 15th
Doors: 7pm/ Show: 8pm
$27 in advance / $32 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Nov. 15th at 10am PT*

THE MOTET
Formed over two decades ago, the funk six-piece The Motet have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This symbiosis has led to a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry, as seen in the band's immaculate live performances and seamless blend of funk, soul, jazz, and rock. With a fervent fanbase in tow, The Motet have sold out shows across the nation, performed six headlining slots at Red Rocks and sets at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Bottlerock, Electric Forest, Bumbershoot, Summer Camp, and High Sierra. 

But even after their 20+ years of accolades and recognition, the legendary outfit – composed of Dave Watts (drums), Joey Porter (keys), Garrett Sayers (bass), Drew Sayers (keys and saxophone), Ryan Jalbert (guitar), and new singer Sarah Clarke – are still exploring new sonic ideas and finding new ways to showcase each other’s skill sets. 

The band released All Day in 2023 – an eclectic instrumental voyage threaded by the infectious grooves and immaculate, layered arrangements that The Motet have become known for.

Now with vocal powerhouse Sarah Clarke in tow, the band continues their journey with their highly anticipated 10th studio album Love Time, out November 15, 2024.

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 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 and special guests soon to be announced. 

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 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!

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

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

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!

Moe's Alley presents two incredible nights with The Brothers Comatose! 

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.

Moe's Alley presents two incredible nights with The Brothers Comatose! 

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.

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

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.
 

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 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