Grammy-winner and guitar-playing legend Redd Volkaert is renowned throughout the country music world and beyond for being one of the greatest Telecaster players in history. A true giant of country music, Volkaert once played in Merle Haggard’s backing band The Strangers in the spot previously manned by Roy Nichols.

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Redd picked up guitar at an early age, and moved to Alberta where he got his first serious start as a professional musician. Redd then relocated to Santa Cruz. California in 1986, then San Jose and Los Angeles…eventually running into a young Dale Watson who became a frequent collaborator. Redd then spent more than a decade in Nashville primarily as a live performer, playing with the likes of Ray Price and The Statler Brothers among others, and eventually behind Haggard. But he never quite liked it in Music City, where most of the musician work was centered around studio time as opposed to the clubs and honky tonks. So eventually Volkaert moved to Austin, Texas, where he lived for some 20 years, including performing at Austin’s famed Continental Club with the supergroup Heybale! every weekend.

From western-swing to jazz and rock, Redd is considered an icon on the Telecaster with numerous guitar models named after him. He emerged as a solo artist with the celebrated release of Telewacker (1998) and No Stranger to a Tele (2001), each showcasing a satisfyingly diverse mix of country and swing, hot instrumentals, and vocal numbers in the Bakersfield-honky-tonk tradition. In 2009 Redd received a Grammy for best country instrumental performance for “Cluster Pluck,” a collaboration with Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, and Steve Wariner. In addition to his seamless ability to conjure up a vast array of complex guitar styles, Redd is beloved for his trademark wit and sense of humor.

Moe's Alley presents the long-awaited return of Saritah with special guests Gina René & Million 7! Saritah is celebrating the release of the her brand new record, Gifts. 

Wednesday, October 9th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

SARITAH
Singer, songwriter and musician SARITAH is on a worldwide musical mission to uplift, inspire and activate healing with her uniquely feminine blend of evolutionary reggae, roots and acoustic soul flavours, conscious lyrics and live performances that are a colourful celebration of life.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, raised in Perth, Australia, and currently based in California, Saritah calls the world home. She has a relentless passion for inspiring people to live their purpose, share their unique gifts and to care for themselves, each other, and the planet.

GINA RENÉ AND MILLION 7
We are Gina René: singer/songwriter/emcee, creator of intuitive lyrical melodies and Seth 'Million 7' Theodore: pianist/drummer/dub master & riddim producer.  

Gina’s grandfather, Leon René, created the first Black R&B label on the west coast, Exclusive Records, that celebrated among other hits, Louis Armstrong’s When It’s Sleepy Time Down South and the wildly popular Rockin’ Robin. Seth’s grandfather, Eddie Smith, played trumpet with the legendary Earl “Fatha” Hines Band in the 1960s. His solo featured on the song West End Blues on Hines’ LP, A Monday Date, recorded live at The Birdhouse in Chicago, established him as a worthy replacement for Louis Armstrong’s seat. 

Gina René is an internationally known American singer and songwriter who discovered her voice through a series of colorful life experiences. Born into an multi-ethnic family (Créole/Choctaw Native Am./European) Gina René grew up splitting time between the coastal town of Santa Cruz and the city life of Los Angeles, Ca. Music runs in Gina’s family.

Keyboardist, drummer, and music producer Seth “Million 7” Theodore reached a professional level while still in high school when he started touring for Hip-Hop, Reggae and Dancehall artists. With a musical family and a record collection of his own since the age of four, due to access to his mothers immense record collection from being a local Disc Jokey, a deep investigation of the history of Jazz, Soul, R&B, along with Mento, Ska, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, and Hip-Hop continued thru choice picks of vinyl records that continues to this day.  
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of hip-hop legend Lyrics Born! with special guests Tori Roze & The Hot Mess!

Friday, October 1st
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Thursday, July 18th at 10am PT*

LYRICS BORN
Lyrics Born relocated to the United States from his birthplace of Toyko, Japan right around the time Hip Hop was exploding on the East Coast.
 
From the moment he heard Sugar Hill Gang’s 1980 classic “Rapper’s Delight,” the Bay Area Hip Hop luminary knew he’d found his calling.
 
Twenty-five years later, LB has obliterated the stereotypes of what an MC is “supposed to” look like and captured the hearts of countless fans who gravitate to his distinctive voice. He’s now the only Asian-American MC to release 10 studios albums and the first to play major music festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza.
 
From his Quannum Recordings debut with Latyrx,1997’s The Album, to 2003’s seminal solo album Later That Day, he’s consistently pushed the boundaries of his craft. His newest project, Quite A Life, is like the exclamation point on his milestone year.
 
“Ten albums is a lot for any artist, let alone an indie artist who colored outside the lines, so to speak,” LB says. “I'm just appreciative there was always somehow a path for me, no matter how impossible it seemed — either on paper or in practice.”
 
As the first Asian-American to release a greatest hits compilation, he’s pumped out multiple smash singles across four official studio albums. From “Stop Complaining” to “Callin’ Out” and “I Like It, I Love It” and “I Changed My Mind,” his material has always retained a musically eclectic feel.

TORI ROZE & THE HOT MESS
“This is Soul for today: tight, sophisticated, and up-to-date…a winner" (San Diego Troubadour).

Tori Roze and The Hot Mess are a soulful force to be reckoned with. Gathering their musical thunder from an extremely eclectic time and space spanning centuries, this band busts straight through the glass ceiling of genre-bending: original funky jazzy neo-soul music exploding with grit, integrity, and vulnerability. Roze is a key artist in conveying the emotional intent behind a song. "Hearing Tori Roze's sultry voice for the first time is like learning that Santa Claus isn't real: it absolutely breaks your heart. Roze seduces you with her Erykah Badu-esque flair, and just when you think she can't be any smoother, she claws her way into your ears with her rocking roars" (San Diego City Beat). The Hot Mess, comprised of five exceptional "pocket" players nailing unexpected arrangements to “blow your top” leaves you reeling with toe-tapping excitement. The name says it all: The Hot Mess. Do not expect for the arrangements of this five-piece to be predictable or run-of-the-mill – this band is audibly unique. Musically likened to Chicago + Earth, Wind, and Fire with a slap of Amy Winehouse + Janis Joplin-style vocals; these guys have got the recipe for eargasmic pleasure.

Moe's Alley presents Carsie Blanton with special guest Adron!

Saturday, October 12th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

*Fan presale starts on Monday, March 18th at 10am PT*
*Public onsale starts on Friday, March 22nd at 10am PT*

CARSIE BLANTON
Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. “It is possible to face the world as it is – rapidly heating, ruled by grifters, ravaged by profitable wars – and still have hope,” she says of her forthcoming release, After the Revolution. “Not the narrow, grasping hope you might hang on an election or a billionaire, but a patient, zoomed-out hope.”

Blanton’s ninth full-length album draws from her many influences. Tracks like My Good Friends evoke her childhood in Appalachia, while Ain’t We Got Fun showcases a musical roux earned from a decade spent in New Orleans. The title track, a hard-rocking protest anthem, shows that her commitment to the good fight need not obscure her considerable acumen as a writer and musician.                

With her unique mix of humor, craft, and social critique, Blanton has amassed a small menagerie of viral hits (Rich People, Shit List, Fishin’ With You) and a dedicated fan base. In addition to fifteen years on the road with her band, Blanton volunteers as a political organizer, and was recently published in The Nation.

ADRON
With otherworldly whistling, adventures in language, kaleidoscopic guitar work and a voice like whipped cream, Atlanta-bred, LA-based singer-songwriter Adron (pronounced AY-drawn) seems to have absorbed and synthesized the history of global pop music into her own wholly unique oeuvre. Since the release of her latest full-length album Water Music and a surprise tour opening for Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen, Adron brightened the dark days of pandemic lockdown with her single “Song About My Computer,” what she called her “whimsical pessimist expression of comic distemper.” Adron has shared stages and studios with allies like Helado Negro, Stereolab's Leiticia Sadier, Os Mutantes, Jolie Holland, Dent May and Devendra Banhart. Now she’s hitting US tour routes while preparing the way for her next offering, an LP called "The Trickster," conceptually centered around love, loss, psychedelics and wanderlust. 
 

Moe's Alley presents a special Sunday Afternoon Blues dance party with the return of The Boneshakers featuring Randy Jacobs of Was (Not Was) with very special guests Wreckless Strangers! 

Sunday, October 13th
Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

THE BONESHAKERS
The iconic band lead by world-renowned guitarist Randy Jacobs of Was (Not Was). The Boneshakers and members have toured and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, BB King, Seal, Keb Mo, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Mindi Abair, Bootsy Collins, Tears 4 Fears, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Iggy Pop…just to name a few.

Producer John Wooler, who originally signed The Boneshakers in 1997, connected Randy and the incredible Jenny Langer- a powerhouse singer who was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (NYC and VA) at the age of 28 and won the 2020 Int’l Blues Challenge for Best SelfProduced Album. What started as a few tracks for her project quickly morphed in a new album with The Boneshakers featuring no-holds-barred funk, blues, and rock that marries the sounds and spirits of Detroit Rock City, Memphis, and Mussel Shoals. Produced by Wooler, it is back to the original vision of The Boneshakers’ fiery sound, with the vocal dynamo Jenny Langer behind the mic and original musicians from “The Book Of Spells” Sergio Gonzales (Drums), Nathan Brown (Bass), Jon Gilutin (Keys), The Texacali Horns (Joe Sublett, Mark Pender, and Randy’s former band mate from Was (Not Was) Sir Harry Bowens on vocals.

WRECKLESS STRANGERS
Wreckless Strangers is a collective of six seasoned Bay Area musicians known for their collaborative songwriting and high-energy live shows, performing an infectious blend of music they call "California Americana Soul." The band features Amber Morris (Premier Bay Area vocalist and voice coach – members of Journey, Eric Martin Band) on vocals; David Noble (Poor Man's Whiskey, Pardon The Interruption) on lead guitar, vocals; Joshua Zucker (The Jones Gang, Rowan Brothers) on bass; Austin de Lone (Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, The Fabulous Thunderbirds) on keys, vocals; Mick Hellman (The Go To Hell Man Band) on drums and vocals; and Rob Anderson (repeat world champion cyclist) on guitar.

Over the course of their six years together, the Wreckless Strangers have released two records and become fan favorites at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. Their latest album, "When the Sun and a Blue Star Collide", was produced by GRAMMY-winning artist/producer/guitarist Colin Linden (Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Keb' Mo’, Alison Krauss & Robert Plant).

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Etran de L’Aïr with special guests Valley Wolf!

Tuesday, October 15th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$26.50 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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

Etran de L’Aïr

Etran de L’Aïr (or “stars of the Aïr region”) welcomes you to Agadez, the capital city of Saharan rock. Playing for over 25 years, Etran has emerged as stars of the local wedding circuit. Beloved for their dynamic repertoire of hypnotic solos and sun schlazed melodies, Etran stakes out a place for Agadez guitar music. Playing a sound that invokes the desert metropolis, “Agadez” celebrates the sounds of all the dynamism of a hometown wedding.

Etran is a family band composed of brothers and cousins, all born and raised in the small neighborhood of Abalane, just in the shadow of the grand mosque. Sons of nomadic families that settled here in the 1970s fleeing the droughts, they all grew up in Agadez. The band was formed in 1995 when current band leader Moussa “Abindi” Ibra was only 9 years old. “We only had one acoustic guitar,” he explains, “and for percussion, we hit a calabash with a sandal.” Over the decades, the band painstakingly pieced together gear to form their band and built an audience by playing everywhere, for everyone. “It was difficult. We would walk to gigs by foot, lugging all our equipment, carrying a small PA and guitars on our backs, 25 kilometers into the bush, to play for free…there’s nowhere in Agadez we haven’t played.”

From the days of the Trans-Saharan caravan in the 14th century to a modern-day stopover for Europe-bound migrants, Agadez is a city that stands at the crossroads, where people and ideas come together. Understandably, it’s here where one of the most ambitious Tuareg guitar has taken hold. Agadez’s style is the fastest, with frenetic electric guitar solos, staccato crash of full drum kits, and flamboyant dancing guitarists. Agadez is the place where artists come to cut their teeth in a lucrative and competitive winner-take-all scene. Guitar bands are an integral part of the social fabric, playing in weddings, baptisms, and political rallies, as well as the occasional concert.

He's back! Deke and boys return for Western Wednesday #71 with special guests Kentucky Mule doing a special all dance set! 

Wednesday, October 16th
Doors: 7pm / Two-Step Lesson: 7:30pm / Show: 8pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

DEKE DICKERSON AND THE WHIPPERSNAPPERS

Deke Dickerson has devoted his long career to keeping America’s roots music alive while interjecting new creativity into genres of music that flourished in decades previous. Dickerson is 52 years old and has been carrying the torch since he was 13, playing in his first rockabilly band in his hometown of Columbia, Missouri. He moved to Los Angeles at the age of 22 and proceeded to found his primary band, Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics, his newest group, Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers, as well as several side projects.

Dickerson has provided rootsy music for a slew of television shows and movie projects, including scoring the music for a Paramount Pictures film starring Johnny Knoxville, Action Point.

Dickerson has his own signature guitar, manufactured by the Hallmark Guitar Company of Maryland.

Dickerson is currently writing the official biography of guitar legend Merle Travis. He also writes for several guitar magazines and had two books published by Voyageur Press, The Strat in the Attic and The Strat in the Attic 2. Dickerson is well known as a historian of roots music and regularly contributes liner notes to reissue projects for such labels as Capitol, RCA, Bear Family, and Sundazed.

KENTUCKY MULE
Kentucky Mule is an alternative country band based in Santa Cruz, California. The vocalist and songwriter, Coleton Joe Tidwell, effortlessly weaves small-town storytelling and metropolitan modernity. This pairs well with an old-school outlaw rhythm section provided by his backing band of Scott Willis (lead guitar), Will Iermini (bass & vocals), Lizzy Smith (fiddle & vocals) & Troy Nadeau (drums). Altogether the band tips it’s cap to the full spectrum of country music while seamlessly blending in their outside influences.
 

Moe's Alley presents Celtic rock legends the Young Dubliners with special guests Coal Fired Bicycle!

Friday, October 18th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

YOUNG DUBLINERS 
After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, the Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album and will dedicate much of the year to the project while still heading out on the road for their summer tour. The boys spent the first quarter of 2022 playing shows all over the US and “reconnecting with fans while we tightened up as a musical unit and prepared to hit the studio” says lead singer, Keith Roberts.

The band is Roberts (vocals / guitar), Chas Waltz (Violin, keys, vocals), Justin Pecot (guitar, vocals), Dave Ingraham (drums) and Ethan Jones (bass guitar). With a solid line up and a new batch of songs to play, The YD are excited to get out on the road and continue to bring back live music into people’s lives. New dates are being added daily as the world reopens. “We want to be the band who reminds the world how important a good gig can be to our sanity after what we’ve all been through” says Roberts. For only the second time the band is looking to its fans to finance the album instead of a traditional record company.

“The business has changed so much over our lifetime that it no longer makes sense for us to take money from a label and then owe it all back” says Roberts. “Making all our supporters co producers is a far more rewarding way to make a record and allows us to maintain control all the way”.

The band have teamed up with long time producer, Irish born Tim Boland, and will begin recording in the coming months. The Young Dubliners have released nine albums to date. The set on the upcoming dates will draw from all their albums and include unreleased new material.

In recent years the Young Dubs have appeared twice on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, had songs featured in TV shows (Sons Of Anarchy, Human Target) and toured extensively as a headliner and as the opener for such a diverse list of artists as Collective Soul, Jethro Tull, Johnny Lang, Los Lobos, Chris Isaak and many more.

COAL FIRED BICYCLE
Founded in 2010, Coal Fired Bicycle is a band of transplants, named for an absurd anachronism that seemed almost inevitable in its day. 

The unsettled music, like a Louise Nevelson sculpture, looks like Americana or Alt-Country from far away, but as you get closer you get, the more distinct the found objects become in spite of their matching paint. 
 

Moe's Alley presents Reggae legend Mykal Rose with special guests Reggae Angels plus DJ Spleece! 

Saturday, October 19th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

MYKAL ROSE

Mykal Rose has become a household name in the reggae scene world-wide – an exceptionally talented vocalist and performer, Rose has an original style and sound that was quickly embraced by fans and music lovers. Mykal is the favored voice of Black Uhuru, with his Waterhouse slurs, effective songwriting and militant dancing and vocals.

His most recent studio album release, Ska Ska Ska, has gotten much acclaim worldwide. Along with the album there is a video release called Everybody Gone Ska.

Previous works include, Healing of the Nations (2018), Tragedy of Rome produced in Europe, and Rasta State (2016). Also released in 2016 was the album Sidewalk Steppa produced by Foreign Key Records. Mykal also put out a popular single in collaboration with Melloquence and Cutty Ranks called Hot Water. Hot Water was produced by Pascal who is based in Germany. He released a single collaboration with Al Barose called Want the Herb. Mykal Rose is doing a lot of production work.

REGGAE ANGELS
The Reggae Angels are a staple in the reggae scene. They are known to deliver high energy performances with a happy sound and a universal God conscious message. Known for their live shows and their many albums, the Reggae Angels have been gracing stages for over three decades around the globe. They have performed on many major US and European festivals and they have toured extensively in North America, Hawaii, Canada and Europe and have also performed in South America and Africa. They have done five US tours backed by Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Gang and they have also toured with other legendary roots reggae artists such as Don Carlos, Marcia Griffiths, Bitty Mclean, Anthony B, Richie Spice, Mykal Rose, Luciano, The Abyssinians, Clinton Fearon, Sugar Minott, Andrew Tosh, Warrior King, Prezident Brown, Junior Reid and Frankie Paul as well as touring on their own.

Moe's Alley presents high-energy, alt-folk band Banshee Tree with special guest luckydust!

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

BANSHEE TREE
Banshee Tree is a high energy quartet that blends modern indie, trance and psychedelic rock with old school Django inspired jazz. Using traditional instruments through a range of pedals, they tie the styles and sounds of modern music to the earthy roots of acoustic music in a whole new way.

luckydust
luckydust is the sound of plants growing through cracks in the concrete. Sprouted from the idea that our ability to experience anything at all springs from countless chance occurrences — from the explosion of cosmic particles to our consciousnesses embodying physical forms to our ancestors meeting and passing on life. luckydust is a celebration of beats and bass, live instruments and DJing, a party that serves as a reminder — challenging as times can be, we truly are some lucky dust. 
 

Moe's Alley presents Bearly Dead, one of the top Grateful Dead tribute bands making a special trip from the east coast to Santa Cruz! 

Wednesday, October 23rd
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

BEARLY DEAD
Not just another Grateful Dead cover band. A cosmic exploration of the Grateful Dead catalog! Bearly Dead, Boston-based quintet, performs a concert-style show that celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours. The band delivers a full-spectrum concert experience filled with danceable energy and world-class musicianship. Each and every Grateful Dead member is honored through a collection of classics, b-sides, deep cuts, and exploratory jams. Holding true to the spirit of the music, Bearly Dead frequently adds to their 250+ song catalog and continues to showcase authentic, spontaneous improvisation – live and in-person – making each show a wildly unique Grateful Dead experience you do not want to miss!

Bearly Dead played their first show at Church of Boston, in 2015, marking the beginning of its hallowed Wednesday Night Residency. Over the next 5 years the phrase “Never Miss A Wednesday Show” became ubiquitous around Boston and Bearly Dead was nominated multiple times for Boston Music Awards Live Music Residency of the Year. Fans really never knew what might happen, the band never knew what might happen! Bearly Dead shows have featured notable appearances by Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Paul Wolstencroft (Slightly Stoopid), Steve Molitz (Particle/Phil Lesh & Friends), Kebbi Williams (Tedeschi Trucks Band), Rob Compa (Dopapod), Hayley Jane (Hayley Jane & The Primates), Richard James (Neighbor), and Johnny Trama (Dub Apocalypse) — and even a surprise appearance by Jerry Garcia’s “Wolf” guitar in 2018 on Jerry Garcia’s birthday.

Bearly Dead performs at Massachusetts’ most prestigious venues, including Paradise Rock Club, Sinclair, and the Worcester Palladium, as well as headlining at MGM Music Hall Fenway and House of Blues Boston. After becoming a staple in the Northeast US festival community with multiple appearances at Camp Creek, Jerry Jam, Strange Creek Campout, and many more, it was only a matter of time before Bearly Dead shows were being requested around the USA. In October 2022, Bearly Dead saddled up a new van and began touring nationally, performing their interpretation of the catalog across the United States and growing the family all along the way.

Moe's Alley presents doo-wop, surf, 60s rock n' rolll combo The McCharmlys with very special guests The Sextones plus DJ Archive 65!

Thursday, October 24th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

THE MCCHARMLYS
THE MCCHARMLYS are a five-piece combo from Santa Ana, Calif., currently taking the scene by storm with their stylish blend of doo-wop, surf, beat & 60s style rock ‘n’ roll. LA Weekly called the band “an absolute joy” as they “recall sounds from past while adding a contemporary edge that is attractive to punk, new wave and rockabilly fans.”

Taking their name from a obscure Beatles interview, the band was assembled by band leader & primary songwriter Angie Monroy in 2018, carefully selecting key players from the Santa Ana scene. Monroy writes music every day, with influences ranging from The Ramones, Roy Orbison & The Beach Boys.

The band’s lush sound is rounded out by layered harmonies & instrumentation that has captivated audiences on stage alongside The Delta Bombers, Josie Cotton, Slim Jim Phantom, Los Yesterdays & more. The self-titled debut album is streaming now, vinyl in stores worldwide September 15, 2023 from Nu-Tone.

THE SEXTONES
Friends since childhood, The Sextones are Mark Sexton (guitar, vocals), Alexander Korostinsky (bass), Daniel Weiss (drums), and Christopher Sexton (piano). Having known each other for so long, their musical chemistry is effortless and forms the foundation of the band’s longevity and creative workflow. Despite their bond, each member has been able to channel their creativity into other acclaimed groups—Alexander and Mark with their cinematic-soul project Whatitdo Archive Group and Daniel's recent engagement in the soul/jazz group Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. Flexing their creative muscle individually has only strengthened The Sextones’ collective songwriting ability and heralds their formidable return to the spotlight with their upcoming record this fall. With their recent signing to heavy-weight soul label, Record Kicks, the self-made heroes of soul begin a new chapter in their sonic journey, ready to scale new heights and plumb deep emotional depths in service of the genre they love.
 

Moe's Alley presents the lead guitarist from the iconic 2-Tone band The Specials! It's Roddy Radiation & The Skabilly Rebels with special guest Monkey plus DJ Archive 65! 

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

RODDY RADIATION & THE SKABILLY REBELS
Roddy Radiation is the world-renowned legendary lead guitarist for The Specials, and he's coming to your town! Formed in 2003, The Skabilly Rebels rose from the ashes of The Specials and continued the course of blending Ska and Punk with Roddy’s signature Rockabilly guitar work. Their sound is steeped in the cool of the 1950's-80’s era, and the rhythms come down on you with an all-out Blues Attack. The Skabilly Rebels are sure to get the crowd moving! 

Moe's Alley presents the return of Particle Kid with special guests The Stevenson Ranch Davidians!

Saturday, October 26th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, June 28th at 12noon PT*

PARTICLE KID
On his latest project, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Particle Kid (J. Micah Nelson) pulls listeners down the rabbit hole to experience the music he’s been making over the past five years. His self-described “experimental future-folk solo project” is releasing a sprawling epic, Time Capsule, taking listeners on a nearly two-hour trip through various genres, ideas and sounds, an eclectic palette of sonic colors, both familiar and exploratory feelings painted together like a collage, as if 90s alt, 60s psych, 70s electric jazz, and some abstract future were all magazines chopped up and somehow cohesively glued together by Micah’s voice and lyrics as well as guest spots from Margo Price, J Mascis and Sean Ono Lennon, among others.

THE STEVENSON RANCH DAVIDIANS

Steeped in the aura of the perennially mythologized psychedelic culture of Southern California, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians has, since 2006, revealed itself in shifting configurations; making music influenced by the timeless essence of ‘60s psych, folk and soul, woven with strands of early American roots music. While the lineup has continually coalesced around lead singer and songwriter Dwayne Seagraves, the collective has always had a guiding vision and goal: to create music that seeks to simultaneously demystify and deify the human experience. 

The other members bring a range of talent, experience and inspiration to The Stevenson Ranch Davidians’ sound. In addition to founding member and Davidians’ bassist, Jessica Latiolait, the band includes producer and long time Brian Jonestown Massacre member Rob Campanella on guitar and lap steel. On drums is Misha Bullock, the sole Englishman in the fold and composer by day. The newest edition to the collective is Sara Minsavage on keyboards, shakes and jangles.

Moe's Alley presents Southern Culture On The Skids with special guests The Get Down! 

Sunday, October 27th
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

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.”

THE GET DOWN
The Get Down is a 60's inspired instrumental trio, putting their take on a variety of genres ranging from surf to vocal hits to tv and movie theme songs. Based in Louisville, KY, they have shared the bill with NRBQ, Southern Culture On The Skids, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and others. Individually the band members have a rich history of playing with many artists, including rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson, Curtis Mayfield's Impressions, Louisville indie rock fave Bodeco, and jump swing and blues artist Duke Robillard.
 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Frankie and the Witch Fingers with special guests Spoon Benders!

Wednesday, October 30th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$25
21+

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

FRANKIE AND THE WITCH FINGERS
Frankie and the Witch Fingers are a rock band from Los Angeles known for their high-energy and frenetic performances. Their latest album, Data Doom, delves into themes of technological dystopia, systemic rot, creeping fascism, and the erosion of humanity. The band's sound has evolved into a darker strain, incorporating influences from proto-punk, German progressives, and funk fusionists. They have shared the stage with notable acts such as Kikagaku Moyo, Ty Segall, Oh Sees, Cheap Trick, and ZZ Top. Data Doom aims to solidify their status with its intense and socially charged rock sound.

SPOON BENDERS
Spoon Benders is a progressive psych-rock powerhouse that has been relentlessly crisscrossing the United States, leaving a trail of newly acquired fans in their wake. Spoon Benders have become synonymous with an electrifying stage presence that can only be described as loud, controlled chaos. Spoon Benders have been carving their path through the musical landscape since their inception, and are now consistently supporting notable acts such as Frankie and The Witch Fingers, L7, Fuzz, Meatbodies, Deap Vally, Death Valley Girls, and The Paranoyds. In April of this year, Spoon Benders unleashed their sophomore album, "How Things Repeat," upon the eager ears of the public. The album is a testament to the band's artistic evolution and ability to push the boundaries of their sound. "How Things Repeat" has been met with resounding acclaim, cementing Spoon Benders' status as a force to be reckoned with in the psychedelic rock landscape.
 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents a special co-headlining show Y La Bamba and Kiltro!

Friday, November 1st
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale to general public on Friday, July 19th at 10am PT*

Y LA BAMBA
To declare one thematic narrative from Lucha, Y La Bamba’s seventh album, would be to chisel away a story within a story within a story into the illusion of something singular.

“Lucha is a symbol of how hard it is for me to tackle healing, live life, and be present,” Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos, lead vocalist and producer of Y La Bamba, says of the title behind the album which translates from Spanish to English as ‘fight’ and is also a nickname for Luz, which means light. The album explores multiplicity—love, queerness, Mexican American and Chicanx identity, family, intimacy, yearning, loneliness—and chronicles a period of struggle and growth for Mendoza Ramos as a person and artist.

Moe's Alley presents an epic reggae double bill with The Itals and Perfect Giddimani plus DJ Spleece!

Saturday, November 2nd
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+
 

Moe's Alley presents the return of skate rock shredders Cardiel with special guests BIGRIG and The Crotches! 

Sunday, November 3rd
Doors: 2pm / Show: 3pm 
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show
21+

CARDIEL
CARDIEL is a two-piece rock band originally formed in Mexico City in 2010 by drummer
Samantha Ambrosio and guitarist/vocalist Miguel Fraíno. Their style contains elements
of skate rock, fuzz punk and psychedelic dub. They tour constantly across México and
have played shows and festivals internationally.

Samantha and Miguel have known each other from their hometown Valencia,
Venezuela since the late 90s. But it wasn’t until they moved to México that they started
making music for some skateboarding videos. After this they decided to consolidate the
band and name it CARDIEL.

BIGRIG
Hard charging rock n' roll from Santa Cruz.

THE CROTCHES

(((folkYEAH!))) presents the Black Lips wtih special guests Pancho and The Wizards!

Monday, November 4th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$26 in advance / $32 day of the show
21+

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

BLACK LIPS

Boasting an unapologetic southern-fried twang, with a clang and harmony that is unmistakably the inimitable sound and feel of the Black Lips. Their songcraft and stylistic evolution are as infamous as their now legendary live shows. Last year the quintet saw the release of 2020's Sing In A World That's Falling Apart via Fire Records.  Resulting in their grimiest, most dangerous, and best collection of songs since the aughts. The result of two decades of impulsive living, wild nights, and determined attitudes make up the Black Lips.

PANCHO AND THE WIZARDS
Pancho and the Wizards are an independent band from San Luis Obispo, heavily influenced by Psychedelic, shoegaze, and post punk. In 2021, their album "Residual" was released independently, and produced by Chad Ubovich of LA based bands FUZZ and Meatbodies. In 2023, they released two new singles titled, "Constantly Torn" and "The Rift". Having played extensively around CA with many big names in the psychedelic and underground scene, they bring an undeniable force of sonic energy in their live performance.
 

Moe's Alley presents Joe Kaplow with special guests Emily Afton and Kelly Koval! 

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

JOE KAPLOW
My music comes from life’s moments — smelling 4 acres of freshly cut grass, watching the steam from a horse's breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of my guitar after holding bridles and worn wooden handles all day.  4000 acres of freshly burnt wildfire, watching the steam from the Pacific Ocean's breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of my guitar after clutching the worn steering wheel of the tour van all day. 

Now my reality is in Bonny Doon, CA, where mountains meet the sea. I am in my recording studio, aptly named Hippie Cowboy, every day.  Slow and steady; keep it fun, stay engaged.  All for the moment when the song finally sounds right.  My dad passed away a couple years ago — his bullwhip is on the wall, his Harley is in the driveway. He visits me in dreams, and oh, the moment I wake up!  Sometimes I write for him. Sometimes for my mom, who I hope will move out to California soon.   Maybe she could volunteer at an equestrian center…

A person is made from their moments, like their music is made.  I know this is a bio but I shouldn't have to say much.  Listen to the record.  If I've done my job well, you will know me by the end.

EMILY AFTON
Emily Afton is a queer multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and performer withroots across California, including Oakland, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Hernostalgia-infused alt-pop has been described by NPR as "wonderful, wonderfulelectro-pop that’s weary of life but positive," and draws influence from a widespectrum of artists including the likes of Fiona Apple, Frank Ocean, CrystalCastles, and Robyn.

KELLY KOVAL
Following the sudden death of her Mom in 2019, Kelly Koval coaxed out songs in the solitude of Shut Down that would soon become her debut solo album, Wake. These songs, both coarse and tender, unrelentingly shine a light on the grief and gratitude that thrives in the aftermath of loss. Described as alternative folk, Kelly's music is highlighted by her emotive vocals and ruminating lyrics that search for clarity in the chaos. Her long awaited album marks a new era in her collaborative music career that will give listeners nostalgic reminders of the impact and expansiveness of unending love.
 

Moe's Alley presents jam band festival favorite Dopapod with special guest Reed Mathis!

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

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

DOPAPOD

Dopapod stands out in the live music scene with their eclectic blend of jam band energy, funk grooves, jazz fusion, and progressive rock. Their dynamic performances and improvisational prowess have garnered a dedicated following. 

With the twin releases of "Aiboh" and "Phobia," the band forges a new path in their discography, celebrating both the intricate patterns of palindromes and the expansive nature of their sonic landscape.

The band – composed of Eli Winderman on keyboards, Rob Compa on guitar, Chuck Jones on bass, and Neal "Fro" Evans on drums – thrives on live improvisation and has a devoted fan base.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Earthless with special guests Sacri Monti!

Saturday, November 9th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$26 in advance / $32 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, August 16th at 10am PT*

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.”

“Originally, we were trying to figure out how to condense the title track so it would fit onto one side of an LP,” drummer Mario Rubalcaba explains. “But the more we kept playing, the more we kept finding different places to go with it. We eventually just decided to let it breathe and go long.”

SACRI MONTI
Formed in San Diego in 2012, Sacri Monti has transcended genres and sonic expectations to create a sound so unique, their name has become synonymous with invention. Signed to Tee Pee Records, this July will see the official release of their third studio album, Retrieval. New single and album opener ‘Maelstrom’ hits like a whirling 70s prog rock opus, recalling the chugging riff/organ fuelled majesty of Machine Head-era Deep Purple, alongside the Space Ritual vibes of Hawkwind. There’s no question that Sacri Monti has upped their game on this one and we highly advise you to do the same.
 

Moe's Alley presents award-winning singer/songwriter and actor Tyler Hilton with special guests. 

Thursday, November 14th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
$50 for VIP add-on experience – SOLD SEPARATELY FROM SHOW TICKET
VIP Includes:
– Early entry
– Early merch access
– Access to Pre-Show Soundcheck
– Photo Op w/ Tyler

TYLER HILTON
From portraying Elvis Presley in Walk the Line and garnering a cult following as musician Chris Keller on the CW hit TV show One Tree Hill, to writing and touring with the likes of Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Joe Cocker, Tyler Hilton has enjoyed an award-winning career spanning music, film and television.

Born and raised in California, Tyler grew up in a family of talented musicians who had played for acts like Fleetwood Mac, George Harrison and Donovan. Performing with his family from an early age, Hilton became serious about songwriting at 14. At 15, he called into L.A.’s KLOS radio station to win concert tickets and ended up wowing the hosts with an on-air performance. The station made him a regular guest and helped launch his debut record, which caught the ear of Warner Bros. Records, who signed him to record his second album The Tracks of Tyler Hilton, earning him two Top 40 singles.

Tyler then landed the dream gig of portraying Elvis in Golden Globe-winning Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line, opposite Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix. “I’d never done any kind of professional acting, but got quite the education from those two. They were pros, and so patient.” Two of his recordings featured on the film’s Grammy-winning soundtrack and his portrayal of the late legend helped launch an acting career which has since seen him star alongside Robert Downey Jr. in the 2007 film Charlie Bartlett and opposite Halle Berry in CBS series Extant.

However, it was Tyler’s musical role in One Tree Hill that helped build the devoted, global fan base he has today. The series heavily featured songs from his third album, 2012’s Forget the Storm, which reached #2 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums Chart. Tyler also featured on the show’s soundtracks with fan favorites like “When the Stars Go Blue” and “Missing You.” “I played the worst kind of person on the show, and still the fans totally took me in and connected with my music. It was an incredible fan base to be a part of!”

Following 2014’s Indian Summer, Tyler released his proudest body of work yet, 2019’s City on Fire, featuring a collaboration with Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley (an ex-roommate). The album, rooted in Hilton’s signature cinematic folk-rock stylings, was featured heavily in film and TV including Showtime’s Shameless. The star-studded video for the record’s gritty lead single, “City on Fire,” was directed by Tyler’s wife, Megan Park, an awardwinning director, writer and actress. A video for the album’s second single, “When I See You, I See Home,” features footage of the couple’s 2015 nuptials and their baby daughter, Winnie, born in 2019. 
 

Moe's Alley proudly presents the return of The White Buffalo for two nights! 

Friday, November 15th (Night 1)
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

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

THE WHITE BUFFALO

For The White Buffalo – aka singer / songwriter / guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised – it was time to take the less traveled path; to assemble notions for studio album Number 8, the follow-up to ‘On The Widow’s Walk’ (Snakefarm, 2020), and embark on a voyage of discovery.

Out with the old, the organic, the expected, the tried; in with the new – new producer, new studio, new location, no distractions, no looking back…

Enter ‘Year Of The Dark Horse’…

“You think we’re a country band? A folk band? Americana? Rock? What the fuck are you gonna say now?!” laughs Jake. “With this album, I wanted something outside of what I’ve ever done. I wanted to open up. Do something dangerous. I’m hard to put into a singular genre as it is, but now I really wanted to take away any kind of preconception or pigeon-holing.

“And don’t ask me, cos I don’t know what it is! It’s a genre-bending thing – there’s elements and influences from ELO, Daniel Lanois, Tom Waits, The Boss, circus, pirate music, yacht rock, and I’m driving and pushing some of these numbers in a way I’ve never done before.

“At the top of the pandemic, I put the acoustic guitar on its stand, got a synthesizer and began writing on it, not really knowing how to play keys, just exploring the different sounds and landscapes. In the not knowing, it allowed me to expand my vocal melodies and compositions in ways the guitar had possibly limited.” 

Moe's Alley proudly presents the return of The White Buffalo for two nights! 

Saturday, November 16th (Night 2)
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

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

THE WHITE BUFFALO

For The White Buffalo – aka singer / songwriter / guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised – it was time to take the less traveled path; to assemble notions for studio album Number 8, the follow-up to ‘On The Widow’s Walk’ (Snakefarm, 2020), and embark on a voyage of discovery.

Out with the old, the organic, the expected, the tried; in with the new – new producer, new studio, new location, no distractions, no looking back…

Enter ‘Year Of The Dark Horse’…

“You think we’re a country band? A folk band? Americana? Rock? What the fuck are you gonna say now?!” laughs Jake. “With this album, I wanted something outside of what I’ve ever done. I wanted to open up. Do something dangerous. I’m hard to put into a singular genre as it is, but now I really wanted to take away any kind of preconception or pigeon-holing.

“And don’t ask me, cos I don’t know what it is! It’s a genre-bending thing – there’s elements and influences from ELO, Daniel Lanois, Tom Waits, The Boss, circus, pirate music, yacht rock, and I’m driving and pushing some of these numbers in a way I’ve never done before.

“At the top of the pandemic, I put the acoustic guitar on its stand, got a synthesizer and began writing on it, not really knowing how to play keys, just exploring the different sounds and landscapes. In the not knowing, it allowed me to expand my vocal melodies and compositions in ways the guitar had possibly limited.” 

Moe's Alley presents a wild night of foot-stompin' blues, country punk and rock n' roll with "the dirty old one man band" Scott H. Biram and special guests The Hooten Hallers! 

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

SCOTT H. BIRAM
Scott H. Biram unleashes a fervent display of conviction through, not only the genuine blues, classic country, bluegrass, and rock n roll, but he seals the deal with punk, heavy metal, and  frankly, anything else he wants to. He’s The Dirty Old One Man Band. 

THE HOOTEN HALLERS
For the past seventeen years, The Hooten Hallers have been crisscrossing the country as inveterate road warriors, bringing their peculiar vision of Americana: a fiery, bluesy, rock and roll fever dream birthed in Missouri’s fertile musical heartland. They’ve put so many miles into the road that they’ve burned through multiple tour vans and left twisted metal and frayed rubber strewn across the road behind them. The Hooten Hallers are known for their incendiary live shows that must be experienced to be believed, taking the listener on a dynamic journey from explosively raucous blues to expressive three-part vocal harmonies to danceable grooves. 

The enduring hope and tinges of madness from this power trio are driven by the infernal vocal growl and swirling electric and lap steel guitars of John Randall, the powerful drumming and falsetto howl of Andy Rehm, and the burning baritone and bass saxophone lines of Kellie Everett. The Hooten Hallers have always been musical colliders, smashing together blues, garage rock, country, punk, and a hint of jazz into a refreshingly unique sound. It’s Morphine meets ZZ Top mixed with a dash of George Thorogood and Tom Waits. But anyone who has seen this band live knows that this group is unlike anything they’ve experienced before. When The Hooten Hallers come to town, you know it’s gonna be a party!

Moe's Alley presents an evening with The Greyboy Allstars!

Thursday, November 21st
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
21+

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

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.
 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents The Mother Hips!

Friday, November 22nd
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$30 in advance / $35 day of the show
21+

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 the return of Zepparella!

Saturday, November 23rd
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, July 5th at 10am PT*

ZEPPARELLA
Zepparella is the Led Zeppelin Powerhouse. Vocalist Anna Kristina, Guitarist Gretchen Menn, Bassist Holly West, and Drummer Clementine have brought their passion for the sacred music of the greatest band in the world all over the world. Zepparella shows replicate the nuance and detail of Zeppelin's catalog while honoring the powerful improvisational journeys for which Zeppelin shows were renowned.
 

Moe's Alley presents The Barstool Preachers with special guests Bite Me Bambi! 

Sunday, November 24th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+

THE BARSTOOL PREACHERS
This wasn’t meant to be the actual record. In fact, the twelve songs that make up The Bar Stool Preachers’ stunning third full-length, Above The Static, were only supposed to be ideas, a guide to what the actual album would and could later become. And so, in April 2021, together with producer Ben Hannah, the Brighton-based band set up camp at The Waterloo, a three-story pub/venue in the Northern seaside town of Blackpool, to begin the process of making an album. Or, more accurately, the process that would lead to the process of making an album. But when they listened to “Flatlined”, the first song they committed to tape there, it dawned on them that it actually sounded like the finished product.

“It’s not a real studio,” says frontman Tom McFaull. “We just went in there with the idea of getting demos—we took a mobile recording desk and everything we needed because we wanted to dial in the sound. But as soon as we recorded that song, Ben and I just looked at each other and went ‘This sounds massive enough to be the real thing.’ We were there for about two-and-a-half weeks in total. The pub was closed because of Covid, so it was just us and Fletch (the owner). We’d go to bed for a few hours, wake up, the first person up would put the coffee on and press play on whatever we’d recorded the night before. We just lived it fully. We couldn’t re-record this album if we tried.”

That’s because Above The Static truly does captures the moment which inspired it, as well as it captures the complex, ever-evolving essence of the band that made it. Formed by McFaull and bassist Karl ‘Bungle’ Jeffery in 2014, these days The Bar Stool Preachers are completed by guitarists Tom Gibbs and Karl Smith, keyboardist Alex Hay, drummer Alex ‘Whibbs’ Whibley-Conway and most recently Ray Waters on guitars and many other instruments, all of whom are on a constant search to evolve, something equaled only by their desire to stay true to themselves. It’s that unique combination that’s at the heart of this record, one that sees the band riffing off their ska-punk roots (and the ideologies which inform them), but which also ensures they break the boundaries sonically of the punk genre. With thisalbum, The Bar Stool Preachers want to both push through any preconceptions about the music they make, and ensure that what they do make doesn’t just fall on deaf ears.

BITE ME BAMBI
Hailing from Southern California, Bite Me Bambi brings sounds reminiscent of British 2 Tone and 3rd wave ska into the 21st century. With energetic songs and pedigree musicianship, BMB gets the crowd on their feet and dancing. Comprised of members from some of your favorite ska bands (My Superhero, Save Ferris, Starpool), this new group breathes fresh life into a genre that may have originaed in Jamaica, and honed in Britain, but perfected in the haze, blight, glamour and beauty of the Southland. 
 

Moe's Alley presents New Orleans' supergoup Dragon Smoke, featuring Ivan Neville, Stanton Moore, Robert Mercurio and Eric Lindell! 

Friday, December 6th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
21+
*Tickets on sale Friday, Sept. 13th at 10am PT*

DRAGON SMOKE
Dragon Smoke formed in 2003 as a “Superjam” – part of the New Orleans Jazz Fest
tradition of putting together a band of musician who don’t normally play together and just
see what happens. With the dual vocals of Neville and Lindell, matched with the Galactic
rhythm section, the band quickly realized, “We are on to something!”. The band has
played during every Jazz Fest since its inception. This inception took place at the tiny
smokey Dragon’s Den Bar, hence the name – Dragon Smoke.

The music centers around Lindell’s blue eyed soul , Neville’s funk and R&B, and
Galactic’s groove. Besides annual trips to the West Coast the past 15 years, and a 2013
trip to the East Coast, this band has strickly been playing around New Orleans, LA. With
everyone in the band being a leader in their own, it is a rarity to get this band together.
And when it does, it shows that these guys are really having FUN! From the interplay
and communication between the members, you would think that Dragon Smoke has been touring continually for years.

Dragon Smoke is looking towards the future, with plans to write and record an album
and to do more touring outside of New Orleans. So be on the lookout for the Smoke—IF
YOU SEE SMOKE, YOU KNOW YOU WILL SEE FIRE!

Moe's Alley presents Chicago's baddest soul, funk, jazz group – LowDown Brass Band – with special guests Jive Machine! 

Saturday, December 7th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$17 in advance / $22 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Aug. 23rd at 10am PT*

LOWDOWN BRASS BAND

Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving the rhythm of the streets with conscious hip hop, reggae, and soul.  Rigorously touring, LowDown has performed on the most unique stages, from the Montreal Jazz Fest to the Cotai Jazz Fest.

Despite the last four years, LowDown has stayed busy, releasing Three albums, "The Reel Sessions, LowDown Nights and $itizens of the World”, which showcase their unique sound and further push the boundaries of their genre. 

Leaning on their talent and unconventional style, LowDown Brass Band continues to carve out a path, defying convention and charting their own course in the ever-evolving landscape of music.

JIVE MACHINE
Jive Machine habitually bends the rules, blurs the lines, and stretches musical boundaries. Their music takes listeners on a sonic rollercoaster that fuses elements of old-school funk, progressive rock, blues, and soul. Throughout their set, you can hear diverse influences such as Tower Of Power, Jimi Hendrix and Trombone Shorty. Jive Machine is uniquely able to incorporate new ideas while paying homage to the great artists who came before them. The band is defined by a strong rhythmic foundation, infectious melodies, tasteful lead guitar virtuosity, and crisp horn lines.  Recently, Jive Machine has become notorious for their "pop-up" performances in downtown Santa Cruz. These events always erupt into a massive dance party, and within moments, you'll see It's impossible not to be captivated by the talent and contagious energy of their live shows! 
 

Moe's Alley presents ska and rock steady legends The Slackers with Los Yesterday plus The Bandulus featuring Jesse Wagner from The Aggrolites!

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

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

THE SLACKERS
For 33 years, the NYC-based and critically acclaimed Slackers have been touring the world with their blend of Ska, Reggae, and Soul.

Since 1991, the Slackers have released fifteen albums and countless singles, while their 1000s of live performances feed their fans with energetic sets of ecstatic music. 

The Slackers have been called ‘the Sound of New York’ by the New York Times. They were described by Brooklyn Vegan as a “clean mix of Ska, Reggae, and Soul that gets dirtied up by Vic Ruggiero’s tough New York accent.’ 

In April 2022, The Slackers released a new album, “Dont Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” (Pirates Press) which quickly shot to the top of the US Billboard charts.  The first time that a Slackers’ album has charted!  Ironically after 30 years as a band, they qualified as a Billboard  ‘new artist!’ The Washington Post noted that the Slackers  “remain at the top of their game.”  

The chart topping sales of “Dont Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” capped a 2 year comeback of the Slackers.  When Covid stopped live shows in 2020, the Slackers pivoted to livestreams and made 5 full band concerts that were broadcast internationally to an audience of thousands.  After the streams, they stayed in the studio and recorded the tunes that became ‘Dont Let the Sunlight Fool Ya.’

The Slackers capped this comeback with a series of frenetic tours in 2022 and 2023.  They played everything from clubs to festivals in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Brazil.  

In 2024, they are currently booking 90 shows. They are also currently working on a 20th anniversary reissue of their classic album, ‘Close My Eyes’ for September and on a new single of original music for October. 

(((folkYEAH!))) presents The Barr Brothers on The Barr Brothers Duo Tour!

Wednesday, December 11th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

*Tickets on sale Friday, Aug. 23rd at 10am PT*

THE BARR BROTHERS
The Barr Brothers are a group out of Montreal fronted by the poly-rhythmic, jocular drumming of Andrew Barr and the songs and guitar playing of brother Brad Barr. Bass, pedal steel, keyboards, and horns come in and out of the mix freely. Equally at home in solemn Arcadian ballads, swampy North African improvs, or classic rock and roll revelry, The Barr Brothers continue to embrace and enchant audiences with their methodical yet-whimsical approach to music making.
 

(((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).
 

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.

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 guests! 

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 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.