3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Fantastic Negrito releases his highly anticipated new album, Son of a Broken Man, on October 18 2024 via his own Storefront Records. The new album sees Fantastic Negrito encapsulating his inimitable style, from hard-hitting guitar riffs to expressive ballads, with the unexpected twists that have become his trademark. It stands as one of his most personal works to date, exploring family, deception, and the human desire to hide the true self as he dives deep into the struggle between father and son.

Born Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, Fantastic Negrito's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of music. By now much has been made of Negrito’s unique story – growing up in an orthodox Muslim household, a doomed major label deal, the near-fatal car crash that permanently damaged his guitar playing hand—as well as the remarkable redemption arc that began in 2015, when he won the first-ever NPR Tiny Desk Contest.

He has since earned three GRAMMY® Awards for “Best Contemporary Blues Album," and shared stages with everyone from Sturgill Simpson to Chris Cornell to Bruce Springsteen. He's collaborated in the studio with the likes of Sting, E-40, and Tank and The Bangas, performed on countless headline world tours and at festivals such as Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Newport Folk, and WOMAD, and founded the Revolution Plantation, an urban farm aimed at youth education and empowerment.

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Doors 7PM // Show 8PM

Accessible seating is available throughout the venue. This event is all ages. All doors & showtimes subject to change. For more information, please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. For a sold out performance, you are able to return tickets to the waitlist. To do so, please email support@tixr.com and request your tickets be put on the waiting list.

Swami Sound, gum.mp3, Polo Perks <3 <3 <3, MJ Nebreda, galen tipton, gabemtnz

Doors 7:30PM // Music 8:00PM

Enjoy a new house centric pop up event behind the crew that brought the Sounds Like festival to life. Underground Rush Hour is a Friday night rundown of some of house, rap and reggaeton's most exciting acts, with all acts sonic history diverging back to classic loops and bass bumps like dembow and the ever so sampled amen break. Here, Gum Mp3, Swami Sound, Galen Tipton, MJ Nebreda and Polo Perks gift their local scenes of jazzy garage, snap rap, hyperpop and Venezuelan house a Bay Area blessing. Spread over four hours, each set is extensive, including full performances, DJ sets, and a special international cross between the two. The event additionally contains a guest mix by drum and bass artist gabemtnnz at doors. Tickets are available until the day of [March 14th]. 

For press inquiries reach out to ZackHage@gmail.com. 

gum.mp3, Swami Sound

Swami Sound's Spotify

gum.mp3's Spotify

The Bay Area debut of the highly awaited B2B is finally here. Having opened for Daft Punk's Todd Edwards among other illustrious guests, Gum's delicate afrofuturist tinged house has transitioned from the microscenes of outsider music, elaborate liquid drum and bass, and a packed tapping of jazz. His discography is rich, and he's been acclaimed for his sets online such as his viral Elevator Music hour. Gum also expands on a site-wide academic library [https://gum.studio/library] to support his rich discography of projects such as the latest Black Life Red Planet, an album on why the colonization of Mars is not spiritually and theologically suitable. Meanwhile, Swami Sound provides some alternative rnb and UK influence to the ambience, but is never afraid to turn the dials up a couple notches. He is best known for his new Back in the Day project, stretching connections to Miami alt pop and electro. The duo most recently headlined a festival at Chicago's historic Lincoln Hall. 

galen tipton

galen tipton's Spotify

It takes one second to look at Galen Tipton's cover art and a split millisecond to envision how the wizardry of bright eye bleach color could inflect her wonderful combinations of hyperpop, wonky and jersey club. Born and raised in Ohio with connections to local acts turned vaporwave legends like Death's Dynamic Shroud, her rattling BPMS are a dopamine pushpit, until you turn to her sudden yet fine tuned collections of collaborations and sweet ambient ramblings unraveling like yarn.

MJ Nebreda

MJ Nebreda's Spotify

Industrial reggaeton with an urge of deconstructed club and Miami bounce, it's no shock that MJ Nebreda is enduringly and endearingly pulling her way into the same avant garde clique as Arca or Rosalia. Their decibels (figuratively) shut down local broad tent rock/electronic ill Points festival by way of their individualized accent over Venezuelan raptor house and rapid formative ideation of their gender identity. Their two most recently critically acclaimed mixtapes (ex: Pitchfork) are 2023's Arepa and last year's Corazon Club Volume 1, and their collaborations w/ other Venezuelan stars are celebratory and plentiful. 

Polo Perks <3 <3 <3

Polo Perks <3 <3 <3's Spotify

A pioneer of sample based drill music, plugg, and now Milwaukee lowend, Bronx artist Polo Perks rushes in for his first ever appearance in the Bay Area. Rising up as an associate of the art collective Surf Gang, Polo's alt rock sheen has sampled everything from newly defined indie mainstays like Hotline TNT and Current Joys to off kilter yet timeless flips of the Legend of Zelda game Ocarina of Time and Wizard of Oz's Over the Rainbow. With such a sonic range, there's no predicting what will be sampled next. His 8 min American Pie EP, featuring production from sound collage artist Quinn and Atlanta friend (and Lowertown opener) Feardorian is hot off the presses.

gabemtnz

gabemtnz's Spotify

As doors open, Santa Cruz x East Bay native Gabemtnz (pronounced Gabe m t n z) streams an exclusive mix of old school meets new school dance, emo passioned electro and drum and bass breaks ahead of his new project Desert. His remix EP Computer Angels, has still been making the rounds for its jungle flavored flips of Beabadobee and Denzel Curry fan favorites.  

Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM

Ryan Goodcase (Headliner) Bio:

Okay here's my life story but only because you asked. I was raised a quiet, young boy in the humble Midwest, and learned to speak into a microphone in order for my voice to be heard. You can hear that voice on Netflix is a Joke Radio or my full length special on YouTube, "Maybe They're Dead.", which at the time of writing this has 85,000 views. Go watch it right now and you can make it 85,001. I am also popular on TikTok and Instagram, where millions of people have watched and reacted to clips of my comedy. I was one of nine up and coming comedians Netflix included in their comedy festival's "Introducing..." showcase, which you can watch on Netflix...'s Youtube page.I also joined the likes of Dana Carvey, Doug Stanhope, and Sinbad by winning the San Francisco International Comedy Competition in 2021. You might also recognize me from a series of comedic Bed, Bath & Beyond commercials where I play an apathetic sales associate (my lawyers have assured me that my performance had nothing to do with Bed, Bath & Beyond's filing for bankruptcy.

Ryan Goodcase's Website

Ryan Goodcase's Youtube

Natasha Collier (Opening Act) Bio:

Natasha Collier is a stand- up comedian and storyteller whose razor-sharp wit and hilarious observations turn everyday awkwardness into laugh-out-loud moments. Getting her start as 50% of her college stand up club, Natasha now brings her unique perspective to the stage, poking fun at everything from cultural confusion and family expectations to whimsical observations of everyday life. Known for her quick comebacks and self-deprecating humor, she’s a relatable voice for anyone caught between two worlds—or just trying to survive one. She currently performs all over Los Angeles and San Diego and has been a featured performer at the 2024 Netflix is a Joke fest and Laughing Skull Comedy Festival.

Eric Schwartz (Host) Bio:

Eric Schwartz goes beyond traditional comedy with his undeniably entertaining mix of stand-up, music and multimedia. His second one-hour comedy special, “Delivery,” is a non-stop tour de force of comedic entertainment. Eric has appeared on Tonight Show, Showtime, Hulu, BET and as tour opener for Jo Koy’s internationally acclaimed Just Kidding World Tour in six countries. Eric’s distinctive voice brings to life the character Chaz, a demonic, playboy shark, on the Streamy Award-winning animated hit series, Helluva Boss.

Eric Schwartz Website

Eric Schwartz Youtube

Ozomatli

Celebrating 30 Years

The Soundtrack of L.A.

Link to Ozomatli's Website

Link to Ozomatli's Spotify

Link to Ozomatli's Apple Music

Link to Ozomatli's Youtube

If the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since their formation in 1995, the six-piece, multi-genre band has been a cultural force, blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that embodies the energy and diversity of LA. In 2025, Ozomatli celebrates an incredible milestone: 30 years of bringing their dynamic, genre-defying music to audiences around the world.

Emerging from the politically charged streets of Los Angeles, Ozomatli’s origins are steeped in activism and a desire to unite communities through music. This ethos has carried the band across three decades, earning them a dedicated global following and accolades that include three GRAMMY® Awards, four iconic performances at the Hollywood Bowl, a TED Talk, and countless sold-out shows worldwide. From high-profile TV appearances on The Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Austin City Limits to groundbreaking tours in places like Burma and Mongolia, Ozomatli’s music and message transcend borders, languages, and cultures.

The ensemble’s six founding members—Asdru Sierra (vocals, trumpet), Raul Pacheco (vocals, guitars), Uli Bella (saxophone, vocals), Wil-Dog Abers (bass), Jiro Yamaguchi (percussion), and Justin Poree (vocals, percussion)—have remained true to their mantra: "We take you around the world through the heartbeat of Los Angeles." Their music is a vibrant collision of styles, drawing from salsa, dancehall, cumbia, samba, funk, merengue, New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga, and Indian raga. This eclecticism is at the heart of their sound, resonating with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Ozomatli’s legacy extends far beyond their music. Known for their tireless community involvement, the band has used their platform to amplify causes that matter, from immigrant rights to education and beyond. Their ability to combine socially conscious lyrics with infectious grooves has made them a beacon of unity and resilience, a band that celebrates life while addressing the struggles that connect us all.

Their 30th anniversary is not just a celebration of longevity but also a testament to their enduring relevance and innovation. With a career that began with their groundbreaking 1998 self-titled debut, they continue to evolve and inspire. Whether performing new material or beloved classics, Ozomatli’s live shows remain a jubilant experience, igniting dance floors and uniting communities.

As they embark on their fourth decade, Ozomatli stands as a symbol of Los Angeles’ past, present, and future—a band whose music is as multifaceted and vibrant as the city they call home. Here’s to 30 years of Ozomatli, and the many more adventures yet to come.

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Doors 7 PM // Music 8 PM

Doors 7 PM // Music 8 PM

Link to Super Diamond's Website

Link to Super Diamond's Spotify

Link to Super Diamond's Youtube

Doors 6:30 PM // Event 7 PM

Doors 7PM // Music 8PM

Tainted Love

The Best of the 80’s Live

For 2 decades, TAINTED LOVE has been thrilling audiences nationwide with its high-energy, over-the-top renditions of pop music from the treasure trove known as the 1980s. Their show delivers something for every music fan: pulsing dance beats, fist-pumping rock anthems, and guilty-pleasure sing-alongs, all performed with the highest level of musicianship and state-of-the-art sound and lighting.

Tainted Love's Website

Tainted Love's Youtube

Doors 7 PM // Music 8 PM

Yächtley Crëw's Website

Yächtley Crëw Youtube

Yächtley Crëw Apple Music

Yächtley Crëw Spotify

Yächtley Crëw

Yachtley Crew are a seven-piece SoCal band who burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label prior to their new deal with Earache/Universal Records.

The nautical-suited and captain's-hat-clad Yachtley Crew (also known as "The Titans of Soft Rock"), includes lead vocalist Phillip Daniel (Philly Ocean), drummer Rob Jones (Sailor Hawkins), bassist Chaz Ruiz (Baba Buoy), guitarist Thomas Gardner Jr. (Tommy Buoy), backing vocalist Curt Clendenin (Stoney Shores), saxophone/flutist Paul Pate (Pauly Shores) and keyboardist Matt Grossman (Matthew McDonald).

The band's 2023-released Seas the Day EP include fan favorites such as Boz Scaggs' "Lido Shuffle," Ace's "How Long," Robbie Dupree's "Steal Away," the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love," and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross' "Ride Like the Wind." Other songs in the band's exhilarating live sets include Toto's "Africa," Looking Glass' "Brandy," and Rupert Holmes' "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)."

Seas the Day was produced and mixed by Grammy Award-winning Chris Lord-Alge (Stevie Nicks, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day), and it features the band's first original song "Sex on the Beach," accompanied by a video with a guest appearance by Access Hollywood and iHeart Radio host, Mario Lopez. The video was directed by Myles Erfurth (Dead Sara, Ice Nine Kills, Twiztid)

For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late '70s to the early '80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along.

Yachtley Crew have appeared on HBO's Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live, helped ring in the New Year on KLAS and KTLA's "Las Vegas Countdown to 2023" (the exclusive, Emmy-winning special syndicated program that reached more than 16.5 million U.S. TV households), performed on countless morning television and radio shows throughout the country, been featured on Fox News nationally, and performed on SiriusXM's Yacht Rock Radio "Yacht Rock 311" show as the first ever Yacht Rock band to perform live at the satellite radio studio and have performed at a cadre of charity and special events throughout the years including the Mario Lopez Golf Classic Tournament in support of the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Yachtley Crew  recently released their first holiday EP Seas and Greetings on Earache Records, featuring the single "It's Christmastime" that went Top 40 on the Billboard AC charts and Top 30 on the Billboard holiday charts. Yachtley Crew have also recorded a new song by Diane Warren that wil be included in their forthcoming album, set for release in 2025.

Yachtley Crew is managed by longtime industry icon Andy Gould (Rob Zombie, Pantera, Lionel Richie, Guns N' Roses), and are represented by Jim Lenz at TKO.

Yachtley Crew are proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music, and they very much look forward to sharing new and classic Yacht Rock tunes and are set to a help one and all navigate the as-yet-uncharted waters of 2025, and beyond.

Doors 7 PM // Music 8 PM

Mustache Harbor's Website

Mustache Harbor's Youtube

An evening with Steely Dead

Click Here for Steely Dead's Website

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Teifer on keys – Steely Dead has gained a dedicated following with their electrifying performances and soulful interpretations of classic tunes.

Steely Dead’s repertoire is a carefully crafted fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan songs, between the arrangement and precision studio recordings of rock legends Steely Dan, cross-pollinated with the Grateful Dead’s free-flowing, melodic improvisation and masterful song segues. Steely Dead merges these major concepts together infusing the influence into each band, all the while creating an original jam element with the song segues. Steely Dead’s performances are a musical journey that takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the golden era of rock and roll.

As a national touring band, Steely Dead has built a loyal fan base that eagerly anticipates their shows and follows them from city to city. Their performances are not just concerts, but communal gatherings where fans come together to celebrate the music they love, dance, and create lasting memories.

Steely Dead’s performances are a testament to the power of live music, bringing people together and creating an unforgettable experience that resonates long after the last note fades.
Steely Dead is not just a band; it’s a musical experience that captures the hearts and souls of music lovers everywhere

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General On Sale: Friday, December 20th @ noon

Venue Presale: Thursday, December 19th @ noon

Doors 7PM // Show 8PM

Accessible seating is available throughout the venue. This event is all ages. All doors & showtimes subject to change. For more information, please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. For a sold out performance, you are able to return tickets to the waitlist. To do so, please email support@tixr.com and request your tickets be put on the waiting list.

Doors 7PM // Music 8PM

The English Beat's Website

The English Beat's Youtube

The English Beat's Spotify

The English Beat's Apple Music

English Beat / Dave Wakeling Biography:

The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's
unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all
over the world.

When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in
1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval. This set
the stage for a period of unbridled musical creativity, and thanks in large part to the Punk movement
and it's DIY approach to making music, artists like The Beat were able to speak out and speak their mind
on the news of the day, as in “Stand Down Margaret”, things that mattered to them and the youth
culture, as in “Get A Job”, and universal matters of the heart and soul, as in their classic hits “I Confess”
and “Save It For Later”.

The Beat first came to prominence as founding members of the British Two Tone Ska movement, with
their classic first album “Just Can't Stop It” fitting squarely in that genre. Along with their
contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, the band became an overnight sensation and
one of the most popular and influential bands of that movement.

However, band leader Dave Wakeling never felt constrained by the movement. The band crossed over
fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious
dance rhythm. The band's sound continued to evolve over their three studio albums, through the
General Public era (a band formed by Dave with The Beat’s toaster, Ranking Roger), and it has continued
its evolution with the forthcoming English Beat album “Here We Go Love”, a PledgeMusic crowd-funded
album set for a 2016 release, the band's first new album since 1982's “Special Beat Service”.

Consummate showman that he is, Dave Wakeling continues to keep The Beat alive and strong, touring
the world as The English Beat with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing all the hits of The Beat,
General Public, and songs from his new album “Here We Go Love”.

You just can’t stop The English Beat!

Louis “sirlou” Kahn
©2015-2024 Louis Kahn
Do Not Reprint Without Permission & Attribution

Doors 7PM // Music 8PM

The English Beat's Website

The English Beat's Youtube

The English Beat's Spotify

The English Beat's Apple Music

English Beat / Dave Wakeling Biography:

The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's
unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all
over the world.

When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in
1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval. This set
the stage for a period of unbridled musical creativity, and thanks in large part to the Punk movement
and it's DIY approach to making music, artists like The Beat were able to speak out and speak their mind
on the news of the day, as in “Stand Down Margaret”, things that mattered to them and the youth
culture, as in “Get A Job”, and universal matters of the heart and soul, as in their classic hits “I Confess”
and “Save It For Later”.

The Beat first came to prominence as founding members of the British Two Tone Ska movement, with
their classic first album “Just Can't Stop It” fitting squarely in that genre. Along with their
contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, the band became an overnight sensation and
one of the most popular and influential bands of that movement.

However, band leader Dave Wakeling never felt constrained by the movement. The band crossed over
fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious
dance rhythm. The band's sound continued to evolve over their three studio albums, through the
General Public era (a band formed by Dave with The Beat’s toaster, Ranking Roger), and it has continued
its evolution with the forthcoming English Beat album “Here We Go Love”, a PledgeMusic crowd-funded
album set for a 2016 release, the band's first new album since 1982's “Special Beat Service”.

Consummate showman that he is, Dave Wakeling continues to keep The Beat alive and strong, touring
the world as The English Beat with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing all the hits of The Beat,
General Public, and songs from his new album “Here We Go Love”.

You just can’t stop The English Beat!

Louis “sirlou” Kahn
©2015-2024 Louis Kahn
Do Not Reprint Without Permission & Attribution

Graham will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitars, and vocals), and Zach Djanikian (guitars, mandolin, drums, and vocals), performing favorites from across his sixty-year career.

About Graham Nash

Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He has seen rock history unfold at some of its seminal moments – from the launch of the British Invasion to the birth of the Laurel Canyon movement a year later. An extraordinary Grammy Award® winning renaissance artist – and self-described “simple man” – Nash was inducted twice into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, for his work with CSN and his work as a solo artist.

Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished in his long and multi-faceted career, stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of our lives for nearly six decades.

Nash’s remarkable body of work began with his contributions to the Hollies opus from 1964 to ’68, including “Stop Stop Stop,” and “On A Carousel,” among others.

The classic union of Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young) yielded songs that are lightning rods embedded in our DNA, starting with Nash’s “Marrakesh Express,” “Pre-Road Downs” and “Lady of the Island,” from the first Crosby, Stills & Nash LP and his iconic “Teach Your Children” and “Our House” from CSNY’s Déjà Vu.

Nash’s career as a solo artist took flight in 1971, beginning with two landmark albums, Songs For Beginners and Wild Tales which further showcased the depths of his abilities as a singer and songwriter, yielding such favorites as “Chicago/We Can Change the World” and “Military Madness”. His latest effort, “Now”, was released worldwide in May 2023.

WATCH GRAHAM NASH LIVE ON TOUR HERE

Graham will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitars, and vocals), and Zach Djanikian (guitars, mandolin, drums, and vocals), performing favorites from across his sixty-year career.

About Graham Nash

Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He has seen rock history unfold at some of its seminal moments – from the launch of the British Invasion to the birth of the Laurel Canyon movement a year later. An extraordinary Grammy Award® winning renaissance artist – and self-described “simple man” – Nash was inducted twice into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, for his work with CSN and his work as a solo artist.

Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished in his long and multi-faceted career, stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of our lives for nearly six decades.

Nash’s remarkable body of work began with his contributions to the Hollies opus from 1964 to ’68, including “Stop Stop Stop,” and “On A Carousel,” among others.

The classic union of Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young) yielded songs that are lightning rods embedded in our DNA, starting with Nash’s “Marrakesh Express,” “Pre-Road Downs” and “Lady of the Island,” from the first Crosby, Stills & Nash LP and his iconic “Teach Your Children” and “Our House” from CSNY’s Déjà Vu.

Nash’s career as a solo artist took flight in 1971, beginning with two landmark albums, Songs For Beginners and Wild Tales which further showcased the depths of his abilities as a singer and songwriter, yielding such favorites as “Chicago/We Can Change the World” and “Military Madness”. His latest effort, “Now”, was released worldwide in May 2023.

WATCH GRAHAM NASH LIVE ON TOUR HERE

RYAN ADAMS: HEARTBREAKER '25 WORLD TOUR

Click Here for Ryan Adams Spotify

Click Here for Ryan Adams YouTube

Ryan Adams has been praised as "one of rock's most talented songwriters” (SPIN). The 7-time Grammy-nominated artist has 22 studio albums to his name, accumulating in millions of sales. He has produced albums for esteemed musicians including Willie Nelson, Jesse Malin, Jenny Lewis and has collaborated with some of music’s most influential artists such as Weezer, Fall Out Boy, America and many more.

Ryan’s profound contributions to music have taken many different forms. From his songwriting, to his producing, to fronting the rock/alternative country band Whiskeytown, and forming, “Ryan Adams & The Cardinals,” his ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums is undeniable. Adams’ musical creativity was recognized early on and led to his NME Best Solo Artist win in both 2003 and 2004. In addition to his self-titled, double-Grammy-nominated 2014 album, Ryan’s catalog includes Heartbreaker, Ashes & Fire, Easy Tiger, Cold Roses, Jacksonville City Nights, Love Is Hell, his 2001 major label debut Gold, and more. ra-2.jpg Ryan’s artistry is not limited to his songwriting capabilities.

In 2009, he published Infinity Blues, a book of free verse poetry about his journey to self-realization, and Hello Sunshine, a collection of poems and short stories. Ryan’s passion for writing continues, and he is currently working on his first novel. His music has spanned multiple musical genres, and has been incorporated in film and television specials such as Judd Apatow’s top grossing production Bridesmaids, This is 40, popular HBO TV series’ True Blood and Felicity, and his song, ‘Stay Alive’ appeared in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller.

In November 2014, Ryan performed a two-night engagement at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, which turned into a critically acclaimed live album on PAX-AM records, a label specifically for his music releases. Ryan is widely known for his powerful shows performed all over the world and regarded for his prolific songwriting. He has been praised by many music icons including Noel Gallagher, Taylor Swift and the legend Elton John, who described him as the “fabulous one.” Adams currently resides in Los Angeles, California with his five cats, typewriter, and coffee machine.

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Doors 7PM / Show 8PM

Orchestra is fully reserved and seated. Orchestra Reserved Seating.

Mezzanine is fully reserved and seated.

General Admission is standing room only.

Accessible seating is available throughout the venue. This event is all ages. All doors & showtimes subject to change. For more information, please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. For a sold out performance, you are able to return tickets to the waitlist. To do so, please email support@tixr.com and request your tickets be put on the waiting list.

RYAN ADAMS: HEARTBREAKER '25 WORLD TOUR

Click Here for Ryan Adams Spotify

Click Here for Ryan Adams YouTube

Ryan Adams has been praised as "one of rock's most talented songwriters” (SPIN). The 7-time Grammy-nominated artist has 22 studio albums to his name, accumulating in millions of sales. He has produced albums for esteemed musicians including Willie Nelson, Jesse Malin, Jenny Lewis and has collaborated with some of music’s most influential artists such as Weezer, Fall Out Boy, America and many more.

Ryan’s profound contributions to music have taken many different forms. From his songwriting, to his producing, to fronting the rock/alternative country band Whiskeytown, and forming, “Ryan Adams & The Cardinals,” his ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums is undeniable. Adams’ musical creativity was recognized early on and led to his NME Best Solo Artist win in both 2003 and 2004. In addition to his self-titled, double-Grammy-nominated 2014 album, Ryan’s catalog includes Heartbreaker, Ashes & Fire, Easy Tiger, Cold Roses, Jacksonville City Nights, Love Is Hell, his 2001 major label debut Gold, and more. ra-2.jpg Ryan’s artistry is not limited to his songwriting capabilities.

In 2009, he published Infinity Blues, a book of free verse poetry about his journey to self-realization, and Hello Sunshine, a collection of poems and short stories. Ryan’s passion for writing continues, and he is currently working on his first novel. His music has spanned multiple musical genres, and has been incorporated in film and television specials such as Judd Apatow’s top grossing production Bridesmaids, This is 40, popular HBO TV series’ True Blood and Felicity, and his song, ‘Stay Alive’ appeared in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller.

In November 2014, Ryan performed a two-night engagement at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, which turned into a critically acclaimed live album on PAX-AM records, a label specifically for his music releases. Ryan is widely known for his powerful shows performed all over the world and regarded for his prolific songwriting. He has been praised by many music icons including Noel Gallagher, Taylor Swift and the legend Elton John, who described him as the “fabulous one.” Adams currently resides in Los Angeles, California with his five cats, typewriter, and coffee machine.

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Doors 7PM / Show 8PM

Orchestra is fully reserved and seated. Orchestra Reserved Seating.

Mezzanine is fully reserved and seated.

General Admission is standing room only.

Accessible seating is available throughout the venue. This event is all ages. All doors & showtimes subject to change. For more information, please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. For a sold out performance, you are able to return tickets to the waitlist. To do so, please email support@tixr.com and request your tickets be put on the waiting list.

RYAN ADAMS: HEARTBREAKER '25 WORLD TOUR

Click Here for Ryan Adams Spotify

Click Here for Ryan Adams YouTube

Ryan Adams has been praised as "one of rock's most talented songwriters” (SPIN). The 7-time Grammy-nominated artist has 22 studio albums to his name, accumulating in millions of sales. He has produced albums for esteemed musicians including Willie Nelson, Jesse Malin, Jenny Lewis and has collaborated with some of music’s most influential artists such as Weezer, Fall Out Boy, America and many more.

Ryan’s profound contributions to music have taken many different forms. From his songwriting, to his producing, to fronting the rock/alternative country band Whiskeytown, and forming, “Ryan Adams & The Cardinals,” his ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums is undeniable. Adams’ musical creativity was recognized early on and led to his NME Best Solo Artist win in both 2003 and 2004. In addition to his self-titled, double-Grammy-nominated 2014 album, Ryan’s catalog includes Heartbreaker, Ashes & Fire, Easy Tiger, Cold Roses, Jacksonville City Nights, Love Is Hell, his 2001 major label debut Gold, and more. ra-2.jpg Ryan’s artistry is not limited to his songwriting capabilities.

In 2009, he published Infinity Blues, a book of free verse poetry about his journey to self-realization, and Hello Sunshine, a collection of poems and short stories. Ryan’s passion for writing continues, and he is currently working on his first novel. His music has spanned multiple musical genres, and has been incorporated in film and television specials such as Judd Apatow’s top grossing production Bridesmaids, This is 40, popular HBO TV series’ True Blood and Felicity, and his song, ‘Stay Alive’ appeared in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller.

In November 2014, Ryan performed a two-night engagement at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, which turned into a critically acclaimed live album on PAX-AM records, a label specifically for his music releases. Ryan is widely known for his powerful shows performed all over the world and regarded for his prolific songwriting. He has been praised by many music icons including Noel Gallagher, Taylor Swift and the legend Elton John, who described him as the “fabulous one.” Adams currently resides in Los Angeles, California with his five cats, typewriter, and coffee machine.

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Doors 7PM / Show 8PM

Orchestra is fully reserved and seated. Orchestra Reserved Seating.

Mezzanine is fully reserved and seated.

General Admission is standing room only.

Accessible seating is available throughout the venue. This event is all ages. All doors & showtimes subject to change. For more information, please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. For a sold out performance, you are able to return tickets to the waitlist. To do so, please email support@tixr.com and request your tickets be put on the waiting list.

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Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Day’s warm tenor voice “soars into uttering, high registers, but also grates with real, pleading grit,” as one critic put it. A native of Bangor, Maine, Day began playing piano at age ve and guitar at age 12. By 15, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school, Day became a xture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote, nanced and released his rst effort, Australia, which was named Best Debut Album at the 2001 Boston Music Awards. Day began experimenting with effects pedals and loop-sampling techniques as he performed, layering live percussion with vocal harmonies and guitar parts to become a veritable one-man band. He went on to sell over 30,000 copies of Australia as he navigated the independent music scene and continued to hone his craft. After signing with Epic Records, Day released his major-label debut, Stop All The World Now, and hit the road to support it. Since the release of this ground breaking album 20years ago, featuring 4x platinum single "Collide", Howie Day continues to astound audiences with his everlasting music. Two additional studio albums (Sound The Alarm, Lanterns) and his incredible live show will no doubt cultivate life changing and poignant moments for people around the world for many years to come.

Doors 7:30PM // Music 8:30PM

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Using the Grateful Dead songbook as a springboard for reinterpretation and as inspiration to create original material, the musicians in the Terrapin Family Band are inspired as much by one another as they were by the diverse group of influences that they brought to the table. As a result, the music conveys friendship, respect, warmth, spontaneous conversation and companionship for listeners and performers alike. Originally formed from shows at Phil Lesh's Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA, in 2012, the Terrapin Family Band began as the venue's official house band. Terrapin Crossroads' constant shows, often featuring Phil, created an opportunity for the musicians of Terrapin Crossroads to perform together and with a diverse cast of visiting musicians. Through playing in this setting, the band grew into a richly nuanced and fun group, weaving the classics with obscure covers and fresh original music to create a unique musical tapestry. The band went through many editions throughout the years, but always lay on the foundation of Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Alex Koford, & Jason Crosby. Around their prolific individual musical output, they would always come back together as members of the TFB. Beginning at the Brooklyn Bowl in late 2013 the band often featured Eric Krasno, as a guest, a friend, and now as a member of the band. A communal bond brought the band members back together in 2022 - a real need to make music together again. Over time, the group’s music has developed organically, merging and fusing each musician’s influences into a hard-charging sound rooted in the communal/collective, telepathic, exploratory spirit of the Grateful Dead. This is a new twist on the band, and we are excited to see where it takes us. What began as a house band for Phil’s Terrapin Crossroads has turned into something much more, and we're excited to take the unique Terrapin Family Band sound into this next era as they explore new musical grounds.

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The Wallflowers

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General On Sale: Friday, December 13 @ 10:00 AM PT

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Doors 7PM // Show 8PM

Accessible seating is available throughout the venue. This event is all ages. All doors & showtimes subject to change. For more information, please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. For a sold out performance, you are able to return tickets to the waitlist. To do so, please email support@tixr.com and request your tickets be put on the waiting list.

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General On Sale: Friday, December 13 @ 10:00 AM PT

Venue Presale: Thursday, December 12th @ 10AM PT

Doors 7PM // Show 8PM

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Matisyahu

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Creativity is like a fire in a fireplace: You have to tend it or it will go out. For nearly two decades, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his sound, melding genres, and testing the limits of the musical traditions that have inspired him. His latest release, Hold The Fire, and its leadoff single “Fireproof” takes inspiration from a fire dream inspired by Matisyahu's Old Testament religion, which has meant so much to his spiritual and creative life since his recording career began in 2004 and his breakout track "King Without a Crown" blasted into the Billboard charts in 2005. In a roundabout
way, those same Old Testament roots springboarded Matisyahu's music career.
Growing up outside New York City, the young Matthew Miller followed jam bands like
Phish and the Grateful Dead. Then, in Bob Marley and reggae, he found that the
messaging of Rastafarianism was sourced in part from that same Old Testament. The
sound that emerged on his first albums—including his first two studio releases as well
as 2005's Gold-certified Live at Stubb's—embraced both the spirit of reggae and his
spirituality and roots in Judaism. Buoyed by hits like "King Without a Crown," albums like
the Grammy-nominated and Billboard No.1-ranked Youth in 2006, and the Gold-certified

2009 antiwar hit "One Day" (streamed over 150 million times on Spotify alone), he toured extensively through the second half of the aughts with a high-energy stage show that has since grown to include more improvisation. All the while his music expanded into a shapeshifting collision of reggae, hip-hop, alt rock and boldly inventive pop. Today, he continues to be inspired by evolving musical trends, finding linkages and loops between eras and genres. Matisyahu's spirituality has evolved in parallel with his music, though his Jewish heritage remains a central theme throughout his life and music. The new EP, Hold The Fire (out February 2024), also finds him reflecting on celebrity and artistic success. For Matisyahu, “the unbelievable and miraculous feeling of being connected to our people” is what keeps the creative fire alight.

Electric Kif

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Electric Kif are a Miami-based power quartet that explore the boundaries between rock, jazz fusion and electronic drum & bass.  Made up of bassist Rodrigo Zambrano, keyboardist Jason Matthews, drummer Armando Lopez and guitarist Eric Escanes, Electric Kif  have garnered attention of the live music scene for their eclectic take on groove and their own brand of 'post-nuclear music’.  Their latest album, ReThink, was released in the fall of  2024.  

Appearances include Rochester International Jazz Festival, Ground Up Music Festival, Bear Creek Festival, Miami Downtown Jazz Festival, Hullaween, Suwannee Rising Festival, Shakori Hills Festival, Hometeam Festival and more. They have performed with Aaron Parks, Cory Wong, Snarky Puppy, Jojo Mayer/Nerve, Stanley Jordan, Ghost Note, Adam Deitch, Cory Henry, Roosevelt Collier, Nth Power, Tauk, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Motet, Marco Benevento,  and more.

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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.

Since the release of his critically-acclaimed debut album 'Gone Wanderin’', Greene has built an enduring audience through a relentless touring schedule with the likes of BB King, Mark Knopfler, Susan Tedeschi, and Taj Mahal. He played lead guitar with The Black Crowes on their Layin’ Down With #13 World Tour, recorded and toured with Trigger Hippy - his supergroup with Joan Osborne - and in the last four years performed over 300 shows of his own, all while continuing to record and release his solo work. Greene is a frequent member of Phil Lesh & Friends, and sits in with countless other artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band, Govt Mule, Mississippi All-Stars, Amy Helm, Steve Earle, and Bob Weir.

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“Why see a show when you can BE the show!”

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited!

So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! - all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

This time, Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: “Hallelujah”: An EPIC Anthems Sing-Along!

EPIC anthems unite the world and are the soundtrack to our lives. And there is none more EPIC than Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” When a room, filled with hundreds (thousands?!) of strangers, starts to harmonize, you’ll feel it deep in your soul. And that’s not all! Get ready to sing your way through the greatest songs of all-time; from Leonard and Joni, to Whitney and Shania, you’ll wanna SING them all!

Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. Now it’s your turn to SING!, so grab your friends, get your tickets and we’ll C! you there! #NeverStopSinging

Doors 7PM // Music 7:30PM

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Midnight North

“Wanderer shine on high/Brightest star in the midnight sky/Swing down low, the night so black/Ace of diamonds in the zodiac” “Jupiter” (lyrics by Robert Hunter)

Midnight North takes its cue from the fertile Bay Area music scene. Formed in early 2012 by singer/songwriters Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, whose harmonies came as naturally as the initial songs, along with bassist Connor O’Sullivan. The band’s current-day lineup was completed when drummer/banjo player Nathan Graham came aboard after a chance meeting at a benefit concert in Philadelphia in 2016 following the release of its third, and breakthrough, album, Under the Lights, in 2017. In the early days, the group was able to grow as a unit thanks to an association with Lesh’s family venue, Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California.

Diamonds in the Zodiac - on the Americana Vibes label - is Midnight North’s fifth studio album (along with three live discs), representing a continuation of the musical direction on 2021’s There’s Always a Story. The title comes from the unearthed Robert Hunter lyrics for “Jupiter,” one of two extended tracks on an album -- the other, Grahame’s opening “Questions.” Other than those two, Diamonds is increasingly song-oriented and steeped in bluegrass, country, soul, blues, funk, jazz and gospel – a true Americana melting pot. 

It also turned into a real, second-generation family affair, as it was produced by the band’s dear friend Amy Helm, daughter of The Band’s Levon Helm and singer/songwriter Libby Titus, and features Grahame’s dad Phil and brother Brian. “Things have come full circle in that it was meeting Amy and Levon Helm at a Ramble in the Barn that gave my parents the inspiration to open Terrapin Crossroads, and having Terrapin was so instrumental in the band’s development. And now Amy produced this album and shepherded these songs to their ultimate form,” said Grahame. 

Diamonds was mixed by D. James Goodwin, who has worked with such luminaries as Bob Weir, the Hold Steady, The National, Goose, and Bonny Light Horseman among many others. Micah Nelson, aka Particle Kid, and Willie’s son, did the honors on the album cover artwork, using acrylic paint mixed with floetrol poured on wood. 

Recorded at Dave Schools’ (Widespread Panic) Spacecamp in Occidental, California, Diamond in the Zodiac’s 10 tracks represent a truly collaborative effort, featuring band members playing different instruments and many friends & collaborators stopping by the studio to contribute to the music and the vibe. Phil & Brian Lesh, Jason Crosby, and TJ Kanczuzewski all contributed significant moments, and all of the focus was on pulling the best version of the song out of the ensemble.

“What’s unique about this band is we have two lead writers in Grahame and I, with very different approaches,” says Elliott. “I’ve always been more in the singer/songwriter mold, while Grahame comes from the jam band ethos of extending things. I feel Grahame has really evolved as a songwriter on this record, where a song like ‘Questions’ is more lyrically driven.”

Grahame acknowledges taking his cues on the track from listening to the audiobook of Jeff Tweedy’s “How to Write One Song” in writing “Questions.” “Elliott recommended it to me during the pandemic, and that’s the song that came out of it. His idea in the book was just to start and finish one song and not worry about a whole repertoire.”

Elliott based the piano-driven “The Colors Here,” the first single – which features Phil Lesh on bass, Jason Crosby on violin, and producer Amy Helm on harmony vocals – on memories of tornadoes in her Midwest Chicago childhood along with the Judy Garland movie of Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz,” where the screen goes from black-and-white to technicolor when Dorothy finds she’s not in Kansas anymore.

“It’s all about how suffering through a major tragedy can open the door to your salvation,” explains Elliott. “You can find beauty on the other side. There’s always hope.”

Grahame acknowledges the influence of Grateful Dead albums like Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty on his “Back to California,” another early track which has the warm country flavor of the Allman Brothers’ “Sweet Melissa.” “Back to California” features backing vocals from the entire choir of the band and extended family of musicians who were at the studio that day, including Phil Lesh, Amy Helm, and touring keyboard player TJ Kanczuzewski. The song first appeared in a very different form on Under the Lights.

“The Under the Lights album was written right after the first time we’d been out in the world as a band on tour,” says Grahame. “It felt like we could claim some of that classic rock and roll imagery of troubadours on the road eating up the miles. Even though it’s a younger me who wrote those lyrics, they seem to fit the themes of this record too. We changed the key and updated the feel, and it feels like it finally fits musically with where the band is now. It has become one of my favorite songs to play live, and I’m thrilled that this version is on the record.”

Nathan’s “Walk the Runway” offers an East Coast perspective. It’s a story about falling in love with the bartender at an unnamed New York haunt, revealed by the band to be Fanelli’s “at the corner of Prince.” “Old Country”, written by Brian Lesh and featuring his harmony vocals and mandolin playing, is a folk song in which he asks, “Won’t you see me sitting there/Grinning at the moon?” under Nathan & Connor’s driving country groove.

Other musical flavors include the funky “Round & Round”, with Jason Crosby tickling the ivories and Connor’s driving funk bassline pushing the action (and which Elliott co-wrote with Grahame while jamming on her ‘70s Wurlitzer), and the plaintive “In the Sunrise,” in which Elliott shows off her vocals – equal parts Janis Joplin’s primal scream, Bonnie Raitt’s soulful ache and Brandi Carlile’s naked vulnerability.

The epic centerpiece of the album, and the piece de resistance for Deadheads, is undoubtedly “Jupiter” – featuring Phil on bass and Brian on harmony vocals – which harks back to Phil Lesh & Friends’ “Planet Jams” of some 20 years ago, the Quintet with guitarists Warren Haynes and Jimmy Herring, keyboardist Rob Barraco and drummer John Molo.

“I grew up watching that lineup in my early teens through high school, when that band was really cooking,” said Grahame. “They often wrote with Bob [Hunter] at the time for the Phil & Friends album There & Back Again and other projects, and the lyrics to ‘Jupiter’ come from that time. My dad never put the lyrics to the music he wrote, and at some point passed them along to me, and a few years ago I wrote music to the lyrics. I didn’t change any of the words.”

“Hunter very much meant for the words to speak for themselves,” says Grahame. “I always think of the clip from the Long Strange Trip movie where they asked him to explain the lyrics to ‘Dark Star’, and he responded by reciting the lyrics and then saying, ‘what is unclear about that? I mean, it says what it means.’”

With its top-flight pedigree, Midnight North is intent on carrying the torch for this distinctly American music from one generation to the next. “Songlines” sums up the idea of a group of individuals putting their unique experiences into the common thread of music. Elliott and Amy join their voices together, singing, “Pass the lyric down to a troubled heart/A broken choir sings to light up the dark.”

“It’s a generational thing,” acknowledges Grahame. “It’s about what’s passed down to us and what we pass on. The verses are about different people in the dark needing the light, and that’s where they get it, from families and friends.”

Elliott’s “A Great Farewell” brings the album to a suitable close. It’s about starting over, trying new things, but never forgetting what got us here in the first place. “I guess we’ll repeat the same mistakes/Knowing nothing’s going to change,” she sings, adding, “There’s a light out there/If we’re open to the spark.”

Diamonds in the Zodiac shows not even the sky is the limit for Midnight North.

“The songs and the community are the pillars holding this up,” says Lesh, who has toured with his father as a member of Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Family Band and Phil Lesh & Friends. “We’re so thankful to be part of this scene. This music is timeless.”

Colin Hay

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“I’m deeply grateful for the life I have,” says Colin Hay, “and I think my natural tendency has always been towards optimism and humor. Lately, though, I’ve had to be more intentional about it. I’ve had to actively seek out the positive, to let new rays of hope shine on some seemingly dark situations.”

That’s precisely what Hay does with his extraordinary new solo album, Now And The Evermore, facing down struggle, loss, and even his own mortality with grit and wit at every turn. Written and recorded in Hay’s adopted hometown of Los Angeles, the collection is a defiantly joyful celebration of life and love, one that insists on finding silver linings and reasons to smile. That’s not to say the record deludes itself about the realities of our modern world, but rather that it consistently chooses to respond to pain with beauty and doubt with wonder.

The music on Now And The Evermore (Lazy Eye/Compass Records) is vibrant and animated, brimming with fanciful melodies, lush orchestration, and even a guest appearance from Ringo Starr, who kicks the whole thing off with a signature drum fill. Hay’s performances are likewise buoyant and full of life, drawing on vintage pop charm, pub rock muscle, and folk sincerity to forge a sound that’s at once playful and profound, clever and compassionate, whimsical and earnest. At its most basic level, Now And The Evermore offers a deeply personal acknowledgement of the relentless march of time, but zoom out and you’ll see that Hay’s contemplations of identity and eternity are in fact broader reflections on our shared humanity, on letting go of dead weight and reaching for the light no matter how dark things may get.

“It’s a troubling and confounding and ever-inspiring world that we live in,” he muses. “I’m lucky to be able to wander downstairs and try to make some sense of it, at least to myself.”

Born in Scotland, Hay moved with his family as a teenager to Australia, where he first came to international fame with seminal ’80s hitmakers Men At Work. While the band would reach the heights of stardom—they took home a GRAMMY Award for Best New Artist and sold more than 30 million records worldwide on the strength of #1 singles like “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down Under”—by 1985, they’d called it quits and gone their separate ways. Hay released his solo debut the following year and, over the course of the next three-and-a-half decades, went on to record twelve more critically acclaimed studio albums that would help establish him as one of his generation’s most hardworking and reliable craftsmen. Rolling Stone praised his “witty, hooky pop” tunes, while NPR’s World Café lauded his “distinctive voice,” and late night hosts from David Letterman and Craig Ferguson to Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel have all welcomed him for performances.

Over the course of his remarkable solo career, Hay developed a reputation as a gifted raconteur with serious comedy chops, and his frequent appearances at LA’s Largo club helped garner him a legion of fans in the entertainment world. Among them was actor/director Zach Braff, who called Hay’s mix of heartfelt songwriting and hilarious storytelling “one of the most amazing things I had ever seen.” Braff would go on to feature Hay’s music prominently in the GRAMMY-winning soundtrack for Garden State and invite him to appear as himself on the hit series Scrubs, which helped introduce his music to a whole new generation of listeners.

On top of his rigorous schedule as a solo artist, Hay has also managed to tour the world several times over with Ringo Starr & His All–Star Band, release an audiobook of Aesop’s Fables, star in the award-winning documentary Waiting For My Real Life, and even provide the voice for Fergus Flamingo in Disney’s The Wild.

“When the pandemic hit, I was forced to stay put for the first time in years,” Hay recalls. “It was horrendous every day to watch the news and see so many people struggling, but even so, musical ideas were creeping into my head, so I followed where they led and embraced the freedom that came with sitting still for a change.”

With no tour dates on the horizon, Hay allowed himself to slow things down and work at a different pace than he was used to. For the first time in his career, he had several uninterrupted months to work continuously with his longtime friend and collaborator Michael Georgiades, and the two began penning a series of gorgeous, thoughtful tracks that would eventually form the framework of Now And The Evermore.

“It seemed like we tapped into some kind of creative vein that just felt good,” Hay explains. “Even when I thought we had enough material for a record, I just kept writing on my own because the songs kept presenting themselves to me.”

Hay took his time in the studio, too, going in alone at first to record basic tracks and then building up the tunes up around his core vocal and guitar performances. While he enlisted a handful of collaborators—including Georgiades, Compass Records co–founder/bassist Garry West, Cuban guitarist/tres master San Miguel Perez, wife and singer/songwriter Cecilia Noël, and drummer Greg Bissonette (Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth)—Hay tackled the majority of the work on his own until it was time to bring in keyboardist and string arranger Fred Kron, who helped flesh out the music with sweeping orchestration, which was recorded and produced by West at the Compass studio in Nashville.

“Once we started to put the strings on it, that’s when it felt like everything really came together,” says Hay. “There started to be this sense of beauty and grandeur to the music, this sense of romance and possibility.”

That romance and possibility lays at the heart of Now And The Evermore, which opens with the bittersweet title track. Lilting and jaunty, the song (which features Starr on drums) makes peace with life’s transience, accepting the fate that ultimately awaits us all and committing to make the most of what little time we’ve got. “Goodbye to the life we knew / Don’t save it till the end,” Hay sings, balancing faith and fatalism in equal measure. “It could be me, it could be you / Or some old long lost friend.”

“I think this pandemic made people recognize that we won’t be around forever,” he explains. “If there’s something you want to say to someone, some love you want to express, then you should do it now because you never know when your number’s up.”

Learning to live in the present is a recurring theme on the album. The sunny “Love Is Everywhere” mixes rootsy guitars and gospel harmonies as it reminds us that there’s always joy and gratitude to be found if we’re willing to seek it out, while the soaring “Into The Bright Lights” (written by Chris Trapper) waltzes its way to cinematic heights as it refuses to surrender to darkness and despair, and the playful “Sea Of Always” tips its cap to Roy Orbison and The Beatles as it casts away the trappings and distractions that all too often drag us down. “Sold my rings / Cut the strings / And said goodbye to sorrow,” Hay sings. “Close my eyes as I fly / A different sky to follow.”

“A lot of these songs involve different ways of thinking about the unknowable,” he reflects. “I find solace in nature and I often reach for those sorts of metaphors—the sea, the sky, mountains, rivers—when I’m trying to wrap my head around it all.”

Indeed, the unknowable looms large on the record. The loss of Hay’s parents informs the mesmerizing “Starfish and Unicorns,” which wrestles with the lingering pain and loneliness that comes with the end of a complicated relationship, as well as the Celtic-tinged “All I See Is You,” which chases after a past it can never get back. The deceptively breezy melody of “Agatha Bell,” meanwhile, disguises an eerie murder ballad that raises more questions than it answers, and the bright, punchy horns of “A Man Without A Name” wraps the never-ending search for self in an air of celebration. But it’s perhaps the album closer “When Does The End Begin?” that confronts the unknowable most directly, with Hay singing, “We’re following the rising moon / When darkness falls it will be none too soon / We’re passing all the loved and lost / Don’t want to look back and count the cost.”

“I’m approaching 70 now,” he explains, “and it’s clear to me that I’m in the home stretch. I don’t feel any fear or a resignation about it, though, just an urgency to say the things I need to say and do the things I need to do.”

Who knows what happens when we die? Perhaps our consciousness lingers on long after we leave our bodies. Perhaps the curtains simply close and the show ends for good. Regardless, Now And The Evermore reminds us that we’re all alive right here, right now. For Colin Hay, that’s plenty to smile about.

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Doors 7PM / Show 8PM

Accessible seating is available throughout the venue. This event is all ages. All doors & showtimes subject to change. For more information, please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. For a sold out performance, you are able to return tickets to the waitlist. To do so, please email support@tixr.com and request your tickets be put on the waiting list.

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