JJUUJJUU

Event Details

Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+

JJUUJJUU

Formation and Early Work

In 2011, after ten years of touring as a bass player, Pirrone borrowed an SG and a DL4 and began his exploration of recording loop-based music. JJUUJJUU's debut release, 2013's FRST EP, and subsequent stand-alone single, Bleck, began to build excitement about the project.

Touring and Evolution

Throughout this period, the lineup and instrumentation of JJUUJJUU moved in step with the project's ethos of ephemera and flux. JJUUJJUU continued to tour in several different configurations with Pirrone at their center, sharing stages with Claypool Lennon Delirium, Tortoise, Allah-Las, Temples, Tinariwen, and others.

Debut Album and Collaborations

Over the next several years, Pirrone recorded in various spaces around California to document the songs that would eventually make up JJUUJJUU's debut LP, Zionic Mud. The album's release was accompanied by alternate versions of the tracks remixed or reimagined by many of the band's notable supporters including J Mascis, jennylee of Warpaint, Liars, Metz, and Autolux.

Tours and Festivals

In support of Zionic Mud, JJUUJJUU toured opening for Primus, Mastodon, Kikagaku Moyo, Earthless and festivals including Pickathon, Nelsonville, M3F, and more.

Recent Recordings

Pirrone and company recorded two follow-ups to 2018's Zionic Mud in the spring of 2020. With extra time on his hands, Pirrone taught himself how to record and then sent tracks to long-time band members Ian Gibbs and Joseph Assef. The tracks were sent around to Boogarins, Alex Edkins (Metz), and additional friends to be revealed soon. The band eventually wound up at Rancho De La Luna and put finishing touches on the record with Dave Catching and Jon Russo.

Age Restriction

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event and will not be eligible for a refund. Make sure to bring a valid ID.