Minus the Bear and The Messthetics

Nov 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM · 9:30 CLUB, Washington, DC 9:30 CLUB, Washington, DC

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Minus the Bear

Seattle alt/indie rock band Minus the Bear formed in 2001, known for looped beats and mathy finger-tapped guitars. Released six albums including Menos el Oso, Planet of Ice (their first Billboard 200 entry), and Infinity Overhead. Retired in 2018 after Fair Enough EP.

The Messthetics

The Messthetics formed in Washington, D.C., in 2016, featuring Fugazi rhythm section Brendan Canty and Joe Lally alongside guitarist Anthony Pirog. They later collaborated with jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, releasing an acclaimed self-titled album on Impulse! and the follow-up Deface The Currency.