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Etran de L'AÏr

3 concerts

Etran de L’Aïr (“the Stars of the Aïr”) are based in Agadez, Northern Niger. Part of the region’s electric guitar scene known as “desert blues,” they’re among Agadez’s longest-playing groups on the local gig circuit.

Sylvan Esso

35 concerts

Sylvan Esso, the Durham, NC electropop duo of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, blends folk harmonies with electronic soundscapes. Known for "Coffee" and "Hey Mami," their Grammy-nominated albums like "What Now" and "Free Love," along with "No Rules Sandy," showcase their distinctive style. They are celebrated for captivating live performances and diverse collaborations.

Soul Glo

14 concerts

Soul Glo worked in an unfinished warehouse on drum tones for their full-length Diaspora Problems, produced largely independently from 2016–2021. Demo and tracking were handled by bassist GG and engineer Evan Bernard; final tracks were recorded summer 2021.

Fenne Lily

3 concerts

Bristol-born Fenne blends candid indie folk with bright, introspective lyrics. Known for her evocative style, she’s collaborated with Jay Som, Christian Lee Hutson, and Katy Kirby.

Wilco

2 concerts

Formed in 1994 by Uncle Tupelo’s Jeff Tweedy, alt-country-turned-indie rock band Wilco broke through with Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and earned acclaim for eclectic albums like Being There and Summerteeth. Their expanded deluxe Foxtrot won a 2023 Grammy.

Young Fresh Fellows

1 concert

Seattle's Young Fresh Fellows, formed in the early 1980s, craft engaging alternative rock, pop-rock, and garage music. Known for their witty lyrics and energetic sound, popular songs include "Amy Grant" and "Rock 'n' Roll Pest Control". Their album "Loft" features collaborations with artists like Neko Case. The band enjoys a cult following and critical acclaim. Scott McCaughey also contributed to R.E.M.

Ratboys

9 concerts

Ratboys are a four-piece Chicago band led by vocalist/lyricist Julia Steiner. Their sixth studio album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair (first for New West Records), spans power-pop and post-country, featuring “Just Want You to Know the Truth.”

Dry Cleaning

2 concerts

South London's Dry Cleaning formed in 2017, crafting post-punk with Florence Shaw's distinctive spoken-word vocals and witty, observational lyrics. Their sound features angular guitars and motorik riffs. Notable albums include "New Long Leg," "Stumpwork," and "Secret Love." "Stumpwork" earned a Grammy for Best Recording Package. Known for tracks like "Scratchcard Lanyard" and "Magic of Meghan."

Water From Your Eyes

NYC duo Water From Your Eyes—Nate Amos (This Is Lorelei) & Rachel Brown (thanks for coming)—genre-hopping alt rock with sci‑fi, Y2K flair. Song: “One Small Step”.

Nick Lowe

Born in Kent, England, Nick Lowe is a pub-rock/punk/new wave pioneer; Stiff Records “Basher” producer (Costello, Damned); Rockpile with Dave Edmunds; hits “Cruel to Be Kind,” “Breaking Glass.”

Los Straitjackets

Nashville’s masked Lucha Libre instrumental rockers: surf/twang reverb à la Ventures/Dale. Collabs Nick Lowe, Raul Malo; backed Eddy Clearwater—Grammy-nod.

Joanna Sternberg

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Hailu Mergia

Ethiopian keyboardist/accordionist who led Addis Ababa’s Walias Band, blending funk, jazz & tradition; moved to Washington, DC; rediscovered via Awesome Tapes from Africa.

John Hodgman

John Hodgman, born in Brookline, Massachusetts, is an American author, actor, and humorist. Known for his droll persona, he gained fame as the "PC" in Apple's "Get a Mac" ads and as a "Resident Expert" on The Daily Show. A New York Times bestselling author, his works include "The Areas of My Expertise" trilogy, "Vacationland," and "Medallion Status". He hosts the popular "Judge John Hodgman" podcast.

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