The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis

Apr 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM · Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington, KY Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington, KY

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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.

James Brandon Lewis

New York tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis blends jazz with hip-hop/funk; hailed by The Guardian & Pitchfork for fierce, exploratory sound; trio w/ Chad Taylor & Josh Werner.