"Alex & The Moondaze is a band of talented multi-instrumentalists and longtime real-life friends led by songwriter Alex Tighe. Their music carries an influence of mid-century cosmic American music meshed with mellow grooves, tight beats and lush harmonies. With their third full-length album, this band has been making waves…

FBI PRESS RELEASE: A UFO recently shot down over Wonder Valley contained guitars, a drum set, theramin, conga drum, saxophone, tamborine, hula hoop and a megaphone. Recent alien sightings have been reported all over the Hi-Desert… from the JT Trading Post to the Palms. These extraterrestrial hooligans have not only been witnessed…

Alma Sangre is an eclectic original act unlike anything you have seen. Combining inventive Latin guitar and Spanish lyrics accompanied with flamenco dance, this husband and wife team are on to something special all while honoring their Mexican and Cuban roots.

The band features singer/guitarist Antonio Aguilar…

Powerhouse trio in Austin, Texas. Formed in 2013 by vocalist-guitarist and songwriter Lindsey Mackin, joined by Derek Vaughan Nunez Strahan on bass, and Nick Cornetti on the drums. The 2015 debut album Watermelon Summer came out thundering in the Texas heat spooky and swirling. Annabelle Chairlegs quickly became a local favorite…

Asher Moss known for his visual art work is now bringing the sound of his visuals to music, making a unique blend of classic shoegaze type sounds with electronic elements merged to create a special feeling in the music. 

A sonic boom of ripping grooves and soaring strings, rooted in its members musical journeys and adventures around the world. Sonic stories and sonorities collide in this eclectic off-the-beaten-path musical mix, merging urban and village music styles, percussive strings and irresistible rhythms into both original music and…

Bane's World is a dreamy indie rock band that was formed in Long Beach, California. Their music is characterized by hazy, lo-fi guitar riffs, lush synthesizers and Blanchard's melodic and introspective lyrics. Bane's World has gained a reputation for their captivating live performances, which often feature a full band with…

"Cue up Budwig's melancholy brand of folk-rock 'n' soul, close your eyes and transport yourself to the OK's well-worn dance floor. It's a trip worth taking." 1859, Oregon’s Magazine

Bird Brain is a rare acoustic trio built around chemistry, simplicity, and great songs. Formed by chance on the streets of Los Angeles, the group brings together Brian Brady on acoustic guitar, Robin “Bird” Torrence on percussion, and Steven James on upright bass. After meeting while busking in Larchmont Village, the three…

Jazz and acoustic folk-pop-Latin swing violin and piano mix

"BOMBSHELTER ALLEY BAND
has the attitude of fierce squirrels at a midnite dive bar. The lovely lyrics are balanced by a driving rock and roll force that multiplies itself in your head with the intention to incite gleeful dancing. This band will bring out the best in you."

"Chris Alley
guitar vocals and song…

Brad Byrd is a name that you have likely heard over the years. Whether it be from consistent new music releases, syncs in popular TV shows & (two songs are already part of major films coming out in 2022), to radio play (legendary LA radio DJ Nic Harcourt has been spinning Byrd’s in rotation for years), to national and regional…

Calypso is Aeydra's newest supperclub concept inspired by her recent travels and obsession with Greek Mythology, in particular, Homer's famed poems, the Iliad and Odyssey. From early musical NorCal beginnings to her days as a private chef in Los Angeles while writing and performing music throughout Topanga Canyon and the…

Cocovera was formed in 2018 by Janelle Leigh Obert and Alejandra Robles Luna in Downtown Los Angeles because Robles Luna wanted to explore other instruments beyond the drums. Obert and Robles Luna released their sophomore album at the height of the pandemic, but unfortunately their tour was cancelled. The world stopped, but…

With its grungy guitars and raspy vocals, Cody White & The Easy Ride make the music of outlaws; songs for lovers on the run and cowboys pounding on the bar. The guitars burn with ragged glory; just back-to-basics Telecaster tones laced with gritty fuzz pedals. "Subtle Songs of Freedom" is a raw record, there’s no pretense, no…

5 members of local musicians that have lived in the desert their whole lives.

Daveed is a Mexican born, Independent Musician from Southern California. Best known for his energetic performances filled with intricate guitar rhythms and bilingual lyrics. Influenced by bands like Manu Chao, Gogol Bordello and Rodrigo Y Gabriella, Daveed has developed a sound and style that is both infectious and joyful. Daveed…

Originally started as a solo project by singer/songwriter/multi instrumentalist Brent Simpson in Joshua Tree,CA, Daytime Moon has become known for a unique style of clever bass lines, catchy singable lyrics and sexy guitar stuff; warping genres from the darkest parts of the abyss and simultaneously blasting you off into the…

Drawing from elements experimental rock, sci-fi psychedelia, film soundtracks, surf and musique concrète, Diminished Men refocus their influences into something entirely unique. Collaged with menacing electricity, the raw materials are broken up and reassembled in their crude private facility.  

Styles: Exotica, lounge, popcorn, rockabilly, 1950s r&b, surf, garage, psychedelic, soul/funk, 70s glam and classic, disco, late 70s-early 80s new wave and punk, '00s indie. DJ Lee does themed sets and mixes it up if the circumstance is right. Formats:…

The Dwarfs of East Agouza is a trio composed of Maurice Louca (Alif, Bikya), Sam Shalabi (Land of Kush, Shalabi Effect) and Alan Bishop (Sun City Girls, The Invisible Hands, Alvarius B.).

Hailing from Cairo formed in 2012 while living in the same apartment building in Cairo's Agouza district. The trio soon set out…

Fatso Jetson is an American desert rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1994 by
Yawning Man and The Sort of Quartet members Mario Lalli and Larry Lalli, along with Tony Tornay,
and Dino Von Lalli (son of Mario). Fatso Jetson have remained a active force in underground rock
for almost 25 years.…

Here's a bio for Fine Mess. I've written it in a few lengths so you can drop it wherever you need — press, event listing, or a booking blurb.

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Founded in 2013 by Chris Freeman (bass player from iconic queer punk band Pansy Division), the idea for GayC/DC came from bouncing around names for more tribute bands with gay members after he’d been playing with the Gay Gay’s (gay tribute to the Go Go’s) for more than a decade. Once the Gay Gay’s went on hiatus, Freeman…

Formed in 2002 by artists Ryen Eggleston and Dimitri Manos, Golden Boots’ music is a lo-fi and often ragged take on folk and pop rock. The duo has been joined by many contributors over the years, which has created a charismatic diversity in performances and recordings. The common thread among all Golden Boots’ output is their…

When the Grateful Dead released their seminal album American Beauty in 1970, they had an immediate plan to get back in a studio and record another record.
This did not happen! Instead they chose a unique strategy to release their new songs, all of which would become classics and fan favorites, over two live albums -…

Based in Tucson, AZ, singer / songwriter Hank Topless delivers a honkytonk countryblues sound unlike any other. Drawing unpredictable energy from the razor’s edge between tragedy and triumph, the battle between right and wrong, he views the world through the prism of a hardscrabble past.

Five albums’ worth of dark,…

The Hot Patooties are a four-piece female-fronted punk-n-roll band out of the hi-desert of California. With high-energy, catchy lyrics, and goofball attitudes, they’re sure to get your booty shakin’. For over 25 years, these fun-lovin’ kids (at heart) have all done time in punk and garage bands from the Bay area, LA, and…

Hailing from Twentynine Palms, Ideal Body brings a distinctly High Desert strain of garage punk, pairing raw, blown-out guitars and driving rhythms with melodic synths and an off-kilter experimental streak. Their sound pulls from the scrappy energy of ’70s and ’80s punk and post-punk while keeping things…

Board the Love Boat and upon your arrival at your dinner table is Prince, David Hasselhoff's talking car, Madonna, and Alf. 

"Jason Dea West is an American troubadour who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. Wests’ poignant lyrics are brilliantly blended with vintage country, folk and blues, and timely sensibilities. From epic guitar and harmonica instrumentals to humorous song as story, Jason never strays very far from the anarchic punk-folk…

"Jeff Plankenhorn is a world-class songwriter and had been an accompanist to the stars and first-call session musician in Texas (Joe Ely, Ruthie Foster, Ray Wylie Hubbard, etc.) for 16 years when he decided to go solo with his critically acclaimed SoulSlide album (featuring performances by Ruthie Foster, Malford Milligan, Rami…

The prolific and versatile Jesika von Rabbit, former frontwoman and main songwriter of Joshua Tree trailblazers Gram Rabbit has released two solo albums along with a number of singles and videos since the group’s hiatus. Her music is a unique mix of electro, new-wave, pop, rock, and funk. Her live shows deliver a spectrum…

Jessie Payo is a talented American singer-songwriter whose music is heavily influenced by folk traditions. Her folk-inspired songs feature poetic lyrics and delicate melodies that showcase her emotional depth and storytelling abilities. With a voice that can range from haunting and ethereal to bold and powerful, Payo weaves…

Jimmy Dale (born 1992) is an American surf rock guitarist, widely recognized as the Crown Prince of Surf and the son of the legendary Dick Dale, the "King of the Surf Guitar". Raised in the Mojave Desert, Jimmy was literally born into surf music. His father began teaching him drums at just two years old, prompting his mother,…

Since first emerging with his crucial SoCal indie pop outfit Dios (Malos) in 2004, Jerome has become renowned for his work with artists such as LA Witch, La Sera and Cherry Glazerr at his own Psychedelic Thriftstore recording studio. Throughout the pandemic, the collaborative influence of Dangerbird A&R director Jim Fairchild…

Raw and Real, Karma Dealers Always tell the Truth when they play Music. Songwriters, they cross pollinate several musical influences. Classic Rock, Alternative, and Blues. This past year they were nominated for best song of the year by the Joshua Tree Voice Magazine.

Shannon Navarro: Bass & Vocals 

Dreamy, soulful, storytelling music inspired by the desert.

"Kern Richards speaks to traditional Folk, Country, and Blues audiences as well as to the rocker in us all.

His songs of heartbreak, loneliness and dissolution are written and sung by a master storyteller with a unique sense of humor, irony and warmth.

Kern performs solo, as well as with an A-list backing…

Ky Anto is a Canadian born musician, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, engineer and producer. His influences range from Country and Jazz to Doom and Glam Rock with a healthy dose of Punk, Prog and Classical in between. His discography dates back to the early 90’s and boasts over fifty releases, from bands that he…

Lee Scott embodies the eclectic creative spirit of the high desert. Playing music that seems to not fit in any box. He performs Electronic Indian music. He came to California from Atlanta Georgia to study electronic music with Morton Subotnik at Cal Arts, then went on to the career as a composer and music editor in Hollywood.…

Los PonchoTones is a high desert band that plays a brand of groovy twang we like to call “Greasy Tumbleweed “. The band consists of the Denny Weston Jr on Drums, Jon Ossman on bass and Josh Sonntag on guitar. 

Luna Achiary and Jérémie Levi Samson

"Musical Career & Projects
Lalli's career spans over 40 years, characterized by heavy, psychedelic, and improvisational sounds across several key bands:
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Yawning Man: An instrumental psychedelic surf rock band formed in the early 80s, influential to bands like Kyuss and Queens…

Palo: Folk artist. Paddi: R&B and Pop. MIKE SOY: Hip Hop. Mylo Dailey: Hip Hop. Naptime News: Groovy, Soft Rock.

"I would like to believe that we are not alone. That there is a world that lies between the walls of this dimension and the next. Where one supposes our ancestors float, watching, sending us clues, telling us things we can’t quite comprehend through patterns and symbols. I feel that place in my music. It’s soul matter you…

mike baggetta + stephen hodges + mike watt

MUUT is a heavy psychedelic rock and roll trio emerging from the high desert of California, a region known for its raw sonic legacy and stark, hallucinatory landscapes. Their music reflects that geography: scorched, cinematic, and steeped in both mysticism and power.

"Hailing from quiet, wooded, mountain towns of New England, Nathan Jacques is a singer/songwriter now based in Los Angeles, CA. Contrary to his geographical roots, Nathan paints deeply woven narrative stories in cinematic soundscapes that are undeniably and irresistibly Western.

Offering something different than the…

Naughty Women is a seminal Southern California sleaze-punk and death-rock band originally formed in 1977. Famous for their theatrical live shows, they have featured a shifting lineup over the decades. While the project is often confused with all-female rock groups, it is an integrated band that has historically leaned into…

Oceanography brings a unique pop sensibility to bittersweet songs of heartbreak, loss, and longing,

Pat Todd & the Rankoutsiders tie together the raw dirt on the floor sincerity of early blues and country music with the full throttle rock-n-roll power of bands like The Rolling Stones, New York Dolls, Faces, Georgia Satellites, Jason & the Scorchers, and Johnny Thunder’s Heartbreakers while completely remaining their own…

"Plantasia is a rock based jam band mixed with hints of jazz, prog, psych, and blues. While placing emphasis on improv whenever possible, we recognize the importance of structure and cohesiveness. The balance of a fine line.

Quin: Drums, Vocals Matt: Guitar Andy: Guitar, Keys Shwaz: Bass Chris Joe: Keys, Synth"

February is the dregs of Winter in New York. In the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn in one of a thousand tiny lit up windows, it’s Summer. As the tail end of Placebo’s “Protège Moi” reaches its fever pitch, a rousing mixture of laughs, and looks, dances, and smiles rises up like embers and smoke. Pieces of melody and…

Renee de la Prade is a dynamite singer and accordion player with one stomping foot in folk music and the other in rock and roll. She plays traditional American roots music on a tiny Irish button accordion.

Reuben and the Dark is the spirited folk-rock outfit led by Reuben Bullock, whose music blends introspective lyrics with the irrepressible pulse and complicit harmonies of his band. On the Calgary-bred frontman’s third studio album, un | love, Reuben opens a breathtakingly honest window into one of the most dramatic times…

"Roper & Roper are LANDERS’ HOTTEST entertainment duo!

Frozen in time since 1989 at their own wedding reception at the Dairy Queen, Skip & Rhonda Civie-Roper bring the show to YOU in their very own all-in-one Sprinter Van/solar powered stage/time machine.

Celebrating the musie and vibes from the 50s-80s Roper…

After over a decade of touring, Roselit Bone have perfected an infectious and intense live show that has transfixed crowds in a nightly conversion ritual. Previously described by Oregon Public Broadcasting as “a unique type of gothic country rock that borrows heavily from Mexican ranchera music, rockabilly and the same lonely…

In many ways, Herb Benham IV is a musical amalgamation of all the places he’s lived. Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, did stints in LA and the Bay Area, he now calls the great Mojave desert home. Perhaps his fate was set when as a young boy, he met the legendary Buck Owens at Buck’s office in Bakersfield and the country…

Over the last decade, Ryan Curtis has made a name for himself as a songwriter not easily packaged into any specific genre.  He’s bounced almost seamlessly from folk and bluegrass to rockabilly, blues, and vintage rock n’ roll.  Never to be pinned down, his latest release and solo debut, Rust Belt Broken Heart is steeped in…

SaBrina comes from her mom. Her mom is from Jersey. SaBrina was born in California, so she grew up confused. Through the confusion, music took deep roots and chaos was transformed into a crossed eyed and crazy must see for yourself good time. 

"Silver Triplets of the Rio Hondo is a psychedelic Western outfit conceived by William Slater, songwriter & founding member of art-psych heavyweights Grails. Its sound marries sequenced synthesizer/strings, noise collage, & drum programming to a set of barrel-chested crooners, lending the songs of the Triplets an eerie camp…

NYC native Sister John Angela, aka Smitty, plays his original compositions on National Reso-Phonic metal-body guitars bottleneck style with a virtuosity seldom heard, an intellectual take on classic Delta blues.

An extra special Sound Bath with Janie (bass with effects) and Ryan (sound bath instruments: Singing Bowls, Gong+ more). Lay down, relax and be transformed by the healing vibrations of these two amazing musicians.
Please bring a pillow or cushion and arrive early to secure your spot.

After a twenty year hiatis, Bubba Williams (Scary Time Ramblers) returns to music along side Terin Alba(Wildheart) and Marieangela King-Allman(King Family Band) Drawing on the unique character of Mid-Century American Gospel. Sunday Best bridges the gap between the sacred and country & western, bluegrass, folk and R&B. Simple…

Tarantula Hawk is a banjo and fiddle duo from Mariposa, California featuring Fritz Bagget on old time/country fiddle and award winning banjo player, singer/songwriter Tarantula Andy Roberts. The two performers have a natural connection within their music and perform old time traditional, contemporary covers, and original…

“The Blank Tapes sound like the Archies if Lou Reed had written their songs.” -- The New Yorker

“A bent version of 60’s pop...really fun.” -- NPR

“A Winsome Garage-Pop Gem.” -- SPIN

“Awesome every time.” -- LA Weekly

The Blank Tapes is the moniker of Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist,…

Dark and brooding The Former exists in a world where doom and jazz meet. The combination of saxophone, synthesizers, guitar and drums create a heavy dream state psychosis. Their show is accompanied by a film collage visual.

Chris play the bass, sings, and he wrote the songs. I play drums and Zach plays guitar. I was selling a dirt bike last year and Chris responded to my ad. He came over and saw my drums in the garage and asked if I played drums. I said, "no, I just think they look cool in my garage". We started jamming for fun, just like..…

The LPs are a High Desert collective performing human-generated Motown, soul, and Aretha Franklin classics — featuring a rotating cast of vocalists and a deep roster of local players.

L.A. punk rock 'n' roll legends. The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs bring their high-octane garage-punk assault to the High Desert.

L.A. punk rock 'n' roll legends. The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs bring their high-octane garage-punk assault to the High Desert.

One listen to The Unlikely Candidates, and it’s clear that the Fort Worth, TX alternative rock mavericks create their own scene. One song vaults from stadium anthem into a piano ballad, while the next twists from syncopated singalong into a contemporary grunge-influenced pop song.

Hailing from Texas, the boys immediately…

Long Beach’s self-described purveyors of “degenerate rock ’n’ roll,” Thee Toe Tags deliver a loud, dirty and unapologetically fun collision of garage punk, surf, punkabilly and old-school rock & roll. Fast, raw and built for a sweaty room, they channel the reckless spirit of vintage punk and garage…

This Lonesome Paradise creates music swarming with Reverb-Soaked Retribution, Lounge Lust and the Enigmatic Echos of Western Noir. Albums Nightshades and Electric Dreams on American Standard Records.

Timber Timbre is a Canadian music group, featuring Taylor Kirk. The moniker refers to an early series of recordings made in a timber-framed cabin set in the wooded outskirts of Bobcaygeon, Ontario.

"When music journalists say things like 'this artist is a fixture in Seattle music,' there’s probably no one right now who fits that title better than Nakayama." - KEXP

Born in Japan and raised in Seattle, Washington, Tomo Nakayama is an artist whose melodic, complex and emotionally compelling music has been praised…

Formerly head of rambling San Francisco psych-folk collective the Family Folk Explosion, psychedelic anti-band Os Beaches, and dusty desert rockers Camp Bravo—Matos has spent decades chasing his muse. Weary eyed and ragged on the old road he had a vision and was thus transfigured, reborn in life and song as Trans Van Santos.…

I have an ever changing band of friends. Sometimes I’ve got a full band sometimes it’s just me. But regardless of the arrangement I put my heart in to every song i sing.

Trevor Beld Jimenez is a husband, father and songwriter from Riverside, CA. He is 1 half of the duo Parting Lines and he has played drums and bass guitar for artists such as Kacey Johansing, Joel Jerome, and Fruit Bats. Trevor has also cowritten songs with bands such as GospelbeacH and Pearl Charles. He released his solo debut…

TWANG BANG BANG is an instrumental trio featuring the guitar playing of Josh Jové (Eagles of Death Metal, Social Distortion, Danzig). For fans of Surf, Spaghetti Western, Exotica, and Vintage Soundtracks, this evening of guitar-led music also features Zander Griffith on upright/electric bass and Robert Columbus on drums.…

Ultraviolet Communication are an Alternative Psych Rock trio based out of Phoenix, Arizona. The band formed in 2018 through responses to craigslist ads seeking other musicians to jam with. Their unique sound fuses hard-hitting, melodic guitar riffs and a soulful yet commanding lead vocal with tight, high energy live performances…

"Born in the glow of Prime Time Country infomercials and George Jones Show reruns, Vanessa Dee & The Brightsides nod along to the greats of Americana. With rollicking tunes for outlaw lovers, and sweet feral torch songs, Vanessa Dee and her players understand the assignment when it comes to lonesome lessons.

Best…

"VOLUME delivers heavy, fuzzed-out psychedelic rock brewed in the blistering desert heat of Twentynine Palms, CA.
Originally formed in 1993 by Patrick Brink,
VOLUME is back after a long hiatus to finish what they started — and to celebrate the 20th anniversary edition vinyl pressing of Requesting Permission to Land…

Yasmine Azaiez is a Tunisian–Indian violinist, singer, and composer whose artistry moves effortlessly between classical refinement, jazz improvisation, and the vibrant colors of world music. A graduate of the Yehudi Menuhin School in the UK and the New England Conservatory in Boston, she combines technical brilliance…

Long before “desert rock” became a recognized genre, Yawning Man were quietly creating its blueprint in the vast open spaces of California’s Mojave Desert. Formed in the late 1980s, the pioneering instrumental trio became legendary for their free-form “generator parties,” where hypnotic, atmospheric jams echoed across…

The Yucca man is Big Foot’s younger SOcal, high desert cousin.  If you didn’t know, now you do.  The Yucca Man Band music is some ass kicking, big foot stomping rock and roll with the spirit of Classic 70s Zeppelin/Sabbath vibe, while channelling Joshua Tree’s legendary Yucca Man.

All-female, two bass and drums art rock trio from the high desert. With Cat Celebrezze and Suze Kearns on bass and Denise Tanguay on drums, Yvonne Champagne features gang vocals and the heavy sound of Mojave Fuzz. Their latest release, Witch Moon, is a tribute to the weirdness, magic, and mystery of the Mojave desert’s night…