The Surf Hotel is excited to announce that the critically acclaimed band Hiss Golden Messenger will be performing live in the Ivy Ballroom on Monday, September 16th, 2024. Special guest, Denver-based singer/songwriter Patrick Dethlefs, will open the evening. This highly anticipated concert promises an unforgettable night of soulful, introspective music in an intimate setting, enhanced by the Ivy Ballroom’s world-class production.

Welcome to Resist Psychic Death: This week, Hurray for the Riff Raff's Alynda Segarra invites you to join them in a special new space they carved out in the corner of the Internet. Available via Substack, the publication will be a channel for community, purpose and positivity, gathering all that keeps their spirits lifted – and reminding us what's most important. "I feel like I'm at the beginning of a new chapter artistically and personally," writes Segarra. "Social media platforms hurt my soul.

The public has likely heard of Project 2025, the sprawling far-right proposal that aims to radically overhaul how the United States governs its citizens. However, what has received less attention is the devastating tax impact this plan would have on everyone except the ultra-rich.

Metallica wrapped up the U.S. dates of their 2023/2024 M72 World Tour at Lumen Field in Seattle. This tour features a unique concept: Metallica doesn't just play in a town—they take over. The band performs two distinct shows on Friday and Sunday, with no songs repeated between them. Each show features a different pair of opening acts—Pantera and Mammoth WVH on Friday, and Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills on Sunday.

The Pacific Ballet Dance Theater (PBDT) is thrilled to announce its latest project, World Cinematic Jazz and Dance—a breathtaking fusion of ballet, world music, jazz, and cinematic elements. This extraordinary event features a unique collaboration with 9-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist and Santana bassist Benny Rietveld and Santana vocalist Andy Vargas. The premiere, featuring a 15-piece performance, promises to captivate and inspire audiences.

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What happens when you add elements of the pedal steel, fiddle and accordion to Reggae? Previously unheard of magic. With his latest release, Swingin’ and Skankin’, larger-than-life Texas Swing legend and 9-time GRAMMY winner, Ray Benson, crossed not only genre lines but a literal ocean as well to try his hand at blending his brand of picking and singing with Jamaica’s legendary Reggae sound and players.

Punk In The Park is making its way to San Diego, California, on November 16, for a thrilling day of music and craft beer tasting. The day-long punk rock and craft beer tasting event will feature eight incredible bands spanning the punk rock genre. Iconic bands The Offspring and Pennywise will headline the powerful lineup, which also includes Streetlight Manifesto, Face To Face, Manic Hispanic, Buck-O-Nine, Slaughterhouse, Winterhaven and more to be announced.

On September 3rd, 1977, the Grateful Dead played one of their most legendary concerts at Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey. The show drew an astonishing crowd of approximately 150,000 people, creating the largest audience the state had ever seen for a concert. This event wasn't just a show; it was a monumental gathering that would become a defining moment in the history of the Grateful Dead and rock music.

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Legendary banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck is set to embark on a groundbreaking new collaboration with acclaimed musicians Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sanchez. The trio, an exciting fusion of banjo, harp, and drums, will take the stage at the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City for a weeklong residency, from September 10th to September 15th, 2024. Each evening will feature two performances, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience this innovative and dynamic combination of sounds.

Sweetwater Music Hall is a non-profit arts organization and intimate live music venue established in 1972, presenting all genres of music. All-ages shows are marked below. Doors open one hour prior to show time.