$13 Adv.
https://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/25521
5/14 - 8PM
Mount Saint Elias is the project of singer/songwriter Joey Coe, Chilean percussionist Luna Fuentes, and Josiah Johnson (formerly of The Head and The Heart) . The music fuses the acoustic-based and lyric-forward approach of the folk music Coe grew up with in Kentucky with the experimental tones reflective of his adopted home of Oakland, CA. The band began around a campfire in Iowa, as Coe and vocalist Tatyana Schmid met working as adventure travel guides. The two would decide to move together to Oakland, CA with another guide, Matteo Lovik to start a band. The Chilean couch surfer crashing at their house became the fourth member and the band was up and running. The four friends gained a small but devoted following on the West Coast, gaining a reputation for delicious harmonies, whip-smart lyrics, and a high-energy live show. On a cool morning in 2018, co-founder Tatyana Schmid was killed in a bicycle accident in the hills of Oakland. The band will release their debut album in 2021.
Nat Lefkoff is a musician dedicated to distilling the human condition. He will disarm you with a modest demeanor as his tectonic voice shifts your consciousness alongside his skillfully crafted lyrics. His acclaimed songs, "Great white planes" and "Damn" show off the honesty, vulnerability and intensity of his lyrics and enchanting performance style. The warm tone of his voice sweeps from an understated whisper to a erupting volcano. His performances are a visceral experience that pull at your heart until it surrenders. Nat's music is more than a collection of chords and sincere words, it is the experience of life, masterfully articulated into song.
Ripatti & Rose "Born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, Alisha was introduced to classical guitar at the ripe age of five, starting her education under the Suzuki method. By ages 12 through 15, she was performing in numerous MTA (Music Teachers Association) competitions and took first place 3 years in a row. Her career as a guitar instructor began at 14 years old, and at 16 she became one of the youngest certified Suzuki instructors in the region. Alisha has also worked with a variety of musical acts throughout the Bay Area, spanning a range of genres from hard rock/grunge to folk, indie, and funk, most recently with her all-female band (Raven and Roan), as well as popular local tribute act Not So Young.
Guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Dylan Rose has been the founding leader of Santa Cruz, CA-based metal trio Archer Nation since its inception. In addition to his full-time endeavors with Archer Nation, Dylan is frequently called upon to record and/or perform with many notable musicians such as Rick Allen (Def Leppard), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Tiran Porter (ex-Doobie Brothers), and James Durbin (American Idol). He is also a graduate of Musician's Institute, where he received scholarship honors to complete their GIT program. During time at home, Dylan maintains a full-time schedule offering private guitar instruction.