This is a private event. Invite only. Sorry and Thank you!

Mickey Sunshine - Private Party

$7 ADV / $10 DOS - JOIN US FOR A KILLER NIGHT OF METAL!!! CALAMITY KINGS CARAVAN MONOLITHForged in the embers of southern Wisconsin, when guitarist Andrew sheamus sought out to create a project that would bring old school melodic death metal into a newer age. Consisting of thrashy riffs and enchanting harmonies, Monolith has been uprooting the midwest as their songs resonate throughout the land. lead guitars/backing vocals - Andy Shea Rhythm guitars/lead vocals -Ryan Mc Bass/backing vocals - Dylan Dees Drums/operatic cleans - Connor Attix

CALAMITY

One of the most fun Open mics around! see ya there!

Dark Star Open Mic with Pinhead McFly

From the cornfields of Indiana to the mean streets of Los Angeles, Anti-Feds deliver punk tunes in the vein of Zero Boys, Crass, Subhumans, The Spits, Zounds, Dead Boys, or Amyl and the Sniffers. Known for their energetic live performances and friendly demeanor, this DIY band utilizes screaming guitar melodies, driving bass riffs, and punching vocals to create their own blend of punk/hardcore.After releasing their first EP, Fuck The Feds, Here’s The Anti-Feds in June 2019, Anti-Feds piled in the van and began touring the country, including runs and shows with notable acts like Wyldlyfe (NY), Blanks 77 (NJ), Endless Struggle (UT), Noogy (TX), and Corrupted Youth (CA). In March 2020 they released their second EP, We Came Here To Die, followed by the Systematic Malfunction split with Colombia’s Deficit De Atencion in December 2020. They are currently completing their first full length, the self titled album will be released in 2024 featuring a fresh recording of their latest single, "Locked Away", which explores feelings of isolation, and fear of coming-of-age in a time of plague, police state, and ecological terror.

Anti-Feds

Atmospheric black metal and post-metal from two of Madison's heaviest hitters. DOORS AT 8PM - SHOW 9PM

Corridore +All Meridians

SOUL + RNB + HIPHOP + DANCE and MORE!

SOUL TRU + DENKU & URBAN + RACHEL MARQUEZ

Pistols At Dawn + Gubers + Compact Deluxe

Totally RAD! Punk and Ska Punk! Milwaukee/Madison $7 ADV / $10 DOS

Mulva

Swill + King Cobra

El Donk is a cult and band based in Madison, Wisconsin. They perform anthems andpraises at the feet of the vast graven image of their pagan idol, the Golden Donkey of Love.

El Donk

HEAVY, HARD AND AWESOME BANDS FROM MILWAUKEE AND MADISON, WI !!!

Flashback with H1Z1

OPEN MIC WITH PINHEAD McFLY!&nbsp;Bring your guitar, voice, whatever helps you get on stage to entertain us! We will provide the liquid courage! 1 free drink for everyone who performs plus happy hour ALL NIGHT!&nbsp;Sign up starts at 6pm. Performances start at 7PM

MAX INK RADIO Presents:Sky UrchinChicago/Madison Alt-Rock Trio. Imagine an 80 year old Hendrix missing a fretting finger filling in for Thurston Moore as Sonic Youth reunites to play new, awesome, original shit for old-school Smashing Pumpkins fans with a drummer heavily influenced by hip-hop and a paint-drenched bass player using the evening as a giant canvas that won’t ever be the same twice.&nbsp; The VipersMainstays of Madison's Alt/Punk Underground. Don't miss them in rare trio form! PeacemakerA melodic rock and roll band 3 years in the making from the previous frontman of I am Dragon. Heavy yet catchy guitar riffs, accompanied by powerful vocals create a sound that harkens back to late ‘70s powerhouses such as Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top, and Black Sabbath, with a dash of punk rock aftertaste.

Sky Urchin

KILLER LOCAL LINEUP FOR YOUR AUDIO/VISUAL PLEASURE!

CLEAN ROOM

San Diego based punks, SOME KIND OF NIGHTMARE, take Madison by storm! Joined by local rockers THE TAKEAWAYS and DRUGSTORE RIOT! This one is gonna slay!

Some Kind Of Nightmare

HOSTED BY: ELI'S ART SUPPLIES &amp; KNOW LOVE IN THE CITY6-9PM or as long as you wanna hang!Have fun and draw together, connect with other artists, build community and encourage each others creativity.The first session will be pretty basic but may evolve into drawing games such as exquisite corpse or working collaboratively on one large paper. ELI'S ART SUPPLIES can supply paper, stickers and basic drawing supplies. We will also encourage people to bring your own sketchbooks and materials.Happy hour pricing for all working artists for as long as you wanna hang out!

Dark Star Art Bar Drink-N-Draw

Dead, Dead SwansKiller folk band hailing from Milwaukee, WI Old Wolves&nbsp;Weaving together elements of doom, blues, folk, and raw feeling, Joe Zumpano is a true force to be reckoned with. GunslingersMore awesomeness for yer ear holes... JF ZastrowOne of our, and soon to be your, favorite folk punk heroes in the Madison area.

Dead, Dead Swans

Come see some fine rock and roll!Lunar Moth - Doom Pop ExtraordinaireOr Does It Explode - Post-Whatever (hardcore, punk, rock, emo)Searchlights - Some of best post-rock on offer in WI8PM - Doors9PM - Music$7

Lunar Moth + Or Does It Explode! + Searchlights

One of our favorite bands Rreturns direct from Canada for the 4th time at our bar and we couldn't be more thrilled! Playing with excellent locals THE ONE OFFS, THE NIGHT PAINTERS &amp; Flow Poetry!AUTOPILOTThe Saskatoon-based trifecta of sound-best-heard-loud have become increasingly known for their powerful hooks, dynamic stage presence, and obsessive hard work. Such is deftly demonstrated between their roster of full-length albums, additional EPs, singles, and road warrior status touring across Canada and the US.Canadian Musician Magazine calls them “quite possibly one for the hardest working bands in the country” and it’s not difficult to see why: Autopilot have charted with Earshot’s Top 50, the Top 200 for NACC North American College Charts, and specialty radio throughout North America, as well as receiving heavy rotation, reception and placement on The Verge, Sirius XM’s Iceberg Radio, CBC, podcasts, and licensing placements throughout Canada and the US.

Autopilot +The One Offs

ALBUM RELEASE &amp; DANCE PARTY! DOSES is a Madison based musician/producer. Starting his musical journey in classical piano at 5 years old, eventually he was introduced to the world of music production/recording at 12 and everything changed. Rap/hip-hop was the first music endeavor with 3 different albums released under many aliases. Now, the music is more focused on a “boom pat” house feel, with instrumentation by not only DOSES, but a collection of many other artist and musicians.&nbsp; The second DOSES album “My Theme Musix” is a combination of house and funk, with an inspiration of 90s style acid jazz. A more quirky approach to dance music, with a touch of R&amp;B/soul here and there, make for an interesting combination of sounds that are sure to get you shaking your groove thang.&nbsp; The release show (dance party) will involve Ace the DJ setting the vibe first with some dance tracks and chill tunes. Dripshere will be vending clothing throughout the night. Then DOSES will take the stage with DJ Lastname, his back up singers, and a handful of special musical guests coming up to the stage. Depending on time, DJ Lastname will end the night with some more dancing music and good times. Come celebrate and dance to the new project that’s been three years in the making!&nbsp;

DOSES + DJ Lastname + ACE The DJay

Come Join us for Open Mic Night at Dark Star Art Bar! Join us for your chance to be the star! Your host Pinhead McFly will keep the show on track... mostly... from 7pm - 10pm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month! Looking forward to seeing you there!FREE!

Carlo L Grimelli - Born and raised in Chicago, at 6 yrs old made his first recording at Hoffman Studios in Chicago playing the accordion. He started playing the guitar at 11 yrs of age and was in his first band at 13 , The Guill-o-Teens were around for about 7 yrs . Carlo moved on and landed with&nbsp;the rock band Together they did very well and toured the midwest, landed a studio agreement with The Chicago Sound Factory Studio&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Ferris Wheel Records. Together did 1 album and 3 records and after 7 yrs the band called it Quits. Carlo bounced to a number of different bands and then started writing which, soon, became his passion. Carlo has written over 200 songs and is still hard at work .

Carlo Acoustic Man

THE MONSTER ACROSS THE STREETBy TetraPAKMAN&nbsp; Methane is the monster and the monster is Methane -Methane is the monster across the street, Methane is the monster in the backyard, Methane is the monster in our kitchens.&nbsp;Natural gas is Methane, Methane is a potent greenhouse gas -it has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over the first 20 years after it reaches the atmosphere.&nbsp;Methane is the monster we ignore, Methane is the monster we live with.&nbsp;Methane is a fossil fuel, and fossil fuels are the largest contributor to the climate crisis. Cutting methane emissions is the fastest opportunity we have to slow the rate of global warming. TetraPAKMAN’s practice is focused on community-generated social sculpture projects. His work is about the future, and the challenges we face today as a community.His projects explore the role of art as a mechanism to generate awareness about the climate crisis.His current show is a protest to the fossil fuel industry that even knowing their role in the climate crisis from their harmful emissions, continue to delay the transition to cleaner sources of energy while generating record profits.

"The Monster Across The Street" Art Opening for TetraPACKMAN

Tokyo Joe

Fantastic tribute bands covering fantastic bands!Dead Johnnys - Clash TributeCrackity Jones - Pixies Tribute20 Minute Mission - Everything Else

Dead Johnny's - Travis' Birthday

REVEREND MEANTOOTHGospel music for the sinner. Based in Wausau,Wisconsin; 20 Watt Tombstone frontman Tom Jordan has toured the world playing fuzzed out Rock n roll. It may not surprise one to learn that his roots are based in blues and gospel music, and that the delta blues masters have always been a source of influence and comfort. The dichotomy of good vs evil is prevalent in early blues music and the devil is just as much a part of it as God. What is the blues if not the struggle of a man wrestling under the weight of his sins. COLD BLACK RIVERCold Black River is a hard-hitting rock band that has been making waves in the music scene since their formation in 2013. With four albums under their belt and hundreds of electrifying live performances, Cold Black River has proven themselves to be one of the most exciting and dynamic acts in rock music today.Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, Cold Black River blends heavy riffs, catchy hooks, and powerful vocals to create a sound that is truly their own. With their impressive live performance, the band has captivated audiences all over the world, delivering high-energy shows that are both musically and visually stunning. JF ZASTROW&nbsp;is a Wisconsin grown folk-punk singer, songwriter, and gentleman.

Reverend Meantooth + Cold Black River + JF Zastrow

Kevin Mason&nbsp;<a href="https://kevinjmason.com/?fbclid=IwAR2CWnk6kkrVkuwGT8GZBpQjHo_Y7-KkkMOFxKWppGYysn--0rXSI8213EI" target="_blank" style="color: var(--blue-link);">https://kevinjmason.com/</a><a href="https://soundcloud.com/kevinmasonmusic/sets/everything-youll-find?fbclid=IwAR3g1qWbNzcTj9jcaPA8XmyJgI28Ug_DTPNxq-7OhBWTkuvKNnpC9UGaAQ4" target="_blank" style="color: var(--blue-link);">https://soundcloud.com/kevinma.../sets/everything-youll-find</a>Kevin Mason is a guy with a guitar living in Madison, Wisconsin. Mason cares deeply about the world we live in and hopes to put out ripples of something positive and helpful through the music that he writes. Mason sings about the need to help each other and be open-hearted, the eminent reality of climate change, the wanton destruction of our environment, and what he thinks it means to be a decent human and live a good, meaningful life in the twenty-first century.Melanie A. Davis&nbsp;<a href="https://www.melanieadavismusic.com/?fbclid=IwAR0om_zizcHgExUhH8SsHWskGXXND_RDQhlPizIdxJ6yjsUYwS0nrCESXKU" target="_blank" style="color: var(--blue-link);">https://www.melanieadavismusic.com</a><a href="https://tinyurl.com/MelanieADavisSpotify?fbclid=IwAR1ckC49xPZGy27tWxgyOYZluezs8HLuCEvc2mcFvX4347mhac37GaBmB_w" target="_blank" style="color: var(--blue-link);">https://tinyurl.com/MelanieADavisSpotify</a>Emanating from the low hills of western Kentucky (Murray, KY) are the unmistakable songs of Melanie A. Davis. A performer at heart and writer by trade, her ability to craft simultaneously poignant and liberating tunes is steeped in an appreciation for the nuances of human relationships. Whether contemplating the potential of her immediate community, reflecting the global zeitgeist, or considering her own vices and tendencies, she never shies away from the glaring truths therein.&nbsp;Uncle JIM&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ManFromUncleJim?__cft__[0]=AZXfL3jaEB70EmQlVLYQ_zoUuFw9ooDNCsm8dgPNCAyX1DumlLNxos1zTqzoux6KqyZ7cW4lutO2g8aMuMNHJj57ZgsvJn4T3jhhowAXrn_WiZ-qpiJM8esbrWstN7YIB0w&amp;__tn__=q" target="_blank" style="color: var(--primary-text);">https://www.facebook.com/ManFromUncleJim/</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F4unclejimb.wixsite.com%2Funclejim%2Fmusic%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0YwsXqizHQbmJorYBfGRMDbyYNZaBGjUjprRWY0fvcshqKwxvsjYuaRnI&amp;h=AT1UFz-UH-Cc1l128A2REazCbXnI5r4rURlfd9bVmPmzuHOaslBiNP3pQ-XiOhOoenMcjfwi_GmYUzsUtmRP8YhwXVIsEypioYl0BcxH1XQj-ABjJNLOuBbWttnQmOaVArbnuTqfCQ&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT0dxyB0_6tz9n4xlV4VHdrk3hP6pOrlhj78LlPvAxOP4wGfgT7CPYWjzoKtZY5sTQfHhLqiSwSwrJKSP9i8_8v64OrTqDh8TdSvaNPPUeyKTWCCgfbMz_Q1WesOvWFJr2QzVCQQahj7FgEU3fRgLGepf2Cg" target="_blank" style="color: var(--blue-link);">https://4unclejimb.wixsite.com/unclejim/music</a>Uncle JIM is a Madison folk pop act formed with a common bond for music that makes you feel at home. The group is lead by Janie Triebold who is both the lead singer and creative inspiration to Uncle JIM's folk-pop sound. The musicians around her help build on the intricate dynamics and subtle messages of her singer/songwriter style. With songs that can cause tears to form or make feet start a tappin', one is bound to find something to connect with when sitting down to listen.Andrew MazurWe are proud to present our very own bartender, Andrew Mazur, as he performs solo folk/punk for your listening pleasure!

Melanie A. Davis

Bobcat is a one-man band like no other. Drawing inspiration from the likes of garage rock, soul music, power-pop, rhythm and blues, rockabilly, punk rock, psychobilly, new wave and indie rock, this one-man band takes the notion one step further with ornate arrangements with minimal accompaniment.

BOBCAT One-Man-Band

ROCK!The Flavor That Kills is an up-and-coming rock band that has former members of some of Madison’s historic rock groups, including Hum Machine, Awesome Car Funmaker and Screaming Cyn Cyn and the Pons. The describe their sound as ’70s classic rock meets soul music.

The Flavor That Kills + JASON VARGAS & The APOLLOS

Mhos & Ohms

Christine Moad (they/them)shatters preconceived notions and societal expectations with their music.&nbsp;Moad, a bassist and singer-songwriter recording under the moniker Miss Christine, blends indie rock with blues and soul influences delivered with defiant punk attitude to open listeners’ minds to possibilities beyond the gender binary. Their exploration of their own genderqueer identity inspires their lyrics, resulting in songs that are both intensely personal while simultaneously challenging the harmful stereotypes and expectations associated with gender and sexuality. Even the name Miss Christine turns the gender binary on its head. The “Miss” has nothing to do with womanhood and everything to do with absence and longing. In this case, it’s the longing for truth and freedom from misguided external perceptions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maybe you’ll “miss” the old Christine you thought you knew, but the authentic Christine isn’t letting that stop them from speaking their truth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Christine Moad has traveled the world from Tennessee to Monaco as a professionally touring bassist. They attended the Berklee College of Music before gaining experience as a session musician in Nashville. Christine defied expectations yet again by leaving Nashville behind for a farm near Iowa City where they write and record their original songs. Miss Christine released their debut solo album, Conversion, in 2019. The follow up, “Bittersweet,” is now available on vinyl, CD, and Bandcamp. Murphy Kayeperfectly navigates the space between alternative, art rock, power pop, and indie while weaving in elements of new age, hip hop beats, and lush orchestral arrangements to elevate the music beyond its rock roots. Benjamin RoseSelf-described as a “hopeful skeptic,” Benjamin Rose uses music to tell stories and connect with people’s deepest emotions. They have a wide repertoire of music, with influences ranging from bedroom pop, folk rock, R&amp;B, top 40, and more. Benjamin Rose has been writing music since they were 13 and have been performing live off and on since 2014. Since early 2018, they have been a core member of the Madison synth-rock outfit Kat and the Hurricane, winner of 4 Madison Area Music Association awards.

Miss Christine + Murphy Kaye and Benjamin Rose

Colin Bracewell, a 21-year-old indie pop artist from Minneapolis, MN is paving his own, fresh path within the Midwest music scene. Originally hailing from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Colin blends inspiration from the likes of Justin Vernon and John Mayer, though his music holds a raw and unabashed post-Frank Ocean R&amp;B quality. His instrumentation sets Bracewell apart from other singer-songwriters of the same genre, often adding gentle synths, a killer trumpet solo or a moody saxophone riff to bring a jazzier feel that offsets lyrics of heartbreak (or amplifies them, depending on the listener). Colin is also a full-time student at the University of Minnesota majoring in Vocal Performance and Marketing.&nbsp;

Colin Bracewell

Steev Baker is a singer/songwriter from rural Wisconsin who writes secular hymns and lo-fi folk songs about faith, doubt, running away, and coming back home. He has been performing for over 20 years all over the state and is most often backed by cello, drums, and electric guitar, a band here called Dirt Sermons. His new EP, "ALL JOY," will be released in September. The Lonesome Cobras are a noisy roots rock band from Madison and Milwaukee. Miscellaneous Owl is the solo dream-pop songwriter music of Huan-Hua Chye, frontwoman of Gentle Brontosaurus.

Steve Baker & Dirt Sermons

YOU FIRST is a Me First And The Gimme Gimme's tribute band!That's right! A cover band of a cover band! Playing with two other local rockers Dead Rest and Up And Up!

You First - "Me First and the Gimme Gimmes" tribute

Celebrate the dancehall days of summer with Educational Davis and his pals BIG DAWG AL and c. halleEducational Davis - madison italo synth rock<a href="https://educationaldavis.bandcamp.com/album/navigation?fbclid=IwAR2SC-y2gwrwmao7kTKDH1MNci6h1W-u_Ro-mhCoQSZljBqsHMWhcBE9wgM" target="_blank" style="color: var(--blue-link);">https://educationaldavis.bandcamp.com/album/navigation</a>BIG DAWG AL - madison fishcore:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2STS4NrdgNHFvGAwqeta32?si=whCgWaIiQY6FDpEcgmHf-Q&amp;fbclid=IwAR1jLaewpen-xfZ7VQK_BnLEHKcCic-ca62zIulwu8EmyUHghKVMPX9ipGU" target="_blank" style="color: var(--blue-link);">https://open.spotify.com/artist/2STS4NrdgNHFvGAwqeta32...</a>c. halle - madison slacker music:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hwGuwJSN3ye3dL4qEa3jo?si=BatjlDTjSp-oXN7d4gXYtw&amp;fbclid=IwAR1hXffqpE1EL9OoXhefG-iQB2g_ATluAha9OBtMiv1rL6_-eOC7BVEBT8Y" target="_blank" style="color: var(--blue-link);">https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hwGuwJSN3ye3dL4qEa3jo...</a>8pm$6Good times

Educational Davis

We are very excited to showcase the artwork of local artist Jo Jensen At DARK STAR ART BAR for the month of August!Jo's work is irreverent, funny and slightly blasphemous... in a good way! Jo is a long time Madisonian, retired middle school teacher and bon vivant. She’s been making all sorts art her entire life. Her weird sense of humor factors into most of her work. She particulary likes to use recycled prints, paintings and gambling detritus to bring new life and meaning to the material.&nbsp;The show runs August 5th - August 26th 2023 with an opening reception August 5th starting at 7pm-10pm... or bar-time depending on how much fun yer having!

"SEE YOU IN HELL!" The art of JO JENSEN

Tricks (Minneapolis) + TBA

ARP of the Covenant are a collectivist music trio of humanesque sentients which are comprised of the constituent elemental matter of an immortal omnipotent mist cloud from the Kullat Nunu system. Stephanie Rearick﻿The soundscape is rich, combining classically-tinged piano tendencies with her love of looping Casio beats, trumpets and voice. Rearick exudes confidence and creates a universe of music all her own.&nbsp;

ARP of the Covenant

True NameTrue Name formed in 2017 when members of Madison’s The Drain, Crackity Jones (Pixies tribute), and Therapy Drones united under singer/guitarist Rick Streed’s songsmithery to play discordant original tunes inspired by Ween, David Bowie, and assorted 80’s indie rock bands. Following a series of demos, their first official release will be 2023’s The Longview Sessions EP, recorded by former Drug Spider guitarist Rahul Kamath and his cat on Madison’s north side.<a href="https://truename.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">https://truename.bandcamp.com/</a> Mr. Softheart Mr. Softheart is an Iowa post-punk three-piece that favors minimalism and intimacy over more conventional iterations of the genre. Their sound has been compared to Viagra Boys, Suicide, Nick Cave, The Cramps, The Fall, and LCD Soundsystem. Their live show has been called “intense, brooding, and at times, convincingly unhinged,” with a setlist of “moody meditations that demand dancing.” <a href="https://mrsoftheartintl.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">https://mrsoftheartintl.bandcamp.com/</a> Tokyo Joe Started in 2023, Tokyo Joe has shown that they can mix sounds ranging from punk to alternative. Their lyrics range from adolescent shenanigans to personal experiences of songwriter Alexis Flores. With their buzz growing, they hope to get the word out about their music and live shows. Go check them out!<a href="about:blank" target="_blank">See More&nbsp;from Dark Star Art Bar</a>

True Name EP RELEASE 

DJ RUSSELL will be spinning obscure 70's Funk, Soul &amp; Disco for your dancing pleasure.

DJ Flannel Jammies (Russell Emerson Hall)

The Knee-Hi's + Kangaroo Court + The Gubers

Former Madison Resident but now living in Spain, JORDAN T. CAYLOR will be exhibiting some of his Excellent video Compositions Followed By Analog Modular Techno Artist - Zinda Laash and a cello performance from the exceptional Angela McJunkin!COME GET IMMERSED IN ART!

POP UP! - JORDAN T. CAYLOR VIDEO WORK EXHIBITION

Middle Eastern Music &amp; Dance Ensamble with dancers Reenah &amp; Nazera

Oudist Colony + Jeff and AP

Two acoustic artists trading sets and doing some collaborations! Bluegrass, blues, folk and beyond!! Andrew Christensen aims to blend his favorite styles from the 1920’s and 1950’s into a brand of his own. As a folk preservationist, he attempts to recreate the sounds of country blues, old time Appalachian and ragtime string band music, and blends them with 1950’s honky took, R&amp;B and rockabilly to grow a new sound with old roots. Louka is crossing traditional acoustic sounds with a richer harmonic traditions from a long time ago. Acoustic guitar and vocal combination that stands alone

Andrew Christianson & Louka

YOU BE THE STAR! Get yer butt down here! Bring a guitar, trumpet?, your voice and join our excellent hot Pinhead McFly for a night of music and fun! <blockquote>Weaving irresistible pop hooks with an inward search for meaning.”</blockquote><blockquote>– Under the Radar on Grant Swift’s “First Elephant” LP</blockquote> Transformation, the new LP from songwriter, composer, and vocalist Grant Swift builds on the softly psychedelic folk-rock and hook-drenched power pop of his First Elephant release to deliver the listener a truly transformative experience. Swift’s knack for crafting irresistible melodic hooks and his soaring, ethereal voice are still here in spades of course. On this new release Swift has stripped his sound to the core, allowing his songwriting and virtuosic acoustic guitar playing to come to the fore. Yet, from its simplicity comes a grace: the simple, enchanting beauty of immaculate composition and warm, organic performance merging in a work of captivating beauty.

Good Corners + Drive-A-Tron

FAUN FABLESTroubadours of animist, otherworldly folk music since 1998, FAUN FABLES are known for exquisite, visceral adventures in song and live performance. Dawn McCarthy's writing and voice (which THE NEW YORKER described as “one of the more compelling instruments in contemporary music") opens hearts and minds with a whisper to a rallying battle cry into her mythical world, animated by the adventurous musicality and vocals of partner Nils Frykdahl (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum). A frequent collaborator with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Dawn recorded 'THE LETTING GO' in Iceland and 'What the Brothers Sang' in Nashville with Will. FAUN FABLES have been touring the club, theater, grass roots and festival circuits of North America and Europe since 1998, and will be releasing their eighth record on DRAG CITY RECORDS in 2024.&nbsp;STEPHANIE REARICK"Amanda Palmer gone psychedelic and retro -- one of the rawest, most original aesthetics we've heard in awhile." -- Keyboard MagazineBUCKY POPEFormer guitar player for legendary band, Tar Babies, Bucky will be performing solo, playing originals on vocal and guitar and being extremely entertaining. Don't miss this.

Faun Fables

Come Join us for the first of many Open Mic Nights at Dark Star! Join us June 20th for fun and fame! Your host Pinhead McFly will keep the show on track... mostly... from 7pm - 10pm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Dark Star Art Bar

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