Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Nick Lutsko & the $100k Band
With special guest Randy Steele
Thursday, July 16th 2026
Inside Volcanic Theatre
Genre - Progressive Pop
***DOORS ARE NOW AT 7:00 PM
Presale - $20 Door - $30
Nick Lutsko is a songwriter, producer, and performer based out of Chattanooga, TN. He routinely changes hats between performing high energy, theatrical shows with The $100K Band and creating songs and music videos for the likes of Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central. His music can also be seen and heard in ad campaigns from Old Spice, Life360, and an upcoming Superbowl ad for Manscaped. Regardless of which hat Lutsko is wearing, weirdness abounds.
Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Mickey Avalon - 20 Year Anniversary Tour
Supported by Joe C Note and The Hobbyist
Friday, July 17th 2026
Inside the Volcanic Theatre
Genre - Rap / Hiphop
***DOORS ARE NOW AT 7:00 PM
Presale - $30 Door - $40
Mickey Avalon’s life story plays out like an episode of VH1′s ‘Behind The Music,” marred by personal tragedy, triumphs and immense pain. Avalon’s back-story begins on the streets of Hollywood, California. Raised by his heroin-addicted father, he began selling pot at a young age, a trade he acquired from his mother. In an attempt to clean up his act, Mickey converted to Orthodox Judaism in his late teens, an effort that didn’t last due to constant family tragedy, such as his father’s death in a tragic drunk driving accident.
By his early 20s, Mickey had married, had a daughter, and moved out of California, relocating to Portland, Oregon. The serine surroundings of the Pacific Northwest couldn’t hide Mickey from his past for long, as his drug addled Hollywood lifestyle caught up with him in the form of an uncontrollable heroin addiction. As his life neared rock bottom, Mickey found himself broke, divorced, and turning to prostitution, just to support his smack habit. With a desire to once again get his life back on track, Avalon moved in with his sister, and the pair set out on the road to recovery. Tragedy struck again when his sister relapsed, and died from a heroin overdose.
After the deaths of both his father and sister, Mickey decided that he wanted more out of life, moved back to Los Angeles, and chose to make one final attempt to clean up his act. Shortly after his return, Mickey was befriended by ex-MTV VJ Simon Rex (aka Dirt Nasty), who encouraged Avalon to pursue his passion of hip-hop and even collaborated with him on some tracks. At the time, Avalon was staying in a sober living facility and had a strict curfew, so Dirt Nasty began passing out Mickey’s demo at Hollywood clubs, which helped Mickey develop a following among fans of the Los Angeles nightclub scene.
As Mickey’s popularity grew, he began to sell out clubs throughout California with his legendary live show. Soon after Interscope Records took notice of the guerilla promotions tactics and signed Avalon to the label in 2005. Through Interscope, Avalon released his now classic self-titled debut album, which showcased his unique rhyming style and indulgent lyrics. Inspired by his experiences on the streets with drugs and prostitution, the raw honesty of his songs immediately resonated with audiences. Fan favorites “Jane Fonda,” “Mr. Right” and “My Dick” quickly spread across the internet and mainstream radio, turning Mickey Avalon into a household name. Avalon quickly took to the road and was performing sold-out shows alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Travis Barker and DJ AM, Snoop Dogg, Stephen Marley and Slightly Stoopid.
Mickey’s contagious demeanor and unique writing style has made him a hot commodity in the music industry as hip-hop artist Young Jeezy and producer Jermaine Dupri jumped at the chance to collaborate with him for a Boost Mobile commercial. Avalon then joined forces with rock acts the Happy Mondays, and Unwritten Law, with whom he co-wrote the radio hit “Shoulda Known Better”. His music has been featured in countless movies and television series including the HBO’s series Hung, the animated series American Dad, the Duke Nukem Forever video game, Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay and most recently in the trailers for the Cameron Diaz film “Bad Teacher.”
Volcanic Theatre Pub, 1988 Entertainment, & Beat Lab Radio Presents:
Unofficial Levity & Tape B After Party
Featuring Matt Wax B2B Welterweight, Shalyssa B2B Ground$core, and Eyeneye B2B Swell Times
Saturday, July 18th 2026
Doors @ 10:30 PM
Music 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Genre - Dance/Electronic
This event is 21+
VTP & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Serpentfoot w/ Milk for the Angry and Sungrater
Inside the Volcanic Theatre
Sunday, July 19th 2026
Genre - Psychedelic Rock / Garage Rock
***DOORS ARE NOW AT 7:00 PM
BOY HOWDY
FUN & ROWDY
STONEY LOUDY
SWEATY CROWDY
Serpentfoot is a psychedelic garage rock group based in Tacoma; The gritty heart of Washington. From the beginning the rowdy three piece has pumped out everything from jangly surf punk bops to soaring psychedelic compositions. No sound is sacred and no ears are safe. Sonically Serpentfoot bumps shoulders with acts like Osees, Slift, and King Gizzard while simultaneously stirring a dose of occult madness into the brew. The pure electricity and party atmosphere of the live experience is the real centerpiece.
Lead guitarist and vocalist Jordan Twiggs gives off an energetic aura of controlled chaos and tickles the ear with relatable, yet refreshingly creative guitar work and a wide range of unique vocal stylings. Bassist and songwriter Philip Shellabarger has an untameable live energy and a similarly unique playing style, merging surf and punk with fuzzed out stoner riffs. Ryan Schilawski smashes away at the drums like an unstoppable train engine. Constant and sustained energy with bursts of mind-bending complexity buries the group solidly into the shadowed realm of heaviness.
Milk for the Angry -
Milk For The Angry were born in the hills outside San Francisco in 2017, and have been fermenting ever since in crash spaces and warehouses around the Bay Area. Since their formation, they have released five albums and an EP, in the process experimenting with fuzz and buzz as well as various psychedelic avenues to arrive at the rounded glow of their latest release “Powder Trails on Fire”.
Live, Milk For The Angry bring their proud and colorful freak flags and don’t fly them more than wrap them around your face and twirl viciously. Their shows are caches of raw energy, incessant and unpredictable, exciting and electric, the sorts of affairs you end up getting gloriously lost in. And probably because they’re better at the actual ‘art’ bit of being a band than the ‘selling your ass’ bit.
They had a brush with mainstream media in January 2019 when Fox KTVU 2 did an article about an impromptu jam they had with their neighbor Cleopatra coined " The Jumper Cable Jam," which quickly became an internet smash. Since then Milk For The Angry has also been featured on A&E twice, once on “Neighborhood Wars” and again on “Neighborhood Wars: The Aftermath.”
The lineup currently consists of Dana Lindstrom (vocals, guitar), Michael Masters (guitar, vocals), Zach Zepeda (bass), and Eddie Virtgaym (drums).
Sungrater -
Sungrater is a psychedelic garage rock band from Bend, OR featuring Andrew Egli (guitar), Rory Isbell (bass), Sean Garvin (drums), and Tarik Rawlings (guitar/vox)
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Karaoke in the Pub
Tuesday Nights
21+
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Matte Blvck - House of Serpents Tour
Supported by Snakes of Russia and So Much Blood
Wednesday, July 22nd 2026
Genre - Darkwave/Industrial
Doors @ 8PM - Show Starts @ 9PM
Presale - $25 Door - $35
Matte Blvck -
Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Futurebirds w/ Deloyd Elze
Friday, July 24th 2026
Outside in the Volcanic Courtyard
Genre - Altcountry
Doors @ 6PM - Show Starts @ 7PM
Presale - $25 Door - $35
"I'm movin' on," Daniel Womack sings during the first minute of Easy Company, an album that finds Futurebirds — once the best-kept secret of Athens, GA's music scene, now a beloved act on a national scale— back in the driver's seat, speeding together toward some new horizon.
Momentum. Evolution. Expansion. Those are important traits for a critically-acclaimed group that recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary. "When you've been a band for as long as we have, there's a lot of moving on," says Thomas Johnson. "We just keep going, because that's how you keep things fresh. That's how you keep the spark." By matching the sharply-written songs of three distinct frontmen with a progressive mix of rock & roll, electrified folk, and cosmic American roots music, Futurebirds have built an audience that's as wide as the band's own sound. With Easy Company, Futurebirds' fifth studio album, that sound reaches a new peak.
Featuring four songs apiece from singer/songwriters Womack, Johnson, and Carter King, Easy Company feels like a celebration of the tight-knit bonds that have held Futurebirds aloft since 2008. Back then, the guys were college students at the University of Georgia, building a buzz around town with shows at fraternity houses and local bars. Years later, they've become headliners at bucket-list venues like The Ryman and The Fillmore, collaborating with fellow genre benders like My Morning Jacket's Carl Broemel along the way. They team up with new partners on Easy Company, which was recorded with producer Brad Cook in the border town of Tornillo, TX. The guest list includes Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield, who trades verses with King on the album's title track, and Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson, who delivers a spoken-word monologue during "Soft Drugs." A brass section even makes a brief appearance. The result is a bold blend of old and new, delivered by a band of brothers who've never sounded so invigorated. Easy company, indeed.
"We've made a concerted effort to challenge ourselves, always finding new angles to look at this thing we've been doing for more than 15 years," says King. "What hasn't changed is the core of this band. We still have three songwriters. We still have our original bass player, Brannen Miles. When you come this far together, your walls come down and you realize that these friends know exactly who you are, and you know exactly who they are, and it's such a relief when everyone can just be themselves. It's great company to be in, and it's so much better for the art."
Futurebirds kickstarted Easy Company's creation with a week's worth of live-in-the-studio performances. For a group of road warriors who'd already logged thousands of hours onstage, this was an opportunity to capture the sheer energy of a Futurebirds show — the same show that prompted Rolling Stone to dub the band "the most captivating rock act touring today" — on tape. "People sometimes see us live and say, 'It sounds so energetic, big, and full onstage, but some of your earlier records don't really capture that,'" King explains. "That was something we talked to Brad Cook about. We wanted to find that live magic in the recording studio. We wanted to move fast and stay in the moment."
The results speak for themselves. Praised by USA Today for "mixing Neil & Crazy Horse with My Morning Jacket" on their previous records, Futurebirds defy comparisons altogether with Easy Company. "Colorados" pays tribute to the Centennial State with sunny vocal harmonies and Kiffy Myers's searing pedal steel. "Bloom" begins with a solitary acoustic guitar, then gives way to thick, reverb-soaked soundscapes. Drummer Tom Myers take a bow during "Solitaires," a song driven forward by deep, Deadhead-worthy grooves, while keyboardist Spencer Thomas adds gauzy atmosphere to tracks like "Feel Less Bad." It's easy to imagine those songs becoming highlights of the band's concerts, joining audience favorites like "Trippin'" as setlist staples, but Easy Company wears its studio-album status proudly. It also marks the first time Futurebirds have handed over the reins to an outside producer. Free to focus exclusively on the music itself, they've never sounded so dynamic. The loudest moments reach a new peak of big-budget crescendo. The softer moments evoke cozy campfires and front-porch guitar pulls. Brad Cook captures the full range of those performances, but it's the bandmates themselves who make Easy Company sound, well, easy.
"We've never thought of ourselves as one particular kind of band," says Womack. "That's important for longevity, because we're always recreating ourselves and finding ourselves all over again. I don't think we're done with that process. We're always ready for more."
For Futurebirds, the road goes on forever. Easy Company is the latest stop on a journey that's still unfolding, winding its own path through American rock & roll, giving Futurebirds and the grassroots community they've created — the Birdfam — a new place to land.
Deloyd Elze -
Deloyd Elze, aka Jacob Henry Allen, is a genre-blending country artist from Jacksonville, Florida, whose music fuses traditional American songwriting with cutting-edge electronic elements. Over the past decade, he’s been tinkering with unique soundscapes that combine twangy guitars, lo-fi drums, dissonant synths and rich acoustic textures. The name Deloyd Elze honors his great-grandfather, a resilient man whose legacy of grit and defiance inspires his artistry. Like his namesake, Deloyd’s music is rooted in authenticity, reflecting the complexities of the human experience. Now based in Los Angeles, he’s creating music that speaks to life’s many layers, drawing from his family’s history and his own journey of self-discovery and survival.
Volcanic Theatre Pub &1988 Entertainment Presents:
Parties of Progress - Pink Party 2.0
Featuring Lunallday, Syndy, & Dalllea
Saturday, July 25th 2026
Genre - Dance/Electronic
This show is 21+
All proceeds donated to Planned Parenthood
Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Blakkamoore w/ Yungg Trip, Jubba White, and Simmer Down Sound
Sunday, July 26th 2026
Genre - Reggae
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
Blakkamoore -
Born in Georgetown, Guyana and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter Blakkamoore has long made a name for himself as a gifted and inspiring Reggae/Dancehall/Hip Hop/Dubstep artist - both nationally and internationally. His music has been described as “Urban World Music with a message.” Blakkamoore’s sense of melody, superb song writing skills and ability to effortlessly cross over genres has solidified his status as a relevant artist in the music industry.
His long awaited new album 'Upward Spiral' was released May 1st 2020 on Baco Records & Lustre Kings. The first single “Get Down Tonight” sees Blakkamoore and long-time songwriting and production partner Andrew “Moon” Bain (collectively known as Paperstars) reconnect with Snoop. The duo were among the main writers and producers on Snoop’s Grammy-nominated 2013 reggae album, Reincarnated. A Deluxe version of the album will released before the end of the year. It has 2 Remixes of the song along with previously unreleased tracks from Blakkamoore.
The animated video, by French illustrator CERËGA (https://www.instagram.com/ceregamst), stars Snoop and Blakkamoore as aliens who come to earth to “infect” people with good vibes, then fly back to space after hosting a killer party inside a dormant volcano. Of working with Snoop once more, BLAKKAMOORE says: “It was an awesome experience. Imagine being in the studio with a legend humble enough to give you creative control, talented enough to accomplish whatever we set out to create and high enough to keep things lit the whole time.”
Yungg Trip -
“Music is a universal language that transcends all barriers.” Jubba White (White Stone Productions)
Many artists grow their talent as young adults. Jubba White entered the world banging on kitchen pots and exercising his dynamic lungs at three years old. Born in the rural area of May Pen, Clarendon (Jamaica), Jubba learned to sing and play drums in church, where his mother was a foundation member and sang in the choir.
During high school, Jubba and his childhood friends, Rohan (guitar), joined forces with Phillip (keys) and Veron (bass) to form a powerhouse quartet. These four talented young men quickly made an impact on the local scene. Jubba was first to enroll in the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (Kingston), and began studies in Caribbean, Latin American, and Jazz music. Soon the entire band enrolled. In 1997, the band was approached to take further their career under the name Ruption Kru. This opportunity resulted in numerous tours across Europe, supporting reggae icons such as the Mighty Diamonds, The Heptones, Big Youth, and more. That same year, they performed on their first professional studio album by The Ethiopians at Tuff Gong Studios, entitled ‘Tougher than Stone.’ More tours were added.
In 1998, Jubba and some bandmates became the personal support band for Bushman, and in 1999, for Junior Kelly. Both were premier rising stars at the time. Jubba and the band played an instrumental role in some of their recordings, and live shows; both artists. References may be found in the notes of albums such as Signs (Bushman); Smile & Tough Life (Junior Kelly).
The band then decided to explore living in other parts of the world (Europe) and became backing musicians for double platinum-selling, French Reggae artist, Pierpoljak. Jubba co-created and co-produced two of Pierpoljak albums. That’s when the musical partnership between Jubba and Stone found its roots.
Returning to Jamaica, Jubba and band members found themselves once again at Tuff Gong Studios. During the years 2001-2007, they recorded with various artists and worked with top-notch producers such as Clive Hunt. The ‘I Swear Riddim’ released by 5th Element Records, and the Overstand Riddim by Pow Pow' records stand out. Jubba proudly mentions his performance in 2003 on several tracks on Burning Spear’s Reggae Grammy-nominated album, Freeman.
Between 2002 - 2003, Jubba, Stone and Phillip embarked on a new journey. While recording and touring, they began producing their own materials. This became the foundation of Dubtonic Kru. They recorded dub instrumentals with spoken words leading to the release of singles Trap’ ‘Ocean Blue’ and ‘Back to Africa in 2006. The full-length album entitled Jungle Fever was released in 2008.
In, 2007, Jubba released his first riddim production, Tantrum Riddim featuring the works of other talented artists; a mission Jubba keeps close to his heart. One of the artists later became one of two lead singers of Dubtonic Kru. The year 2007, marks the first time the name Dubtonic Kru was announced on an international stage. Jubba, Stone, and Winta opened for and supported reggae artists U-Roy and Junior Murvin on a European tour. By the time the debut Dub album was completed (featuring Jubba & Stone), new members were included on three of the album’s tracks prior to release.
Simmer Down Sounds -
Simmer Down Sounds is led by Seth Fridae aka DJ Colonel, a family man, DJ, producer, promoter and host of a long-running Reggae radio show at KRXF 92/9FM in Bend, Oregon for 16 years. DJ Colonel is also promoter/talent buyer for Reggae shows and festivals in the state of Oregon in the USA where he has worked with many of the music’s top performing artists
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Karaoke in the Pub
Tuesday Nights
21+
Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
The Brothers Comatose
Wednesday, July 29th 2026
Outside in the Volcanic Courtyard
Genre - Americana / Bluegrass
Doors @ 6PM - Show Starts @ 7PM
Presale - $30 Door - $40
Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance, The Brothers Comatose cement their status as standard bearers of a thriving, innovative West Coast roots movement on their intoxicating new album, Golden Grass. Recorded with co-producers Greg Holden and Tim Bluhm, the collection is as diverse and enthralling as the California landscape itself—at times carefree and breezy, at times wild and rugged—with lush, organic arrangements full of rich vocal harmonies and driving guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass. While the record marks the group’s first release with newest member Addie Levy, the result is quintessential Brothers Comatose: a warm, joyful reflection on identity and the ties that bind from a band that knows exactly who they are (and exactly where they come from).
Founded by Ben and Alex Morrison in 2008, The Brothers Comatose first emerged from San Francisco with their 2010 debut, Songs From The Stoop, which helped earn dates with the likes of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Greensky Bluegrass, and Trampled By Turtles. In the decade-and-a-half that followed, the critically acclaimed quintet would go on to release five more full-length LPs, rack up nearly 50 million streams, land festival slots at Outside Lands, High Sierra, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, tour with Lake Street Dive, The Devil Makes Three, and Yonder Mountain String Band, and build up a devoted following thanks to their raucous live shows and relentless schedule.
Volcanic Theater & 1988 Entertainment:
Supported by King Kairos, Shalyssa, & Dalllea
This show is 21+
Hailing from the hills of Santa Cruz, CA, KR3TURE is a pioneer of modern live/electronic fusion. As an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer, KR3TURE's music seamlessly blends genres, from ambient and downtempo to glitch and heavy bass, creating a sonic tapestry that defies categorization. His unquenchable passion for pushing the boundaries of music has garnered him a dedicated following, drawn to his ability to create transcendent and powerfully emotional experiences.
On stage, KR3TURE uses improvisation to redefine the possibilities of live electronic music. Each performance is a one-of-a-kind exploration of his own original compositions, deftly weaving a symphony that resonates with the energy of the moment. KR3TURE thrives on spontaneity, using guitar and saxophone to fuel the dancefloor in real-time to channel raw emotions into his music. The connection between artist and audience is palpable, as KR3TURE's performances are a shared experience that transcends the confines of the stage.
The project is rapidly growing includes collaborations with Moontricks, The Human Experience, Equanimous, Morillo, and SaQi. Keep an ear out for the blissful sounds of KR3TURE!
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
The White Buffalo
Saturday, August 1st 2026
outside in the Courtyard
Genre - Americana / Folk Rock
Doors @ 6PM - Show Starts @ 7PM
Presale - $25 Door - $35
“Everyone knows that you can sing…”
For The White Buffalo – aka singer / songwriter / guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised – it was time to take the less travelled path; to assemble notions for studio album Number 8, the follow-up to ‘On The Widow’s Walk’ (Snakefarm, 2020), and embark on a voyage of discovery.
Out with the old, the organic, the expected, the tried; in with the new – new producer, new studio, new location, no distractions, no looking back…
Enter ‘Year Of The Dark Horse’…
“You think we’re a country band? A folk band? Americana? Rock? What the fuck are you gonna say now?!” laughs Jake. “With this album, I wanted something outside of what I’ve ever done. I wanted to open up. Do something dangerous. I’m hard to put into a singular genre as it is, but now I really wanted to take away any kind of preconception or pigeon-holing.
“And don’t ask me, cos I don’t know what it is! It’s a genre-bending thing – there’s elements and influences from ELO, Daniel Lanois, Tom Waits, The Boss, circus, pirate music, yacht rock, and I’m driving and pushing some of these numbers in a way I’ve never done before.
“At the top of the pandemic, I put the acoustic guitar on its stand, got a synthesizer and began writing on it, not really knowing how to play keys, just exploring the different sounds and landscapes. In the not knowing, it allowed me to expand my vocal melodies and compositions in ways the guitar had possibly limited.”
When Jake, flanked by regular touring / recording compadres, bassist / keyboard player / guitarist Christopher Hoffee and drummer Matt Lynott, crossed the threshold of East Nashville’s Neon Cross Studio, a converted Southern Baptist Church, he wasn’t chapter an’ verse prepared, as usual.
The time before recording had been a crazy one, so there were a bunch of loose ends to be tied (“I’m a perpetual procrastinator” – Jake), plus only three of the 12 songs had been completely written. Jake had maps in his head, but most were mere bones of compositions with only a few key lyrics penned. This allowed producer / studio owner Jay Joyce – plus trusted assistant, Jason Hall – the wiggle room to really get involved, to guide and explore new frontiers …
“It was a whirlwind of creativity,” recalls Jake. “We tracked 12 songs in 11 days; no over-thinking, no looking for perfection, no egos, no playing it safe, just feel, and I’ve never had a producer act so much like a producer… twisting, elevating and contorting our talents!”
With an impressive clientele numbering Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, Fidlar, Ashley McBryde, Halestorm, Little Big Town, Cage The Elephant, to name just a few, multi-instrumentalist Joyce has a reputation for working at an intense level.
He’s a Grammy Award-winning Producer of the Year (2018), has 4 CMA and 5 ACM Awards, and when it comes to making music, the Ohio native is never one to take the obvious route – perfect for an album featuring a dozen musical vignettes, individual yet constant in flow; an album loosely based around the shifting of the seasons and the shifting of a relationship; an album showing off the complete scope of Jake’s song-writing craft, from the stripped back to the fully loaded…
“Jake is fierce, he basically wrote a whole movie,” says Jay. “We holed up in an old church, in the midst of the pandemic. It was just the four of us, making the soundtrack to his movie, and I have to say, it was inspirational.”
To keep the storyline as clear as possible, the 12 songs were recorded in sequence, with every square inch of Neon Cross brought into play; a new sonic palette was required, a unique set of sounds, and if it meant pushing the musicians into new, sometimes uncomfortable, areas, well, that was the price to pay…
“Oh, he would break at least one of us on the daily!” exclaims Jake. “At some point, we all questioned if we could even sing or play! We’d start at 11, have lunch at one or two, be done by seven, and we felt like we’d gone to war!! Exhausted, our heads spinning. Like, what did we even do today?!
“A lot of stuff was tracked on the fly, and Jay would help guide arrangements, bridges, links, all sorts of things, then he ended up adding other elements in the mix to bind it all together. He’s an insane musician and he would change things on a dime. We’d spend an hour getting a drum tone, then he’d say, ‘Sounds amazing, but any fool can make a drum kit sound good’. So he’d abandon all of that, and end up using a 50 dollar child’s kit mic’d with a singular microphone and pump it through a tiny Marshall amp. His mind works in a manner I’ve never witnessed in anyone else!”
But what about the vocal recording? Surely Jake’s signature baritone, a much-revered calling card, required nothing more elaborate than a candle-lit corner, some honey, cigarettes and coffee…
“Not reallyl!” laughs Jake, “he kept putting me in strange and awkward positions – on two or three of the songs, he sat me down on a low-profile couch, with the mic a foot off the ground, so I’m hunched over singing with my knees higher than my head. He was taking away my body, my power. He’d say, ‘Everyone knows that you can sing, bro, what else is there…?’ He was looking for a vibe, a cool factor, not vocal acrobatics.
“And he’s meticulous about trimming the fat, and about syncopation, where the words are landing. He would also sense if something wasn’t quite working, or if it was getting repetitive; on ‘Love Will Never Come’ he forced me to abandon the vocal melody and lyrics I had prepared, nearing a hundred words, saying it sounded like, ‘Hickory Dickory Dock… I’m bored after hearing that melody twice’. He made me take an entirely different approach, on the spot, like, ‘Make up something cool. Now! GO! GO!’ I’ve never been challenged like that before! The first thing that spilled out of me was the map for that performance.
“He’s a fucking genius with a splash of bullying ex-wife. You know he’s right, you trust him, and he will push you beyond what you think you’re capable of.”
For ‘Year Of The Dark Horse’ to achieve its full potential, Jake knew the experience had to be immersive, which is why the Nashville location proved crucial. Not only were the three musicians away from the lures of home, but the house they all stayed in was just a block from the studio, and filled with a variety of instruments. Wherever they were, they could hone in on the project, and some of the songs came together while the clock was ticking…
“I wrote ‘Love Song #3’ eight days into recording,” remembers Jake. “I knew the story and the scope of the album needed a true love song, so I wrote one from a melody I had swimming around in my head.
“I work strangely well under desperate conditions,” he continues, making sure to give credit to his fellow musicians, his ‘band of brothers’; they hadn’t heard the songs at all prior to entering the studio, “coming in blind”, but they collectively stepped up to the plate, and beyond, sometimes getting a tune out of instruments they’d never even heard of!
As for Jake, he was happy to embrace a project where new boxes were being ticked on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis. This time around, it was all about building on glories past, adding fresh, exciting, more left-field moments to a style and a sound that has seen his music growing in stature worldwide, supported by key placements in the worlds of TV and film (‘Sons Of Anarchy’, ‘Californication’, ‘The Punisher’, ‘The Terminal List’, etc.).
Over the years, Jake has built a second-to-none reputation for the emotional weight of his music, and here this core element dramatically underpins a body of work that allows the imagination of the listener to play an important part throughout, building on a tale of debauchery (of the drunken variety) and blame, of love and loss, a life lived against the odds, the whole thing set in one lunar year, following our anti-hero through the highs and lows of the seasons.
And who is this mysterious Donna? And what was she doing in the bar? And in the bathroom?! (‘She Don’t Know That I Lie’). She’s right there at the heart of the action, and the song that bears her name is probably the most propulsive on the album – an open display of Jake’s deep regard for the great Jeff Lynne…
“During the pandemic, I would ride around on my bike with a speaker on the back, tripping balls, and listening to ELO,” he recollects. “I love Jeff Lynne!”
Hard on the stiletto’d heels of ‘Donna’ comes album closer ‘Life Goes On’, which bring things to a conclusion in gentle, reflective tones. Jake felt his way through the song in the studio, then when he stepped up to do it for real, was told by Joyce that his first take was ‘the one’…
“He wouldn’t let me have another crack! ‘You can’t beat that!’ One single imperfect take when I wasn’t even aware we were recording. Pure, honest, true…”
Which effectively sums up ‘YOTDH’ as a whole, The White Buffalo’s most unpredictable and inventive work to date, the most well-rounded, too – surprising, spontaneous and spectacularly genre resistant.
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Bad Nerves w/ the Death Chat & Forty Feet Tall
Monday, August 3rd 2026
outside in the Courtyard
Genre - Power Pop / Pop punk
Doors @ 6PM - Show Starts @ 7PM
Presale - $25 Door - $35
Bad Nerves -
The bastard child of a Ramones/Strokes one night stand, Bad Nerves play ferociously fast distorted pop songs. Their self-made debut and second album Still Nervous put them in the hearts and minds of the cream of the alternative crop; including rock legends such as Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard, and Iggy Pop. Drawing comparisons to Supergrass, The Hives and Jay Reatard, they proactively seek to make the type of in-your-face, infectious rock music that the genre was built on. After a whirlwind three years, going from playing tiny sweaty rooms, to commanding stadium audiences, Bad Nerves has deservedly enamoured new fans across the world with their captivating 200mph live shows. Emerging as one of rock’n’roll’s most electrifying new exports, the band is currently working on their much anticipated third album.
The Death Chat -
The Death Chat is a project started by Jakob Armstrong. The music is rooted in his love for melodic punk rock from the likes of the Marked Men, Guided By Voices, and Radioactivity. The songs also pull influence from the early records of The Cure such as Seventeen Seconds and Faith.
The band features members from Ultra Q, Willowake, and Wayword.
Forty Feet Tall -
Forty Feet Tall has cemented their place in the scene as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most exciting acts. With a brand new album, Clean the Cage, produced by Cameron Spies (Spoon Benders, Blackwater Holylight, The Shivas), they showcase a wide range of post-punk sounds that are both volatile and intimate. But the biggest buzz around the band is their live shows. Whether they’re opening for Shame, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Wine Lips, or headlining themselves, the members leave every single thing out on stage with gigs routinely ending in incendiary showstoppers that find the lead singer tangled up in mic cords or diving into the crowd. Catch them on their first EU/UK tour this Fall.
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Automatic
Tuesday, August 4th 2026
Genre - Post Punk / Rock
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
Presale - $20 Door - $30
Volcanic Theatre Pub and 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Anthony Gomes - "Praise The Loud" 2026 World Tour
Thursday, August 6th 2026
This show is seated.
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Definitely Dead
Friday, August 7th 2026
Doors @ 6PM - Show Starts @ 7PM
Presale - $25 Door - $35
Definitely Dead -
Definitely Dead is a dynamic Grateful Dead tribute band from Woodlake, CA, whose members skillfully breathe new life into the iconic band's timeless legacy. With nearly 200 years of professional musical experience between them, each member of Definitely Dead brings their unique talents and experiences to every room they play, resulting in a powerful synergy that captivates audiences and keeps the spirit of the Grateful Dead alive.
Band Members:
Marshall Kipp - Guitar, Vocals, The BEAM
Don Boomer - Drums, Vocals
Brian Beal - Bass, Vocals
Darrell Devaurs - Keys
Keith Hamm - Guitar
With a simply magical lighting & video setup and plenty of historically accurate gear, Definitely Dead seamlessly combines the love and unique skill sets of these five extraordinary musicians to create an unforgettable experience for old Heads and new fans alike. Definitely Dead is more than just a group of musicians in a tribute band – they're ambassadors of the Grateful Dead's enduring legacy, hoping to provide multiple generations with the chance to embrace the magic of the Dead's music by faithfully recreating the band's iconic vibe and improvisational spirit.
Parallel 44 Presents WATKINS GLEN (Dead/Allmans/Band/Feat Tribute) & MFG (Jazz/Funk) for a Tedeschi Trucks Band HayHo AfterParty at Volcanic Theatre on Saturday, August 8, 2026. At the same after party last Summer, we were blessed by both Derek & Susan from TTB attending and Kebbi & Isaac from TTB sitting in as well. Both bands will feature special guest appearances. These bands and this show are going to special and are not to be missed. Doors 9:30pm. Show kicks off around 10pm and goes until well after Midnight. All ages welcome.
Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Nick Shoulders - Apocalypse, Never! Tour
with Dylan Earl
Sunday, August 9th 2026
Outside in the Volcanic Courtyard
Genre - Outlaw Country / Folk
Doors @ 6PM - Show Starts @ 7PM
Presale - $20 Door - $30
All Bad, the latest album from Nick Shoulders, ultimately encapsulates everything that makes Shoulders’ inimitable form of country music so vital: a heady balance of dazzling musicianship and punk defiance, coupled with gritty eccentricity and a generational connection to the roots of the genre. With a singing style inherited from his family’s vocal lineage, Nick’s songs achieve the rare feat of imparting difficult truths while inciting a certain joyful abandon, balancing a sound forged by years of hard travel with a heartfelt reverence for the origins of country music. In the spirit of Hazel Dickens and Jimmy Driftwood, the incisive yet wildly jubilant All Badvocally objects to the reckless destruction of the natural landscape and development run rampant, while still offering plenty of joy and dance-ready rhythms. Spanning a variety of early country styles, the album’s infectious harmonies shine alongside everything from jangling cajun waltzes to surf-rock infused bluesy ballads–all tied together by a voice seemingly out of place in this century, yet ever ready to speak up about its problems.
Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Penny & Sparrow w/ Cece Coakley
Tuesday, August 11th 2026
Outside in the Volcanic Theatre Courtyard
Genre - Americana
Doors @ 5PM - Show Starts @ 6PM
Presale - $30 Door - $40
A wise wizard once said: “when in doubt, always follow your nose.”The last album from Penny and Sparrow,Olly Olly,was a work of revelation andliberation.A search for and an embrace of the self. I imagine they were left with a headscratcher ofa question: well, shit. Where do you go from there?Fortunately, they listened to the wizard and followed their noses backwards tofind theirway forward.Aiming to strip away pretense and invite experimentation, they commandeered a gardenshed from a friend and retrofitted it to make a twenty-track album that is vast, weird, andwholly unexpected.IfLeftyis anything, it is the journal of Penny and Sparrow’s inner child. Dog-eared, lockbusted open. On its pages the sketches of dreams, nightmares, erotica, and literary fanfiction graffiti the margins of poetry, elegies, and love letters in the wild colors ofsaxophone blue, electronic pink, and blood harmony red.Beautifully varied and richly rendered, it is an album that wanders from theme to theme,style to style, exultation to tragedy. Yet it is never lost. If anything, it is at play.United by its intimate vocals and aching harmonies, its acoustic laments trickle intoethereal pop only to surge into whimsical ballads and crest into grand hooligan anthemsthat sway gently down to familiar shores where melancholic ballads tell of love lost,found, forgotten, and remembered.Andy and Kyle have written some albums in blood. Others they’ve whispered to the sea.This one they danced in the sky with smiles on their faces.Leftyfeels like not just acelebration of their journey beyond the bounds of their traditional genre, but as if theyhave rediscovered the joy in music by honoring the sounds that inspired two boysgrowing up in Texas to one day make the damn stuff themselves.- Pierce Brown,author and friend
Cece Coakley -
Cece Coakley is a rising singer-songwriter living in Nashville, whose music blends indie pop, folk, and country influences into a heartfelt, melodic sound. With introspective songwriting and a laid-back vocal delivery, Coakley has quickly made a name for herself in the indie music scene and a revered artist and songwriter.
Her 2022 debut EP, Tender, was written while she was living at home with her parents in Knoxville Tennessee, a time of deep personal reflection and creative growth. She has since gone on to release two projects Happy Adjacent & Soft Again following her move to Nashville.
Coakley has spent most of her budding career on the road supporting artists such as Medium Build, Stephen Sanchez, Field Guide, and most recently Hazlett and Nell Mescal. Touring allowed her to connect with audiences across the country, further developing her artistry and confidence as a performer.
Coakley is set to release her next EP on March 6th titled, Pleasant Attack, which includes songs “Pleasant Attack,” “Marionette,” “Personified” and “Future Tense” among others. Coakley’s EP was produced by her frequent collaborator, Sam Westhoff.
With her distinctive blend of indie pop and country-tinged storytelling, Cece Coakley is proving to be one of the most compelling new voices in the indie-folk scene, carving out a path that feels entirely her own.
Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Hot Pipes Motorcycle Show
outside in the Volcanic Courtyard
Saturday, August 15th 2025
Presale - $23
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RAIN OR SHINE
We are looking to turn it up to 11 and show off what Bend and the surrounding areas have to offer in custom and vintage motorcycles. We will be showcasing the chopper culture customs, antique collectibles, vintage racers, and flat out speed demons.