The tenth solo album from Rhett Miller, A lifetime of riding by night is a study in surrender. Days before undergoing potentially damaging surgery on his vocal cords, the Texas-born singer/songwriter headed into the studio with his Old 97’s bandmate Murry Hammond and recorded a batch of songs, then handed them off for Hammond to complete as he recovered.
In a digital world obsessed with going viral overnight, alt-pop trailblazer MICO proves that staying true to your sound—and building real connections—wins in the long run. What started as a teenager singing on Discord and Twitch has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. At just 22, MICO now boasts a fiercely loyal fanbase of over 1.6 million “amicos,” 100 million global streams, and multiple sold-out tours across North America and Europe—all without major label backing.
Interstate jammers LaMP — featuring Vermont-based Russ Lawton (drums) and Ray Paczkowski (keys), alongside Brooklynite Scott Metzger (guitar) — distill singular, road-honed improv instincts into taut, instrumental epics.
“Slow is fast,” says Mike Scheidt, singer, guitarist, and creative nucleus of the Oregon-based doom metal trio YOB. It’s a concept that speaks to both the immense propulsion of their megalithic compositions and the way their artistry has patiently unfurled across their 25-year tenure. Change and revelation take time. You can’t snap yourself into epiphany and you can’t force yourself into another shape. You have to trudge. It doesn’t mean you’re failing. You persevere through the muck or you stop and you sink.
Maddy O’Neal’s music embodies a rich tapestry of genres, seamlessly blending elements from across the spectrum. Her sound, characterized by lush textures and atmospheric layers, draws heavily from her roots in funk and soul. These influences meld with deep bass frequencies and innovative synth designs, creating a unique sonic space within the electro-soul and bass music communities. Based in Denver, Colorado, Maddy has carved out her distinct niche, infusing her productions with a signature blend of soulful melodies, driving basslines, and glitchy hip-hop rhythms.
A Sacramento-born vocalist, rapper, and spoken-word artist, Hobo Johnson rose to fame in 2018 when his arresting performance of “Peach Scone” in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest went viral. His Cincinnati-recorded debut album, The Rise of Hobo Johnson (2017), led to a deal with Reprise Records. He followed with The Fall of Hobo Johnson (2019) on Warner, which featured the hit singles “Typical Story” and “Uglykid” and earned placements at festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza.
Stick Men is a powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance.
**This event was rescheduled from July. Original tickets will be honored atthe new date.
Built to Spill was formed in 1993 by Doug Martsch and over the years they have toured extensively and made several albums with a rotating cast of musicians, currently featuring Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch) on drums, and Melanie Radford (Blood Lemon) on bass.
“Authority Zero has never been called “negative.” Even during a pandemic, they kept their collective chin up, put their heads down and wrote what could be called their career album. Released in June 2021, Authority Zero’s album “Ollie Ollie Oxen Free” takes a line from hide and seek to encourage fans to leave the COVID-19 depression behind and celebrate life.
The Stinkfoot Orchestra, featuring the legendary Napoleon Murphy Brock, will be returning to WOW Hall on Friday, November 14th. This critically acclaimed act has been leaving it’s mark up and down the West Coast since the summer of 2022 – delighting existing fans of Zappa’s music and turning on an entirely new generation to the musical complexity, biting social commentary and humorous musings of one of the 20th century’s most prolific composers.
