Genre-blending night with jazz, alt-rock, and piano-rock at X-Ray Arcade.
Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards bring their multi-genre sound to X-Ray Arcade, promising a night filled with jazz, alt-rock, and world music influences. Known for their dynamic performances, this ensemble has captured the attention of music critics and fans alike. Their unique sound is a testament to their creativity and dedication to musical expression.
Supporting acts Friend of a Friend and Karma & The Kill Joys add depth to the lineup. Friend of a Friend, recognized for their indie rock prowess, has been making waves across Europe and North America. Meanwhile, Karma & The Kill Joys redefine piano-rock with their powerful vocals and energetic performances. This concert is a must for those looking to experience a variety of musical styles in one evening.
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The event is $18 cash only at the door, so make sure to bring cash as there's no mention of card payments being accepted.
Doors open at 6 PM, but music starts at 7 PM. Arrive early to grab a good spot as it's all ages and likely to fill up quickly.
JOHNNY MANCHILD & THE POOR BASTARDS Website | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards is an American multi-genre ensemble founded by Johnny Manchild. Since its founding in 2016, the band took the internet by storm, with a unique conundrum of jazz idioms, alt-rock, world music, and funk that prompted even Anthony Fantano himself (known as “The Only Music Critic Who Matters” by the NYT) to ask, “what gives them the right to be this good?”. The Bastards have since answered that question, drawing from a dedicated and thriving fanbase that is bound together by a deep love of music, lyricism, and personal expression. FRIEND OF A FRIEND Spotify | Instagram Friend of a Friend formed in the summer of 2020 after a lifetime just missing each other. Since their debut release in 2022, they’ve toured relentlessly throughout Europe and North America and have been featured in Spin Magazine, named an artist to watch by Rolling Stone, an “American Visionary Duo” by Mesmerized, an “indie rock band taking the scene by storm" by Wonderland Magazine, a "cultural phenomenon" by Extravafrench, "sonic visionaries" by Plastic Magazine, and "the next huge thing in indie rock" by Each Measure. KARMA & THE KILL JOYS Spotify | Facebook | Instagram Karma and the Killjoys is classical piano turned rock band. Loud key-smashing chords dueling with gritty electric guitar, powerful, raw female voices and a thick chorus of harmonies is the strange and compelling concoction the band calls piano-rock. Ever pushing the bounds of what that means, Karma and the Killjoys expand their musicality with every song, both embracing and defying the genre–and therefore defining it.
