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Lindsay Lou has been making soulful, poignant music for the last decade. An undeniable powerhouse, Lou’s remarkable gifts as a singer, songwriter, musician and performer demand the listener’s attention. Lou’s voice—and its unique ability to create an expansive, almost physically tangible soundscape—simultaneously embodies fierce intensity and tender intimacy.
Touring nationally and internationally year round, Lindsay Lou and her band continue to collect a mass of friends and fans along the way. The Boot, who featured Lindsay Lou Band as a “Can’t Miss Act at AmericanaFest 2018, says “…Lou brings introspection and masterful vocal work to her live show.”
A prolific songwriter, Lindsay Lou is constantly releasing new material. Most recently, two new original double sided singles -“Ready” and “Keep On Going,” an OurVinyl Session Live EP, and her fourth full length album, Southland.
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“Maybe the world is broken, but our house is always open.”
A dynamic blend of alt-rock meets pop wrapped in a festive, down to earth package, MAGIC GIANT have shown their progressive layers with their captivating new single “Disaster Party.” The group made up of Austin Bisnow (vocals/percussion), Zambricki Li (fiddle/banjo), and Zang (guitar) have recently been working on their new album from The Bunker, a 1940’s underground bomb-shelter the band converted in Silverlake, CA. Leading the way into their new album, their new single “Disaster Party” turned the fires of Los Angeles into a way to unite the community.
“Any time when shit is hitting the fan, instead of having a pity party, throw a disaster party,” Zambricki explains. “The band was out in the valley recording at a studio that almost got consumed by flames. The neighborhood got together, created their own mini force and fought the fire themselves when needed. When everyone was gathered at the center before evacuation, it was the first time some neighbors who lived within a few houses of each other for years ever shared a word.”
“Disaster Party” blends pop verses with alt-rock hooks while balancing the intrinsic meaning behind the track. Their upcoming album holds notes of growth and “digging deeper.”
“That is how we approached this album,” Zang says. “We’ve become a little more honest and real. There is still hope and triumph written into the songs, but there is more sincerity and honesty.”
Their upcoming album brings up the feeling where “sometimes songs can be bigger than life itself,” Zambricki says. Telling stories of love, loss, unity, friendship and heartache, the record is sincere and heartfelt. Calling this moment in the group’s lives a “marriage,” the music reflects the time, dedication and openness the group shared over the course of the making of the album.
“You have to write the truth,” Zambricki explains. “You better write songs you believe in.”
MAGIC GIANT have amassed over 60M streams, and been named one of “10 Artists You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone. In addition, the band has played to thousands at festivals such as Coachella, Firefly, BottleRock, Electric Forest and Lightning in a Bottle. MAGIC GIANT are keen on environmental issues and conservation, recording music from their solar-powered mobile recording studio while touring throughout the US. Having shared the stage with the likes of Foster the People, The Lumineers, Vance Joy and Mumford & Sons, MAGIC GIANT have shown they are an alt powerhouse.
A group connected to people in the community through their music, MAGIC GIANT want to unite listeners. With tracks on their upcoming album about a friend’s death due to overdose and parental loss, the group share their vulnerabilities, hopes and lives with the world. They’ve committed to planting a tree through a non-profit partner and have created a mini forest with thousands of trees. MAGIC GIANT throw an annual four-day one-of-a-kind gathering in the California Redwoods for their fans called Camp Misfits.
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sat18apr7:00 pmThe Nadas – LivestreamPants Optional! A Nadas show, with your dog!7:00 pm Buy Tickets
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We can’t come physically play your venue in your market but we can play online and tell stories about our shows at your venue and adventures in your market! Thank you for your continued support. When you buy tickets and merchandise, it means we can continue to buy groceries. And when we buy groceries, weird things happen like that dang “Box of Wine” song… cheers, friends!
The Nadas founders, Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith, recently announced their first-ever duo album. They will be taking it on the road with an acoustic duo “Storytellers” tour. These intimate shows will be a unique mixture of music and storytelling that you won’t want to miss.
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april, 2020
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(Tuesday) 7:30 pm
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Lindsay Lou has been making soulful, poignant music for the last decade. An undeniable powerhouse, Lou’s remarkable gifts as a singer, songwriter, musician and performer demand the listener’s attention. Lou’s voice—and its unique ability to create an expansive, almost physically tangible soundscape—simultaneously embodies fierce intensity and tender intimacy.
Touring nationally and internationally year round, Lindsay Lou and her band continue to collect a mass of friends and fans along the way. The Boot, who featured Lindsay Lou Band as a “Can’t Miss Act at AmericanaFest 2018, says “…Lou brings introspection and masterful vocal work to her live show.”
A prolific songwriter, Lindsay Lou is constantly releasing new material. Most recently, two new original double sided singles -“Ready” and “Keep On Going,” an OurVinyl Session Live EP, and her fourth full length album, Southland.
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
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“Maybe the world is broken, but our house is always open.”
A dynamic blend of alt-rock meets pop wrapped in a festive, down to earth package, MAGIC GIANT have shown their progressive layers with their captivating new single “Disaster Party.” The group made up of Austin Bisnow (vocals/percussion), Zambricki Li (fiddle/banjo), and Zang (guitar) have recently been working on their new album from The Bunker, a 1940’s underground bomb-shelter the band converted in Silverlake, CA. Leading the way into their new album, their new single “Disaster Party” turned the fires of Los Angeles into a way to unite the community.
“Any time when shit is hitting the fan, instead of having a pity party, throw a disaster party,” Zambricki explains. “The band was out in the valley recording at a studio that almost got consumed by flames. The neighborhood got together, created their own mini force and fought the fire themselves when needed. When everyone was gathered at the center before evacuation, it was the first time some neighbors who lived within a few houses of each other for years ever shared a word.”
“Disaster Party” blends pop verses with alt-rock hooks while balancing the intrinsic meaning behind the track. Their upcoming album holds notes of growth and “digging deeper.”
“That is how we approached this album,” Zang says. “We’ve become a little more honest and real. There is still hope and triumph written into the songs, but there is more sincerity and honesty.”
Their upcoming album brings up the feeling where “sometimes songs can be bigger than life itself,” Zambricki says. Telling stories of love, loss, unity, friendship and heartache, the record is sincere and heartfelt. Calling this moment in the group’s lives a “marriage,” the music reflects the time, dedication and openness the group shared over the course of the making of the album.
“You have to write the truth,” Zambricki explains. “You better write songs you believe in.”
MAGIC GIANT have amassed over 60M streams, and been named one of “10 Artists You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone. In addition, the band has played to thousands at festivals such as Coachella, Firefly, BottleRock, Electric Forest and Lightning in a Bottle. MAGIC GIANT are keen on environmental issues and conservation, recording music from their solar-powered mobile recording studio while touring throughout the US. Having shared the stage with the likes of Foster the People, The Lumineers, Vance Joy and Mumford & Sons, MAGIC GIANT have shown they are an alt powerhouse.
A group connected to people in the community through their music, MAGIC GIANT want to unite listeners. With tracks on their upcoming album about a friend’s death due to overdose and parental loss, the group share their vulnerabilities, hopes and lives with the world. They’ve committed to planting a tree through a non-profit partner and have created a mini forest with thousands of trees. MAGIC GIANT throw an annual four-day one-of-a-kind gathering in the California Redwoods for their fans called Camp Misfits.
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sat18apr7:00 pmThe Nadas – LivestreamPants Optional! A Nadas show, with your dog!7:00 pm Buy Tickets
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We can’t come physically play your venue in your market but we can play online and tell stories about our shows at your venue and adventures in your market! Thank you for your continued support. When you buy tickets and merchandise, it means we can continue to buy groceries. And when we buy groceries, weird things happen like that dang “Box of Wine” song… cheers, friends!
The Nadas founders, Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith, recently announced their first-ever duo album. They will be taking it on the road with an acoustic duo “Storytellers” tour. These intimate shows will be a unique mixture of music and storytelling that you won’t want to miss.
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thu23apr6:00 pmEvent CancelledThe Brook & the Bluff6:00 pm Buy Tickets
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Established in Birmingham, AL, The Brook & The Bluff is a four-piece band that consists of front man Joseph Settine, drummer John Canada, guitarist Alec Bolton and bassist Fred Lankford.
The Brook & The Bluff have quickly become recognized for their evocative blend of instrumental talent and vocal harmony. These elements are readily apparent in the band’s debut track, “Masks.” Having initially gained momentum via Spotify, the song has helped spur the band forward in their musical pursuits.
The group’s first year as a full band was widely successful. From charting on Spotify’s US and Canada Viral 50 Playlists, performing at the NAMM shows in both Nashville and Anaheim, and selling out shows in Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville, Nashville, Auburn and more, the band has had an exhilarating start.
Originally an acoustic duo, Alec and Joseph started turning heads in local venues with clean vocals and expert guitar work. John and Fred noticed the talent and potential of the duo and joined the group, expanding their sound with driving rhythm and four-part harmonies. The band instantly locked in and have been playing together ever since.
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fri24apr7:30 pmEvent CancelledCake Daddya play by Jake Lieberton7:30 pm Buy Tickets
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‘Cake Daddy: A Symposium on Grief,’ the brand-new play by local playwright Jake Leiberton, premieres at xBk on April 24th and 25th. This dark comedy follows Catherine, a widow who recently lost her husband to brain cancer, through the five stages of loss. Catherine’s children, best friend, and anthropomorphic television set try to grapple with Catherine’s grief as she phases through dreams, delusions, and the aching reality of absence. In an effort to stake claim over her husband’s death and find closure, Catherine bakes his ashes into a cake replica of him. Starring Gabriela Fuentes, Kate Gordon, Daniel Williams, Tahzhae Wilder, Madison Green, and Jerod Packard. Tickets $12 pre-sale/$18 DOS.
fri24apr7:30 pmEvent CancelledCake Daddya play by Jake Leiberton7:30 pm Buy Tickets
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‘Cake Daddy: A Symposium on Grief,’ the brand-new play by local playwright Jake Leiberton, premieres at xBk on April 24th and 25th. This dark comedy follows Catherine, a widow who recently lost her husband to brain cancer, through the five stages of loss. Catherine’s children, best friend, and anthropomorphic television set try to grapple with Catherine’s grief as she phases through dreams, delusions, and the aching reality of absence. In an effort to stake claim over her husband’s death and find closure, Catherine bakes his ashes into a cake replica of him. Starring Gabriela Fuentes, Kate Gordon, Daniel Williams, Tahzhae Wilder, Madison Green, and Jerod Packard. Tickets $12 pre-sale/$18 DOS.
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We hope that everyone is safe and well during this unprecedented time. For the safety of our patrons, staff and performing artists, we are working diligently to reschedule all xBk events set to occur through April 13th.
Patrons who purchased tickets to affected events will receive an email with more information about reschedules and/or cancellations. Please check our website and/or social media platforms (@xbklive) for updates. You may also email info@xbklive.com should you have additional questions.
The health and safety of our patrons, staff and performing artists is our number one priority. We will continue to follow the recommendations of state and local authorities as new information becomes available. In the meantime, you can provide support for artists and venues by buying tickets for future shows, purchasing merch directly from artists, or contributing to go fund me campaigns. This is a very difficult time for many industries, but the live music, entertainment, and hospitality industries are being impacted disproportionately.
Please continue to be safe and offer kindness and grace to those around you. We can’t wait to have you back to xBk!
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A special evening with two sets.
“Five Stars – Incredible voice, talent and heart” – Charles Walton, The Examiner
Bonne Finken is an Upper Midwest EMMY® award recipient for her Original Score/Song for the Cultural Documentary by IPTV “FarmHer”
Iowa native Bonne Finken is an independent and award-winning alternative pop/rock songwriter and producer as well as vocalist and live performer.
Bonne implements the same technology traditionally found in the EDM genre to compose & perform her original chamber rock/pop music – from layered drum opuses to cinematic orchestral compositions.
Her unique sound comes from combining these original and electronic compositions with a live rock band. “Her music is the sound of someone not only embracing the future, but creating it” – U.K.’s Dancing with Architecture
Bonne has performed hundreds of shows, from rock clubs to festivals, and has supported artists such as KT Tunstall, Blue October, and musical icons Joan Jett and Lisa Marie Presley. Her original music has charted as high as #1 on college radio stations and been featured on television shows such as: MTV’s The Real World; E! Keeping Up With The Kardashians; Oxygen’s Total Divas. Finken received an Upper Midwest EMMY® award for her Original Score/Song for the Cultural Documentary “FarmHer” (2016).
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sat13jun7:30 pmLeo LaFlash Presents: Feminine Wiles7:30 pm Buy Tickets
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DOORS 7:30PM // SHOW 8PM
Leo LaFlash Presents: Feminine Wiles Burlesque Revue
Leo LaFlash and xBk bring you an evening filled with humorous and provocative entertainment, showing appreciation for the feminine things in life! Burlesque, pole dance, comedy, and a few surprises!
Cast, show details, and ticketing information coming soon
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(Wednesday) 6:00 pm
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DOORS: 6:00 PM // SHOW: 7:00 PM
ADULT.
Over the last 23 years, Detroit-based ADULT. (Nicola Kuperus & Adam Lee Miller) have released seven albums across a multitude of labels: DAIS, Mute, Ghostly International, Thrill Jockey, Third Man Records, Clone Records, and their own Ersatz Audio. They have remixed the likes of LIARS, John Foxx, & Barry Adamson (Magazine). This past year they’ve had the honor of sharing the stage with such personally inspirationing bands as Nitzer Ebb, L7, Severed Heads and Gary Numan. They where also included on Mute Records’ 2019 release STUMM433, a tribute to John Cage’s game changing composition 4’33” and featuring such artists as Depeche Mode, New Order and Cabaret Voltaire.
As they continue to mine their own unique sound of the avant-garde meets electronics meets punk meets your own discomfort ADULT. are pleased to announce the completion of album number eight. This album was conceived in a black hole. After their last album THIS BEHAVIOR (DAIS 2018), written in a majestic cabin in the snow covered woods of northern Michigan, the band wanted to do something that was a total contrast – something less peaceful, even if writing THIS BEHAVIOR was partially like a scene out of “The Shining.” The focus this time around was sensory deprivation; nothing to look at, no interference, just darkness. From May – September 2019 they recorded an album in their basement or “cellar” (depending on which word fulfills your perception). The space was painted completely black with no windows, only enough light to operate the machines (plus, a few metal pipes attached to a garbage can). There was no sense of time, no sense of season. There were no phones. There was no social engagement down in the pit. The main purpose in the studio… to question the idea of “perception.”
Their new album PERCEPTION IS/AS/OF DECEPTION consists of 9 songs based on the uncertainty of what we see, how we see it, what we do with that information we are delivered day in/day out. With references that stretch from Merleau-Ponty to Goethe to Aldous Huxley’s “Doors of Perception” to Jean Cocteau’s “Blood of a Poet”, there is a history of human behavior wrapped up and twisted into this paranoid, beat laden, overindulgent, over-synthed, mind fuck of a reality.
Body of Light
Body of Light is an electronic duo and synth-pop band made up by brothers Andrew and Alexander Jarson. Starting as an exploration of noise, sound, and rich vocal loops, over their 10 years of existence, they have found a new foothold as something more complex, structured, and moving.
Their music is not only individually personal, but draws from shared experiences between the two brothers. Aspects from their music come from their own personal lives as well as our shared life experiences. Long time fans and creators of all kinds of electronic music, elements of new wave, freestyle, grunge, goth, and techno mesh into their work, like old radio signals bouncing off one another in time and space.
Haunting keys, swelling pads, and punching drums score their music as Alex weaves lyrics in a mystic, yet directly romantic approach. They prove to be a duo that is perfect for the dance floor, without a fear of trend or passing fashion.
In their 2019 LP Time to Kill, Body of Light finds themselves refining their brand of cold and driving synth pop with a bold pallet of sounds and a focus on newfound technique and purpose. Like the pale digital stare of the multitude of devices surrounding our daily lives, the songs weave stories of love and obsession in an era of technical bondage and fleeting exhilaration. That is not to say the album carries a message of pessimism, rather it’s meant to act as a startling reminder of how important our time is. Spanning 9 songs, the rhythm pounds infectiously and the synths penetrate like a knife. Produced by Matia Simovich at Infinite Power Studios in LA, the brothers found new intention through the sleek and heavy production offered. Written over a period of intense and profound change, this is an album that is set to stand apart from their previous output.
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thu04jun6:30 pmIPR Studio One Undergroundfeat. Lily DeTaeye6:30 pm Reserve Tickets
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Lily DeTaeye is a Des Moines native, harmonica-wielding singer songwriter signed to Station 1 Records. After the release of her EP, appropriately titled “The EP”, November 2017, DeTaeye has been traveling the highways of the Midwest touring solo and with her band. Her new album, recorded at Jim Eno’s (Spoon) Public Hi-Fi in Austin, TX, is out now.
DeTaeye’s music combines the Black Keys’ grit with Brandi Carlile’s eloquent lyric-writing into one high energy show. She’s like if your neighborhood librarian rocked a blues harp in yellow overalls. You definitely don’t wanna miss her.
Find Lily on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!
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sun24may6:30 pmSam Lewis“A modern Townes Van Zandt” – Chris Stapleton6:30 pm Buy Tickets
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Sam Lewis has collaborated with everyone from Leon Russell to The Wood Brothers. Chris Stapleton dubbed him “a modern Townes Van Zandt”. He’s often labeled with some form of the word ‘soulful’ (some comparing his voice to molasses), Lewis’ style meets at a juncture of many different genres however he’s discovered what most musicians spend lifetimes working for; the place where feel-good music meets vital social commentary.
A decade worth of touring his studio efforts (mostly solo) he has captivated audiences all around the world with his songs and stories that are glued together with a unique stage banter he’s developed from performing in numerous music halls, clubs, theaters, festivals, music cruises and the occasional living room. SOLO (2020) is a solo-acoustic album featuring new songs as well as reimagining previously released songs. Recorded at Southern Ground Studios in Nashville in front of a live audience SOLO is an intimate snapshot that captures Lewis in his element and is certain to be a fan favorite for years to come.