This concert is a vibrant celebration of both music and achievement, featuring three California-based acts across indie rock, folk rock, and indie pop genres. The atmosphere is warm and personal, with the music echoing the joy and excitement of a new chapter in life. It's a night of community, love, and the perfect soundtrack to mark this special milestone. Happy Mothers Day!
$5 / 9pm doors / 9:30 start / standing
Joyride
Bringing together a classic indie feel with alternative influences, Boston-based band Joyride weaves classic melodies and genuine lyrics into feel-good songs for anyone to enjoy. Joyride is composed of lyricist and lead vocalist Carson Pallad, drummer Nick Waitches-Eubanks, guitarist Nate Gariepy, and bassist Joe Cooney. Each member brings their own unique sense of joy to the band, together they are Joyride.
Meghan Downing was born a musician. Starting at age 4, she performed regularly in local recitals and busked at the local farmer's market. Over the years, her musical repertoire grew to include piano, ukulele and guitar which has become her main passion. Along this journey Meghan found her love for singing as a member of an award winning choir and the lead singer of a folk rock band. You can find Meghan performing at many local events such farmers' markets, festivals, private functions, and weddings. Meghan's songbook is expansive, covering country to singer/songwriter to pop, adding her own special acoustic vibe to each song.
Some people run from their skeletons. Makena Tate throws hers a party. She doesn’t flinch at the chaos, the heartbreak, or those times when you catch your reflection and wonder if you recognize the person staring back. There’s no sugarcoating—just raw, glowing pop that somehow feels both bitter and sweet. Makena isn’t afraid of those uncomfortable "look-yourself-in-the-eye" moments. She twists them into something you want to scream along to. Starting in the quiet corners of indie folk, she’s since shed that skin, stepping into the realm of moody, cinematic pop that feels like the soundtrack to every late-night drive you’ve ever taken. It’s an emotional crash course on being human, and Makena is at the wheel, unapologetically pressing the gas. So go ahead, bury your feelings. Just know that Makena Tate will dig them back up—she’s here to help you embrace them, skeletons and all.