This week’s musical offerings provide a little something for everyone and then some—a
folk surfer/songwriter, a top 40 dirty south rapper, a Tony Award-winning musical, and
one of the biggest Brazilian festival bands anywhere.
Wednesday, May 18
Little Wings at The Crepe Place
Kyle Fields is the son of an Alabama football coach that who headed west and started
the group Little Wings while he was attending school in San Luis Obispo. Fields has
been the group’s only permanent member through 11 albums since 2011. His practiced
finger-picking creates catchy surf/folk melodies in his simple, often acoustic songs,
accompanied by interesting lyrics and haunting vocals that bring to mind eerie fog and
the soaked beaches that he likes to surf during his mornings in San Francisco.
$12 in advance and $15 at the door//show at 9pm
Thursday, May 19
Young Thug at The Catalyst
Atlanta, Georgia is a hotbed for some of the most famous and talented rappers in hip-
hop. The youngest of 11 children, Jeffrey Williams, stage name: Young Thug, was well-
versed when he burst on the scene three years ago, and stood out from the crowd. With
“1017 Thug,” his first major project, Williams gave his listeners a snapshot of the drugs,
violence, and crime that surrounded him, and he hasn’t looked back since. He has
worked with some of the biggest artists in the industry and amassed a huge digital
following. This show is an opportunity to get some authentic Southern flavor without
having to go farther than downtown.
$40 in advance and $45 at the door//show at 9pm
Friday, May 20
Billy Elliot (The Musical) at The Rio
If you’re saying to yourself, “Wait a second, a musical isn’t really live music, “ you’re
wrong, and you probably haven’t seen a top notch musical live and in its glory on the
stage. This isn’t like your little cousin’s “Nutcracker.” Based on the 2000 film by the same
name, “Billy Elliot” is a musical that has sold out shows to millions of fans, famous for
ending in standing ovations and its 10 Tony award nominations. This is one of the best
shows around.
$16 for students and senior and $20 at the door// show at 7pm
Saturday, May 21st
SambaDá at Moe’s Alley
Since forming in Santa Cruz in 1998, SambaDá has gone on to become perhaps the
West Coast’s hottest Brazilian band. SambaDá has traveled the globe, working with
Grammy-nominated producers, playing some of the biggest festivals in the world, and
adding members and musical influence at every step along their journey. SambaDá has
created a musical melting pot that is insanely fun to watch, and even more fun to join in
with—better bring those dancing shoes.
$15 in advance, $20 at the door//show at 9pm
