BASH AT THE SHACK: East Bay Soup Kitchen, Spitworm, & Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters

Bash at the ShackIt's Juan Urteaga’s Birthday Extravaganza; featuring East Bay Soup Kitchen, Spitworm and Trianna Feruza & the Heavy HittersJoin us for Bash at the Shack, a funkin' rockin' birthday concert honoring legendary heavy metal producer, audio engineer, and Trident Recording Studios maestro, Juan Urteaga. We are turning up the volume with an unforgettable, high-energy lineup that spans from raw punk-funk to rock to a soulful neo-funk fusion. Help us celebrate a NorCal music icon the only way we know how—with loud music, great vibes, and an enthusiastic community of music lovers!East Bay Soup KitchenHailing from Concord, CA, East Bay Soup Kitchen delivers a high-octane menu of tunes. Cooking up that early '90s punk-funk fusion sound, they put on "dinner and a show" complete with high energy, brass highlights, and deep grooves.SpitwormFronted by Bay Area thrasher Jim Settle (Hand of Fire) this rock band brings a raw edge and blistering energy to the stage. Spitworm delivers a heavy-hitting performance that will keep the crowd moving and the birthday energy peaking. This is also the birthday boy's band so be sure to say happy birthday to him during their set!Trianna Feruza & the Heavy HittersRooted in Santa Cruz, Trianna Feruza & the Heavy Hitters are a powerhouse Neo-Soul/Indie-Funk group. Fronted by the magnetic vocal delivery of Trianna Feruza, they blend deep-pocket sassiness and rich R&B soul for a full-blown, groove-driven live experience.But who the funk is Juan Urteaga?Juan Urteaga is an acclaimed American heavy metal music producer, audio engineer, and musician. Best known as the owner and chief engineer of Trident Recording Studios in California, Urteaga has shaped the sound of legendary thrash and death metal bands for nearly three decades.Before fully committing to the mixing board, he was an active vocalist and musician. He performed in several underground metal acts, including Thanatopsis, Lords of Chaos, and Mudslinger. Most notably, he served as the frontman and vocalist for the prominent American death metal band Vile. He performed lead vocals on their critically acclaimed 2005 album, The New Age of Chaos, before departing the group to focus full-time on studio production. Currently, he is the bass player for Spitworm.In September 1996, Urteaga established Trident Recording Studios, creating a premier hub for heavy music production in the San Francisco Bay Area. Working as a producer, tracking engineer, and mix master, he has amassed credits on numerous records. His studio resume includes credits for work with bands like Testament, Machine Head, Exodus, Heathen, Geoff Tate (former Queensryche singer) and Santa Cruz's own A Band of Orcs.He's chosen Santa Cruz and Shanty Shack Brewing as the place to celebrate his birthday this year, so let's turn out and help him make it a memorable experience!