Moe's Alley Presents: Toubab Krewe + lespecial

Name: Moe's Alley Presents: Toubab Krewe + lespecial
Start: 2026-03-20T21:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-03-20T22:00:00-08:00
Location: Moe's Alley

Schedule

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Moe's Alley | Santa Cruz, CA

Information
Moes Alley presents an amazing double bill with Toubab Krewe and lespecial!Friday, March 20, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$25 in advance / $30 day of the show21+*All sales final*Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com====TOUBAB KREWESome music cannot be found on a map or within iTunes categories. Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance free, questing, overflowing with immediate, tangible life. This is the music of Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box, it takes only a few moments to realize in a very palpable way that one is face-to-face with a true original who recognizes no borders in a march towards a muscular, original, globally switched-on sound.LESPECIALlespecial is redefining the term power trio. The multi-instrumentalists from Connecticut continue to push the boundaries of what a three-piece band is capable of both live and in the studio ahead of their latest album, Odd Times. The bands signature blend of heavy future groove combines headbanging metal riffage and surgical rhythmic precision with bone shaking 808s, sub synths and ethereal vocal stylings for a dance floor that welcomes moshing, dancing and hip swaying alike. Listeners are taken on a journey to the musical netherworld through esoteric soundscapes punctuated by raw, primal power.Odd Times, lespecials darkest and heaviest record to date, is an enigmatic and compelling musical project that explores the ever-changing nature of time amidst isolation. With heavy riffs, tribal drumming, and hints of levity, its a captivating journey crafted in collaboration with Havoks David Sanchez. An intriguing blend of old-school metal and modern djent-inspired riffage awaits in this haunting sonic experience.

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This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.