The Wild Detectives & Deep Vellum 12th Anniversary Party

Another year, another reason to gather. The Wild Detectives and Deep Vellum have spent years building a space where literature, music, and conversation create something larger than the sum of their parts. This anniversary, we’re doing what we love most: bringing together the voices, sounds, and people who have shaped this place.

Saturday brings an extraordinary, genre-spanning lineup: throughout the day, music will be curated by special annual guest DJ Tempranillo, arriving from Madrid with an eclectic blend of electronic, house, pop, and even rock. The program features Júlia Coelho’s Bossa Nossa Trio, joined by Wes Case and Nick Rothouse, playing a delightful set of bossa nova. For this special occasion, D-CLAIM is joined by Deep Vellum–published poet Dorothy Chan, where groove-driven jazz meets live poetry.

The day continues with boundary-pushing performances by The Point, an Austin-based trio weaving together cumbia, psychedelic rock, Ethiopian jazz, and Thai funk, and Rogues Gallery, a doom-funk supergroup led by Gaika James, fusing hip-hop, brass band, and salsa into a hypnotic sonic experience. Closing out the night, Elkin Pautt (Afroperreo) and Justin Orosco (Fala Comigo) join forces for the first time, delivering a vibrant, multicultural dancefloor energy.

All the while, Parking Lot Pitmen will be serving up incredibly tasty BBQ, keeping the celebration fueled from start to finish.

Sunday is about homegrown magic. We celebrate our local programming with special one-time editions of Paella on the Porch, Talking Dirty After Dark, Inner Moonlight, Loose Sounds, and Velada Vinyl—a day dedicated to the voices, music, and stories that make this community what it is.

Also, special edition t-shirts and totes!

You can free RSVP for the party

SATURDAY LINEUP

DJ Tempranillo – Throughout the day, music will be curated by our special anniversary guest, DJ Tempranillo, straight from Madrid. Known for his eclectic style that blends modern electronic, house, pop, and rock. DJ Tempranillo has been a significant figure in Madrid's vibrant nightlife scene.

Júlia Coelho: Bossa Nossa Trio ft. Wes Case (guitar) & Nick Rothouse (drums) – delightful set of bossa nova.

D-CLAIM with Deep Vellum published poet Dorothy Chan – A groove-driven jazz band backing a poetry reading. Manny Galindo (piano), Ste'fon Landers (saxophone), J.D. Debris (bass), Nicholas Rothouse (percussion), Joshua Ferrell (drums).

The Point – Austin-based genre-defying trio weaving strains of cumbia, psychedelic rock, Ethiopian jazz, Thai funk, and rhythm in all forms.

Rogues Gallery– A doom-funk supergroup centered around Gaika James, featuring a three-trombone front line and incorporating elements of hip-hop, brass band, and salsa, creating an ever-hypnotic groove.

Elkin Pautt (Afroperreo) & Justin Orosco (Fala Comigo) – Two curators of global sounds teaming up for the first time! They are joining forces to bring you the most expansive multicultural experience.

Parking Lot Pitmen – Returning to fire up the pit with some of the best BBQ around—smoky, saucy, and seriously satisfying.

SUNDAY LINEUP

Paella on the Porch – Chef Iñaki brings the paellera straight from our sister restaurant, Sketches of Spain, to The Wild Detectives’ porch for a vibrant, open-air experience.

Artists Market – TBA

Talking Dirty After Dark & Inner Moonlight – A special night where storytelling and poetry meet through a curated lineup of invited performers. This collaborative edition brings together voices from both series for an evening of thoughtful, engaging work.

Loose Sounds – An open jam session where musicians and listeners create music in real-time.

Velada Vinyl – A vinyl-sharing night dedicated to the warmth of analog sound and personal music histories.

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