Finally! The Beards are back and in our element. We get to sing at our favorite after-rehearsal watering hole – Zeitgeist!
But that’s not all! Monday Parties will be playing a set too. If you haven’t heard the magic this amazing duo makes, this is your chance.
But that’s not all! Big City Trees will be making their debut to open the evening.

CONSPIRACY OF BEARDS
Conspiracy of Beards is a midnight choir that sings the songs of Leonard Cohen.

MONDAY PARTIES
Monday Parties is Gabby Lala and Lila Nelson, both songwriters and musicians in their own right, who met on the 4th of July when they bumped bellies at a party in Oakland CA. 9 years later, they still bump into each other, but now it’s on purpose and they are usually eating noodles with their kids (who are also BFFs). The joy of finding a friend who also answers the dulcet and rapturous beckoning of the musical unknown and also walks the path of motherhood is unparalleled. Gabby and Lila share such a connection and when the stars align, they allow their friendship to spill over into the creative realm.

Gabby La La is a musician and songwriter who studied Sitar and Voice under Maestro Ali Akbar Khan for over 10 years. She earned a BFA in Sitar Performance from The California Institute of the Arts in 2001 and has since performed and recorded internationally both under her own name and with notable artists including Les Claypool, P Funk, Bernie Worrell, Prince Paul, Macy Gray, Snoop Dogg, and The Coup. La La’s ASMR video, “Candy Sandwich” was recently named “Funniest Video” at SPLIFF Film Festival (2019 ASMR Crafting with Sayuri and Gabby La La).

Singer and songwriter Lila Nelson has toured internationally, playing with artists including Ben Folds and Richie Havens. Robin Hashem says, “Nelson draws her audience into intimate conversations, making each performance a rich, enchanting musical stew.” Performing Songwriter Magazine writes, “Fans of Leonard Cohen and Kate Wolf will love Lila Nelson.” The East Bay Express says, “In a sea of throw-away pop idols it’s nice to see a few real musicians still around.”

BIG CITY TREES
Big City Trees is an Oakland based trio. Chris Xiques, Matt Buckner, & Anthony Fenner. See less

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