The Aura Will Prevail with Sean O’Shea
Starline Social Club PresentsTHE AURA WILL PREVAILwith Sean O’SheaLive in the Social ClubThursday November 10, 2022 – 8pm-12amFREE – SLIDE THRU21+—————-
The Aura Will Prevail with Sean O’Shea
Starline Social Club PresentsTHE AURA WILL PREVAILwith Sean O’SheaLive in the Social ClubWednesday November 16, 2022 – 10pm-12amFREE – SLIDE THRU21+—————-
CULTURE with DJ GALEN, TONY HEWITT, DJ KINCAID
Starline Social Club and About the Music PresentCULTUREwithDJ GALEN (Sunset Sound System, SF)TONY HEWITT (The Gathering, Oakland)DJ KINCAID (About the Music, Oakland)Live in the BallroomSaturday November 19 2022 – 9pm-2amFREE – SLIDE THRU21+———————-After doing a recent party at this beautiful Victorian style location, with such a great turnout – about a month ago.. We’re very excited to announce another dance party at the historic Starline Social Club in Oakland!! And this time, we’re headed from downstairs ..To the beautiful upstairs ballroom!! We’ve got some fresh lighting & a rockin’ sound system arriving for this one! while still keeping this one no cover charge at the door so, everyone can come out to dance & enjoy! Donations appreciated but not expected. We hope you can join us for this very special event & dj lineup of veteran underground House DJ’s from right here in The Bay .
Koo Koo Kanga Roo & The Homeless Gospel Choir w/ Sam Brace (MOVED TO THEE PARKSIDE))
MOVED TO THEE PARKSIDE –> https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/406695The Hard Times PresentsKOO KOO KANGA ROOTHE HOMELESS GOSPEL CHOIRSAM BRACELive in the Crystal Cavern – MOVED TO THEE PARKSIDEThursday February 2 2023 – Doors @ 7pm$16 adv // $21 dos18+——————–
Pasternak
Starline Social Club PresentsPASTERNAKLive in the Social ClubSaturday November 5 2022 10pm-2amFREE – SLIDE THRU21+————— PASTERNAK: You will find him in seedy, pitch-black discotecas at night and on pristine, white beaches at sunrise. An unsolved mystery of tropical rhythm and pulsing synthesizers. A casual whirlwind of uncut ecstasy and effortless cool. A nocturnal master of dancefloor intrigue and international beats. PASTERNAK: What secrets lie behind those sunglasses? Islands from Manhattan to the Maldives contain no greater complexity than this island of a man. As if surrounded by an ocean of delight itself, he crafts intricate vessels of sound with which to traverse if never tame the endless waves of evening adventure. PASTERNAK: He knows neither shame nor restraint. His only true companion is the night, his only rival the morning.
Rhythm Clinic
Starline Social Club PresentsRHYTHM CLINICHouse I Funk I Soul I Boogie I DiscoLive in the Social ClubThursday December 1 2022 – Doors @ 7pmFREE – SLIDE THRU21+—————————
Windows w/ Ritmo Cascabel, Natural Pear, DJ Walkin Love
Starline Social Club PresentsWINDOWSRITMO CASCABELNATURAL PEARDJ WALKIN LOVELive in the Crystal CavernWednesday November 9 2022 – Doors @ 7pm$12 adv // $15 dos18+—————– Windows is a music project founded in 2018 by Matteo Arias (Golden Animals).Windows’ sound blends old California country, classic surf rock, and WestCoast psychedelia through a uniquely Mexican-American lens. In February 2019, the band released their first single “The Ballad Of Whiskey Pete” followedby two singles released during the pandemic. Currently, in the early stagesof their career, the band has already shared stages with the likes of LevitationRoom, The Pesos, Michelle Blades, and Tim Hill. The band plans to debut itsfull-length LP in the spring of 2023.
CANCELED – Militarie Gun w/ Anxious, Pile of Love, M.U.T.T.
Starline Social Club PresentsMILITARIE GUNANXIOUSPILE OF LOVEM.U.T.T.Live in the BallroomSaturday December 10, 2022 – Doors @ 7pm$20 adv // $24 dos18+—————- Militarie Gun can’t be stopped. In just two short years since their inception, the Los Angeles-based group have been turning heads with a menacing-yet-melodic sound that’s impossible to ignore and a creative drive that borders on obsession. Now Militarie Gun are teaming with Loma Vista Recordings to release All Roads Lead To The Gun (Deluxe): a collection that combines their dual 2021 EPs, All Roads Lead To The Gun and All Roads Lead To The Gun II, along with four new songs, capturing the essential first chapter of one of the most unique and prolific new bands. Formed in 2020, Militarie Gun is defined by the musical restlessness of vocalist/mastermind Ian Shelton. “I’ve always been the kind of person who’s very compelled to do things,” he explains. “Everything suddenly becomes urgent, and that’s how I feel about songwriting—it’s just something I have to do when the inspiration comes.” The band–whose lineup has expanded to include guitarists Nick Cogan and William Acuña, drummer Vince Nguyen, and bassist Max Epstein–draw on a wide range of influences to make something that sounds combative yet accessible, and undeniably their own. There’s the unhinged guitarwork of Born Against, the propulsive cadences of hip hop, the up-front bass of Fugazi–and most importantly, the hooks. Militarie Gun’s songs are instantly memorable, employing a melodic sensibility that’s just as informed by the work of Robert Pollard and Paul McCartney as it is by Black Flag. All Roads Lead To The Gun (Deluxe) provides the perfect jumping-on point for those not yet initiated into the band’s world, but in Shelton’s hyper-productive fashion, it also offers quite a bit of new material. The four additional tracks further expand Militarie Gun’s sonic toolbox while also hinting at the limitless potential in their singular songwriting. The first of the new songs, “Let Me Be Normal,” is a blast of sheer kinetic energy. “Can’t Get None” and “I Can’t Stand Busy People” highlight the band’s ability to organically utilize completely disparate sounds; the former all pummeling rhythms and uncorked frustration, the latter an acoustic-led, multi-movement opus that barely cracks two minutes. “Pull It Out” combines all of the band’s different modes into one anthemic song with primal lyrics that perfectly capture the lightning in a bottle nature of Shelton’s songwriting approach. “I’m not a perfectionist,” he explains. “I tend to like first drafts, it just fits my personality. Everyone is imperfect, so if a song is too, that just reflects life more.” All Roads Lead To The Gun (Deluxe) marks the culimation of the group’s first two years but the 12 songs make it clear that Militarie Gun’s caustic-yet-catchy sound can’t be easily contained within just hardcore or pop songwriting. This is an ever-evolving band can go in any direction they might want–and Militarie Gun are just getting started.
Milk & Cookies (21+)
Starline Social Club PresentsMILK & COOKIESLive in the Crystal CavernSaturday November 12 2022 @ 10pmFREE – SLIDE THRU21+———————- Milk & Cookies—one of Oakland’s longest running monthly house dance parties—is back at the Starline Social Club No need to cross the bridge to hear the best house, soul, tech and funky four-on-the-floor dance music. The BoomZilla Sound Collective and monthly special guest djs curate unique playlists that will expand your mind and move your butt. This month we’re mixing it up a little bit and bringing in Plural Music founder MC Selecta. Don’t miss his eclectic open format sound! What to expect at a Milk & Cookies party: +A night full of music exploration brought to you by the BoomZilla crew and special guest djs +FREE milk and cookies at midnight (vegan options available) + Drink specials inspired by milk and cookies + An open and safe community of house music lovers—EVERYONE is welcome. + No cover. Seriously. What is Milk & Cookies? In 2016, BoomZilla Sound Collective djs SantosSocialClub and IGGY were annoyed that they had to leave Oakland to hear good, live house music. So, the DJ duo started throwing parties all over Oakland. They cut their teeth playing hole-in-the-wall clubs in East Oakland and spent a year as the residential music duo at Chabot Space Center’s First Fridays. In 2019, the BoomZilla crew found a permanent home at the Starline Social Club and Milk & Cookies was born. The party was a hit from the start and packed out the Crystal Cavern every month, attracting notable djs like Ben Browning of Cut Copy and Miss Dre to share the decks. Just like everything else in 2020, the party was forced to go on a hiatus. Now, after a 2-year hiatus (fuck you Covid) Milk & Cookies is back!
Milk & Cookies HOLIDAY PARTY (21+)
Starline Social Club PresentsMILK & COOKIESLive in the Crystal CavernSaturday December 17 2022 @ 10pmFREE – SLIDE THRU21+———————- Milk & Cookies—one of Oakland’s longest running monthly house dance parties—is back at the Starline Social Club No need to cross the bridge to hear the best house, soul, tech and funky four-on-the-floor dance music. The BoomZilla Sound Collective and monthly special guest djs curate unique playlists that will expand your mind and move your butt. This month we’re mixing it up a little bit and bringing in Plural Music founder MC Selecta. Don’t miss his eclectic open format sound! What to expect at a Milk & Cookies party: +A night full of music exploration brought to you by the BoomZilla crew and special guest djs +FREE milk and cookies at midnight (vegan options available) + Drink specials inspired by milk and cookies + An open and safe community of house music lovers—EVERYONE is welcome. + No cover. Seriously. What is Milk & Cookies? In 2016, BoomZilla Sound Collective djs SantosSocialClub and IGGY were annoyed that they had to leave Oakland to hear good, live house music. So, the DJ duo started throwing parties all over Oakland. They cut their teeth playing hole-in-the-wall clubs in East Oakland and spent a year as the residential music duo at Chabot Space Center’s First Fridays. In 2019, the BoomZilla crew found a permanent home at the Starline Social Club and Milk & Cookies was born. The party was a hit from the start and packed out the Crystal Cavern every month, attracting notable djs like Ben Browning of Cut Copy and Miss Dre to share the decks. Just like everything else in 2020, the party was forced to go on a hiatus. Now, after a 2-year hiatus (fuck you Covid) Milk & Cookies is back!