Afro-electronica

And speaking of band re-branding, the outfit formerly known as G.R.A.S.S. shall henceforth be known as The Grass Band. They play Friday at Nocturnum, opening for The Malone. A reminder, the “grass” in their name is not because they’re a something-grass stringband — they’re an electric “jamfunkblues” band. Their grass is green, the kind those who would re-brand Humboldt would like you to forget. East-L.A. hip hopper Awol One hits Nocturnum Tuesday touring behind his new joint, Owl Hours. Then on Wednesday Wayne “The Train” Hancock comes in with a dose of juke joint swing, Texas-style. Nocturnum’s Gil Miracle said he’d keep it eclectic and he’s doing it. Yes, I’d say the space formerly known at OH’s Townhouse has successfully re-branded itself.

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