Berkley | Bob Cummins Jr. | ok neighborhood

AUGUST 11

Doors 7PM | Show 8PM | $10 | 18+

Berkley | Bob Cummins Jr. | ok neighborhood

Berkley - Vaquero Tour

With a voice that straddles delicacy and huskiness delivering impressionist lyricism, Portland songwriter Berkley (born Andy Jones) takes the mantle from folk rock names like America. His 2023 debut album "Pueblo" earned comparisons to the 70s Laurel Canyon scene, laying the path to his rootsy follow up "Vaquero". The concept and early song sketches for "Vaquero" led to a Portland arts grant, allowing the typically DIY artist to better realize his vision for an LP in the tradition of Neil Young or his more modern heroes, Pete Yorn and Rufus Wainwright. With more room to explore in the studio, he gained new supporters in songwriter Sam Weber (Madison Cunningham) taking on a guitar/piano role, first-call session drummer Micah Hummel (Anna Tivel), LA/Portland jack of all music Tejas Leier Heyden, and the producer’s producer Gus Berry (Love Dean, Still Woozy).

On "Vaquero", Berkley crafts an episodic western drama that draws from grief and personal reflection on his biraciality in the wake of a death in his family. @alwaysberkley

Bob Cummins Jr. - is a Dallas singer-songwriter known for being a first-call studio musician and member of Midlake spinoff Harry Zimm. As his fans will tell you, his sound is uniquely “Bob,” containing pensive grand piano ballads, mid-tempo alternative indie, hip-hop, and playful electronic explorations.

After his underground debut album Shakewelle, Portland-based label Big Secret Records signed him, commissioning his latest LP Good American Songbook. His unique, classic-songwriting-inspired craftsmanship is balanced by textures drawn from video game soundtracks and early weirdo electronic albums. @bobcumminsjr

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