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The Scientist + Papa Michigan w/ Blakkamoore & The Brick Yard Band

Thu, 15 Jan, 8:00 PM PST
Doors open
7:00 PM PST
Moe's Alley

1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Description
Moe's Alley and Ay Que Linda present Scientist + Papa Michigan with special guests Blakkamoore & The Brick Yard Band plus DJ Robert Rankin and DJ Ay Que Linda! Thursday, January 15, 2026 Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm $30 in advance / $35 day of the show 21+ *All sales are final *Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com ==== The Scientist Dub Master  Known worldwide as The Scientist Dub Master - Hopeton Brown is celebrated as one of the most innovative and influential pioneers in reggae and dub music and the art of studio engineering. Rising from Kingston, Jamaica’s iconic King Tubby’s Studio in the late 1970s, The Scientist transformed the art of mixing—turning the console into a living instrument capable of reshaping / recomposing and reimagining sound itself. Today,The Scientist Dub Master continues to bridge the analog roots of Dub with the evolving world of digital sound, preserving the spirit of roots culture while pushing sonic boundaries ever forward. Papa Michigan Papa Michigan, a pioneering force in the Reggae scene, burst onto the music stage as part of the dynamic duo Michigan & Smiley. Known for his distinctive voice and infectious energy, Papa Michigan has been captivating audiences since the late 1970s. Now after years of working behind the scenes, Papa Michigan has returned to the performing arena without losing a beat. In his own words, “It takes an experienced soldier to lead an army”. With so many fans thirsty for good music and traditional dancehall fun, who is better equipped than Papa Michigan to take command? Blakkamoore  Born in Georgetown, Guyana and raised in Brooklyn, NY, (Jahdan) Blakkamoore has long made a name for himself as a gifted and inspiring Reggae/Dancehall/Hip Hop/Dubstep artist – both nationally and internationally. His music has been described as “Urban World Music with a message.” Blakkamoore’s sense of melody, superb song writing skills and ability to effortlessly cross over genres has solidified his status as a relevant artist in the music industry. Hip hop heads might know him from his feature with Smif-N-Wessun on the classic “Sound Boy Burial” or his collaborations with DJ Premier, AfuRa and Dead Prez. Reggae and Roots fans might know him as a member of the group Noble Society or for his standout song “Cash Flow” on the Major Lazer project from Diplo and Switch. The Brick Yard Band  The Brick Yard Band is made up of Bay Area All- Star Musicians collaborating out of the Brick Yard Music Studio in Oakland, CA.

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Age Limit
21+