Friday, May 29 SAMIAM / FLATLINERS (co-headline) with Strangelight 7 pm doors $25/30 tix all ages Samiam wouldn’t be the same without a little bit of chaos. Over their three decades together, the Oakland, CA-based band have specialized in energetic hard luck songs that are as hooky as they are relatable, so perhaps it’s fitting that the creation of Stowaway, the band’s first new album in 12 years and their ninth full-length overall, wasn’t the easiest. But there are very few bands better at capturing the feeling of stumbling only to get up again, and on Stowaway, Samiam prove exactly why they remain one of the most endearing and enduring punk bands of their generation. https://samiamband.com/ Toronto-raised punk mainstays The Flatliners have been making music together since beforethey were legal to drive, drink or vote -and their dedication to the craft that keeps their collective flame lit turns out to be rooted more in friendship than anything else. Boasting the same lineup since 2002, guitarist and vocalist Chris Cresswell, guitarist Scott Brigham, bassist Jon Darbey, and drummer Paul Ramirez have spent the last 23 years expertly earning their dues. From dive bars and basement shows to arena stints with Weezer and being masters of the festival circuit, they’ve amassed a dedicated fanbase all through North and South America, Europe and the UK, Australia and Japan - and even beyond. https://theflatliners.com/ Strangelight: Oakland punks. https://www.instagram.com/strangelight_/