11.28 Saturday (Electronic) Hidden Hall presents: NOUVEAU ARCADE & KJ SAWKA (Live) plus Ritual Scars & DJ PsyOp 7pm, 21+ Hidden Hall 400 N 35th St hiddenhall.com KJ Sawka, a grammy nominated, platinum recording artist has been playing drums, producing and teaching for over 30 years. He has done extensive work with countless artists such as BT, Amon Tobin, Illenium, Andy Summers of the Police, Michael Shrieve of Santana, and created the first contestant-band to perform on American Idol with 2007 runner-up Blake Lewis; he has played numerous TV shows such as Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel and Ellen Degeneres to name a few. With almost 100 releases and multiple number one records and sample packs, he has been at the forefront of music production, drum technology and taken many producers to main stages with electronic/live technology and connectivity.” Seattle’s Nouveau Arcade sits at the intersection of underground electronic culture and synth-driven alternative rock. Built around pulsing analog textures, expressive vocals, and a strong pop sensibility, the band creates songs that move between atmospheric electronics and driving energy. Drawing influence from post-punk and ’80s new wave, their sound connects with the culture shared by gamers, music fans and creative communities.