Americana Joy
Americana Joy at Bigfoot Lodge is a FREE monthly music series.
Join musical legacy artist Matt Axton (son of Hoyt Axton) along with Grand Ole Country Bunker as they bring a new crop of the best original Americana artists to the City of Angels each month. From bluegrass to folk to southern rock and everything in between, Americana Joy takes great pride In creating a free community based showcase that gives a high quality platform to local, regional and touring independent musicians.
This event is FREE and tickets are not required.
UPCOMING
Date & time
Friday, November 21 · 8pm - Close PST
Location
Bigfoot Lodge
3172 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Artists
Nocona
Matt Axton & Badmoon
Rah Rah Rabbit
Korey Simeone & Ike’s Creek
DJ Max Maxstofferson
Upcoming Artists
NOCONA
-Los Angeles-
Chris Isom: Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Adrienne Isom: Bass, Vocals
Elan Glasser: Harmonica
Matt Brundrett: Drums, Vocals
Nocona is a rock band who draw their roots from Country, Folk, Punk, Rock and psychedelia. Known for taking the psychedelia of the 13th Floor Elevators and mashing it up with the Bakersfield sound, Roky, Buck, The Blasters, Gun Club, Love, the Burrito Brothers, and a wide eclectic tapestry of Country, Folk, Rock n roll, garage rock and punk. On their previous albums, Nocona and Long Gone Song drew rave reviews and the band has played some of the biggest festivals in America – Outside Lands, Bonnaroo, and Stagecoach. Los Dos, released July 2020, finds the band digging deeper into its bracing melding of hard-edged Americana and a keen punk-bred sensibility. Nocona is currently in the studio working on their fourth album to be released winter 2025. Stay tuned for updates on new music and tour dates!
MATT AXTON & BADMOON
-Los Angeles-
Some say rock is dead, but fans of Matt Axton know that Mountain Soul - Rock & Roll is alive and kicking. Grown in the mountains of Tahoe and with The Axton Musical Legacy as his guide, this West Coast-based singer/songwriter and band leader’s music is a powerful mix of classic storytelling folk-roots with modern guitar-driven Americana rock twists. Matt is known for his distinct baritone voice, unique finger-picker guitar style and wealth of legacy stories.
Matt tours nationally playing large festivals and iconic institutions as well as opening up for acts like Midland, Paul Cauthen, Jim Lauderdale, and Nikki Lane. He has recorded with music legends Steve Feroni (Tom Petty), Hal Cragin (Iggy Pop), Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd) and collaborated on projects such as “Abbey Road Reimaged - A Tribute to the Beatles” where Aaron Badgley of Spill Magazine called Axton’s cover of ‘Octopus’ Garden’ “pure genius.”
“Joy to You,” Matt’s signature sign-off, is not just a reference to his father’s famous song, but a way of life. Matt strives to create community through music curating Americana Joy, a monthly live music series of local and touring bands in Los Angeles, spearheading the Tahoe Joy Music Festival benefitting local nonprofits, and piloting a showcase of up-and-coming acoustic artists with Americana Land music video channel.
Boasting over 300 original songs with some of L.A.’s best players behind him (Badmoon), Matt Axton continues to carve his path in the independent Americana scene and proudly celebrates the family tradition of bringing just a little more Joy To The World!
rah rah rabbit
-Los Angeles-
Rah Rah Rabbit is a distinctive force in the world of Americana Cosmic Country, seamlessly blending roots music, folk, and a splash of psychedelia to create a sonic journey that takes listeners from the Honky Tonk to the far reaches of outer space. Hailing from Los Angeles, this captivating act has earned a reputation for their high energy performances and original compositions that keep audiences enthralled from start to finish.
At the helm of Rah Rah Rabbit is the enigmatic frontwoman Rabbit, a seasoned songwriter and performer with over 15 years of experience in the musical landscapes of Los Angeles and the Mojave Desert. Rabbit’s evocative songwriting is the heartbeat of the band, bringing life to the songs that are as sweet and clever as they are deeply rooted in Americana traditions.
Rah Rah Rabbit can take on many forms. A six-piece ensemble with a raucous Honky Tonk sound, an acoustic trio that taps into their folk roots, or a stripped down solo act featuring Rabbit on guitar. Regardless of the setup, their performances promise to get your boots tapping and your heart thumping. Their captivating shows and dynamic style have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life, cementing their place as one of the most exciting acts in Americana Cosmic Country.
Korey Simeone & Ikes Creek
-Los Angeles-
Ikes Creek Combines great songwriting, bluesy vocals and virtuosic instrumental skills and is one of Los Angeles' most original Americana bands. With Korey Simeone's searing fiddle and resonant vocals, Tom Moose's great work on guitar and mandolin and Cori Cable Kidder's powerful singing abilities, IKES CREEK took 1st place in the Best Band Category at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. This musical group is being recognized as a critical new voice on the Roots Americana scene of Southern California.
Ikes Creek marks a new philosophy in the Americana genre. Inspired by the vision of bandleader Korey Simeone, Ikes Creek espouses a total commitment to authenticity coupled with an unbound sense of adventure, a forward vision of what acoustic music can be.