SUMMER AT WARHORSE — Bitchin’ Bajas
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Speakeasy and Commune present: Bitchin’ Bajas at Warhorse.
The next album from Bitchin Bajas — the trio of Cooper Crain, Rob Frye and Daniel Quinlivan — is near! The successor to 2022’s Bajascillators glides easily into frame, but once there, Inland See is deceptively immediate: four songs, entirely within themselves, all together forming an essential whole. Inland Seeis outSeptember 26. The lead single "Skylarking" is out now with a new visualizer featuring visuals by Nick Ciontea.
With every successive Bitchin Bajas release, we see that the real key for them is a sense of discovery, that tingle that comes when you feel something breaking through. The sky opening up. Take "Skylarking": a remarkable construction, built to and fro in the ether, but with a deceptive grasp of four-on-the-floor rhythm. It showcases jewels from their world music and jazz archives, then returns to their undulous source drone, riding smoothly back into silence. The stuff that fills this Inland See holds you up powerfully, as if you’re floating, saltwater or helium-wise — effervescent, effortless, elemental.
Ride Lonesome – Beck’s New Album Listening
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We’re excited to partner with In Sheep’s Clothing and Capital Records for a listening of the new album Ride Lonesome by Beck at 7pm and 9pm, with a set of selections from his discography before, in between and after.
Doors at 6pm. Listening begins at 7pm
No cover.
Bird — Austin “The Judge” Wheeler
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Bird! Atlanta’s top jazz vinyl collectors play the best and rarest jazz records in their collections. You can even win a vintage vinyl record to take home!
All DJ proceeds donated to the Wild Nest Bird Rehab
Something like-
Miles Davis, Joe Henderson and Stanley Cowell
Dale Play — Florista
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Immerse yourself in a journey through the past, present, and future sounds of reggaeton and Latin dance music with Florista.
Something like —
Tego Calderón, Omar Courtz, Bad Bunny, Young Miko, Wisin y Yandel
$5 Cover
Turn n Burn – Townson Wells
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Townson Wells of Turnin’ n’ Burnin’ play the best 60s gritty and greasy R&B, soul and rock n’ roll at 45 RPM
POP UP — Eat. More. Dinna.
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Le’Ana and Conrad of Eat.More.Dinna. will be popping up this evening with a menu that leans into Le’Ana’s ethnic background. You’ll find hints of Jamaican, Puerto Rican, Italian and Vietnamese flavors.
Bryan Collins — John Coltrane Birthday Tribute
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“My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being...When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hangups...I want to speak to their souls.”
― John Coltrane
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John Coltrane!
Live Show – Huey x Zoe Lemon x Shlomo Franklin
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Live songs performed by Atlanta native Huey, and touring artists Zoe Lemon and Shlomo Franklin.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Ga., Huey’s songwriting is rooted in southern folk music. Heart-clenching and poignant lyrics married with folk, sometimes even jazz, melodies, Huey's songwriting reflects the emotions that she’s embedded in her music.
Zoe (rhymes with toe!) Lemon is a violinist, songwriter, and holds the Guiness World Record for biggest klutz. Her music is introspective, full of layered strings, and warm vocals.
Her debut EP, Tailspin, was featured on WXPN, WKDU, and NPR. Last year, she released an EP titled A Coin in the Mouth of a Fish—a collection written during a season when she felt like she wasn’t measuring up to her own expectations. With this new release, she’s touring a lot and selling colorful merch.
Shlomo Franklin is an American singer/songwriter born on a small cow farm in upstate New York. Raised off the cultural grid, without music, television, or radio, his songs are strongly influenced by his cult-like religious upbringing. Shlomo released his debut album in 2019 which was produced by Grammy Award winner C Lanzbom and released a double album follow up from his now Nashville, TN home. Franklin has opened up for Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers and shared festivals with The Nude Party and The Bones of JR Jones.
Katherine Young – Biomes Album Release Party
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Local composer and bassoonist Katherine Young celebrates the release of her album BIOMES (Chaikin Records). The album features three pieces: BIOMES 6.0, BIOMES 8.1 and BIOMES 7.4. BIOMES 6.0 is a notated concert work created with and for NYC-based percussion+piano quartet Yarn/Wire. BIOMES 8.1 is a studio-based work created with Chicago experimental electronicist Olivia Block, and BIOMES 7.4 features cornetist Ben LaMar Gary and drummer Brian Chase (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs). The music is environmental, ambient, and immersive with unexpected moments of groove and melodicism woven together with field recordings and instrumental writing.
Doors at 6pm. Listening at 7pm and 9pm with a set of music selected by Katherine before, between and afterwards.
No cover.
Pretty Cats – Michelle King & Jenny Watts
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Three pretty cats play fun classic songs.
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Fleetwood Mac, Bee Gees, Sparks, Otis Redding, The Meters
Brown Sugar— Welcome2DloLife & JBRL
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Blending the soul of the ‘90s and 2000s R&B era with the timeless depth of neo-soul and the fresh edge of today’s alternative R&B. Every mix is curated to create an intimate, nostalgic atmosphere while introducing listeners to sounds that pushed the culture ahead. It’s a smooth, intentional journey built for true music lovers who appreciate soulful storytelling, deep grooves, and impeccable transitions.
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Raphael Saadiq, Aaliyah, Bilal, Floetry, Brandy, Jill Scott
Album Listening – Yours Sincerely by Haruomi Hosono
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We’re excited to partner with In Sheep’s Clothing for a listening of the new album Yours Sincerely by Haruomi Hosono at 7pm and 9pm, with a set of adjacent music projects before, in between and after.
Doors at 6pm. Listening begins at 7pm
Haruomi Hosono
細野晴臣
Sometimes credited as Harry Hosono, he is a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is considered to be one of the most influential musicians in Japanese pop music history, credited with shaping the sound of Japanese pop for decades as well as pop music outside of Japan. He also inspired genres such as city pop, and as the leader of the Yellow Magic Orchestra contributed to the development and pioneering of numerous electron genres.
Trainspotting — Movie + Soundtracks
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“A jolt of adrenaline shot straight to the heart of 1990s British cinema, this darkly funny adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s novel was a major breakthrough for director Danny Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald, and screenwriter John Hodge. With live-wire energy and stylistic verve, Trainspotting bounces across the life and times of Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor), a Scottish heroin addict who, along with his misfit mates, gets high, gets in trouble, gets clean, and gets high again, all in a bid to outrun the banality of modern existence. Kinetically cut to an iconic soundtrack of techno, rock, and Brit-pop, this indie phenomenon chooses life in all its ugly, beautiful, terrifying exhilaration.”
We’ll listen to both volumes of the Trainspotting soundtrack while screening the film silently,
7p and 9p, no cover
hemiSYNC — Ganja Kitty
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Club 17 presents hemiSYNC with Ganja Kitty for a late night party at Commune.
Ganja Kitty is a Panamanian Atlanta-based genre fluid DJ that keeps the energy high and the room moving. From Jersey, B-More, and Philly club, Miami and Atlanta bass, to techno, global, ghettotech, juke and footwork, Ganja keeps the clubbing experience lively, fast-paced, and definitely twerkable. Expect heavy bass, sexy blends, and sharp transitions.
Art Opening — Trey Dowell
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Commune and Limen Gallery present Dusk, featuring new work by Trey Dowell.
Born in Americus, GA, Dowell is an Atlanta based multi-disciplinary artist. He studied at Georgia State University and got a BFA in Drawing, Painting and Printmaking. Since graduating from GSU, he had his first solo show titled “makeitallmakesense” at MINT Gallery as a Leap Year artist. He has also been a featured artist at Kai-Lin Art as part of “Whimsy and Wander.”
Limen Gallery will curate a playlist for the evening, followed by a late night party by Club 17.
SUMMER AT WARHORSE — LSV Trio
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The sound of LSV Trio is the result of three unique voices conversing over a shared passion for classical chamber music, jazz, and the need to groove. The three-piece ensemble highlights the individual character of each member while delivering tightly-knit performances featuring original material and arrangements ranging from jazz standards to bastardizations of recent releases from chart-topping pop artists. LSV features an unusual formation comprised of cellist Jordi Lara, percussion-vocoder/synth player Paul Stevens, and keyboard/synth-commander Matt Vu. The skills and tools these musicians bring together allows the ensemble to casually pass melodic and harmonic roles to each other mid-song, creating a constantly evolving – and limitless – soundscape. LSV Trio has performed and recorded in the Metro-Atlanta area since 2024, making their studio debut that same year with their three-track EP, “LSV Trio.”
Sliding Scale cover, or grab tix here.
Please note this is NOT at Commune’s space, but at Goat Farm in West Midtown:
1200 Foster Street NW Atlanta GA 30318
WAVEY.WAV — Dj Adore
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Pride Frequency Edition 🏳️🌈
Black Pride weekend we’re back at Commune for another intimate night of good music, craft cocktails and beautiful people!
Alternate R&B, electronic, house, funk with subtle influences of Baltimore/Jersey Club mixed with Atlanta and Florida Bass and whatever feels good in the moment! Laid back, eclectic and just enough bounce to keep the room moving.
This one we celebrate Pride, but wavey.wav welcomes all.
Come as you are, catch a wave.
Juicy Fruits II — Summer Watercolor
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Come juicy with vibrant color and activate your imagination in this late summer watercolor class. We had such a success at the last Juicy Fruits, we’ve decided to do another one before this hot, hot heat and ripe fruit turns to pumpkins.
Walk through techniques for authentic expression as you paint a forbidden fruit still life from your deep imagination. Enjoy ambient music on the hi-fidelity sound system while sipping on Commune’s colorfully curated drink selection. All materials and a glass of wine (white, orange, red, or zero proof) is included in the ticket.
Curious Artists is an experimental art school by Atlanta artist Kirstin Mitchell, currently painting and living in Tulum with her rescue street dogs.
A glass of wine, a paintbrush, vivid watercolors, ambient environment, all while supporting rescue street dogs in Mexico.
$40
Zopi Kristjanson – Wildflowers
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Folk, psyche folk, acid folk, freak folk from the 60s to now
Something Like —
Donovan, Linda Perhacs, Comus, Nagisa Ni Te, Animal Collective
Motion Pictures— November Rose
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Motion Pictures No. 05 returns to Commune in Avondale Estates for a hosted evening of film, jazz-led music, and conversation. We’d love to have you with us.
This time, two films set in Brazil play softly in the background—same alibi: everybody’s running, nobody’s arriving on time, and Rio doesn’t mind either way.
November Rose will shape the night’s music arc, drifting through ambient jazz, samba, and dance-forward jazz house. We practice presence rather than performance: gentle introductions, then unhurried conversation and lavish mischief.
Mathis Hunter – Pure Phase
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Mathis Hunter will bring a cornucopia of eclectic dance grooves from across the entire world and known universe to Commune. From Dancehall, Amapiano, Reggaton, Golden Era Hip Hop, Funk, to Brit Pop, the Horn Of Plenty overfloweth. A resident DJ at Spaceman and Jojo's Beloved & The Waiting Room.
Sparkle City Disco
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Sparkle City Disco is Nashville’s premier vinyl DJ duo, bringing an authentic, feel-good dance party wherever they play. Specializing in deep cuts and timeless disco classics from the '70s and '80s, they spin all-original vinyl with a style that honors the golden era of disco while keeping dance floors packed. Expect infectious grooves, shimmering disco energy, and a night built for dancing from start to finish.
Billy Strings — So Much For Goodbyes
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Experience the new Billy Strings album, So Much For Goodbyes, in high fidelity before it's released on August 28th.
We’re hosting a free, first-come, first-served listening party on August 26th at 7pm.
Be one of the first to hear the album, with the best sound quality possible.
Walk ins are welcome, or you can reserve a table here.
Drums on Fire — Gnosis/Leblaze/Chris Devoe
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Excursions into new electronica, Future Bass, UK Funky, Left-field, Amapiano, Gqom
Something like —
Scratcha DVA, Jlin, Kelela, Bok Bok, Leonce, Karen Nyame KG, Kaytranada, Loraine James, Larry Heard
ANALOG CARAVAN — Rob Wonder & Spearhead X
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An evening of dusty discoveries, psychedelic detours, and deep-cut dancefloor transmissions.
Spearhead X will spin an all-45 set of heavy funk, obscure breaks, and raw grooves.
Rob Wonder spins an all-vinyl journey through Turkish fuzz, Brazilian boogie, library oddities, rare groove, psychedelic sounds, and other sonic artifacts.
A gathering for curious ears, and anyone willing to get a little lost in the corners of the crates.
Bird — Austin “The Judge” Wheeler
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Bird! Atlanta’s top jazz vinyl collectors play the best and rarest jazz records in their collections. You can even win a vintage vinyl record to take home!
All DJ proceeds donated to the Wild Nest Bird Rehab
Something like-
Miles Davis, Joe Henderson and Stanley Cowell
Live Performance – LAVAHI & Taylor Roberts
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LAVAHI is a jazz-crossover vocalist, songwriter, and professor known for her expressive storytelling and instrumental approach to the voice. Whether interpreting a beloved standard, honoring the legacy of an iconic artist, shaping a musical moment through improvisation, or presenting original music, LAVAHI is drawn to the possibilities within a song—its story, its style, its structure, and the connections it can create. Her performances balance thoughtful preparation with spontaneity, remaining responsive to the music, the moment, and the people gathered around it.
Based in Atlanta, LAVAHI has established herself as a distinctive voice within the city's vibrant creative community while building a growing national presence. Her work has taken her from intimate listening rooms to major festivals, museums, concert halls, and legendary jazz stages. She has appeared at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Capital Jazz Festival, Dizzy's Club in New York, Blues Alley, Bethesda Blues & Jazz, City Winery, and the High Museum of Art, among others. Her recent work includes touring through the South Arts Jazz Roads program with Atlanta's BOOM! Trio and performances at leading venues and festivals across the country.
Taylor Roberts is a guitarist, recording artist, and educator whose career spans nearly three decades. A devoted practitioner of the 7-string guitar, he blends jazz, R&B, classic rock, pop, and modern instrumental music into a style that is both distinctive and deeply expressive.
Though rooted in the jazz tradition, Roberts is known for moving effortlessly across genres, reimagining both classic and contemporary music with nuance, sophistication, and emotional depth.
*$20 cover added to bill or order your tickets on Eventbrite
POP UP — Side Piece by Chef Mal
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Mal’s Kitchen presents SIDE PIECE, a new small-plates dining experience built around bold flavors, creative combinations and the kind of food that keeps you coming back for more.
Expect a menu inspired by Mal’s love of cooking, travel and bringing different flavors together in unexpected ways. This is a chance to experience the next chapter of Mal’s Kitchen in an intimate, relaxed setting.
Off the Algorithm – Fexcab
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Leave the algorithms and the mindless scrolling at the door. Together we will weave a sonic tapestry, where the soulful depths of jazz meet the sensual sounds of bolero, disco, salsa, global funk. We're spinning fresh sounds and beloved classics.
Something like —
Ezra Collective, Fania-All Stars, Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Lady Wray, Adrian Quesada, and Pachyman
Album Listening – Thank You by Mike D
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We’re excited to partner with In Sheep’s Clothing and Capital Records for a special advance listening of the new album by Mike D - Thank You.
ALSO, we’ll be giving away a pair of tickets to the Mike D show at The Eastern on September 5th.
Doors at 6pm. Listening begins at 7pm
wavey.wav — Aasha Adore
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modern dance mixes, future bass & deep cuts
Something like —
Kaytranada, Kelela, Cleo Sol, Don Toliver
SUMMER RESIDENCY AT WARHORSE — 1960s Cabaret
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It’s our 60s Cabaret at Warhorse Think of it like “refined karaoke,” with a themed set list and rehearsed performances. Hosted by Quinn Jones with Chris Case on grand piano, enjoy 20 songs from the ‘60s by professional and amateur stars making the songs their own.
Sliding scale cover. Doors at 7 with 60s music being played and performances starting at 9.
Happening every weekend from May 30 to September 15, “Summer Residency at Warhorse” is our collaborative pop up with Cey Matcha and Francisco Lora. Tucked into one of Goat Farm’s historic annex spaces, the Warhorse is a former coffee shop turned longtime gathering place and the perfect weekend hang.
Hours will be:
Friday & Saturday from 11 - 2 for Cey Matcha and 6 - 11 for Commune
with occasional special events outside these windows.
Please note this is NOT at Commune’s space, but at Goat Farm in West Midtown:
1200 Foster Street NW Atlanta GA 30318
Album Listening — Sunshine by JUNGLE
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We’re excited to partner with In Sheep’s Clothing for a special advance listening event for the new album by Jungle -SUNSHINE.
Jungle are a British band formed in early 2013 by London-based producers Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland. They have released four studio albums: Jungle (2014), which was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize; For Ever (2018);Loving in Stereo (2021); and Volcano (2023), with their fifth album Sunshine (2026).
Join us on August 13th for a full hi-fi playback of the album at Commune.
Doors at 6pm. Listening begins at 7pm
Kishida – Live Performance
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The name Kishida is a nod to Doug Johnson's mom, Takako & his Japanese heritage. The band members have been together since the late 90s, transforming many times over the years. Doug and Matt McKenny had been in a band called Vine, playing instrumental originals & covers of bands like the Meters in places like Savannah, Athens, and Atlanta alongside Josh Safer & Marco Diaz. When Marco moved home to NYC, Jeremy Wilhelm stepped in on Bass & the moniker of Old School Dropouts was briefly adopted to cover the new concept. Whereas Vine had incorporated plenty of improvisation, the idea for OSD was perhaps bolder: make it all up on the spot and root the whole thing in groove above everything. Kishida is a mix of Vine & OSD, paired down to a trio with sets built on musical "stems" or starting points. Your guess as to where the tune is going may be as good as theirs!
*$10 cover added to bill or get advance tickets on Eventbrite.
Nyah Cami — Kinetic Ship
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A journey through soulful Black music. Focusing on jazz, funk, soul, disco, and new jack swing. From Little Beaver to Chanté Moore, Nyah’s love of Black music and history will shine through.
Something like —
Ohio Players, Luther Vandross, Angela Bofill, Herbie Hancock
Live Performance –JAZZVILLAINY
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JAZZVILLAINY is a collaborative project between Josiah Soren, keyboardist Jonah Pierre, guitarist Patrick Arthur, and drummer CJ Brinson. JAZZVILLAINY is a tribute project to the late and great MF DOOM and includes songs from classic MF DOOM albums such as Madvillainy, Mm… Food, Operation: Doomsday, and Vaudeville Villain!
DJ set of MF DOOM discography, collaborations and remixes by Chris Devoe
*$20 cover added to bill or Eventbrite
Classic Country Night — DJs Yee and Haw
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DJs Yee and Haw are taking us on a journey through the heart of country music, from the authentic energy of the Bakersfield sound to the psychedelic explorations of cosmic and outlaw country. Expect twangy guitars, soulful vocals, and a whole lotta honky-tonk.
Something like —
Tanya Tucker, Waylon Jennings, Terry Allen, Merle Haggard
Brian Hudson Trio – Live Jazz Set
$10 Cover*
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Brian Hudson Trio is a jazz/fusion and funk trio headed by recording artist, drummer and musician Brian Hudson. Brian's trio and full band have performed at various venues around metro Atlanta for the past 7 years. Recently Brian's full band performed to sold out audiences at The Velvet Note Jazz Club in metro Atlanta and the trio has been the featured artist for the Jazz Brunch at the 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival at The Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee and held a two-month residency at The Renaissance Gateway Hotel. In addition, they have been a featured artist several times over the past few years at the High Museum of Art's Friday Jazz Series. The trio blends jazz, fusion, funk and Latin and brings a high energy and spirited vibe to their audiences.
*Per person cover charge added to bill
Or get advance tix on Eventbrite here.