Live Performance – Iriamu
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Iriamu is the multi-disciplined art project of Will Hamilton. In his music, Iriamu uses found sounds, everyday noises, synths, percussion, guitars, and his primary instrument, bass guitar. He melds the “noises” creating sonic soundscapes to express emotions, and tell his story. A modern day Griot.
Iriamu has shared his ideas on numerous EPs that are free form and not structured, along with four full-length albums, Toulon, a Travel Journal, The Shape of Iriamu to Come, Reflections: Pieces of a Man, and The Freak Flag Freedom Party for Exploratory Creativity & Freedom of One’s Mind. The latter serving as a springboard to a community driven, socio-political party founded by Iriamu. The FFFPpromotes community, promotion and support for all creative people.
Iriamu is the founder of the community driven, socio-political party, the Freak Flag Freedom Party for Exploratory Creativity & Freedom of One’s Mind. Iriamu is a co-curator of Monday Night Creative Music, a weekly series hosted at Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery in Atlanta, GA. Iriamu serves on advisory boards for non-profit corporations Art Span Nola, and Eyedrum art and music gallery. He is also a partner in the instrumental music festival, based in Atlanta, NoWordsATL.
*$12 cover added to bill
Saberico — Chef Pedro Porras
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SABERICO is a summer pop-up concept at Commune that combines elevated flavors with an approachable dining experience. Chef Pedro Porras has worked for Michelin starred restaurants throughout Europe and brings a refreshing take on traditional Spanish cuisine.
Check out the menu:
Gazpacho & Oysters
Chilled Andalusian gazpacho served with fresh oysters, cucumber mignonette, and optional caviar for an elevated luxury touch.
Melon with Jamón Ibérico
A refreshing summer pairing of sweet melon and premium Spanish Ibérico ham.
Roast Chicken Croquetas
Traditional creamy Spanish croquetas with roasted chicken, served individually for easy sharing and casual enjoyment.
Albóndigas en Pepitoria
Spanish-style meatballs in a rich saffron and almond sauce.
Patatas Bravas
Classic crispy potatoes with bold brava sauce, offering a familiar yet refined tapas staple.
Burnt Manchego Basque Cheesecake
A rich burnt-style cheesecake infused with Manchego cheese
World Upside Down— Josh Feigert
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Krautrock, acid folk and the worlds they influence
Something like —
Popol Vuh, Comus, Linda Perhaps, Brantenn Schnure
Bird — Austin “The Judge” Wheeler
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Golden Era 1950s and 60s Jazz
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Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Max Roach, Red Garland
Eric Thomas Trio – Live Jazz Set
$12 Cover*
About–
Eric Thomas delivers an incomparable sound leaving crowds with only one question: “when can I hear him again?” Eric started his professional journey as a finalist in Atlanta's first Future of Jazz competition. Since then he has captivated audiences from the Atlanta Jazz Festival to the Blue Note in New York and many places in between.
Karey A. Davis is a dynamic pianist, saxophonist, and producer known for delivering electrifying performances. He has shared the stage with legends like Roy Ayers, Kirk Whalum, and Hugh Masekela and performed at premier festivals such as Montreux and North Sea Jazz. As the former music director for national recording artist Dee Lucas, his production and songwriting talents contribute to upcoming works with #1 Billboard artists like flutist Ragan Whiteside and trumpeter Lin Rountree. His versatility also extends to television, including credits on Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Comedy on Starz. Karey brings world-class musicianship and an unforgettable experience to every stage.
Steven L. Gooden, II is a vetted multi-percussionist, musical director/arranger & sound/lighting engineer. With jazz at the forefront, he explores multitudes of genres in his repertoire. He is a wealth of resources to those who love music and appreciate the arts.
*Per person cover charge added to bill
Idol Night — Randy Mansour
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A dive into Randy's collection of Japanese city pop and idol records from the 80s.
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Seiko Matsuda, Momoko Kikuchi, Anri, Hitomi Tohyama
Sun Shower — Krystal Visions
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City pop, world beat, dance, electronic
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Tatsuro Yamashita, Nu Genea, Reuben Vaun Smith
Space & Bass — Dj Billy
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Dub, IDM, Experimental Beats, Ambient Techno
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Skee Mask, Shed, Carl Craig, Moritz Von Oswald, Djrum
SUMMER RESIDENCY AT WARHORSE — Nabani Banks & Bruce Phillps
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All vinyl DJ sets from Nabani Banks & Bruce Phillps
Happening every weekend from May 30 to September 15, “Summer Residency at Warhorse” is our collaborative pop up with Cey Matcha, Francisco Lora, Wrong Studio and Music Matters. 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
and Sunday from 11 - 2 for Coffee and Furniture by Wrong Studio
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
Dedicated Listening – Boards of Canada - Inferno
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The long-awaited return of Boards of Canada marks a profound moment in contemporary electronic music. With Inferno, Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin have crafted an 18-song meditation on our precarious present, utilizing their singular ability to blend the ominous with the transcendent. Drenched in arcane imagery and intricate, puzzling soundscapes, the album represents a career-defining achievement in sonic storytelling. We invite you to join us as we deconstruct the enigmatic world of Inferno.
Album Listening — Big Modern! by Goose
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We’re excited to partner with Goose for a special advance listening event for their new album BIG MODERN!
Join us on June 11th for a full hi-fi playback of the album at Commune.
Doors at 5pm. Listening begins at 6pm
RSVP here: goosetheband.com/hifi.
Live Performance – Anagrams & Brainworlds
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Anagrams is Je Crompton (saxophones, clarinet, keyboards) and JD Walsh (guitars, keyboards, electronics).
They play jazz/not jazz, ambient/not ambient, acoustic/electronic music.The duo was formed when avant-garde jazz saxophonist Je learned that his new neighbor, JD Walsh (Shy Layers, Natural Palace), was an electronic musician. Intrigued, Je suggested that they collaborate on a 7” record. The result was “Roll Call” / “Springs,” released in 2020.
During the dark days of the Covid pandemic,Je and JD continued their collaboration, trading audio files and recording enough material for a full-length album. That album was picked up by Balmat, a Barcelona label specializing in ambien music. Blue Voices was released by Balmat in early 2024.
As Brainworlds, Atlanta based guitarist Mason Brown (Maserati, Flamingo Shadow) has been employing repeating sheets of sound to delve deep into the subconscious and explore hidden relationships between the micro and macro ever since his first solo cassette release in 2008. Each album and performance, devoid of the constraints of time and gravity, float in the metaphysical realm where mind and universe coalesce.
Brainworlds’ latest track “Cistothorus Stellaris” was released in late 2025 on Georgia-native drone label Hooker Vision’s compilation of regional psychonauts dubbed Creek Drift Mosaic: A Field Guide to Southern Cosmic.
*$12 cover added to bill
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. Check it:
Raviolo with “Rundown Sauce”
Yogurt Dip with blistered sofrito tomatoes and empanada crisps
Hamachi with parsley citrus oil and pickled escovitch
Bacalaito with salsa rosado
Peach Empanada with coconut cream
Prince Day — Chris Devoe & Jeff Brown
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All Prince, all night!
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Prince!
Peppermint Gatty — Lisa Watts Thurston
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A blend of Hip Hop and R&B from the 70s through the 2000s. Underground classics to main-stream.
Something like —
Frank Ocean, Hall and Oates, Bobby Womack, Stevie Wonder, Common, Native Tongues to DITC
With special guest DJ Sir Daniel
Album Listening — Stone Bogus by Nelward
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For the past decade, Nelward has built a prolific, internet-native cult following through a wonky, genre- fluid vision of modern electronic jazzpop. A true DIY auteur, Nelward handles every facet of his output— from the intricate, maximalist production to the surreal, self-produced videos that define his visual world. Initially inspired by the Nintendo melodies etched into his ADHD brain, his breakout new jack swing/nu-metal 2019 banger “Ghost” was followed by the infectious 90s funk earworm “Never Wanna Fall (In Love with U)”, leading to the visceral and conscious songwriting in the 2020 EP Eat Your Dreams.
After ten years of using singles and EPs as a medium for sonic world-building, Nelward is set to release his debut full-length album, Stone Bogus, on June 12.
Stone Bogus is a "sonic autopsy" of the last decade—a high-velocity response to the psychological horror renaissance of A24 works like Midsommar, Bugonia and The Curse. Lyrically, the album dissects the societal erosion of a shared reality from COVID onwards, mapping a world that has become rapidly and violently Bogus.
$10 Cover
To the Beat Ya’ll — Dillon Maurer
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A night dedicated to instrumentals of all kinds: lo-fi beats acid jazz, downtempo and boom bap.
Overlord — Dream of Electric Sheep
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An evening of synth pop and italo disco
Something like —
Cabaret Voltaire, Heaven 17, Erasure, Bobby “O”, Giorgio Moroder, Cerrone, Kano
Nyumbani Listening Experience: An Ode to 2016
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Nyumbani means home. This is where we come to truly listen. An immersive music series celebrating the sounds of the African continent and diaspora — from Rhumba and Lingala in Central Africa to Afrobeats and Highlife in the West, from Bongo Flava in the East to Amapiano in the South. Deep listening with room to move. Think of it as the space between a party and a lecture — deep listening with room to dance, to feel, to connect with fellow music lovers who understand that these sounds carry history, identity, and home.
Vol II: An Ode to 2016
Be honest. "Pana" still owns you. You know every word to "One Dance." You haven't recovered from "Skin Tight." And somewhere in your library is a flash drive labeled Lagos Summer 16.
Ten years on, we're putting 2016 back on the speakers - Lagos, Accra, Dar, Jo'burg, Kingston, Port of Spain, Berlin. The whole map. The year Afrobeats went global, gqom broke out of Durban, dancehall ran every cookout, and the Afro-house producers in Soweto and Berlin finally found each other.
Vol II:
Heavy Mellow— Shaun Golden
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A stew of funk-influenced jazz, soul, and boogie, seasoned with Latin, African, and Asian spices, spanning from the 70's to today. The emphasis will be on the groove, keeping heads nodding and toes tapping, and making folks want to order another round of drinks.
Something like —
James Mason, Asha Puthli, Dexter Wansel, Deodato
Jazz Performance - Justin Chesarek Trio
$12 Cover*
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A live jazz set by Atlanta drummer Justin Chesarek with Patrick Arthur and Robby Handley.
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Percussionist Justin Chesarek performs regularly with the Joe Alterman Trio, Trey Wright, Anita Aysola, and is a regular at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. Notable performances include The Iridium and The Blue Note in New York, D.C’s Kennedy Center, the Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival in Alaska, The North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland and the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
Chesarek teaches Jazz Percussion at Kennesaw State University, is the Artist Affiliate of Jazz Percussion at Emory University, and is the former Professor of Percussion at Morehouse College.
*Per person cover charge added to bill
Rebus Bingo — David Matysiak
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An eclectic set akin to a dynamic puzzle board balancing deep, intellectual curiosity with a vibrant, high-energy pulse that connects people to the place.
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Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love, Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Ffunny Ffriends, Blood Orange - You're Not Good Enough, Thundercat - Them Changes, Beach House - The Hours
Numero Uno — Dj Mafioso
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Stretching between hip hop, Latin rhythms, funk, reggae and soul.
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Joe Bataan, MF Doom, Fania Records, Stax Records
Bird — Austin “The Judge” Wheeler
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"May Day: Commune-ist Jazz" - DJ SRCE and I do the May edition of the popular "Red October: Commune-ist Jazz" an exploration of rare vinyl from the jazz scenes of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and beyond — capturing the big band, funk, and fusion sounds of Eastern Europe’s socialist states, circa 1961–1988, featuring Atlanta’s foremost authority on the subject, guest DJ SRCE
(Sounds like: Ganelin Trio, Zbigniew Namysłowski, Misa Blam and more!)
Isaac Mehki Commune
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Isaac Mehki and Limen Gallery are taking over Commune for a night of curated sounds, karaoke and new original works by Isaac Mehki.
We’ll have DJ set by Zopi Kristjanson and Will C. Wilson III with Daft Punk, Elton John, Elvis Presley and other legendary performers. Karaoke starts at 9pm.
Live Performance – Jessica Pavone & Katherine Young
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Violist Jessica Pavone and bassoonist Katherine Young join forces to create a new body of work for their instruments. The music brings these two artists’ distinct and powerful solo improvisational languages into a resonant and pulsating dialogue. Katherine and Jessica have a two-decade history of performing each other’s compositions, improvising in large ensembles, touring together, and supporting one another’s creative and professional development. During this time each artist developed a distinct language on her instrument that continues to evolve through solo performance. Pavone’s structured yet indeterminate pieces for viola stem from an interest in long tones, repetition, and sympathetic vibration. They inform her written practice and play a vital role in her approach to ensemble composition. Katherine explores twitching rhythmic patterns and the internal beating of virtuosic multiphonics. After years of deeply inspiring one another’s music, in this duo synthesize their two vocabularies for the first time. Their co-compositions bring into conversation these two artists’ distinct and powerful solo languages while utilizing each of their highly developed composition skills to create intimate, focused and energetic music.
*$15 cover added to bill
45s & Frequencies — DJ Kemit
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A deep dive into Atlanta’s musical DNA, pulled straight from original 7” vinyl including a few choice 12”/LP selections. DJ Kemit spins rare groove 45s recorded in Atlanta between 1969–1986 —raw, soulful, and foundational. 80s boogie, dance classics and soulful house designed for the floor. Two sets, one continuous story—from crate to listening room.
Something like —
Tommy Stewart, Billy Byrd, Lenè Hayes, McNasty, The N. Cee, The Tears, Lowell, Princes & Starbreeeze.
$10 Cover added to your bill.
The Electric Kissaten — Dj Chibimari
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Mixing Japanese artists of different eras and genres such as Ichiko Aoba, Tricot, Serani Poji, and Yumi Matsutoya and electronic artists such as CHIYORI and Harikuyamaku.
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Japanese techno, ambient house, atmospheric, folk, emo
Jazz Performance - Jon Olejnik and Friends
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Jon Olejnik and Friends present "A Standard Session,” favorites from the early-to-mid 20th century songbook.
D'Addario Woodwinds performing artist Jon Olejnik has performed professionally in all 50 States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan through various touring acts. Past tours include The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Bernadette Peters, Jazz drumset legend Jimmy Cobb, Harlem River Noise, and the Broadway North American Tour of "My Fair Lady".
*$12 per person cover charge added to bill
Stevie Wonder Birthday Tribute
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Tonight we pay tribute to Stevie Wonder. Wonder's music blends elements of soul, funk, rock, jazz, reggae, Broadway, and African styles. His distinctive voice, melodic talent, and complex arrangements have contributed to his enduring appeal. Wonder is also a dedicated social activist who has fought for civil and human rights.
Though he lost his sight shortly after birth, his creative vision was clear, and with a natural musical flair, he quickly went on to become a Motown child prodigy. Following record-breaking hits in the 1960s (he topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart at age 13 with his single “Fingertips”), Wonder’s real critical success developed in the 1970s with album releases including Talking Book, Innervisions, Music Of My Mind and, of course, Songs In The Key Of Life.
Atlanta Synth Club – Synth Social
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Whether you are an “old head,” or simply have a curiosity about analogue or midi-instruments, we encourage you to come out and mingle with other like-minded folks!!
This serves as a networking opportunity for Atlanta’s host of electronic musicians in a relaxed, down-to-earth environment.
ATL Synth Club’s dedication to all things synth (of the software and hardware varieties) has previously behind events such as MIDI Clock, Common Circuits, and Modular on the Spot… we are thrilled to have them here!
Live performance by - Cavegirlxx (Mariposa Meneses Pimentel) massages the underbelly of pleasure and pain, world-building through her many mediums-photography, visual arts, video arts, music, and performance. She invites you to meet her gaze.
$5-10 donation
¡Alegria! — Chef Simón Suarez Páramo
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¡Alegria! is a project that celebrates the Americas, the ecology of Georgia, and the peoples of Atlanta. With a focus on foraged and locally grown foods, the menu will be an experimental, colorful dive into ¡Alegría!'s perception of our city.
Rhythm Noir — DJ Euts
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Deep electronic R&B rhythms with a touch of Afro-inspired sounds
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Kaytranada, Solange, Frank Ocean, SZA, Xavier Oma, Tems
Commune – 2 Year Anniversary Party
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Can you believe it's been two years? Come celebrate with $8 champagne pours and a DJ set by Commune’s partners Zopi Kristjanson and Chris Devoe. Here’s to more music and sweet moods for the next year.
Live Performance – Jadé Crosby & Gabe Ossa
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Jadé Crosby and Gabe Ossa of Novumora play a special acoustic guitar and jazz vocal duet. Popular songs, standards and more.
*$10 cover added to bill