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IVY ROOM PRESENTS

SATURDAY MAY 31ST

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THE DETROIT COBRAS

(featuring Marcus Durant of Zen Guerrilla, MC50)

NEW EP AVAILABLE AT ALL SHOWS!

THE MEMPHIS MURDER MEN

THE PHANTOM A.D.

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Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm

$22.97 Advance / $23 Day of Show

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IVY ROOM

860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+

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THE DETROIT COBRAS

I first crossed paths with Marcus Durant, former lead singer of Zen Guerilla, in 2018. My band (The Detroit Cobras) was opening for Wayne Kramer’s MC50, an anniversary celebration of the MC5’s “Kick Out The Jams”. Marcus was handling lead vocals for MC50, honoring former front man, Rob Tyner, with intense performances that went beyond an imitation, or a vocal impersonation. It came from a deeper place and that certainly caught my attention. As a teenager I had the pleasure of working with Tyner and saw more than a passing similarity in Marcus’ vocal approach. Stepping into another singer's shoes and staying true to yourself is just as hard as it sounds. But Marcus had dedication, passion, and an uncanny ability to connect with the audience. Rachel Nagy, of the Detroit Cobras, was an equally impressive vocalist and the two admired each other's delivery and stage presence.

Rachel Nagy tragically passed away and much like losing Rob Tyner, this loss was a heavy one...not just for Detroiters, but for music fans all around the world. When talk eventually turned to a possible memorial concert, Marcus offered his services and he handled it with grace and power. A new dynamic was born and we've decided to take this celebration of Rachel to the people. 

-Mary Cobra

The Memphis Murder Men

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50’s rock ‘n’ roll’s bastard child – that just about sums up The Memphis Murder Men. Originally hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, the band evolved from the Steel City’s first horror-punk outfit – The Brain Invaders – and now call Oakland, California, their home. 
 These guys have fired up the stage with The Misfits, Tiger Army, The Murder Junkies, The Quakes, The Guana Batz and just about every legendary psychobilly band there is. The group completely embodies the rock ‘n’ roll that gave birth to every punk, rockabilly, and psychobilly band out there and do it without regrets or fear of what “the scene” might think. 
 Love ‘em or hate ‘em, The Memphis Murder Men are putting the nail in the coffin of bad rock ‘n’ roll and cranking out loud and proud rock n roll the way the greats did. 
 The Band: Screamin E-Vocals / The Lith-Lead Guitar / Colonel Rev. Rhett-Rhythm Guitar / Sir Hans Sir Hans-Bass / "Sweet Dick" Bobby James-Drums / Danny Valentino (the sixth Murder Man) lead guitar-drums.

THE PHANTOM A.D.

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More than a mere performance, The Phantom A.D. delivers an electrifying spectacle. Fronted by The Phantom—a larger-than-life figure draped in his signature cape and afro—the band has pioneered a unique musical genre known as Ghoulish Rock N’ Roll. Seamlessly blending Surf, Garage, and Rockabilly elements with the frenzied, forbidden fun of an old horror movie, they’ve established a worldwide following. Originally known as Isaac Rother & The Phantoms, the band has undergone an evolution, reemerging as The Phantom A.D. to reflect a new chapter in their macabre musical journey. While the name has changed, the ghoulish energy and commitment to their hauntingly good sound remain stronger than ever. Their brand-new album, The Phantom A.D. Plays Rock N’ Roll, is a thrilling testament to their signature style, offering phans a spine-tingling ride through their most dynamic and monstrous tracks yet. With this new release, The Phantom A.D. invites you to join their ever-growing legion of phans and experience the next chapter in Ghoulish Rock N’ Roll history!