On September 12, Crybaby presents the legendary ESG — the South Bronx punk-funk pioneers whose raw, hypnotic grooves have influenced generations of musicians from hip-hop producers to underground rock bands. These trailblazers practically invented the blueprint for minimalist funk that still moves dance floors worldwide.
Joining this historic night is dub master The Scientist, who will be live-mixing and layering his iconic sound throughout the evening, transforming the sets of Mild Universe and Naked Roommate in real time. This sonic alchemy bridges decades of underground innovation, creating a genre-bending collision of timeless energy.
Part dance party, part sonic experiment — witness the raw pulse that birthed countless samples meet Jamaica's deepest dub traditions. For the heads and the dancers alike, this is an unmissable convergence of two musical legends in the heart of Oakland. ABBA ZABBA is an event series curated by (((folkYEAH!))) celebrating unique nights of rhythm, reverb, and revolutionary sound.