Ferndale

Denver’s Sqwerv brings its Fall Tour 2026 to the Magic Bag, carrying forward a sound the band describes as “Everything Rock.” The group’s self-released catalog ranges from the live recordings that capture its concert sets to the studio track “Is it Right Is It Wrong,” reflecting an exploratory

Thanksgiving Is Still Murder pairs The Smiths United’s tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey with two more ’80s-inspired sets: Used Cars, celebrating The Cars, and Hynde Sight, honoring The Pretenders. The Smiths United has been performing its Smiths-focused tribute since 2009, with vocalist

Melbourne instrumental group Surprise Chef brings its cinematic, groove-led sound to Ferndale, shaping tracks with the tension and atmosphere of vintage film scores, jazz and hip-hop. The band’s albums All News Is Good News and Daylight Savings helped introduce its richly arranged sound to listeners

Jon Spencer helped push noise and garage rock into the spotlight as the leader of Pussy Galore and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, whose 1994 album Orange featured the explosive “Bellbottoms.” At the Magic Bag, he brings his current trio, joining forces with Kendall Wind and Macky “Spider” Bowman