Drugdealer
Drugdealer
Zebulon2478 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles 90039
Drugdealer plays Zebulon in Frogtown on December 18. The bill identifies Michael Collins’s Los Angeles project, though no show-specific listing text is available to confirm who will join him or whether the night has a particular theme, guest, or special set. Drugdealer is described as more a collective than a fixed band, so the project’s collaborative character is central even when the personnel varies.
Based in Los Angeles, Drugdealer is Collins’s creative partnership with vocalist Sasha Winn and bassist and producer Shags Chamberlain. The wider circle on Raw Honey included drummers, guitarists and keyboard players, alongside guest vocalists Dougie Poole, Harley Hill-Richmond and Natalie Mering of Weyes Blood; Mac DeMarco engineered the record. The music has been called “classically modern pop,” drawing on Laurel Canyon psych pop and Bacharach-style orchestration. The debut The End of Comedy was described as a “collaborative laid-back lo-fi psych folk pop opus,” while another account singles out Collins’s “lush arrangements,” “memetic melodies” and “vulnerable tunefulness.”
Zebulon offers a unique evening where live music meets a creative café setting, housed in a former bakery with a striking bowstring-truss roof that enhances its sound. The venue features a large stage and a well-stocked bar alongside a menu of pizza, tacos, and small bites, inviting guests to enjoy both the music and casual dining. The room holds a diverse crowd drawn by its adventurous programming, from experimental music to jazz and indie rock, with performances that encourage attentive listening rather than just background noise. A welcoming patio extends the space, and the original 1930s wooden bar adds character. Shows range from ticketed to free, often with a late-night vibe that can include multiple sets or DJ sessions. This spot is a cultural anchor in Frogtown, blending local artistry with international acts in a relaxed yet focused environment.