In Fuzz we Trust Presents the Goddamn Gallows & the King Sickabilly Nov. 19
the Goddamn Gallows, the King Sickabilly
The Redwood Bar & Grill316 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles 90012
In Fuzz We Trust brings The Goddamn Gallows and King Sickabilly to The Redwood Bar on November 19. The listing presents this as a two-act bill, with no further set details or performer lineup announced. The Goddamn Gallows arrive with a repertoire rooted in the collision of punk, rockabilly, psychobilly, bluegrass and metal, while King Sickabilly is named as the other act on the evening.
The Goddamn Gallows came out of America’s Rust Belt, with accounts placing their origins in Detroit, Michigan and describing founding members as Lansing and Detroit natives. The band has called its early sound “twanged-out, punk rock gutterbilly,” also known as hobocore, and its published lineup has included Mikey Classic, Jayke Orvis and Baby Genius, though that does not establish who will appear here. Orvis was formerly with the .357 String Band, and the Gallows have opened for Weedeater. SLUG Magazine heard “creepy hillbilly punk with a touch of gypsy” in music that remains “direct in its approach”; National Rock Review described a “twisted, haunted, melancholy, carnival of music” with a “distinct original and mystical sound.” A 2023 review noted their movement from early rockabilly toward “darker and doomier sounds.”
The Redwood’s pirate-ship interior gives its live-music nights a distinctive setting: ship’s wheels hang overhead, masts and nautical paintings line the room, and the stage sits at the back of a dark, wood-heavy bar. This Downtown Los Angeles tavern pairs shows with a working grill, so you can have pub food and a drink before the band; its menu includes burgers and fish and chips. Live bands are a regular draw, with rock and punk among the styles reported, and the evening is as much a bar night as a music outing. Expect a small performance area and a crowd gathered close to it, rather than a formal concert setup. Recent event listings show shows scheduled at the venue, though door charges and times vary by event, so check the listing for your night.