Slothrust
Supporting Talent: Um, Jennifer?
Slothrust headlines Pappy & Harriet’s, with NYC punk-tinged indie pop duo Um, Jennifer? supporting. The duo is Fig Regan and Eli Scarpati.
Um, Jennifer? make scuzzy-sweet songs about transness, queer love and trying to figure things out, with what Stereogum calls “absurd humor and audacious mythmaking.” Their live playing has been described as “instrumentally loose but also high-key deliberate.”
Pappy & Harriet’s began as the cantina on a 1940s Western film set, and that history still frames a night here: the venue sits among Pioneertown’s old movie-set facades, with the desert just beyond. It is a restaurant and live-music venue, with shows in indoor and outdoor spaces; the setting and touring acts make the trip feel tied to this particular outpost, rather than just a concert stop. Shows are ticketed, general admission and standing-room only, with ADA seating available at either stage. The restaurant is separate, serves food, and runs a first-come, first-served waitlist, so put your name down early if you want dinner; eating does not secure a show ticket. Check the event details for doors and weather, especially for an outdoor performance.