About this Event
Doors 8pm
9:00pm - The Jason Cropper Band ( & )
Founding member and original guitarist of Weezer returns to The Fireside Lounge with his all original, high energy, refined rock and roll. The Jason Cropper Band was the first place prize recipient in the live music division for the 2023 City of Alameda 4th of July Parade. Jason is a longtime former resident of Alameda and the father of three Alameda High graduates. Bass player Brian Thoms is a current resident and father of an Otis Owl.
Jason Cropper is an Oakland native and resident who is a pioneer in the alternative rock scene with a long history in the music industry. Jason's career began during his time in LA as a founding member and original guitarist of the band Weezer. He was signed for three years to Geffen Records and is credited as a contributing writer on their eponymous Blue Album. Jason counts himself "lucky and humble" for the opportunity to work and record with Rick Ocasek at Electric Lady Studio.
Throughout the decades that followed, Jason's musical contributions included; forming member of 22 Jacks (Side One Dummy Records), alongside Joe Sib of Wax, Chris Shifflet of the Foo Fighters and Steve Soto of Agent Orange & The Adolescents, and forming and fronting pop punk band Chopper One (Restless Records), which produced indie rock success with multiple singles and videos filling the airwaves. Following Chopper One, Jason formed Flip Top alongside Scott Shiflett of Face To Face and Jackson United with contributions by Josh Freese of the Foo Fighters, Perfect Circle, Sting, Nine Inch Nails, and many others. Jason's years of studio and live performance experience paved the way for his careers at Ocean Way Recording Studios (currently United Recording) and Vintage King Audio where he worked with many influential artists building premier live and recording environments.
In 2018 Jason reconnected with former bandmate Rivers Cuomo for a series of acoustic shows in San Francisco. Soon after, Jason began writing, recording and producing new material and committed himself full time to building Studio C, his personal studio in Jingletown, Oakland. Several singles were released throughout 2020 and 2021 from those recordings. Jason adds, "As an artist today, after so many evolutions in how music gets created and shared, I just focus on the feeling and the sound of a well-written, well-sung song. With the purity of a live band, that moment when the song kicks in and you feel the connection with each other and the audience - there's nothing like it."
Jason's songwriting offers a refined edge and an upbeat refreshing message to today's pop rock. His ability to connect with audiences through sincere storytelling of growth and optimism, matched with captivating hooks and emphatic guitar riffs makes for a memorable performance. Cropper notes, "Weezer fans usually dig our new material because of its driving rock guitar, bouncing bass and anthemic choruses, but I've also got albums of acoustic and emo material to make for a variety of dynamic shows."
When not recording his own music he is the owner, operator of Studio C in Jingletown, Oakland where he works in artist development bringing artist's ideas from introduction through to their final production. Jason enjoys mentoring and working with new artists and has over 30 years of performance and recording experience to share. Jason offers a limited number of music production incubator relationships in which he works with individuals and bands throughout the entire writing, recording and performance process. Studio C is a full service recording and rehearsal studio and has everything to service your production needs.
The Jason Cropper Band features; Jason Cropper on vocals / guitar, Rob Ahlers on guitar / vocals, Brian Thoms on bass / vocals, Jack Rogers on drums, and Steve Utstein on keys.
10:30pm - The Jilters ()
The Jilters are truly a local town favorite with all members residing in Alameda. Nearly a decade of playing music together they combine 1970's grooves with 1980's hooks to create a new original sound. The JIlters features; Chris Dubois on vocals / keyboards, Ethan Levitt on bass / vocals, Matt McLean on guitar / vocals, and Chuck Kapelke on drums.
Come out and discover two of your new favorite local bands!
21+, Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Kitchen Open till 11pm.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster Street, Alameda, United States
USD 15.00
