# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Antibalas
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes Grammy-nominated afrobeat legends Antibalas. Band members are: Martín Perna (baritone saxophone, co-producer and founding member), Marcos García (guitar), Reinaldo DeJesus (congas), Timothy James (guitar), Justin Kimmel (bass), Marcus Farrar (shekere), Drew Vandewinckel (tenor, flute), Andrew McGovern (trumpet) Michael Pallas (trombone) along with performances and solos from emeritus members Stuart Bogie (tenor saxophone) and Jordan McLean (trumpet) and longtime collaborators Domenica Fossati (flute), Jackie Coleman (trumpet) and Lynn Ligammari (tenor saxophone). Showtimes Thursday - Sunday at 7:30pm with a second set Friday & Saturday at 9:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm Thursday and 5:30pm Friday - Sunday.

artist info
The musical collective known as Antibalas (Spanish for bullet-proof or anti-bullets) was conceived of by Martín Perna in Mexico City and formed in Brooklyn New York by in the fall of 1997. Since their first album in 1999, Antibalas has amassed a loyal global fan base and has made their music imprint on countless artists across genres.

Numerous notable groups feature Antibalas alumni or current members: the band has lent its musicians to TV on the Radio, Clairo, El Michels Affair, Amy Winehouse, The Roots, The Black Keys, Santigold, Arcade Fire, Jovanotti and dozens of others. The band's ensemble virtuosity is widely recognized both inside and outside the genre of afrobeat. They served as the house band for the Obie-winning Broadway musical "FELA!" and later as the Carnegie Hall house band for all-star musical tributes to Aretha Franklin (2017), David Byrne and Talking Heads (2015) and Paul Simon (2014) as well as the Music of Billie Holiday at the Apollo Theater (2017).

Touring in support of their ninth full-length album, Hourglass the follow-up to their Grammy-nominated Fu Chronicles. They recorded it back in November 2022 at Studio G, Brooklyn New York with Joel Hamilton engineering, and are proud to see it come to the world via Daptone Records. Available on Daptone Records, Bandcamp and on all streaming platforms.

"A raucous, joyous celebration of Afrobeat!" - Rolling Stone Magazine

For 27 years, Antibalas has shaped the sound of modern afrobeat music and funk music. With eight albums, numerous singles and two thousand performances on five continents, they remain one of the most vital and relevant musical ensembles in North America.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/antibalas/200030316924559
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, theatre, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Seattle
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121
- **lat**: 47.61481
- **long**: -122.33969
- **full address**: 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Antibalas being held?
  - **A:** Antibalas takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Antibalas?
  - **A:** Antibalas is organized by Dimitriou's Jazz Alley.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley's events?
  - **A:** Dimitriou's Jazz Alley has 148+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Dimitriou's Jazz Alley has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Antibalas is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Antibalas sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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