About This Event
Join us for a captivating evening as Damien Jurado presents "All Are Welcome In: A Maraqopa Retrospective" with St. Yuma on Saturday, October 4 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the show running from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm PDT. Secure your spot for only $31.81 USD and experience an intimate journey through Jurado's rich musical universe.
Celebrating nearly 25 years as a master storyteller and indie music icon, Damien Jurado invites you into a world where dreams, overheard conversations, and cinematic visions collide. His latest album, Reggae Film Star, his 18th full-length release, is a mesmerizing tapestry of sound—combining romantic AM gold, ‘60s psychedelia, driving rock & roll, Latin shuffles, and atmospheric textures. Recorded at Sonikwire studio in Irvine, CA, this record is among his most musically lush works to date, featuring swelling strings, melodic bass, sparkling piano, and Jurado’s unmistakable voice that is both intimate and ethereal.
Experience the album’s cinematic qualities—like watching a low-budget sci-fi B-movie or a sitcom taping—filled with performers awaiting their call, camera operators praying for their shot, and audiences caught in anticipation. Jurado’s lyrics evoke a sense of searching and purpose, whether wandering through grocery stores or parking lots in the Pacific Northwest and desert Southwest, all designed to immerse you in a living, breathing world of imagination.
With the spirit of an auteur, Jurado crafts songs that are fleeting yet profound, inviting listeners to live within these sonic worlds rather than dissect them. Standout tracks like "What Happened To The Class Of '65?" and "The Day Of The Robot" showcase his ability to blend emotion, spirituality, and storytelling, commanding you to look into the camera and embrace the moment.
Don’t miss this special night of music, reflection, and cinematic storytelling. Experience Damien Jurado’s All Are Welcome In: A Maraqopa Retrospective live at The Wayfarer, where you are both the viewer and the star in this unfolding scene. Try not to blink—this is a performance you’ll want to remember.