Neck of the Woods Presents: THE GO AHEAD, Amalgamation, The Gentlemen Amateurs

The Go Ahead is a four piece, high-energy alt. rock band from San Francisco. They are known for their incredibly unique sound, pulling from influences such as Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus, Fiona Apple, and many more. Formerly known as Jesús and the Rabbis, the band has made quite an impact on the San Francisco Bay Area music scene. They were selected to play the debut Santa Cruz Music Festival in 2013 and have toured Austin, TX for the SXSW music week twice (2014/2015), which included playing Red Gorilla showcases and the debut Ugly Whale showcase. They've opened for national touring acts like Dilly Dally from Toronto, as well as legendary artists like Lita Ford. Big things are afoot for this talented foursome that are known for combining various genres into a driving rock force with a sultry and soulful front-woman that demands your attention.

Amalgamation is a local Bay Area phenom on the rise, Amalgamation was voted “Best Band” in SF Weekly's Best of 2015. Their sound harkens to classic rock anthems while moving the music into a current direction. Often danceable, and at times, cinematic, they channel the likes of My Morning Jacket, Alabama Shakes, & Led Zeppelin.

Hailing from Berkley, CA, The Gentlemen Amateurs carry with them a piece of that classic East Bay funk legacy, while retaining a distinctly original sound. Drawing inspiration from artists like Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Parliament/Funkadelic and Herbie Hancock, their songs blend tight rhythms, lush horn lines, and catchy vocal hooks into bright, dance-centric grooves.