🍺 MJ Lenderman @ Mission Ballroom

MJ Lenderman writes songs that feel like overheard bar talk, filtered through twangy distortion and a haze of self-aware melancholy. His blend of alt-country, indie rock, and fuzzed-out storytelling hits that sweet spot between funny, sad, and weirdly profound.

> “His songs feel like scribbled margin notes—casual, clever, a little unraveled."—Pitchfork

• 🔹 Who He Is: Jake is a guitarist for Wednesday and a solo artist who’s carved out a lo-fi lane of his own, dripping with sardonic wit and Southern-fried fuzz.
• 🔹 If You Like: Wednesday, Alex G, Hovvdy, Silver Jews
• 🔹 Essential Track: “Hangover Game” – It’s about Michael Jordan’s flu game… but it’s also about regret, dreams deferred, and cheap beer.
• 🔹 Must-Listen Album: Boat Songs – His breakout LP and a lo-fi triumph of charm, heartbreak, and distortion. A perfect intro.
• 🎤 Why This Show? You’re into scrappy guitars, stoned wisdom, and indie-country catharsis.
• 📍 Meetup Plan: Meet at Number Thirty Eight at 6:30 PM for drinks and rooftop hangs before heading into the swirl of guitars and twang.
• 🎟️ Tickets: $55+ at AXS.
• Pro tip: Skip the fees and get a paper ticket to any Bluebird, Ogden, Gothic or Mission show at any one of those box offices when you're seeing your next show. Weigh the benefits of easy transfers + potential sellouts on your own terms.

Q: What's the RSVP policy?
A: RSVP etiquette is crucial! No-shows can throw off the vibe of the event, so we kindly ask that you shoot the host a message or un-RSVP before the event starts if you can't make it. Two no-shows may result in removal from the group.

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