Perhaps you, like me and a whole bunch of others, were blindside-gutpunched by the loss of Darsombra‘s Ann Everton in a vehicle accident early in October. In a year where human cruelty and horror perpetuated on a daily if not hourly basis, the presence of someone like Everton on the planet was akin to a source of light in a bitter, almost liquid darkness. Her partner in music and life, Brian Daniloski, has announced the lineup for Transmission — also the name of Darsombra‘s 2019 LP (review here) — which is a two-day event that will serve as homage and celebration of Everton‘s contributions in music and art.

The Ottobar in Darsombra‘s hometown of Baltimore — where I guess they still spent some time despite nomadic touring across seasons and years and the world — will play host to Transmission, which features the likes of tourmates Stinking Lizaveta, the heavy psych rockers Holy Fingers, Cultic and a slew of others I don’t know, which only makes it more rad as far as I’m concerned. There are apparently also more to be announced, so expect it to be a packed two days. No doubt Daniloski has had an easy time convincing anyone who knew Ann to take part. How would you not?

Info follows, as posted on socials:

Darsombra presents TRANSMISSION- A Celebration for Ann Everton

Feb 28th & March 1st at the Ottobar

Save the dates and join us to honor Ann’s legacy in art and music, as well as her colorful, effervescent spirit. We’ve got over two dozen bands, here are some of the kind folks scheduled to perform over two days. More bands and schedule to be announced very soon.

Celebration
Stinking Lizaveta
Quattracenta
Curse
War On Women acoustic
Height
Mrs. Paintbrush (Jackson from Grand Buffet)
Holy Fingers
Cultic
Moth Broth
Glorian
Ala Muerte
Curving Tooth
Consumer Culture
50’♀ & the Worms

+ many more to be announced soon

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Stinking Lizaveta, Live 2023 concert video

Holy Fingers, Holy Fingers III (2024)