Courtesy Rock for Ukraine
Metalheads Heart Ukraine
Local music communities come together for humanitarian shred-a-thon benefitting Durham Humanitarian
Back in 2022, iconic Santa Fe chef Rocky Durham and his wife Emmy dropped -everything to move to Moldova in an effort to kick off humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine.
“When the war broke out…we realized this was exactly our calling,” Rocky told SFR shortly after leaving town.
“There’s a huge need,” Emmy added.
In the time since then, the Durhams have founded the nonprofit Durham Humanitarian, an organization devoted to sourcing and distributing essential items for the people of Ukraine. Closer to home, local musician and promoter Steve Hilson, feels the mission is critical, so he’s throwing a super-sweet day-long show across two stages at Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery to raise a few bucks for the Durham’s org.
“I heard Rocky and his wife on NPR one night and had the idea,” Hilson tells SFR. “I’ve been wanting to do this a long time, because I like doing benefits and everybody I asked to play was just like, ‘Yeah. We’re in.’”
Of course, it’s easier said than done, and to achieve a stacked bill of bands willing to donate their time took Hilson roughly eight months. That effort was worth it, however, as the show features tons of cool acts, from local post-metal band iwatchyousleep and singer-songwriters like Bill Palmer and Lyra Muse; to Black Sabbath tribute act Sabbath; Albuquerque punk titans All Thicc; and Hilson’s own metal act TKTWA among others.
Hilson also put together a $10 -raffle for numerous prizes, including sweet treats from pastry chef Becky Freeman, a hot sauce variety pack from local company Apicklelypse, gift cards for restaurants like Radish & Rye and the Shed and a Telecaster-style guitar Hilson built himself. The outside portions of the show are free to attend, though donations are welcome—the inside part of the show does have a cover.
“It’s a $20 suggested donation for outside, and you’ll get access to the inside,” he explains. “We’re starting mellow and it will get more brutal as it goes on, but really, the whole point is just to bring community together to do something for a good cause.” (Alex De Vore)
Rock for Ukraine: 2 pm-12 am Saturday, Oct. 12. $20 Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery, 2791 Agua Fría St., (505) 303-3808
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Art of the Village
Golden cottonwoods beckon from the ancient and picturesque village of Galisteo, a mere half-hour drive southeast of Santa Fe and site of the 36th Annual Galisteo Studio Tour. Twenty-eight artists are slated to open their studios to the public for glimpses at their painting, photography, pottery, fiber art, jewelry and traditional New Mexican folk. Walk through the old adobe buildings and visit the studios before lunching at numerous food trucks at the Galisteo Community Center. Who knew so much art exists in this prairie-adjacent town? It’s a scenic weekend drive to a classic New Mexican community of diverse artists. Enjoy. (Jesse Colvin)
36th Annual Galisteo Studio Tour: 10am-5 pm Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13. Free. Galisteo galisteostudiotour.org
Jaxon Ray Photography
There Was Something in the Air That Night
New Mexico produces no shortage of cover and tribute acts, though there’s certainly a higher echelon in our fair state, and it certainly includes ABBAquerque. As you’ve likely gleaned using your context clues, the Albuquerque-based tribute band is all about Swedish pop superstars ABBA—which means you know you’re gonna hear “Dancing Queen”—but they’re also about supporting the New Mexico queer community through the upcoming ABBAcadabra Halloween Fundraiser and Costume Contest. It’s simple: You go to the show, hear some tunes, wear a costume, and proceeds go to the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance, the org that puts on Pride each year, plus countless other queer-forward events and opportunities. DJs Oona and The Muse open. (ADV)
3rd Annual ABBAcadabra Halloween Fundraiser and Costume Contest: 7 pm Friday, Oct. 11. $20-$75. The Mystic, 2810 Cerrillo Road, (505) 471-7663
Cyndi Hall
About Time
When you stop and think about it, it’s rather strange that the Santa Fe Plaza never played host to a powwow before last year, but the Santa Fe Indigenous Center’s Honoring Native Nations Powwow was, by all accounts, a smash hit. This year promises to be even better. To wit, last year’s powwow was put together rather quickly and was still a blast and a half—2024’s iteration comes following a year’s worth of planning and is meant to be the sort of inter-tribal blowout that folks can talk about until 2025. It’ll probably be even bigger by then, but for now we can expect music, food, dancing, speakers and community in our city’s most famous gathering space—and we hear guest drummers are totally welcome. (ADV)
2nd Annual Honoring Native Nations Powwow: 9 am-4:30 pm Monday, Oct. 14. Free. Santa Fe Plaza. 63 Lincoln Ave., santafeindigenouscenter.org