Lee Bob & Bellygunner

This evening will feature full sets by Lee Bob (with band) and Gabe Nelson’s band Bellygunner.

Lee and Gabe began their musical kinship 25 years ago in the Sacramento songwriter scene. Since then they’ve played in each other’s groups, on each other’s recordings, and shared many stages as sidemen in various projects.

But if memory serves (...and does it really these days?), December 16, 2023 will be the very first time the two have shared an evening both playing complete sets of their original music.

A little background: Gabe Nelson is widely known for playing bass and co-writing tunes with Cake. A prolific songwriter, he has also released original music with a number of local bands, most recently with the indie outfit Bellygunner. The band is a tight knit, indie rock band with witty, upbeat material. (Think Pavement/Spoon meets Elvis Costello/Donovan).

Lee Bob came to local attention as a sideman…