RYAN MCCAFFREY /
CRAIG MACARTHUR/
SEAN NELSON/
WES HILL
***ADDITIONAL Members of the ACACIA Collective:***
Damon Lee (Bass)
Jason Buchea (Bass)
Bobby Vega (Bass)
Darren Goldstein (Drums)
Prairie Prince (Drums)
Ryan Scott (Trumpet)
Ryan Orr (Percussion)
Acacia Collective was born in a cave in Orange County, California during the winter of 2003. Soon after, Craig MacArthur and Ryan McCaffrey began ferociously writing and playing music, focusing on ethereal vocal harmonies and soulful guitar interplay. Inspired by the artistic energy of the Bay Area, the duo relocated to San Francisco in 2004.
Over the next several years the Collective grew, incorporating many talented Bay Area musicians. Most notably, they collaborated with bassist, songwriter, producer and Bay Area legend, Bobby Vega. With Vega and guitarist Chris Rosbach producing and with Prairie Prince on drums, the Collective finished their debut album, “House of Cards” in the fall of 2008.
With the release of “House of Cards,” Acacia Collective is now on a mission to bring its passion for musical expression to as many ears as possible. MacArthur and McCaffrey work at crafting euphoric, spacious and uplifting songs, while remaining firmly rooted in sunsplashed rock n’ roll. Acacia Collective perform with an intense joy for musical creation, “getting high while worlds collide...”
They are:
Craig Macarther-guitar,vocals
Ryan McCaffrey-guitar,vocals
Wes Hill-Bass
Sean Nelson-Drums
Hey guys, just stopping by to say thanks for the friendship and also I'm playing a show tomorrow night at The Union Room in SF to raise awareness for missing persons. Hope you can check it out! Cheers, Katie
JFJO returns San Francisco in support of their new album One Day in Brooklyn on Fri. Sept. 11th at Cafe Du Nord, with The Last Ambassadors supporting. Doors at 8:30pm and music at 9:30pm. Advance tickets still available. JFJO is also in Santa Cruz at Kuumbwa Jazz Center tonight! See you soon!
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to the Bay Area for 3 shows this week!
Wed. 6/17 - Elbo Room - SF,CA
Thurs. 6/18 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA
Fri. 6/19 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA (w/Antioquia!)
I hope you can come check out some of our shows that are coming soon!
Upcoming Austin Shows:
DIRTY SOUTH JOE @ Barcelona Saturday, June 6th DAMIAN LAZARUS @ Light Bar Thursday, June 11th TITTSWORTH @ Barcelona Saturday, June 13th 12TH PLANET @ Barcelona Saturday, June 20th GARETH EMERY @ Light Bar Saturday, June 20th DJ MARK FARINA @ PANGAEA Thursday, June 26th THE SWERVE Djs @ Barcelona Saturday, June 27th AUDIO FLY @ Light Bar Thursday, July 9th MAJOR LAZOR @ STUBB'S Friday, July 10th
Congrats on the album. It's been forever and I'd love to see you play again and catch up. I see there is a San Rafael show- I'll try to make it. I hope you are well. I haven't been on myspace in months. Tons of love- Annarae
JFJO returns San Francisco in support of their new album One Day in Brooklyn on Fri. Sept. 11th at Cafe Du Nord, with The Last Ambassadors supporting. Doors at 8:30pm and music at 9:30pm. Advance tickets still available. JFJO is also in Santa Cruz at Kuumbwa Jazz Center tonight! See you soon!
