Experience an unforgettable evening of soulful blues and compelling storytelling as Grammy-winning artist Fantastic Negrito takes the stage at HopMonk Tavern in Novato on September 7, 2024, at 6 p.m. This special benefit concert for Marin nonprofit Bread & Roses Presents promises to be a powerful blend of music and history.
Fantastic Negrito, born Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, will showcase his extraordinary new album, “White Jesus Black Problems,” an exhilarating ode to family, resilience, and shared humanity. Inspired by the forbidden love story of his seventh-generation grandparents in 1750s Virginia, the album tackles themes of racism, capitalism, and freedom, all while maintaining a core of desire and determination.
With three consecutive Grammy wins for Best Contemporary Blues Album and a recent fourth nomination for Best American Roots Performance, Fantastic Negrito’s music transcends traditional genres. His journey from a near-career-ending car crash to NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner and collaborator with music legends like Sting and Chris Cornell is as inspiring as his sound.
Tickets for this not-to-be-missed performance are $50, with a $73 option that includes a cookout meal. Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause while experiencing the electrifying performance of one of the Bay Area’s most compelling musical storytellers at the intimate HopMonk Tavern, located at 224 Vintage Way in Novato. Purchase tickets on HopMonk Taverns website.