Calendar Picks: Week of Dec. 7-13 Musical Highlights

The music scene is buzzing with excitement as artists from different genres prepare to take the stage during the week of December 7-13. Showcasing their unique talents, they offer an array of performances that promise to captivate audiences. One such artist is Suzanne Galal, known as Suzanimal, a Bay Area native who balances her career as a scientist and pharmacy professor with her passion for music. She picked up the bass at 30 and has since developed a groovy style, which was evident in her 2018 debut EP, Body. Galal's music, described as precise and evocative, just released a captivating follow-up, Passing, exploring her fascination with the human brain.

Electronic and hip-hop genres will also be represented, with performances by Draag Me and Ruby Ibarra. Draag Me, an electronic synth-pop duo, offers a sonic reflection of current times, mingling techno with introspective lyrics. Ibarra, a Filipino American rapper and spoken word artist, inspires with her cultural authenticity and fearless lyrical approach. Joining her are fellow artists, Ian Santillano, Ouida, and Vince A, all set to deliver powerful messages through their music.

Meanwhile, in the realm of rock, Princess, a Prince cover band featuring SNL's Maya Rudolph, is prepared to honor the legacy of the iconic artist. The punk scene will also be lively with the Year of the Fist's holiday benefit concert, supporting Bike East Bay, and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes' unique spin on punk covers. Jazz aficionados can anticipate the skilled performances of guitarist Mike Stern and his band, while punk fans can look forward to Brooklyn's Mutoid Man, who return after a six-year break with their new album, Mutants.

Overall, each day of the week is lined up with incredible talent, offering something for every music enthusiast.

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