beats & jazz: criibaby and friends
San Francisco-born queer singer/songwriter Criibaby brings a special split set to Arcana for one night only: don’t miss beats & jazz with Criibaby and friends! Criibaby hands it over to longtime collaborator/producer Surfer Dave and local guitarist Zack Sanders for a refreshing take on some of their favorite standards. These jazzy instrumentals will set the mood for a magical and relaxing evening of wine & good vibes!
Get a taste: listen to Criibaby on Spotify, Apple Music, or Bandcamp here.
Join us to see Criibaby’s light & sound sculpture in action and follow her on Instagram here!
Meet The Band:
Criibaby - SP404, vocals
Criibaby is a billboard-featured singer/songwriter known for her ethereal voice, gentle beats aesthetic, and gender-neutral lyrics. With a growing fanbase and over 1M streams, they are proud to have been featured by SXSW, BBC Sounds, Spotify’s Fresh Finds, Apple Music’s Winter Chill, KCRW, POPSUGAR, & more. Her debut album, “when i’m alone i feel weightless” is set for release in September 2024.
“If you're looking for a new jam to add to your romantic playlists, look no further.” - BILLBOARD
“Beautifully harmonized vocals and endearing lyrics.” - POPSUGAR
“Infectious beats, outstanding musicality, & refreshingly inclusive.” - EARMILK
Surfer Dave - electronics, bass
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Surfer Dave invites listeners to let themselves disappear into his colorful jazz chords, comforting melodies, and distinctive ASMR-like "found sounds." Sonically welcoming and immersive, Surfer Dave proudly features only self-made music, without relying on sampling in his songwriting. In addition to his solo material most recently released by renowned “Queen of Lo-Fi” eevee’s new record label Secret Souls, he is known for his work as the main producer for Criibaby, producer for rising lofi hip hop artist Pandaraps (Effortless Audio, Epidemic Sound), and collaborations with electronic singer-songwriter & producer Somni (Friends of Friends, Bluewerks). “synth master.” -KQED
Zack Sanders - guitar
Guitarist Zack Sanders has quickly become a staple among the bay area jazz community. Growing up in a musical household as a multi-instrumentalist, he quickly found a passion for guitar, sparking a decade-and-a-half long pursuit toward mastery. Most nights, he can be found strumming away in dimly lit wine bars, curating an intimate ambiance with his signature sound and a plethora of virtuosic friends.