Yesness

Doors 7:00pm

Show 8:00pm

All Ages, Standing Room Only

The odd couple of Kristian Dunn (El Ten Eleven) and Damon Che (Don Caballero) was the

result of some clever musical matchmaking by Karl Hofstetter, founder and curator of Joyful

Noise Recordings. Karl introduced Dunn and Che via email in April 2023 after Dunn’s prolific

output outgrew the resources and abilities of his instrumental duo El Ten Eleven. Less than a

year later, after countless text messages and song sketches were exchanged, and one fateful

meeting at a recording studio was organized, their nascent project’s debut record, See You at

the Solipsist Convention, was complete.

Despite Che’s initial unfamiliarity with Dunn’s musical output, their personalities bridged any and

all gaps—both Che and Dunn share a flair for the comically absurd and musically adventurous,

a mindset that shines throughout See You at the Solipsist Convention. Che has become

legendary for his calculated polyrhythms and undeniable physicality, while Dunn is known for

relentless experimentation and productivity akin to a freight train. Quickly, the unlikely pair

transformed into destined collaborators.

Scaffolded around eight-string bass, knotty percussion, and intricate syncopation, See You at

the Solipsist Convention is a carnival of delights for fans of the post-everything persuasion—

uncategorizable yet reverent to the altar of instrumental rock.

Beyond all measure, Yesness stands as a testament to the powerful dividends of friendship and

collaboration. We are nothing without each other – our partners, our local record store clerks,

our neighbors. Music, too, thrives on our entanglements. With twelve tracks, an upcoming tour,

and an unexpected friendship stemming from one email, Yesness underscores the brilliant

machinery of human connection.