KP + Mato is the collaborative project of Mato Wayuhi (Oglala Lakota) and Katherine Paul (Swinomish / Iñupiaq), known as Black Belt Eagle Scout. Together, the two artists merge their worlds—Mato’s boundary-bending hip-hop, soul, and experimental production with KP’s soaring guitar textures and raw, melodic indie rock. The result is a lush, emotionally charged sound that lives somewhere between dream pop, electric storytelling, and ancestral pulse.

Mato Wayuhi is an Oglala Lakota artist originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He works in film/TV as an actor, producer and musical composer, as well as writing his own music. Most notably, Mato is the composer for the award-winning TV series Reservation Dogs & stars as an actor in the new series The Lowdown, premiering on FX/Hulu. He is also featured on the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Hollywood & Entertainment. His most recent album STANKFACE STANDING SOLDIER is an entirely self-produced record, which Forbes calls a "masterpiece that revolutionizes Indigenous music into a new era."

Katherine Paul, who records and performs as Black Belt Eagle Scout, crafts music that’s deeply personal and rooted in her ancestral homelands as a member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Her acclaimed albums explore themes of identity, healing, and love through layered guitar work and evocative vocals, earning praise from outlets like NPR, Pitchfork, and The New York Times. She’s toured internationally, performed at festivals such as Pitchfork Music Festival and Newport Folk Festival, and shared stages with artists like Sleater-Kinney and Mount Eerie. In addition to her music, KP is known for her visual collaborations and community-centered approach to performance, amplifying Indigenous voices through art, storytelling, and activism.

Their live show, known as The Black Bear Tour, is a seamless set that begins with Mato Wayuhi songs, transitions into KP + Mato collaborations, and closes with Black Belt Eagle Scout songs—all performed with a full live band. The performance flows as one continuous experience, weaving together their voices, styles, and energy into a powerful celebration of sound and collaboration.

THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES

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No backpacks or other large bags will be permitted at entry. If a bag is necessary, a small fanny pack or clutch is acceptable. All bags subject to search at entry.

All patrons will be subject to wanding with a metal detector at entry. No weapons, including folding pocket knives, will be allowed to enter the venue.

No outside drinks or reusable drink containers will be permitted. This includes Camelbak style backpacks.

No smoking allowed inside venue. We have an open re-entry policy, so you will be permitted to go outside if you would like to smoke during the event.

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