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Character Select

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 Show 7:00 PM (doors 6:00 PM) Black Cat, The Tenderloin

Character Select brings video game music to life with a fresh spin powered by jazz, funk, rock, and serious live-band energy. The band reimagines classic sounds from across gaming’s greatest hits—from Hyrule to the Mushroom Kingdom to Green Hill Zone—with groove, improvisation, and full-throttle performances. For gamers, music lovers, and anyone ready to press start. Doors at 6:00 PM, show at 7:00 PM.

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