The Hip Abduction with Coyote Island in Seattle

Seattle hosts a night of reggae and West African-influenced grooves as The Hip Abduction takes the stage with opener Coyote Island. The band, born from beach cover sessions in St. Petersburg, Florida, has built a following with albums like Gold Under the Glow and A Seafarer and the Infinite Dream. Tracks such as 'We'll Be Alright' and 'Pacific Coast Highway' give a taste of their expansive, soulful sound.

The group's story is quirky from the start: the name comes from an exercise machine spotted at a University of Virginia gym, and the founding members met while playing cover songs on a St. Petersburg beach. Influenced by reggae and West African music, as well as artists like Van Morrison and Paul Simon's Graceland, the band has grown from beach busking to touring nationally and playing festivals.

For this 21-and-over show, attendees can expect a live set that leans on the band's catalog and a supporting turn from Coyote Island, making for a laid-back but energetic showcase of East Coast reggae.