Ghost-Note w/ Allysha Joy

Ghost-Note w/ Allysha Joy

SAT July 5th, 2025

Doors 6pm | Show 7pm

GHOST-NOTE

A highly inventive percussion-based ensemble, Ghost-Note showcases the combined talents of fellow Snarky Puppy drummers Robert "Sput" Searight and Nate Werth. Working with a rotating group of collaborators, they make a kinetic, stylistically varied blend of groove-based funk, EDM, hip-hop, jazz, and rock. The band emerged in 2015 with their debut album, Fortified, which hit the top of digital jazz charts. Drawing upon such influences as James Brown, J Dilla, and Herbie Hancock as well as West African, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian rhythmic traditions, Ghost-Note have continued to expand their sound on albums like 2018's Swagism and 2024's Mustard n'Onions.

Prior to joining Snarky Puppy, both Searight and Werth honed their skills studying jazz at the prestigious University of North Texas (UNT). Born in Dallas, Searight joined Snarky Puppy first, after having built his reputation with Kirk Franklin and other luminaries on the Dallas gospel scene. A native of Indiana, Werth came to the innovative, genre-bending ensemble almost directly after graduating from UNT, and immediately struck up a friendship with Searight. Together, they came up with the idea of creating their own group where the percussion would be the main driver behind the music. In 2015, they delivered Ghost-Note's well-received debut album, Fortified, which featured contributions from a bevy of their friends including Nick Werth, Jason "JT" Thomas, Shaun Martin, N'Dambi, Mark Lettieri, Caleb McCampbell, and others. It reached number one on the digital jazz albums charts.

Two years later, they returned with Swagism, which featured guest appearances by Justin Stanton, Karl Denson, Kamasi Washington, and others. Ghost-Note's third album, Mustard n'Onions, arrived in April 2024 with contributions by Marcus Miller, Eric Gales, Bernard Wright, and more. ~ Matt Collar, Rovi

ALLYSHA JOY

Allysha Joy is a deeply-expressive singer, songwriter, producer & keys player hailing from Naarm (Melbourne), known for both her solo work and as front woman for 30/70. A uniquely-talented artist, her husky soulful voice, formidable Fender Rhodes prowess and raw poeticism has garnered legions of attentive fans the world over.

As an integral performer in the modern day jazz-soul scene, previous support has included Gilles Peterson & Jamz Supernova (BBC 6 Music), Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2), China Moses (Jazz FM) & Laurent Garnier (PBBFrance), along with stations such as NTS, Lot Radio, KEXP, KCRW & FIP Radio and publications including OkayPlayer, Dazed and The Vinyl Factory

On the live circuit, Joy has performed alongside the likes of PJ Morton, Snarky Puppy, Ezra Collective, The Teskey Brothers and KOKOROKO to name a few, as well as performing at notable festivals such as We Out Here, Montreux Jazz Festival and New York WinterJazz.

Allysha’s brand new album, ‘The Making of Silk’ is her deepest work to date — an intimate, self-produced exploration into redefining love. Out on First Word Records and with established support already rolling in, Allysha is set to embark on her first headline world tour to celebrate its release.

Allysha appears on releases from Rhythm Section, Brownswood, Future Classic & Total Refreshment Centre, while her 2018 debut album ‘Acadie : Raw’ on Gondwana Records won ‘Best Soul Album’ at the Music Victoria Awards, was nominated for ‘Best Jazz Album’ at the Worldwide Awards, and featured on Bandcamp’s Top Soul Albums of the year.

Allysha’s lyrics weave together a heartfelt mix of love, power, wonder, anger, faith and hope for change. An artist that presents a palette of intricate grace and optimism, whilst unafraid of adding uncomfortable truths. An incredible live performer; Allysha’s husky vocals sonically sync with her formidable Fender Rhodes playing, whilst her influences are a solid base of jazz, soul and R&B all glazed with the unique sound the Melbourne / Narrm scene has become known for globally.