January 2019 saw the release of Alex Jimenez' new EP 'Inside'. The album is a personal journey. one that has its roots with the death of his childhood friend in 2012. It was an event that would inspire the title track of the new EP. 'Inside' is notable for it's sound. Gone are Alex' acoustic guitar undertones replaced with layers of electric guitar, breathing new life into old tunes like 'Elana' and 'Voices, and transforming others. Riff Magazine describes 'Thingamahoo', the first single, as a song that "tells a story of distant past and joyful memories, [which] really stands out when the guitars come out heavy and full. Jimenez' style of 90's power pop has never sounded better." Alex will be joined by his full band. Lindy LaFontaine, whose help with arrangement is always invaluable, will join on keyboards and harmonies, Reese Douglas on guitar, and André Custodio on drums. Oakland Riviera is the former Freeway Recording Studio, and has a rich Oakland music history. Artists who rehearsed and recorded there include Tower of Power, Sly Stone, the Escovedos, B. B. King, Irma Thomas, Eddie Money, and Tony! Toni! Tone!. It is now the musical home of jazz bassist Dan Keller and Survivor Sound. Oakland Riviera is a smallish venue, with a comfortable capacity of 50. Tickets are $10. 100% tickets sales are going directly to the artists. Info & RSVP at acoustic.noize@gmail.com. There is no bar or food service. There will be water and some snack thingies, but if you wish to imbibe, eat, or quench your thirsts, please by all means BYOB!! Alex is VERY stoked and honored to be sharing this evening with 3 rocking local artists, Matt Jaffe, Terese Taylor, and Thunderegg! August is also Alex' birthday month, so we are set for a fantastic evening of rock! Hope you can join us.