Please join us for the release celebration of Philadelphia guitarist Nick Millevoi’s raucous Desertion Trio’s new record, “Twilight Time,” (joined by special guests Ron Stabinsky and Tara Middleton, best known for her work in the Sun Ra Arkestra), and the Philadelphia debut of CUP, the husband-and-wife duo of electrifying guitarist (and ANW favorite) Nels Cline and multi-instrumentalist Yuka C. Honda of Cibo Matto.

DESERTION TRIO & SPECIAL GUESTS Nick Millevoi, guitar Johnny DeBlase, bass Kevin Shea, drums Tara Middleton, vocals Ron Stabinsky, organ + synth

CUP Nels Cline, guitar Yuka C. Honda, keyboard + electronics

Desertion Trio is the creation of guitarist/composer Nick Millevoi, formed to fearlessly explore the history of instrumental electric guitar music and throw it in a blender, creating an explosion of jazz, psychedelic blues, surf music, and country rock instrumentals. Millevoi has worked with artists such as Nels Cline, John Zorn, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Fugazi’s Joe Lally, was a member of Chris Forsyth & the Solar Motel Band and Deveykus, and co-led the punk-jazz power trio Many Arms, which releases five records including two on John Zorn’s Tzadik label. Desertion Trio features bassist Johnny DeBlase of Sabbath Assembly and Zevious as well as drummer Kevin Shea, known for his work with Talibam! and Mostly Other People Do the Killing. Their upcoming release Twilight Time, named for the 1958 hit by The Platters, finds Desertion Trio taking on the influence of the music of the 1950s and 1960s directly. Joined by Sun Ra Arkestra vocalist Tara Middleton and keyboard wizard Ron Stabinsky of Meat Puppets and Mostly Other People Do the Killing, they cover songs associated with popular artists of the period such as The Platters, Santo & Johnny, and Gene Pitney, as well as exotica godfather Les Baxter and space age record producer Joe Meek.

CUP partners Nels Cline’s genre-bending guitar work with the electronic rhythms and experimental grooves of his wife, Yuka C. Honda, best know as half of the heady trip-hop duo Cibo Matto. Prepare for an adventurous performance that is both playful and aggressive, wandering and infectious. Philly audiences are no stranger to the amazing eclecticism of Cline’s artistry, most recently manifested in Ars Nova’s presentation of his big band love letter to the city, “Lovers (for Philadelphia).” The couple shared the stage on that occasion as well as on others, including a memorable appearance by Honda with the Nels Cline Singers at Johnny Brenda’s.

Make It A Friday! Late Nights MIDNIGHT - 3AM

If the Jonas Brothers reuniting and Hootie and the Blowfish going on tour wasn’t enough nostalgia for ya, get ready to relive the high school glory days: it’s fake prom night, baby!!! Join Tribe 12’s community of 20s / 30s for an evening that’s equal parts silly, nostalgic and hopelessly awkward. Dance the night away to your fave songs, do your hair real big (to quote one of the most iconic high school movies: It's full of secrets), and get ready to party like it’s about to be graduation- erm, we mean, summer. It’s all the fun of prom without any of the pressure!

We’re pulling out all the stops to make this a night to remember! Your ticket includes… -A drink ticket for a beer, well drink, or mocktail (after that there’s a cash bar with an ATM on site) -Yummy bar bites -DJ spinning throwbacks and your requests (and yesss a few slow dances) -Photobooth with a backdrop for all your cringeworthy photo needs -Wallflower corner with icebreakers, board games, and coloring books -- a great place to hang out if you are new to Tribe 12 or looking to meet people! -Unofficial after party at the usually-members-only Ruba Speakeasy downstairs

Door prizes if you wear what you wore to prom (or something super similar) or DIY any part of your outfit! If this will be your first Tribe 12 event, message us on Facebook about a special prize :)

We planned this night to be kinda fancy (we invite you to dress up!) but less $$$ than the gala your boujie coworker keeps inviting you to, so tickets are just $30 before April 20th / $40 until the day of / $50 at the door (no one will be turned away for lack of funds -- email yo@tribe12.org).

PLUS: Get discount tickets!!! Ask a “date” to prom -- a friend, partner, coworker, person you’ve been crushing on, your grandma… anyone! -- and you both get half price tickets! Just share a photo or video of your “promposal” on Facebook or Instagram, tag Tribe 12 and use the hashtags #t12awkwardprom and #t12promposal. We’ll send you and your date a discount code for half price tix (or send you a partial refund if you already bought them).

Special thanks to our amazing host committee (committee in formation): Danielle Brief Arik Davidson Polly Edelstein Martyn Menduk Gary Mittelman Michael Saks

About the host: Tribe 12 (tribe12.org) connects people in their 20s/30s to Jewish life in Philadelphia today so they will choose to stay connected tomorrow. The Tribe 12 community welcomes all those who identify as Jewish, whose partner is Jewish, or who are exploring Judaism.

RUBA's late night tradition of being the in-the-know late night gathering spot for our neighbors, artists, industry professionals and their friends continues.

PING PONG, POOL, & LOCAL VIBES in our speakeasy cabaret.

MIDNIGHT-3:00am