Califone have been quietly making some of the strangest American folk records for two decades, built from broken banjos, tape loops and a singer who sounds like he is telling you something he probably shouldn't. Zone One is the mid-size room at Elsewhere, big enough for real sound and small enough that the quiet passages stay quiet. If you want a Sunday show you can actually hear, take this over the loud option.
What to expect
Zone One is a rectangular room with the stage on the long wall and a bar at the back, so sightlines stay good even from the middle. Expect a listening-oriented crowd, an opener before the headline set, and a mix that gives the odd instrumentation room to breathe.
Good to know
- Take the L to Jefferson St or Morgan Ave, then walk to Johnson Avenue.
- This one is 16 and over, so it is more open than the venue's late-night parties, but ID is still checked.
- It is a standing room with minimal seating; the back wall by the bar is the easiest place to lean.
- Elsewhere has multiple rooms running at once, so check which door you are queuing for.
- Best for people who want to listen closely rather than talk over the band.
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Common questions
How old do I need to be?
The listing is 16 and over. A valid physical US government-issued ID or foreign passport is required at the door.
Is there an opening act?
Yes. Early Worm is billed as support ahead of Califone's headline set.
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