On Thursday, Oct. 31st the Community Center for the Performing Arts at the WOW Hall celebrates Halloween with performances by Baby Smooth, Eve n' the Badapples, Beautiful Freak, and Mothra.

Baby Smooth

We're Baby Smooth! Where queer meets rage meets silk meets sex meets revolution! From Eugene, OR.

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Eve n' the Badapples

Eve 'N The Bad Apples is a groove band originating in Eugene Oregon.

Daring the audience to dance, the group blends soul, pop, and rock, bringing a warm and electric vibe. Eve 'N The Bad Apples released their first EP (self titled) this past February.

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Beautiful Freaks

Seattle’s Beautiful Freaks represents punk at yet another generational shift. It’s not safety pins or green hair, and it’s not thick necks or masculine posturing. Instead, it’s defiantly genderqueer and untethered to any one style: glam rock flamboyancy, hardcore punk, regional sludgy grunge, metal’s intensity, and the melodic sensibility of jazz all find their way into the mix.

But genre is a concept for the “mediocre millennial butt-rock rockers” that singer Meg Hall (they/she) chastises on live staple “Loser Sellouts.” Vibe is ultimately what matters now, and the vibe they bring to the table — especially at their chaotic, caustic live shows — is one of an impending apocalypse. At shows, scores of young punks validate their anxieties in the therapeutic physicality of an unceasing mosh pit, over which guitarists James Bonaci (they/she) and Cyra Wirth (she/her), drummer Peter Bryson (he/him) and Tony LeFaive (he/him) conduct the mayhem. It’s all part of a return to the raucous Seattle known to history, albeit one ready to answer for its previous transgressions.

Today, Beautiful Freaks have fostered a hardcore following, in more ways than one. The music they make is in lockstep with a burgeoning wave of restless, vitriolic, predominantly queer punk acts in the greater Seattle area. The Freaks endeavor not to lead this charge so much as foster it from the frontlines.

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Mothra

Introducing Mothra, a dynamic four-piece punk and indie rock ensemble that delivers a powerful, emotional sound straight from the core. Fuelled by raw, unfiltered emotions and the turbulence of inner turmoil, Mothra's music resonates deeply with listeners, evoking a cathartic experience with every note. Led by a commanding, feminine voice that pierces through the chaos, Mothra fearlessly channels their feelings into their music, creating an authentic and moving sonic landscape. With each performance, Mothra invites audiences to embrace vulnerability and confront their own emotions, forging a connection that transcends the stage. Get ready to be swept away by the raw energy and emotional intensity of Mothra.