Progressive rock band Pineapple Thief performs with special guest Gavin Harrison of King Crimson and Porcupine Tree at The Observatory North Park.
Pineapple Thief play The Observatory North Park on Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the show starting at 7 PM. The lineup is the full quartet: Bruce Soord on vocals and guitar, Gavin Harrison on drums, Jon Sykes on bass, and Steve Kitch on keyboards.
If you're not familiar with the name, Pineapple Thief is a progressive rock band that Bruce Soord started back in 1999. For a long time, it was more of a solo project, but it took on a different shape in 2017 when it became a full band. That's when Gavin Harrison joined on drums, and he's a name that carries some weight in the prog world—he's played with King Crimson and Porcupine Tree, and he's a good reason to pay attention to this particular lineup.
They describe their sound as atmospheric, emotional and sonically powerful. If you're trying to place them, they're recommended for fans of Porcupine Tree, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins and A Perfect Circle. It's music that leans into the moodier, more textural side of rock rather than the flashy side, so it fits right in with the kind of atmospheric stuff you'd expect from a band with those influences.
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On the practical side, the show is all ages, though anyone under 18 needs to be with a parent, guardian or a responsible adult over 25 with written authorization. Parking is included with your ticket at the structure across the street on 29th St, so you don't have to circle the block. The show starts at 7 PM at The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104.
