Mega Cat + Shelby Earl

mega cat plays Sleight of Hand Cellars in SODO on Thursday, October 15, with Shelby Earl joining the bill. The night is part of the SMASH Benefit series, which pairs live music and wine with open conversations about musicians' health and well-being in a room that feels less like a club and more like a shared living room. Every show in the series raises money for Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare.

It's a Seattle-based act, and the way mega cat describes himself is worth a read on its own: "a disembodied multidimensional being most discernibly experienced as instrumental sound waves." Whether that's a literal description of the sound or just a bit of fun with the persona, the music is the main draw here. Shelby Earl shares the bill, so you'll get two sets in one evening.

The SMASH Benefit format is what sets this apart from a standard club date. Between the music and the wine, there's space for conversation about the health and well-being of the city's musicians, and the money raised goes directly to Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare. It's a night that works as both a concert and a fundraiser for the local community.

Tickets are $35, with the proceeds benefiting SMASH. The show runs from 5 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, October 15, at Sleight of Hand Cellars in SODO.