Fri, Aug 28, 7:30 PM
MUSICIANS
Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Progger! Brian Donohoe – Saxophone, Keyboards Matt Muehling – Guitar Chris McQueen – Guitar Matt Weatherly – Bass Daniel Watson – Drums Progger is a trans-continental squadron of musicians and composers that started as a jam session in south Austin. Through four critically-acclaimed studio albums and countless live performances, Progger’s instrumental music is written and played by real humans for other real humans to hear and feel real human feelings. No part of the struggles, triumphs, or joy in the group’s creative work is outsourced to generative software. Led by Oscar-nominated saxophonist, keyboardist, and composer Brian Donohoe, Progger’s individual contributors are accomplished touring and session musicians who have worked with major artists (including Jon Batiste and Bruno Mars) as well as Austin-area heroes (like the Black Pumas, Jackie Venson, and Gary Clark Junior). The band’s long-awaited fifth album, Chronology, was recorded at Church House Studio in east Austin during October 2025, to be released in 2026 on La Reserve Records, and features members of the extended Progger family who flew in from New York, Los Angeles, and Japan. Prior to Chronology, Progger released their first two records independently (Beatmaker and Populace) and their third and fourth through Ropeadope Records (Scattering and Dystopia) . Those records, along with performances supporting the likes of Parliament-Funkadelic, Knower, the Funky Knuckles, and Snarky Puppy, have helped the band cultivate a devoted global fan base. Please Note: MONKS JAZZ IS NOW A FULL SERVICE BAR. In accordance with Texas law, outside alcoholic beverages are no longer permitted. We invite you to enjoy our thoughtfully curated beverage menu and roll with us through the changes! As always, this is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Free parking is available in the area. Doors at 7:15 PM, Show at 7:30 PM.