MARIA BC [sacred bones] presented by CoreChaos

"melancholy, gorgeous music that scarcely rises above a whisper but feels all the more captivating a result, a darkly mesmerizing gem of a song whose eventual expansion into something grand and echoing sneaks up on you." - Treble

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Ticket prices at the box office will be flexible on a pay-what-you-can basis: 0€, 10€, or 16€.

* 0€ (Social Price) - only available at the door
* 10€ (Mid Price) - available both in presale and at the door
* 16€ (Supporter Price) - available both in presale and at the door

Why Three Prices?

Our goal is to make sure everyone can enjoy live music and culture. We want you to choose a price that matches your current means. While cultural funding helps, the support of those who can pay a bit more makes these events possible for everyone. Whatever you choose to pay, we ask you to make an informed decision. If you're unable to contribute at the moment, this show is on us.

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ARTISTINFO

Ohio-born, Oakland, CA-based artist Maria BC (they/them) has slowly opened up their process over the years, moving from the one-room recording process of 2021 EP Devil's Rain-careful not to disturb their roommates or neighbors-to the untreated apartment wanderings of Hyaline (2022, Father/Daughter) to the home of a family friend featuring an out-of-tune baby Steinway piano where they recorded their Sacred Bones debut, Spike Field.

Hyaline, was a 2022 ambient-folk highlight. It found the singer-songwriter crafting haunting tracks that played like they were beamed from the heart of some mystical, cobwebbed attic. Spike Field pushed their gauzy formula into increasingly manicured terrain, capturing the sound of a young artist who has quickly honed a singular voice. Strings, plucked guitar and buzzing swells accompany her classically-trained mezzo-soprano voice soaking their arrangements in a denser and more kaleidoscopic way than any of her previous work. Maria BC describes it as "filling out the sonic space," as Spike Field builds on the intimacy of Hyaline through liberating instrumental embellishments.

In 2026 we will see the return of Maria BC with their third studio album, and sophomore Sacred Bones release, Marathon. Born from a sense of urgency, masochistic determination and endurance, Marathon reflects what it means to keep going whether you're resisting or just surviving, you're in it for the long haul. On this record, Maria BC delves into themes of resistance, environmental ruin, personal disruptions and destruction, all entwined in musical grit and drive.