MUSIC: Johnny Falloon + Prognoz + Argo and The Violent Queens

About this event

Visit Le Mondo's across-the-street neighbor, Downtown Cultural Arts Center, to explore the psychedelic art punk | no-wave sounds of three wyrd sisters: Johnny Falloon from Athens GA, Prognoz from Baltimore, and Argo and the Violent Queens from DC.

Doors/Bar at 7pm

Show at 8pm

$12 Advanced | $15 at the door

All Ages, NOTAFLOF

Johnny Falloon

https://johnnyfalloon.com/ | @johnny.falloon

There’s a stigma about Athens music: The B-52s and R.E.M. paved the way, and the acts that follow are destined to live in their shadow. Johnny Falloon begs to differ. The no-wave quartet evoke an alternate vision for the city that birthed alternative rock. With meandering saxophone, blistering guitar and drums, and sharp staccato vocals, the band is bringing the cutting-edge back home.

Since forming in a dilapidated house in 2022, Johnny Falloon has evolved from a fuzz-rock inspired trio into a more avant-garde group that mixes the propulsion of IDLES with John Coltrane’s free jazz virtuosity. Their debut album, Tell Hell I’m Not Coming [2025], is a collage of lullabies (“Little Bird”), searing roars (“Diamonds”), and frenetic epics (“Dragon Law”). It teeters between hardcore and psychedelic, with vocalist John Edmonson’s eerie and impassioned verses leading the way.

In just over two years, they’ve become a staple of the Athens scene, making a name for themselves with ear-ringing live performances. Yet their sights are set beyond their home base–with upcoming dates at SXSW and Valley of the Vapors Fest in Hot Springs, AR, they plan on spreading their southern flair far and wide. Looking toward bands like Thee Oh Sees as a blueprint, Johnny Falloon’s main goal is to keep making music together, no matter how weird it gets. – Millan Verma

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Prognoz

prognoz.org | @ prognoz.band

Prognoz is an art punk band consisting of Alex Alfaro on vocals, August Payne on bass, Elliott Jeter on guitar, and Logan Perry on drums. Prognoz is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Argo and The Violent Queens

@argoandthevioletqueens

DC based psychedelic band 🌌

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