Karina Rykman

Karina Rykman plays bass, sings, jumps around, and laughs a lot. In doing so, she has garnered rare attention and avid listenership. Straddling the worlds of jam rock and indie pop drenched in psychedelia, Karina’s effervescent presence comes to life in musical form.

Born & raised in New York City, Karina Rykman’s musical path began in her early teens playing in bands whenever she could while attending a veritable ton of live music as a fan. By the end of her senior year at NYU, Rykman’s virtuoso talent & infectious spirit saw her invited to join pianist Marco Benevento’s band (as recommended by Ween bassist Dave Dreiwitz), with whom she’s performed countless shows including dates with Vulfpeck, Dispatch, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, & many more.

Rykman soon formed her own namesake band, accompanied by Adam November (guitar, loopers, effects) and Chris Corsico (drums). She quickly earned a reputation as an unmissable live act - a bombastic exposition that floats freely between dreamy indie pop and thick, distorted rock - with “fun” as its guiding light. Tearing up sold out headline performances to ravenous fans, show-stealing festival performances (including Bonnaroo, Peach Music Festival, and Sweetwater 420 Fest), opening for Khruangbin, My Morning Jacket, the Tedeschi Trucks Band (+ many more), plus recent appearances in the house band on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, Karina stays busy.

Rykman released her debut album, JOYRIDE via AWAL in August 2023. Written & recorded with childhood friend and producer Gabe Monro, the album serves as a vivid canvas for Rykman’s vibrant expression & chameleonic songcraft. JOYRIDE features Trey Anastasio as co-producer & featured musician, contributing guitar on five of the album’s nine tracks.

The bassist/vocalist’s concerts are often packed with fans who feel more like friends—a testament to her undeniable charisma and her embrace of the live music community—and that circle continues to expand at alarming rates.

Wax Monkey

The Southeast has long been a fertile ground for jam bands, and Wax Monkey is a Birmingham, Alabama group looking to leave its mark. The band consists of five lifelong friends drawing on a wide variety of influences to create an ever-evolving sound that is equally at home on stage and in the studio.

Wax Monkey was formed in 2023 and consists of Wilder Hines (lead guitar), Henry Cardwell (rhythm, lead vocals), Hudson Murrell (keys, backup vocals), Jones Beavers (bass, backup vocals), and Harrison Wood (drums). Their improvisational skills and diverse musical backgrounds allow them to take audiences on a musical journey through spacey, psychedelic jams, hard-hitting rock ‘n’ roll, groove-heavy disco, and soulful reggae. Thanks to countless hours of jamming, the group is able to seamlessly transition between these genres and moods while adding a unique flourish every time, giving their live shows a distinctive quality.

With the release of their first album Encompass and a rigorous touring schedule, Wax Monkey is looking to spread their music to a much larger audience. But no matter how many shows they play, they are constantly looking to take risks and surprise audiences-and themselves.

Karina Rykman

w/ Wax Monkey
Saturday, October 24th 2026 
Charleston Pour House | Main Stage 
8:00pm doors / 9:00pm show 
$25 advance / $30 day of show

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