Tayls w/ Gigi Marie, Karen Culi

The Pocket Open Mic Hosted by Mufasa Verde

The Pocket
May 31, 2026
8:00 pm
All Ages
Tayls w/ Gigi Marie, Karen Culi

Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM (All ages)



Tayls

For Fans of: The Flaming Lips, David Bowie, Queen

The East Nashville Power Pop band Tayls transports listeners into a temporary dwelling of rock ‘n’ roll fantasy. Their dynamic pop-punk anthems and effervescent energy has captured hearts across Nashville, creating a multisensory experience while providing a feeling of belonging. The Nashville Scene describes the group as “stylistically omnivorous, pulling from a variety of disciplines from folk to glam, with a flair for grand gestures that nods to The Flaming Lips.” Beyond that, Tayls is a band about friendship. The group takes a kitchen-sink approach to live performance, with an ensemble cast of Nashville talent, and stage theatrics akin to Bowie or Queen. The band’s self-proclaimed genre, Friendship-Punk, combines a DIY ethos with a do-it-together spirit.

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Gigi Marie

FFO: Hole, Kim Wilde, Heart, PJ Harvey, The White Stripes, Pixies, The Cars, The Breeders, La Tigre

Gigi Marie is DC’s favorite rock ’n’ roll redhead, blending punchy garage grit with a flash of punkette glam. Having recorded at Inner Ear Studio with Don Zientara, she fully taps into the city’s punk legacy—then flips it with a sharp, modern edge. Her sound feels like lipstick on a cigarette: messy, bold, and impossible to ignore, built for sweaty shows and late-night chaos.

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Karen Culi

FFO: The Kills, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Destiny Patrel

Native Washingtonian, Filipina-American Karen Culi rocks with a big voice and high energy. Her live sets often blend indie rock, blues, and modern contemporary rock elements, featuring her on vocals and guitar.

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