Indie Event Details

PIÑATA PROTEST

When

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM PDT

Where

Ivy Room
Albany, East Bay

Address

860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Tickets

$18

ivy room presents MOKOSOS + MALA GRAÑA IVY ROOM PRESENTS TUESDAY JULY 21ST — PIÑATA PROTEST MOKOSOS MALA GREÑA — 7:00 pm doors / 7:30 pm show ADV TIX AVAILABLE - $18 DOOR — IVY ROOM 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany • 21+ PIÑATA PROTEST — Piñata Protest is an accordion powered Tex-Mex punk rock band from San Antonio, TX. Piñata Protest combines the lively sounds and traditional rhythms of the Mexican button accordion with the upbeat tempos and attitude of punk rock to produce a unique and wildly eclectic mix of aggressive yet melodic songs that are sung in both Spanish and English. Adding to their sonic performances that ignite crowds to mosh, skank, and twirl their dance partners around is their energetic and impassioned live show. Piñata Protest was founded by the Mexican-born singer and accordionist Àlvaro Del Norte. The band includes Jose Morales on electric guitar and vocals, Richie Brown on electric bass and vocals, and Chris-Ruptive on drums and vocals. For over ten years the quartet has maintained a busy schedule of performing and touring throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico with a wide range of musical acts such as The Reverend Horton Heat, Mariachi El Bronx, Molotov, Guttermouth, Voodoo Glow Skills, Brujeria, The Toadies, Ramon Ayala, The Blasters, Authority Zero, Agent Orange, Molotov, Ozomatli, Mustard Plug, The Blasters, Wayne Hancock, and Girl In A Coma. The band has had official appearances at SXSW, Dia De Los Toadies, the 2015 Latin BMI Awards, and National Public Radio. Notably, the band released their album ‘El Valiente’ at #7 on the Latin Billboard Top 100 charts. The band has been featured in several graduate level academic research papers, books, and soundtracks for the following films: 2016: Me Estas Matando Susana 2015: La Soldera 2014: Circus of the Dead In 2014 the independent beer brewer Freetail Brewing released Piñata Protest beer after the band which was distributed in grocery chains, bars, and venues across Texas. MOKOSOS — Bastardos de la calle y vagos de la noche MALA GREÑA — Mala Greña. Cumbia Grenude y Rockera from the bay area. Important Information for Ticket Holders Entry Policy: This is a 21+ event . A valid ID is required for entry. No exceptions. Refund Policy: All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be issued. How to Enter (Will Call): Your ID is your ticket! Check in at Will Call upon arrival. VIP & Accessibility: For ADA seating, VIP booth reservations or any other inquiries, please contact us at info@ivyroom.com . Save on Fees: For future events, advance tickets can be purchased at our box office during any live show. Cash only; no service fees.