the Mountain Goats

Aestheticized Presents >>> is truly privileged to announce the return of the Mountain Goats! This time, to one of the most historic venues in the entire Tampa Bay area. On Monday, July 11th, 2022, John Darnielle and Matt Douglas will be performing a special duo performance at St. Petersburg’s Palladium Theater… a space known for its blend of nearly-perfect acoustics and history-rich ambiance.

Here’s what Mr. Darnielle had to say about this upcoming run: “Me and Matt did a duo tour on the east side of the Atlantic toward the end of 2019 and loved it so much that we began making plans to bring the John and Matt Distillation of Extreme Power to North America. 2020 had other plans, but the John and Matt Meditative Expression of Profound Patience resolved to wait out 2020’s dastardly interference with the broadcast. It is with great pleasure that we’re able to announce the following dates. The duo shows are really fun; we’re able to explore a little, find new pockets. Improvise, even. Imagine!”

We can’t wait to hear songs from the band’s incredibly prolific run of the last few years + old favorites re-imagined in this truly unique setting. This one’s definitely going to be one to remember. Get your tickets now to avoid heartache later: https://themountaingoats22.eventbrite.com

SHOW OPENER: Izzy Heltai

Izzy Heltai creates moments you could hum to yourself in a moment of introspection or scream off the top of a parking garage at 2am – either would feel like a catharsis. His music is as nimble as it is grounded, walking the seam between confessional lo-fi musings and raucous basement rock. Sonically unpretentious and lyrically relatable, Izzy invites you into his world like a conversation with a best friend over a cigarette on the back porch – the moment of clarity you didn’t know you needed.