Ready for a jolt of live music in Mill Valley? New Wave/Prog-Pop crew Pardon The Interruption (PTI) will hit the Sweetwater Music Hall stage on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Doors swing open at 7pm, and music kicks off at 8pm. They’re teaming up with the Jethro Jeremiah Band, who’ll bring their signature reggae and soul blend to set the vibe.
If you’re into high-energy shows and want something a little different from the Bay Area, this double bill is definitely worth checking out. PTI’s got this Sonoma haze about them—think ’70s, ’80s, ’90s nostalgia, but they twist it up with a modern punch. Their songs are danceable, a little unpredictable, and not your average NorCal fare. It’s a cool change of pace.
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Jethro Jeremiah Band opens, laying down roots-reggae grooves that have landed them gigs with Ray Charles and Ziggy Marley. They’ve spent nearly twenty years hustling, from San Francisco sidewalks to bigger stages, always serving up soulful, dance-ready rhythms. Tickets are $30 on etix.com—just a heads up, they tend to go fast.
Date, Location, and Event Details
Circle Thursday, June 5, 2025, on your calendar. That’s when Pardon the Interruption and Jethro Jeremiah Band take over Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM.
Sweetwater sits at 19 Corte Madera Avenue in Mill Valley, CA. It’s a cozy spot, so you’ll be right there in the action.
Tickets run $30 on etix.com. Don’t wait too long—Sweetwater shows, especially ones like this, have a habit of selling out.
The place has a full bar and food menu, so you can make a whole night of it with friends.
Profile of Pardon the Interruption
Pardon the Interruption (PTI) has become one of the Bay Area’s more intriguing new wave and prog-pop acts. They came roaring out of Sonoma County, mixing old-school influences with their own original spin.
David Noble leads the charge as singer and guitarist. You might recognize him from Wreckless Strangers or Poor Man’s Whiskey. The rest of the band: Rob Fordyce on bass, Rob Hooper on drums, and Jamison Smeltz, who seems to play just about everything else.
Their sound jumps across decades—’70s, ’80s, ’90s—but always feels fresh. You’ll catch bits of funk, pop, ska, jam, prog, and classic rock ‘n’ roll in the mix.
PTI’s shows have a reputation for getting folks on their feet. The new wave energy, the hooks, the offbeat rhythms—it’s all there, but with a twist you don’t hear from most NorCal bands.
Spotlight on Jethro Jeremiah Band
The Jethro Jeremiah Band brings roots, reggae, ska, and soul into the mix. Jethro Jeremiah himself has been a Bay Area staple for 19 years, starting out on San Francisco streets and working his way to bigger stages.
Jethro handles rhythm guitar and lead vocals, backed by Noelle Glory (harmonies), Steven Munger (sax), Dan Stillwell (drums), and Toads Marcelino (bass). Their songs are all about meaningful lyrics, strong melodies, and rhythms you can’t help but move to.
Jethro’s opened for Ray Charles, Jimmy Cliff, Ziggy Marley, and he’s also part of the 10-piece ska group Soul Ska. Not too shabby.
You can check out their music on streaming platforms—three albums so far. Their latest, “All That We Got,” really shows off that soulful reggae/soul blend that’s built them a loyal Bay Area crowd.
The Genre-Bending Sound: New Wave, Prog-Pop, and Ska Influences
Pardon the Interruption doesn’t fit in any easy box. They pull from all over—catchy hooks, layered arrangements, and decades of musical risk-taking.
High-Energy New Wave and Prog-Pop Elements
PTI rides that line between new wave bounce and prog-pop complexity. Their songs have the drive of new wave, but they’ll throw in unexpected twists, a little prog-rock ambition. It’s catchy, but there’s a lot going on under the hood.
David Noble’s background with Wreckless Strangers and Poor Man’s Whiskey comes through in PTI’s style. Sometimes you’ll hear a Talking Heads groove; other times, things get a bit more intricate, almost like Yes.
The band knows how to shift gears—one minute it’s straight-up rock, the next it’s almost symphonic. They keep you guessing, and honestly, that’s half the fun.
Inspiration from Pop Legends and Iconic Artists
PTI borrows inspiration from all over the map—The Police’s tight rhythms, a bit of Bowie’s theatrical flair, and more. You might even catch a hint of punk from David Noble’s time working with Nina Hagen. They pay homage without sounding like copycats.
Their original material walks a fine line—familiar enough to hook you, but always with something new in the mix. It’s probably why they’re turning heads among folks who like a dose of nostalgia but still want something different.
Ska, Soul, and the Bay Area NorCal Sound
NorCal’s always been a melting pot for music, and PTI carries on that legacy by weaving ska and funk right into their songs. These vibes mesh naturally with the Jethro Jeremiah Band, who open up the night bringing their own roots reggae and soul energy.
Rob Fordyce lays down bass lines with a funky backbone, honestly, they wouldn’t feel out of place at a jam band festival. Jamison Smeltz on sax? He throws in these jazzy licks that remind me a bit of Fishbone or even Mr. Bungle—never predictable, always just a little off-kilter. Together, it’s a groove you can’t help but move to.
PTI doesn’t just dabble in different genres—they blend them until it’s hard to tell where one ends and another begins. Their songs somehow balance polish with a sense of risk, like they’re ready for radio but also itching to surprise anyone who’s really listening.
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