Femmes, Thems & Friends: A Folsom Kickoff Party

San Francisco’s creative and alternative music communities come together for Femmes, Thems & Friends: A Folsom Kickoff Party, a lively night at The Chapel featuring performances from Furious Tits, 37 Houses, and Black Gold Sun. Taking place Thursday, September 24, 2026, the event offers a chance to kick off Folsom season with an evening centered on local artists, high-energy performances, and a distinctly San Francisco spirit.

Doors open at 7:00 PM, with music beginning at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $23 in advance and $26 day of show, with $1 from each ticket going to FentCheck. ADA seating is available by contacting The Chapel’s box office in advance; accessible space may reach capacity early, so advance requests are encouraged.

One of the evening’s featured acts, 37 Houses, is a San Francisco post-punk indie rock project formed in 2024. Built around the songwriting of guitarist Jeremy Rosenblum and the powerful vocals and bass playing of Erin Sydney, the band transforms deeply personal experiences into emotionally charged rock. Their music draws inspiration from artists such as Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, and Built to Spill, balancing poetic, everyday lyrics with expansive arrangements.

For 37 Houses, the songs are more than traditional compositions—they function as journal entries and a way of processing the real-time challenges of marriage, pain, creativity, and connection. With Sean Stillinger on guitar and Scott Keller on drums, the group expands those intimate ideas into wall-of-sound performances designed to take on a new meaning each time they are played. The result is a sound that embraces contradiction: vulnerable yet forceful, personal yet communal, and messy in a way that feels deliberately human.

With Furious Tits and Black Gold Sun also on the bill, the night brings together multiple perspectives and sounds for a celebratory pre-Folsom gathering. Whether you’re looking to discover San Francisco talent, reconnect with the city’s alternative music scene, or simply start the weekend’s festivities early, Femmes, Thems & Friends offers an inviting reason to head to The Chapel. Come out Thursday night and celebrate community, creativity, and live music in the heart of San Francisco.