The Rose Hips

The Rose Hips Bring Classic Songcraft and Modern Indie Energy to the Stage

The Rose Hips may be a relatively compact musical outfit, but the Los Angeles-based indie rock duo has built its sound around something much bigger: the timeless power of a great song. On Thursday, October 22, vocalist Dane Schumacher and guitarist Michael Gryffin bring their blend of rich harmonies, classic-rock influence, folk warmth, and modern alternative edge to the stage for an all-ages performance.

Schumacher and Gryffin’s musical partnership is rooted in a friendship that stretches back to childhood. The two lifelong friends grew up together in Palo Alto, California, before eventually making their way to Los Angeles in their mid-20s with music firmly in their sights. Years spent navigating the LA music scene helped shape their creative identity, but it was their shared appreciation for classic rock, folk, and contemporary pop that ultimately provided the foundation for The Rose Hips.

That combination gives the duo’s music a deliberately familiar yet contemporary character. Their songs draw on the melodic instincts and storytelling traditions of classic rock and folk while incorporating the polish and immediacy of modern alternative music. At the center are the pair’s vocal harmonies and straightforward commitment to songwriting—qualities that can make a live performance feel both expansive and personal.

Perhaps most notably, The Rose Hips is entirely self-contained creatively. Schumacher and Gryffin write, sing, and produce all of their material themselves, giving the project a distinctly unified artistic voice. For an audience, that means the live show offers a direct window into a musical partnership shaped by years of friendship and shared creative instincts.

With doors opening at 7:00 p.m. and the show beginning at 8:00 p.m., Thursday’s performance is an inviting opportunity for listeners of all ages to settle in for an evening of melodic indie rock and thoughtful songcraft.

For those hoping to attend, the seated presale begins Wednesday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m., followed by the public on-sale Thursday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. With its combination of nostalgia, harmony, and modern alternative energy, The Rose Hips promises a show that feels rooted in familiar musical traditions while looking firmly ahead.