Ultra Combo's Mega Jam

When VGM bands collide, it's a MEGA JAM! Hosted by Joe Newman, a.k.a newmajoe (Dwelling of Duels), join the house band for the Bay Area VGM Jazz Jam, plus members of The New Challengers Eugene Kang (Pentakill) and John Scherer (Baby Rose), plus many other special guests. It's a structured jazz/soul/funk/R&B jam: bring your instrument, pick a tune from VGLeadsheets.com, and get to jamming!


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Wario Speedwagon

What do you mean, we've got video games at home! Wario Speedwagon returns to the Jamspace for more meme VGM, deep cuts and returning favorites. Come by and see the homegrown MAGWest band and experience the chaos.

The impresario Wario - Gene Dreyband is the leader of the circus, a sound guy, occasional performer, and co-chair of the MAGWest music department.

Joe Newman is a composer, arranger, leader of the Bay Area VGM Jazz Jam (a.k.a Ultra Combo), Duel Dweller, and long-time practitioner of the porn horn.

Ian Cowell aka Hyrule Herb is a guitarist and goblin king of Ian Cowell and His Band of Exceptional Goblins. He's also a member of East Bay rock band Psychic Hit.

Ben Visini is a drummer, comedian, singer/songwriter, and long-time owner of a PSVita

Michelle Dreyband is a resident vocalist for and collaborator on Dwelling of Duels with occasional appearances at the Bay Area VGM Jazz Jam, and unwillingly supports Wario's shenanigans.

Logan Tucker (aka Biggoron) is a digital fusion/nostalgia-fueled keyboardist who likes terrible sounding synths and just wants to make you feel good.

Jay Kim is a violinist, composer, arranger and a winner. He may even be in your ensemble right now!

Carrie Wood is a bassist, guitarist, vocalist and strange crab person from Baltimore who's VGM life has included Bi Score, Quick Save and the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra.

Kevin Ragone is a Philadelphia based drummer who records for game soundtracks and will perform with you for your next project.

Lucas Guimaraes is a composer, arranger, saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and game developer - it might be easier to ask him what he doesn't do.

Nick Galvez is a keyboardist, singer, and programmer who lives deliciously.

Chris Waffle Explosion

What happens when nerd rock musician, Chris Waffle, and Canby City Councilor, Sarah Spoon, join forces to create music influenced by their love of pop culture? The answer is The Chris Waffle Explosion and they’re ready to bring their comedy/nerdcore rap to the masses. Sarah Spoon developed a love for performance as a nationally ranked high school value debater and in collegiate policy debate. She is a twice elected city councilor committed to supporting historically marginalized communities, improving the housing crisis, and enhancing the parks system. She has appeared on several board game and comic convention panels to discuss why women and nerds should run for office. Chris Waffle has been writing and performing music for more than 25 years. He’s made appearances on The Travel Channel’s America’s Worst Driver, Attack of the Show, and in the feature film The People vs. George Lucas. He’s a frequent comic convention nerd music panelist, and has emceed other national conventions.