Steph Phest 2026: Birthday Show and Benefit

Steph Phest 2026 is a birthday concert and benefit at Rhizome DC featuring four acts from the D.C. and Maryland underground scenes. The lineup spans improvised electro-industrial music, goth-tinged post-punk, brooding doom metal, and glam-influenced rock ’n’ roll. Proceeds benefit DC Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA).

Serpent Hologram is a Maryland improvisational electro-industrial duo built around a constantly transforming, self-consuming sound. Lye Bath brings a goth and post-punk sensibility shaped by punk influences; their 2026 demo, *Revolution Winter*, draws inspiration from Washington’s 1980s “Revolution Summer” movement while emphasizing community-building. Witch’s Mirror performs heavy, atmospheric doom metal with grunge, experimental, and hardcore elements. The Armors round out the bill with danceable, sharp-edged rock that combines classic-rock force, 1970s glam, proto-punk, and early emo.

When: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Showtimes: Doors at 5:00 PM; music begins at 6:00 PM. The event is scheduled to run until 10:00 PM.

Tickets: $10–$20

Benefit: Proceeds support DC Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA).

Lineup: Serpent Hologram, Lye Bath, Witch’s Mirror, and The Armors.

Witch’s Mirror members: Kristin Eliason on vocals, Carni Klirs on guitar, Matt Cohen on bass, and Brandon Korch on drums.

Venue: Rhizome DC

Ages: Not specified.

Accessibility: Not specified.