Pearie Sol / That This / Jackie Cougar & The Vampires From Africa

Pearie Sol, That This, and Jackie Cougar & The Vampires From Africa share a Saturday night triple bill at Rhizome DC, offering a mix of frantic balladry, post-punk pedigree, and electro-blues fusion. Pearie Sol's chaotic performances have been described by the Washington Post as jarring enough to send audience members for the exits, with comparisons to a train terrorizing its patrons and a vocal style that evokes Bozo the Clown, Daniel Johnston, and wild dogs. That This is a newer DC band featuring former members of Priests and Ex Hex, bringing their collective indie-punk experience to the stage. Jackie Cougar & The Vampires From Africa is the electro punk project of Jack Abok (Foul Swoops, Des Demonas, Sex Faces), combining delta blues, hip hop, post punk, and Krautrock into a distinctive sound.

When: Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Showtimes: Doors and music from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Tickets: $15, available online via the venue's ticketing link or at the door.

Lineup: Pearie Sol – described by the Washington Post as creating jarring, frantic ballads; That This – a new-ish DC band formed by alumni of Priests and Ex Hex; Jackie Cougar & The Vampires From Africa – electro punk project by Jack Abok, blending delta blues, hip hop, post punk, and Krautrock.

Run time: Approximately three hours.

Venue: Rhizome DC, Washington, DC.