Rookie of the Year with Dave Elkins of Mae, All Hallowed, City Under Siege, Dust By Monday
The Southgate House Revival - Sanctuary
Thu
July 23, 2026
7:00 pm
(Doors: 6:00 pm)
All Ages
After years of international touring, song placements in film and TV, MTV rated “The Goodnight Moon” album number 8 most influential Emo album of the 00s , with 210,000+ records sold, and multiple Billboard-charting albums and singles, Ryan Dunson has returned to the studio and finished a new album after the release of the 2024 Ep “WTF” with producers Matt Malpass, Fred Mascherino, Dave Elkins Steve Sopchak and Matt Squire.
ALL HALLOWED is a fuzzed-out garage-punk trio from Dayton, Ohio.
City Under Siege is an indie-rock/pop trio from Buffalo, New York who is building buzz throughout the nation with their refreshing dance rhythms. Vocalist John Wittlinger, bassist Vince Davis and drummer Cameron Kukla bring talent influenced by early pop-punk and have previously worked with industry professionals such as Sam Conjerti Jr (LFO) and Matt Malpass (Cartel) and are currently working on their new album with producer Marc McClusky (Weezer, Motion City Soundtrack).
Taking large strides towards success, City Under Siege has announced tour with artists Rookie Of The Year, Stages and Stereos, Kyle Lucas and more and has previously shared the stage with Ryan Cabrera, Quietdrive, The Rocket Summer, Sick Puppies and more.
As a sound-craftsman, Dave creates art with a beautiful and lush stroke. He is a painter of pure emotion, and dives deep into the human experience.
His lyrics touch on themes of spirituality, love, loss, time, space and the beyond - all with a warmth, purity and hope that permeates deep into the soul.
When you listen to a Dave Elkins song, the honesty and conviction set it apart from the rest. You’ll hear captivating grooves which live under a sonic lushness that is purely his own.
He is a true pioneer of melody who stands out in the indie rock and alternative world.