HOSTS NEEDED: Pedro The Lion – February 2026

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(PHOTO BY Chona Kasinger)

Now seeking fans to host Pedro the Lion Undertow Shows in February 2026

These shows will feature Dave and Erik performing songs spanning the Pedro the Lion, Headphones, and Bazan catalogs. And they want to play at your place!

Do you live in or near one of the cities listed below? Do you have large living room, loft space, community space, art gallery, or other indoor space that can comfortably and safely host 40-75 people? If so, we want to hear from you!

To take the first steps and get involved, please:

  • Read all the hosting expectations outlined on this page.
  • Complete the intake form (at the bottom) to submit your space.
  • Sit tight! Undertow will get back to you ASAP with dates and logistics. 

Undertow keeps this simple for hosts. All you have to do is let us borrow your space (for approx. 3 hours) and check-in guests at the door upon arrival. In return you’ll get to see Dave and Erik perform up close and personal, 5 free tickets for your friends, and our eternal gratitude.

These shows can only happen if fans volunteer to host, so reach out today to help us get this show on the road.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 25
TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 14

Feb 22 – Nashville TN – confirmed
Feb 23 – Birmingham AL – confirmed
Feb 24 – Waverly AL – confirmed
Feb 25 – Pensacola FL – confirmed
Feb 27 – Orlando FL – confirmed
Feb 28 – St Pete FL @ 2pm – confirmed
Feb 28 – Tampa FL @ 8pm – confirmed
Mar 1 – Gainesville FL – confirmed
Mar 2 – Atlanta GA
Mar 3 – Knoxville TN – confirmed
Mar 4 – Indianapolis IN

REGIONS OF INTEREST:
Cities listed above are just suggestions. We are open to any and all submissions – even if you don’t live in a major metropolis. We will book more shows for Pedro the Lion, so let us know what regions we should visit next!

A few things to consider…

1. LOCATION
In the past we’ve booked all kinds of spaces. It can be residential, commercial, community, or any other indoor space where you can host a private gathering. Bonus points for being centrally located! Show us what you got!

There needs to be street parking, a parking garage, or public transportation nearby so guests can access your space easily. Before you offer to host a show, please check with your neighbors to confirm they’re ok with a bunch of extra people coming over. It would be a huge bummer if someone called the cops because of all the extra cars and people.

2. SELLABLE CAPACITY
Be realistic. This is the number of tickets we put on sale. Please keep in mind when determining your capacity, hosts get 5 comp tickets that aren’t factored into the sellable capacity. The ideal space would comfortably hold a minimum of 40 people. If you have questions about how to calculate your room’s capacity – please send us the approximate square footage of the show space.

3. TICKET PRICE
Ticket price will be $35. Everyone must buy tickets in advance through the Undertow website. No tickets will be sold at the door. Limit 4 tickets per order – we want everyone to have a fair opportunity to buy tickets.

4. GUEST LIST
On show night Undertow provides the host with a list of show attendees. We rely on the host to check-in fans as they arrive. We ask guests to arrive between 7:15pm-7:45pm to check-in for 8:00pm shows. Since all tickets are bought in advance, there are no cash transactions at the door.

5. FREE TICKETS FOR HOSTS
The host is comped 5 free tickets to the show in addition to anyone who lives in the home (if the show space is residential). If you have additional friends that exceed your 5 comps, they should be directed to buy admission online.

6. PROMOTING THE SHOW
Undertow Shows are promoted by Pedro the Lion and Undertow via social media, mailing lists, and by word-of-mouth. We might need to lean on hosts to help us promote on the local level, we’ll let you know. Social media posts are more than sufficient.

DO NOT post the show address. The show address is only for ticket holders. In addition to protecting your privacy, we need to keep the show locations secret so random folks don’t arrive hoping to party crash.

7. SOUND SYSTEM & LIGHTING
You don’t need a sound system. Pedro the Lion will bring everything they need to do the show. They will need access to nearby electrical outlets to plug in a small guitar amp and speaker for a drum-machine/sampler.  If they need access to an electrical outlet or power strip, we’ll let you know.

No special lighting needed. But it would be great if you had some kind of ambient lights like a table lamp, string lights, or dimmable overhead to help create a cozy mood.

8. SEATING
You don’t need to provide seating for everyone. If you have a bunch of chairs – great! But most shows are floor seating and we let guests know if they should bring something comfortable to sit on during the show.

9. OPENING ARTISTS
We don’t have openers at these shows. It’s much easier for us to keep things simple and stay on schedule if it’s just one artist playing. We’re also trying to keep the amount of time guests are in your space to a minimum.

10. FRIENDLY PETS
We love dogs and cats, we really do! But an excitable pet running around during the show can be distracting for the guests and performers. If you have curious and friendly 4-legged family members, would you be ok with putting them in another part of the house or sending them to a friend’s house during the show?

If all that sounds ok,
PLEASE FILL IN ALL FIELDS BELOW

Address where the show will be hosted
Street addresss
Apartment or unit number
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
How many people do you think you can host? Keep in mind when determining your capacity, you get five free tickets for friends that won't be included in the ticketed capacity. The capacity you tell us will be the number of tickets we put on sale. For EXAMPLE: If we sell 50 tickets and you invite 5 guests, there will be 55 people at the show.
Your space does not have to be ADA accessible to host, however it is a major bonus. If your space isn't fully ADA accessible, please let us know about the entrance. Front door, back door, steps, handrails, etc..?
I understand hosting is a voluntary position and that I will not receive any financial compensation for hosting.
If you are renting your home or space, do you have permission from your landlord to host this show?
Do you have permission from everyone who lives in your home or works at the space to host this show
We are still advocating for strong COVID precautions at Undertow Shows. Would you prefer guests to wear masks during the performance?
We realize that alcohol may not be ideal for your scenario, and that's totally fine. If you are OK with guests bringing beverages, this is what we tell them: "The host is allowing attendees to bring a few beers or a bottle of wine to enjoy during the show. Remember that this is a low-key intimate acoustic performance, not a party. Take all trash with you when you leave."
If you're confirmed as the host, can we tag you in our social media promotional posts for the tour?
If you're ok with being tagged on our social media - please indicate which platforms you use AND supply your handles/user name in the corresponding fields.
Let us know where guests should park (street parking, nearby lot or garage parking, public transit stops, etc)
Let us know where the performer should park (drive way, reserved space, street parking, etc)
Let us know what sort of seating situation you have; chairs for everyone, a few chairs, couches, mostly floor seating, etc. If it's mostly floor seating we'll let guests know to bring a pillow or cushion to sit on during the show.
Anything else you want us to know?

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Please read the and accept the agreement below.

Thank you for agreeing to host this performance for Pedro the Lion (ARTIST). We are excited to work together with you (HOST) to make this a successful, safe and enjoyable evening for everyone involved. Please read over this to make sure we are in agreement on how things will work for the show.

WE agree to provide one musical performance by ARTIST, approximately 60 to 90 minutes in length. Unless otherwise stated, the HOST will not need to provide a sound system.

HOST agrees to provide the venue in good working order, clean, safe and well lighted.

WE agree to handle all admission charges and that the HOST will not be responsible for paying ARTIST.

HOST agrees that the venue can adequately and safely accommodate and agreed number of guests.

HOST agrees that no other musical acts will appear without prior written consent.

HOST agrees that the venue will not change without prior written consent.

HOST agrees to notify their neighbors about this event and that the HOST has no reason to believe that this event will cause undue stress on the community or neighborhood.

HOST and ARTIST will be responsible for checking guests in at the door. WE will provide the HOST with a list of people that have paid for admission to this performance. If anyone arrives at the venue that is not on the provided list, the HOST will not allow this person in unless they are a previously invited, complimentary guest of ARTIST or of the HOST.

WE agree that the HOST is not responsible for providing food or refreshments to ARTIST or anyone in attendance.

WE agree that we will work together with the HOST to make sure that no one enters the venue with any food or drinks unless the HOST has agreed to this in advance.

WE agree to work together with the HOST to make sure that any inappropriate behavior by guests is stopped, and if necessary, WE will work together with the HOST to ask uncooperative guests to leave.

HOST understands that ARTIST may sell merchandise at the venue, including but not limited to Vinyl, CDs, Shirts.

WE agree to work together with the HOST to make sure all guests leave before 10pm or within 30 minutes of the end of the performance. The HOST understands that ARTIST is not obligated to remain at the venue after all the guests have left.

WE agree that if necessary, WE will be in charge of any necessary refunds.

It is understood that this agreement is only between the HOST and ARTIST and that Undertow assumes no liability.

If you, the HOST, agree to everything we've outlined here, please digitally sign by agreeing and accepting below. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this or anything else, please do not hesitate to call or email us so we can sort things out quickly.

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