Wild Abandon playing at North of Fourth bar in Eureka.

About the band

Based out of Arcata, California - Wild Abandon has been called a band of "magical starlit darlings" by the North Coast Journal. Blending folk rock roots with experimental indie guitar and intricate bass lines, the band has a rock n’roll feel with a poetic overtone.

They have two full length albums. The newest album, Character Study, is out everywhere on January 14, 2023 and was self-produced by the band over three years. The band released a single from the new album on Solstice 2022 that is available on all platforms, and a scenery driven, plot twisting music video (see below) along with the single.

Their first album, Grayscale, is available on all streaming platforms and was recorded at Big Bang Studios in Loleta, CA.

They enjoy playing festivals, concerts with other like-minded musicians, in clubs and bars, backyard shows, out on the farm, and house parties.

Lead Guitar / Cory Goldman
Bass / Nate Zwerdling
Drums / Gabriel Lubowe
Harmony Vocals / Marley Jarvis
Vocals & Rhythm Guitar / Melanie Barnett

Band stands and squats in an orchard in the fall, no leaves on trees, with two spotty dogs

2024 SHOWS

June 7th at The Logger Bar, Blue Lake
August 2nd at Eureka Friday Night Market, Eureka
September 20th At the Basement, Arcata
October 19th at the Arcata Farmers Market, Arcata

See past shows

Alaskan Beauty - official video

Single from Wild Abandon’s newest album: Character Study. Filmed by friends- James Forrest, Thompson Aplin & Mike Dronkers. Produced and edited by Melanie and James Forrest. Lots of friends got to come play with us for this!