The Jokes w/ Brother Rye - $6

Art in the cafe...

Ruth Comfort


"The Metaphysical Affect"


January 2026



A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition. ARTISAN RUTH COMFORT My given name is Ruth Comfort. Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians. Even dating back to the great German philosopher...
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Friday, December 14, 2012

The Jokes: The Jokes actually sorta rule. There\'s one side of us that fully appreciates the greatness of dudes like Tom Petty or The Rolling Stones, but we\'re not revivalists or anything. We also have kind of a Ty Segall, Pixies side to what we\'re doing. Sometimes we play noise, sometimes go for a Velvet Underground type sound. We also like country. Actually, it\'s sort of up in the air what you might hear at a Jokes show. We sort of wing it. It usually turns out.

Brother Rye: Brother Rye plays Americana driven by slide guitar and rock sensibility. They have found the perfect blend of Delta blues, country, and folk styles, leading them to their well-tailored sound.