Whiskey Moon Face

**Whiskey Moon Face** is the genre-blurring musical brainchild of San Francisco-based songwriter Laura Chavez, mixing folk, Americana, and jazz with a whimsical twist. Known for pairing poetic storytelling with unexpected instrumentation—think musical saws, accordions, and toy pianos—the project channels a dusty, Vaudevillian charm. Their name, inspired by a Tom Waits lyric, hints at their love for offbeat, narrative-driven tunes that feel like sepia-toned short stories set to music.

Recent releases like *Panspermia* and *Formless Forms* showcase their knack for surreal, atmospheric arrangements, while *One Blinding Dusky Dusk* leans into haunting harmonies and ghostly folk vibes. Whiskey Moon Face often collaborates with a rotating cast of Bay Area musicians, creating a live experience that’s equal parts intimate cabaret and campfire sing-along. With nods to artists like Jolie Holland and early Decemberists, they’ve carved out a niche for quirky, emotionally resonant tunes that linger like the last sip of a