Almost Heaven

Event ID: MS64815

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 12:15 AM - 12:50 AM

Venue: Hotel Vegas at Volstead (Hotel Vegas)

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Summary

Almost Heaven is the brainchild of producer, vocalist, songwriter Stefan Barraza hailing originally from El Paso, TX. Alongside Barraza, completing the dynamic two-piece band, is Austin native drummer Jaelyn Valero. Almost Heaven’s sound is a fearless fusion of post-punk, electronic, indie dance + pop influences, creating a sonic landscape that is as dynamic as it is refreshing.

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