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CRITIC’S PICK: Buckethead
Recommended by Hal Horowitz as part of Creative Loafing’s May 2026 Critic’s Picks
Sun., May 31
Buckethead
Variety Playhouse
Considering the bizarre appearance of the masked, chicken bucket wearing headgear of the guitarist, Buckethead has amassed an impressive, but not surprisingly cultish, following. Avant-funk is the most concise way to describe his music, but that’s only a start. Check out his streaming page on any service and you’re presented with dozens of albums, EPs, singles, and live shows, almost rivaling Frank Zappa’s prodigious output. A recent 2025 album consists solely of two 15-minute instrumentals. It goes without saying that no one knows what to expect from one of his shows, but it’ll definitely be cool, weird and intense. — Hal Horowitz
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