Alex’s Bar will host an immersive night of music in tribute to the late Rick Froberg, a legendary figure in the world of post-hardcore and indie rock, on Sunday, Jan. 19.
The evening will feature Audit in Progress, a tribute to Froberg’s work with Hot Snakes; and Statuettes, who will perform a set honoring his earlier band, Drive Like Jehu. The show will begin at 8 p.m. and hopes to celebrate the life and musical impact of a Southern California icon.
Froberg, who was raised in Carlsbad, died in 2023. He was a force to be reckoned with in the punk and post-hardcore scenes. Known for his emotive vocals and incisive lyrics, Froberg brought ferocity and intelligence to every project he touched…