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Skullcrusher

March 27, 2026 8:00 pm

Cafe Du Nord
2174 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94114

Skullcrusher returns with a haunting, shape-shifting body of work that drifts between vaporous folk and crystalline electronics. Written after leaving Los Angeles for the quiet isolation of New York's Hudson Valley, Helen Ballentine captures the ache of grief, change, and memory through sound that blurs the line between human and machine.

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Why We Like It

  • Skullcrusher's music creates a captivating, atmospheric experience.
  • Helen Ballentine's songwriting explores deeply personal themes of loss and transformation.
  • The event offers a rare chance to see Skullcrusher perform live in the intimate setting of Cafe Du Nord.

Who Should Attend

Fans of atmospheric, experimental folk music and those drawn to introspective, emotionally resonant songwriting will appreciate this Skullcrusher performance.

In the Spotlight

Skullcrusher

The musical project of singer-songwriter Helen Ballentine, known for her haunting, genre-blending sound.

About the Venue

Cafe Du Nord

A historic music venue in San Francisco's Castro District, Cafe Du Nord offers an intimate, underground setting for live performances.

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