OUR STORY
What started in an SF backyard in 2016 is now a three-stage, volunteer-run, benefit festival in Berkeley. Here's how we got here.
The Patiyo Begins
A handful of friends, a keg, a tiny weber grill, one SF backyard and a makeshift PA system - Patiyochella is born. No stages, just vibes and the first inkling that this could be something bigger
The Patiyo Gets Louder
Full electric sets, a new backyard in West Oakland and an elevated "stage." Yes, we blew a fuse and we also forgot about lighting when it got dark... cue bringing out desk lamps from our neighbors to light the last set.
Paused, Then Back Bigger
No shows in 2020 or 2021 — the backyard went quiet, but the group chat never stopped planning. When Patiyochella came back in 2022, it returned bigger than ever.
New Patiyo in Rockridge
The comeback. A real lineup, and neighbors started sending their kids over — the first real hint of a festival identity.
The Community Year
Local sponsors joined in. Small businesses set up pop-ups. The festival started to feel like a neighborhood — and spun off its own after-hours acoustic sibling, Patiyo Unplugged.
New Patiyo. Bigger Chella.
Patiyochella outgrew the backyard. We packed up the lawn chairs and set up shop at 7th West in Oakland for a full day of music — Tucker Owen, Periscope, Cardboard People, Alvie and the Breakfast Pigs, and more. Same energy, real venue, way more room to dance.
First Official Benefit Show
We formalized the charity mission to support Oakland Elizabeth House. Nearly $7,000 raised. The proudest year yet.
Three Stages. Bigger Backyard.
Patiyochella moves to Gilman Wine Block in Berkeley with THREE stages: Patiyo, Jell-O, and Flamingo. All-ages, volunteer-run, charity-first — same heart, more room to dance.
SEVEN YEARS OF MOMENTS
A few snapshots from backyards past.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
All-Ages
The backyard is for everyone. Kids, parents, neighbors, first-timers.
Volunteer-Run
90% of the crew is showing up because they love this. That's the whole magic.
Local Artists First
The Bay has the talent. We just build the stage.
Charity-First
50% of profits go to Oakland Elizabeth House. Every year, that number grows.
A community that shows up.
Every dollar raised, every set played, every bracelet tied — that's neighbors, friends, and strangers who became friends. Year 7 is just the next chapter.
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