The Way Station
21+ all the time (it is a bar after all)
$5 donation strongly suggested for all events unless otherwise indicated.
TUESDAY 9/13
8pm- Martina Fiserova
For fans of: Joni Mitchell, Lizz Wright, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman
An experienced singer from Prague, Czech Republic, performing her original music.
Martina Fiserova has been surrounded by musicians since the moment she was born. It took her many years to realize and accept the fact that she was becoming a musician herself. After a decade spent gaining experience on the Prague Jazz Scene (from blues and fusion-oriented bands to collaborations with international bands, backing up rock stars and diving into silence with music therapy), she decided to get her ass kicked by New York City. Come check out her unique songwriting approach and intimate yet emotional vocal performance.
“Her voice is graceful, and her phrasing and delivery are right on tempo.” - James Nadal, All About Jazz
“Her biography is impressive. (...) Jazz pop? Folk jazz? Either way it's cool, and if this is the sort of stuff she is capable of writing then I hope there is more on the way.” - Tony Emmerson, Prague Jazz Blogspot
www.martinafiserova.cz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8ml8b8s8K8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XbPfOAyCTQ
https://soundcloud.com/martinafiserova/slow
9pm- Paul Meadow
Genre: Slop Folk
For fans of: Beach Boys, Pixies
Jingles for any revolution, beach music for the city, slop folk, inspired by Sunset Park sunsets, delivery services, long winters, and perpetual war.
“Paul Meadow have dazzled fans in their native borough for the better part of the past few years.” - Pure Volume (http://www.purevolume.com/news/PREMIERE-Paul-Meadow-Killer-of-Dreams)
“An ode to the city with a tongue-in-cheek humor of slight bitterness expounds on the confounded monstrosity of life locked into the grid with the chorus singalong call of, “I love this town, let’s burn it into the ground…” - Impose Magazine (http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/chatter/week-in-pop-the-pains-of-being-pure-at-heart-theres-talk-barleaux-blasteroid-paul-meadow-butterfly-child-dia-the-city-and-i-drift-giungla-phyllis-ophelia#paul-meadow)
10pm- PROSSPEKT
Genre: Electronic Rock, Synthpop, Steampunk, Dance
For fans of: Charlie XCX, Icona Pop, Twenty One Pilots.
Electronic dance music with guitars, violin and trumpet.
11pm- Dick Valentine
For fans of: I am the lead singer of Electric Six. But you could say I have some Roky Erikson, Tom Waits, Talking Heads in me.
Dick Valentine is best known as the frontman for Electric Six, but in the last few years he has been known to play solo acoustic sets both in the US and the UK. He has two solo albums, “Destroy The Children” and “Halloween Fingers” and his set consists of a healthy mix of songs from those albums as well as Electric Six songs done acoustically. Requests are taken, drinks are consumed, and occasionally audience members can come up and sing backing vocals. Though originally from Detroit, Valentine has lived in Prospect Heights for 7 years and is excited about being able to walk 2 blocks to his gig at The Way Station. Valentine is available for private parties, religious ceremonies and also charges a lofty consulting fee in his role as a private consultant.
“With many absurd lyrics and heartfelt, but rigorous acoustic guitar playing, this is a frontman’s acoustic set at its best” - The Yorker (York, UK)
“(Valentine) prefers not to think about it. Why push genius, anyway?” - QRO Magazine
electricsix.com
https://www.facebook.com/dick.valentine.7
WEDNESDAY 9/14
8pm- Victoire Oberkampf
Genre: French/English Folk/Indie
For fans of: Lisa Hannigan, Camille, Keren Ann, Damien Rice, Feist, First aid Kit, Johnny Flynn, Laura Marling.
Victoire Oberkampf uses her voice to express her heart, and her guitar to carry the moment. Largely inspired by British folk songwriters such as Lisa Hannigan and First Aid Kit, she writes French songs like the English ones, with the same taste for melancholy and storytelling, and delicately balancing sweetness and strength. Her music is also inspired by her travels to Africa and Brazil.
"A singing Elf." - Arièle Buteaux, France musique
"A young lady full of talent." - Francis Zegut, RTL2
http://www.victoire-oberkampf.fr/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tryvi9Tjk0list=PLbztlVXiwCa1OgToqXGy47gj7Gcc8D1Vx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUfCtghbUVU&list=PLbztlVXiwCa11FcQuKrZCBf_icGgT4VI1&index=2
9pm- Boy Band
For fans of: Lisa Hannigan, Camille, Keren Ann, Damien Rice, Feist, First aid Kit, Johnny Flynn, Laura Marling.
Victoire Oberkampf uses her voice to express her heart, and her guitar to carry the moment. Largely inspired by British folk songwriters such as Lisa Hannigan and First Aid Kit, she writes French songs like the English ones, with the same taste for melancholy and storytelling, and delicately balancing sweetness and strength. Her music is also inspired by her travels to Africa and Brazil.
"A singing Elf." - Arièle Buteaux, France musique
"A young lady full of talent." - Francis Zegut, RTL2
http://www.victoire-oberkampf.fr/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tryvi9Tjk0list=PLbztlVXiwCa1OgToqXGy47gj7Gcc8D1Vx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUfCtghbUVU&list=PLbztlVXiwCa11FcQuKrZCBf_icGgT4VI1&index=2
9pm- Boy Band
For Fans Of: Ingrid Michaelson, Dirty Projectors, The Staves
Boy Band is a New York based trio. Together they blend their unique songwriting styles to create catchy choruses with stirring harmonies and swells.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzcvIynV9W8
https://www.facebook.com/boybandmusicny/
10pm- Instant Treeline
For fans of: Lake Street Dive, Good Old War, Ryan Adams
Instant Treeline is a Brooklyn-based band that crafts wholesome songs that blend pop, folk, and Alt-Country. Where vocal harmony, acoustic timbre and electric rhythm come together, you’ll find Will Leet and his bandmates gathered around a campfire drawing inspiration from experiences in nature and being on the road, Instant Treeline aims to invoke feeling of sentimentality and lightheartedness.
www.facebook.com/willleetmusic
11pm- Arjun
For fans of: Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, Charlie Hunter
ARJUN, the three-piece instrumental band from New York, has been trailblazing their own hybrid of rock and improvisational jazz since 2003. Made up of Eddie Arjun Peters (guitar), Lamar Myers (drums), and Andre Lyles (bass), ARJUN fuses the power of rock with improvisational alternative jazz, resulting in a delicate balance of intricately crafted melodies backed by powerhouse musicianship.
“ARJUN has truly developed an eargasmic experience that is likely to place the band among some of the greatest performers of our time.” – G&S
“The combo of a solid and expressive rhythm section in the form of Myers and Lyles and the artistic vision and technical prowess of Peters come together to create a very unique listening experience.” – Windslow Review
http://arjunmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ARJUNmusiclive
http://instagram.com/arjunmusic
https://twitter.com/arjunmusic
THURSDAY 9/15
8pm- Andy Gordon
Genre: Beardy Alternate Folk
For fans of: Mary Gauthier, Buddy Miller, Patty Griffin
Purveyor of sparse beardy alternate folk and grand finalist 2013 Australian MusicOz Awards World/Folk Genre, for Andy Gordon it's all about open space, the story, the words, the song, and the living and the making of music. His voice will fill the space and seep into the ears of the listener like the sweet words of a trusted friend. One who understands and repeats your thoughts back in his eloquent style.
"He may have invented a whole new genre: architectural acoustica" - Jeff Apter, (SMH)
"Woody, warm performances, a sublime collection of acoustic flavoured songs that all seem wise beyond their years.” - John Hardaker, (MegaphoneOz)
www.andygordon.com.au
https://youtu.be/dSEfeWCPhww
https://youtu.be/VAM6P_dlGHk
http://andygordon.bandcamp.com
9pm- Ivan Polanco
For fans of: Mary Gauthier, Buddy Miller, Patty Griffin
Purveyor of sparse beardy alternate folk and grand finalist 2013 Australian MusicOz Awards World/Folk Genre, for Andy Gordon it's all about open space, the story, the words, the song, and the living and the making of music. His voice will fill the space and seep into the ears of the listener like the sweet words of a trusted friend. One who understands and repeats your thoughts back in his eloquent style.
"He may have invented a whole new genre: architectural acoustica" - Jeff Apter, (SMH)
"Woody, warm performances, a sublime collection of acoustic flavoured songs that all seem wise beyond their years.” - John Hardaker, (MegaphoneOz)
www.andygordon.com.au
https://youtu.be/dSEfeWCPhww
https://youtu.be/VAM6P_dlGHk
http://andygordon.bandcamp.com
9pm- Ivan Polanco
For fans of: Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars
Ivan Polanco is an independent artist hailing from New York City. With his unique soulful vocals backed by a fiery blend of acoustic guitar rhythms and a full band behind him, he has been catching the attention of audiences within the northeast college & festival scene. Having recently released his third album "Introspection" on iTunes in April 2015, he is excited to share his new music with audiences. Playing within the styles of Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars, there is a pop sensibility coated with a distinct honesty in songwriting and musicality that Ivan brings to the table with his performances.
"Ivan's dedication, drive, and versatility as an artist show through his work. Not only are his songs extremely catchy, they also seem to strike a chord with us listeners" - Punchland (http://www.punchland.com/music/get-introspective-view-coming-local-artist-ivan-polanco-new-album/)
www.ivanpolanco.com
New Album "Introspection":
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/introspection/id1017403273
"I Just Want To Love You" Official Music Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHmyrldnLGE
"Hard Not to Fall" Official Music Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wokc3khOfD8
10pm- The Waysties
Genre: Scotch-soaked Celtish folk-rock
For fans of: The Decemberists, Battlefield Band, Great Big Sea, Flogging Molly
We are what happens when a group of Way Station regulars realize that we allllllll like drinking. And music. And attention. Our music is a mix of traditional folk,
unconventional covers, and irreverence. And drinking. Did we mention the drinking?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an8-GEifees&index=2&list=PLtOEX_
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulUSaTw-Ul8&index=5&list=PLtOEX_
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11pm- Zigadoo Moneyclips
Genre: SexMoneyAntiPop
For fans of: Cake, They Might Be Giants, Sublime, Rage Against The Machine
"'We sing love songs, protest songs, and songs about selfies and the human condition,'says Zak. 'It's kind of like hard-rock meditation music for the trans-generational, trans-dimensional every-man.. with a little bit of ska and hip-hop mixed in for fun.'" – Memphis Magazine
“There is a lot going on here musically: alt-pop anchored by horns and rhythm-first guitar, with echoes of reggae/ska and (maybe it’s just me?) African music; a fiddle excursion that finds common ground between bluegrass and gypsy folk; slinky post-New Wave with random rap vocals.” – The Commercial Appeal
“Should we go ahead and call this festival music? Is festival is a genre? It is now. Zigadoo Moneyclips have a sound that is perfectly matched to a large-scale P.A. outside. Wicked drums and bass with horn punches that tense up and release into breezy choruses, particularly on 'Esmerelda.' Don't miss 'Jig,' in which the drummer does things you can't do.” – The Memphis Flyer
http://www.zigadoomoneyclips.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A5NEySo38w
https://zigadoomoneyclips.bandcamp.com/releases
FRIDAY 9/16
For fans of: The Decemberists, Battlefield Band, Great Big Sea, Flogging Molly
We are what happens when a group of Way Station regulars realize that we allllllll like drinking. And music. And attention. Our music is a mix of traditional folk,
unconventional covers, and irreverence. And drinking. Did we mention the drinking?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an8-GEifees&index=2&list=PLtOEX_
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulUSaTw-Ul8&index=5&list=PLtOEX_
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11pm- Zigadoo Moneyclips
For fans of: Cake, They Might Be Giants, Sublime, Rage Against The Machine
"'We sing love songs, protest songs, and songs about selfies and the human condition,'says Zak. 'It's kind of like hard-rock meditation music for the trans-generational, trans-dimensional every-man.. with a little bit of ska and hip-hop mixed in for fun.'" – Memphis Magazine
“There is a lot going on here musically: alt-pop anchored by horns and rhythm-first guitar, with echoes of reggae/ska and (maybe it’s just me?) African music; a fiddle excursion that finds common ground between bluegrass and gypsy folk; slinky post-New Wave with random rap vocals.” – The Commercial Appeal
“Should we go ahead and call this festival music? Is festival is a genre? It is now. Zigadoo Moneyclips have a sound that is perfectly matched to a large-scale P.A. outside. Wicked drums and bass with horn punches that tense up and release into breezy choruses, particularly on 'Esmerelda.' Don't miss 'Jig,' in which the drummer does things you can't do.” – The Memphis Flyer
http://www.zigadoomoneyclips.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A5NEySo38w
https://zigadoomoneyclips.bandcamp.com/releases
FRIDAY 9/16
8:30pm Doors/9pm Show
Wasabassco's All The Way
Wasabassco brings it all to Fridays at The Way Station. It's the monthly show where we raise the stage and clear the floor to create an atmosphere to party and enjoy a full evening of Wasabassco programming.
Doors at 8:30pm. Shows start at 9pm. With Interstitial Go-Go and goodies. Different MCs and performances for each set.
September 16 features sets hosted by Pearls Daily and Sydni Deveraux with performances by Pearls, Sydni, Nasty Canasta, Dolly Debutante, Qualms Galore, Lux LaCroix and Genie Adagio.
TICKETS:
- $20 General Admission to the night. Standing and limited seating.
- VIP Booth, with guaranteed seating for 5 people. $175 (limited to one booth)
Purchase of booth includes admission for 5 people.
- VIP Table for 2 people, up close and personal, the best seats in the house. $70
Purchase of table includes admission for 2 people.
- Hightop Table for 3 people $90.
Purchase of table includes admission for 3 people.
Doors at 8:30pm. Shows start at 9pm. With Interstitial Go-Go and goodies. Different MCs and performances for each set.
September 16 features sets hosted by Pearls Daily and Sydni Deveraux with performances by Pearls, Sydni, Nasty Canasta, Dolly Debutante, Qualms Galore, Lux LaCroix and Genie Adagio.
TICKETS:
- $20 General Admission to the night. Standing and limited seating.
- VIP Booth, with guaranteed seating for 5 people. $175 (limited to one booth)
Purchase of booth includes admission for 5 people.
- VIP Table for 2 people, up close and personal, the best seats in the house. $70
Purchase of table includes admission for 2 people.
- Hightop Table for 3 people $90.
Purchase of table includes admission for 3 people.
SATURDAY 9/17
8pm- Georgia Weber’s Sleeved Hearts
Genre: Indie Rock fused with Jazz
For fans of: Nora Jones, Kneebody
The Sleeved Hearts trio is double bassist Georgia Weber's newest project as bandleader. It offers a sound that is raw, honest, improvised and contemporary for today's generation, in both its approach and unique aesthetic. An amalgamation of her extensive experience as a jazz double bassist, along with her time as songwriter/vocalist in her pop punk outfit "A Date With Apathy" (2004-2009), the trio achieves an eclectic cohesion of traditional jazz roots, free improvisation, pop-punk and indie rock influences.
www.facebook.com/georgiaweberbass
http://www.georgiaweberbass.com/thesleevedhearts/
https://soundcloud.com/georgiaweberbass/
9pm- Mar Sala
For fans of: Nora Jones, Kneebody
The Sleeved Hearts trio is double bassist Georgia Weber's newest project as bandleader. It offers a sound that is raw, honest, improvised and contemporary for today's generation, in both its approach and unique aesthetic. An amalgamation of her extensive experience as a jazz double bassist, along with her time as songwriter/vocalist in her pop punk outfit "A Date With Apathy" (2004-2009), the trio achieves an eclectic cohesion of traditional jazz roots, free improvisation, pop-punk and indie rock influences.
www.facebook.com/georgiaweberbass
http://www.georgiaweberbass.com/thesleevedhearts/
https://soundcloud.com/georgiaweberbass/
9pm- Mar Sala
Genre: Flamenco-Pop
For fans of: Rosario, Bebe, La Mala Rodriguez
Based in Brooklyn, Marta Hernández, (aka Mar Salá) is an international singer songwriter, a musician from Seville, Spain. With the collaboration of many accomplished musicians from all over the world, she mixes Latin sounds such as Rumba Flamenca, Brazilian rhythms and Spanish Pop, with Swing and Rock. Marta's original compositions are a cross over between the Flamenco air of Seville and the eclectic sounds of New York City.
She has a total of 3 albums in the market: Primavera (2008) Take Me to Bahia (2009) and her third album, Entre 2 Rivers (2014), produced by Alejandro Zuleta, an accomplished composer, musician, singer and producer from Colombia, has the collaboration of LA SHICA in her version of LOS CUATRO MULEROS.
"Mar Salá is pure energy, like a volcano in control." Jose Miguel López. Radio 3.RNE
www.facebook.com/marsalaband1
https://soundcloud.com/mar-sal-band
www.reikiwilliamsburg.com
10pm- Smith & 9th Ward
For fans of: Rosario, Bebe, La Mala Rodriguez
Based in Brooklyn, Marta Hernández, (aka Mar Salá) is an international singer songwriter, a musician from Seville, Spain. With the collaboration of many accomplished musicians from all over the world, she mixes Latin sounds such as Rumba Flamenca, Brazilian rhythms and Spanish Pop, with Swing and Rock. Marta's original compositions are a cross over between the Flamenco air of Seville and the eclectic sounds of New York City.
She has a total of 3 albums in the market: Primavera (2008) Take Me to Bahia (2009) and her third album, Entre 2 Rivers (2014), produced by Alejandro Zuleta, an accomplished composer, musician, singer and producer from Colombia, has the collaboration of LA SHICA in her version of LOS CUATRO MULEROS.
"Mar Salá is pure energy, like a volcano in control." Jose Miguel López. Radio 3.RNE
www.facebook.com/marsalaband1
https://soundcloud.com/mar-sal-band
www.reikiwilliamsburg.com
10pm- Smith & 9th Ward
Genre: New Orleans Blues/Funk/Jazz
For fans of: New Orleans Jazz, Blues, Funk and Brass Band music
SMITH & 9th WARD is a combo in the New Orleans, funky and soulful tradition. We channel the likes of Dr. John, James Booker, Allen Toussaint and Professor Longhair to bring you New Orleans grooves with a Brooklyn attitude. We consist of members of the OUTER BOROUGH BRASS BAND and we love playing funky NOLA tunes, traditional jazz standards and low-down blues. SMITH & 9th WARD: New Orleans grooves with a Brooklyn attitude.
“Leyton-Brown’s physical stance at the keyboard comes closer to Joe Strummer than Dr. John, but she’s got skills that would make Mac Rebenack grin that trademark grin. Allison injected some old school stride into “Don’t Think Twice,” and her vocals on Crescent City classics like “Big Chief” and “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” were right on point. But it’s the little differences she brings that make her a not-so-secret weapon, like the Fender Rhodes sound she brought to the funky Scatassa original “BQEeze,” or the sizzling Clavinet vibe she conjured up toward the end of the second set that was straight out of Billy Preston’s “Outa Space.” Maybe the traditionalists might freak, but it’s a Brooklyn thing! They wouldn’t understand!” – J Hunter “Nippertown”
“After the bass drummer unexpectedly decided to lead a secondline into the bar room, which freaked out most of the people there, they came back in and kicked things up another notch. By this point, those of us who were dancing stopped caring about what the room full of lazy people thought, and we got up and got down in front of the band on a rousing finale.” – a fan
4pm - Moving Pictures: Anniversary movies 1986
This month, we look at movies released in anniversary years. Two words - Ferris Bueller. Yes, we're showing Ferris Bueller's Day Off. We don't need a reason, but I'll give you reasons - it's what we all wished we could do, it's super-quotable, there's no scene that slows down the action, if it were on TV right now, you'd see it, and it's got a mid-credit scene that's actually good! And if you couldn't get enough Tom Cruise in the past week, we showcase him again in Top Gun. Who can resist the need for speed with Goose and the Ice Man?
10pm - Nerdeoke! Hosted by Joe Rude of the Kings of Karaoke!
MONDAY 9/19
8pm- Bitters Class Event
9:30pm- Moondrunk
Genre: Indie Singer/Songwriter
For fans of: The XX, Ben Harper, First Aid Kit
Moondrunk is a New York-based folk duo that jumps from heartbreak to humor before you can finish your whiskey. Andrew Bancroft’s original lyrics and guitar licks are complemented by Ashley Flanagan’s powerful vocals. They will be joined by the talented multi-instrumentalist Yair Evnine on cello. If the mood strikes, you may be privy to an audience-inspired freestyle rap. Either way, you will hear something unique.
Bancroft has been has been featured on MTV’s TRL and in Rolling Stone and TIME.
"Even better, Ashley Perez Flanagan…delivers a sweetly touching 'Another Suitcase in Another Hall.'" –The New York Times (review of Evita)
10:30pm- Ella Gill & Scott Daniel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vFOm3HGgak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7BojEkz57c
TUESDAY 9/20
8pm- Tripeg Lobo
A Dog's Life: Songs about Animals
10pm- Collin Couvillion
For fans of: Beck, Tom Waits, R.L. Burnside, Jack White
After playing in numerous bands and serving as a vocalist/percussionist for the long running off-broadway show De La Guarda, Collin struck out on his own creating his own unique musical gumbo. Collin jumps from deep blues, folk standards, his own songs, and even some 80's one hit wonders. Collin's wrote the score for the film "Objects Attack!" which is currently winning awards and taking names on the independent festival circuit. He can also be seen warbling and making quite a racket in the show Fuerza Bruta currently playing in Union Square.
collcouv.com
fuerzabrutanyc.com
objectsattack.com
11pm- At the Moment
For fans of: Elvis Costello, Neil Finn, Lyle Lovett, Buddy Holly
AT THE MOMENT is the latest band from NYC based songwriter, Daniel Stampfel (The Inevitable Breakups/The Skastafarians). With a sound that is all at once jangly, rocking, lovesick and hopeful, the band features accomplished NYC musicians Dave Van Epp (lead guitar), Emma DeCorsey (backing vocals), Turner Stough (bass), and Matt James (drums). Their debut Monte Carlo EP presents some of the best songs of Stampfel’s career — stripped of the boundaries of genre or expectations, they strongly stand alone, each an endlessly catchy hook wrapped in an expertly played rock song. Look for a new LP in the Summer of 2016
“AT THE MOMENT works a catchy area between the Jayhawks at their most cosmopolitan, the Raspberries at their most melodic and Big Star at their most focused, with a more propulsive, rhythmic drive than any of those bands.” - New York Music Daily
“…winsome songs, each with perfectly crafted hooks and ringing guitars.” - BrooklynRocks
www.atthemomentmusic.com
http://www.atthemomentmusic.com/videos
http://www.atthemomentmusic.com/monte-carlo-ep
WEDNESDAY 9/21
8pm- Richard Bryant
For fans of: Cash, Dylan, Waits, Earle, Hank
The strumming, chugging (harmonica, that is) Mr. Bryant, joined by Jonathan Horn (guitar and vocals), Tuhina O’Connor (vocals) and Joel Darelius (bass and vocals) plans to range freely across the Great Anglo-American Songbook. The set will hi-light a couple of classic Marx Brothers tunes, and sample material from the early Beatles, Roy Orbison, REM, Eagles, Nina Simone, and the Jim Kweskin Jug band (in that order). Climb aboard!
soundcloud.com/#richard-97-2
9pm- Cancion Franklin
Genre: Americana, Country, Blues
For fans of: Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan, Lightning Hopkins
Unsigned, unasked and unapologetic, Cancion is a true DIY singer/songwriter. His songwriting ranges from outlaw country stylings and driving blues/rock raptures, to gorgeously vulnerable, raw, gentle music. He is often accompanied by Alex Whelan, on backup vocals and guitar, blending tight harmonies with a broken down home guitar attack.
Genre: Indie, Folk
For fans of: Bon Iver, Ben Howard, Iron & Wine, Cat Stevens, Sufjan Stevens, Jack Johnson.
Simon Benegas is a promising singer songwriter from Buenos Aires, Argentina. His unique sound combines simple melodies with energetic rhythm which allows the listener to dive
deep into a state of peaceful balance.
“His lyrics and chords reveal the organic simplicity of his roots and promote the sanity of mind and body.” - www.VOMB.com.ar
“Simon Benegas is a young man who takes you and brings you those intimate and warm songs that we are in much need of today.” - www.indiehoy.com
For fans of: First Aid Kit, Angel Olsen, Fleet Foxes, Lykke Li
These girls sing with attention-grabbing smoky blues voices. Classically sensual and burlesque. Their stripped-down, ukulele-dominated accompaniment invokes a misty post-rock dream-scape that offers an almost ironic contrast to the primal humanity of the vocals. Add to that, intensely personal lyrics and you get a band that is very hard to turn away from.
The word hestina is Latin for the genus of butterflies found in southeast Asia. There are fewer things in life more beautiful than a butterfly, a creature whose beauty is exhibited later in its life. Like the colorful, fluttering entity, New Orleans duo Hestina are emerging from the sheltered cocoon and being introduced to the music world by Autumn Tone. Their first single with the label is the stunning “Big Blue”. What sticks out on this delicate, gothic-folk tune are the harmonies of Kimberly Vice and Michelle Ausman, which gracefully move from lush and enchanting at the beginning before swelling into vocals that are earnest and urgent. It is a song about growing up and letting go, a song about saying goodbye.
There are no bells or whistles on this tune – just the simple strums of a mandolin, brush sweeps of a snare drum, an acoustic guitar, and a slight hum of a keyboard – and the simple arrangements only heighten the emotional power of the song.
"This week's Badass Chicks segment goes to New Orleans-based soul-folk duo SIRENS. This is long overdue, but they just did finally put a soundcloud up so I have something to link to. These girls sing with attention-grabbing smokey blues voices. Classically sensual and burlesque. And their stripped-down, ukelele-dominated accompaniment invokes a misty post-rock dream-scape that offers an almost ironic contrast to the primal humanity of the vocals. Add to that intensely personal lyrics and you get a band that is very hard to turn away from. Seriously, check them out." - Michael Kunz
THURSDAY 9/22
8pm- 25th Anniversary Tribute to Nirvana's groundbreaking Album Nevermind
For fans of: Bessie Smith,, Gillian Welch, DeVotchKa
Patricia is a singing cellist (vocellist) who loves many musical styles and uses both traditional and new cello techniques to craft her songs and arrangements. Particular loves are blues, rock, and folk styles, and getting a little weird.
“like drinking awesome through the ears” - Celestial Blue Music
“dark diverse cello rocker” - Lucid Culture
www.PatriciaSantos.com
www.FB.com/cellopatricia
Cancion Franklin
For fans of: Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan, Lightning Hopkins
Unsigned, unasked and unapologetic, Cancion is a true DIY singer/songwriter. His songwriting ranges from outlaw country stylings and driving blues/rock raptures, to gorgeously vulnerable, raw, gentle music. He is often accompanied by Alex Whelan, on backup vocals and guitar, blending tight harmonies with a broken down home guitar attack.
www.cancionsito.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/cancion.franklin
Viva
For fans of: Chryssie Hynde, Jimi Hendrix
Viva plays guitar like a flaming sword, a screaming train, a ringing bell, and a scratching chicken. She sings like if Freddy Mercury had been a woman. She's played everywhere from Bonnaroo to Monterey Jazz Fest, and been featured in Guitar Player Magazine.
“The love child of Little Richard and Joan Jett” - The Aquarian
www.electricviva.com
Trochee Trochee
For Fans of: Drive-By Truckers, Waxahatchee, R.E.M., Old Table, The Mountain Goats
To our best estimation, Trochee Trochee uses cascading, distorted guitar hooks and detailed storytelling to discuss domestic cross-country travel, the efficacy of writing songs about past lovers and drug experiences, and being raised Catholic. We recently released an album called Stress, Unstress. Later this year, we will be releasing a cassette EP called Nightfall which deals expressly with Halloween, and a second full-length called Vigil On, Swan. Both future releases reflect our lead singer’s ongoing and transparent attempt to turn Trochee Trochee into a country band.
trocheetrochee.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/trocheetrochee
twitter.com/trocheetrochee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE4i3kY3n8E
Official music video for “(Don’t Fear) The Hurricane”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5mwskyB-iM
Tattoo Money
For fans of: Cold War Kids, Childish Gambino, Black Keys, TV on the Radio
Tales of relationships set the the soundtrack with catchy guitar riffs and fat drums.
"His setup was simple: a slideshow, featuring images and movie clips that moved in sync and relevance with each track he played, and a light show behind him
His album, The Brain. The Mind. The Heart, features tracks that center on the ups and downs of dating in NYC, making his set immediately relatable. And the best thing about it all? He kept the crowd moving along with him. I imagine nothing is more nerve-wracking than the pressure of impressing a new crowd of music-lovers, but he nailed it!" - popwrapped.com
Tattoomoneymusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/TattooMoneyTv
https://soundcloud.com/tattoomoney/sets/the-brainthe-mind-the-heart
10pm- The Nevermind Orchestra
For fans of: Nirvana, Bonerama, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band
The Nevermind Orchestra is the world’s only Nirvana brass band. We use the raw power of a New Orleans-style brass band to reinterpret the raw power of Nirvana. You won’t just hear power chords and rock beats (though you will), you won’t just hear traditional second line grooves (though you will), and you won’t just hear beautiful brass chorale arrangements (though, guess what, you will!). You will hear Nirvana in a way you’ve never heard before, and we guarantee you it will excite you just as much as Kurt, Dave, and Krist did back in the day.
“There's no shortage of Nirvana cover bands floating around but none are quite like the Nevermind Orchestra. Come as you are, and see what happens when Seattle grunge meets the New Orleans brass-band tradition.” - Derek Schwartz, Time Out New York
“If you have “mosh while someone plays a tuba” on your bucket list, this is the place to be.” - David Colon, Brokelyn
http://www.thenevermindorchestra.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/thenevermindorchestra
http://www.youtube.com/user/NevermindOrchestra
http://www.facebook.com/TheNevermindOrchestra
FRIDAY 9/23
8pm- Wanderson Lemos
Genre: World, Brazilian Contemporary
For fans of: Seu Jorge, Lenine, Djavan, Gilberto Gil
Wanderson Lemos is a gifted singer, songwriter and instrumentalist from Rio de Janeiro, leading the way for a new generation of Brazilian contemporary musicians, and has already been nominated for the Brazilian music award (the most prestigious award in Brazilian music) with his last album released "O Come Come."
www.wandersonlemos.com
9pm- A Valley Son
For fans of: Seu Jorge, Lenine, Djavan, Gilberto Gil
Wanderson Lemos is a gifted singer, songwriter and instrumentalist from Rio de Janeiro, leading the way for a new generation of Brazilian contemporary musicians, and has already been nominated for the Brazilian music award (the most prestigious award in Brazilian music) with his last album released "O Come Come."
www.wandersonlemos.com
9pm- A Valley Son
Genre: Rock
For fans of: Father John Misty and Band of Horses
90s shoegaze rock with a twang.
Raw accordion Louisiana zydeco delivered by a bunch of city slickers! Bayou flavor + East Coast hustle & bustle! THE REAL DEAL - Inspired by the country zydeco sounds of Boozoo Chavis & Geno Delafose. Honkin' accordion classics and peppy party originals are backed by a powerhouse rhythm section that improvises on a dime. As Featured in The Bergen Record & The Jersey Journal - Fresh off the main stage at Hoboken Art & Music Festival and Rutherford Multicultural Festival!
www.ZydecoRevelators.com
SATURDAY 9/24
4pm- Readers of the Lost Arc
8pm- Andi Rae & the Back River Bullies
For fans of: Madonna
Andi Rae Healy is an Indie-country singer songwriter from whom you can expect a high-energy, dance-inducing performance. Her debut album I Guess I Am a Sinner earned rave reviews for its deep melodicism, lush production, and its brutally honest and painfully heartfelt lyrics. Recently released If You Want to Be My Man is a hard-driving, boot-stomping effort (featuring live-in-the-studio performances by her crack band, the Back River Bullies) with hints of 90s rock and classic country.
"As impressive as indie gets...Healy clearly thinks like a mature artist, weaving images together into a thematic continuity that is ever-present yet subtle." - Barney Quick, IndieMusic.com
There is a dare in this music...Yes sir, this is one dangerous woman." - Mike Parker, BuddyHollywood.com
http://www.andirae.com/
https://soundcloud.com/msandirae
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daXUUv2XgVM
10pm Orange Burn
For fans of: The Isley Brothers, Orgone, Parliament-Funkadelic, Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Chic, Tommy Bolin, Snarky Puppy
Orange Burn has a grand vision to make the most interesting funk music the world has ever heard. We play funk music and put jazz influence, prog influence and rock influence into that. We write catchy music that has groove, soul and sophistication. We
’re a five piece and out music feature all of the members talents.
facebook.com/OrangeBurnNYC
Soundcloud.com/OrangeBurn
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZFi5ja-OJYtvVTvgBRONg
SUNDAY 9/25
4pm - Moving Pictures: Anniversary movies 1976
This month, we look at movies released in anniversary years. I have to say, '76 wasn't a fantastic year (shut up, film snobs!) However, I happen to love the two movies we're showing this week. We start with Logan's Run, where if you born before last week's anniversary, you'd be hunted down and killed. Now doesn't that make you feel old? :) Our final movie of this theme is The Omen. Forget 6-6-06, join us for the '76 original. This movie was so good, I watched the sequels and liked them too! Come celebrate "the beginning of the end."
10pm - Nerdeoke! Hosted by Joe Rude of the Kings of Karaoke!
MONDAY 9/26
8pm - Wax-Stories on Vinyl
