The Way Station Events
21+ all the time (it is a bar after all)
All events are a strongly suggested $5 donation unless indicated otherwise.
THURSDAY 5/21
8pm- Carte Blanche
Genre: Jazz and world music
For fans of: Edith Piaf, Buena Vista social Club, Ella Fitzgerald, Pink Martini, Madeleine Peyroux
NYC based 6-piece jazz ensemble Carte Blanche breathes new life into jazz classics from around the world. Effortlessly transitioning from 20's and 30's American Jazz standards to 40's Parisian swing, bossa nova, Cumbia, Russian, Yiddish and Italian selections, the band's dynamic and engaging act is a time capsule filled with vintage international music gems-many of them, rarely heard live. The group also incorporates original compositions, offering a modern twist on the tried and true styles of the 20's, 30's and 40's.
"Perfectly Vintage Jazz ensembleCarte Blanche matches it's jazzy chops with just right silk and sequins." -Time Out New York
"Carte Blanche lays down clean lively 20's and 30's Jazz with frequent foray into international territory. Edith Piaf and Latin American tunes from the same era pop up often on it's setlist."-NY Magazine
website: www.carteblanchejazzband.com
instagram:@carteblancheband
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carteblanchejazzband
9pm- Mar Salá
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 self taught 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.
"Mar Salá is pure energy, like a volcano in control" Jose Miguel López. Radio 3.RNE
www.marsalaband.com
www.facebook.com/marsalaband1
www.reikiwilliamsburg.com
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 all like drinking. And music. And attention. Our music is a mix of traditional folk, unconventional covers, and irreverence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an8-GEifees&index=2&list=PLtOEX_jsUdi9vxNpvDXxuCV6w89VsEPl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulUSaTw-Ul8&index=5&list=PLtOEX_jsUdi9vxNpvDXxuCV6w89VsEPl
11pm- MONECO
Genre: New York Cumbiadelic
For fans of: Chicha Libre, Destellos, Juaneco y su Combo
MONECO is a band with a driving force and a new voice in the New York City music scene. They mix the edgy sound of one of the most musically diverse cities in the world with the traditional psychedelic cumbia sound of South America. When you hear it you will have no doubt as to why MONECO is referred to as “New York Cumbiadelic.”
“Moneco nailed the alternately spiky and spacy licks that make this stuff (Cumbia) so much fun…)
www.moneconyc.com
https://www.reverbnation.com/moneco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjstCyb9W_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KWE6sp-HA8
FRIDAY 5/22
8pm- Arun Ramamurthy Trio
Genre: Carnatic Jazz
For fans of: Ravi Shankar, Shakti, Cross-over Jazz
The Arun Ramamurthy Trio (ART) performs Jazz Carnatica. Rooted in the style of the virtuoso violinist Dr. Mysore Manjunath, Arun brings a fresh approach to the age-old South Indian classical repertoire. The trio’s collaborative sound is driven by the propulsive rhythm section of drummer Sameer Gupta & and bassist Perry Wortman. The Carnatic canon is remixed in this seamless integration of styles as the group expands on the traditional compositions in explosive, improvisational flights of fancy. Arun’s original compositions pay homage to Carnatic rhythmic structures and rich tonalities while expanding the music with a modern jazz backbeat.
“…a beautiful, exotic, ear-opening listening experience.” (All About Jazz)
“…..a captivating and inspirational listening experience, worthy of the highest recommendation for multicultural music collections.” (Midwest Book Review)
“Ramamurthy joins the successful few who have melded jazz and traditional Indian music” (RootsWorld)
www.arunramamurthy.com
https://soundcloud.com/arunnj25/conception
9pm- Christine Sweeney and the Dirty Stayouts
Genre: bluesy indie pop
For fans of: Grace Potter, KT Tunstall
Christine Sweeney deftly handles poppy and playful without sacrificing genuine emotion. Her sultry sweet bluesy pop sound has been compared to Sara Barielles, KT Tunstall, and Norah Jones. Performing live for over a decade solo acoustic, she now has a band behind her and is looking forward to their next recording project. Christine's latest release, "Live at the Bitter End," is a 5 song EP featuring Christine and Dave Ferro (keys in the Stayouts) on her original tunes recorded live at the famous NYC music club.
www.christinesweeney.com
www.Facebook.com/christinesweeneymusicofficial
10pm- Double Down
Genre: Swing/Rock/Pop
For fans of: Frank Sinatra, Brian Setzer, Michael Buble, Chicago
Rat Pack style swing with a high energy, modern edge. Imagine the good old days of popular music with a modern twist! From Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin to classic pop/rock hits from the 80′s and 90′s and today, Double Down swings the hell out of everything. Take a look and discover New York City’s best kept secret that is poised to take over!
"This band has a tight sound and keeps the audience on their feet. I booked them for a dance event, and not only did the guests talk about them for weeks afterwards, they requested that we hire them for nearly every upcoming event." - Stacee Mandeville, featured dancer of Mad Hot Ballroom
"Double Down performs with an infectious energy, you can't help but tap your feet. We booked them for several gigs, and they never fail to make our events a smashing success." - Tommy Sunshine, NY impessario
www.doubledownmusic.com
SATURDAY 5/23
8pm- Blackwater Mojo
Genre: Stomp Rock/Hill Country Blues
For fans of: RL Burnside, Son House, Mississippi Fred McDowell, the White Stripes, Bukka White, the Black Keys
Blackwater Mojo is a bare bones blues-rock duo from the heart of the Appalachian hill country. Well known for high energy performances, driving rhythms, and distinct sonic, this duo has no trouble filling the room in a way one would expect from a band twice their size. Not to be confused with preservationists, their unapologetic approach to American roots music makes them sound at once vintage and modern.
“The sultry voice of Erin Young, paired with the soulful resonator guitar skills of Seth Young, makes for an unforgettable sound. The dynamic husband/wife duo hail from Elkins, but have traveled all over, from the Appalachian mountains to southeast Asia and eastern Europe....Blackwater Mojo plays the kind of music that makes you want to get up and dance. The band describe their style as “rock de-evolved” and compare their sound to bands like The White Stripes and The Black Keys. While the Stripes and the Keys have predominantly male vocals, Blackwater Mojo leaves the vocal work to Erin, giving them a unique spin on blues rock. Their sound is certainly raw and edgy, with lyrics to match — “I’ve never seen the devil, but I’m pretty sure he’s seen me.” – Wendy Holdren, Beckley Register-Herald
www.blackwatermojo.com
facebook.com/blackwatermojo
9pm- Ben Clark and the Long Shadows
Genre: Acoustic, rock, folk, jazz, blues
For fans of: Dave Matthews Band, Punch Brothers, Jeff Buckley, Ra Ra Riot, Martin Sexton
Ben Clark hails from Floyds Knobs, Indiana and leads the Long Shadows, a set of freelance musicians collaborating in his compositions. January 10th the lineup is Ben Clark on guitar/vocal, Nick Rapley on drums, Kristine Kruta on cello, Justin Smith on violin, Kate Steinberg featured vocal, Justin Goldner on bass.
twitter @BLCOfficial
soundcloud.com/blcofficial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNSGUW2NZ1g&feature=youtube_gdata_player
10pm- A Birthday Homage to Bob Dylan
With The Zimmymen and The Wimmymen Performing
Blonde on Blonde
The Way Station continues its Tribute Series with A Birthday Homage to Bob Dylan on May 23, 2015 from 10PM to midnight. To honor Mr. Dylan’s birthday, and for your listening pleasure, we proudly present The Zimmymen and The Wimmymen, a merry band of latter-day Dylanologists, allied with (Brooklyn’s own) The Hollows, who will perform the album Blonde on Blonde in its entirety, track by track. This show will mark the 17th year that the Zimmy’s have put their unique spin on the work of Dylan, and the third consecutive year at The Way Station.
Blonde on Blonde was released in May of 1966, with many critics considering it the high water mark of Dylan’s fierce genius - the culmination of a creative frenzy that gathered speed with 1965’s Bringing It All Back Home, followed by Highway 61 Revisited, and climaxing with the third of his electric trilogy, Blonde on Blonde. Quieter albums followed – John Wesley Harding and Nashville Skyline. Dylan never really got back to “that thin wild mercury sound” he achieved with a synod of Nashville session players in the winter and early spring of 1966. No doubt The Zimmymen and The Wimmymen will stoke the flames of that mid-60s wildfire, and you’ll find out “what salvation must be like after a while.”
The Way Station Tribute Series has included The Zimmymen and the Wimmymen performing Dylan's 1975 release Blood on The Tracks as well as 1965’s Bringing It All Back Home; a Lou Reed Birthday Tribute that included seven bands reimagining the music of New York’s own proto-punk proselytizer; the warmly received tribute to The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo, with five bands reinterpreting this seminal 1968 release in sequential order; and our Tom Waits Night, which included James Godwin’s Tom Waits puppet as master of ceremonies, three outstanding young singer songwriters with their personal takes on his words and music, and Big in Japan’s rousing two-hour paean to America’s most fearless keeper of the avant-garde. And we can’t wait for our chance to honor 50 years of music from The Grateful Dead on August 19, 2015.
SUNDAY 5/24
4pm- Moving Pictures: Hand-picked entertainment on the big screen each Sunday evening at the Way Station.
Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy
It’s the day before Towel Day, and we’re playing Douglas Adams’ masterpiece. Don’t forget your towel - it’ll help you out in any situation.
9pm- Nerd Karaoke
DJ JOE RUDE and The KINGS of KARAOKE present a Nerds Night to RAWK OUT at the BAR with the TARDIS!!! Come sing They Might Be Giants, Tom Lehrer, Jonathan Coulton, and MORE! No cover, awesome cocktails and fine beers on tap--its the best party Sunday can buy!
http://thekingsofkaraoke.com/
MONDAY 5/25- Memorial Day
TOWEL DAY
6:30pm- Cartoons
7pm- Monday Movie Madness- The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
9pm- Board Game Night
Bring your favorite game or mine our collection. Dot is slinging drinks all night long, $4 drafts. Best price in town!
TUESDAY 5/26
7:45pm- Art Talks Brooklyn
An informal speaker series highlighting the importance of Brooklyn art initiatives and how they positively impact our community. Monthly, we invite three speakers, each allotted 15 minutes, to talk about their organization's history, mission and creative public programming.
A great opportunity to get involved in your community and network!
Speakers
Shelley Carter, independent creative producer, arts administrator, and theatremaker
She currently works with CATCH, Daniel Fish, Taylor Mac, and GRANDMA. In the past year, she has produced with The Civilians, 600 HIGHWAYMEN, and Andrew Schneider. She has worked from large scale (Avery Fisher Hall and The Metropolitan Museum of Art) to small (The Silent Barn in Bushwick). In 2013 and 2014, she was part of the PRELUDE festival team. She is currently curatorially collaborating with Peter Mils Weiss and Eric Shethar on the New Skin for the Old Ceremony performance series at Cloud City in Williamsburg.
-Photographer credit: Thomas Dunn
The Village at Gureje and Art Cafe + bar, Enid Braun, art instructor
The Village @ Gureje is an arts center and creative community that brings together artists, teachers, and leaders from Brooklyn and beyond. We encourage and support artistic talents and the spirit of entrepreneurs.
https://artcafebrooklyn.wordpress.com/
The Five Boro Story Project, Bridget Bartolini
The Five Boro Story Project, run by artist Bridget Bartolini, produces community events to showcase stories and art inspired by the neighborhoods of New York City. These participatory events connect New Yorkers to our neighborhoods and our neighbors through stories, song, poetry, dance, film, and discussion about the places where we live. The Five Boro Story Project aims to strengthen community connections, preserve local history, challenge negative perceptions of the outer boroughs, and celebrate the diverse neighborhoods of NYC.
http://www.fiveborostoryproject.org/
9pm- The Tumble
For fans of: Mandolin Orange, Gillian Welch, The Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe
The Tumble is a roll around with the high and lonesome wail or the groove of a blues. We dig what is old. We make the new songs sound like we turned them up from the red dirt ground or the attic. This band strikes fine chords in the midst of clattering songs and pulls out sweetness from the minor keys.
thetumbleband.com
10pm- Nellen Dryden & the Visitors
Genre: Alternative Country/Americana
For fans of: Neko Case, Lucinda Williams, Buddy Miller
Roots-Americana-electric, Alt-Country. Full voiced and dreamlike. Playing songs from debut EP "Final Say' and them some. Brooklyn based.
www.nellendryden.com
nellendryden.bandcamp.com
11pm- Seafarers Unite
Genre: Modern folk
For fans of: Fleet Foxes, The Lumineers, Bob Dylan
Seafarers Unite is a collection of amateur and professional musicians based in NYC, but hailing from far and wide. They perform a brand of modern folk, weaving tales of city life old and new, and with nautical themes a-plenty. In another life, all would surely have been captains, boatswains or longshoremen.
www.seafarersunite.com
WEDNESDAY 5/27
8pm- Alan Getto
Genre: Folk/Rock
For fans of: The Tallest Man on Earth, The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, Dr. Dog, Deer Tick, The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fahey, Tom Waits, The Mountain Goats, Nick Drake, Ryan Adams, Jeff Buckley
A lot of diverse influences and favorite artists, but it all condenses in to a Martin guitar and a voice, with something personal carried over. It's folk because it's an acoustic guitar, but it's rock because it's got balls.
"Alan has played many times at The Wheelhouse and always puts on a great show. He's an extremely talented singer/songwriter and will do well in the Brooklyn folk scene." - Derek Sheiring, The Wheelhouse
alangetto.com
9pm- Ball of Flame Shoot Fire
Genre: experimental rock
For fans of: Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson, Steely Dan, and Neil Young
Ball of Flame Shoot Fire began as a teenage rock band in the suburbs of Pittsburgh before gradually morphing into an experimental ensemble that mixes jazz, rock, country, folk, and more. Since their formation, they have had the opportunity to share the stage with acts like Grizzly Bear, Yeasayer, Man Man, Mates of State, and Here We Go Magic. In 2010, the L Magazine named them one of the "Top 8 Bands to Watch" in New York City. Their newest album, 'Tis Only Wine, moves fluidly between synth-drenched new wave, psychedelic baroque pop, and avant-garde collages, all while maintaining their signature attention to songwriting and distinctive arrangements.
"Ball of Flame Shoot Fire insert themselves in a bizarre, originality-driven musical tradition with a poppy approach to songwriting, filtering the results with chaotic Captain Beefheart-ish influences. The outcome is charmingly soulful, slightly crooked, and entertainingly unpredictable orchestral pop." - The Deli
"Ball of Flame Shoot Fire is worth checking out." - Magnet
ballofflameshootfire@bandcamp.com
10pm- Ol' Savannah
Genre: Folk/Roots/Americana
For fans of: Woody Guthrie, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits
Ol’ Savannah is a Montreal Top 5 “Best Country/Folk Bands” as voted by CultMTL readers’ poll, 2013 & 2014. Led by songwriting duo, Speedy Johnson and Bartleby J. Budde, the 5-piece band plumbs the depths of old time mountain music and Americana roots music. Punk and metal fans also like Ol’ Savannah, strange as it may seem. That is to say, this ain’t your ordinary singer/songwriter stuff. Regardless of what you call it, Ol’ Savannah just tries to sing the truth!
“The right blend of folk and Americana!”
“[Ol’ Savannah] are a breath of fresh air with their slightly off kilter take on hillbilly music that blends so much more without ever losing sight of those roots.”
www.olsavannah.com
www.youtube.com/olsavannahTV
www.olsavannah.bandcamp.com
11pm- Doolittle Family
Genre: Folk
For fans of: Everly Brothers, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane
Sixties pop vibes with a modern psych-folk flavor, featuring tight vocal
harmony.
https://soundcloud.com/doolittle-family/sets/doolittle-family-demo-tracks/s-wa0XL
THURSDAY 5/28
8pm- Kenny Young and the Eggplants
Genre: Intergalactic folk-and-roll
For fans of: Fountains of Wayne, They Might Be Giants, Warren Zevon, The Kinks, Robyn Hitchcock, the Ramones, the Flaming Lips, Devo, the B-52s, Jonathan Richman, Violent Femmes, Ian Dury, Nick Lowe, and Life in a Blender.
Brooklyn’s inimitable Kenny Young and the Eggplants play intergalactic folk-and-roll songs about giant squirrels, scary bits of cheese, aliens, time travel, inebriated crime-solving birds, and malevolent washing machines, among other important topics. Their spaceship has frequently landed in the UK, where they won a prestigious Herald Angel Award for their performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, and where one of their live radio sessions was selected for a Best of the BBC Archives series. In NYC, the Eggplants received an Honorable Mention from Pop Matters for their performance at the CMJ Festival, and they were recognized with a Special Mention in a BMI songwriting competition for their monsterpiece, "The House at Creepy Lake." The most improbable honor for the band so far occurred in the pages of Time Magazine, where the author Alexander McCall Smith included the Eggplants in his "Short List" of favorite artistic discoveries. The Eggplants have recorded five albums, which have been played profusely on local station WFMU, and which have careened onto the Top 30 charts at various other college radio stations across North America.
"The Eggplants mix brainy, funny lyrics with a fine sense of what makes pop music wonderful." -- Dr. Demento
"Gentle insanity with irresistible tunes" -- The Herald
“The naivete Kenny wears on his sleeve is genuine - think of an East Village Brian Wilson, without the money but still tilted in his own wacked-out way.” -- Village Voice
“Giving eloquent voice to the multifaceted neuroses of prolonged adolescence” -- The New York Times
www.kennyyoungandtheeggplants.com
Video game – “Attack of the Maniac Librarian” – based on an Eggplants song: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/3149066/
http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/music/they-are-immature-perhaps-but-kenny-and-the-eggplants-are-having-far-too-much-fun-to.25053283
9pm- David Bryan and Friends
Genre: Folk, Bluegrass
For fans of: Grateful Dead, Old Crow Medicine Show
Performing soulful and creative versions of Grateful Dead tunes, David Bryan and Friends combine elements of bluegrass, folk, country, gospel, and jazz. Top-notch vocals, unique arrangements, and just enough room to stretch out without being overly self-indulgent make this eclectic ensemble a fun group to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihmAFOEHzJ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2-36glELew
10pm- The Jacks
Genre: Folk, Rock, Americana
For Fans of: Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles
A Brooklyn-based americana, folk rock duo that feature original songs, and
angelic vocal harmonies.
https://www.facebook.com/Jacksofkingscounty
http://m.reverbnation.com/artist/thejacksofkingscounty
11pm- Sean Kershaw
Genre: Rockabilly, jump blues, honkytonk
For fans of: Hasil Adkins, CCR, Southern Culture on the Skids, Link Wray, White Stripes, Homer Henderson
From growling gutteral Link Wray-style rock'n'roll to sweet country ballads, Sean Kershaw handles it all with a telecaster and a Kick drum made from an old suitcase. This is dancin' around the room, cryin' in your beer, shootin' tin cans off the fence kinda music. Guaranteed to please deep down in your soul and a few other parts as well.
"Baritone country crooner Sean Kershaw‘s new album The Aussie Sessions is arguably his best – and he’s been writing good songs for a long time. His first New York band, the Blind Pharaohs, hung out on the shadowy side of rockabilly. Since then, Kershaw has gone in more of a classic honkytonk and western swing direction with his band the New Jack Ramblers. This one goes deep into the noir, from Texas to Tennessee – except that it was recorded in that hotbed of edgy music, Melbourne, Australia." (Lucid Culture Dec 2013)
www.seankershaw.com
FRIDAY 5/29
8pm- Small Talk
Genre: Folk/Bluegrass/Country
Small Talk is a Brooklyn-based bluegrass, folk, indie-rock five piece. Stomping, clapping, and yodeling all the way home.
". . . seamless four-part harmonies, this is a tight-knit band and they have a ridiculous amount of chemistry. . . their on-stage presence was magical."
http://adobeandteardrops.blogspot.com/2015/03/small-talk-small-talk.html
https://smalltalkbk.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/smalltalkbk/timeline
9pm- Jonny Meyers & the Trio
Genre: Cosmic American Music
For fans of: Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Booker T & the MGs
Jonny Meyers & the Trio play Cosmic American Music that is New York City borough centric. Meyers, a Forest Hills/Queens native, draws from the songwriter predecessors from his old neighborhood like Paul Simon, Burt Bacharach and The Ramones. Their debut album "Somewhere You've Been," dropped in October 2014. According to fellow musician Wayne Myers, "Jonny's songs have nothing to hide, and as a listener, you always feel like a welcome and invited guest."
www.jonnymeyersmusic.com
10pm- Joe Benjamin & a Mighty Handful
Genre: Rock/Pop/Jazz
For fans of: Banda Magda, Queen, Jamie Cullum, Jessica Hernandez, Frank Sinatra
"Joe Benjamin & A Mighty Handful" is a collective of 11 musicians from New York City. With the help of the arranger Martin Seiler, this bands' vision is to give Swing Music a new and more 'a la mode' meaning. Influenced by and built on the musical styles of Freddie Mercury, Frank Sinatra and Roger Cicero, Joe Benjamin brings contemporary music styles and themes of modern life together in an entertaining live show. Joe Benjamin & A Mighty Handful - America's New Swing!
www.joe-benjamin.com
www.soundcloud.com/joe-benjamin/the-exterminator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu1o5PkAtc
SATURDAY 5/30
4pm- Readers of the Lost Ark
Readers of the Lost Ark is a sci-fi (and some fantasy) book club moderated by Heather Strickland that meets on the last Saturday of every month at 4pm at The Way Station.
This month's book: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/540489066090307/
8pm- Duckspeak
Genre: Indie Rock
For fans of: Built to Spill, The Mountain Goats
Duckspeak is a four-piece indie rock band from New York City. Combining folk, pop, and 90's rock influences, Duckspeak juxtapose upbeat music with reflective lyrics about memory. You'll dance and think about how you can never escape your past. It'll be a good time, ultimately.
"Whilst there is a wistful whimsical air to Duckspeak, there is equally some solid granite that attracts the ears. The morose, reflective timbres are imbued with
luxurious layers of instrumentation as electric powered kit meets with
acoustic sound generators to provide the audience with folds of cotton
in which to enjoy the compositions." ~ Emerging Indie Bands
https://duckspeak.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woMGGubsuzk
9pm- Gretchen & The Pickpockets
Genre: Alt. Rock
For fans of: Lake Street Dive, Amy Winehouse, Fleetwood Mac
Hailing from Durham, New Hampshire, Gretchen & the Pickpockets is a band whose unique blend of rock, jazz, and soul - coupled with an insatiable appetite for playing shows in New England and elsewhere - has gotten them a great deal of attention in a short amount of time.
“...I came across a band that has to be one of the most unique musical groups I’ve heard in years; and that is no exaggeration.” — Danielle Cooper, TBubble
“I loved Gretchen and the Pickpockets debut EP, “Stop,” which was released in 2013. Loved it. I’m so happy they didn’t stop there. Why? Because I LOVE their debut self-titled full-length. This is one of the most promising young bands on the Seacoast, and (I seem to say this a lot – which is testament to the quality that exists here … ) one of the most promising young bands in existence today. Anywhere. Big on rock, big on soul, big on fun. Those are the keys to an excellent band, and an excellent record.” — Christopher Hislop, Seacoast Online
www.gretchenandthepickpockets.com
https://soundcloud.com/gretchenandthepickpockets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huZJlSEEplw
10pm- The Blue Dahlia
Genre: World (Reggae, tango, ska, klezmer, and dub French and in English)
For fans of: Alpha Blondy meets Edith Piaf, Gotan Project, Goran Brehovic, Billie Holiday, Kana, Tiken Jah Fakoly, the Clash, Regina Spektor, Samiah Farah, Portishead
Brooklyn girl Dahlia Dumont, with a past in Senegal and France, brings her Francophone influences to her music, performing original reggae, ska and tango jams in French and in English. She also performs some old-time standards of the French "chanson," mixing them with grooving reggae rhythms and dub deflections. Singing and playing ukulele, Dahlia is accompanied by George Saenz from South Texas on button accordion and trombone, Yoshiki Yamada from Japan on bass, Chris Hansen from California on drums, and Diego Cebollero from Argentina on guitar. Collectively they are called The Blue Dahlia.
Main: www.dahliadumont.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Blue-Dahlia/136078126469513
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dahliadumont
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/dahliadumont
Indiegogo campaign to make first album!!!: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/from-nurse-to-musician-dahlia-dumont-s-first-album
SUNDAY 5/31
4pm- Moving Pictures: Hand-picked entertainment on the big screen each Sunday evening at the Way Station.
Dark Side of the Rainbow
In 1939, there was The Wizard of Oz. In 1973, there was Dark Side of the Moon. In the mid-90’s, someone decided to put them together. Today, we’ll replay it for you.
Special! Marc Abbott Presents
After the movie, we’ll be showing some film shorts of Way Station’s own Marc Abbott. We’ve got horror, we’ve got comedy, and it’s sure to be a good time!
9pm- Nerd Karaoke
DJ JOE RUDE and The KINGS of KARAOKE present a Nerds Night to RAWK OUT at the BAR with the TARDIS!!! Come sing They Might Be Giants, Tom Lehrer, Jonathan Coulton, and MORE! No cover, awesome cocktails and fine beers on tap--its the best party Sunday can buy!
http://thekingsofkaraoke.com/
MONDAY 6/1
Ambassador and Space Friend happy hour. Wear your pin for happy hr all night long.
6:30pm- Cartoons
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