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.
FRIDAY 6/19
8pm- doors
9pm and 10:30pm- Wasabassco
Wasabassco brings it all to Fridays at The Way Station.
We're proud to present ALL THE WAY, a monthly Friday night series of evening-long Wasabassco programming. Limited engagement: March-June 2015
Good news for all our Way Station friends and Ambassadors - those unable to make our monthly Thursday night shows, those who can't stay out late on a school night, and those who love our Thursdays but just want more.
ALL THE WAY where we raise the stage and clear the floor to create an atmosphere to party. Pick your show or stay all night for one admission price.
A full evening of programming starting with doors at 8pm.
Shows at 9pm and 10:30pm. Plus Interstitial Go-Go and goodies.
June 19 features sets hosted by Legs Malone and Nasty Canasta and performances by Legs, Nasty, Evelyn Vinyl, Lily Faye, Penny Wren, Go Go by Penny & Mari Ko, and our featured performer Stella Chuu.
- $20 General Admission to the night. Standing and limited seating.
-VIP table for two. Two seats up close and personal. The best seats in the house. Includes 2 premium drink tickets. $100 (limited to one table)
- VIP booth, with guaranteed seating for 5. Includes one premium drink ticket per person. $200 (limited to two booths)
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1434313
http://www.wasabassco.com/
SATURDAY 6/20
8pm- Dave Hassell Trio
Natural, organic and raw sound of emotion. Pure in spirit, and void of judgement.
loozthehoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKXfCVVO7s8
9pm- Allie Carroll and the Heroes
Genre: Pop Rock
For fans of: Paramore, Sara Bareilles, Christina Perri
Allie Carroll & the Heroes is a collection of the coolest music nerds from Northeast Philly. Together, each member brings their own unique spin to a group of original tunes. With guitar solos that will melt your face, and melodies that will melt your heart, I guarantee they will be your heroes in no time.
“Lyrically, she is introspective and imaginative.” “She not only understands the connections between genres, she understands the connections between the listener and the artist.”
alliecarrollmusic.com
facebook.com/alliecarrollmusic
10pm- Dawn Drake & ZapOte
Genre: Afro-Latin Funk
For fans of: Antibalas, Budos Band, ESG, Jamiroquoi, Chico Mann, Cumbiagra, English Beat, Police
Taking its name from a luscious fruit in Cuba known as "ZapOte", this band is an original Funk Latin Afro-Beat band lead by Dawn Drake, bassist/conguera/singer/songwriter and composer, who manages to wear several hats while setting the scene with her own brand of cool. Her original music takes the listener and dancer into a zone where House, Funk, Afro-beat, Samba, Afro-Cuban rhythms and Jazz are right at home. Poetic lyrics spread messages of universal consciousness, delivered with heartfelt vocals, and are joined with the irresistible grooves of Latin percussion, funky bass, swinging horn lines and improvisation.
BAM CAFE LIVE –Darrell McNeill
"Dawn Drake and her band ZapOte are at the beginnings of a fascinating journey to enthusiastically bridge chasms of cultural and gender disconnect that plagues so much of pop music's body politic. To hear them is to imagine early period jam sessions between Laura Nyro and Carole King with Sly Stone and Sergio Mendes sitting in. Theirs is a playfully intense dynamic that needs to be seen more."
-Darrell McNeill, Black Rock Coalition Director of Operations & CURATOR of BAM Café LIVE, Brooklyn Academy of Music GO MAGAZINE –Jenny Lazar
"Dawn contributes heavy Afro-Caribbean licks on congas, bongós and Brazilian caixa as a partial list...and it's no amateur hour..."
Dawn Drake –Meewsic Records
"Cuban, African & South American styles mesh together into delicious jazz/pop fusion; a wonderful backdrop for Dawn's sassy vocals. She also arranged the horns (excellent job), played bass and did all the percussion; a truly multi-talented performer!" Brian Fox, Meewsic Records
Jules Bistro Presents Dawn Drake –Jules Bistro
"This saucy debut by soul sistah Dawn Drake is an incredible gift to the world of world music! She skillfully weaves together her bold poetic lyrics, melodic vocals, and a fusion of danceable rhythms performed by herself and a very talented band of musicianados.
You'll love the horns, the deep bass, the compelling percussion..."
Luis Da Silva, Jules Bistro, NYC Third Street Music Concert Series Presents Dawn Drake & ZapOte Salsa -
"[They] were the hit of the season!" Beth Flusser, Talent Booker for Music in Abe Lebewohl Park.
http://www.dawndrake.com
http://www.youtube.com/thedawndrake
http://www.facebook.com/thedawndrake
SUNDAY 6/21
4pm- Moving Pictures: Hand-picked entertainment on the big screen each Sunday evening at the Way Station.
Gattaca
What if you could have the genetically perfect baby - no defects, no diseases, no problems? Now what if you had to do this for your child to have a chance at the good things in life?
6:30pm- Nerd Cabaret: Superheroes VS Supervillains
Put on your secret identity and assemble your sidekicks and henchmen! The Way Station is calling on you to come and toast your favorite Superheroes and Supervillains the best way we know how. In song!
Ashley Boehm is joined by Joy M Seldin, Rachel James, Rebecca Marcus-Monks, Alyssa Borg, and Cecelia Gray.
$5 suggested donation.
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 6/22
6:30pm- Cartoons
7pm- Monday Movie Madness- Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
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 6/23
8pm- Rashmi
Genre: Singer-songwriter
For fans of: Natalie Merchant, Patty Griffin, Kate Bush
Poetic, witty lyrics, and catchy melodies reflecting her Texas upbringing, Indian roots and global appeal. Her melodic country rock sound is unique, with her varied & diverse influences, and sound great acoustic or with a band. With a strong and graceful presence on stage, she connects effortlessly with the audience and ensures an evening of great music for a true music lover. She is excited to be releasing a new CD of all original songs later this summer called, PUZZLE.
"Her voice carries in that effortless way that fans of Sade, Mary Black, and the more recent Kate Bush would really enjoy" Parrish Highley, Music Producer, Los Angles Music
"Rashmi’s clear, expressive vocals deliver her heartfelt message from start to finish through each excellent original composition. Her skillful crafting of lyrics and melodies give us some real insight into this artist’s unique vision" STUDIO Magazine Journal of Folk & International Music
www.rashmisingh.com
facebook.com/everythingrashmi
www.youtube.com/everythingrashmi
9pm- Seth Adam
Not one to rely on trends of popular music, this self-described “scrapper” takes a page out of the Lucinda Williams instruction book by performing frequently and writing deeply personal, heartfelt rock & roll songs. He has shared the stage with Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, Grammy-winning Robert Cray, Tonic, Vertical Horizon, Carbon Leaf, The Alternate Routes, Will Hoge, Gary Louris (The Jayhawks), Ken and Drew from Sister Hazel, Grammy-nominated YARN, and Mayer Hawthorne, has had a song licensed to Volkswagen, and was described by entertainment columnist Roger Friedman as “the hardest-working best live act in indie rock.”
Finalist – Best Country/Americana category – 3rd Annual CT Music Awards (2014)
http://www.SethAdam.com
http://www.YouTube.com/sethadammusic
10pm- Tim Haufe
Genre: Indie/Folk/Acoustic
For fans of: Elliott Smith, Jeff Buckley, Daniel Rossen, Cat Stevens, Stevie Wonder
Tim Haufe is a songwriter and musician who grew up in Poughkeepsie, NY. His music is volatile, desperate, beautiful, dynamic, and full of hope. His fifth self-produced album, The End of the Year (November 2012), has received critical acclaim. Although Haufe typically performs as a solo act, the Tim Haufe Trio presents his music in an expanded and exciting form, recalling the full band arrangements present throughout his studio work. Haufe currently lives in New York, where he is striving to establish for his music the grand reputation that it deserves.
“Tim has all the qualities one looks for in a live performance: He is in tune with the elasticity of the crowd. I could feel myself being drawn closer and closer to the music as the song went on.” -Daniel Dissinger, InStereoPress
www.timhaufe.com
timhaufe.bandcamp.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krV3SpkYi4o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3qfi82iBb0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_mdnPKn6q8
11pm- Hurrah! A Bolt of Light
Genre: Indie Rock
For fans of: The Pixies, Dr Dog, and The New Pornographers
High energy rock and roll you can dance to. Anthemic choruses you can shout along to after hearing for the first time. Good luck standing still during the show.
“Encompassing pop-like electronics, standard rock instrumentals, and haunting indie vocals; when used in combination with the band’s shockingly powerful lyrics, a sound is created that is innovative, emotionally provocative, and enthusiastic. Hurrah! A Bolt Of Light is a vivacious and surprisingly innovative addition to indie-rock.” WSBU fm
www.hurrahaboltoflight.com
WEDNESDAY 6/24
8pm- Jeri Silverman
Genre: acoustic folk/singer-songwriter
For fans of: Fleetwood Mac, Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor
New York City based singer-songwriter Jeri Silverman plays acoustic folk that is contemplative, powerful and edgy. Originally from South Africa, her songs celebrate the rawness of melody and poetics of intimacy. She can be seen at an ever-growing slate of venues across the city and heard anytime on iTunes and Spotify.
www.jerisilvermanmusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/jerisilvermanmusic
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/leaflike-ep/id868537042
9pm- Cameron Orr
Genre: electro-classical indie film
For fans of: Andrew Bird, Sigur Ross, Radiohead, Phillip Glass, Steve Reich
Cameron Orr is a looping artist living in Brooklyn, NY who incorporates his classical and jazz training with electronic elements to create violin- and synth-driven orchestral, cinematic compositions.
cameronorrmusic.com
facebook.com/cameronorrmusic
10pm- Kosi
Genre: jazz
For fans of: Nina Simone, Abbey Lincoln, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Tracy Chapman
She's got piercing eyes and a voice that's larger than her body. But, small as she is, she won't fit in a box. She switches styles more quickly than you can follow. First she's jazz, then she's blues, then she's rock, but always powerful. You definitely want to hear this girl sing... if you can handle it.
"Her music is authentic, from the heart, and her voice is blissful to listen to. She is fulfilling the early promise she showed. She has the range and tone of an angel yet the throatiness and devilment of a banshee." -- Sammy Stein [http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/08/28/kosi-pictures-of-us-2014/]
"Can a person be bold and polite? Can their music supersede what traditional blues emanate, and go deeper, with universal appeal? Yeah…Kosi can." -- Pete Carma [http://streetcredmusic.blogspot.com/2014/07/pictures-of-usthe-follow-up-cd-by-kosi.html]
"From jazz to blues to neo-soul: it’s all there, pre-tapped and ready to be heard, but with such freshness of vision that it could be from no other singer. This is Kosi’s strength, a raw yet elegant presentation that explodes with originality…" -- Tyron Grillo [http://ecmreviews.com/2014/04/14/kosi/]
http://kosi-sings.com
11pm- Shannon Pelcher
Genre: Folky Jazz
For fans of: Brandi Carlile, M. Ward, Nora Jones.
With nods to Tin Pan Alley, 1960s folk and experimental acoustic, Shannon Pelcher has one foot dipped in the jazz world and the other planted in singer/songwriter storytelling traditions. Her dreamlike lyrics and lilting vocals are backed by elegantly deft guitar playing, and her sound is both vintage and contemporary, influenced as much by John Coltrane as it is by PJ Harvey.
“She’s very eclectic, has a great sense of melody and sings in an unaffectedly clear, nuanced soprano.” http://newyorkmusicdaily.wordpress.com/2014/06/24/shannonjessi/
http://shannonpelcher.com/
THURSDAY 6/25
8pm- Zuni Mountain Boys
The Zuni Mountain Boys are an Americana duo based out of Brooklyn, NY. Connor McGinnis and Matt Campbell formed the group in early 2014. They recorded their first EP in East Nashville in late May 2014 over two days, and released it via bandcamp in August 2014. The five song EP consists predominantly of two acoustic guitars, and two part harmonies with Connor singing the leads, and Matt accompanying. Dobro and piano are the only other accents on the recording, leaving the sound spare, with little more than is necessary to deliver the song. The lyrics hesitate to dip into the abstract, and instead paint the sound with ordinary images that allow the listener to arrive at something larger on their own.
https://thezunimountainboys.bandcamp.com/
9pm- Caroline Reese & the Drifting Fifth
Genre: Americana, alt-folk-rock
For fans of: Brandi Carlile, Fleetwood Mac, Kathleen Edwards
Caroline Reese & the Drifting Fifth is an Americana band based out of Reading, PA. Reese's acoustic guitar, strong songwriting, and country-leaning lead vocals combined with electric guitarist Mark Watter's indie-rock hooks makes for a fresh take on their familiar genre. Since forming the band in 2013, CRD5 has toured extensively around the east coast, including an appearance on Nashville's Music City Roots show. Reese and her band have released three original albums to date and opened for a variety of notable songwriters such as Ben Folds, Chris Stapleton (Grammy-nominated SteelDrivers), and Riders in the Sky. Reese's song "Pennsylvania, Again" has been featured in American Songwriter, and the band was a top five finalist in PHL Live's competition to name the best country/folk band in Philadelphia. They are also Y102's local artist of the year.
"As a country-folk-rock group, Caroline and her boys cover a lot of genre turf without missing a beat. CR+D5...blends the crystalline grit of Caroline’s voice with some powerhouse electric guitar, giving us a sort of feminine rock that we haven’t heard much of since Stevie Nicks." -Emmy Fortunato, Verge Magazine
"With it's heartfelt display of edgy folk and Americana, "The Electric Year" clearly illustrates why Caroline Reese & the Drifting Fifth are garnering attention..." -Jim Price, Pennsylvania Musician Magazine
www.carolinereesemusic.com
10pm- Cropdust
Genre: Old-Time
For fans of: Old Crow Medicine Show, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Doc Watson
Cropdust is a lively five-piece string band who play original roots music inhabited by the spirits of old-timey Americana.
www.facebook.com/Cropdust
11pm- Bourbon Express
Genre: Country
For fans of: Emmy-Lou Harris, Johnny Cash
Bourbon Express is a country band led by singer-songwriter Katie Brennan. Influences include Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, and George Jones. It’s twangy toe-tapping music that’s new yet familiar, and just might give you a hankering for a cool glass of whiskey and a honky-tonk.
bourbonexpress.com
FRIDAY 6/26
8pm- Yoav Shlomov Quintet
Genre: Contemporary Jazz
For fans of: Pink Floyd, John Coltrane, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Omer Avital, Robert Glasper, Yoni Rechter
Yoav Shlomov Quintet includes some of the greatest musicians from around the world living in New York today, most of them comes from the jazz scene in the city. They play original music with lots of soul and their music associates with Pink Floyd, Progressive rock bands from the 70’s, Swing, Jazz and Mediterranean Folk.
www.Yoavshlomov.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfkP73lfBCs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8BSnG9hfm0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EjUAtehAk4
9pm- 12KO
Genre: Pop/Funk
For fans of: Aretha Franklin, Taylor Swift, Hall & Oates
Hailing from New York City, 12KO is a driven, passionate and charismatic band with a unique approach to their blend of pop and funk. "We want people to love the songs and get them stuck in their heads!" The above statement is as direct and simple as it is ambitious, and it is a great sum-up of the band’s attitude: it’s all about positive vibes and infectious grooves that will get you on the dance floor! The band’s catchy sound echoes the Top 40s artists of today, but with a retro twist: the 8-piece is a true hurricane on a stage, musically and visually: their shows are lavish sonic feasts where band and crowd engage on a personal and powerful level.
12KOmusic.com
Facebook.com/12KOmusic
Soundcloud.com/12KO
Instagram: @12KOband
https://youtu.be/DFYOeDos5yA
10pm- Hambone Relay
Genre: Soul Jazz/Funk
For fans of: Soulive, The New Mastersounds, Lettuce, Galactic, Medeski Martin & Wood, Robert Walter
Hambone Relay is a soul jazz organ trio based in Philadelphia, PA. HR3 shrewdly explores the genres of soul, jazz, funk, R&B, blues, and rock. Their live performances deliver brazen jams and contagious grooves with a familiar yet altogether refreshing sonic palette, tipping a hat to such artists as Soulive, Grant Green, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and The New Mastersounds.
http://www.hambonerelay.com
https://www.facebook.com/HamboneRelay
http://www.youtube.com/HamboneRelay
http://www.reverbnation.com/hambonerelay
SATURDAY 6/27
4pm- Readers of the Lost Ark Book Club
Book: American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
More information and group updates are available on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/540489066090307/
8pm- Zamba 2 Samba
Genre: roots samba
For fans of: Marisa Monte, Elis Regina, Cartola, Nelson Cavaquinho, Adoniran Barbosa
Conceived as a tribute to "Samba de Raiz" or roots samba, Zamba 2 Samba delves deep into Brazil's musical past offering reinterpretations of Brazil's most joyous music from the '40's, '50's & '60's. Led by Susan Justice's beautiful, clear voice and backed by both Brazilian and a revolving group of international musicians, Zamba 2 Samba will take you to a small samba club in Lapa, Rio...at least for the night.
reverbnation.com/zamba2samba
9pm- Hanging Hills
Genre: Folk Rock
For fans of: Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, CSNY, Midlake
Hanging Hills is a folk rock band from Willimantic, CT, a source for the growing music and arts scene in the state’s quiet corner. Crafting songs that are heavily rooted in the past while maintaining a steady foothold in the present, they constantly bridge the gap between nostalgia and innocent wonder.
"Beautiful and poignant lyrics are draped around spacious and lush musical pieces like the accoutrements of a vast musical dwelling." - Chip McCabe, Lonesome Noise
https://www.facebook.com/hanginghills?fref=ts
https://hanginghills.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-divide
10pm- Matt Cranstoun
11pm- The Sky Captains of Industry
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Rock and Roll
For fans of: David Bowie, Devo, Queen
The Sky Captains of Industry came from the future to inform you about the upcoming apocalypse and/or to rock it to rubble. Are they men? Are they machines? Will they indeed save the rest of your heart?
While allegories dressed as science fiction may not be new to this world, they’ve never been more aesthetically pleasing than they are here. I mean, at bottom, once you strip away all the concept and metaphor, Rocket City is just a really, really great sounding record of awesome songs.”— Chris Michael, Eat That Guitar
http://skycaptainsofindustry.com
SUNDAY 6/28
4pm- Moving Pictures: Hand-picked entertainment on the big screen each Sunday evening at the Way Station.
Weird Science
Have you figured out this month’s theme yet? In this month of sci-fi ideas run amok, we end with John Hughes’ classic teenage fantasy movie. Guest hosts Marc and Ed, from our Monday screenings, present the perfect sex goddess as only us nerds can envision her.
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 6/29
6:30pm- Cartoons
7pm- Monday Movie Madness- Explorers
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 6/30
8pm- Vincent Cross
Genre: Contemporary Americana Mountain Music
For fans of: Any mountain music influenced songsters: Monroe, Holcomb, Boggs, Dylan, Williams, Tweedy,
Post Modern Americana Mountain Music.
“...A crystal clear voice that took me back to when I was being introduced to mountain music...” – The Legendary Odetta
“Cross has a way with aphoristic old-time vernacular...” – NY Music Daily, USA
“A new high, lonesome edged lead voice emerges on the bluegrass scene....” – IBMA
www.vincentcross.com
9pm- Patricia Santos
Genre: cello rock, singer-songwriter
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
Photo Credit: Marc Santos Photography
10pm- Ayumi Ishito Group
Genre: Jazz/Post-Rock
For fans of: Wayne Shorter, Bill Frisell, Radiohead
Ayumi Ishito Group is a NYC-based sax quintet, plays jazz, post-rock, and experimental music.
www.ayumiishito.com
11pm- Institute of Flyer Learning
Genre: hip-hop/neo-soul/electronic
For fans of: Little Dragon, Janelle Monae, Theophilus London, Outkast, The Flaming Lips
The Institute of Flyer Learning is a Brooklyn based hip-hop/neo-soul band composed of a singer, a rapper, and a rhythm section. Human vocals mesh with electronic beats, pulsing bass lines, and guitar arpeggios pouring out like sunshine. Flyer Learning performs original songs drawing upon eclectic influences ranging from old school hip-hop and electronic music to art-rock and funk. For good measure, they also perform some retro-future/re-mixed covers of classic hip-hop/soul songs, paying homage to the grand masters that came before, rocked the mic, dropped the mic, and inspired them to get up and write.
www.flyerlearning.com
soundcloud.com/flyerlearning
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_pKBR6Q2b6CYgKaRtrVlMw
WEDNESDAY 7/1
8pm- Tim Barr
Genre: indie rock
For fans of: Cymbals Eat Guitars, Spoon, Wilco
After years in the music scene with gigs ranging from playing in clubs as part of Lana Del Rey’s band to playing with Dizzy Gillespie’s pianist Mike Longo, songwriter Tim Barr met English producer Kristopher Harris and together they recorded Silverbird’s acclaimed debut EP, Surface Life. With the addition of Corey Davis on bass, Dan Whaley on lead guitar and Jacob Schuab on drums, their music fearlessly treads through an emotional landscape that, combined with infectious melodies and swirling, intricate rhythms, provides an absolutely enchanting first listen. Their debut LP, Pureland, is due out later this year.
“….it’s only a matter of time before Silverbird buzzes its way to the top.” - CMJ,
“Tim’s songwriting skills are sure to amp up your day with almost gospel-like energy.” - LADYGUNN
www.silverbirdsongs.com
www.soundcloud.com/silverbirdsongs
9pm- Those Sensible Shoes
Genre: Acoustic Folk
For fans of: Nick Drake, The Swell Season, The Milk Carton Kids
Those Sensible Shoes are Anthony Mulcahy and Rachel Stern, who began playing and writing original music together in September 2014 after meeting through the Big City Folk Collective. They perform a blend of acoustic and indie folk with unique harmonies. Based in New York City, they have been playing shows all over Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey. They are currently working on their first album, due in Spring 2015.
http://www.thosesensibleshoes.com
https://www.facebook.com/thosesensibleshoesmusic
10pm- Oh! Mega!
Genre: Rock/Pop
For fans of: Florence + The Machine, Talking Heads, My Brightest Diamond, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Blonde Redhead, The Decemberists, Elbow
Oh! Mega! is the brainchild of a classically-trained songwriter and a posse of musicians from widely different creative backgrounds. A sextet from either side of the Atlantic marries clever, evocative lyrics with catchy hooks, intricate beats, and a vivid blend of genres from rockabilly to jazz to pop-punk.
“...a force of nature - jazzy edging into jazz-punk, raw and once in a while downright spasmodic (and, yes, I say that like it’s a good thing). Above all else, Oh! Mega! is deeply musical.”
--Peter Melnick, award-winning composer and lyricist (“The Last Smoker in America,” “Snow in August”)
“Oh! Mega!’s fresh brand of witch-soul will delight fans of Kate Bush and other pioneers of dynamic female-fronted pop bands.” --Sophie Chernin, Madam West
http://soundcloud.com/oh_mega
11pm- The Travelers
Genre: rock-hop/funk & blues
For fans of: the Hazelton brothers, SmokeDawg Williams, Air Force One, Count Bassface
Our music is a mix of jazz, blues, and hip hop. We have a flute, and the faith of a mustard seed. A flute! We'll take you places in the universe you've never been.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7YZQwi8lDys
music-thetravelers.bandcamp.com
Reverbnation.com/travelersmusic
THURSDAY 7/2
Wasabassco
FRIDAY 7/3
8pm- Vintage Language Trio
Genre: Funk
For fans of: The Meters, Lettuce, Stanton Moore, Medeski Martin & Wood, John Scofield, Charlie Hunter
Mighty funky grooves. Vintage Language Trio (VL3) formed in 2012 and played their first gig before they rehearsed or had any material. The trio built on those raw, improvisational beginnings and created a strong musical chemistry with a sound that's always rooted in rhythm and groove. VL3 plays high energy sets filled with original tunes and funky covers.
Facebook.com/VintageLanguageTrio
9pm- Soul'D Out NYC
Genre: Soul music
For fans of: Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, King Curtis, Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, Stax Records, Southern Soul
Soul'D Out NYC is a nine piece band featuring vocalist Aliah Sheffield on vocal. The band is composed of four horns (Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone) and a rhythm section (guitar, bass, drums and keyboard). It was created in December 2011 by French Pianist and band leader Olivier Court.
Through original compositions and arrangements, our purpose is to bring back to life a certain type of sound from the late 60′s early 70′s Soul, Jazz and Gospel.
www.facebook.com/thesouldoutband
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm6p3nttvrk
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