The Way Station
21+ all the time (it is a bar after all)
$5 donation strongly suggested for all events unless otherwise indicated.
NEW YORK SUPER WEEK
TUESDAY 10/6
7:30pm- Crypto Wars Pub Quiz
Join the digital rights organization Access Now for a fun and educational Encryption Pub Quiz. Our cybersecurity experts will first dig into myths and realities about encryption — and tell you what you need to know. Then we’ll launch the Pub Quiz with questions on everything from pop culture to bits of code. This NY Comic Con bookend event will get your creative juices flowing.
9pm- Ivan Polanco
Genre: Pop/R&B
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- Eliza and The Organix
Genre: gritty jazz rock
For fans of: Cake, Morphine, Beck, The Dresden Dolls
Eliza and the Organix is an experimental Brooklyn-based rock group centered around the songwriting of vocalist and guitarist Eliza Waldman. E&O deals in deep grooves, quirky humor, and high octane playing, drawing from a broad sonic canvas that remains focused in storytelling and soulful sound.
"...A deliciously dark and exuberantly hook-filled sound..."-Peter Hay - Twin Vision
“Led by singer-songwriter/guitarist Eliza Waldman, the group [Eliza and the Organix] integrates madness and irony, providing on off-beat, crazy, and intense vibe that is also fun and inspiring.”- Andrew McDonald - Living Free NYC
“The music showcases a powerful vocal dripping with charisma – Eliza's chief instrument, attracting a serious suite of talented jazz musicians...Whether Eliza continues to find her fun lyrically, or instead opts to marshal that idiosyncrasy through complex song construction a la “freak folk” standout Tune-Yards..., E&O will remain a band to watch.”- Jim Pembry - NYC Indie Music Live
"...Excellent..." -Tom Robinson, Fresh On The Net
"Harkens back to the old No-Wave Movement of the late 70s, early 1980s." - Mike Taylor, Amazing Radio
elizaandtheorganix.bandcamp.com
11pm- Shaeera Tariq
Genre: Indie Acoustic/Indie Pop
Shaeera is an indie-acoustic singer/songwriter based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. She loves to mix her love for rich vocals by incorporating harmonies into her music, influenced by the work of artists such as Imogen Heap or Alt-J.
“Shaeera Tariq is a Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter, educator, and lover of puns. You can catch her at the Punderdome 3000 or various open mics and venues in the city.”
www.soundcloud.com/shaeera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oUZ0em-IZE
WEDNESDAY 10/7
10pm- Doctor Who costume contest and trivia night - $10 to participate
Following last year's sold out New York Super Week event, the Doctor Who Costume and Trivia Contest returns to The Way Station (Brooklyn's best and only Doctor Who bar)! Highlighted by special guests and prizes aplenty, the event allows Whovians from all eras of the series to dress up like their favorite characters and try their luck at some challenging trivia questions. At stake? Doctor Who prizes aplenty and the respect of your peers. It's an event that is fun enough to warm both of your hearts!
https://www.showclix.com/event/NewYorkSuperWeek2015
THURSDAY 10/8
8-10pm- Sci Fi Explosion- $10
Have you ever wondered about Robocop's secret past as a fried chicken salesman? Did you ever write a letter to E.T. telling him how much you love/fear him? Why the hell was Webster bothering Worf on the bridge of the Enterprise that one time? If any of these questions have haunted your very soul, we have the perfect event for you! Join host/writer Chris Cummins (Den of Geek, Philebrity, Geekadelphia, Topless Robot) and his special guests for Sci-Fi Explosion, a cosmic cabaret of craziness that will be highlighted by live musical performances, some carefully curated video clips that showcase the weirder world of science fiction and its fandom and trivia with sci-fi related prizes!
https://www.showclix.com/event/NewYorkSuperWeek2015
http://facebook.com/scifiexplosion
http://twitter.com/scifiexplosion
11pm- Unigen
Genre: Pop
For fans of: Imogen Heap, The Postal Service, Peter Gabriel, The Knife
Unigen is Luke Folger's solo music project. Using his own custom one-man-band instrument, this guy is a true pioneer of electronic pop music. Fifteen years of experience in digital sound design, piano improvisation, and drumming in progressive rock and emo bands has led Luke to develop his own electronic music performance system - one that responds in real-time like an expressive instrument. The resulting songs are all-original, uplifting power-pop anthems, rich in melody, syncopation, and totally wild digital textures.
"…It's actually electronic music similar to what you might hear in a dance club, with pulsating sounds that can turn from delicate to soaring. In other words, not something you'd expect to hear in the subway." - LA Times 2012
https://soundcloud.com/unigen
http://vimeo.com/39159662
FRIDAY 10/9
8pm- No Idle Thing
Genre: Fusion jazz funk
For fans of: Wayne Krantz, Tim Lefebvre, John Scofield, Oz Noy
Hybrid project featuring Scott Newell of Funk Rush, and Dave Lowenthal and Josh Schusterman of Phantom Pop.
9pm- Sleeping Tongues
Genre: indie/post-punk/folk
For fans of: The Clash, The Killers, The Cure, New Order, The Jam, Interpol
Shoe move rock. The Sleeping Tongues deliver intriguing music that makes you want to do things... The Brooklyn based band hints at the genres of post-punk, rock, folk, indie and Caribbean music. They bring the key elements of rhythm, hooks, sensible oddity, penetrating vocals and energized performance.
http://thesleepingtongues.bandcamp.com/
https://instagram.com/thesleepingtongues/
https://www.facebook.com/thesleepingtongues
https://twitter.com/sleepingtongues
10pm- Chevy Lopez
Genre: Gnar&B (R&B/Funk/Jazz)
For fans of: Big Brother and the Holding Company, Chaka Khan, Hiatus Kaiyote, Amy Whinehouse
Chevy Lopez is a dynamic, Brooklyn based, six-piece coining the genre "gnarnb." The term is a reference to both the members' beach roots and their eclectic mix of musical influences, ranging from RnB and jazz to funk and reggae. The sultry vocal styles of their female lead are reminiscent of old-school soul, but the song concepts dive deeper into the current struggles of young adulthood. This combination of old and new draws a fan-base that cuts across age groups; making everyone want to get up and boogie down. Featuring: Lexi Todd on Vocals, Greg Warren on Lead Guitar, Julian Massiah on Saxophone, Chris Cielazewicz on Drums, Giovanni Stockton-Rossini on Bass Guitar, and Ryan McShea on Rhythm Guitar/Keyboard.
"With a striking leading lady and her sultry vocal skills, the funk-reggae-jam-rock-fusion ban Chevy Lopez has something extra special..." -Victoria Lassonde - The Sandpaper
"Chevy Lopez flat out killed it with their soulful, jazz-rock fusion style and impressive jam sessions." -- Michael Molinaro, The Sandpaper
chevylopez.com
https://www.facebook.com/chevylopez101
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chevy+lopez
SATURDAY 10/10
8pm- Sarabande
Genre: rock croon soul jazz sludge
For fans of: Jeff Buckley, Liz Phair, Billie Holiday
Born and raised in New York City to gypsy parents of the arts, singer/songwriter and guitarist Sara Jecko is a bit of a gypsy herself. It’s hard to settle down. After studying jazz guitar in college, and at the same time, touring as the guitarist in a zydeco-punk band (Zydeco Pilots), she started performing her own songs.
“She creates her own brand of soulful and intuitive music. (Her) voice completely fragile with an energy of resilience” - rockisrock
“Raw emotion..natural, inspired ease” - James Moore
www.sarajecko.com
9pm- Iced Ink
Genre: Surf Jazz Progressive Rock Twangabilly
For fans of: Mr. Bungle, Dick Dale, Frank Zappa, Brian Setzer, King Crimson, Jim Campilongo
Iced Ink is an instrumental guitar/bass/drums trio out of Brooklyn, New York whose music is a pop culture stream of conscience neatly crammed into unique 4 minute long music meatballs for your ears. Their music is thoughtfully composed and succinctly arranged allowing each performance to be free and in the moment. Iced Ink has played over 70 shows in New York since debuting in January 2012
"If you ever have a chance to catch this group live, it comes with my stark recommendation." – Dingus On Music
"Dynamic, but always purposeful, the album is a shining example of the band’s own brand of surf-metal, a post-modern and pop-culture pastiche, that is self aware but entirely earnest." – Mama Coco’s Funky Kitchen
http://icedink.bandcamp.com
http://icedink.com
10pm- The Fantastic Plastics
Genre: Neo New Wave
For fans of: Devo, The Flaming Lips, Man or Astroman?, B-52s, The Faint, The Cars, Blondie, The White Stripes
If Devo and The White Stripes hooked up and had a love child that child would be The Fantastic Plastics. A 2 piece Girl/Boy combo, The Fantastic Plastics deliver big sound with their Moog synth, big rock guitars, and electro drum and bass. Their electric stage show is enhanced with vintage TVs, and Atari Video Music machine, costumes, and songs you can’t help but sing along to all night long. We Are Obsolete!
www.thefantasticplastics.com
https://facebook.com/thefantasticplastics
NoNoGoGo Video: http://youtu.be/vS0BvAA_WXc
http://soundcloud.com/thefantasticplastics/nonogogo
StinkEye Video: http://youtu.be/pBoqp9ANDds
11pm- The Sky Captains of Intustry
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
TUESDAY 10/13
8pm- Deby Medrez Pier
Genre: Folk / Cabaret
Medrez's inspiring, haunting and melancholic tunes recall on echoes of the long forgotten Comedian Harmonistes, Andrew Bird and Nino Rota. Her songs are dedicated to universal and philosophical questions about life, judaism, love and Identity.
"Brooklyn-via-Mexico-City singer/songwriter Deby Medrez Pier depicts the final beauty of transience in her painterly songs... the musician conjures a sweetly fleeting seaside romance with a Hemingway-esque elegance while she conveys perhaps ephemeral personal frustration. Beyond its sheer prettiness, most striking about Pier's music is its ageless nature; these deeply felt, sparsely-constructed tracks may sound like they came from early twentieth-century Paris but they're just as vital in twenty-first-century New York." - Zach Weg. The Deli Mag
debymedrezpier.com
https://soundcloud.com/medrez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Mz9FeFmuw
9pm- Sterling Rhyne
Genre: Folk/Soul
For fans of: Billie Holiday, Lianne La Havas, Erykah Badu,
Sterling Rhyne blends ethereal guitar lines with organic, catchy melodies, creating a unique ambiance. Alluring soul/folk smothered in honey, her music takes listeners on a transcendental journey of euphoria, heartbreak, and hope.
http://soundcloud.com/sterlingrhynemusic
http://youtube.com/sterlingrhyne
10pm- Robbing Millions
Genre: Psych Pop
Robbing Millions, notorious for their crazy live shows and signature videos, started out in 2013 with a self-produced ep titled ‘Ages and Sun’ that immediately buzzed its way through the Belgian and French alternative music scene. The band played several prestigious festivals just months after their start-up (Les Nuits Botaniques, Les Ardentes, Dour festival, Pukkelpop, Paléo Festival), supporting bands such as Metronomy, Palma Violets and Babyshambles, … & was chosen as ‘artist in residence’ by Belgian’s most famous concert venue AB (Ancienne Belgique).
They released a second EP ‘Lonely Carnivore’ (dec 2014) – and ended up playing more than 70 shows in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, UK and Suisse over the past 18 months. They’re considered to be one of Belgium’s most promising indie acts, described as (sorry, but we need to give you an idea…) “a heavier take on ALT-J’s alt pop” & “Phoenix meets MGMT”)
http://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=A9hyjcxQB0c
https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=fuQkNwWf1S4
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