The Way Station
21+ all the time (it is a bar after all)
$5 donation strongly suggested for all events unless otherwise indicated.
MONDAY 4/11
8:30pm- WAX: Stories on Vinyl
The skinny: each storyteller has 9 minutes TOTAL to tell a story about a song that has personal significance and play that song on vinyl. Come on in and put your name in the hat if you wanna spill about that one song you just can't forget--first kiss, crazy road trip, night in the drunk tank? We wanna hear all the dirty details. And we wanna hear that song, right after.
Albums only, folks. Don't have the theme to your crazy breakup on vinyl? Take this opportunity to visit one of NYC's record shops. Yes, they still exist. And going to them will FEED YOUR SOUL.
TUESDAY 4/12
8pm- Amanda Fama
Genre: Acoustic/ Pop
For fans of: Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel
Amanda Fama is a singer/ songwriter that excels in the acoustic-pop genre. With meaningful lyrics, she provides the listener with a storytelling experience that is enhanced by unforgettable melodies and catchy instrumentation. Her music can be described as acoustic/ pop/ folk, and can be found on iTunes, Spotify, and many other music streaming platforms.
www.amandafama.net
www.facebook.com/amandafamamusic
9pm- Three Pints Shy
Genre: Irish Rock
For fans of: Black 47, The Pogues, U2
https://www.facebook.com/Three-Pints-Shy-28211954151/
https://www.facebook.
com/events/765288333577182/
10pm- The Pinky Swearz
Genre: Americana
For fans of: Magnetic Fields, John Grant, Harry Smith Folk Anthology, Guy Clark, Lucinda Williams, Gram & Emmylou
Welcoming, Americana-leaning stories of our emptying small towns and the anonymity & ennui of country mouse in the big city set to easygoing blues & country rhythms. Familiar grooves with devilish and layered lyrics. Simply fun his-and-her duets mean you'll sing along. Cheeky & Humorous ruminations on stereotypes, fragility, memory and inner strength. Lyrically driven good-natured wandering folk.
"Brill News! Keep on doing it" - Edward Rogers
https://soundcloud.com/pinkyswearz
11pm- The Messy Beds
Genre: Progressive Folk
For fans of: Dando Shaft, The Lumineers, The Decemberists, DMB, Tallest Man on Earth
Progressive/Psychodelic folk music featuring mandolin, double bass, guitar, and a teddy bear
facebook.com/themessybeds
themessybeds.bandcamp.com
WEDNESDAY 4/13
8pm- Tough Old Bird
Genre: Folk
For fans of: The Avett Brothers, The Felice Brothers, Gillian Welch
Formed in the small community of Fillmore, New York by songwriting brothers Matthew and Nathan Corrigan, Tough Old Bird plays a potent blend of authentic folk and blues that reflects the rural landscape it comes from, a place where the last train just pulled out and the carnival is always on its way to the next town. The band released its second full-length album, "Gambling Days," on January 22, 2016. The new album brings a more focused approach to songwriting and a newly expanded lineup featuring drums and upright bass.
“Every acoustic guitar chord or Corrigan vocal evokes a mood, one you could feel floating over the expanses and history of their host Allegany County.” - Michael Farrell, The Buffalo News
http://www.tougholdbirdmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tougholdbird
https://tougholdbird.bandcamp.com/
9pm- Stanley John Mitchell and his Band of Buddies
Genre: Americana/singer -songwriter
For fans of: Mumford and Sons, Neil Finn, Chuck berry
Native New Zealander Stanley John Mitchell is a veteran of the New York alternative scene. After arriving here with legendary Kiwi band ‘The Drongos’ Stanley J soon established himself as a songwriting force. His current band ‘Stanley John Mitchell and his Band of Buddies’ plays original material inspired by the Americana/Roots American style he loves so much. These influence’s, along with Stan’s own South Pacific background make for a delightfully original sound.
“A delightful mélange of funk rhythms, country harmonies, precisely layered guitar counterpoint and airy folk-rock sounds, with many influences, old and new, absorbed into a delightfully original sound”. - Robert Palmer, New York Times
Stanleyjohnmitchell.com
10pm- Shaeera
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
11pm- The Interface Theory
Genre: Electro-Acoustic Jazz Rock
For fans of: Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Radiohead, Bad Plus
Ethan Cullinan (Vocals/Keys), Javier Urrutia (Guitar), Joe Stamm (Bass) and Pepe Benavidez (Drums) are the talented musicians behind “The Interface Theory”. Their new album, “Maya”, challenges the listener to explore identity in a rich and transforming musical narrative. Their performance brings a jazz-rock soundscape, with grooving rhythms, and evocative lyrics; you’ll be dancing and floating at the same time.
www.soundcloud.com/TheInterfaceTheory
www.facebook.com/TheInterfaceTheory
THURSDAY 4/14
2 DESKS - With Nasty Canasta and Sapphire Jones
8:30pm doors. Show at 9:00pm.
An alternative to the late-night TV sausagefest, 2 DESKS is a live striptease talk show hosted by ecdysiast bon vivants Nasty Canasta and Sapphire Jones. From the stage of Brooklyn's historic Way Station theater, Nasty and Sapphire present the naked and the interesting - artists, comedians, burlesque dancers, and the generally fascinating - requiring only that all their guests take their pants off, and be devastatingly witty and intelligent while they do it.
Guests for this episode include Aria Vines, Lux LaCroix and Mr. Gorgeous with bandleader Evelyn Vinyl.
2 Desks. No Suits.
$15 General Admission - for advance tickets, please go here!
FRIDAY 4/15
Wasabassco's All The Way
Doors at 8:30pm. Sets start at 9pm.
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. With Interstitial Go-Go and goodies. Different MCs and performances for each set.
April 15 features sets hosted by BooBess and Tess la Coil, with performances by Evelyn Vinyl, Lux La Croix, Penny Wren, Sydni Deveraux and our special guest Minxie Mimieaux.
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.
TICKETS available here!
SATURDAY 4/16
8pm- 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 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
9pm-Joe Young
Genre: Folk + Classical
For fans of: Gabriel Kahane, The Lone Bellows, Punch Brothers
You’ll hear harmonies, classical music elements, and acoustic sound. “Truthiness” without pretentiousness.
musicjoeyoung.bandcamp.com
10pm- Hambone Relay
Genre: Funk
For fans of: Soulive, Robert Walter, Galactic, Karl Denson
With influences ranging from jazz, funk, blues and rock and roll, Hambone Relay redefines the modern organ trio with their own brand of high-energy live music.
“Hambone Relay, a great Philly soul-jazz-funk organ trio who blew me away.” - Mike Greenblatt, Aquarian Weekly
www.hambonerelay.com
www.youtube.com/HamboneRelay
www.facebook.com/HamboneRelay
hambonerelay.bandcamp.com/
SUNDAY 4/17
4pm-"The best bad movies" series
Hosted by Alex D! Bad acting. Horrible dialogue. Danny Trejo. Silly stunts. Blood & gore. A great "crappy" movie doesn't need all these things, but it sure helps! This week, we go to other countries! Kicking us off is Vin Diesel in "xXx", helping the CIA and the Czech police force. Then we go north to Norway, where "Dead Snow" awaits us with zombie Nazis! (It is a foreign subtitled film - you've been warned.)
9pm-Nerdeoke!!! Hosted by Joe Rude of the Kings of Karaoke!
MONDAY 4/18
8:30pm- WAX: Stories on Vinyl
The skinny: each storyteller has 9 minutes TOTAL to tell a story about a song that has personal significance and play that song on vinyl. Come on in and put your name in the hat if you wanna spill about that one song you just can't forget--first kiss, crazy road trip, night in the drunk tank? We wanna hear all the dirty details. And we wanna hear that song, right after.
Albums only, folks. Don't have the theme to your crazy breakup on vinyl? Take this opportunity to visit one of NYC's record shops. Yes, they still exist. And going to them will FEED YOUR SOUL.
TUESDAY 4/19
8pm- James Lambrose
Genre: Flamenco-Jazz
For fans of: Paco de Lucia, Vicente Amigo
James Labrosse performs a diverse repertoire of music with influences from across the globe. Performing original music and covers by greats such as Paco de Lucia, and Vicente Amigo. Traces can be found from Flamenco, Jazz, Latin American, to Asian musical influences. James Labrosse promises a unique musical experience aimed to navigate the listener to other cultures.
JamesLabrosse.com
youtube.com/c/JamesLabrosse
facebook.com/jameslabrossemusic
twitter.com/JamesLabrosse
9pm- 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)
www.andrewbancroft.com
https://www.facebook.com/moondrunk/?fref=ts
http://twitter.com/moondrunkband
10pm- Selzbak
Genre: Alt-Folk-Blues
For fans of: Nathaniel Rateliff, Gregory Alan Isakov, Junior Wells
Selsbak has spent the last 5 years traveling and living in Iceland, Russia, Madagascar, Germany and currently New York -- while playing his indie-folk to a wide variety of audiences. His unique selection of instruments, including the tenor guitar and harmonica, give his music a melodic presence that is immediately stirred up with the sound and soul of his rugged voice. His recent EP, White Pine, tells of stories and feelings through the natural and concrete jungles of his travels. His music has a soft nature with a large presence sure to please.
"The music evokes all of the dreaminess, pensiveness, and/or wanderlust you would expect from a folk singer who’s begun to master a sound that can create atmospheres out of the minimal.” - WordKrapht
www.selsbak.com
www.facebook.com/selsbakmusic
www.soundcloud.com/selsbak
www.selsbak.bandcamp.com
11pm- Emily Danger
Genre: Dark Cabaret Rock
For fans of: Radiohead, Judy Garland, Banks, Grimes, Fiona Apple, James Blake
Deriving influence somewhere between 1940‘s Berlin cabarets and Disclosure grooves, Emily Danger defies genres. If Judy Garland had a beat machine, she would’ve been Emily Danger.
“Her name may be Emily Danger and she may be a queen in the world of dark cabaret rock, but she wants you feel safe inside her music -- vulnerable enough to be yourself” - Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls
"This is no cautionary tale. And Emily Danger is no diva. But be forewarned, the opera trained indie musician's honed howl is going to blow your mind." - V Magazine
www.emilydangermusic.com
www.twitter.com/emilydangerband
www.facebook.com/emilydangerband
WEDNESDAY 4/20
8pm- Collin Couvillion
Genre: Blues, Folk
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
9pm- Maya Lazaro
Genre: Tequila Rock, Soul, Folk
For fans of: Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Andrew Combs, Dawes
It’s sunkissed rockers and a case of the tequila blues thrown from the third rung of the motel pool, full-throated coastal rock ‘n’ roll and soul with an ocean on the brain. After cutting her teeth playing and touring as a sideman with several New York bands since 2011, singer and guitarist Maya Lazaro is psyched to pour her solo debut onto the world later this year.
instagram.com/theshankenstein
10pm- Shaeera
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
11pm- The Travelers
Genre: Rock-Hop/Funk & Blues/Stoner Soul
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'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 4/21
8pm- Yoham Ortiz
Genre: World/Acoustic
YOHAM ORTIZ is a composer, guitarist and vocalist. He creates a Jazz-based sound with present African and Latin American music styles including little known musical styles like the Dominican Carabine. Yoham’s performances are driven by his smooth expressive vocals and energetic finger-style guitar playing.
Yoham's compositions are original vocal songs with progressive lyrics in English and in Spanish, as well as instrumentals presented with Rock-inspired energy.
http://www.yohamortiz.com
9pm- James Labrosse Collective
Genre: Flamenco-Jazz
For fans of: Paco de Lucia, Vicente Amigo
The James Labrosse Collective performs a diverse repertoire of music with influences from across the globe. Performing original music by James Labrosse, and covers by greats such as Paco de Lucia, and Vicente Amigo. Traces can be found from Flamenco, Jazz, Latin American, to Asian musical influences. Always featuring talented special guests in the Collective, James Labrosse promises a unique musical experience aimed to navigate the listener to other cultures.
JamesLabrosse.com
youtube.com/c/JamesLabrosse
facebook.com/jameslabrossemusic
twitter.com/JamesLabrosse
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- 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
FRIDAY 4/22
8pm- Hamin Reed
Genre: Acoustic
For fans of: Elliott Smith, Tool
The Way Station is proud to host Hamin Reed's residency, every Friday in April at 8pm.
Hamin Reed [hay min reid] conveys love & hate, dark & light, everything between & everything outside, and what it means to the human psyche. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1984, he has been performing regularly solo or with different musicians from all over the world. Currently based in New York City.
"An acoustic artist who challenges the notions of wood, strings, and sentiment . . . Just as much a slap in the face of your "folky" values as it is an embrace of humanity song, craft, and experiment." - Jason Medina (Producer/Promoter, Transient Authority)
"Jeff Andrade's musical project Hamin Reed goes unparalleled in its diversity of sound and talent. His voice is warm and heartbreaking on ballads and he can rock harder than any hardcore musician I've seen. The lyrics are thought provoking and emotionally moving to whimsically entertaining. Hamin Reed crosses a plethora of genres with a facility that does not make their performances seem disjointed. It is to say that whilst traversing through a variety of styles, there exists a continuity that is never lacking. Hamin Reed is an act that defines what more acts in current state should be, talented, creative and entertaining." - Daniel Ouellette (Performance Artist, Daniel Ouellette and the Shobijin)
"Get inside the head and heart of one of the most evoking songwriters I have ever encountered. Genius insight to the world and who we are in it. I've been everywhere from Bluebird Cafe in Nashville to The Bitter End in NYC listening to hundreds of songwriters and none have been quite as prodigious as Jeff. He has inspired and ignited me as both a listener and a producer-songwriter. He has been an exquisite new addition to my ipod as well as an amazing addition to my life as a friend. Check him out. You will not regret it." - Nicole Berkowitz (Producer-songwriter, The Willow Tree)
haminreed.com
9pm- A Valley Son
Genre: Rock
For fans of: Father John Misty and Band of Horses
90s shoegaze rock with a twang.
avalleyson.com
10pm- August West
Genre: Grateful Dead tribute
Weekly acoustic music gatherings at guitarist Rip Westmoreland's house usually focused on bluegrass and the great American songbook. After five years of the Thursday night acoustic sessions, the thought of plugging in some amps took off. "Next thing you know we had something real. We'd been playing together; so we had the foundation, trust, vocal blend, musical respect and awareness of space that a band needs. Plus we were friends, so it was fun and easy to relate it to these tunes..."
https://soundcloud.com/august-west-band
SATURDAY 4/23
Ommegang Presents: Game of Thrones Night
8pm- Natti Vogel
Genre: Cabaret
For fans of: Joanna Newsom, Rufus Wainwright, Andrew Bird, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Alan Cumming
Fantastical, rich, beautiful, rhythmic cabaret.
"Indie rock fusion virtuoso." - New York Press
"Quirky, dark, sensual and theatrical with a rich, baroque voice." - MTV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKfDrHA3RVE
9pm- Hannah vs. the Many
Genre: Noir Punk
For fans of: Amanda Palmer, Heart, obscure musicals that closed within a month.
HvsTM is what would happen if Sleater Kinney wrote a musical version of Broad City.
"The key's in the name. Hannah vs The Many. Not Hannah AND The Many... You wouldn't want to be part of the 'many' Hannah Fairchild's ferociously taking down - track by track." - Deli Magazine NY
www.hannahvsthemany.com
10- The Manimals
Genre: Nerd Party Rock, Glam, Punk, Power Pop
For fans of: Blondie, The Pretenders, David Bowie, T.Rex, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Patti Smith
The Manimals marry party rock with poetry to produce raucous anthems and inspire sing-alongs and dancing wherever they go. Their ecstatic, cathartic live show is a throwback to the wild thrills of ear