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TUESDAY 6/28
8pm- Ellen Siberian Tiger + Mick Hargan + Cammy Black
Ellen Siberian Tiger
Genre: Indie, Folk Rock
For fans of: St. Vincent, The Dodos, The Tallest Man On Earth, Nirvana
We are Ellen Siberian-Tiger, a 7 piece indie/folk/rock band out of Boston. Come celebrate the release with us. We combine folk-inspired orchestral music with grunge/garage rock and we think we can make you happy!
“Led by Pennsylvania born-and-bred singer and guitarist Ellen Tiberio-Shultz, [Ellen Siberian Tiger] combined distortion with multi-instrumentation to build an intense sound around Ellen’s intricate fingerpicking technique and soulful vocals. . . their performance left me thirsty for more!” - Wendle McCardle of the Swollen Fox, a Philly-based music blog.
www.facebook.com/ellensiberiantiger
https://ellensiberiantiger.bandcamp.com/
Mick Hargan
Genre: Folk
For fans of: Springsteen, Glen Hansard, Pearl Jam
Sincere lyrics, nice and nasty vocals make Glaswegian Mick Hargan a compelling forced to be reckoned with. Always captivating audiences no two shows are ever the same
"Falling Out Of You is stunning and on a par with Gray or Damien Rice, An Album both passionate and uplifting." - RIK FULTON-DAILY RECORD
"His Glaswegian growl of a speaking voice completely transformed into a powerful instrument." - BBC Radio
https://open.spotify.com/album/3qeHPEALvR5LZJ6nz7SsFd
Cammy Black
Genre: Acoustic Rock and Roll
For fans of: Springsteen, Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon, Pearl Jam, Oasis , Tom Waits
Honest, working class Rock and Roll stripped down to just Cammy and the acoustic guitar.
www.facebook.com/cammyblackofficial
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yF7AtoJehTo
10pm- The Doubleclicks
Genre: Nerd Folk
For fans of: Kimya Dawson, Jonathan Coulton, Amanda Palmer, Tom Lehrer
The Doubleclicks are a folk-pop sister duo from Portland Oregon, who perform a delightful all-ages show with songs about Dungeons & Dragons, social awkwardness, believing in yourself and much more. The sisters play cello, guitar, ukulele -- and of course, their fan-favorite cat keyboard. Growing up in a musical family, sisters Angela and Aubrey Webber have played instruments their whole lives. But it wasn't until 2009 that Aubrey convinced her younger sister Angela to set her nerdy poems to music. The sisters put their new cello-infused singer-songwriter tunes on YouTube and quickly found that there was an audience for their music! Since then, The Doubleclicks have opened for nerd stars like Jonathan Coulton and Wil Wheaton, performed at dozens of conventions, libraries, colleges, comedy clubs and game stores around the US, Australia and Canada, and released more than 70 music videos on YouTube, where they have 13,000 subscribers and 2.9 million views. They have released four albums, a Christmas EP and an album of their music for children and host a monthly online concert for their fans.
thedoubleclicks.com/photos-2/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhxOQhbENeylsRkZek6dPQ-r95nbUyJod
11pm- Elijah Tucker
Genre: Rock, Soul, Folk
For fans of: Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Philip Phillips
Elijah Tucker writes love-drunk odes to Goddesses of flesh and fantasy; loves Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder in equal measure; plays guitar with his eyes closed and sings with his mouth open. His most recent album, "Saturn" has earned raves from the
blogosphere. One fan, an ex-cop, told him: "When I just need to do some thinking, I put on 'Saturn' and cruise around the city." There are a lot of post-genre acts out there who say that no style or sound is off the table, but few make the transitions in between as well as Elijah Tucker.
“Saturn” is [like] a good party: running with a life of its own but never quite out of control.” - Wildy Haskel, Wildy’s World
"It's a beautiful record." - Elvis Costello
www.elijahtucker.com/videos
WEDNESDAY 6/29
8pm- Bev Grant
Genre: Singer Songwriter
For fans of: Dixie Chicks, Iris Dement, Laura Love, Marianne Faithful
Bev Grant is a contemporary folk veteran, a topical songwriter with heart and edge, telling life stories that celebrate South African grandmothers on a soccer team, salute a solitary old man who just won't leave his mountaintop in West Virginia, and the personal feelings about failed relationships. Backed up by Carolann Solebello, bass; Brien Brannigan, guitar; and Katherine Etzel, vocal.
"Woody Guthrie meets Laura Nyro" - Mary Sue Twohy, Program Director at Sirius XM Radio
www.bevgrant.com
9pm- Stanley John Mitchell
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- The Boogaloo Special!
Genre: Boogaloo, Soul, Jazz
For fans of: Soul, Jazz, Funk, Boogaloo, Latin
The Boogaloo Special! mixes Latin, Soul, and Jazz music wrapped with infectious grooves that move your body and mind. Authentic sounds and instrumentation from the 60's and 70's with a modern approach to improvisation.
www.alistairsim.com
11pm- Time Machine Appetizer
Genre: Retro Instrumental
For fans of: The Shadows, The Ventures, Booker T and the M.G.'s
Drawn to the sounds of early guitar and organ-based rock instrumentals, this band of four originated this project at the Red Hook Bait and Tackle to great success and have now been playing together for years.
THURSDAY 6/30
7pm- Astronomy on Tap-Astro101: The Basics
We're dustin' off the old college textbooks and exploring some of the basics in Astronomy 101. Let's look at the important stuff - what is a star? what is a planet? And we want to know what YOU want to know! What's that basic astronomy question that's been bugging you? What do you want to know that we've never covered? Or maybe, you just weren't listening, but either way - what do you want to know, people!?
10pm- Shayfer James
Genre: Folk Rock/Noir Pop Singer Songwriter
For fans of: Tom Waits, Danny Elfman, Fiona Apple
Shayfer James weaves surprisingly genuine musical landscapes that evoke the gauzy, sweaty sexuality of gulf-coast barrooms and the fantastical, narcotic mysticism of a Lewis Carroll-inspired three-ring circus. Mr. James' noir-infused, piano driven music swaggers from dark danceable anthems to harrowing ballads with jazz lilted satire and whiskey-dirt grit.
"New & Noteworthy Alternative" - iTunes
"Rich orchestration swells over James’ melodic bellows and conjures up a dark and sinful scene underscored by mischievous charm". - wnyc.org
http://www.shayferjames.com
11pm- Lunifred Benjamin
Genre: Chamber Pop
For fans of: Father John Misty, Dirty Projectors, Sufjan Stevens
Blonde On Blonde with woodwinds
"It’s no exaggeration to say that this month we’re featuring someone we consider to be one of the most unique and exciting songwriters we’ve stumbled upon in a long time." - Seattle-based Turntable Kitchen
http://www.turntablekitchen.com/2015/03/tk042-lunifred-benjamin-selections-from-autumn-suite-for-august-minor/
"Remember first listening to GIRLS back in, oh, 2011? Now play this. You’re welcome." - Philly-based Yvyny
http://yvynyl.com/post/103136904932/premiere-lunifred-benjamin-brother-ray
lunifredbenjamin.com
FRIDAY 7/1
8pm- Pale Mara
Genre: Folk, Rock, Country
For fans of: Fairport Convention / Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris / Graham Nash
Pale Mara is a new and exciting endeavor born from hearts of Lee and Al. Hailing from the north and south, and winding up in Brooklyn, their music is a passionate alchemy of the old and the new- blending the beauty of musical tradition with a restless and adventurous spirit.
https://soundcloud.com/palemara
9pm- 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
10pm- Glamour Assassins
Genre: Indie Pop/Rock
For fans of: The Killers, The Cure, Talking Heads, The Clash, Naked & Famous
Inspired by dance punk, 80s New Wave and Synth Pop, the band combines an edgy guitar based sound with dance beats and synthesizers, that unites the familiar and the future to bring intensity back to indie rock.
“As much as Connecticut’s music scene has grown and strengthened over the years, there haven’t been a lot of bands carrying a flag for dance-pop with a new wave edge. Glamour Assassins fills that void.” - Listen, Dammit
“Their electronic jewels… provide a glamorous accessory for nearly anyone’s playlist.” - Mytacism Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCLs-Vxd1A
https://glamourassassins.bandcamp.com/
11pm- Mike O'Malley & the Beastie Band
Genre: Screamer-Songwriter.
For fans of: Tom Waits, Glen Hansard, The Decemberists, Fiona Apple
Mike O'Malley carries a lot of anger around. He endeavors to funnel said extra energy into a rollicking, kinetic set of folk songs for drinking, howling, and stomping to. He would specifically love to howl with you.
SATURDAY 7/2
8pm- Copilot
Genre: Americana, Folk, Pop
For fans of: The Avett Brothers, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz
Following a six month venture as part of an acoustic pop act on Celebrity Cruises, Ry McDonald has teamed up with vocalist Maggie Quealy to create Copilot, an Americana Pop duo based in Norfolk, Massachusetts. Previously, Ry had been the frontman for Suncooked, a regionally successful Folk/Americana band who shared the stage with acts such as The Dropkick Murphys, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Skinny Lister, Greensky Bluegrass and several others. As Copilot, Ry McDonald and Maggie Quealy explore their passion for unique, Americana music and exhibit it through their popular covers and original songs in a way that many listeners haven't quite heard before.
http://artistecard.com/copilotmusic17
www.facebook.com/copilotmusic17
9pm- 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/
10pm- No Small Money Brass Band
Genre: African, Carribean Brass Band, World
For fans of: Antibalas, Akoya Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Harry Belanfonte, Bob Marley, New Orleans Brass Band
No Small Money Brass Band is one of NYC's hottest dance party sensations. Inspired by the rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean, the Regal Might of big brass, and you movin' to the groove, No Small Money is bringing something new to the dance floors of New York. African and Caribbean folk songs, pop classics and new moves guaranteed to make you shake 'em!
nosmallmoneybrassband.com
SUNDAY 7/3
4pm-Moving Pictures: Independence Day/Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Hosted by Alex D.!! So how was Independence Day: Resurgence? Did you see it? Yeah, me neither. No worries, we're going to show the movie that had Will Smith claim the July 4th weekend for a few years (and then there was Wild Wild West...) And how better to follow up this movie than with the Cap? Happy Independence Day everyone!
10pm - Nerdeoke! Hosted by Joe Rude of the Kings of Karaoke!
MONDAY 7/4
Independence Day!! Come Celebrate with Us!!
Come back for what's happening!!
WEDNESDAY 7/6
8pm- Martina Fiserova
Genre: Folk, Jazz
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- Hunt for Hunter
Genre: Alt-Folk, Rock
For fans of: Nickel Creek, Mumford and Sons, Arcade Fire, Manchester Orchestra
A typical Hunt for Hunter performance will find Hunter singing and playing violin while Hunt plays guitar and cajon with his feet. It’s an unusual setup, but one that allows for a full, organic sound that perfectly suits their blues/folk-oriented style. Their live show combines musical virtuosity with painstakingly honest songs and an easygoing, intimate stage presence.
http://huntforhunter.com
http://youtube.com/huntforhunter
http://soundcloud.com/huntforhunter
10pm- Drop Diamond
Genre: Soul, Funk, Rock
For fans of: Al Green, Foster the People, D’angelo
Drop Diamond mixes 60’s and 70’s soul with modern rock and pop. Blending the rhythmic elements of funk, the melodic embellishments of soul/R&B and the blues, Drop Diamond creates a truly unique soundscape. Some songs are slow and sad. Some songs are fast and happy. All of the songs feel good.
www.facebook.com/droppindiamonds
11pm- 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
THURSDAY 7/7
Wasabassco Thursdays at The Way Station
Doors at 8:30pm. Show at 9:00pm.
It's Wasabassco's monthly first-Thursday show at Brooklyn's famous Bar With The TARDIS.
Featuring Sydni Deveraux, Penny Wren, stage kitten Mala Morrigan, the return of Odette Coquette, and the Wasabassco debut of Logan Laveau. Hosted by Doc Wasabassco
$20 Reserved seating - guaranteed reserved seat held until showtime. Limited to 30. Available HERE!
$15 GA at the door - mixed standing room and limited bar seating.
FRIDAY 7/8
8pm- James Labrosse
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- Tim Haufe
Genre: Indie/Folk/Acoustic
For fans of: Elliott Smith, Jeff Buckley, Daniel Rossen, 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. 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=C3qfi82iBb0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9to2sEdoqMg
10pm- Tattoo Money
Genre: Indie Rock/Hip-hop
For fans of: Cold War Kids, Childish Gambino, Black Keys, TV on the Radio
Tales of Relationships set the the soundtrack and 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
11pm- 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.
"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
"Dawn contributes heavy Afro-Caribbean licks on congas, bongós and Brazilian caixa as a partial list...and it's no amateur hour..." - Jenny Lazar, GO NYC Magazine
"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
"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,
"[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
SATURDAY 7/9
4pm-DRINK & DRAW!
Admission price is $10. Still the cheapest drink and draw around! :)
6pm-Doctor Who pub trivia w/ special guest Simon Fraser, Doctor Who comic artist!
Celebrate the third annual Doctor Who Comics Day right: with drinks, trivia, cosplay and prizes at the best bar with a TARDIS in the galaxy -- Brooklyn's The Way Station. Special guest Simon Fraser, artist of the 11th Doctor comic, will be on hand to sign any of his comics you care to bring. You can win Doctor Who comics, toys, posters and more (courtesy of Titan Comics) by teaming up with other fans to answer trivia questions about all the Doctors on Titan's roster (that's Doctors 4, 8, and 9-12). You don't need to know the comics to have a chance at winning, as long as you're a fan of the TV series you're set! Come in Doctor Who themed cosplay for a chance at a special prize! Hosted by Edie Nugent!
8pm- Hamin Reed
Genre: Acoustic
For fans of: Elliott Smith, Tool
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- Annie Pichan
Genre: Jazz/Soul/Funk/Pop
For fans of: Sia, St. Vincent, Annie Lennox
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