The Way Station
21+ all the time (it is a bar after all)
$5 donation strongly suggested for all events unless otherwise indicated.
TUESDAY 8/30
7pm- Runson Willis III
Genre: Experimental Blues, World
For fans of: Sounds for the soul
Music is the sound. Runson is a multifaceted embodiment of poetry in motion. With an ambient mix of blues, rock bassa and world music styles, hoping always to be a vessel of sounds for the soul. Runson strives to make art that touches the spirit with the grace of creation and inspiration. He makes music for the people.
https://www.facebook.com/runson.willis1/?ref=page_internal
https://soundcloud.com/runningwill
http://www.culturalweekly.com/young-old-man-warriors-prayer/
http://youngoldmanmusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csKOHoQCdA4
8pm- BYRN
Genre: Electropop
For fans of: BANKS, FKA Twigs, Selena Gomez, Florence and the Machine
Sultry electropop with a hint of R&B influence.
www.byrnmusic.com
https://soundcloud.com/byrnofficial
https://www.facebook.com/iambyrn
9pm- Stephanie Rooker & Ben Tyree
Genre: Soul, Jazz, Funk
For fans of: Tuck & Patti, Joni Mitchell, Erykah Badu, Patty Griffin, Jimi Hendrix, John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth
Stephanie Rooker’s soul-shaking sounds range from saucy R&B to innovatively revived funk to jazz-infused ballads. She delivers songs of personal and societal empowerment with a voice that is at once evocative & healing. Guitarist Ben Tyree is a performer and composer of virtuosic ability, infectious groove, and eclectic tastes. Born in Washington, DC and based in Brooklyn, he leads the abstract jazz-funk trio BT3 while expressing a more introspective side on his classically-influenced solo debut, Thoughtform Variations. That versatility has led to work with artists as diverse as Vernon Reid, Valerie June, Elliot Sharp, Burnt Sugar and The Arkestra Chamber, to name a few.
“Potently intelligent, pensively psychedelic...What’s most impressive is how aware Rooker is. With her brooding, sometimes sultry, sometimes wounded voice, her lyrics draw just as deeply from conscious hip-hop as from classic soul and funk … brings back memories of acts like Sandra St. Victor back in the 90s." - delarue, Lucid Culture
“Rooker’s repertoire of songs, some channeling Mississippi blues, some channeling emotive rock vixens like Janis Joplin, some others channeling jazz songstresses like Nina Simone, and then the more nuanced of contemporary genre-bending artists like Meshell Ndegeocello, are all authentic expressions of who Rooker truly is. Rooker’s sojourn to Ghana, her formal jazz training, and her reverence for hip-hop are authentic to her experience as a singer/song-writer.” - Boyuan Gao, The Revivalist/Okayplayer.com
stephanierooker.com
youtube.com/lilmissrooker
bentyree.net
youtube.com/bentyree
10pm- The Healing
Genre: Soul, Hip Hop
For fans of: Jimi Hendrix, The Roots, Radiohead, Miles Davis, Kendrick Lamar, Gentai Kaijo
Music is The Healing. The Healing will be a jam session of sorts where artists (poets, musicians, songwriters) can come together to create freely, without worrying about confines of what music should be. The house band, the Travelers (www.thetravelers.nyc) will be welcoming musicians to create with us, onstage, in communion.
“The entire sound straddles the fence between rock-soul, fusion jazz, and indie rock” - Shaine Freeman, The Miews
www.thetravelers.nyc
WEDNESDAY 8/31
8pm- Rascals & Rogues
Genre: Ren Rock, Celtic, Folk
For fans of: Great Big Sea, Flogging Molly, The Pogues, Enter The Haggis
Rascals & Rogues is the New York Renaissance Faire's "house boy band" formed in 2012 by members of the performance cast. These professional improv actors bring a unique brand of unpredictable shenanigans to every set and no two shows are ever the same!
www.facebook.com/rascalsandroguesnyrf
9pm- Three Pints Shy
Genre: Irish Rock
For fans of: Black 47, The Pogues, U2
https://www.facebook.com/Three-Pints-Shy-28211954151/
10pm- Free Advice
Genre: Folk Rock
For fans of: Bob Dylan, Fleet Foxes, Lucius, Father John Misty, Blake Mills
Ben, Bailey, and Travis make up the unholy trinity, Free Advice: an acoustic band from Bushwick composed of super-friends, people that spend way too much time together. They made a record, but it sold out. They tried to tour, but they got lost. They guarantee (even if you are socially awkward) their original songs "will make you'll feel like you never left home."
https://freeadvice.bandcamp.com/track/beckoning-of-day
freeadviceband.tumblr.com
11pm- Carissa and The Voodoo Lilies
Genre: Soul, R&B
For fans of: Hiatus Kaiyote, Billie Holliday, Fiona Apple
This music is sultry, it's got blues and feelings of oldies meets indie. Somewhere in between the West Coast, Brooklyn, and Salvador da Bahia, Carissa got this sound. And then it got funked up with slap happy bass, jazz keys, and astrobeats. Groovy and juicy.
matsushimamusic.com
IG: @tiny_woman
soundcloud.com/carissa-matsushima
THURSDAY 9/1
Doors at 8:30. Show at 9:00
It's Wasabassco's monthly first-Thursday show at Brooklyn's famous Bar With The TARDIS. It's just too damned hot, so we'll be bringing the sultriness as only Wasabassco knows how.
Starring Nasty Canasta, Luna TikTok, Mala Morrigan, Sydni Deveraux, and Tiger Bay. 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 9/2
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- 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- People Skills
Genre: Rock
For fans of: The Who, Nirvana, Blind Faith, No Doubt, Cream, Ween, Sly and the Family Stone, Weezer
People Skills are a psychedelic pop rock trio from Brentwood, New Hampshire. They have been shredding the East Coast for more than five years, thrilling fans with their soaring, melodic riff-rock pop. The group consists of guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chelsea Paolini; her brother, drummer Andrew Paolini; and bassist/vocalist Greg Baldi. Their catchy, energetic songs feature precise, dramatic musicianship and effortless cohesion.
“Paolini and the rest of the band are supremely confident musicians. It’s a hard-earned confidence—in the last three years, People Skills have become regular fixtures on the Seacoast scene, playing everywhere and anywhere they can. In a genre characterized by short, catchy songs, People Skills aren’t afraid to indulge in long solos...“People Are People Too” never feels boring, though—the hooks in each song are strong and will keep you coming back for another listen, and another, and so on.” - Larry Clow, The Wire
“Their music flows so well, it feels very natural and effortless, which is obviously not only a product of their talent, but also of how well they know each other.” - Heather Moreau, Seacoast Online
peopleskillsmusic.com
peopleskillsnh.bandcamp.com
11pm- Mike O'Malley and 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.
http://www.mikeomalleymusic.com/
SATURDAY 9/3
8pm- 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
9pm- 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
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 9/4
4pm - Moving Pictures: Anniversary movies-2006
This month, we look at movies released in anniversary years. Can you believe 10 years ago is still well into the 2000's? So many great movies were released this year - it was hard to pick just two. We're starting with The Prestige, which won the "magic war" with The Illusionist (I fell asleep during the latter and didn't miss a thing!) We finish up with Casino Royale, the movie that proved that a gritty blond could play 007.
10pm - Nerdeoke! Hosted by Joe Rude of the Kings of Karaoke!
MONDAY 9/5
8pm-Queerious Trivia
Hosted by Ms Quizzle, Queerious Trivia is a monthly trivia night that caters to LGBTQIA and Queer identified people. It runs about 1.5-2 hours long and includes prizes, interactive games and two rounds of questions centered on a general theme. This event hopes to contribute to building community among the large number of queer identified people living in and near the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Stay for the DJ dance after-party.
TUESDAY 9/6
8pm- Tom DiMenna
Genre: Folk-Rock
For fans of: Chris Smither, Bert Jansch, Cat Stevens
Tom DiMenna is a local singer/songwriter and a devout disciple of Chris Smither. His guitar is an old, acoustic Yamaha from the 1970s that his brother said was a good guitar and he believed him. The salesman at the store added, "Elliot Smith used to play these," and he also believed that. Joining him is Dan Kleederman on electric baritone.
"There goes Tom DiMenna, the best there ever was to play this game." - Roy Hobbs, New York Knights
www.tomdimenna.reverbnation.com
www.facebook.com/tellysavalaslive
https://vimeo.com/180323286
9pm- TBD
10pm- TBD
11pm- Der Drazil
Genre: Electro/Synth Pop/Darkwave
For fans of: Depeche Mode, Washed Out, Sisters Of Mercy, Massive Attack, Skinny Puppy
A synthetic mix of atmospheres designed to take you on a journey through the dark neon.
“Deeply rooted in the experimental electronic sounds of the 1980s, with influences as clear as Depeche Mode and as vast as Vangelis, it's hard to believe Der Drazil formed in a garage in the suburbs of Pasadena. Weaving elements of synth pop, darkwave, and EDM, Steve Mitchell has found his sound that is at times minimal and moody, yet always catchy as hell, proving that the 80s isn't just a decade, it's a genre." - Daniel Sukara "HipStar Zine"
http://www.soundcloud.com/derdrazil
WEDNESDAY 9/7
8pm- Gustaf Axel
Genre: Singer Songwriter
For fans of: Troubadours
www.goodbyemotel.com
9pm- 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
10pm- 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.co
11pm- David Kay
Genre: Experimental Pop
For fans of: Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, The Velvet Underground
David Kay is an artist that encompasses the past, present and future of Experimental Pop. The German-born singer, songwriter and musician blends the very best of raw vocals, unexpected chord changes and gorgeous, hypnotic melodies all in one pure package. Prepare to be enraptured and transformed by this musical experience. Kay’s latest album Rain on Me provides the perfect ethereal soundtrack for the lives of all its listeners.
http://david-kay.bandcamp.com/
THURSDAY 9/8
8pm- Kristen Tivey
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Kristen is from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, but she lives in Brooklyn now. She plays guitar and sings at the same time. Also sometimes she plays piano too.
www.kristentiveymusic.com
9pm- Runson Willis III
Genre: Experimental Blues, World
For fans of: Sounds for the soul
Music is the sound. Runsonn is a multifasited embodiment of poetry in motion. With an ambient mix of blues, rock bassa and world music styles, hoping always to be vessels of sounds for the soul. Runson thrives to make art that touches the spirit with the grace of creation and inspiration. He makes music for the people.
https://www.facebook.com/runson.willis1/?ref=page_internal
https://soundcloud.com/runningwill
http://www.culturalweekly.com/young-old-man-warriors-prayer/
http://youngoldmanmusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csKOHoQCdA4
10pm- Viva
Genre: Rock
For fans of: Chryssie Hynde, Jimi Hendrix
Viva plays guitar like a flaming sword, a screaming train, a ringing bell, and a scratching chicken. She sings like if Freddy Mercury had been a woman. She's played everywhere from Bonnaroo to Monterey Jazz Fest, and been featured in Guitar Player Magazine.
“The love child of Little Richard and Joan Jett” - The Aquarian
www.electricviva.com
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 9/9
8pm- Trochee Trochee
Genre: Indie Rock
For Fans of: Drive-By Truckers, Waxahatchee, R.E.M., Old Table, The Mountain Goats
To our best estimation, Trochee Trochee uses cascading, distorted guitar hooks and detailed storytelling to discuss domestic cross-country travel, the efficacy of writing songs about past lovers and drug experiences, and being raised Catholic. We recently released an album called Stress, Unstress. Later this year, we will be releasing a cassette EP called Nightfall which deals expressly with Halloween, and a second full-length called Vigil On, Swan. Both future releases reflect our lead singer’s ongoing and transparent attempt to turn Trochee Trochee into a country band.
trocheetrochee.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/trocheetrochee
twitter.com/trocheetrochee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE4i3kY3n8E
Official music video for “(Don’t Fear) The Hurricane”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5mwskyB-iM
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- 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 9/10
3:30 Drink and Draw
8pm- The Jazz Thieves
Genre: Jazz, Rock
For fans of: Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits, Sufjan Stevens, Bjork
The Jazz Thieves are a group of jazz musicians from Brooklyn, NY. Their music "steals" elements from other different styles of music and brings them to jazz. Like true thieves, they improvise while sticking to a plan, and rely on a "certain set of skills" to help them make music. The band features the dynamic vocalist Matt Robbins, in addition to Ayumi Ishito on sax, Garrett Manley on guitar, Carter Bales on drums, and John Gray, the leader of The Jazz Thieves, on bass.
www.jazzthieves.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/johngray17
9pm- New Manhattan
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