The Way Station
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MONDAY 9/26
8pm- Wax-Stories on Vinyl
Studies show that watching debates never changes anyone's mind about anything, ever, so skip the drama and come hear folks tell true stories (for a change.) This Monday's lineup: Pat Atwell, Mark Pagan, Erika McGrath and YOU! We always have spots for folks who come in with shiny vinyl and a burning desire to tell a story about a song. Then you can learn about what happened in the debate the next day, filtered through other people's opinions on Facebook...just like a real American!
TUESDAY 9/27
8pm- Vienna D’Amato Hall
Genre: Alternative Rock/Acoustic
For fans of: PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple, Laura Marling, Leonard Cohen
Vienna D’Amato Hall is an American/Canadian/European singer-songwriter. She began her musical career in New York City where she self-released her debut album, “It’s What the Dog Saw” (2015). Vienna incorporates electric elements into her sound, resulting in bold and lyrical story telling. Her new album will be showcased at The Way Station(!), a pre-cursor to the June 1 release!
“Like Leonard Cohen, and with a depth that places her in the same realm, Vienna D’Amato Hall makes continual allusion to the ancient spiritual traditions.”
“Given D’Amato’s recent entry into songwriting, this is a subliminal and enchanting first album, one that shows only the tip of the iceberg of a gifted and blessed artist.”
www.viennadamatohall.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI8ejycCY1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0kkN3h3Vfo
9pm- Baloonatic
Genre: Rock and Soul
For fans of: Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Grateful Dead, Bill Withers, Ray LaMontaigne, Janis Joplin
Rock and Roll remains free, even as the world willingly shackles itself to more and more bullshit. Baloonatic brings the dance of love and freedom straight to your heart, like a cannonball.
“Tucker is bloody good at almost anything he touches. 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
“You’ll find yourself immersed in Elijah’s songs to the point where you’ll mentally play them as the background music to your very own life story.” - Siobhan Chapman, www.indiemunity.com
www.elijahtucker.com/videos
www.elijahtucker.com/listen
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 9/28
8pm- Cat Pedini
Genre: Nerd Rock
For fans of: Amanda Palmer, David Bowie, The Monkees, Johnny Karate
Cat Pedini is an actor, a musician, a cosplayer, and a general nuisance. She and her ukulele have charmed the collective socks off of LI Who and LI Geek (as the house band, no less), ReGeneration Who, Wicked Faire, and The Way Station. You can find her on YouTube and Instagram as deadlightsgirl.
“Cat kicks more ass than an ass-kicking machine on Ass-Kicking Day in Ass Town.” - Dr. Andy Lange, Circuit Six
https://www.facebook.com/deadlightsgirl?fref=ts
9pm- Divining Rod
Genre: Folk
For fans of: Pentangle, Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Stephen Stills, Manassas, Bert Jansch
A veteran of the New York and Baltimore music scenes, Miyuki Furtado branches out musically with his latest work as psych-folk explorer, Divining Rod. The band creates dense sonic collages of frenzied drums & explosive guitar. Songs steeped in 60's British Folk & 70s US folk rock are fused with psych drones resulting in a heady mix of melodic songwriting and left turn experimental arrangements.
"OK, it’s honesty time. Though we can mostly all agree that NYC, with the emergence of Brooklyn DIYs and the ability of the internet to stream albums to LA A&Rs faster than you can say Best New Music®©™, has once again become America’s preeminent music mating pit, the city’s folk scene has remained comparatively infantile (not so much in quality as development). Gotham gig vet Miyuki Furtado’s newest project, Divining Rod, however, is exactly the kind of band that could kickstart an urban folk movement in the already flannelled and bearded bastions of Brooklyn." - My Social List
http://diviningrod.bandcamp.com/
http://diviningrod.bandcamp.com/album/ep
https://www.facebook.com/diviningrod
https://twitter.com/Divining_Rod
https://soundcloud.com/divining-rod
http://www.mobtownstudios.com/projects/divining-rod-bsides/
10pm- Talay
Genre: Power Pop, Indie-Rock
For fans of: Weezer, Blink 182, Fountains of Wayne, The Front Bottoms
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Megan Talay plays punchy power-pop that draws comparisons to 90's favorites like No Doubt, Blink 182, and Third Eye Blind. Her songs engage audiences with lyrics that are equally cleaver, emotionally vulnerable, and even biting at times. Talay has also won praise for her lead guitar work, stretching out into wah-inflected, blues-influenced solos over the band’s tight rhythm section.
“Memorable melody lines, tight harmonies, and passionate, powerful vocals” - Bruce Figler, 107.1 The Peak
“From the fantastic guitar to the detailed and thought provoking lyrics…this is a release that stands out from a lot of things I've listened to this year.” - Backseat Mafia
http://www.talaymusic.com
11pm- 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
THURSDAY 9/29
7pm- Astronomy on Tap: The Moon
Join Astronomy on Tap NYC as we celebrate the International Observe the Moon Night - http://observethemoonnight.org/!
Hosts Demitri Muna, Irene Pease (the Friendly Neighborhood Astronomer), plus host/presenters Summer and Brian bring you an evening about the Moon. We promise astrotainment, a lunar game, and a whole box of prizes to give away donated by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter!!!
Speakers for the evening:
1) Brian Levine, AoT/AMNH - Voyage to the Moon
2) Howard Fink, Amateur Astronomers Association of New York - Modeling the Moon
3) Zephyr Penoyre, Columbia U - How to Stage the Moon Landings
4) Summer Ash, AoT/Columbia - The Inconstant Moon
10pm- 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 9/30
8pm- 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
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- SweetPro
Genre: Jazz
For fans of: Jazz Messengers, Charles Mingus, Thelonius Monk
An eclectic and fun mix of jazz and blues from the musicians who make the music for Louis CK’s television series Louie on FX. Based in Brooklyn, NY, SweetPro is a group of musicians and friends who compose, record, and perform original music for film and television.
“...one of the best, coolest, hippest, most original soundtracks on TV.” - The Times Picayune
“...as much as Louis CK’s comedy tickles the senses, so does the show’s music, which ranges from jazz to bebop to rock and classical inspired compositions…” - The Hollywood Reporter
www.sweetpromusic.com
SATURDAY 10/1
3pm - Netflix: Marvel's Luke Cage Premiere Screening
Marvel fans like it raw, and it doesn't get rawer than Marvel's Netflix series, and Luke Cage promises to be no exception. Join us in watching the first three episodes the day after they're released.
RSVP, ASAP and let us know if you're coming -- RSVP Link
Luke Cage Trailer
8pm- Kingdom Jasmine
Genre: Folk, Americana
For fans of: Wilco, Ryan Adams, The Punch Brothers
Kingdom Jasmine is an American folk band consisting of Josh Turner, Carson McKee, and Bob Barrick. The group's music is inspired by a wide range of styles including traditional folk, classic rock n' roll, country, and jazz. Kingdom Jasmine's debut record follows years of combined success on Turner's acclaimed YouTube channel. The trio is currently based out of Brooklyn, New York.
www.kingdomjasmine.com
9pm- The 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
10pm- Ben Clark & the Long Shadows
Genre: Acoustic, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues
For fans of: Dave Matthews Band, Punch Brothers, Jeff Buckley, Ra Ra Riot, Martin Sexton
Ben Clark hails from Floyds Knobs, Indiana and leads the Long Shadows, a set of freelance musicians collaborating in his compositions. The lineup will include Ben Clark on guitar/vocal, Nick Rapley on drums, Joe Young on guitar, and Sean Muzzi on bass.
twitter @BLCOfficial
soundcloud.com/blcofficial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNSGUW2NZ1g&feature=youtube_gdata_player
SUNDAY 10/2
4pm- Moving Pictures: Gene Wilder movies
Let's face it - Gene Wilder made a huge impact on all our lives. Let's celebrate his life by showing a couple of his many, many great movies. We start with The Producers. Racists and Hitler hippies. Broadway and people who want to lose. Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel. You can't go wrong! We end with Blazing Saddles, where Wilder gets redemption by sticking up for a minority! If only everyone did that nowadays...
10pm - Nerdeoke! Hosted by Joe Rude of the Kings of Karaoke!
MONDAY 10/3
8pm- Queerious Trivia
Hosted by Ms Quizzle, Queerious Trivia is a monthly queer themed trivia night (for everyone!).
At QUEERIOUS TRIVIA you can expect:
Beers//Drink Specials//Themed Cocktails//Sweet Tunes//Post Trivia Dance Party//Queerdos//Curious Cuties//Performances//Games//Raffles//Community//A Tardis//Prizes//
$5 Suggested Donation!
QUEERIOUS Trivia Page:
https://www.facebook.com/Queerious-Trivia-Night-168880453517816/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
TUESDAY 10/4
8pm- Gustaf Axel
Genre: Singer songwriter
For fans of: Troubadours
www.goodbyemotel.com
9pm- Lijie
Genre: Folk, Rock, Soul, Pop
A mix of dirty Pop, Rock and Soul, Lijie’s music is a blend of smooth soulful vocals, electric guitar, and melodic pop hooks.
“(The Music Maker is an) …easy-listening, ambitious effort that demonstrates both here impressive vocal range and disciplined focus on her own ideas…” – Seattle Weekly
“She is a devoted, passionate and extremely talented singer/songwriter and musician…” -
FOX 25/MyFoxBoston.com
iamLijie.com
youtube.com/lijie
10pm- Rashmi Singh
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. Her CD of all original songs called PUZZLE was recently released.
"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
11pm- TBD
WEDNESDAY 10/5
8pm- Comicon Dr Who Trivia and Contest
THURSDAY 10/6
Doors at 8:30pm and Show at 9:00pm
Wasabassco Thursdays at The Way Station
On the first Thursday of every month we're at The Way Station, Brooklyn's famous Bar With The TARDIS
The best in Brooklyn Burlesque featuring a rotating lineup of Wasabassco favorites, new performers, and special guests. October 6 features your hosts: Sapphire Jones and Nasty Canasta, plus Delysia LaChatte, Penny Wren, special guest Sweetpea, and Mala Morrigan.
$20 Reserved seating (guaranteed reserved seat held until showtime. Limited to 30) TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE.
$15 GA at the door (mixed bar seating and standing)
FRIDAY 10/7
8pm- Azro Cady
Genre: Rock and Roll
For fans of: McClintock Sphere, Richard Katz. Smiling Jack Ebbets
Harry Smith on milk.
"These guys make great songs fly and train dreams come true.”- Robbie Leaver, BIRDTHROWER
www.azrocady.com
9pm- Kat Blackwood
Genre: Americana/Country/60s Acid Jazz & Doowop
For fans of: Norah Jones, June Carter, Billie Holiday, Mary Chapin Carpenter.
I grew up being heavily influenced by big band voices like Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fizgerland, while simultaneously listening to Johnny Cash & June Carter, Stevie Nicks, and Jefferson Airplane, led by the incomparable Grace Slick. I definitely think you can hear the effect of those influences in my music. I don't write anything exceedingly complicated or complex, but what I do write is human and relatable. I put everything out there and I don't apologize for it. So far, people seem to dig it.
"Kat Blackwood's voice is like a choir of 1,000 angels." - Lady Kiwi
"It's like Norah Jones and Adele had a love child." - SICTV
"I feel better about life having listened to 'Rise.'" - Feed the Arts
"She's the best unsigned artist I've ever heard." - Chris Young, Producer
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=plbFj3wA_wA
Facebook.com/katblackwoodmusic
soundcloud.com/Kat-Blackwood
10pm- Dolphins Don't Love
Genre: Wavegaze Rock and Roll
For fans of: Grinderman/Nick Cave, David Bowie, Velvet Underground, Magnetic Fields
Waves of spacey and atmospheric rock and roll. The ocean’s not your friend. Features members of post-apocalyptic sci-fi rock band: The Sky Captains of Industry.
“Ever concerned with the complex and often underconsidered relationships between man and woman, humanity and nature, and the ego and eternity.... recommended for all sad bastards and science geeks alike.” - Fabricoh Magazine
https://youtu.be/uVy0rBHnqq8?list=UUzMSiYV4kQQYHD7diTxUZdA
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 10/8
8pm- TBD
9pm- 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 singalongs and dancing wherever they go. Their ecstatic, cathartic live show is a throwback to the wild thrills of early punk rock, but with lyrical intensity and melodic heights rarely found in its modern iterations. Their vibrant and aggressive debut album, Born Strange, was released in 2012. SEVEN, a geeky glam-rock concept album lovingly based on George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, is their second release. Like the source material, it’s searingly emotional and seriously epic.
“Introspective but tough as nails, Haley Bowery is a fiery frontwoman who has a tight as hell backing group in the Manimals to match her passion. Channeling the steady churn of new wave but with a hard rock level aggression… the Manimals are a gripping band.” - Jingle Punks
“Tunefully unpretentious, fist-pumping four-on-the-floor glam-flavored rock… [with an] entertaining, charismatic nouveau-glamrock singer.” - New York Music Daily
www.manimals.band
10pm- TBD
11pm TBD
SUNDAY 10/9
4pm - Moving Pictures: Halloween month!
It's that time of year to play dress up! We start the month with one of the most iconic 'regular guy plays dress up' heroes - Batman. Christopher Nolan does Batman right in 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight'. Need I say more?
10pm - Nerdeoke! Hosted by Joe Rude of the Kings of Karaoke!
MONDAY 10/10
Surprise Entertainment Monday!!
TUESDAY 10/11
7pm - Sexology On Tap:Sex and Death
Ready for some science before Halloween?
October’s Sex on Tap will be diving straight to the grave with Sex and Death. See where the beginning of life and the end meet with two guest speakers: author, journalist and macabre enthusiast Christine Colby will return with new true stories of death and sex while NEW speaker archaeologist Marissa Gamliel will get gory with birth control in the ancient world.
Bring your spoooookiest pick up line and win stuff!
WEDNESDAY 10/12
8pm- Marc Delgado
Genre: Alt-Rock/Americana/Folk
For fans of: R.E.M/Son Volt/Bob Dylan/Pavement/Grant Lee Buffalo
Marc Delgado’s songs are eclectic and unexpected and deal with characters trying to make sense of the American landscape.
www.marcxdelgado.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wounded-Knee/1468212120082062
http://www.reverbnation.com/musician/344501
9pm- The Darkest Timeline
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