2016-09-20

The Way Station

21+ all the time (it is a bar after all)

$5 donation strongly suggested for all events unless otherwise indicated.

TUESDAY 9/20

8pm- Tripeg Lobo



A Dog's Life: Songs about Animals

https://www.facebook.com/events/1747160818880165/

10pm- 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

11pm- At the Moment


Genre: Indie Pop
For fans of: Elvis Costello, Neil Finn, Lyle Lovett, Buddy Holly

AT THE MOMENT is the latest band from NYC based songwriter, Daniel Stampfel (The Inevitable Breakups/The Skastafarians). With a sound that is all at once jangly, rocking, lovesick and hopeful, the band features accomplished NYC musicians Dave Van Epp (lead guitar), Emma DeCorsey (backing vocals), Turner Stough (bass), and Matt James (drums).   Their debut Monte Carlo EP presents some of the best songs of Stampfel’s career — stripped of the boundaries of genre or expectations, they strongly stand alone, each an endlessly catchy hook wrapped in an expertly played rock song.  Look for a new LP in the Summer of 2016

“AT THE MOMENT works a catchy area between the Jayhawks at their most cosmopolitan, the Raspberries at their most melodic and Big Star at their most focused, with a more propulsive, rhythmic drive than any of those bands.” - New York Music Daily

“…winsome songs, each with perfectly crafted hooks and ringing guitars.” - BrooklynRocks

www.atthemomentmusic.com
http://www.atthemomentmusic.com/videos
http://www.atthemomentmusic.com/monte-carlo-ep

WEDNESDAY 9/21

8pm- Richard Bryant

Genre: Singer Songwriter
For fans of: Cash, Dylan, Waits, Earle, Hank

The strumming, chugging (harmonica, that is) Mr. Bryant, joined by Jonathan Horn (guitar and vocals), Tuhina O’Connor (vocals) and Joel Darelius (bass and vocals) plans to range freely across the Great Anglo-American Songbook. The set will hi-light a couple of classic Marx Brothers tunes, and sample material from the early Beatles, Roy Orbison, REM, Eagles, Nina Simone, and the Jim Kweskin Jug band (in that order). Climb aboard!

soundcloud.com/#richard-97-2

9pm- Cancion Franklin

Genre: Americana, Country, Blues

For fans of: Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan, Lightning Hopkins

Unsigned, unasked and unapologetic, Cancion is a true DIY singer/songwriter. His songwriting ranges from outlaw country stylings and driving blues/rock raptures, to gorgeously vulnerable, raw, gentle music. He is often accompanied by Alex Whelan, on backup vocals and guitar, blending tight harmonies with a broken down home guitar attack.

www.cancionsito.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/cancion.franklin

10pm- Simon Benegas

Genre: Indie, Folk

For fans of: Bon Iver, Ben Howard, Iron & Wine, Cat Stevens, Sufjan Stevens, Jack Johnson.

Simon Benegas is a promising singer songwriter from Buenos Aires, Argentina. His unique sound combines simple melodies with energetic rhythm which allows the listener to dive

deep into a state of peaceful balance.

“His lyrics and chords reveal the organic simplicity of his roots and promote the sanity of mind and body.” - www.VOMB.com.ar

“Simon Benegas is a young man who takes you and brings you those intimate and warm songs that we are in much need of today.” - www.indiehoy.com

http://www.simonbenegas.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyuNG13j8QU

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5iQOHu8sM4pFTUw8OgtexD

11pm- Hestina

Genre: Soul-Folk

For fans of: First Aid Kit, Angel Olsen, Fleet Foxes, Lykke Li

These girls sing with attention-grabbing smoky blues voices. Classically sensual and burlesque. Their stripped-down, ukulele-dominated accompaniment invokes a misty post-rock dream-scape that offers an almost ironic contrast to the primal humanity of the vocals. Add to that, intensely personal lyrics and you get a band that is very hard to turn away from.

The word hestina is Latin for the genus of butterflies found in southeast Asia. There are fewer things in life more beautiful than a butterfly, a creature whose beauty is exhibited later in its life. Like the colorful, fluttering entity, New Orleans duo Hestina are emerging from the sheltered cocoon and being introduced to the music world by Autumn Tone. Their first single with the label is the stunning “Big Blue”. What sticks out on this delicate, gothic-folk tune are the harmonies of Kimberly Vice and Michelle Ausman, which gracefully move from lush and enchanting at the beginning before swelling into vocals that are earnest and urgent. It is a song about growing up and letting go, a song about saying goodbye.

There are no bells or whistles on this tune – just the simple strums of a mandolin, brush sweeps of a snare drum, an acoustic guitar, and a slight hum of a keyboard – and the simple arrangements only heighten the emotional power of the song.

"This week's Badass Chicks segment goes to New Orleans-based soul-folk duo SIRENS. This is long overdue, but they just did finally put a soundcloud up so I have something to link to. These girls sing with attention-grabbing smokey blues voices. Classically sensual and burlesque. And their stripped-down, ukelele-dominated accompaniment invokes a misty post-rock dream-scape that offers an almost ironic contrast to the primal humanity of the vocals. Add to that intensely personal lyrics and you get a band that is very hard to turn away from. Seriously, check them out." - Michael Kunz

http://www.hestinamusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/hestinamusic/

https://soundcloud.com/hestinamusic

THURSDAY 9/22

8pm- 25th Anniversary Tribute to Nirvana's groundbreaking Album Nevermind

Scheduled to perform:

Patricia Santos

Genre: Cello Rock, Singer Songwriter
For fans of:  Bessie Smith,, Gillian Welch, DeVotchKa

Patricia is a singing cellist (vocellist) who loves many musical styles and uses both traditional and new cello techniques to craft her songs and arrangements.  Particular loves are blues, rock, and folk styles, and getting a little weird.

“like drinking awesome through the ears” - Celestial Blue Music
“dark diverse cello rocker” - Lucid Culture

www.PatriciaSantos.com
www.FB.com/cellopatricia

Cancion Franklin

Genre: Americana, Country, Blues
For fans of: Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan, Lightning Hopkins

Unsigned, unasked and unapologetic, Cancion is a true DIY singer/songwriter. His songwriting ranges from outlaw country stylings and driving blues/rock raptures, to gorgeously vulnerable, raw, gentle music. He is often accompanied by Alex Whelan, on backup vocals and guitar, blending tight harmonies with a broken down home guitar attack.

www.cancionsito.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/cancion.franklin

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

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

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 with 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

10pm- The Nevermind Orchestra

Genre: Brass Band & Grunge
For fans of:  Nirvana, Bonerama, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band

The Nevermind Orchestra is the world’s only Nirvana brass band. We use the raw power of a New Orleans-style brass band to reinterpret the raw power of Nirvana. You won’t just hear power chords and rock beats (though you will), you won’t just hear traditional second line grooves (though you will), and you won’t just hear beautiful brass chorale arrangements (though, guess what, you will!). You will hear Nirvana in a way you’ve never heard before, and we guarantee you it will excite you just as much as Kurt, Dave, and Krist did back in the day.

“There's no shortage of Nirvana cover bands floating around but none are quite like the Nevermind Orchestra. Come as you are, and see what happens when Seattle grunge meets the New Orleans brass-band tradition.” - Derek Schwartz, Time Out New York

“If you have “mosh while someone plays a tuba” on your bucket list, this is the place to be.” - David Colon, Brokelyn

http://www.thenevermindorchestra.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/thenevermindorchestra
http://www.youtube.com/user/NevermindOrchestra
http://www.facebook.com/TheNevermindOrchestra

FRIDAY 9/23

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- A Valley Son

Genre: Rock

For fans of: Father John Misty and Band of Horses

90s shoegaze rock with a twang.

avalleyson.com

10pm- Zydeco Revelators

Genre: Zydeco

Raw accordion Louisiana zydeco delivered by a bunch of city slickers! Bayou flavor + East Coast hustle & bustle! THE REAL DEAL - Inspired by the country zydeco sounds of Boozoo Chavis & Geno Delafose. Honkin' accordion classics and peppy party originals are backed by a powerhouse rhythm section that improvises on a dime. As Featured in The Bergen Record & The Jersey Journal - Fresh off the main stage at Hoboken Art & Music Festival and Rutherford Multicultural Festival!

www.ZydecoRevelators.com

SATURDAY 9/24

4pm- Readers of the Lost Arc

8pm- Andi Rae & the Back River Bullies

Genre: Indie Country
For fans of: Madonna

Andi Rae Healy is an Indie-country singer songwriter from whom you can expect a high-energy, dance-inducing performance. Her debut album I Guess I Am a Sinner earned rave reviews for its deep melodicism, lush production, and its brutally honest and painfully heartfelt lyrics. Recently released If You Want to Be My Man is a hard-driving, boot-stomping effort (featuring live-in-the-studio performances by her crack band, the Back River Bullies) with hints of 90s rock and classic country.

"As impressive as indie gets...Healy clearly thinks like a mature artist, weaving images together into a thematic continuity that is ever-present yet subtle." - Barney Quick, IndieMusic.com

There is a dare in this music...Yes sir, this is one dangerous woman." - Mike Parker, BuddyHollywood.com

http://www.andirae.com/
https://soundcloud.com/msandirae
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daXUUv2XgVM

10pm- Orange Burn

Genre: Funk

For fans of: The Isley Brothers, Orgone, Parliament-Funkadelic, Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Chic, Tommy Bolin, Snarky Puppy

Orange Burn has a grand vision to make the most interesting funk music the world has ever heard. We play funk music and put jazz influence, prog influence and rock influence into that. We write catchy music that has groove, soul and sophistication. We’re a seven piece and our music features all of the members' talents.

facebook.com/OrangeBurnNYC
Soundcloud.com/OrangeBurn
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZFi5ja-OJYtvVTvgBRONg

SUNDAY 9/25

4pm- Moving Pictures: Anniversary movies 1976

This month, we look at movies released in anniversary years. I have to say, '76 wasn't a fantastic year (shut up, film snobs!) However, I happen to love the two movies we're showing this week. We start with Logan's Run, where if you born before last week's anniversary, you'd be hunted down and killed. Now doesn't that make you feel old? :) Our final movie of this theme is The Omen. Forget 6-6-06, join us for the '76 original. This movie was so good, I watched the sequels and liked them too! Come celebrate "the beginning of the end."

10pm - Nerdeoke!  Hosted by Joe Rude of the Kings of Karaoke!

MONDAY 9/26

8pm- Wax-Stories on Vinyl

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

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

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