The Way Station
21+ all the time (it is a bar after all)
$5 donation strongly suggested for all events unless otherwise indicated.
MONDAY 1/9
8pm- Queerious Trivia
Comes roaring into 2017 like a livid f$#king jaguar with "How Queer!", our January Edition! The theme is old hollywood, tap shoes, dandies and dames, serenades, slapstick, lipstick and good old fashioned glamour because really, it doesn't get much queerer! Featuring a very very special guest performer, Olive d'Nightlife!!!
Per usual you can expect $4 Draft beers, the best themed cocktails you could ever hope to buy for $7, crowds of cute curious queers, your ever loving host Ms Quizzle, and of course, more dapper and delicious prizes than you can shake a stick at!
BLACK TIE/THEMED ATTIRE encouraged! Everyone loves an excuse to dress up. Everyone, get them ties out and heels on because sipping a martini and being a smart-ass is so much more fun that way.
(**NOTE! Usually Queerious occurs on the first Monday of the month! But THIS Queerious is on the SECOND monday (Jan 9th) because we are not silly enough to do it January 2nd I mean come on now.**)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1686651248291804/
TUESDAY 1/10
8pm- Jonathan Isaac Hagan
Genre: Singer Songwriter, Plagiarizer
For fans of: Citizen Cope, John Legend, Amy Winehouse
A soulful blend of jazz and rock. Lead singer of Brooklyn-based band, the Travelers, Jonathan Isaac Hagen's sultry voice and passionate emotion will tickle your heartstrings.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EZD8r44msYg
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m38YYvDxRJ4
9pm- Dick Valentine
Genre: Solo Acoustic
For fans of: I am the lead singer of Electric Six. But you could say I have some Roky Erikson, Tom Waits, Talking Heads in me.
Dick Valentine is best known as the frontman for Electric Six, but in the last few years he has been known to play solo acoustic sets both in the US and the UK. He has two solo albums, “Destroy The Children” and “Halloween Fingers” and his set consists of a healthy mix of songs from those albums as well as Electric Six songs done acoustically. Requests are taken, drinks are consumed, and occasionally audience members can come up and sing backing vocals. Though originally from Detroit, Valentine has lived in Prospect Heights for 7 years and is excited about being able to walk 2 blocks to his gig at The Way Station. Valentine is available for private parties, religious ceremonies and also charges a lofty consulting fee in his role as a private consultant.
“With many absurd lyrics and heartfelt, but rigorous acoustic guitar playing, this is a frontman’s acoustic set at its best” - The Yorker (York, UK)
“(Valentine) prefers not to think about it. Why push genius, anyway?” - QRO Magazine
electricsix.com
https://www.facebook.com/dick.valentine.7
10pm- 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
WEDNESDAY 1/11
8pm- Jake Levine
Genre: Folk
For fans of: Angel Olsen, Elliot Smith, Hank Williams, Michael Hurley
Music based on the greats of 50s and 60s folk and rock along with elements from the modern kings and queens such as PORCHES. and Angel Olsen.
http://www.jakelevinemusic.com/
https://soundcloud.com/j_ake_le_vine
9pm- Phil Cohen
Genre: Folk Rock
For fans of: Bright Eyes, Lumineers, Bob Dylan
A seamless blend of folk rock, country, indie, and blue grass with attention to unique and thoughtful lyrics.
philcohenmusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1VGs8-hSNg
philcohen.bandcamp.com
10pm- ALONE
Genre: Funk, Soul, R&B
For fans of: Prince. Sade, Bettye Lavette, Alabama Shakes
Brooklyn-based singer songwriter Alone writes, composes and produces funky, emotional, sexy songs. Inspired by Gospel, Blues and oldskool R&B, Alone serves up a future-throwback sound beautifully supported by his talented live band, Togetha.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoLVsTQLNDFUI76seH8WFg
https://soundcloud.com/alonecomesalive
11pm- Arjun
Genre: Instrumental Rock
For fans of: Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, Charlie Hunter
ARJUN, the three-piece instrumental band from New York, has been trailblazing their own hybrid of rock and improvisational jazz since 2003. Made up of Eddie Arjun Peters (guitar), Lamar Myers (drums), and Andre Lyles (bass), ARJUN fuses the power of rock with improvisational alternative jazz, resulting in a delicate balance of intricately crafted melodies backed by powerhouse musicianship.
“ARJUN has truly developed an eargasmic experience that is likely to place the band among some of the greatest performers of our time.” – G&S
“The combo of a solid and expressive rhythm section in the form of Myers and Lyles and the artistic vision and technical prowess of Peters come together to create a very unique listening experience.” – Windslow Review
http://arjunmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ARJUNmusiclive
http://instagram.com/arjunmusic
https://twitter.com/arjunmusic
THURSDAY 1/12
8pm- Joshua Curry
Genre: Surf, Rock
For fans of: The Pixies, Robert Pollard, Nirvana
Super Capsule is the culmination of Josh Curry’s many bedroom recordings and demos. His solo set features a re-imagined, more intimate version of the band’s latest EP, Macabrelabra, as well as brand new material.
“Super Capsule [mixes] various rock subgenres into a fresh cocktail, proving that there are still new nuances to find... Smart and quietly impassioned.” - IDIOTEQ
https://www.facebook.com/supercapsule/
https://supercapsule.bandcamp.com/
9pm- 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
10pm- Blame Mercury
Genre: Alternative Rock
For fans of: PJ Harvey, The Breeders, She Keeps Bees, Heartless Bastards
Rock and Roll emotional catharsis. Four piece rock band. Formed to funnel anger, frustration and sadness through drums and electric guitars. Battling atrophy and arrogance. Transcendence through acknowledgement. Some sad songs too.
blamemercury.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/blamemercurynyc
11pm- Weiler
Genre: Rock and Roll
For fans of: Cream, Black Keys, Grateful Dead, Sublime
A garage rock distillation of original upbeat tunes and covers. Brian Follweiler started out as a busker in Washington Square and Central Park, solo or with ad hoc ensembles. From there it’s become an electric band, playing venues around the city like Sidewalk Cafe, National Underground, and Fontana’s. Weiler’s debut album “Creatures of the Northeast” is available on iTunes, Amazon Music, and Google Play.
“We celebrate the spirit of these unique performers who have chosen the street as their stage and make up this culture. Meet Brian Follweiler, New York City busker and songwriter. For his first two years, after arriving in NYC, he supported himself solely as a musical busker.” - Heather Jacks, The Noise Beneath the Apple
www.facebook.com/weilernyc
www.soundcloud.com/weilernyc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9pMCeMI14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k44TZ7lQehc
FRIDAY 1/13
8pm- 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
9pm- Eskimo Wave
Genre: Indie/Alt Rock
For fans of: Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon, Cage The Elephant
Eskimo Wave is an Alternative Indie Rock band from Central PA. Members Alex Hilliard, Grant Goldsworthy, Ally Phenicie and Daniel Joseph come together to create irresistible hooks, solid grooves and infectious melodies. Anchored by polished songwriting and Pop sensibility, their music forays into psychedelic side roads and post-Rock angst. With an album in production, a live show not to be missed, and a YouTube web series teetering on the edge of viral, Eskimo Wave is an exciting up-and-coming band to watch.
“Eskimo Wave is a small tribe of creative geniuses who are setting the standard for local bands, and are well on their way to much more. Their sound is unique and representative of what this generation needs to push music forward.” - Blayne Waterloo, Fly Magazine
www.facebook.com/eskimowave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf7NOwBH984
www.soundcloud.com/eskimo-wave
10pm- 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
11pm- 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
SATURDAY 1/14
3:30pm- Drink & 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- The Morning Sea
Genre: Pop, Americana
For fans of: Rock n’ Roll, Whiskey, Night-time
The Morning Sea is an NYC-based indie-folk-blues-pop-rock n’ roll experience, founded by singer-songwriter Adam Cohen. Their debut EP, “Strange Captive”, was released in May 2014.
“A softly moving, seductive chamber-pop folk collective…one-half confessional late night crooner, and one-half whimsical wanderer…” - The Deli Magazine
http://themorningsea.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/themorningsea
www.twitter.com/themorningsea
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
SUNDAY 1/15
4pm- Moving Pictures: Sherlock
Hosted by Tiffany Knight! Sherlock is a crime drama television series based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, it stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson.
9pm- Nerdeoke
MONDAY 1/16
The Way Station is Closed for Maintenance! Will re-open on Tuesday!
TUESDAY 1/17
8pm- 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
9pm- Eric Nizgretsky
Genre: Rock
For fans of: Bombay Bicycle Club, Bon Iver
Eric Nizgretsky fuses the organized chaos of acts like The Walkmen with Brit-pop sensibilities a la Alex Turner, making subtle nods to new wave acts like New Order in the process.
"[Eric has] honed in on a blend of new wave and pop that is all their own." - Billboard
"A garage-rock-pop good time -- think early Virgins meets Phoenix." - Noisey
https://soundcloud.com/sinsoftheloosebuttons/milk-roses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDXxKRtLN-A
10pm- The Healing
Genre: Soul, Hip Hop
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