<div>Sir Paul takes pride in giving their audience a taste of the incredible</div><div>catalogue of music produced by Paul McCartney of music produced by</div><div>Paul McCartney</div><div>Sir Paul features:</div><div>• Mike Green!on lead vocals, bass, piano and guitar</div><div>• Reggie Bell!on keyboards and vocals</div><div>• Edgar Betancourt!!on guitar, bass, and vocals</div><div>• Darren Gallagher!on guitar and vocals</div><div>• Wayne Sabosto!on drums and vocals</div>

Talkhouse

Sir Paul- Celebrating the music of Paul McCartney

The Stephen Talkhouse

<h2>Grab your friends and your dancing shoes! CANDY SHOP will get you movin’ and groovin’ all night long!</h2>Packaged with energetic stage presence, professional musicians, and colorful outfits, CANDY SHOP delivers an exciting show sure to get you out of your seats. Showcasing a trio of young divas singing alongside an all star band mixing covers and original music from the upbeat, pop, and funk styles of the 70’s to now.<div><div><h2>WE DO IT ALL!!</h2></div></div>

Candy Shop

Nancy Atlas and her band of Journeymen have been dominating the East End Music scene or Long Island for quite some time. Known for her raw, live performances and stellar songwriting Nancy and her band, The Nancy Atlas Project, have opened for almost everyone under the sun. To name a few: Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Toots and the Maytals, Jimmy Buffett, Crosby, Stills and Nash… the list goes on and on. The reason is simple. When people want a solid act to open their show and get the crowd warmed up, they call  Nancy and her boys because they know they will deliver. Every time. Nancy grew up with gypsy blood in Commack, NY. Eager to get the buck out of dodge she spent her entire college years abroad at both Cambridge University in England and Richmond College in London and Florence.  She majored in art history, fine art, drinking lots of wine and talking shit. There was a serious recession going on the year she graduated college so instead of becoming a mad advertising executive she walked down to Portabello Road, London, bought a guitar for 60 quid and never looked back. It was pouring buckets of English rain that day so they gave her a black plastic bag to cover her guitar as it didn’t come with a case. Nothing, it is said, can stop true desire. Nancy now lives in Montauk, New York with her husband Thomas and her two sons, Cash and Levon, and her daughter Tallulah. When she is not writing a song or on stage rocking out, she can be found clamming with her kids, surfing with her kids, walking with her kids, reading with her kids or <a href="http://nancyatlas.com/?page_id&#61;285">cartooning</a> for her kids. On rainy days she lazily traces tour maps of Europe with her right hand while sipping her beloved PG Tibs English Tea and smiling out into the East End Mist.<blockquote></blockquote>

Nancy Atlas

<div><h1>HOT DATE BAND</h1></div><div>High Energy / Party Rock / Dance / Cover Band</div>

Hot Date

$30 in advance and $35 at the door Based in Springs, NY, Accabonac Theater Project is an itinerant theater company dedicated to challenging, relevant, dramatic, and entertaining storytelling.We produce original theater based on contemporary experience and rooted in the culture and context of the East End of Long Island.We develop our work to premiere locally at various non-traditional venues — barns, churches, fields, vineyards, village greens, communal spaces and private homes.  Much of the work is location-specific, written or adapted for these sites.We aim to grow and sustain our local theatrical community by bringing together all levels of creative talent – from aspiring young writers, directors, and actors to mature working professionals – in a mutually supportive and instructive environment, stimulating and nurturing ongoing conversations about theatrical art, big-picture ideas, and the ties of community.

Music For Stories- Fundraiser For Accabonac Theater Project

<div>SIMPLY STAPLETON: The Utimate Chris Stapleton Tribute! </div><div> </div><div>Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful, raw country rock as SIMPLY STAPLETON brings the music of Chris Stapleton to life. With spot-on renditions of hits like “Tennessee Whiskey,” “Broken Halos,” and “Parachute,” this tribute band delivers the authentic sound and energy that has made Stapleton one of the most powerful voices in modern country music.</div><div> </div><div>Comprised of a group of seasoned musicians who share a deep admiration for Stapleton’s unique blend of Southern rock, blues, and traditional country, SIMPLY STAPLETON recreates his signature style, from the heartfelt ballads to the high-energy anthems. From Stapleton’s smoky, gravel-voiced delivery to his powerful guitar riffs, every performance is a true homage to the music that has captivated millions.</div><div>Dan Corozza – Lead Vocals and Guitar</div><div>Ste Rennie – Lead backing vocals</div><div>Chris Seidl – Guitars</div><div>Mike Breier – Bass Guitar</div><div>Eric Cantos – Keyboards</div><div>Michael Barleletta - Drums</div><div> </div><div>Whether you’re a die-hard Chris Stapleton fan or new to his sound, SIMPLY STAPLETON guarantees a night of exceptional live music that will have you singing along, swaying to the rhythm, and feeling every word.</div><div> </div><div>Come experience the magic of Chris Stapleton’s music, and let SIMPLY STAPLETON take you on a journey through the heart and soul of country music.</div>

Simply Stapleton- Chris Stapleton Tribute

It&#39;s after midnight in a rehearsal studio on Central Park West. Five of the Manhattan music scene&#39;s deadliest gunslingers are planning to pull off the crime of the decade. Their objective: Bring Back The Awesome Music of The 90&#39;s! Meet THE RESERVOIR DAWGS! NYC&#39;S Premier &#39;90s Tribute Show. More than just a cover band, The Dawgs are Masters of their Domain. A fully-costumed high-energy all-&#39;90s Party of Five covering the dopest grunge, power-pop, hip-hop, r&amp;b, and alternative jams from the end of the second millennia. You Oughta Know that The Dawgs are ready to help you get a little Crazy, Right Here Right Now and have a Hella Good time. The Dawgs are available for Clubs, Theaters, Corporate Parties, Private Events, Casinos and 90&#39;s Night Charity Fundraisers. So, if you&#39;re thinking of reaching out, just go ahead now!

Reservoir Dawgs (90s)

Get ready to unleash your inner 80s aficionado with the Cherry Bombs! This explosive tribute band is here to take you on a time-traveling journey back to the neon-soaked era of big hair, shoulder pads, and leg warmers. Whether you&#39;re looking to dance, sing along, or simply bask in the nostalgic glow of the 80s, the Cherry Bombs are the band to see.Formed in 2022, the Cherry Bombs were brought together after their fateful encounter at the annual Battle of the Fantasy Girl Bands held at the iconic Stephen Talkhouse. Their shared love for the music of the 80s and their electrifying performances catapulted them into the spotlight, capturing the hearts of audiences far and wide.Yuka Silvera, the grooving bassist, lays down the funky foundation that will keep your feet moving all night long. An exciting new addition to the band is the dynamic multi-sensory solo performer, Mila Tina on drums who will blow your mind.Leading the charge is the charismatic Lola Lama, whose captivating vocals can effortlessly transport you from power ballads to high-energy anthems. Vanessa Lynah’s sultry vocals adds the perfect touch. Adding a touch of je ne sais quoi is Nika Nesgoda, the band&#39;s cellist, whose strings soar through the mix, weaving a unique tapestry of sound.But the Cherry Bombs&#39; explosive performances wouldn&#39;t be complete without the multi-musician, Christopher Walsh who ignites the stage with his scorching guitar riffs, the young talented artist Matthew Brand on keyboards.Dust off your mixtapes, dig out your cassette player, and get ready to be transported back to a time when MTV ruled the airwaves and the 80s were in full swing. The Cherry Bombs are here to take you on a musical journey through the greatest hits of the decade, ensuring a night of unforgettable fun and infectious nostalgia. Get ready to rock out with the Cherry Bombs and experience the neon glow of shoulder pads, spandex, and Stiff Stuff like never before!The Cherry BombsMila Tina on Drums, Yuka Silvera on Bass, Nika Nesgoda on Cello, Lola Lama and Vanessa Lynah Lead Vocals, Christopher Walsh on guitars, Matthew Brand on Keyboards Follow Us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cherrybombsmusic/">CherryBombsMusic</a>

The Cherry Bombs

In 2015 six lifelong musicians came from all across the country (well, just San Francisco and New York, but whatever) to form a band that is too hot for the police, fireman, and many many others. Rated Fresh throw down harder than your typical party band with a setlist you won&#39;t hear anywhere else, including Top 40 mashups, 90s throwbacks, 60s and 70s classics, and musicianship beyond their years.

Rated Fresh

<blockquote><div><div><div>Subterranean basement rockers serving up sonic walls of melody, warped jazz sounds, and twisting spaced out jams. Whale/Heart is Chris Clark (vox/guitar) Matt Orlando (vox/guitar) Devlin Webb (bass) Jack Marshall (keys) and Kevin Foran (drums).</div></div></div></blockquote>

Whale/Heart

As arguably the longest running tribute show in the country today, Streetfighter has been capturing the music, spirit, and feel of the world’s greatest rock and roll band since 1978. Blasting out hits from those classic Rolling Stones albums with the energy and zeal of those legendary live performances, Streetfighter concerts are akin to those born from the masters themselves. Led by dynamic front man and resident “Mick” Pete VerEecke, Streetfighter takes their audience on a decades long rock and roll journey from the psychedelic 60’s, through the 70’s and beyond. Streetfighter is guaranteed to deliver a timeless performance all generations will delight in as evidenced by their legion of devoted fans that range in age from the very young all the way up to the very young at heart.

STREETFIGHTER- The Stones Tribute Band

New York&#39;s newest Tribute to the 90&#39;s. Playing all your favorite songs spanning multiple genres.<div><div>The Max- Ultimate 90&#39;s Party is here! We&#39;re playing all your favorite Rock, Pop, Hip Hop and Dance Hits from the decade.</div></div><div><div>So give us a follow, tell your friends and come to a show, because ain’t NO PARTY like a 90’s PARTY with THE MAX!</div></div>

The Max-Ultimate 90's Party

The Max- Ultimate 90's Party!

Crosby, Stills, Nash &amp; Young are best known for their beautifully crafted vocal harmonies.  Four Way Street performs the best of Crosby Stills Nash &amp; Young (CSNY) with meticulous attention given to recreate the vocal harmonies that make this super group beloved worldwide. Four Way Street harmonies are built around three outstanding singers, each bringing unique talent and timbre with meticulous attention to detail that truly make the whole greater than the sum of its parts.This five-piece ensemble captures the full dynamic range of the CSNY song catalogue, from the softest ballads to the hardest rockers.  The members of Four Way Street have performed with some of the top bands on Long Island and the tri-state area, including Fast Lane (Eagles), Copperline (James Taylor) and Badlands (Springsteen). They are five seasoned musicians who share a common love of and dedication to the songs of CSNY.

CSNY Tribute Band

CSNY Tribute Band-Four Way Street

LHT Little Head Thinks--cool and down to Earth. the group is located in a perfect place--the Hamptons--for their laid back rap/rock party that they throw while on stage. Putting their fingerprints all over an eclectic mix of covers from the 70&#39;s, 80&#39;s and 90&#39;s while intertwining some of their own catchy originals, LHT keeps the party moving, the drinks flowing and the dance floor packed. LHT has plays regularly at the legendary Stephen Talkhouse as well as other venues in the Hamptons. LHT has lended their talents to benefit Wounded Warriors, The Blue Point Fired Department, as well as local individuals in the community in need of help for medical issues. LHT regularly plays private parties including weddings, providing the perfect atmosphere for any fun party. LHT has shared the stage with Chad Smith, G.E. Smith, and Jimmy Buffet, as well has played shows with Susan Vega, Tribe Called Quest, Paul Simon, and many more.

Emily Weitz is a Sag Harbor-based singer/songwriter who processes life’s nuances and harnesses our collective power through words and music. Her friends call her M. Liz Joyce brings her bright banjo and Katlyn Albrecht her soulful rhythm to M’s original songs and carefully chosen covers. Their three part harmonies will transport you. With local legend Bosco Michne on lead guitar and bassist extraordinaire Jeff Marshall holding down the low end, this band will have you hanging on the lyrics and moving to the beat. Together, M Takes the Mic uses music as a tool to enjoy the sweetness - and process the struggles - of life.

M Takes the Mic

Karaoke!! w/ JBM

Roses Grove Band: RGB are known for their exploratory improvisation of the Grateful Dead&#39;s folk- rock and Americana sound. Their live performances are high energy, adventurous, and dynamic. Their set lists are also laden with extended jams, unique segues, delicate transitions between songs, and three part vocal harmonies.

Roses Grove Band

Hello Brooklyn is an NYC-based cover band servicing the tri-state area. Throwing parties since 2011, we aim to provide you with an unforgettable live music experience. Whether you’re having a wedding, birthday bash, or a party for no reason, you can count on us to get everyone on the dance floor.<div> </div><div> </div>

Hello Brooklyn

“We can argue politics and policies, but, at the end of the day, we are bound together beyond these,” shares Americana singer-songwriter Inda Eaton. “I do what I do to connect—music has this great disarming quality—it leads to vulnerability quickly as people lay down their shields.”In a career that spans 8 albums in 20 years, and a blur of endless tours, for her latest album, Shelter In Place, Inda opted for once to stay put. The 11-song record was literally tracked in the Springs, New York-based artist’s backyard. In the stillness of the album writing process, she sifted through her scrapbook of travels, and created a Huck Finn-spirited collection of story-rich heartland rock songs brimming with adventure, and personal reflection.Inda’s warm humor, free-spirited emotionality, and literate flair make her songs feel as comfy as a favorite pair of jeans. Inda’s vocals have a whiskey and honey-tinged raspy quality that’s both stirring and soothing. Her stories and musings feel instantly resonate. Inda’s songwriting spans fist-pumping anthemics and bucolic balladeering, and it embraces a wide swath of influences, including country, classic rock, folk, and pop.Inda’s music has been a global passport, taking her through Latin America, Australia, and Germany in her early years. There, she became something of a charming troubadour, winning over audiences with her quick wit, affable onstage connectivity, and her ability to fuse rousing hooks within a downhome roots-rock sensibility. These formative experiences have served her well in building an engaged following in the U.S.Inda has toured in various configurations throughout America, both as a captivating solo performer and a powerful bandleader with a trusted posse of ace musicians. Select live highlights include opening for noted names like John Hiatt, Blues Traveler, Earl Scruggs, Hootie and the Blowfish, LeAnn Rimes, Shemekia Copeland, and Molly Hatchet. Additional performance highlights include tours for American Society of Young Musicians and VH1’s Save the Music Program.Inda has been a fixture on the CMJ alternative charts, earned an AFIM “Best Independent Album” nomination, and garnered critical industry acclaim in publications such as Billboard and Relix.Through it all, her DIY flag has flown majestically. She has her own music publishing company, Skin to the Wind Productions, and Inda has self-produced or co-produced many of her albums.In 2010, Inda formally committed to sharing music with younger generations in school music programs with what has become <a href="http://ideastoinspire.org/">Ideas to Inspire™</a>, an arts-fostering organization that works to provide students with creative experiences through music, storytelling and self-expression. When not touring in support of her albums, Inda and her bandmates can be found traveling from one k-12 classroom to another supporting i2i programs across the country.For album 8, however, Inda put the brakes on to ponder her winding path, thus far. “The road is a muse for me—the best way to ground ideas for me is a road trip. This album is kind of the shelter to process the trips I’ve been on,” she details.Besides geographic travels, Shelter In Place is rife with coming of age themes couched in loss. Also threaded throughout the album is Inda’s multi-layered take on America. Inda was born in California and raised in Wyoming and Arizona, so one could say she deeply feels the heart of the heartland. She’s also a gay woman who married in 2011.“I do come from the heartland, and identify so much as an American—it feels like anything is possible here. We are the best chance for hope,” Inda says.  “I just get upset when we can’t get along.”

Inda Eaton

Frequency Lantern are unlike other bands. Purely by their authentic presence, they command a room and open the door to a transformative, connected experience. With their carefully curated song list full of nostalgic hits, they pull any audience member who is willing to go, back in time to those fond memories where being present, without a phone, was what we craved. They don’t just play and sing well, they invite the audience to truly let go and have fun with their energy and genuine love of what they do. Audience members leave feeling full of joy and happiness and counting down the days until they see Frequency Lantern again.

Frequency Lantern

TAKE 3…OUR HISTORY Lucas Magnozzi started taking guitar lessons with guitarist and musical mentor  Bill Fowkes in 2022. Lucas was 13 and the guitar lessons, over time, turned into jam sessions. Lucas went from being Bill&#39;s guitar student to Bill&#39;s musical partner and future bandmate.After 1 year of lessons and a lot of hard work, Lucas was ready for his first gig. In April, 2024 Lucas and Bill performed an acoustic set at a local art gallery. It was a hit! They continued to play gigs at farmers markets, graduation parties, birthday parties, and barbecues.In mid 2024, Lucas met Natalia Rahim at  East End Arts, a music and arts program sponsored by The East End Arts Council. There, Natalia and Lucas were members of two different bands. Lucas’ band had just won first place at the Southampton Battle of the Bands and Natalia’s band was runner-up.Natalia, Bill and Lucas started rehearsing and TAKE 3 was formed. Natalia became an immediate addition, adding an angelic and wide ranging voice to the duo of Bill and Lucas. The band started performing at private parties, and music store events on the East End of Long Island.TAKE 3 blends the guitar skills of 16 year old Lucas Magnozzi with the musicianship and musical experience of guitarist Bill Fowkes and the smooth and versatile voice of Natalia Rahim. TAKE 3 plays the songs that span many decades of rock n roll for a musical nite to remember.The magic behind TAKE 3 is that the band reinterprets rock n roll songs that you have heard countless times. The arrangements are for two acoustic guitars and a female voice. The songs incorporate bass lines, jazz chords, lead playing and innovative vocals and harmonies. The net effect is that the interplay between the guitars and vocals is very prominent. The three musician format makes the songs transparent, light and musical….all the while still keeping the groove. Because if it doesn’t groove, they don’t play it!

TAKE 3

Nancy Atlas w/ Jeremy Elliot Opening

<div>Hot Lava is, quite simply, the greatest cover band on Earth.</div><div> </div><div>Hot Lava is more than a band—it’s a social movement, with shows drawing hundreds of fans looking to be scalded by our molten musical interpretations anchored in 70s-era rock-and-roll and the scorching sounds and blistering beats of the 80s, 90s, 00s, and today. A key to our success is that we play great songs. And we play the shit out of them.</div><div> </div><div>Known for an epic live music experience, Hot Lava performs regularly in NYC and the Hamptons. We’ve played small private parties for the 1% and 2,000&#43; person benefits for charity. Some of our members have toured with national acts yet, if you ask them, they’ll admit nothing is more kickass than Hot Lava.</div><div> </div><div>Once the Lava gets flowing, there&#39;s no outrunning it.</div>

Hot Lava

Cat Clyde’s 3rd album is a wonder of deeply felt songwriting, a record that finds the Canadian singer-songwriter marveling at what’s around her while considering her own place within it all. With ten songs on the album, Down Rounder possesses an intimate and personal feel, transporting the listener to the recording studio as she performs these hair-raising tunes with confidence and passion. It’s a strong step forward as a songwriter and musician, as well as an immensely satisfying record for anyone looking to connect the loose threads between themselves and the outside world.Work on Clyde’s follow-up to 2019’s spellbinding Hunters Trance began in her Quebec home studio in 2020, with plans to self-produce the record with her partner Strummer Jasson, in their cabin residence—recording was unexpectedly halted after an encroaching mold issue upended plans entirely. “It was difficult,” she recalls, “We were trudging forward, and it all fell apart. It was disappointing.” After moving out and returning back home, Clyde got in touch with producer Tony Berg. As the pair went through the finished material, they stripped back the songs once more, carefully digging into the details of everything. “I really learned a lot and enjoyed the experience,” Clyde recalls. “He gave me a lot of new tools and inspiration to connect more deeply to my songwriting and guitar playing.”Berg’s schedule lined up with only a week’s notice in Los Angeles’ famed Sound City studios to lay down the entirety of Down Rounder in six days flat. “The musicians he brought in were really in tune with me right away,” she explains. “I feel I’ve really grown in my writing, and after struggling with collaboration in the past it felt good to really create with others while maintaining my own clear vision. I wanted these songs to have a live feel, because it was about capturing a moment to me.” Indeed, the record sounds both lively and lived-in, with Clyde’s malleable singing voice—spanning an appealing twang to a lovely, plaintive croon and anywhere in between—espousing an essential connection between our spiritual center and the natural world that surrounds us.“Connecting with the natural environment around me inspired a lot of these songs, and sonically I feel like this record is very grounded as a result,” Clyde says while talking about the album’s thematic bend. “I wanted these songs to sound raw and rough, but also placed-together in a way that created—a simple beauty, like the changing seasons or a setting sun.” Keeping that bucolic perspective also drove the decision to include “I Feel It” and “The Gloom,” two songs whose recordings date back to the early Quebec sessions: “I wanted to still have that isolated perspective somewhere in the album, and those recordings still came together within the larger whole, too.”The result is an album that stands as a crown jewel in a career that already includes millions of monthly streams across multiple platforms and placements on over 40 Spotify editorial playlists. On the expansive first single “Mystic Light,” Clyde takes on existential matters over chiming bells and an open-hearted melodic structure. “It’s a song about wanting to understand my journey and purpose,” she explains while talking about the song. “I’m exploring feelings of adriftness, asking for the mystery or magic of life to show her face so I can remember what it’s all for.”Featuring lyrics that address the feeling of overstimulation and being emotionally overwhelmed, the bare and haunting second single “I Feel It” also marks the first time Clyde has played piano on recording. “I felt a bit nervous about playing the piano because I don’t see myself as a very strong player,” she states regarding the decision, “but it felt like it was just what the song needed.” And the driving third single “Papa Took My Totems” finds Clyde reflecting on the ravaging effects of colonialism, the state of the environment, and masculine-dominated society at large. “There’s a lot of sacredness that’s being destroyed in the world, and that’s difficult to deal with sometimes,” she explains. “Totems, to me, feel like places and things that are important and real, to witness the destruction of things like that is devastating”.Over the breezy sway of the opening track and final single “Everywhere I Go,” Clyde ruminates on “letting go of things no longer needed, while keeping hold of things you hold true.” And Down Rounder indeed sounds like the work of someone who’s found themselves artistically and holistically, while extending a hand to any listener who wants to follow Clyde on her singular and thrilling path. But it’s also represents a bold leap forward for her as a nourishing and essential voice in todays musical landscape

Cat Clyde w/ Boy Golden as support

Social Gold -- The New East Coast Party Band! A powerful &amp; lively performance with superior quality, reaching all ages from the crowd. Playing everyone&#39;s favorites of yesterday and today in every genre, Social Gold brings the party to YOU!

Social Gold

<blockquote><div>Rachelle Rossi is a Long Island–based singer-songwriter known for her raw, moody, earthy country rock sound with an occasional urban twist. Rooted in themes of self-worth, resilience, and facing life’s fears head-on, her songs tell stories of perseverance through life’s trials while still carrying your head high. She brings emotional depth, spiritual strength, and fearless authenticity to every stage. Performing throughout the North and South Fork music circuits, Rachelle connects with audiences through honest songwriting and her unique smokey vocals. Her set will blend original music with a few meaningful covers, creating a night where music brings people together and reminds us we’re all living a life worth living. </div></blockquote>

Rachelle Rossi

ECHOES OF THE EAGLES is the newest and hottest in demand Eagles band tribute. All their 2024 shows have been selling out!  They are known for their full lush harmonies, with all 6 members as vocalists, recreating the iconic vocals of the Eagles.  The Eagles have the highest selling album of the 20th century with their Eagles Greatest Hits album &amp; are the best selling American band of all time, selling more than 200 million records. Audiences have been raving how ECHOES OF THE EAGLES’ show duplicates the sound of the classic lineup of the Eagles.

Echoes Of The Eagles

The East Coast’s Premiere Cover Band. Playing all the Throwbacks and Top Hits from your favorite artists.

Nicolls Road

The Free Label comprises six multi-instrumentalists and vocalists from Toronto, Canada. Their music is a unique fusion of 70s disco, 90s R&amp;B, and high-energy funk, resulting in a captivating, dance-focused show.Their 2019 single &#34;All Night&#34; propelled them to new heights, enabling them to tour internationally. Since then, they have independently toured Europe, North America, and Australia, garnering fans along the way. Noteworthy Canadian festival appearances include Mariposa Folk Festival, Canadian Music Week, Wapiti, and the Calgary Stampede, where they opened for internationally acclaimed artists T-Pain, Aqua, and Lupe Fiasco. They have sold out shows nationwide, from Montreal to Vancouver.The Free Label&#39;s 2023 European tour included performances in the Netherlands, England, and Luxembourg, where they opened for legendary soul group Incognito and R&amp;B/Jazz virtuoso Mono Neon.In the studio, the band has collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists such as saxophonist Braxton Cook, featured on their 2022 release &#34;Shine,&#34; and Grammy-nominated producer Aaron Paris (Drake, Kanye West, Kali Uchis), who composed and recorded strings for their latest single, &#34;Real Love.&#34;The Free Label&#39;s natural chemistry and captivating live performances have made them instant favorites with audiences worldwide. Their blend of technical prowess and crowd engagement leaves a lasting impression on concert-goers everywhere. This band will get you moving

The Free Label

Low Cut Connie With 8 albums released to date, select highlights from the band’s impressive career include endorsements from Barack Obama and Elton John, a performance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, and a spot on Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Albums of the Decade list. Low Cut Connie released the critically claimed LP ART DEALERS in Fall 2023, with a full- length companion film coming in 2024. &#34;ART DEALERS may be the band&#39;s masterpiece to date.&#34; - Nashville Scene &#34;Low Cut Connie can renew your faith in rock.&#34; - Boston Herald &#34;Experiencing Weiner in his element, whether on the new record ART DEALERS, its accompanying film, or live, is a gift of melody, messages, and community.&#34; - No Depression Magazine &#34;Like Bruce Springsteen after he discovered literature, Weiner started bending classic rock to meet his ever more complex emotionalism. The result is that this new 17 track collection Private Lives is Adam Weiner’s version of Born to Run, filled with songs about losers and lovers and beautiful dreamers.&#34; - Ken Tucker, NPR&#39;s Fresh Air “Pandemic Person of the Year” - The New Yorker &#34;ART DEALERS hits the heart, head, &amp; groin with equal force.” - AllMusic

Low Cut Connie

GE Smith Trio featuring Taylor Barton

Ethan Banafsheha, professionally known as bana, is a singer-songwriter and indie recording artist originally from Los Angeles, now based in NYC. Growing up listening to KROQ, artists like Weezer and Sugar Ray shaped his early love for guitar-driven pop and alternative music. Later on, bands like MGMT and Phoenix pushed his sound toward indie and synth-driven pop, while Dominic Fike has been a major influence on his current style. Now living in the East Village, Bana writes and records what he calls “East Village Pop” straight out of his bedroom.

bana

<div>For over a decade, RUBIX KUBE has taken the universe by storm as the most original ‘80s tribute band of all time! Its one-of-a-kind, ever-evolving and interactive “The EIGHTIES STRIKE BACK Show” captivates public &amp; private audiences of all ages. From their NYC headquarters, to our U.S. troops overseas, The KUBE rocks for the coolest fans in the most prestigious venues across the globe . . and galaxies far, far away. More than just a cover band, “The EIGHTIES STRIKE BACK Show” is like the rad lovechild of a Rock concert and a Broadway musical – from a honeymoon down Electric Avenue!RUBIX KUBE is led by a male &amp; female dynamic duo of karma chameleons, able to transform in the-blink-of-an-eye into any of your favorite ‘80s icons, personifying in sight and sound. It’s like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cher, Prince, Devo, Bon Jovi, Boy George, Paula Abdul, Guns N’ Roses and more teleport right before your eyes on the same stage, in one concert! The band dazzles with some of the most talented &amp; versatile musicians in the entertainment business, including Steve Brown &amp; P.J. Farley of the million-selling band TRIXTER. All are decked out in vibrant &amp; vintage threads and with enough hairspray to take down Freddy Krueger, The Terminator, Beetlejuice and all The Gremlins at once. Together, The KUBE is able to crank out ’80s Pop, Rock, New Wave, Dance and Hair Metal hits, and perform them just like the originals – yet with their own gnarly twist.So well-known for their world-class musicianship, RUBIX KUBE is often joined on stage by ’80s legends themselves. Rick Springfield,  Dee Snider of (Twisted Sister), Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, Night Ranger, and Dennis DeYoung (of STYX) are just some of The KUBE’s impressive collaborators. To boot, The KUBE is the only ’80s band that can honestly claim to have played with Bret Michaels (of Poison), Mike Score (of A Flock Of Seagulls), Colin Hay (of Men At Work), MC Hammer, Tone Loc, Taylor Dayne, and Bonnie Tyler.Talkshow star Kelly Ripa exclusively praises RUBIX KUBE as “Amazing. You definitely have to check it out, it’s so much fun. It’s like going back to The Eighties!” As the name suggests, they’re also the world’s only authorized &amp; licensed band of the most iconic puzzle toy of the ‘80s, the official Rubik’s Cube.Often imitated, never duplicated, RUBIX KUBE throws the most awesome ‘80s party there is and sends you on a time-travel experience like no other. So jump in the DeLorean and blast to “The EIGHTIES STRIKE BACK Show”!!</div>

Rubix Kube

The Seismatics perform a unique mix of powerful great rock &amp; roll from the classics to modern. And every song has been chosen to make you want to get up and dance and sing along. Expect to hear songs by David Bowie, Aerosmith, The Cure, Tom Petty, Modern English, The Beatles, Simple Minds and The Doors, just to name a few.The Seismatics are:Michael Schmidt – lead vocals, rhythm guitar and harmonicaWith decades of performing and recording experience, Michael Schmidt has fronted several notable East Coast and Midwest groups including: U2 Decades, U2byUV, The Deluge and The Louder You Hush. Michael also writes and produces original songs that he has licensed for film, television, and broadcast radio. Jeff Levitt – lead guitar and vocals. Jeff has been playing lead guitar in numerous rock bands for decades, covering everybody from The Beatles to The Allman Brothers and Steely Dan.   He is the lead guitarist with The Moondogs since 2016. Jeff is also a member of The Steven Tekulsky Band / Steven Tekulsky Trio and is a frequent member of Sarah Conway and the Playful Souls.David Zensky – lead guitar and vocals.  David is a Long Island native and lifelong rock &#39;n&#39; roll roller, most recently playing in some of New York City&#39;s favorite tribute bands, including Mockingbird Hill, Local Heroes, The Letterbombs and Tumblweed Connection.Paul Brokaw – keyboards and vocals. Paul is another lifelong rocker and is also a prolific composer having written, recorded and produced over 600 pieces of music published in over 36 countries around the world. Paul has played in numerous bands for decades and is currently a longtime member of Damaged Goods and Ken McGorry and the Achievements.Troy Grindle – bass and vocals. Troy is a multi-instrumentalist (bass guitar, guitar, drums, violin, keyboards) best known as a member of Real East End Brass (REEB!). He also performs with Peconic County Ramblers, Hamptons Chamber Orchestra and Alhambra OrchestraMark Pohl – drums and vocals. Delivering the swinging rhythms for The Seismatics has been the culmination of over 40 years on the drum kit, playing for and with such musical luminaries as The Haymakers, The Pop-O-Matics, Frank Barajas &amp; the Shakedowns, Albert Lee, Nick St. Nicholas, The Corsican Brothers, Arlen Roth, Gene Casey &amp; the Lone Sharks, Lillie Mae, The Buzzards, The Bobby Volkman Trio, EverBlue, The Moondogs, Blue Bayou, Freddy &#34;Boom-Boom&#34; Cannon, Big Daddy Deluxe, The Mary Lamont Band, Boomerang, The Rockinghams, Eddie Clendenning, Brien McVernon, among others. Over those years, Mark has been honored to play opening sets for rock &amp; roll legends ZZTop, Robert Gordon, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Southside Johnny &amp; the Asbury Jukes, The Moving Sidewalks, Cherry Poppin&#39; Daddies and Lisa Marie Presley.

The Seismatics

Big Karma

<div><div>No Sailor</div><div>No Sailor is singer-songwriter Kieran Garvey and his five-piece folk band. Their fun and classical approach to folk has been described as &#34;heartwarming and authentic&#34; and “destined for the stages of Newport Folk Festival.”</div><div> </div><div>Since their early days in small European cafes, No Sailor has a history of casting a wide net around their audience. Their passionate stage presence has earned them comparisons to The Head And The Heart, Gregory Alan Isakov, and The Lumineers. Garvey’s earnest songwriting, paired with a semi-classical band, has a profound way of playing on your heart strings. From the exuberance of ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors,’ to the melancholic strings on ‘Wedding Cake,’ the songs arc from euphoric folk rock to confessional orchestral ballads.</div><div> </div><div>A decades long seasonal resident of the East End, Kieran and his band of locals (Ryan Sherman, Morgan Tracey, Jack Marshall) are regulars at the Montauk Music Festival and The Stephen Talkhouse. Their ominous new single “Tactless Butcher” comes out November 15th on all streaming platforms.</div><div> </div><div>Reilly Rose</div><div>Reilly Rose is imaginative and introspective artist who blends indie, pop and folk genres. The NYC based singer/songwriter creates music that feels both whimsical and profound through her piano accompaniment and vivid storytelling. Reilly Rose’s music is characterized by a sharp wit, poetic lyricism, and an ability to capture complex emotions in unexpected ways. She incorporates her comedic practices into her live performances with audience engagement and conversational banter. She hopes to inspire others to laugh, dance, and sing—all at the same time!</div></div>

No Sailor

<h1 style="font-weight:400">BATTLE OF THE FANTASY GIRL BANDS</h1>Tickets available: https://www.instagram.com/battleofthefantasygirlbands/  <div>BATTLE OF THE FANTASY GIRL BANDS, co-created by Holly Li and Christine Sciulli, is an amateur band competition where women&#39;s empowerment in its wildest form and fierce community fundraising meet in the fulfillment of Rock and Roll Fantasy. This year, all proceeds from the event will benefit OLA (Organización Latino Americana), a nonprofit Latino-focused advocacy organization working on the east end of Long Island. Come for the fun, the awesome raffle prizes, the cause and the exciting entertainment.</div>

Headliner: Miss Vicious

Battle of the Fantasy Girl Bands

Dizzy After Midnight, founded by life-long pals Mike Alessi (vocals, guitar) &amp; Jake Atherton (guitar), are a four-piece rock group dipping into elements of pop, blues, country and RnB with their dazzling repertoire and sweet-tooth for catchy hooks. This isn&#39;t your father&#39;s party band; Dizzy is sophisticated, creative and locked in with clever mashups, arrangements and pinpoint covers of anything from Lady Gaga to Matchbox Twenty to The Chainsmokers to Tom Petty, and just about everything in between. Ryan Gruber on the bass and Sean Sokol on the drums make up the rhythm section, keeping the groove locked in and the crowd dancing till the sun comes up.

Dizzy After Midnight

With her enchanted voice and evocative songwriting, Leslie Mendelson has won the hearts and minds of both an adoring fanbase and fellow artists alike. No less than Jackson Browne has declared, “Leslie&#39;s melodies are timeless. They reach me way back in my youth somewhere. I hear traces of Burt Bacharach and Carole King, and hooks and passages that remind me of the pop songs I grew up hearing on the radio,” while The Wallflowers frontman Jakob Dylan shares: “Voices like Leslie’s can get away with almost anything. Along with being a great songwriter, this leaves her with few if any peers.” A Grammy Award-nominated artist, Mendelson returns this summer with her fourth studio album, After The Party. For this latest effort, she collaborates with not one, but three producers: the legendary Peter Asher (James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt), the young, in-demand Tyler Chester (Madison Cunningham, Sara Bareilles, Sara Watkins) and her longtime songwriting partner, three-time Grammy Award-winner, Steve McEwan. Recorded at Jackson Browne’s studio Grove Masters in Santa Monica, CA, she was joined by an ace band featuring guitarists Waddy Wachtel and John Jorgenson, bassists Leland Sklar and Derrick Anderson, and drummers Jim Keltner and Abe Rounds. “Collaboration was so important to me with these songs. My previous album, If You Can’t Say Anything Nice… looked inward and was often colored by the dark socio-political climate circa 2018 and 2019 when it was written. Throw in the pandemic during which it was released, and it just became really clear that I needed to have fun making music again,” explains Mendelson. “When the opportunity presented itself to have both Tyler and Peter produce me, along with Steve who’s been with me since the very beginning of my career, it felt as if the stars had aligned and were demanding that I indulge in the joy of creating with all of these musical geniuses who wanted to work together.” Throughout After The Party’s ten tracks, Mendelson crafts a distinctive folk-rock, pop-Americana flavor, evoking the sounds of Laurel Canyon, but with the downtown grit and sharp wit of Brooklyn, the city she has called home for over two decades now. There’s a refreshing realness and effortless musicality that feels both nostalgic and new on songs like “Rock And Roll On The Radio,” “Signs Of Life,” and “I Know A Lot Of People.” The album’s first single “Other Girls” is an intoxicating twist of aural voyeurism mixed with a healthy dose of sexual openness. Its chorus suggestively musing, &#34;I like it, I said I like it when you talk about other girls.” &#34;‘Other Girls,&#39; is about women empowering women,” says Mendelson. “Who doesn’t love women?! It’s also another way of looking at conventional relationships and indulging in fantasy. A bit of commentary on the ever-changing world we live in.” Other standout tracks, “Have a Little Heart,” &#34;The Good Life” and the title track offer warm musings on a life worth living and a newfound appreciation for the little things. “I would love for this record to connect,” said Mendelson. “I think there’s something in there to speak to people. There are personal moments, there are moments of fun, where you can turn it up loud and sing along, and there are moments of reflection. This record is an emotional journey, and I hope that people can take it with me.”“Leslie is one of these very rare singers who can combine elegant precision with the soul and emotional resonance of a deeply moving writer and performer,” concludes producer, Peter Asher. &#34;She has a remarkable voice and one we need to hear.”

Leslie Mendelson

Soul-country singer-songwriter Alex Lambert is a Fort Worth-bred artist whose music is defined by country storytelling and timeless soul. Recently signed to Big Loud Texas, the buzzed-about imprint co-founded by Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, Alex brings a rich, distinct sound shaped by classic country, R&amp;B, and pop influences. Raised on everything from Willie Nelson to Michael Jackson, and later inspired by soul greats like Sam Cooke, Bill Withers and D’Angelo, Lambert developed his voice and musicianship early, learning guitar at age eight from his grandfather, a singer, songwriter and producer himself. Drawing influence from artists like John Legend, Amos Lee, Kacey Musgraves and Leon Bridges, Lambert’s debut release with Big Loud Texas, “Shoot Me Down,” serves as a statement of intent and identity. He takes his new music on the road this spring, joining Ty Myers on tour.

Alex Lambert

Hudson Freeman is a brooklyn-based Lofi-folk artist, inspired and forged by the DIY midwest. The 27-year-old Freeman continues to record and perform songs equal-parts resonant, reflective, and poignant. He has quickly emerged as one of indie&#39;s most enthralling new voices. His recent full-length, is a Folk Artist, helped solidify his presence as the kind of songwriter unafraid to tackle life&#39;s most draining contradictions: modern identity, digital disconnection, and faith. Born to Evangelical missionaries, Hudson started writing songs upon a radical break at the age of thirteen when his family suddenly moved from the suburbs of Dallas to The Kingdom of Eswatini. The profound influence of indie big-hitters like Sufjan Stevens and Bon Iver as well as college years spent in Springfield, Missouri made a do-it-yourself midwesterner out of Hudson. Now, his new song &#34;If You Know Me&#34; has recently started drawing in attention from the masses, catapulting Freeman into a wider spotlight than ever. It&#39;s a moody blend of bedroom pop, folk, slowcore, and post-emo, stitched together by a singular guitar riff and mantra-style lyrics, confirming Hudson&#39;s undeniable knack for melody.<div><div><div><div><div> </div><div> </div><div>lots of hands:</div><div> </div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div>into a pretty room — lots of hands’ debut on Fire Talk Records — exists in the tear-stained early mornings of adolescence, just as the sun makes its first appearance over the horizon and thoughts of the night before begin to subside. A collage of reworked demos, freewheeling session standouts, and swatches of instrumental electronics, into a pretty room emerges as lots of hands’ most thoughtful work to-date. Solemn yet hopeful, into a pretty room occupies the space between moments of tragedy and triumph, offering a touching rumination on grief and loss, growing up and letting go.Billy Woodhouse and Elliot Dryden, the core duo behind lots of hands, first connected in a Newcastle school music program at age 16. At that point, Woodhouse had been tinkering with lots of hands as a solo musical outlet, self-releasing music on Soundcloud and quietly beginning work on 2020’s mistake. Shortly before that record’s release, Dryden properly joined lots of hands, an effort which was quickly thwarted by global circumstances outside of anyone’s purview. Separated by geography and global chaos, Woodhouse and Dryden began work on lots of hands remotely, exchanging demos online to craft what would become 2021’s largely instrumental there’s someone in this room just like you, and 2023’s cult favorite fantasy. into a pretty room marks the duo’s first truly collaborative effort, with Dryden often trekking the vast northern English countryside to write and record in Woodhouse’s bedroom studio.Between pints of beer and rounds of Fortnite, the two slowly chipped away at into a pretty room, whose name is lifted from a pair of demos recorded and released in a short span across November of 2023. The earnest tenderness of these tracks — “into a pretty room” and “the rain”, which appear newly re-recorded for the album — served as guiding light while the duo self-engineered the remainder of into a pretty room. Alongside these newly recorded songs appear Dryden’s unearthed demos, mined and reworked by Woodhouse. Lead single “game of zeroes” puts Dryden front and center on a Hank Williams-inspired ode to coming up short. &#34;I play a game of zeroes,&#34; he sings atop acoustic guitar, piano and digital frills, &#34;Everyone but me will always win.&#34; Elsewhere, “masquerade” interrogates defense mechanisms through electronic-speckled indie folk that is both jaded and joyful.Dryden’s tracks appear alongside Woodhouse’s own songs, which span from touching instrumentals written for family, meant to help usher them through a chapter of monumental loss, to whispered ballads sung with loved ones. “All of my friends agree, you’re in my head,” Woodhouse intones alongside close collaborator and former roommate Mage Tears, “in my head with me.” On the understated late album stunner, “run your mouth,” he imagines a lost one as “a bunch of stars,” and ends the song fixated on “thoughts and memories of us.” Woodhouse’s contributions across into a pretty room ache with loss, but settle gracefully into sparkling ambient sonics that propel the record on its trajectory of self-discovery and acceptance. “Death is just a word, the feelings a reminder of past nights in the cold,” he filters through pitch corrected vocals on “the rain,” before sighing a resigned “oh well.”These individually conceived tracks passed back and forth between the duo, as they ventured into their first moments of writing in the same place at the same time. “backseat 30” is the duo’s first joint venture, and the most immediate song in their discography, transforming youthful anxieties into an explosive anthem. &#34;I don&#39;t wanna waste my life up,&#34; Woodhouse manifests atop layers of twangy and kinetic instrumentation, &#34;hitting the backseat 30, talking with the dogs and the birdies, getting my nails all dirty.&#34; Early album centerpiece, “barnyard,” marks another proper collaboration on the record, with Woodhouse and Dryden’s vocals intertwining and reflecting a quiet sadness as looped guitars swirl in a pool of sparkling instrumentation: “I’ll brush your hair through a nightmare, breathing in the country air.”Newly relocated from Leeds to their current base of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, lots of hands is anchored by the duo’s friendship, which emanates across the album’s 14 tracks. While conceived across painful moments of growth and grief, into a pretty room is a decidedly hopeful effort, crafted between two friends who have spent the better part of the last decade supporting each other through life’s challenges.</div></div></div>

Hudson Freeman and lots of hands

It’s a rare treat when Simon Kirke, Joe Delia, and Klyph Black team up on the Stephen Talkhouse stage.Simon Kirke is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of the rock groups Free and Bad Company.Joe Delia is an internationally acclaimed film score composer and gold and platinum artist known locally and internationally for his dynamic piano playing.Klyph Black is a local favorite virtuoso, known for his work with The Zen Tricksters and Englishtown Project and was the first artist to play live at the Talkhouse.The trio will be joined by Greg McMullen and Al Buonanno.This singular show is a “can’t miss.” Get your tickets while you can. Photo: courtesy of Phil Merritt and LTVeh.

Simon Kirke, Joe Delia & Klyph Black

A new and exciting face on the JamBand landscape, Shakedown Citi was formed in the Shakedown lot at Citi Field in 2023 as the musicians met each other for the first time and knew there was something special going on.  Each song is a journey that can take new directions, twists and turns at any time while still channeling the original style of the Grateful Dead.  If you&#39;re a discerning Head looking for a transcendental musical experience tapping an expansive repertoire and magical set lists – or you&#39;re just looking to shake your bones – Shakedown Citi is definitely your jam.SHAKEDOWN CITI is at the very, very top of Grateful Dead tribute bands I have ever seen.  The band combines the highest levels of seasoned musicianship, sublime vocals and outstanding jams.  Their playing reminds me of the peak years of Grateful Dead.  It&#39;s that good!!!- Peter Martin, Owner, Triad Theater, founder of Dark Star Lounge, Club Dead, Terrapin Flyer

Shakedown Citi

When you hear Annie Trezza it&#39;s often hard to believe that all that sound comes out of one person. With groovy guitar riffs, 60&#39;s inspired melodies, and transportive lyrics, she projects an energy well beyond her size. Upon listening to Dylan and Beatles records on repeat at a young age, she felt compelled to pick up a guitar and start writing her own tunes at age 14. She spends her summers playing all around her home in Montauk, NY. In the off-season when she&#39;s not chasing the waves she&#39;s writing new music, and continuing to play anywhere in the world she finds herself. Between her distinctive voice and her poetic lyrics, it&#39;s hard not to get a little carried away when listening to any of her tunes. And that&#39;s okay because that&#39;s exactly what they&#39;re meant to do. With an album to follow, her EP Blue Suitcase #2 was released December 2019.

Annie Trezza

Annie's Allstar Tribute To Bob Dylan

<div>You ready for an unforgettable live performance?! It&#39;ll get you rocking, stomping, singing and dancing!!</div><div>  Summer Fling is a very, very serious 7 member conglomerate or “band” hailing from NYC, led by crazy frontman Eddie Kam. These recent jazz musicians discovered their unique sound by blending their jazz background, 3 piece horn section and wild theatrical show antics with funk/pop/rock music. Get ready to hear Stevie, Prince, Sting, Tina, Bowie, Bruce Gaga and more! </div>

Summer Fling

The twenty-two-year-old phenom has commanded festival headlining stages, including Coachella and Met Life Stadium opening for The Rolling Stones. TAZ starred on television and Broadway, and has been championed by some of music’s biggest stars. Now, he prepares to unveil his long-anticipated recorded debut. TAZ is currently a touring guitarist with multi-Grammy winning performer Jon Batiste.For TAZ, music is a calling. TAZ was inspired at age eight to pick up a guitar after seeing the movie School of Rock, and just a few years later he was starring in School of Rock the Musical on Broadway. By age sixteen, he had already performed with countless stars — including Lady Gaga, Jon Batiste, Stevie Nicks, Gregg Allman, Quinn XCII, Mac DeMarco, Gary Clark Jr., Derek Trucks, Slash, and The Revivalists — and earned an endorsement from John Mayer as “the first young guitar player that is not a gimmick.”A live performer like no other — seamlessly slipping between blistering guitar riffs and soulful vocals with a carefree charisma — TAZ built an international fan base through extensive touring in the US, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Caribbean.  TAZ has an engaged social media following, capping a recent headlining tour with sold-out shows at Bowery Ballroom in New York City and across the USA.In collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Theron “Neff-U” Feemster (Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Train, Michael Jackson), TAZ has written and recorded a slate of material for his genre-bending debut studio project that is sure to captivate his existing fans and grab the attention of an entirely new audience.TAZ is graduating Yale University in May 2025 and while attending school, he continued to extend his acting, musicianship, and multi-media performances in original directions to explore new creative dimensions. TAZ’s acting continues to flourish, recently landing a roll in SONY Pictures release of &#34;SATURDAY NIGHT&#34; the major motion picture based on the first episode of Saturday Night Live.

Looking for a fun band? Find Peat Moss and The Fertilizers. They are the most animated, fun loving and talented group of performers on the circuit today. Together since high school, this tight-knit group of friends have come a long way, with thousands of performances under their belt! Their ever-expanding song list of fun, upbeat material wows all music fans from any age group.One thing heard time and time again about the band is that they possess tremendous energy and a love of their craft, which shines through in every performance. This provides the audience with a ‘vacation from reality,’ as one viewer remarked. Peat Moss and The Fertilizers will never let you down and never leave an audience unfulfilled. So get on the dance floor, forget all of your problems and be prepared to dance the night away.

Peat Moss & the Fertilizers

Penelope Road is here to bring real performance back. It’s a goal as easy to grasp and slyly ambitious as the Georgia soul-pop band’s music itself, and that mission is playing out across the country to the tune of 20,000 tickets sold in 2025 alone. “We just want people to come to a show or throw on our music and feel like they’re in the ’70s,” says Max Moore, guitarist and one of two lead singers in the group, “where everything is happening on stage or in a studio — for real — and anyone tuning in is fully immersed in the music.” Call it throwback if you like. Penelope Road won’t mind. They don’t disdain old-school musical values; they embrace them. They’re a quintet of twenty-somethings who get visibly excited at the mention of AM radio rulers like Ambrosia and Pablo Cruise, who cover America and The Eagles at their increasingly legendary jam-heavy gigs, and who serve up a stew of perfect pop hooks, funky grooves, and sweet harmonies that’d fit into any yacht rock playlist worth its salt. The Penelope Road story starts on the Atlanta street that gave the group its name. Moore and bassist James Kopp were headquartered on Penelope Road with the rest of the initial lineup when things first got going in 2022, developing their sound amid some shabby circumstances. “We lived in an old, rickety house on the West End in the middle of nowhere. It was definitely a college house. We ran that place into the ground,” says Kopp. “It was gross,” Moore adds. But that house was the breeding ground for a special musical spark. And when the current band roster came to fruition the next year — including singer/keyboardist Charles Eastman, guitarist Koan Roy-Meighoo, and drummer Anthony Smith — Penelope Road moved from idea to action. With a shared musical background encompassing classic pop and rock, and a lingua franca of seminal R&amp;B, the fellas quickly forged a sound that’s instantly accessible yet powered by real-deal musicianship too scarcely seen in modern music, on full display in their 2024 self-titled debut EP. Penelope Road started out building a grassroots following at venues in and around the city. They got a big bump up the ladder when they began posting videos on social media, including the gently funky “Out Tonight,” filmed in the attic of the old Penelope Road house. Its cozy, homegrown feel quickly went viral, attracting labels, managers, and agents. The band signed to Warner Records in 2025, and released their second EP, The Diamond Street Sessions. For the project, Penelope Road stayed close to home, recording at Diamond Street Studios in Little Five Points, Atlanta, run by Tedeschi Trucks Band drummer Tyler Greenwell. “It’s a small spot but it has a very special energy,” says Kopp. Packed together in theroom, the band captured the warmth and immediacy of their live sound, producing a self-produced set with guidance from David Ryan Harris (who’s worked with John Mayer and Alicia Keys). The EP overflows with energy and a good-time mix of soul, funk, pop, and roots, featuring the mellow, post-breakup “Out Tonight,” the bittersweet, harmony-rich “Flowers (Carry Me Home),” and the jazzy, sensual slow-jam “So It Goes.” “We have a structure, and we have ideas, but a lot of stuff comes out when all five of us are sitting together in a room that just happens naturally,” says Kopp — and with Penelope Road, things happen naturally or they don’t happen at all. Following the success of The Diamond Street Sessions, Penelope Road released their latest EP, Chance Encounter in October 2025. With romantic heart-on-sleeve lyrics, full-band grooves, and impeccably warm harmonies, the project captures the spirit of their live performances while opening a fresh chapter in their story. Tracks like the hopeful “Feel It Coming My Way,” the soul-soaked “In Your Arms,” and the deeply longing “Like You Love Me” showcase the band’s knack for crafting songs that feel both classic and unmistakably their own. HITS Daily Double praised the group for their “organically soulful pop-rock” and “impeccable stacked harmonies,” while Creative Loafing Atlanta declared Penelope Road “in a league of their own.” Fresh off Chance Encounter, the Atlanta quintet closed out 2025 with three sold-out hometown shows in December and continued building their reputation through festival appearances and tours alongside Lake Street Dive and Goose. Penelope Road takes that momentum into 2026 with a North American headline tour kicking off February 13 in Brooklyn, NY. In addition, the band was featured on Grammy.com’s Grammy Reimagined series for their stunning Eagles cover, “Lyin’ Eyes,” showcasing their ability to honor classic influences while making them entirely their own. With Penelope Road, the music flows as naturally as the band itself. Warm, joyous, and rooted in real musicianship, their sound captivates fans live and on record, establishing them as one of today’s most exciting bands to watch.

Penelope Road

East Coast Ohana: A Better Together Band — Tribute to Jack JohnsonFor Josh Brussell, this music has never just been songs—it’s been a way of life.Since the release of Brushfire Fairytales, Josh has been deeply connected to the sound, spirit, and lifestyle that Jack Johnson created. More than just influencing his musical style, Jack’s music helped shape a culture—one rooted in simplicity, connection, and finding meaning in the moment.Being just nine months apart in age, Josh has grown alongside that music in real time, giving him a unique and personal perspective on it. The rest of the band came to Jack’s music through Sleep Through the Static, discovering it later but with just as much impact—bringing their own perspective and energy to the sound.Together, they form East Coast Ohana: A Better Together Band, blending those shared and individual experiences into something that feels both authentic and fresh. Their goal isn’t just to play the music—it’s to recreate the feeling that Jack Johnson’s songs have given them over the years and share it with a new community.The band features:<ul><li>Josh Brussell — Rhythm Guitar &amp; Lead Vocals (Member of Little Head Thinks, formerly Mama Lee Rose and Friends, and a familiar face from countless solo performances across the East End)</li><li>Jake Lorefice — Bass &amp; Backing Vocals (Currently a member of Landline, formerly of REEB, and an established solo performer across the East End music scene)</li><li>Riley Owens — Lead Guitar &amp; Vocals (Member of Local Motion, also performing regularly as both a solo and duo act throughout the East End)</li><li>Aiden Marsicovetere — Percussion (Member of Local Motion, also performing regularly as both a solo and duo act throughout the East End)</li></ul>Each member brings deep roots in the local music scene, with experience ranging from 10 to over 25 years performing across Long Island.This isn’t just a tribute—it’s an invitation.Come be part of a new East Coast Ohana, and let these seasoned veterans make you part of the family—celebrating the sound, the spirit, and the culture of Jack Johnson

East Coast Ohana: A Better Together Band-Tribute to Jack Johnson

<blockquote><div><div><div>Hailing from Eastern Long Island, Cat-5 brings hurricane-force energy to the classic rock scene. Named for the most powerful category of storm—one that famously leaves great surf in its wake—the band delivers a sound that is both timeless and electrifying.On lead guitar, Bosco Michne is a seasoned New York performer, recording artist, and educator. Over the years, he has shared the stage and studio with legends including Butch Trucks, G.E. Smith, and Simon Kirke, and has more recently performed alongside Mike Reilly and Rick Davies. A dedicated teacher as well, his students have included the children of Christie Brinkley and Steven Spielberg. Michne also writes and records original music with Unsung Heroes and has been fortunate to have played with, and been inspired by  icons Jaco Pastorius and Randy Brecker. On rhythm guitar, Brian Luckey, formerly of El Camino, has played iconic venues from Montauk to New York City, including The Stephen Talkhouse, Mercury Lounge and CBGB. The rhythm section is powered by bassist Billy Lucey, who also performs with local favorites Jetty Koon, and drummer Ronnie Desiderio, whose steady backbeat anchors the band’s dynamic sound. Nancy Kane on lead vocals comes from a background behind the scenes in the music business, having worked with Duran Duran, Taylor Dayne and The Dan Band, among others.</div></div><div>Cat-5 puts its own spin on beloved classics—from The Grateful Dead’s Friend of the Devil to The Police’s Message in a Bottle—while paying tribute to artists such as The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger, Eric Clapton and more. </div></div></blockquote>

CAT-5

<div>There are Neil Young tribute bands, and there is Brian Dolzani as The Loner. </div><div> </div><div>Experience Brian’s remarkably natural Neil Young tone and music as you never have before in an intimate club environment. This show will be Brian solo on guitar, vocals, harmonica, and piano, singing Neil’s hits and deep cuts. An accomplished singer/songwriter in his own right, Brian also includes a couple of his own songs in his Loner shows, putting Brian’s multi-faceted and deeply resonant musicianship on full display. Don’t miss this unique show of nostalgia and artistry. </div>

Brian Dolzani The Loner: The Music of Neil Young

<blockquote>The electrifying band hailing from Long Island, NY, ignites stages with their funky and fresh sound. With a seamless fusion of genres, their music transcends boundaries, leaving audiences mesmerized by their magnetic performances. From pulsating beats to soul-stirring melodies, Mecco Groove artistry captivates the hearts of listeners, infusing energy and groove into every note they play. With a unique chemistry among the members, their onstage synergy is palpable, creating an unforgettable live experience. Embracing their roots while pushing musical boundaries, Mecco Groove continuously redefine their sonic landscape, leaving a permanent mark on the contemporary music scene.</blockquote>

Mecco Groove

O.P. Effect was formed in 2014, and over the last 10 years, has become one of Long Island&#39;s premier alternative rock cover bands - Specializing in music spanning 1990-2010, with a little sprinkle of some older favorites as well. The band has worked the circuits of bars and restaurants, music venues, street festivals, private parties, weddings and other events. Offering both a 4-person full band lineup, or acoustic duo, O.P. Effect will bring a good time to any setting and get the crowd singing along.

OP Effect

<h3>There is no other band like Lez Zeppelin. Since 2004, this all-girl powerhouse quartet has captured the essence, spirit, power and seductiveness of Led Zeppelin both onstage and in the studio becoming a worldwide phenomenon. The band&#39;s explosive performances are more of a &#34;channeling&#34; than a tribute. Never interested in impersonation, Lez Zeppelin sets its sights on the art and challenge of a group playing in communion. This has earned them the moniker: She-Incarnation.</h3><h3>In June, 2013, Jimmy Page attended their show in London and said of the group, “They played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensuality and an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship.”</h3><h3>In 2025, the band will mark the 50th Anniversary of one of the greatest rock albums of all time, Physical Graffiti, with a full scale tour that features the performance of the album in its entirety. We invite you to come and experience the unique brilliance of this music. Rest assured that we will play the notes. But, know that it is the spaces in-between the notes that create the magic...</h3>

Lez Zeppelin

Cowabunga, dudes!Cowabunga, dudes! The 21st century is sooo overrated, but you know what&#39;s ALL THAT? The SAVED BY THE 90s PARTY! Boo Ya! Hailing originally from New York City and now active all over the U.S., this party has tons of live 90s music from a totally fresh band (they&#39;re da bomb). Get ready for everything from Third Eye Blind to the Spice Girls, from The Backstreet Boys to The Beastie Boys. And after that, we&#39;re not leaving you hangin&#39;! As if! Get jiggy with the DJ spinning dope tunes all night. It&#39;s gonna be the raddest thing since Your Mom!

Saved by the 90's a party with the Bayside Tigers

The Peter Mayer Group embarks on a 2026 tour to promote Peter’s newest album, “Songs &amp; Stories from the 12 Volt Man.” Joining Peter on stage will be his son Brendan Mayer, bassist Zeb Briskovich and drummer Miles Vandiver. All three who also played on the album. Also on the record, many Coral Reefers added to the Buffett vibe and made these tunes so special, together honoring Jimmy’s wishes to “keep the party going!” The band may be joined by special guests at various stops along the tour. Peter Mayer’s relationship with Buffett began in 1989 and lasted until the end of Jimmy Buffett’s life. He became one of Buffett’s main songwriting partners for more than 30 years. Peter Mayer offers more than a tribute to his late friend. He delivers a masterful reimagining of the Jimmy Buffett Songbook. Peter Mayer is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, touring musician and recording artist in Nashville, Tennessee. With his unique writing style, distinctive voice and virtuoso musicianship,Mayer creates compelling and soulful music for an electrifying live performance. Mayer has released 25 albums to date and tours year round with the Peter Mayer Group. He is the lead guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band and has shared the stage with a regalia of bright lights in the music industry including: James Taylor, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Don Henley,Dave Matthews, Joe Walsh, and many others.

Peter Mayer Group- 12 Volt Man Tour

We are IRIEspect, a 6 piece reggae/dub/jam/hip hop/Latin outfit from LI NY. With a very infectious &amp; energetic live show, they showcase a versatile, dynamic, innovative &amp; genre-bending sound fusing elements of roots/rock/reggae with live dub, Latin, hip hop, dancehall &amp; more. Whether chilling on a beach, cruising on the open road, or partying &#39;til the sun comes up, their music will hit all corners of your tastebuds! Playing over 200&#43; shows in their home LI-NYC &amp; surrounding markets up &amp; down the East Coast, they&#39;ve created big waves of buzz over the last few years, leaving their rabid live fans chomping for more. In 2024 they dropped their first full length LP on Dubshot Records, featuring hit single Strong Island. The band generated a lot of buzz going into 2025, closing 24 with highlight shows w/ Collie Buddz at Brooklyn Bowl NY, Original Wailers at Paramount NY, &amp; a sold out show w/ Steel Pulse at Brklyn Bowl. Other recent staple shows include w/ Barrington Levy, Inner Circle, Fortunate Youth, Mihali, Jesse Royal, Bumpin Uglies, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Pepper &amp; many more. Their momentum continued thru 2025, closing with a new album release &#34;Lost In Time EP&#34; w/ special guest artists, available on all platforms. Keep a look out for a follow up release in 2026!

Reggae Night w/ IRIEspect

Silas Jones is an acoustic singer/songwriter born and raised in East Hampton, NY. Growing up with music teachers as parents, Silas was surrounded by music throughout his whole childhood as well as his adult life. During COVID, Silas fell in love with the Grateful Dead and the guitar at the same time and discovered a love for music like never before. During the end of his high school years and throughout his college education he started to write songs that identified with the many aspects of emotion that love can bring. After recording and self-producing his own album and gigging in the Hamptons for 2 years now, he’s excited to bring to you a night of acoustic music filled with originals, older favorites and some songs rarely played on acoustic guitars.

Silas Jones

The Dog Watchers formed in 2015 from the remnants of various east end musical projects. The band consists entirely of local musicians from around East Hampton and Sag Harbor. Focusing on a broad range of covers from the golden age of the 60&#39;s &amp; 70&#39;s, as well newer material. The goal is to surprise and entertain with songs you know &amp; love, ones you may have not heard in a while along with ones that may be new to you. The band members are Michael Rusinsky on Lead Vocals and Guitar, Anthony Liberatore on Vocals and Guitar, Toby VanKeuren on Drums and Bob Charney on Bass. There were frequently dogs present in the studio during rehearsals and that&#39;s how the band got it&#39;s name. Repertoire includes songs from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, The Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Springsteen, The Decemberists, Steve Earle, The Band and many more. The band has played various venues all over the east end including The Stephen Talkhouse, Guild Hall as well as numerous private parties and benefits.

The Dog Watchers

An intoxicating gumbo of global soul, surf noir, and psychedelic funk, all filtered through a vintage, analog haze. Listening to Gitkin feels like stumbling across a forgotten reel-to-reel in a dusty Havana pawn shop or a smoky Marseilles speakeasy. There’s a deep sense of wanderlust baked into every groove — part spaghetti western, part funk exotica, with twangy guitars that slither like snakes through a desert bazaar.New Orleans-based Gitkin, also known as Brian J, a Grammy-nominated artist and producer renowned for his production skills (working with Cedric Burnside, Bab L’ Bluz, Bernard Purdie, Cyril Neville) and as the mastermind behind the funk ensemble Pimps Of Joytime, is experiencing surprising success with this passion project.With monthly streams surpassing 300,000, Gitkin’s three self-produced studio albums have struck a global chord. In 2022, fueled by his growing streaming and social media momentum, he assembled a live trio featuring Palestinian multi-instrumentalist Simon Moushabeck (keys, accordion, percussion) and Cuban-American drummer Washington Duke. Together, they breathe new life and dimension into Gitkin’s recorded material. Since then, the group has toured across the U.S., Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands, France, and Austria—selling out multiple shows along the way. They’ve also supported acts like Steel Pulse, Say She She, The Altons, and Thee Sinseers.After years of making songs where the vocals and lyrics take the spotlight, it&#39;s been liberating to let my guitar do the talking. With Gitkin, I get to bring in my love for African, Middle Eastern, and South American music and mix it with my native musicality that sits in American blues and funk. Performing as a trio with my two talented compadres provides a lot of space in the music that opens the door for what I like to call &#34;expensive moments.&#34; My favorite moments of a show don&#39;t usually happen by somebody playing something fast and impressive. More often it’s when a palpable essence takes over the room — you feel it, and you know everyone in the spot feels it. That&#39;s what keeps me getting in vans and planes and putting in endless hours in the studio.In 2025, Gitkin released a run of singles—including the standouts “Paterson Switchback,” the cinematic “Motel Moon,” and the hypnotic “El Chambre”—each one expanding his audience and deepening his signature sound. Now, in collaboration with the Brooklyn-based label Wonderwheel Recordings, Gitkin is preparing the release of a new full-length album, with the first single rolling out in January 2026. The year will also bring a slate of U.S. shows and a European festival tour in July, marking a new chapter in Gitkin’s evolving sonic journey.

GITKIN

The Brit Pack brings the best of classic British rock music to stagesacross the USA! Performing music by Led Zeppelin, Queen, and The Rolling Stones, to David Bowie, Oasis, Tears for Fears and more, TheBrit Pack cover everything from the most iconic anthems of the sixties,to the modern classics of today!British born but American made, The Brit Pack was formed by twoBritish session musicians living in the US. Their energetic performancesare a magnificent and heartfelt tribute to the UK&#39;s deep musicallegacy, and a testament to the fact that great music never gets old!

The Brit Pack

Celebrating 49 years, ‘Reggae Ambassadors’, THIRD WORLD is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica&#39;s most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences.  Mixing in elements of R&amp;B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as &#34;reggae-fusion&#34;.With 9 Grammy nominations and catalogue of charted smash hits (including “Now That We Found Love”, ”96 Degrees in the Shade” and “Try Jah Love”) spanning over four decades, sold-out tours, a vibrant and loyal fan base and inspirational messages, one may wonder, &#34;Where did it all begin? What gives Third World the staying power so rare in the music industry?&#34; Third World is more than just one of the top Reggae bands of all time, it is an institution that stands for producing and performing music that, while holding firm to the cultural and ancestral roots of its members, still pushes forward the cutting edge of music worldwide. It is an institution whose themes are positive, progressive and internationally relevant: an asset to any size festival / event.Third World has performed to thousands of music fans on 6 of the 7 continents:  TW toured &amp; recorded with late great Bob Marley, including opening for Marley’s first world tour in 1978, TW recorded and toured with master blaster Stevie Wonder, who produced 2 of their albums in the 80’s released with CBS, they toured America with legendary guitarist Santana, opened for the Jackson 5’s first concert in Jamaica, shared stages throughout the world with the U2, Sting, The Police, Whitney Houston, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Jimmy Buffet, Eric Clapton, Marc Anthony, Gladys Knight, the Marley Brothers  and more.  Third World’s hit songs have reached top 40 on the Billboard charts in the US, UK, Europe and Japan and received a platinum award in Japan.  In 1986, Third World received the United Nations Peace Medal for their contribution of music and their lyrical prose.   They performed on the MTV Amnesty International Concert at a sold out Giant Stadium in 1986 , performed at the Rose Bowl with Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder &amp; Michael Jackson, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Welcome Home Nelson Mandala concert in 1990, and have been featured at major sporting events including the Lord’s Cricket Grounds in the UK in 2000, and Opening Ceremony for Cricket World Cup in 2007, America’s Cup Bermuda 2017. TW has entertained millions over the television with performances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman, Arsenio Hall Show, Soul Train, Top of the Pops, Shirley Bassie show and more!  Third World has received the keys to the cities of Atlanta, Brooklyn, Atlantic City, Hartford and Key West.  Additionally, the band has received accolades including multiple IRAWMA Awards, National Black Arts Excellence, Lifetime Achievement Awards from Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica Jazz &amp; Blues, City of Miramar, Fl Icons and more.

Third World: A Tribute to Stephen Cat Coore with Special Guest Kumar Fyah

For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized prolific reggae band from Jamaica. The living legends have earned several achievements in the music industry including winning the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music. They’re long success along with having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley &amp; the most songs sampled by other artist over the years has allowed them to become Ambassadors of reggae. The roots of Black Uhuru formed in Kingston’s “Waterhouse” District in the late 60’s. It is the home of founder &amp; leader Derrick “Duckie” Simpson along with all the rest of the singers from the group. The original Uhuru’s Swahili for “freedom” were Duckie, Don Carlos &amp; Garth Dennis. The first song was a Curtis Mayfield cover of “Folk Song”. They made only a couple more songs before Don left to pursue a solo career &amp; Garth joined Wailing Souls. The two were replaced by Michael Rose &amp; Errol Nelson both from Waterhouse. They recorded the debut album “Love Crises” in 1977 for Prince Jammy later re-released as “Black Sounds of Freedom”. Errol later left the group to join the Jays &amp; was replaced by female singer Puma Jones. This new line-up is when the band began to collaborate with Sly &amp; Robbie &amp; developed the “classic Uhuru” sound of the 80’s. A unique style full of heavy drum &amp; bass, sharp keys, loud guitar riffs &amp; long instrumentals filled with whirly background effects &amp; the signature “wow oh-oh oh’s” echo. It was during this period they signed with Island Records. They began touring internationally &amp; started receiving worldwide attention. They recorded some of their most popular albums like “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” “Sensimelia” &amp; “Chill Out”. The album “Red” was voted #23 for Rolling Stone Magazine list of 100 greatest albums of the 80’s. And history was made when they won reggae’s first grammy award in 1984 for the album “Anthem”. Shortly after the grammy Michael left the group to go solo. Another Waterhouse resident named Junior Reid became the new lead singer. Two albums were released “Brutal” nominated for grammy &amp; “Positive” with Ras Records. These albums included popular hits like “Dreadlocks on the Mountain” “Fit You Haffi Fit” &amp; one of the groups first music videos “Great Train Robbery”. Sadly due to ill health Puma passed away in 1990. Around this time Jr. Reid was having visa issues unable to tour. During the mid 90’s the original members reunited. Four albums were released “Now”, “Iron”, Storm”, “Mystical Truth” &amp; “Strongg” all nominated for grammy. They made an award-winning music video for “Tip of the Iceberg” that featured rap star Ice-T &amp; another video for “One Love” featuring Louie Rankin. They performed live on television for VH1 a cover version of Jimmy Hendrix “Hey Joe”. In 1994 they won the Diamonds Awards for Excellence. Unfortunately, the group began to dispute over band legal rights &amp; went to court in the late 90’s. Duckie won the rights to the name. As the new millennium approached Duckie found Andrew Bee’s once again from Waterhouse. Bee’s first tour with the band was in 1996 in Brazil. They released two albums “Unification” in 1998 &amp; “Dynasty” in 2001. In 2002 they reunited with Sly &amp; Robbie for an international world tour &amp; released a live album/dvd “Dubbin it Live”. The group resurfaced in 2010 &amp; has been touring extensively throughout Europe, South America &amp; the United States. In 2012 they performed in a Broadway musical in Los Angeles called “Loving the Silent Tears”. In 2013 Duckie was awarded a lifetime achievement award from the IRWMA. In 2017 they released a new single &amp; music video “Jah Guide” a Peter Tosh tribute that featured Bugle.In 2018 Black Uhuru released “As The World Turns” the newest album after 15 years. It was nominated for “Best Reggae Album” at the 61st Grammy Awards. For the first time it featured Duckie on lead for the entire album. To support the album the band headed on a major US Tour &amp; Hawaii. During the East Coast leg of the tour they appeared live on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series where they performed a new single “I See You” taken from the “Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica Reloaded” album produced by Sean Edwards of Contractor Music. Two music videos &#34;Chalice&#34; &amp; &#34;War Crime&#34; were filmed by Benji Cooper for the album both featured on Reggaeville. Right before the pandemic Black Uhuru went on a small West Coast Tour with Dylan&#39;s Dharma &amp; Etana where they performed at the One Love Festival in Long Beach. During the &#34;lock-down&#34; the band was idle all of 2020. Duckie did one live stream performance for Kumar&#39;s Kulture Walk St. Bess live video stream series during reggae month. In 2021 Black Uhuru released a new single &#34;Jamaica to Here&#34; mixed by Shaquille &#34;Skunga&#34; Kong, &#34;Med Dread&#34; &amp; Mark &#34;Jah Servant&#34; Giles. Early this year in 2022 Black Uhuru just released a new full length album titled &#34;New Day&#34; &amp; music video for &#34;Brand New Day&#34; that features the members of Dylan&#39;s Dharma band. Partnering with Law Records the album was produced by King Hopeton at his Double Lion Studio in Helltown California &amp; mixed by Jermaine &#34;Ajang&#34; Forde with Dylan&#39;s Dharma band as the Executive Producers.Three music videos were made for the album &#34;Top Ranking&#34;, &#34;Gal Next Door&#34; &amp; the title track &#34;New Day&#34; all filmed by King Hopeton. After the Pandemic Black Uhuru got back on the road in 2022. Starting with a small West Coast US Tour with Dlyan&#39;s Dharma in the Spring. Then in the Summer they headlined the Puerto Rico Reggae Festival at the Tito Puente Amphitheater. And finished a major US Tour in the Fall. In 2023 Duckie released a new track titled &#34;Teaching of his Majesty&#34; that features Jah Mason from Boxy Records. Black Uhuru went on one small US West Coast Tour &amp; headlined the Truckee Reggae Fest.

Black Uhuru

Reggae Night w/ Winston Irie

<div>Nick Kessler is a singer / songwriter born and raised in New York City. Nick covers a wide range</div><div>of artists spanning several decades and genres along with performing songs from his debut</div><div>album, Seen, Not Heard, that can be found on all music streaming platforms including Spotify</div><div>and Apple Music. Nick has played at venues large and small throughout New York City, such as</div><div>The Delancey, Rockwood Music Hall, Avoca NYC, and Horns Hook Tavern. Over the last few</div><div>years, Nick has been breaking into the live music scene on the east end. He is a regular</div><div>featured summer performer at Marlena’s Pack Out in Montauk, along with performing at Springs</div><div>Tavern &amp; Grill and The Clubhouse in East Hampton and has opened for the likes of Inda Eaton,</div><div>Nancy Atlas, and Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s at the iconic Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett.</div><div>Nick is beyond excited for his first headlining gig at Stephen Talkhouse</div>

Nick Kessler

<div>The Jack Marshall Trio is a guitar driven Jazz, Funk, and Soul project led by long time East End music staple, Jack Marshall. From Grant Green to John Scofield, Classic Soul tunes to J Dilla inspired beats and Neo Soul, you’ll get an earful of groove oriented music spanning decades, going all the way to modern day. If the word Jazz scares you, don’t be afraid! The Trio is here to show you the funkier side of Jazz that will get you out of your seat and onto the dancefloor.</div>

Jack Marshall Trio

Julia Raye is a pop singer-songwriter from Long Island, New York, known for blending classical vocal training with contemporary pop and R&amp;B influences. She began performing in local theater productions and studying classical voice at a young age, later joining the New York All State Choir and the ACDA All National Choir. Raye earned a degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Michigan, studying under Grammy Award-winning artist George Shirley. Her original music showcases her classical training while incorporating modern pop and R&amp;B elements. Julia regularly performs at venues all over Long Island, connecting with local audiences through intimate, high-energy shows. You can find her original music on all streaming platforms.

Julia Raye

<h4>Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga, released in November 2024 on the fabled Ruf Records label. A thrilling mix of Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk, Saratoga proved to be a gamechanger: a road trip-ready record filled with razor-sharp observations, vintage textures, and raw humanity. It also marked a major career milestone: Eddie 9V’s soulful sound began reaching hundreds of thousands of new fans across the globe.</h4><h4>Now signed to Easy Eye Sound — the Nashville-based label founded by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys — Eddie 9V is preparing to release a brand-new album in 2026. And the momentum keeps growing. Since Saratoga dropped, Eddie’s monthly listeners on Spotify have exploded from 8,000 to peaking at over 800,000.. Songs like “Halo,” “Saratoga” and “Love Moves Slow” have become SiriusXM Spectrum-certified tracks, gaining steady spins and major audience love.</h4><h4>But this rise is years in the making. From the day he first slung a guitar on a local Georgia stage, Eddie 9V (born Brooks Mason) has been an artist to watch. First cutting his teeth in cover bands and regional blues circuits, he made the leap to full-time frontman with a name that couldn’t be ignored. &#34;I wanted to start from scratch – and I ain’t never heard of no bluesman named Eddie 9V.&#34;</h4><h4>That leap paid off. His early albums Left My Soul In Memphis (2019) and Little Black Flies (2021) turned heads for their wild energy and vintage flair. 2022&#39;s Capricorn was a breakout moment, earning rave reviews from Classic Rock, The Guardian, and more. It debuted at #1 on the blues charts before being dethroned by Bonnie Raitt — &#34;a cool story to be able to say,&#34; Eddie laughs.</h4><h4>By the time Saratoga arrived, Eddie 9V had evolved into a full-spectrum songwriter, tapping into deep wells of soul and storytelling alongside his brother and longtime collaborator Lane Kelly. Much of the album was recorded at their Echo Deco Studio in Atlanta, with some sessions at Denver’s Crown Lanes Studio. From the disco-tinged horns of the title track to the fuzzed-out dreamscape of “Delta,” it’s a record that widened the lens without losing the grit.</h4><h4>Now with a major label partner, national tours, SiriusXM airplay, and streaming growth that shows no signs of slowing, Eddie 9V is poised for the next chapter. A new album is on the horizon. The band is sharper than ever. And if Saratoga was the ignition, what&#39;s coming next is the open highway.</h4><h4>&#34;I’m already writing new songs,&#34; he says. &#34;You never stop.&#34;</h4>

Eddie 9V

What goes around comes around, and nearly 25 years since their founding in Denton, Texas, multi-Platinum country band Eli Young Band have come home.Led by an unmistakable vocal and bringing a Texas-rock edge to modern country, the never-changing lineup of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson have spent two-plus decades on the run, growing from hometown heroes into globe-trotting, chart-topping pioneers. Yet in all that time, EYB never forgot its raising, and today the foursome reclaim the spirit behind their success.Returning to their independent roots, the bold creative defiance that launched them into the mainstream – and in many ways to their old stomping grounds – it’s a new chapter driven by experience and a million miles of wisdom, from a band of brothers still very much in their prime.“We started this thing when we were like 20 years old, and it’s been such a crazy road and such a longer road than any of us could have conceptualized at the time,” says Jones. “I think right now feels a little full circle, in a really nice way.”“Now, we get to step back into our Texas shoes,” Eli agrees. “I think this new stuff finds us reaching deep into our past as a band. We’re remembering where the magic was – all those songs we wanted to record for our Level record, that felt way too edgy for Country Radio at the time.”Indeed, after becoming icons of Texas’ vibrant college-bar scene – and then packing arenas all over the state (without label support) – that Level album from 2005 landed like a live wire, injecting EYB into the mainstream. They followed in 2008 with their Gold-certified breakout “Always the Love Songs” and Jet Black &amp; Jealous, one of three career Billboard Top 5 albums which include the Number One 10,000 Towns and Platinum Life At Best.Likewise, back-to-back Number One singles came with the 5X Platinum “Crazy Girl” in 2011 and 3X Platinum “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (2012), plus the Platinum Number One “Drunk Last Night” and 2X Platinum Number One “Love Ain’t” after that. All along they kept the intensity of their live shows front and center, and with a following which now includes more than 1.4 million Facebook followers, 2.2 million monthly Spotify listeners and more, it’s time to get back to the point.Ready to follow up 2022’s Love Talking, the band have returned to Panhandle House Studio in their hometown of Denton – the same studio where Level was born – bringing new tunes and new excitement along with them. All co-written as a band or with long-trusted collaborators, a fresh batch of songs return EYB to the raw, grassroots energy and emotional sting of their early work, geared for the stage and recorded without digital tricks.For the band, being independent again for the first time in years isn’t a challenge, it’s a reward – and they took the chance to embrace not just renewed creative freedom, but the fun of their self contained live-band philosophy.“Going back to Panhandle House where we recorded Level, it feels like we got to remind ourselves why we started making the kind of music we make,” Eli says. “When this music comes out, I think fans will know it is 100% coming from us.”“Honestly, going to Panhandle House feels like going back to your childhood house in a way,” Jones notes. “It just evokes these memories, like this slightly-younger version of ourselves comes out.”“One thing that’s really special is we’ve come full circle and remember that energy, but we’re also older and wiser,” Thompson adds. “We have years of studio, songwriting and performing experience under our belt, so we have more of a honed edge going in. That’s a really cool advantage.”The comfort level is plainly evident. Exploring new corners of their patented sound by day, and going home to their families each night, the band were free to bring every ounce of the last 25 years to bear. Tracks like the lead single “Home In Hometown” are proof, featuring all the elements that made EYB what it is – from the electric vocal delivery to the deeply textured sonics and soulful theme.A true-to-experience ballad of life on the highway, “Home In Hometown” stands as a heart-on-their-sleeve tribute to those the band loves most – and what they’ve learned from 20&#43; years away. While atmospheric guitars and a steady rhythmic pulse capture a sense of anticipation, another euphoric chorus helps the band unpack what “home” really means.“I was digging deep into our Texas roots,” Eli says of the modern-classic midtempo. “I wanted to write something that felt like Pat Green or Jack Ingram would cut. And when you travel like we do, a lot of times you’re thinking about coming home and being with your family – but, it’s almost like if they meet you on the road, anywhere can be home. It just feels right. I wanted to capture that.”More new tunes will roll out as 2025 and their 25th anniversary arrive, with the band continuing to celebrate an EYB homecoming. From feel-good singalongs and heart melting wedding anthems to pure, untamable romance and clever comebacks of love, they show the same stage-rocking Texas-country hit makers fans know and love, undaunted and with new maturity baked in. We all know seasons change, but if you pay attention long enough, things have a way of coming back around.“It’s been a blessing just to be able to do this for so long, and over our career we’ve seen a lot of bands come and go,” Young says. “It feels it’s family, and we can take that with us as we go down this next part of the road.”“Our music, since it’s been the four of us making it from day one, has such a strong through line,” Jones agrees. “The way we sounded in the beginning, that’s the way we’re going to sound in the end.”“There is no A&amp;R, there’s no label head. There’s nobody saying, ‘Maybe you should do this, maybe you should push that,’” Eli explains.“Yeah, we’ve got no one to blame,” Jones adds with a laugh. “Honestly, we just want people to know we still absolutely love making music, and this comes from a place of passion. Life is good and we’ve got stuff to say, we’ve got this thing we’ve built. I feel like we’re in a good place.”

Eli Young Band

<div>A spectacular lineup of East End Musical Legends all to support the NonProfit, Atlas For The Arts. </div><div>Backed by Nancy Atlas, Johnny Blood, Brett King, Denny McDermott, Joe Delia and Greg McMullen GE Smith &amp;Taylor BartonMama Lee &amp; RoseGene CaseyKlyph Black  Bosco MichneInda EatonSarah ConwayLittle Head Thinks Josh Brussel, and Matt DauschJettykoon Thomas Muse and BoscoHorns from REEBAnnie Trezza and Kevin The KindCash Muse, Julian Link Morse, Silas JonesAnd the list keeps growing (but not much more cause its getting big!) This is a DO NOT MISS EVENT.</div><div>Atlas For The Arts is a Non-profit that supports music, theater, and arts programming for our East End Schools. We believe in the transformative power of music. Our mission is to raise funds for musical education by collaborating with talented local musicians. Together we can create vibrant live performances that not only entertain but also enrich our community. Join us in fostering a love for the arts and supporting the next generation of musicians through engaging events and educational programs. In addition, we look forward to sponsoring holiday performances for our Senior Citizen Centers. We believe that live music, theater and art help our community thrive. Thank you for joining our family!</div>

The Howl- A Spectacular Lineup of East End Musical Legends

Inner Roots, the hottest and most sort after reggae show, dance and backing band the sound of which can be at the best eateries in New York, parties, festivals and cultural events.Inner Roots revived the live band sound and the affordability in the metro area and expanded their listenership and fan base to the suburbs.By all means be the judge and compare the quality of their unrivaled repertoire that’s supersedes the excellences of today’s standards in their display of artistry and infinite musicianship.Inner Roots Band offers a collaboration of many years of musical talent. They are a true expression of reggaes versatility. Their live performance takes you on a journey of Roots, Culture, Lovers Rock, Dance Hall, Vintage Classic reggae music that is rooted in Jamaica and spanning the world. They have been playing together for many years and each member has a style which can’t be refuted.Inner Roots Band consist of Neville Morris (bass), Lee Archebald (guitar) Richard Blackwood (keyboard),Virginia Henriquez (vocal), Owen Dalhouse (drums/leader), Phyllis McClain-Dalhouse (percussionist/manager) These accomplished musicians in their own right have helped to keep Roots, Rock, Reggae alive. World, this that you hear is a tip of the iceberg, Inner Roots simply the best in live entertainment.

Reggae Night w/ Inner Roots

Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s as New York City’s premier ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music&#39;s most iconic groups to life. With their dazzling costumes, flawless harmonies, and captivating stage presence, this tribute captures the essence of ABBA’s unforgettable sound.From &#34;Dancing Queen&#34; to &#34;Mamma Mia,&#34; fans will enjoy a night filled with nostalgia from a stellar cast of musicians! Performers include current or former touring members of: Mamma Mia - Official North American Tour, Marc Martel’s Queen Extravaganza, INXS, Britney Spears, Rob Thomas, The Weeknd and many more! Mamma Mania! pays homage to ABBA&#39;s legacy, celebrating the timeless melodies and uplifting lyrics that have charmed listeners for generations.Join us for an evening of music that showcases not only the incredible songs but also the joyful spirit of ABBA. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their music, this tribute promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with energy, enthusiasm, and plenty of dancing. Don&#39;t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of ABBA from some of New York’s finest!!

Mamma Mania- ABBA Tribute Band

With curly tufts of a recognizable Jewfro peeking out from his omnipresent knit cap, Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushi’s “Joliet” Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett. He’s a band-fronting, songwriting party animal who turns into a swirling rock ‘n’ roll Tasmanian Devil onstage leading his U.N., not unlike Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. From switching instruments mid-song to Frasco stagediving into the crowd or kibitzing with them, an Andy Frasco &amp; The U.N. show is a celebration of inclusivity and tolerance where “You do You” and “let us do us.”The band has grown from playing bars to touring more than 250 days a year all over the country, with Frasco describing that 15-year journey on Growing Pains, the group’s landmark 10th studio album and first full-length effort since 2023’s L’Optimist, showcasing Andy’s growth as a tunesmith in his own right.Produced by Frasco himself for the first time, the collection’s centerpiece is the anthemic “Try Not to Die,” a glass half-full anthem to seizing the day that combines country twang with an easy island breeze in its affirmative message.“Life is Easy,” featuring bluegrass superstar Billy Strings, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and co-writer/frequent collaborators Steve Poltz (Rugburns, Jewel) and Chris Gelbuda (Meghan Trainor), is a folk protest anthem. “Swinging for the Fences,” featuring cameos by G. Love and Eric Krasno (Lettuce, Tedeschi Trucks Band Soulive), is a Motown-flavored paean to dating someone out of your league. The playful “They Call Me Hollywood (But I’m from LA),” co-written with frequent partner Kenny Carkeet, features rapper ProbCause, while the title track is a sing-song, hip-hop-influenced rhyme about embracing change and taking it day-to-day.Frasco wrote most of Growing Pains in Nashville with his longtime guitarist Shawn Eckels and frequent songwriting partners Chris Gelbuda, Steve Poltz, and Andrew Cooney.“I came into this life wanting to write songs,” said Frasco. “It took 15 years, but I feel I’m starting to get credit for it. My cup is full. I’m really starting to see my dreams come true.”

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

From fist pumping, sing-a-long anthems, to high energy Top 40, Party Rock and Dance (even some Country), Fast Five is New York&#39;s most exciting new cover band providing the best in live entertainment!  We are a dynamic group of 5 veteran musicians who have played every scene, including bars, nightclubs, colleges, weddings, corporate parties, and national venues. Our song list is huge and constantly growing!  We tailor our act to suit every type of audience, from late night club crowds, to country club parties and everything in between.  Playing songs that are meant to be played live, every Fast Five show is a high energy, live music experience!

Fast Five

&#34;Whenever we&#39;re onstage, we&#39;re just trying to throw a party,&#34; says Clay Street Unit&#39;s Sam Walker. &#34;Life&#39;s hard enough already. We want to remind people to let loose, love each other, and enjoy themselves.&#34;Celebration. Catharsis. Friendship. It&#39;s all part of Sin &amp; Squalor, Clay Street Unit&#39;s full- length debut. Recorded in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and inspired by the soundsof the Appalachians, it&#39;s a record that blurs the borders between genre and geography. The result is a singular interpretation of American roots music — a sound that mixes the acoustic instrumentation of bluegrass and folk with the amplified energy of Americana and country. Driven forward by drums, sharp songwriting, and the chemistry of six good friends and musical brothers who&#39;ve shared countless hours on stage, Sin &amp; Squalor doesn&#39;t just nod to Clay Street Unit&#39;s wide spread of influences; it reshapes them into something new. Everything began in Denver, Colorado, where Clay Street Unit formed in 2021. Many of the band&#39;s members — mandolinist Scottie Bolin, banjo player Jack Cline, pedal steel guitarist Brad Larrison, drummer Brendan Lamb, and singer/guitarist/ringleader Sam Walker — had grown up elsewhere, spending their teenage years in cities like Atlanta, Charlottesville and Montgomery. Coming together in Colorado where they added bassist Jack Kotarba, they mixed the southern soundtrack of their youths with the raw, rugged spirit of the West. After building an audience at local venues like Cervantes, the guys hit the road, where the very thing that once made their music so difficult to categorize — the sheer diversity of their sound — became one of their calling cards. &#34;We played bluegrass events, folk festivals, and country venues,&#34; Walker says of those early shows, which the bandmates often booked themselves. &#34;We were able to share our music with so many different demographics and dip our toes into different pools, and what we realized is, it&#39;s all pretty similar. Our music seemed to meet everyone in the middle.&#34; Between their cross-country tours, Clay Street Unit found time to head back home to Denver, where they recorded Sin &amp; Squalor with producer (and co-founder of the Grammy-winning Infamous Stringdusters) Chris Pandolfi. Harnessing the electricity of the band&#39;s live show felt like a natural goal, but the guys pushed for something deeper too, showcasing the songwriting chops that had evolved since the release of their introductory EP, A Mighty Fine Evening, in 2022. &#34;We recorded A Mighty Fine Evening in three hours on a Wednesday night, with a case of beer,&#34; Walker remembers. &#34;It was a great representation of who we were at the time, but we wanted to capture something deeperand emotionally vulnerable with this album. Sin &amp; Squalor grapples with some heavier concepts, and we tried to do so in a relatable way.&#34; Heavier concepts can&#39;t weigh down Clay Street Unit, though. The guys are still throwing a party. With its call-and-response chorus and dazzling mandolin riffs, &#34;Where Have You Gone&#34; is a roots-steeped anthem, shot through with fire-powered fretwork and heartland hooks. Similarly, &#34;Drive&#34; begins with an aching lament, as the lyrics capture the racing thoughts of a traveler who misses the loved ones he&#39;s left behind, only to slam into an energetic fifth gear during its final stretch. &#34;That song is about wanting to be with someone,&#34; Walker explains, &#34;and the impulse you might have to just drop everything and drive to them. In the studio, we thought, &#39;Why not highlight that urgency by kicking into double time at the end of the song?&#39; We wanted to showcase the immediacy of the moment.&#34; Sin &amp; Squalor showcases more than the string-band stomp and eclectic enthusiasm of a must-see live act, though. It also highlights Walker&#39;s ability to turn everyday stories into something cinematic. On &#34;Let&#39;s Get Stoned,&#34; he paints the picture of two lovers taking stock of life&#39;s simple pleasures. The rent is high and their apartment is cold, but they&#39;ve still got each other, as well as some weed and bottom-shelf whiskey. The song is a countrified celebration of the things that keep us aloft, and Walker sings it with a voice like broken-in leather, supple one minute and sturdy the next. Call it folk-country. Call it western Americana. Call it Rocky Mountain Newgrass with southern soul. Clay Street Unit aren&#39;t concerned about the various definitions; they&#39;re just happy that more and more people are listening. With Sin &amp; Squalor, they stake their claim as torchbearers of something both fresh and familiar, nodding to the traditions of American roots music while sharpening their own modern edge.

Clay Street Unit

Tell Me Lies showcases the timeless hits of Fleetwood Mac, a band renowned for their exceptional song writing and energetic live performances. The accomplished members of Tell Me Lies have been creating music together in various styles and combinations for many years. It was only natural for them to unite and honor the unmatched legacy of Fleetwood Mac. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity and a deep respect for their craft, Tell Me Lies meticulously recreates the beloved sounds and visuals of one of the world&#39;s most adored best-selling bands.

Tell Me Lies -The Fleetwood Mac Experience

<h3>&#34;Okay...The Allmost Brothers Band&#34;</h3>The Allmost Brothers Band is a progressive tribute act honoring the tradition of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Working within the framework of the incredible and vast song book of the ABB, The Allmost Brothers inject something new, fresh and exciting into the material. In a matter of words: high level musicianship, authentic improvisational interplay, dedication to the high octane performance, and power that established theoriginal ABB back in 1969, and sustained their 45 year carreer.The Allmost Brothers Band are: Sean McGrath, and Dave Filloramo on lead guitars, Joe Wasserman on Vocals &amp; Keys, Dave Losee and Dan Roth on Drums, and Tom Hooker on the Bass.This band of brothers truly thrives on chemistry and improvisation bringing a unique fire every night to the song book of the ABB.Duane Allman had a clear vision all those years ago, to spread the gospel of American Blues, R&amp;B, &amp; Jazz music to the people.  With this gospel the original ABB created a new sound that would fill concert halls, car radios, and smokey bars for decades to come.  The Allmost Brothers share in this same vision, and bring their explosive sound to paying tribute to  the greatest live band in history.  From the Fillmore to the Beacon, The Allmost Brothers stretch from the original Duane Allman &amp; Dickey Betts lineup to the recent Warren Haynes &amp; Derek Trucks lineup and everything in between.At the heart of things The Allmost Brothers Band are more than a tribute act, they are an experience.

The Allmost Brothers Band

Black & Sparrow

La Herencia is a nine-piece Salsa, Cumbia, and Latin Soul powerhouse based in Long Island, NY. Led by pianist and bandleader Nick Corredor, the group is on a mission to revive the golden era of salsa and bring its infectious rhythms back to the mainstream. Rooted in the sound of Alegre Records and Fania Records, La Herencia blends raw percussion, deep brass, and the elegance of woodwinds and strings to create a groove reminiscent of Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, The Lebrón Brothers, and Willie Colón. Corredor, a Colombian American musician with deep ties to the salsa and Latin music scene, brings a modern edge while staying true to the genre’s rich history. With its distinct charangainfluence and relentless swing, La Herencia is breathing new life into the dance floors of New York and beyond. As part of the Elieco Records collective— you can purchase any music by finding them through their name &#34;La Herencia&#34;.

Industry Night w/ La Herencia

&#34;Their name says it all: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band. For nearly 20 years, the band has been performing sold out shows around the world; playing over 1,500 dates in 46 states and 8 countries. Many go to their live shows with reservations, high expectations, and the burning question, &#34;Do these guys sound like the real Dave Matthews Band?&#34; Almost always the answer is &#34;Yes!&#34;Beyond mastering the DMB sound and the relentless touring, what separates The Dave Matthews Tribute Band from other cover bands is their passion, love, and respect for DMB and their music. That is what makes you come out of one of their shows saying, &#34;Yeah, they really do sound like the real Dave Matthews Band.&#34;

Dave Matthews Tribute Band

“What can we do to get people off their fucking phones?” exclaims founder and frontman Luke Faillaci, explaining the mission behind Fai Laci, the band he founded and fronts. “And how can we give them something real and make them have a great time? That’s the most important thing we can do: Just communicate with our followers and let them know they fucking rule!” The Boston quintet — which also includes guitarists Anthony Cervone and Michael “Goldie” Goldblatt, bassist Cal Hamandi, and drummer Zack Putnam — have already amassed a grassroots fanbase thanks to their energetic, wildly cathartic live shows around the Northeast. They’ve seen a community coalesce around their inspired rock songs, with a quarter-million monthly followers and millions of streams despite, until recently, having no label, no publicist, and no manager. They’re proof that good tunes can still find their audience, and they’re working hard to bring others into the fold. “We’ve always been making music for ourselves, and we’re going to hold ourselves to that, because we know other people will want to hear it, too.” Fai Laci are a band with a mission, and Elephant in the Room is the ideal vehicle to achieve it. Produced by Dan Auerbach and recorded at his Easy Eye Sound Studios in Nashville, the album blends the urgency of punk and the stomp of glam with the theatricality of classic rock, all bound together by the band’s sharp swagger and Faillaci’s boundless charisma. Especially for a debut, it’s confident and surprisingly diverse, full of brazen rockers and bruised-heart ballads. The band expertly traverses the psychedelic time and tempo changes of “Cure Upon the Hill” with the same grace and nuance that they bring to “Beautifully Boring,” a dreamily bittersweet anthem about navigating your young adulthood with your sense of self intact. In between, they deliver bangers like the decadent “Sarasota” and the jittery new wave “Headlights”, each a showcase for their inventive guitars and nimble rhythm section. “We never set out to make a certain kind of sound,” says Faillaci. “It takes us wherever it takes us. We got more into the rock side of things on the album, but we also wanted to have some really beautiful songs on it. We wanted to have something for everybody.” That’s been the defining Fai Laci attitude since Faillaci founded the group. Working by himself and learning as he went along, he released two EPs and a handful of singles that he hoped might eventually make their way beyond his circle of friends. Those early songs reveal a young artiststill integrating all of his favorite artists, from the obvious (Bowie, Nirvana, The Doors) to the not- so-obvious (The Highwaymen). “My dad played them around the house all the time, and I lovedthe songwriting and storytelling aspect of their songs. When I was a teenager, I went through an era of loving rap music, especially this artist Felly. I drew a lot of inspiration from him, and that’s when I realized I could just produce myself. I was just figuring out how to make sounds and record them...and I sucked! But I enjoyed it because I was learning how to make the music that I wanted to listen to.”Gradually, Faillaci brought players into the band, based more on personality than chops. “It was never about adding another guitar just to have another guitar,” he says. “It was about getting the right people. I knew they’d be a good fit for the band because nobody has an ego. We’re all pretty level-headed.” Currently, all five band members live together in a house in Medford, Massachusetts, where they can jam ceaselessly and record whenever inspiration strikes. “Everybody holds their own with production and songwriting. Everybody writes. Everybody gets a vote. So, there’s been a huge shift in our sound because everybody is bringing their own ideas to the music. I can’t imagine making this music with anybody else in the band.” Soon their music made its way to Auerbach, one half of the Black Keys, whose first response was: Get ‘em in the studio. “I couldn’t believe it,” says Faillaci. “It was the craziest shock of my life. We didn’t know what we were getting into, because we’d never recorded as a full band before.” They made two trips down to Nashville, where they had a few co-writing sessions with Auerbach and Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves, Demi Lovato) and holed up at Easy Eye Sound Studios. “It was a learning experience, and it gave us the confidence to try things a little differently. We did some overdubs and tried some things to give the record a cool studio sound, but we were focused on making it sound like a performance, like a band playing together. We wanted to capture that feeling we get when we’re playing live.” The five players had a breakthrough while they were working on the opener, “Cure Upon the Hill,” which opens with a Springsteen reference and a deep urge to break free: “Oh, my mamma told me I was born to run, shed off my dirty clothes and burn into the sun.” The song lives up to that sentiment, constantly twisting itself into new shapes as though nothing could hold it in place. “We had basically finished the song, and when we got to the outro, we were trying to figure out what to do. We thought about a double chorus or something like that, but it seemed too easy, too predictable. We don’t want to take the easy route. We don’t want to be predictable. So, let’s do this huge tempo modulation into the choir outro with a dual guitar solo thing.” That decision makes a great song even better, introducing an album full of little sparks of inspiration that catch you off guard and make you put down your fucking phone. “Have You Nothing Left to Say” opens with Cervone playing the national anthem on guitar, a nod to Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock, but also an acknowledgement of the sad state of the union. “That’s something Anthony started doing during our live shows, and then we’d talk about the bad shit going on in America right now and how it’s up to us to make things better. We had to include that on the album, because that’s such a crucial part of the message. Fai Laci aren’t an explicitly political band, but they do see rock and roll as a subversive force: a battering ram for storming the castle, the glue that binds people together into a community that’s more powerful than any one person. It is, ultimately, a noble pursuit. “We’re trying to get people together so they can hang out and just talk to each other,” Faillaci explains. “So, let’s be as real as possible. Let’s keep hammering away at the stuff that makes a true difference to the people in front of us. We’ve proved on a small scale that we can do that. Now it’s just a matter of finding cool ways to do it on a larger scale.”

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