KC Jones is a solo artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012's Reckless EP is a narrative about the human condition and its corresponding elements of excess, suffering and love. Songs on the four-track EP, released by The Record Collective, were inspired by Jones' profound connection to Robert Pirsig's novel Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Paul Thomas Anderson's film There Will Be Blood, and Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska.
Zac Clark is on the fence. On one side lies Katy Perry wearing only a synthesizer. On the other, Fleetwood Mac crushes Narragansett tall boys with Dan Fogelberg and Richard Marx. Tough choice, but Clark walks the line like a born politician: every time an infectious melody creeps by, you realize it contains a clever, concise and insightful lyric; simple progressions showcase unique instrumentation and formidable piano chops. Though often described as "power pop" or "piano music for adolescent girls," neither captures the breadth of influences on the upcoming Young Volcanoes, a lively and diverse record four years, seven states and hundreds of thousands of miles in the making.
WED 2/1
Angela Savvas
Angela Savvas delivers a refreshing, nearly insurgent take on the singer/songwriter genre with her richly nuanced, diverse set of songs. Each tune makes subtle nods to different reference points in the acoustic soul tradition, but the arrangements consistently defy expectation with nimble twists and clever tweaks on convention. The sophisticated chord voicings and hypnotic rhythms are suggestive of a serious musical pedigree, but it's Savvas's angelic alto – equal parts clover honey and crisp, purified air that ground her compositions with an emotional weight that will have her thoughtful melodies and modernist poetry resonating in listeners' ears.
-The Deli Magazine
THU 2/2
David Hurwitz is a lyrics person. George Washington's Horse is his mode of transportation. Bob Fass of WBAI says David is "one of the better singer songwriters you'll hear today." "A New York institution" says Paul Hammer of Savoir Adore. GWH is for fans of Mountain Goats, The Microphones, Dawes and early-period Against Me.
Sharpen your spades and hone your harpoons. Ponder the significance of whiteness. Grab the lightning rod and hang on to your hat, Ahab, because Call Me Ishmael is coming to play songs from Patrick Shea's one-song-per-chapter, multi-genre Moby-Dick project.
Graham Lee Smith is a happy dude playing sad songs. His influences span several generations of other sad dudes, including Hank Williams, George Jones, Townes Van Zandt and many more. After years of larger musical efforts, he's whittled things down to one man, an old guitar and song upon song within the righteous tradition of heartbreak, whiskey and women.
FRI 2/3
Featuring Kendra Grant Malone and Matthew Savoca
Jay Pluck (Ed Askew Band, Koning's Blauw) will play his long-form undulating piano compositions; sparkling imagery, sudden shifts, and pedal-down piano swirls. A Philip Glass resonance and Mulatu Astatke influence but simplified and rustic. He will be accompanied alternately by Michael Durek (PAS, SK Orchestra, Cloud Cloud) on theramin, Tyler Evans (Ed Askew Band, The Black Swans), Candace Thompson (Koning's Blauw), and Julia Violet - with special guest Christopher Yeatman playing shakuhachi flute.
Vulnerable, Sexy Cupcake. (Vegan Optional)
Extra Arms is a Brooklyn band that pitts guitar textures and layers against hypnotic rhythmic structures and beats. Their debut album "In Parallel" was released last October on Bibliotec Recordings and recent shows and CMJ showcase gained the band considerable attention for soaring ethereal moving landscapes and personal vocals. Critics have called their sound, "Muse meets The Black Keys," with their down to earth rhythms and controlled virtuosity, but you are free to think for yourself.
SAT 2/4
Pete's popular Saturday music series is back. Great shows each Saturday from 3pm to 7pm. Come warm up with Hot Spiced Cider ($6 Special). Beer and drink specials, too. And as always the music at Pete's is FREE. Doors at 3:30, bands at 4:00.
Zac Clark is on the fence. On one side lies Katy Perry wearing only a synthesizer. On the other, Fleetwood Mac crushes Narragansett tall boys with Dan Fogelberg and Richard Marx. Tough choice, but Clark walks the line like a born politician: every time an infectious melody creeps by, you realize it contains a clever, concise and insightful lyric; simple progressions showcase unique instrumentation and formidable piano chops. Though often described as "power pop" or "piano music for adolescent girls," neither captures the breadth of influences on the upcoming Young Volcanoes, a lively and diverse record four years, seven states and hundreds of thousands of miles in the making.
The Eggs' create melodic loveliness, combining the sounds of your favorite bands without imitating a single one.
Zach Stock's debut album, Until We Lay Alone, was produced by Philadelphia's Bill Moriarty (Dr. Dog, Man Man), and features austere folk arrangements that expand and contract with diverse instrumentation and lush vocal harmonies. At the center of these songs is Stock's arresting vocal delivery, which like his lyrical content, is at turns both playful and deathly serious. The result unfolds like a perverse gospel of alienation and loss, all underneath a bourbon-soaked grin as bright as a banjo. Together with his band, Zach Stock creates on stage "a warm living room for the traveled folk... [that feels] like a final resting place" (Brian Wilensky, Philadelphia Citypaper).
Brother K is a rock and roll project featuring two overachieving and unprofessional multi-instrumentalists. With cranked tube amps, go-for-broke vocals, and lyrics about being twentysomething on the eve of the apocalypse, Brother K sound like a barfight breaking out in the middle of a revival tent - or a revival meeting breaking out in the middle of a bar.
Western Psychedelic Rock. Led by the mysterious Ernest Wheyton of South Dakota, the Dust Engineers use bottlenecks and bends on their guitar strings to drive you toward the great open spaces of the American West.
KC Jones is a solo artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012's Reckless EP is a narrative about the human condition and its corresponding elements of excess, suffering and love. Songs on the four-track EP, released by The Record Collective, were inspired by Jones' profound connection to Robert Pirsig's novel Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Paul Thomas Anderson's film There Will Be Blood, and Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska.
SUN 2/5
Ben sings songs and plays an electric guitar tuned like a cello. Solo performance about not wanting to be solo anymore, or maybe about the feeling of missing California. Lots of droning. His new album, available probably soon, is called "New Space".
MON 2/6
Colorado alt-country pop songstress, Caitlin Cannon. and Brooklyn bad girl Caitlin Jemison have married songs, styles and sultry in a delicious "Caitlin" sandwich with creamy harp filling.
Solo indie/aleatoric from Bennington, Vermont
Sweetest sounds of the outer world from Brooklyn, New York
TUE 2/7
Sima is a soulful blues, rock and folk singer. Performing since the age of 6, her songs and gritty vocals have mesmerized audiences around the world from Berlin to Armenia to Venezuela. Whether she is performing in front of a band or with just a guitar and piano she always strives to make sure the audience goes deep into the music with her.
WED 2/8
"With her rich, captivating, timeless voice, Lora-Faye makes lo-fi Americana that often sounds like it could have been pulled off an old Alan Lomax reel-to-reel. There's no flash, no 'look at me, I know Folk music!' vibe, just from-the-soul songs that sound like they were made to be played in the cotton fields, on the front porch or at the local church revival in some alternate universe." (Mike Breen, Chicago CityBeat)
THU 2/9
Nerve Presents: Everything I Know About Love I Learned At This Reading
Featuring Jack Murnighan, Maura Kelly and EJ Dickson
Stroamata wore many colors, took many different shapes, and created a wide and wild array of sounds throughout the mid 2000's. It wasn't until 2008 with the release of the self produced album Things Left Lying Around did Stroamata really come into being. The sound and style grew with their second release, The Phoenix EP, in 2010. Stroamata played just about every club in Boston and has built a strong reputation for often being the best band on the bill. Now Stroamata is taking their sound to Brooklyn, to light a raging fire.
Sharksleep is a 4-piece band merging their love of song with their experience in the American experimental tradition. Somewhere between the deep listening © of Pauline Oliveros and the sung dreams of Waylon Jennings, Sharksleep conjurs a meditative country hollar with its eyes and ears aimed at the stars. They are: Matt Marble (voice/guitar), Jim Altieri (violin/accordion), Bob Jones (bass), and Jessie Marino (cello).
FRI 2/10
From the creator of PUNDERDOME 3000 and co-creator of Ridegefield Middle School Talent Nite comes THE SUPER SECRET SICKDAY SHOW. In each show, 8 year-old Martha plays hooky to host a talk show in front of a live audience (her stuffed animals and you!). Join Martha and The Pillowcase Band for an hour of nonstop too-cool-for-school tomfoolery with her puppets Old Sizzle, the partially deaf elephant, Bunny, the sparkly cactus in her 20-something's, and Machiatto, the tap dancing marionette. Imagine the charm of Lamb Chop, the romp of Pee Wee, and the bustiness of The View. Costumes are welcomed.
Blues, folk, & soul. A vintage sound with a modern touch; a retro-fusion of sorts.
Chantilly is your friendly neighborhood singer-songwriter. She's a crazy cat lady, lifestyle blogger, and happens to write the best rainy day songs you've ever cried to. Among other things, she recently made a magical new set of recordings, and raised over $2,000 from her loyal fans to finance it through kickstarter. Not only are her lyrics smart, and her vocals bangin', but she is quite a lovely human being. (In other words, the total package...) Come hang and find out more :)
SAT 2/11
Pete's popular Saturday music series is back. Great shows each Saturday from 3pm to 7pm. Come warm up with Hot Spiced Cider ($6 Special). Beer and drink specials, too. And as always the music at Pete's is FREE. Doors at 3:30, bands at 4:00.
Zac Clark is on the fence. On one side lies Katy Perry wearing only a synthesizer. On the other, Fleetwood Mac crushes Narragansett tall boys with Dan Fogelberg and Richard Marx. Tough choice, but Clark walks the line like a born politician: every time an infectious melody creeps by, you realize it contains a clever, concise and insightful lyric; simple progressions showcase unique instrumentation and formidable piano chops. Though often described as "power pop" or "piano music for adolescent girls," neither captures the breadth of influences on the upcoming Young Volcanoes, a lively and diverse record four years, seven states and hundreds of thousands of miles in the making.
French songs with a Dutch touch, Marcel Van Dam on vocals/guitar and Frank Vigilante on harmonica and trumpet.
Ariel is a songwriter with a bold lyrical spirit and the vocal prowess of a 1930's crooner. Over the past year she has begun to develop a loyal fan base with her diverse range of songs, spanning from pop inspired arrangements, to rock anthems, to sweet old-style country grooves.
Duo of Beth Price and Rachael Benjamin. Brings you songs that make you dream of country road trips, winter nights, family, and love. They will take you on a drive both to the north and south.
Drawing inspiration from such folk contemporaries as Andrew Bird and Ani Difranco, The Mona Dahls knit the lyricism of the violin in conversation with the tender and terse cadences of Bendavid's own voice. At times upbeat and folksy, and other times absorbed in serious melody, they ground both plaintive and ebullient sounds alike in the rhythm of guitar, mandolin, and crashing bells. This pronounces a noise strangely earthly and cerebral all at once, yet above all, emotional.
Merrily and the Poison Orchard is a Brooklyn band with heart. From rollicking bar song to dark carnival, Merrily and the Poison Orchard is a fire storm on stage and quickly becoming an NYC favorite.
SUN 2/12
KC Jones is a solo artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012's Reckless EP is a narrative about the human condition and its corresponding elements of excess, suffering and love. Songs on the four-track EP, released by The Record Collective, were inspired by Jones' profound connection to Robert Pirsig's novel Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Paul Thomas Anderson's film There Will Be Blood, and Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska.
The disembodied spirit of obscure vaudeville performer Al Duvall (1881-1936) wanders the city, doomed to perform his novelty songs and disaster ballads for all time.He renders his ditties on a tenor banjo, which is often seen eerily suspended on stage, as if by strings. Some of the more clairvoyant among the audience may be able to dimly discern the spectre himself.
MON 2/13
A singer/songwriter from North London...
TUE 2/14
With a style that spans indie-pop, alt-folk, and straightforward rock, New York singer-songwriter and one-man-band John Brodeur has spun his ever-changing sound into a style all his own. His latest release, "Tiger Pop Ten," celebrated the 10th anniversary of his solo debut with a newly recorded version of the album, and was accompanied by a 55-date U.S. tour. Best known as leader of power-pop acts The Suggestions and Maggie Mayday, Brodeur is also well-regarded for his instrumental work with bands like The Morning After Girls, Soren Well, and Silver Rockets.
Ranging from straightforward country weepers, to impressionistic songs that could be in a Clint Eastwood film, Bennett Jackson's music presents a modern western aesthetic. Bennett's songs embody the traditions and longing of country music, as well as the expansive and majestic qualities of the American West and its mythology. His debut EP of original material "Plumas County" was released in August 2010. The follow up to "Plumas County," titled "Ranchera" was released shortly after. He is based out of Austin, TX.
David Hurwitz is a lyrics person. George Washington's Horse is his mode of transportation. Bob Fass of WBAI says David is "one of the better singer songwriters you'll hear today." "A New York institution" says Paul Hammer of Savoir Adore. GWH is for fans of Mountain Goats, The Microphones, Dawes and early-period Against Me.
Pop folk musician Zach Berkman has spent the last year touring the country and producing other people's records. In the in between moments, he found time to release his second full length album, 'The Valley,' in February of 2010. Since then, he has seen both coasts, 30,000 miles of highway, and most of the barbecue restaurants in between. In December of 2010, Berkman took respite in Cape Cod, where he tucked away for two weeks and recorded his next full-length album to be released later in 2012.
WED 2/15
This Swedish singer/songwriter is well established in her home land and has done several tours all over Europe. She has released four full length albums, and nowadays she also runs her own record label. With her warm, slightly raspy voice, she sings original soulful songs, accompanied by her acoustic guitar and harmonica.
THU 2/16
Featuring DuoZwei
The uber-amazing DuoZwei made up of Eric Lamb, flute and Nuiko Wadden, harp will be rocking the candy store. You'd be crazy to miss it....!
...like a bizarre cross between Radiohead, Robert Wyatt, The Bad Plus and Nico", guitarist/composer Chris Parrello brings some of NYC's very finest musicians to his thoughtful compositions - artfully bridging modern jazz and the popular song with high energy and the best of intensions. Featuring Karlie Bruce, Kevin Thomas, Brian Chase, and Ian Young.
FRI 2/17
Featuring Timothy Donnelly, Anselm Berrigan and Camille Roy
The Minor Leagues are a six-piece indie pop band from Cincinnati, Ohio. They term their music Rust Belt Pop, a combination of sweet melodies and sad lyrics. They're promoting their new album - North College Hill - out Jan. 31, 2012 on Datawaslost. Featuring the singles "Ghost Maps" and "Secret Codes," the album explores the passing of time and the loss of youth through the eye of North College Hill, a small town in southern Ohio.
Carl Banks is a melodic nomad, often picking up lyrical ideas from adventures found after scratching the rambling itch. With an open-minded ear for good storytelling and without bias for genre, Carl pools his influences from a wide variety of artists. A musical raggedy man of sorts, he is most comfortable with guitar in hand and blues harp in the rack playing for 1 to 1000.
Kotorino is a Brooklyn band that play darkly elegant, trippy, gypsy-flavored "parlor rock" with carnivalesque touches. Our instrumentation includes, but is not limited to: guitar, violins, tuba, bass clarinet, tenor sax, trumpet, pump-organ, voice, banjo, drums, accordion, bass and musical saw.
SAT 2/18
Pete's popular Saturday music series is back. Great shows each Saturday from 3pm to 7pm. Come warm up with Hot Spiced Cider ($6 Special). Beer and drink specials, too. And as always the music at Pete's is FREE. Doors at 3:30, bands at 4:00.
Zac Clark is on the fence. On one side lies Katy Perry wearing only a synthesizer. On the other, Fleetwood Mac crushes Narragansett tall boys with Dan Fogelberg and Richard Marx. Tough choice, but Clark walks the line like a born politician: every time an infectious melody creeps by, you realize it contains a clever, concise and insightful lyric; simple progressions showcase unique instrumentation and formidable piano chops. Though often described as "power pop" or "piano music for adolescent girls," neither captures the breadth of influences on the upcoming Young Volcanoes, a lively and diverse record four years, seven states and hundreds of thousands of miles in the making.
Folk played at garage rock levels.
aCloudedhed has a variation of Modern Acoustic Rock with Delta Blues/ Jazzy undertones.
SUN 2/19
KC Jones is a solo artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012's Reckless EP is a narrative about the human condition and its corresponding elements of excess, suffering and love. Songs on the four-track EP, released by The Record Collective, were inspired by Jones' profound connection to Robert Pirsig's novel Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Paul Thomas Anderson's film There Will Be Blood, and Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska.
With BANKS, cousins Cody and Max Campanie, set out to make the surf rock album that George Harrison never recorded. Oft-times they are accompanied by their friend Aaron Stoquert on the bass guitar, carrying on the lineage of great power trios such as Rush, Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd, and Mahavishnu Orchestra.
MON 2/20
If Steven Patrick Morrissey had been fond of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway and Paul McCartney's early solo work and refused to play with a full band, Warbles would be unnecessary.
Dave Godowsky recorded his debut album at Justin Vernon's studio under the pseudonym John Shade. It can be downloaded for free here: He will be performing songs from the record as well as several new songs to be recorded in 2012. For fans of Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, drinking coffee, sleeping, and fishing.
TUE 2/21
Specializing in his unique brand of "Spanglish Guajirobilly" tunes, Deivito performs "The Black Spaniard," his ambitious English/Spanish blend of old folkloric styles of Latin America ranging from Mexico to Puerto Rico to Ecuador and Bolivia - along with Bluegrass, Doo Wop, Rockabilly and Outlaw Country flavors. Deivito proudly presents a "new" old sound which is nothing less than a sonic tour of all of the cultural Americas. Guepa!
"...instrumentals that will warrant repeated listens." - Relix Magazine. Roots, Twang & Jazz. Brooklyn guitarist Luca Benedetti steers his Telecaster through mix of originals and eclectic covers. w/ Jeff Hanley-Bass & Dave Burnett-Drums
Songs sung, some happy, some blue.
WED 2/22
this is a stripped version of our experimental sound: an amalgam of noise and harmonies.
THU 2/23
Sensuous, lyrical, acoustic duo-- virtuoso guitar, ukulele, female vocals by the singer from Moonlighters, Pain Teens
"...it is strange and beautiful
it is harmony and chaos
it is obsession and indifference
it is A WORLD OF MADNESS..."
FRI 2/24
STONE COLD FOX is a 4 piece musical project based out of New York. It was founded by Kevin Olken Henthorn and Ariel Loh. Their debut release "The Young EP" brings a sound that is catchy and cinematic with hints of nostalgia. The style of the music is rooted in Kevin's background in acoustic folk, with Ariel as a producer, it has now grown to incorporate elements of rock and pop blending to create a new unique sound.
SAT 2/25
Pete's popular Saturday music series is back. Great shows each Saturday from 3pm to 7pm. Come warm up with Hot Spiced Cider ($6 Special). Beer and drink specials, too. And as always the music at Pete's is FREE. Doors at 3:30, bands at 4:00.
Zac Clark is on the fence. On one side lies Katy Perry wearing only a synthesizer. On the other, Fleetwood Mac crushes Narragansett tall boys with Dan Fogelberg and Richard Marx. Tough choice, but Clark walks the line like a born politician: every time an infectious melody creeps by, you realize it contains a clever, concise and insightful lyric; simple progressions showcase unique instrumentation and formidable piano chops. Though often described as "power pop" or "piano music for adolescent girls," neither captures the breadth of influences on the upcoming Young Volcanoes, a lively and diverse record four years, seven states and hundreds of thousands of miles in the making.
Two fiddlers from widely respected bands (Brittany Haas of Crooked Still, and Lauren Rioux from Darol Anger's Republic of Strings) are joining forces. As a duo, the women bring their extensive knowledge of Appalachian music and experience of being at the forefront of the contemporary string band scene, as well as the strength and depth of seasoned performers. "way more than old-time fiddle"
SUN 2/26
KC Jones is a solo artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012's Reckless EP is a narrative about the human condition and its corresponding elements of excess, suffering and love. Songs on the four-track EP, released by The Record Collective, were inspired by Jones' profound connection to Robert Pirsig's novel Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Paul Thomas Anderson's film There Will Be Blood, and Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska.
Half Waif is the solo project of Nandi Rose Plunkett. It began, as so many things do these days, in a bedroom in Brooklyn, after years of experimenting with different musical outlets and eventually finding them all lacking and/or delusional. Now, armed simply with one keyboard, one synthesizer, one voice, and many layers, Half Waif is bent on creating dark, stark soundscapes rife with the urge to find warmth on cold nights.
MON 2/27
TUE 2/28
This lovely Parisian Indie Folk act is described by the BBC as having, "A beautiful and compelling honesty, and a subtlety rarely found in these hectic and transient days".
PopMatters says of Americana/Indie Folk singer songwriter that Crane is, "A perfect addition next to records by Kathleen Edwards, Patty Griffin, and Lucinda Williams".
John Leitera's (Tuff Sunshine) songwriting has been praised and/or has appeared on NPR, PBS, FUSE On Demand and lots of other places. Tuff Sunshine is a new project which wil release their debut EP in May.