Aurical + Stanley John Mitchell and His Band of Buddies + The Bloodshots + Sean Kershaw and the New Jack Ramblers @ The Way Station

7pm- Aurical
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
For fans of: Tori Amos, Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock, Pearl Jam

Founded by musicians Rachel Rossos and Michael Gallant, Aurical is the sort of indie rock band your grandmother would love: honest, polite, well-groomed, and capable of telling a damn good story. Aurical pulls from influences ranging from grunge, modal jazz, and Motown to folk, soul, and French art songs. Their debut album, Something to Say (Gallant Music) was recorded in Berkeley and San Francisco, California and received praise from audiences and critics alike. They currently play and record in New York City, including recent appearances at CMJ Music Marathon and Lincoln Center.

“A rare talent” - The Times of Trenton

“Aurical finds the duo in pop-rock mode, and their cleverness comes through right away.” - M: Music and Musicians

“Things get really interesting on 'Redhead Girl', with a piano style that sounds like a cross between Ben Folds and Tori Amos. The most original and intriguing work on the album, ‘Redhead Girl’ shows Aurical's ability to push the envelope and do it well.” - Wildy’s World

Website
http://www.auricalmusic.com
www.facebook.com/auricalmusic

Video/audio links:
www.soundcloud.com/aurical
www.youtube.com/rachelrossos
www.cdbaby.com/aurical

8pm- Stanley John Mitchell and His Band of Buddies
Genre: Americana/singer -songwriter
For fans of:  Mumford and Sons, Neil Finn, Chuck Berry

Native New Zealander Stanley John Mitchell is a veteran of the New York alternative scene. After arriving here with legendary Kiwi band ‘The Drongos’ Stanley J soon established himself as a songwriting force. His current band ‘Stanley John Mitchell and his Band of Buddies’ plays original material inspired by the Americana/Roots American style he loves so much. These influence’s, along with Stan’s own South Pacific background make for a delightfully original sound.

“A delightful mélange of funk rhythms, country harmonies, precisely layered guitar counterpoint and airy folk-rock sounds, with many influences, old and new, absorbed into a delightfully original sound”. - Robert Palmer. New York Times

Stanleyjohnmitchell.com

9pm- The Bloodshots
Genre: Rockabilly
For fans of: Wanda Jackson, Elvis, Patsy Cline, The Chop Tops, Hank Williams III

The Bloodshots are a 3 piece Rockabilly band based in Brooklyn, NY. Little Lesley slaps the upright bass while she belts out songs with gravel and grace alongside Swifty rippin out the licks on his 6 string. Bobby Lee on skins adds the snap, crackle, and POP. Come see The Bloodshots tear it up, and bring yer dancin shoes!

http://www.reverbnation.com/thebloodshotsnyc

10pm- Sean Kershaw and the New Jack Ramblers
CD release for my latest: The Aussie Sessions

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/seankershaw
https://www.facebook.com/events/332027970276494/

Sean Kershaw — the Brooklyn-based music artist whose swaggering “high-octane honky-tonk” (NY Times) has thrilled and seduced audiences in New York City, north up to Alaska, and as far south as Australia — is now hoofing it across the Atlantic.