Choirfly + Shayfer James + Empire Beats @ The Way Station

8pm- Choirfly
Genre: A Cappella
For fans of: Pentatonix, Rockapella, Jonathan Coulton, Weird Al

Founded in 2011 by Rachel Rakov, Choirfly shoots for the moon to impress audiences all over NYC by integrating technical skill seamlessly with geek culture references and homage. Their repertoire delights and excites fans of Doctor Who, video games, Firefly, Weird Al, Jonathan Coulton, and Flight of the Conchords. Choirfly also specializes in original song parodies that appeal to the fantasy/sci-fi crowd, as well as creative re-imaginings of old classics.

“As I watched Choirfly, the nerd-themed group of singers made up of a cast of performers with backgrounds ranging from cosplayers to actors who performed songs referencing everything from movies like Harry Potter to shows like Firefly and Doctor Who, I was enamored by the crowd as they cheered in glee to nostalgic reminders of childhood and geekdom.” - Ashley Wilson, Cosplay Culture

http://choirfly.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZVxek5Np9_XzzQmGqN8iA/videos

9pm- Shayfer James
Genre: Folk Rock/Noir Pop Singer Songwriter
For fans of: Tom Waits, Danny Elfman, Fiona Apple

Shayfer James weaves surprisingly genuine musical landscapes that evoke the gauzy, sweaty sexuality of gulf-coast barrooms and the fantastical, narcotic mysticism of a Lewis Carroll-inspired three-ring circus. Mr. James' noir-infused, piano driven music swaggers from dark danceable anthems to harrowing ballads with jazz lilted satire and whiskey-dirt grit.

"New & Noteworthy Alternative" - iTunes

"Rich orchestration swells over James’ melodic bellows and conjures up a dark and sinful scene underscored by mischievous charm". - wnyc.org

http://www.shayferjames.com

10pm- Empire Beats
Genre: Rhythm & Blues, Rock/Roll&Soul, Real Music
For fans of: Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Alabama Shakes, The Shirelles

Join glamorous jazz chanteuses and gutsy blues shouters of the sensational Blue Flame Revue front Mark Boquist’s five to nine piece rhythm band Empire Beats as they explore an expanding book of Rock/Roll&Soul music ~ familiar and forgotten hits from the past and funky new originals. With songs from every side of the love equation, Empire Beats' energetic revue recalls Rhythm & Blues showcases of another era. Not necessarily retro, definitely not nostalgia, it's real live music that will make you shake your ass.

empirebeatsnyc.com
https://vimeo.com/128510306
https://www.reverbnation.com/empirebeats