Crypto Wars Pub Quiz + Ivan Polanco + Eliza & The Organix + Shaeera @ The Way Station

7:30pm- Crypto Wars Pub Quiz
Join the digital rights organization Access Now for a fun and educational Encryption Pub Quiz. Our cybersecurity experts will first dig into myths and realities about encryption — and tell you what you need to know. Then we’ll launch the Pub Quiz with questions on everything from pop culture to bits of code. This NY Comic Con bookend event will get your creative juices flowing.

9pm- Ivan Polanco
Genre: Pop/R&B
For fans of: Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars

Ivan Polanco is an independent artist hailing from New York City. With his unique soulful vocals backed by a fiery blend of acoustic guitar rhythms and a full band behind him, he has been catching the attention of audiences within the northeast college & festival scene. Having recently released his third album “Introspection” on iTunes in April 2015, he is excited to share his new music with audiences. Playing within the styles of Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars, there is a pop sensibility coated with a distinct honesty in songwriting and musicality that Ivan brings to the table with his performances.

“Ivan’s dedication, drive, and versatility as an artist show through his work. Not only are his songs extremely catchy, they also seem to strike a chord with us listeners” - Punchland (http://www.punchland.com/music/get-introspective-view-coming-local-artis...)

www.ivanpolanco.com

New Album “Introspection”:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/introspection/id1017403273

“I Just Want To Love You” Official Music Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHmyrldnLGE

“Hard Not to Fall” Official Music Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wokc3khOfD8

10pm- Eliza and The Organix
Genre: gritty jazz rock
For fans of: Cake, Morphine, Beck, The Dresden Dolls

Eliza and the Organix is an experimental Brooklyn-based rock group centered around the songwriting of vocalist and guitarist Eliza Waldman. E&O deals in deep grooves, quirky humor, and high octane playing, drawing from a broad sonic canvas that remains focused in storytelling and soulful sound.

“...A deliciously dark and exuberantly hook-filled sound...”-Peter Hay - Twin Vision
“Led by singer-songwriter/guitarist Eliza Waldman, the group [Eliza and the Organix] integrates madness and irony, providing on off-beat, crazy, and intense vibe that is also fun and inspiring.”- Andrew McDonald - Living Free NYC

“The music showcases a powerful vocal dripping with charisma – Eliza’s chief instrument, attracting a serious suite of talented jazz musicians...Whether Eliza continues to find her fun lyrically, or instead opts to marshal that idiosyncrasy through complex song construction a la “freak folk” standout Tune-Yards..., E&O will remain a band to watch.”- Jim Pembry - NYC Indie Music Live

“...Excellent...” -Tom Robinson, Fresh On The Net
“Harkens back to the old No-Wave Movement of the late 70s, early 1980s.” - Mike Taylor, Amazing Radio

elizaandtheorganix.bandcamp.com

11pm- Shaeera
Genre: Indie Acoustic/Indie Pop

Shaeera is an indie-acoustic singer/songwriter based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. She loves to mix her love for rich vocals by incorporating harmonies into her music, influenced by the work of artists such as Imogen Heap or Alt-J.

“Shaeera Tariq is a Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter, educator, and lover of puns. You can catch her at the Punderdome 3000 or various open mics and venues in the city.”

www.soundcloud.com/shaeera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oUZ0em-IZE