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Daniel Rylander + Kings County Ramblers + Breanna Barbara + We're Ghosts Now @ The Way Station

Live Music: January 29, 2015, 8pm-12am, The Way Station, 683 Washington Ave, BK, http://waystationbk.blogspot.com/ $5 suggested donation

8pm- Daniel Rylander
Genre: Acoustic/Alternative/Indie/Folk Rock
For fans of: City & Colour, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Ben Folds, Relient K, This Wild Life.

Rockin’ smooth tunes with catchy licks that are sure to get stuck in your head. A nice blend of new and old themes with lyrics that come straight from the heart, mind, and soul. Hopelessly romantic with everything to prove, offering a new take on an age-old theme which is seemingly timeless. A refreshingly new but familiar sound which captivates listeners both young and old. A little musical something that everyone can relate to and take with them that will put a smile on their face.

“[Daniel] Rylander, a drummer by trade who taught himself piano, guitar and a few other instruments, packs the album’s [Strawberry Skyline] 13 tracks with his high emotionally charged tenor to keening melodies that recall other singer/songwriters such as Ben Folds and ’90s emo-kings Dashboard Confessional.

“Love seems to be the overriding theme of the 63-minute work, be it abusive, forlorn, lost, brand new or all consuming. Rylander’s got a lot to say about relationships both interpersonal and familial.”

“[Daniel] Rylander’s musical talent, his way with a sing-songy melody and the cool instrumental touches that beef up his arrangements should garner him some attention and fans.”

-- Above quotes taken from Malcolm X Abram’s review of Strawberry Skyline in the Akron Beacon Journal on Oct. 4, 2013.

“My favorite act of the night came next. Daniel Rylander is a singer/songwriter from Akron, Ohio who released his debut album [Strawberry Skyline] last September and it is nice. I’ve listened to it at least 5 times since Friday night. I even had it playing while I was at work and every person that came into the room commented on how good it was. [Daniel] Rylander touches on a wide variety of genres from indie rock to country and blues. It’s hard not to find at least one song that you like. Plus his voice is amazing. It’s fresh, young, and a bit soulful.” -Taken from Tea Time with the Mad Artist : blog by Akron-area blogger and photographer, Bronlynn Thurman on Jan. 19, 2014.

http://www.danielrylander.com/
http://danielrylander.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/daniel-rylander
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9XIVqsshMdn93qKwshr8g
http://vimeo.com/mikehurley/videos

9pm- Kings County Ramblers

Genre: bluegrass, rag time, Americana

Bluegrass in Brooklyn! It’s a wonderful thing and the Ramblers are helping to keep the tradition moving forward. We’re a scrappy group of pickers emerging on the Brooklyn scene. Playing a great style of music that brings together bluegrass, rag time, Americana and improvisational jamming. Everything from fast paced cookin’ with gas to slow eerie old timey numbers. The way music is supposed to be. A good time celebration with organic instruments; banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar and Bob the upright bass. Y’all should come!

One I Love (M. Wyatt)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idSiblwC58w (Preview)

Avery (E. Hultman)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjPcuPDoQDA (Preview)


10pm- Breanna Barbara
Genre: BLUES AMERICANA ROCK N ROLL
For fans of: WANDA JACKSON, JESSE MAE HEMPHILL, THE VENTURES, ELVIS, THE ROLLING STONES, LINK WRAY, LEAD BELLY, HANK WILLIAMS SR, HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF, THE BLACK KEYS, THE WHITE STRIPES,

ONE WOMAN SONGSTRESS SINGS AVANT GARDE BLUES FOR UNMARKETABLE MUSIC SAKE

“intriguing, intense, fun, lo-fi original punk blues resonator guitarist/singer Breanna Barbara ignites the stage with vocals so raw and powerful you leave hypnotized ” – New York Daily Music

breannabarbara.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/breanna.barbara.arneson


11pm- We’re Ghosts Now
Genre: Indie/Alternative/Rock
For fans of: The Airborne Toxic Event/The Gaslight Anthem/ Murder By Death/ The Black Keys/ Alkaline Trio

Our music puts you on your feet and makes you dance around. We’re very lively musicians that like to see the audience as involved with our set as possible. We show our passion for music through our songs and our live performance. We’re Ghosts Now is an original treat for your ears to enjoy. No matter the time and place We’re Ghosts Now are there to bring the party.

https://www.facebook.com/wereghostsnow?ref=bookmarks
http://www.reverbnation.com/wereghostsnow?profile_view_source=header_ico...

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