David Jacobsen + Patricia Santos + Christina Li + Steve Katz @ The Way Station

8pm- David Jacobsen
Genre: Singer/songwriter
For fans of: Phil Ochs, Richard Shindel
     
Mixing humorous social commentary with melancholy reflection, David W. Jacobsen performs and records catchy, mostly acoustic songs that combine poetry, satire, and narrative storytelling. Entertaining without crossing the line in to novelty, his musings on social and psychological concerns have connected with people all over the world. He performs live accompanying himself on acoustic guitar and amusing his audiences with an enjoyable banter.

His newest album, Not What I Meant, contains witty and reflective songs about failing to communicate. It deals with misunderstandings and their lighthearted or heartbreaking repercussions. Starting off in the acoustic singer/songwriter genre, the songs branch out to incorporate progressive elements, unexpected melodies, and intricate rhythms.

http://davidwj.com
http://www.youtube.com/davidwjmusic

9pm- Patricia Santos
Genre:  Folk, blues, world
For fans of: DeVotchKa, Leonard Cohen, Muddy Waters, Red Molly

Patricia Santos is a New York-based cellist and vocalist.  She draws upon classical and non-classical training and a love of varied musical styles to arrange and compose self-accompanied works.  Her musical melting pot includes Appalachian, Celtic, Mexican, tango, café, flamenco, blues, and rock.  Patricia is joined by Brian Broelmann (Quintette 7) on banjo, mandolin, and accordion, extending the palette of both sweet sounds and sardonicism.

www.PatriciaSantos.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhFh0TeYzxE
 
10pm- Christina Li
Genre: Acoustic pop rock
For fans of: Amanda Palmer, Jeff Buckley

Christina Li has always lived between two worlds. After sharpening her vocal chops as a jazz house band singer and training at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU, Christina finally returned to her own music in 2012 to find new sounds awaiting her. Her transition from acoustic guitar to electric supports this new timbre with grittier tones. The percussive guitar and lyrics of 20-something tension create a sound that hearkens back to the tunes of Liz Phair’s “Exile in Guyville” and Dusty Springfield. You can always hear her somewhere between Washington Square Park and Park Slope – continually singing and strumming. Find her at www.musicchristinali.com.
 
Website: www.musicchristinali.com

Video/audio links:
www.youtube.com/musicchristinali
www.soundcloud.com/musicchristinali

11pm- Steve Katz
Genre: singer songwriter/acoustic/folk
For fans of: Jose Gonzalez/Damien Rice/David Gray/Gordon Lightfoot

Singer songwriter and guitarist . Originally from Belgium, Katz lived in Israel for many years and traveled around the world mostly in India  where he spent close to one year. Steve  is In NYC since 2010. He released an EP called Barricades in 2012.

"I sense that Steve Katz is on the verge of commercial breakthrough with his music." - Joe Ross, CD Insight

“Barricades is a confident five-song debut EP from newcomer Steve Katz...Barricades should serve as a perfect demo to intrigue any record company interested in this breed of pop.” - Wes Britton, Blog Critics

"I always say that really good music--- the music that is far above the norm--- defies genre. These five songs are defiant as hell." - Frank Gutch, Rockandreprise

www.stevekatzmusic.com
www.facebook.com/stevekatzmusic