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Reonda + Wandering Downhome + The Institute of Flyer Learning + Even Twice @ The Way Station

Live Music: January 30, 2016, 8pm-12am, The Way Station, 683 Washington Ave, BK, http://waystationbk.blogspot.com/ $5 suggested donation

8pm- Reonda
Genre: Dream Pop, Folk, Lo-Fi
For fans of: Mazzy Star, Iron & Wine, Cat Power

A Brooklyn, New York native, Reonda grew up in the deeper ends of Brooklyn at a time when people still bought CDs. She listened to pop music, but later discovered great names
such as Nick Drake, Elliot Smith, Vashti Bunyan, and Johnny Cash. After sneaking a classical guitar out from school, she taught herself how to play and began writing simple tunes. Some years went by and she now writes sparse and introspective songs that may seem to contrast the much more upbeat sounds from the music industry today. In her spare time, she enjoys daydreaming about becoming a sushi chef one day.

“A few more spins of her new EP “Moon” reveals a familiar lo-fi sensibility. “Moon” is like emotions laid bare and transformed into melodies, chords and lyrics. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a rainy day.” - Edwin@Bitetone

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reondareonda.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7dHKLvJi3g

9pm- Wandering Downhome
For fans of: Lumineers, the Civil Wars, and Amos Lee

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Wandering Downhome is a four-piece band consisting of guitar, bass, and two female lead singers. Through folklore and a delta blues pulse, these two songbirds captivate audiences with their chilling harmonies. Wandering fluidly through genres, their sound appeals to any ear. Grounded in Downhome roots, they’ll put you at ease, inviting you to be a part of their musical camaraderie. Welcome along their journey.

http://www.wanderingdownhome.com/

10pm- The Institute of Flyer Learning
Genre: Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Electronic
For fans of: Little Dragon, Janelle Monae, Theophilus London, Outkast, The Flaming Lips

The Institute of Flyer Learning is a Brooklyn based hip-hop/neo-soul band composed of a singer, a rapper, and a rhythm section. Human vocals mesh with electronic beats, pulsing bass lines, and guitar arpeggios pouring out like sunshine. Flyer Learning performs original songs drawing upon eclectic influences ranging from old school hip-hop and electronic music to art-rock and funk. For good measure, they also perform some retro-future/re-mixed covers of classic hip-hop/soul songs, paying homage to the grand masters that came before, rocked the mic, dropped the mic, and inspired them to get up and write.

www.flyerlearning.com
soundcloud.com/flyerlearning
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_pKBR6Q2b6CYgKaRtrVlMw

11pm- Even Twice
Genre: Prog/Punk
For fans of: Husker Du, MC5 and King Crimson

We’re Masters of controlled chaos.

“You got yourself a new fan.” - Fred Thomas, former bass player for James Brown

“Speed metal meets King Crimson, meets Vanilla Fudge. Completely over the top.” - Dave Mandl, from WFMU

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