Sept. 16, Tues: Rivky Gee + Yael Kraus + Pocket Vinyl + Daphne Lee Martin @ The Way Station

8pm- Rivky Gee

“A powerful, powerful singer. Capable of reaching notes too high and low for most. And capable of hitting them with emotion.” -Howard Bloom, former publicist for Billy Joel and Prince

“Rivky possesses one of those God-given talents and her songs exude power and passion” -BassyBob, Grammy winning producer

www.facebook.com/rivkygeemusic

www.Rivkygee.com

9pm- Yael Kraus

Genre: alternative torch songs

For fans of: Regina Spektor, P.J.Harvey, Nora Jones.

Yael Kraus is a singer/songwriter, born and raised in Israel. Kraus released her debut solo album, Boutique, in 2010 after fronting the art-rock band Panic Ensemble, as well as the Brazilian Bossa Nova flavored project, Bussa and collaborating with a large variety of artists. She is currently living in NYC, where she’s working on her next album with Van Goose, and performing with her three piece band (Guitar, Keyboard and drums).

“Yael Kraus, independent rock singer, from ethereal cabaret to saucy, blunt brutality in solitary melodies, her eclectic sound reflects her early years in the Middle East, as well as influences ranging from ‘90’s Rock to Bossanova, Trip-hop, Blues and Jazz traditions. The mixture that emerged contributes to her international and unique sound”.

http://www.yaelkraus.com/

http://yaelkraus.bandcamp.com/

http://youtu.be/pppbimdN6_E

10pm- Pocket Vinyl

Genre: Piano Slam Rock

For Fans Of: Cloud Cult, Beck, Ben Folds Five, Ezra Furman, Spoon

Pocket Vinyl is primarily a story of love. Eric Stevenson and Elizabeth Jancewicz met in 2009 and starting dating in early 2010. They went on their first tour in the summer of 2010 showcasing their unique show which includes a man who hits, beats, and slams a piano with his blistered fingers while a woman (a very beautiful woman) creates a brand new painting each night. Every show was different, and each show memorable to those who came. Now hailing from New London, CT, they’ve played over 275 shows in over 25 states, hand-make most of their merch, have created dozens of music videos, road documentaries, and other videos, as well as released 3 EPs and 3 full length albums. No matter where they’re playing or who they’re playing to, they always bring the intensity 100%.

Winners of 9 Whalie Awards, including:

-Album of the Year for “Death Anxiety” (2014)

-Pop Band of the Year (2014)

-Best Music Video (2013)

-Song of the Year “Quiet Epiphany” (2012)

“Most of all, I am moved and impressed by the honesty and boldness of the lyrics. The songs are powerful. Transparency is consistent and it makes me feel like I understand a thing or two about the two members of Pocket Vinyl even if I’ve never spoken a word with them. More so, it makes me feel like they understand me.” - Sean Huncherick, I Am Tuned Up, rated “Death Anxiety” 2nd best album of 2013

“Pocket Vinyl sounds like powerful, piano based rock constructed around Eric Stevenson’s intricate songwriting, energetic musicianship and smooth vocals. As if that’s not enough, there is so much more to this band than meets the ear. Pocket Vinyl is as much about the visual experience as it is about the music; Elizabeth Jancewicz, on stage artist and wife of Stevenson, completes the second half of this duo. Accompanying Stevenson and his piano on stage, Jancewicz trades instrument for paintbrush, creating an original work of art at every show. These paintings, often character based and always vibrantly colorful, bring the music to life in front of your eyes.” - lastfret.com

Don’t: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQL1A8dcKKI

Heaven, Hell, or Nihilism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfyeo1CEES0

A Little Joke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFZoL9lOlvU

Official Website: http://www.pocketvinyl.com

Bandcamp: http://pocketvinyl.bandcamp.com

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/PocketVinyl

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pocketvinyl

CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/PocketVinyl

11pm- Daphne Lee Martin

Genre: Songwriter/Electronic

For fans of: Bat for Lashes, Portishead, Aimee Mann

After a whirlwind affair with roots music, garnering her several songwriting and performance awards, including CT Music Awards’ 2012 Country Artist of the Year and Whalie Awards’ Album of the Year, Daphne Lee Martin is back in force with a new collection of songs on her latest pair of records, Frost & Moxie (Telegraph Recording Company). Since its release, the albums have been featured on The Needle Drop, Rolling Stone contributor Eric Danton’s Listen, Dammit, NPR’s Where We Live, No Depression, WTNH’s CT Style, The Day’s Live Lunch Break, and Boston Dig, Surviving the Golden Age, Daytrotter, Radio K, as well as a number of other national blogs and zines. Moxie charted in the Top 200 CMJ weekly chart (with over 45 adds) and was included in Under the Radar’s official SXSW Sampler followed by three national tours including SXSW. In 2014 Daphne was nominated in the New England Music Awards for Female Performer of the Year as well as the CT Music Awards Singer/Songwriter of the Year.

“Channeling Peggy Lee singing in some interstellar speakeasy backed by Jack White, where the fashion of bowler hats and bow ties are mixed with Go Go boots and mini-skirts” -Rick Bowen, No Depression

“Lemme tell you it’s a badly behaved set of tracks. It’s a liquored up weekend whose hangover lasts well into the work week.” -Anthony Fantano, The Needle Drop

“Moxie is an altogether different affair. Less a collection of songs – more a soundtrack to a wild burlesque show. Underwater, dreamy vocals, you hear reggae beats under New Orleans horns….bossa nova…honky tonk…Gypsy and swing….all in a late-night cabaret. “ -John Dankosky, NPR

“The music is a little dirty, a little dangerous but a hell of a good time.” - Chip McCabe, CT.com

”Cheeky, and full of verve and swing... equal to anything Dr. John might have conjured up in his voodoo lair.” - Vincent Bator, Examiner.com

“With her strong writing style and sultry vocal delivery, Martin has you in the palm of her hand from track one.” - Troy Michael, Innocent Words Chicago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHjzXwa1FC4

https://soundcloud.com/telegraph-recording-co/sets/moxie-daphne-lee-martin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93WIkMnm6Dk#t=0

http://www.daytrotter.com/#!/concert/daphne-lee-martin/20057407-37385058...