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Sept. 25, Thursday: Joshua Garcia + Sensational Country Blues + The Jacks of Kings County + Double Down @ The Way Station

The Way Station, 683 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. waystationbk.com. All events are a strongly suggested $5 donation.

8pm – Joshua Garcia

Genre: Folk, Country, Blues
For fans of: Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, Woody Guthrie

Joshua Garcia is a folk-singer songwriter whose music and writing style draws upon the influences of his musical heroes Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Johnny Cash. Born in Los Angeles, Joshua spent a handful of years writing in Providence, RI before moving to Brooklyn, NY last September. Equipped with a guitar and a little bit of attitude, Joshua has a lot to say. As he often tells his crowds, “if you do your best to listen; I’ll do my best to not forget all the words!”

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9pm – Sensational Country Blues

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Genre: Blues/Country/Gospel

For fans of: Hank Williams, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Elvis Presley, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf.

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“The Sensational Country Blues Wonders!” are a power duo whose patented blend of Blues, Country and Gospel sounds are guaranteed to turn any venue we play into a bonafide juke joint! This is not your father’s blues – it’s more like your grandfather’s…if your grandfather was a preacher in a Mississippi Baptist church. The “Wonders” are: Gary Van Miert - acoustic guitar and vocals. Malcolm Marsden - electric guitar. Come check us out. As always, we promise to rock your soul!

Blues with a Country feel. Country with a Blues feel. Add a pinch of Gospel and you’ve got “The Sensational Country Blues Wonders!”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQispgD5w5k

10pm – The Jacks of Kings County

A Brooklyn-based country/americana/folk/rock band that will BLOW YOUR MIND with their original songs, tight arrangements, and angelic vocal harmonies.

https://www.facebook.com/Jacksofkingscounty

http://m.reverbnation.com/artist/thejacksofkingscounty

11pm – Double Down

Genre: Swing/Rock/Pop

For fans of: Frank Sinatra, Brian Setzer, Michael Buble, Chicago

Rat Pack style swing with a high energy, modern edge. Imagine the good old days of popular music with a modern twist! From Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin to classic pop/rock hits from the 80′s and 90′s and today, Double Down swings the hell out of everything. Take a look and discover New York City’s best kept secret that is poised to take over!

“This band has a tight sound and keeps the audience on their feet. I booked them for a dance event, and not only did the guests talk about them for weeks afterwards, they requested that we hire them for nearly every upcoming event.” - Stacee Mandeville, featured dancer of Mad Hot Ballroom

“Double Down performs with an infectious energy, you can’t help but tap your feet. We booked them for several gigs, and they never fail to make our events a smashing success.” - Tommy Sunshine, NY impessario

www.doubledownmusic.com

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