Stanley John Mitchell and His Band of Buddies + Pigeons + Gillian Harwin @ The Way Station

8pm- Stanley John Mitchell and His Band of Buddies
Genre: Americana/singer -songwriter
For fans of:  Mumford and Sons, Neil Finn, Chuck Berry

Native New Zealander Stanley John Mitchell is a veteran of the New York alternative scene. After arriving here with legendary Kiwi band ‘The Drongos’ Stanley J soon established himself as a songwriting force. His current band ‘Stanley John Mitchell and his Band of Buddies’ plays original material inspired by the Americana/Roots American style he loves so much. These influence’s, along with Stan’s own South Pacific background make for a delightfully original sound.

“A delightful mélange of funk rhythms, country harmonies, precisely layered guitar counterpoint and airy folk-rock sounds, with many influences, old and new, absorbed into a delightfully original sound”. - Robert Palmer. New York Times

Stanleyjohnmitchell.com

9pm- Pigeons
Genre: Indie
For fans of: mewithoutYou, Band of Horses, The Decemberists

Pigeons was formed in the summer of 2011 after the passing of a friend inspired lead singer Joe Ruff and drummer, Nick Kile to come together and create music that told stories about human nature and experience. A little over a year later, after a the addition of bassist, Marc Mace and guitarist, Tyler Boland, the band recorded "The Helpless and The Hopeless EP" and began playing all around Central Jersey. Their first EP is a collection of 6 songs about the difficulties of faith, love and the endless battles fought against the forces of apathy. With a rich blend of folk harmonies and ripping guitar solos, Pigeons pulls no punches in their efforts to write songs that matter--songs that tell stories and songs that make you feel something. They've currently advanced to the final round of Soundwaves, Fearless, and Old Friends Records' Battle of the Bands, and have booked several shows in New York City for the coming summer.
http://facebook.com/pigeonsmusic
pigeonsmusic.bandcamp.com

10pm- Gillian Harwin
Californian turned East Coaster Gillian Harwin has been on the New York scene for 6 years honing her craft and creating a soulful band with a groovin' vibe. She is not only a soulful singer and exuberant performer, but is a multi-instrumentalist as well, playing everything from Piano to Upright Bass to Musical Saw! In 2009 she took the title of Super Top Dog at The World Famous Apollo Theater's historical Amateur Night.

Gillian has studied and performed with a wealth of talented musicians both locally and abroad and has  studied many genres from classical to Jazz to Latin to Pop. With a hot band, slammin' orginal tunes and all the hottest covers, Gillian with her band Reverse Double Clutch is a show you don't want to miss!

Reverse Double Clutch is:
Gillian Harwin on Vox
LaRonn LaRhone on Bass
Gabe Cummins on Guitar
Mike The Godfather on Keys
and Jason Ewald and Allison Miller on Drums