valDaniel + Otan Vargas + Ioanna Tsagari & Black Cotton Doll Quartet + The Boobies @ The Way Station

8pm- valDaniel
Genre: urban electro-folk
For fans of: keller williams, jack johnson, de la soul, ben harper

Drawing on multifarious influences from folk to soul to latin and african rhythms, valDaniel loops vocals and multiple instruments together to weave a rich cord both tethered in and embellishing the singer/songwriter tradition.

“The most creative and multi talented set you can witness live in this city... Valdaniel is up there by himself and killin’ it.” - Mike Morello, owner: Vagabond Cafe.

“Playing more instruments than it would be fair to ask a workhorse to carry, Valdaniel combines guitar loops, with catchy melodies, beat boxing and trumpet. He never fails to captivate a room.” Niall Connolly, singer/songwriter

valdaniel.com
reverbnation.com/valdaniel

9pm- Otan Vargas
Genre: Organic Rock / Acoustic Rock
For fans of: Alice in Chains, Staind, Pearl Jam, Days of the New

Otan is a Filipino born artist who first received recognition in 2009 when Staind frontman Aaron Lewis discovered him on YouTube covering one of his songs. Lewis later invited Vargas onstage at The Music Box Borgata Hotel and Casinos to perform Staind’s “It’s Been Awhile.” His heartfelt rendition that night elicited a standing ovation from the crowd. Otan Vargas sings about enduring suffering, battling the voices within, and trying to find a constant peace for his soul.

“Trust me, if you love bands like Alice In Chains and Staind, you will love Otan Vargas. This kid can write some good music...” (Tim Louie / The Aquarian)

“Otan Vargas’ appeal is found in his deep gravelly vocals backed by brooding bass lines. A powerful simplistic combination layered with candid lyrics...” (Myriah Christine / Resonance Indie Music Vibe)

www.otanvargas.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFvAbu_7FNQ
https://soundcloud.com/otanvargas

10pm- Ioanna Tsagari & Black Cotton Doll Quartet
Genre: Jazz R’n‘B
For fans of: Maria Joao, Rachelle Ferrell, Nah Youn Sun, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Layla Hathaway, Cyrille Aimee, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Anita Oday, Hooverhonic, Portishead, Roy Hargrove, Erica Badoo, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Asian and Greek Folk musician Maria Callas.

Blues and Jazz standards rearranged and performed uniquely with R’n‘B and ethnic influences.

'’Black Cotton Doll is a witch of the crowd...She can do whatever she wants. She owns the stage. She has amazing connection with the crowd and her passionate and genuine personality touches everybody’s heart. It’s not only about her voice her skills and her music, but it’s something pure and seductive about her energy that grasps everyone’s breath.’' Ant1 TV

'’She is definitely one of the most promising and talented young Jazz artists. Her musicality, the way she interprets, interacts and delivers music messages in combination with her extreme vocal range and unique color makes her unbeatable.’' Athens Jazz Radio.

'’Her voice is warm and mellow like an old whiskey and when she reaches those high notes is like a mermaid seducing sailor men...You get lost in her melodies.’' LIFO magazine

http://www.ioannatsagari.com/welcome/
https://www.facebook.com/BlackCottonDoll

11pm- The Boobies
Genre: Rock Indie
For fans of: White Stripes, Modest Mouse, Alabama Shakes, Weezer

Three voices with a lively sound and performance. Rock, punk, indie influenced with a folky sense of story telling. Vocal harmonies and heavy hitting riffs.

www.facebook.com/boobiesmusic