DK&theJoy Machine + Wick the Lanterns + Painless Punk Parker + Annie Activator + Kagero @ The Way Station

6:45- DK&theJoy Machine
Genre: alt-folk and acoustic punk
For fans of: Amy Ray, PJ Harvey, Billy Bragg

A singer-songwriter known for “rocking out” on dulcimer, “DK” performs acoustic, punk and roots/Americana music with complex arrangements and a highly innovative and percussive style on both acoustic and electric mountain dulcimer (the "Joy Machine").  Mid-East Mountain Dulcimer champion, “DK“ also won first place in the Great Trails Dulcimer contest in her 20s. After being on hiatus for more than 10 years, she came back to performing with passion, writing new, innovative material and further pushing the boundaries on this traditional instrument.  Playing both acoustic and electric dulcimer, DK performs a range of material---originals, trad tunes with an edge, and covers, including some queer-core, with her work ranging from a punk sound (imagine PJ Harvey on dulcimer) to trad/folk and roots/Americana. Her material has been dubbed "quirky and smart" and her new EP, "Love Harder," released January 25th, 2013, described by VENTS magazine as "an album with heart, ...beauty, and passion. In every chord, note, or string you can feel poetry, sincerity, greatness... a record to closely pay attention to and be delighted by."

http://www.reverbnation.com/dknthejoymachine

7:30pm- Wick the Lanterns
Genre: Acoustic/Punk/Rock
For fans of: Defiance Ohio, Against Me!, Gaslight Anthem, The Devil Makes Three

Wick the Lanterns is Justin Murray of Brewster, NY.  When available, other strings and percussion are welcome to join in. Trying to keep a raw/diy punk sound while playing mostly upbeat acoustic guitar with passionate vocals. 2013, First year going solo. Always willing to play any show anywhere as long as there are people to listen and fun to be had.

www.facebook.com/WickTheLanterns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek6uoavKA14
https://soundcloud.com/jumurray/justin-murray

8pm- Painless Punk Parker
Born under a barstool in Saskatoon and raised by a pack of wild koalas, Painless Parker plays a mixed bag of country laments, sea shanties, murder ballads and classic rockers, filtered through a grimy, whiskey-stained punk lens. He's fluent in two languages, and can cuss in at least seventeen. He enjoys rabble-rousing, shindigging, booze drinking and
merrymaking.

9pm- Annie Activator
Genre: Glam Punk/ Rock N' Roll
For fans of: Joan Jett, Blondie, Ramones; Good Times and Good Music

Annie Activator, a female fronted Rock n' Roll group performs original and cover music in the styles of Pop/Punk and Rock n' Roll. The group was formed in the summer of 2010 in New York City and is currently working on their second full length album. The Band has toured the NYC bar circuit, Boston and LA with their catching tunes and party attitude. Performance veterans Adrianne( lead vocals) and Danny (guitar) keep the audience on their feet with humor and constant banter both between band members and the crowd. Annie Activator supports LGBT and welcomes all walks of life to Rock Out!

http://annieactivator.com/
facebook.com/annieactivator
https://soundcloud.com/annieactivator
http://www.reverbnation.com/annieactivator
 
10pm- Kagero
Genre: Japanese Gypsy Rock
For fans of: Gogol Bordello meets David Bowie

Upbeat, folky pop songs with world music flavors, sung by a Japanese man with a British accent. Kagero’s sound is a melting pot of tonalities and rhythms from Asia, the Middle East, South America and Eastern Europe -- "Cultural Confusion". Sometimes the songs are beautiful imagery, sometimes sad folk tales, and sometimes silly songs about drinking. But the tunes are always fun, and the show is high energy dancing good time.

"Kagero’s world music goulash is very tasty -- even if you don’t always know what’s you’re eating."

“Rooted in uplifting elements from eclectic origins, "Japanese Gypsy Rock" unites Kagero’s musical influences and talents into a cross-culture dance party.”  by Meijin Bruttomesso, The Deli Magazine

www.kagero.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/KAGERO/8576534010
http://kagero.com/fr_epk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ul6qjtbneQ&feature=player_embedded