NYS Music 20​16

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  • Hearing Aide: The Devyl Nellys ‘Delicious Business’

    devyl-nellys-delicious-businessNew York City-based funk-pop band, The Devyl Nellys, recently released their newest album, Delicious Business in August. The band formed in 2011 and released their major label debut in 2014. They are constantly touring and have a handful of dates in Pennsylvania and Virginia in November and December.

    Delicious Business kicks off with the title track. “Delicious Business” is full of a slow funk groove, reminiscent of Parliament Funkadelic, that sets the tone for the album. It’s followed up by “Rodeo Qween,” which features KC & the Sunshine Band on the track. Impromptu dance parties are bound to pop up wherever this ’70s-sounding funky disco tune is played.

    “Hustle” and “Baad Seed” stray from the funk with their straight-up rock roots, both with a southern vibe. “Baad Seed” could be straight out of Texas both with the sound and the bad girl vibe to the lyrics. The band returns to the funk with “Love Suckaa,” which features Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band. More slow funk groove, similar to the first track, backs lyrics about a bad love.

    The album ends with a quick upbeat funky rock song, “Bloody Merry.” It’s short and sweet and a perfect ending to an overall fun album.

    Delicious Business is a fun, funky album that has a little something for everyone, from rock to funk to disco, listeners will be bopping around wherever it’s playing. The album can be streamed on the Devyl Nellys’ Soundcloud page. Keep updated on their tour on their website and Facebook page.

    Key Tracks: Delicious Business, Rodeo Qween, Baad Seed

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  • Del & Dawg Come to RPI

    Del McCoury and David Grisman – Del & Dawg – will perform a show at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in December.

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    Del and Dawg – Jason Charme photography

    Fifty years ago, Del McCoury and David Grisman played their first ever show together at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute back in 1966. They return to RPI at EMPAC on Dec. 10 to share music and stories celebrating their 50 years together.

    McCoury and Grisman, affectionately known together as Del and Dawg, have each become bluegrass legends in their own right. McCoury had his start playing banjo for Bill Monroe in the early 1960s. He went on to form his own band, serving as an influence for many acts, including Phish and the String Cheese Incident. In 2008, he started his own bluegrass and folk music festival, DelFest, which has been held every year since in Cumberland, MD.

    Grisman got his start as a member of the Even Dozen Jug Band. He went on to form a close friendship and well-known musical partnership with Jerry Garcia. He still performs regularly with the David Grisman Quintet and the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience.

    Tickets for the Del & Dawg show range from $36 to $59. They go on sale this Friday, Sept. 16 at 9 a.m.

  • Holly Bowling Announces New Album Date, Tracklist for “Better Left Unsung”

    Holly Bowling’s crowd-funded album now has a release date and a track list. Bowling’s set of solo classical arrangements of Grateful Dead songs, Better Left Unsung, is set for release Dec. 9 on the Royal Potato Family label.

    To date, Bowling has raised 38 per cent of her goal, with less than 60 days remaining in the crowd funding campaign.

    The three-LP/two-CD set includes over two hours of music:

    Help On The Way > Slipnot!
    Franklin’s Tower
    Cassidy
    Bird Song
    Wharf Rat
    Unbroken Chain
    Crazy Fingers
    Cryptical Envelopment > The Other One
    Row Jimmy
    Terrapin Station (Suite)
    Eyes Of The World (6/18/74 Louisville, KY)
    China Doll
    Dark Star

    Bowling revealed a sneak peak of what’s to come in a Jambase session for the magazine’s Twenty Years Later series, in which she also performs Buffalo’s own Ani DiFranco’s “Dilate” from the 1996 album of the same name.

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    Pianist Holly Bowling, best known for her piano renditions of Phish songs, has announced a new album.  Bowling is crowd-sourcing the new album through Pledgemusic entitled Better Left Unsung that reinterprets the music of the Grateful Dead for piano.

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    Featured on the upcoming three LP,two CD album are her versions of the Dead classics “Eyes of the World,” a completely hand-transcribed interpretation of the 6-18-74 Freedom Hall rendition from Louisville and a “Terrapin Station” suite.

    Bowling’s tour kicks off in Columbus, OH Aug. 24 and heads west, including four dates in Colorado. New York stops on the tour include the Night Lights Music Festival in Sherman on Aug. 27 and Brooklyn Comes Alive on Oct. 22.

    Holly Bowling Upcoming 2016 Dates:

    Aug. 24 – with Joe Marcinek Ban – Columbus, OH
    Aug. 25 – with Joe Marcinek Band – St Charles, IL
    Aug. 27 – Night Lights Music Festival – Sherman, NY
    Aug. 31 – Owsley’s Golden Road – Boulder, CO
    Sep. 1 – Quixote’s True Blue – Denver, CO
    Sep. 2 – Quixote’s True Blue – Denver, CO
    Sep. 3 – Quixotes True Blue – Denver, CO
    Sep. 7 – Tin Pan – Henrico, VA
    Sep. 8 – The Shed – Durham, NC
    Sep. 9 – The Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC
    Sep. 10 – The Music Farm – Columbia, SC
    Sep. 11 – The Gray Eagle – Asheville, NC
    Sep. 22 – Lost Sierra Hoedown – Blairsden, CA
    Oct. 13 – Lunalight Music and Arts Festival – Darlington, MD
    Oct. 22 – Brooklyn Comes Alive – New York, NY
    Oct. 23 – The Towne Crier – Beacon, NY

    Check out Bowling’s piano rendition of Phish’s “Harry Hood” from a performance in Seattle this past spring and check her out on tour.

  • Aoife O’Donovan Coming to Geneva Friday Night

    As a part of the Smith Opera House’s Club Series, Dan Smalls Presents brings Aoife O’Donovan to Ravines Wine Cellars this Friday night. O’Donovan is touring behind her sophomore solo effort “In the Magic Hour” released early this year, of which the New York Times wrote: “Sweetness and sadness find a tenuous balance in [her] voice — and in the songs on her second album…evokes the reverberant chamber pop observations of Grizzly Bear…[and] the lush austerity of Alison Krauss.” This week she also released a live album, “Man in a Neon Coat: Live from Cambridge,” which was recorded on one night this April at The Sinclair.

    Singer/songwriter Aoife O’Donovan is best known for her work in the Boston progressive folk band Crooked Still. She has also been featured with Yo Yo Ma’s The Goat Rodeo Sessions and has made multiple appearances on Prairie Home Companion. At the top of picturesque Seneca Lake, at a beautifully sloping vineyard, amongst award-winning wines, there might not be a better setting to hear O’Donovan‘s sweet as honey vocals and airy harmonies.

    Pittsburgh’s Brooke Annibale will open the evening showcasing her own evocative and timeless song craft. The music will get going around 8pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Smith Opera House’s web site. Ravines Wine Cellars is located at 400 Barracks Road in Geneva.

  • Holy Ghost Tent Revival Converts Listeners to Fans

    It was only appropriate that a group named Holy Ghost Tent Revival, from Asheville, North Carolina, played at a converted church, and converted listeners into new fans. Named after a roadside advertisement in their home state, they kicked off the fall schedule at the Kirkland Art Center on September 8th. The six-piece band showed tremendous versatility, with four different members playing keyboards at various times during their two-set performance.

    brian-cornish-holy-ghost-tent-revival-18Stephen Murray handled most of the lead vocals and rhythm guitar, but also played trumpet, and switched to the bass guitar when Kevin Williams played piano. Murray sat at the keys himself to close the first set with a stunning cover of George Harrison’s “Isn’t It a Pity,” performed with remarkable grace. Ross Montsinger on drums and Kevin Williams on bass handled the bottom end, with Williams lending backup vocals on most songs. Williams’ lead vocals and song styles while playing keys had an early Elton John feel to them. The majority of the band’s selections were in the roots rock/Americana realm accented by the wonderful punch of Charlie Humphrey on trumpet and the trombone of Hank Widmer, who both also played keyboards.

    brian-cornish-holy-ghost-tent-revival-07Widmer added clarinet on some of the evening’s quieter pieces. Rounding out the sextet was Matt Martin leading the way on guitar, sales pitch chants (“Pay what you want. Pay what you can.”) entertaining gesticulations, and fashion sense. How many ascots have you ever seen on stage?

    The intimate venue may have had a bit of a reduced crowd on a Thursday night, but those in attendance were very appreciative of the energetic appeal of this group, and glad to have the opportunity to support live music. Holy Ghost Tent Revival’s most recent release, the EP Summer Jelly, is available on a pay what you want, pay what you can basis. The remainder of KAC’s fall performance schedule, and other events, may be found at Kirkland Art Center’s website.

    brian-cornish-holy-ghost-tent-revival-04Partial setlist: Who Knew, Long Road, Right State of Mind, Sun/Shadow, Walking Over My Grave, Isn’t It a Pity?, Trouble with the Truth, Smoke Myself to Death, Long Night, Broken Spirit, The End to, Thought About

  • Vulfpeck and Friends Celebrate a Funky Friday at Brooklyn Bowl

    Vulfpeck returned to the Brooklyn Bowl for a Friday night funk fest, which showcased their incredible talent while welcoming numerous special guests. The sold-out room was greeted with a mellow, opening performance by Joey Dosik. Dosik performed the first Beatles cover of the night, “Don’t Let Me Down,” before giving us a taste of some of his originals off of the Game Winner EP.

    vulfpeck brooklyn bowlAs the members of Vulfpeck appeared on the Brooklyn Bowl stage, fans new and old dropped everything they were doing to rush as close to the front as possible. One thing that this foursome is well known for is heavy crowd interaction. The closer you are to the stage, the more involved you will be at these shows. Right off the bat, asses were shaking and high fives were being exchanged as the band treated us to “Outro” from their 2012 release, Vollmilch, with help from their friend Eddie Barbash on sax. The Vollmilch album was highlighted two more times in the beginning of the show with the danceable “Barbara” and “Mean Girls” before welcoming groove drummer, Bernard Purdie to the stage for “It Gets Funkier.”

    vulfpeck brooklyn bowlAlmost half way through their relatively short set, the guests continued to pour on stage as Dosik joined Vulpeck for “Game Winner” and the second Beatles cover of the night “Something.” The floor of the venue was certainly packed with groove enthusiasts, but at this point there wasn’t much space on stage either. As if having the funk innovator, Bernard Purdie, wasn’t enough of a treat for these guys, they enlisted help from Melissa Gardiner and Rachel Price (Lake Street Dive) to tackle Aretha Franklin’s “Rock Steady.” Joe Dart’s bass playing was a key feature in this solid cover as the tasty brass sounds echoed down the bowling lanes.

    vulfpeck brooklyn bowlThe crowd was fully locked in and feeling the horn section when the Vulf brought well known, Antwaun Stanley up to sing the extremely soulful, “1612.” Stanley’s vocal ability and stage swagger add the one-two punch these suburban boys from next store need to construct a more powerful song. During “1612”, New York, NY wanted to be a part of it, as the audience became one with the Vulf. Lyrically, these guys tip their hats to one of this city’s most iconic figures “Frank Sinatra” and with the crowd belting out the tune with Stanley, it was clear that these guys are forever welcomed in the city that doesn’t sleep.

    There was no slowing down at this point as the group nailed another classic, “Boogie on Reggae Woman,” written by Stevie Wonder and covered by numerous other bands that know a thing or two about good music. Stanley remained on the stage through the lyrically ridiculous “Funky Duck,” which can be found on their most recent album, Thrill of the Arts. Louis Cato was then brought on to help with “Wait For The Moment” and “Beastly” as Stanley walked off stage to the cheers of a very grateful room.vulfpeck brooklyn bowl

    “Christmas in LA” gave the band and the crowd a breather packed with banter from Jack Stratton and Theo Katzman. Probably the most well known song to new followers of the Vulf, “Back Pocket” ended the set. Gardiner and Barbush brought the brass back into the mix, while Stanley enlisted help from the audience for the hook. One more cover, “Kid Charlemagne” by Steely Dan was executed in the funkiest of ways for the encore. Who knows what Vulfpeck will bring to the table for Saturday’s final night at the Bowl. They have had many repeats in their first three shows of this NY run and with their limited, yet powerful catalog, fans do not seem to mind. The group continues to surprise us by welcoming numerous guests onto the stage physically and welcoming funk icons into the room sonically through their amazing covers. After seeing so many smiling younger faces fill the streets of Williamsburg after the show, I was reminded that Vulfpeck isn’t just the funk band that this generation wanted, but it’s also the one this generation needed.

  • Hearing Aide: Tender Glue “Steady Light”

    0007865279_10Tom Gluewicki is the one-man force behind the Brooklyn based music project, Tender Glue. His debut EP, Wait For Steady Light, came out in September 2015 and now, one year later, after acquiring more live performance, song writing and recording experience, Tender Glue is set to release its anticipated follow up album, fittingly entitled, Steady Light.

    Tender Glue is known for his acoustic, indie-rock style meshed with a post-punk stripped down sound, all of which comes across in Steady Light. “West” the first single, is a slow, guitar-driven ballad that evokes Gluewicki’s heart felt intentionality, pouring through his music. Each guitar chord seems to drag, emphasizing his clear emotion and meaningfulness, and right when the listener would expect the track to come to a close, a beautiful moment of clarity opens up with the freeing simplicity of Gluewicki’s airy guitar work. This sort of nifty composure is heard throughout much of Steady Light and it appears that Gluewicki’s knack for not only song structure but skill in both the acoustic and electric guitar world has significantly improved over the year. It’s heard elsewhere in his music too with “Hope Street,” where acoustic chords are contrasted by the eerie drone of electric rambling. With its moments of dismay this song can definitely come across as somber, and maybe a little too dreary at points, but this also seems to be a part of what Tender Glue strives for in his music. It’s the longing for something that might no longer be there. Or it’s leaving a place you’ve come to know well, as with “Goodbye Bushwick,” yet recognizing to always carry home. Whatever it is, Gluewicki is quick to transmit that emotion into music.

    Tender Glue’s somber, acoustically spacious and slight 90s grunge influence is what makes this one-man band such an honest delight to dive into. Steady Light is sure to be a must-listen throughout the upcoming autumn nights and straight through into the winter. And be sure to look out for Tender Glue’s album release show set for August 26th at City Reliquary in Brooklyn.

    Key Tracks: West, Goodbye Bushwick, Hope Street

  • Time to Get Your Celtic On at the Syracuse Irish Festival 2016

    Attention anyone who wants to have a good time, put aside the fact that you have never been to a Celtic music festival and not sure if it’s your cup of tea.  Do you like music, dancing, good food, beer?  Yeah, I had you at beer.  It’s time to get your Celtic on this Friday Sept. 9 and Saturday Sept. 10, as we once again gather for the 2016 Syracuse Irish Festival at Clinton Square in Syracuse.  This year’s lineup is a spectacular mix of old and new and acts featuring a diverse lineup on two stages.  Combine this with Celtic wares, family activities, delicacies, and libations, it’s sure to be a good time for all.

    Crowd favorites, Searson return this year. It’s like welcoming home family as Erin, Colleen, Danno, and Fraser take to the Ommegang Stage Saturday evening.  Also returning this year are The Elders, Kansas City’s very own superstars, a band who Central New York has adopted as their own personal band.  This dynamic group is bound to set the stage on fire once again and get the crowd on their feet singing and dancing both Friday and Saturday nights.

    For those smart enough to arrive early both days, they will be treated to the trio of The Moxie Strings, The Flyin Column, The Public House, The Blarney Rebel Band, and Attractive Nuisance, among others. This mix of both traditional and contemporary Celtic music is sure to entertain those attending and garner them some new “likes” and “follows” on social media accounts.

    There are many new acts to look forward to this year.  The promo shot of The Led Farmers is more than enough to hook the casual observer as their set should prove to be just as fun as their photo.  Playing both evenings on both stages, this quartet from Dublin, Ireland are a must-see as they are introduced to Central NY.

    Don’t want to miss the football games, no worries.  Join The Town Pants on Friday night at the Irish Tailgate Party. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the pub area, attendees will find multi-tasking to be a joy. The Syracuse-Louisville game will be broadcast on the big screen in the pub area Friday night.

    NYS Music is honered to be a parter for this year’s Syracuse Irish Festival, bringing our readers highlights from the stage and crowds.  We hope to see you all there.  Please take the time to stop me, I’m the blonde with the camera, as I make my way around the crowd.  Say hi and insist I get your photo to prove that you were hanging with the cool crowd at this weekend’s event.

    FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

    DSC_8664 copyFRIDAY SEPT. 9 – OMMEGANG STAGE

    5:00 p.m.    Attractive Nuisance
    6:00 p.m.    The Town Pants
    7:30 p.m.    Butler-Sheehan Academy
    7:50 p.m.    The Flyin Column
    8:30 p.m.    Rince Na Sonas School of     Irish Dance
    8:50 p.m.    The Moxie Strings
    9:30 p.m.    Johnston School of Irish Dance
    9:50 p.m.   The Elders

    FRIDAY SEPT. 9 – LEMOYNE PUB STAGE
    12:00 p.m.  Quigsy and the Bird
    1:20 p.m.    An Ceol
    2:40 p.m.    Home Slice
    4:00 p.m.    The Public House
    5:10 p.m.     Butler-Sheehan Academy of Irish Dance
    5:30 p.m.    The Flyin Column
    6:30 p.m.    Rince Na Sonas School of Irish Dance
    6:50 p.m.    The Led Farmers
    8:10 p.m.    Johnston School of Irish Dance
    8:30 p.m.    The Causeway Giants

    SATURDAY SEPT. 10 – OMMEGANG STAGE
    11:00 a.m.    Irish Mass
    12:20 p.m.   Blarney Rebel Band
    1:30 p.m.     Dance School (TBA)
    1:50 p.m.     Moxie Strings
    3:00 p.m.    The Public House
    4:20 p.m.    Drumcliffe Arts
    4:40 p.m.    The Led Farmers
    6:00 p.m.    Roisin School of Irish Dance
    6:20 p.m.    Moxie Strings
    7:30 p.m.    Francis Academy of Irish Dance
    8:00 p.m.    The Elders
    9:25 p.m.    McDonald School of Irish Dance
    9:45 p.m.    Searson

    SATURDAY SEPT. 10, 2016 – LEMOYNE PUB STAGE
    12:00 p.m.   Harrington School of Irish Dance
    12:20 p.m.    Irish Dance Lessons for Adults
    1:30 p.m.     Deirdre McCarthy
    2:30 p.m.    Kilgore McTrouts
    3:30 p.m.    Syracuse Irish Session
    4:30 p.m.    Roisin School of Irish Dance
    4:50 p.m.    Kitty Hoynes Irish Session
    5:50 p.m.    Drumcliffe Arts
    6:10 p.m.    Blaithin Loughran & Her Family
    7:00 p.m.    McDonald School of Irish Dance
    7:20 p.m.    Joe Devoli & Bob Halligan
    8:20 p.m.    Francis Academy of Irish Dance
    8:40 p.m.    Billy Delaney & The Celtic All Stars

  • Teddy Midnight Releases Debut LP, Music Video for Lead Single

    Teddy Midnight, an electro-dance-funk jamband hailing from Brooklyn, released a debut LP Wednesday titled Velvet Blue, now available on Soundcloud. The group also premiered a music video Tuesday for their lead single “Turkish Silva” on Youtube.

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    The quartet includes Wiley Griffin (guitar), Sean McAuley (vocals/keys/percussion), Adam Magnan (drums/sampler), and Sean Silva (bass/synth).

    Velvet Blue features eight tracks that encompass Teddy Midnight’s artful blend of electronic beats, mixed with jamband improvisation. Their sound has been compared to the likes of New Deal, STS9, Lotus and Dopapod.

    The music video for “Turkish Silva” is a depiction of “the tribulations of sex, romance, and partying on the notoriously super-dramatic BK dating/Tinder scene,” according to a press release. “I wanted to capture a couple of concepts that I observed about the nature of life and love in our youth. One of them was the vulnerability we all experience in our relationships,” Wiley Griffin was quoted about the inspiration for the video. The video was produced by Sobokeh Exports and directed by Wiley Griffin and Kristina Rusch.

    There will be a record release party on Oct. 1 to celebrate Velvet Blue, at BRYAC in Bridgeport, CT.

    Teddy Midnight has shared stages with Kung Fu, Twiddle, Formula 5 and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and has played sold out shows at such NYC venues as Irving Plaza, Brooklyn Bowl, Grammercy Theatre, and Bowery Ballroom. On the horizon for the band are festivals such as Great North this weekend, and Luna Light Music Festival in October.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIAK6xqRpzM

  • Dopapod Reunites with Former Drummer

    Berklee-born, Brooklyn-based improv specialists Dopapod are going with the Fro. The band announced a reunion with drummer Neal “Fro” Evans Wednesday. Evans stepped away from the band in 2013 for personal reasons and was replaced by Scotty Zwang.

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    Speaking to Evans’ homecoming, a statement released by the band said, “As we count our blessings for every moment we’ve experienced while surrounded by a wonderfully supportive family of fans, we’ve also found ourselves recounting the original chemistry that undeniably forged the path that we’re grateful to be walking.”

    Zwang appears to be exiting the band under cordial circumstances and is working on other projects.

    Evans’ first shows back behind the kit will be at the Resonance Festival in Thornville, OH and Catskill Chill festival in Lakewood, PA at the end of September.

    Dopapod recently announced an extensive fall tour with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.The tour kicks off in Jacksonville, FL on Oct. 5 and includes several New York stops throughout the trek. The Putnam Den in Saratoga Springs, Syracuse’s Westcott Theater and Buffalo Iron Works will all get an upstate taste of the “DopaPong” fall tour, while Irving Plaza is paid a visit later in the tour.

    Dopapod/Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Fall Tour:

    Oct. 5 – Jacksonville, FL – 1904 Music Hall
    Oct. 6 – Gainesville, FL – High Dive
    Oct. 7 – St. Petersburg, FL – The State Theatre
    Oct. 8 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
    Oct. 9 – Orlando, FL – Venue 578
    Oct. 11 – Macon GA – Cox Capitol Theatre
    Oct. 12 – Columbia, SC – Music Farm
    Oct. 13 – Richmond, VA – The National* w/ The New Deal
    Oct. 14 – Darlington, MD – Luna Light Festival
    Oct. 26 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Putnam Den
    Oct. 27 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
    Oct. 28 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground* w/ West End Blend
    Oct. 29 – Northampton, MA – Pearl Street
    Nov. 2 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater
    Nov. 3 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works
    Nov. 4 – TBA
    Nov. 5 – Morgantown, WV -Mainstage*
    Nov. 10 – State College, PA – The State Theatre
    Nov. 11 – Charlottesville, VA – The Jefferson Theater
    Nov. 12 – TBA
    Nov. 17 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater
    Nov. 18 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
    Nov. 30 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
    Dec. 1 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
    Dec. 2 – Charleston, SC – The Pourhouse
    Dec, 3 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
    Dec. 6 – Chattanooga, TN – Revelry Room
    Dec. 7 – Nashville, TN – Exit / In
    Dec. 8 – St. Louis, MO – Ready Room
    Dec. 9 – Iowa City, IA – Gabe’s
    Dec. 10 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
    Dec. 11 – Champaign, IL – The Accord
    Dec. 14 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Blind Pig
    Dec. 15 – Kalamazoo, MI – Bell’s Brewery
    Dec. 16 – Milwaukee, WI – The Miramar Theatre
    Dec. 17 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue Theatre

    Check out the full  GoFro view of Evans performing at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston back in February 2013 for a glimpse of what will come with his re-entry.

    https://youtu.be/pjOTDAoeGdo