The Alpaca Gnomes, fresh off of a holiday toy drive show, head to NYC Friday night, January 10, for a set at Rockwood Music Hall‘s Stage 1 at 10 p.m. The band has built up a loyal following with their vibrant, stomp-and-groove, 7-piece original rock-folk jam band. The Gnomes ensemble currently features violin, electric & acoustic guitar, bass, drums, sax, and percussion. Check out their set for FREE this FRIDAY.
The Alpaca Gnomes at Soupstock 2018 – Video by: LiveMusic420
The Alpaca Gnomes’ eclectic style always gets crowds moving and has allowed them to appear on a multitude of bills with varied acts and musical genres such as Living Colour, Blues Traveler, Twiddle, DJ Logic, Funky Meters, Anders Osborne, Railroad Earth, The Drifters, The Tokens, Rick Derringer, Soul Rebels, Roots of Creation, Kung Fu, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Funky Dawgz Brass Band, Box Set Duo Trio, and The Main Squeeze, as well as private events such as ESPN Radio’s NCAA College Football National Championship pre-party in Pasadena, California.
Instrumental trio, Consider the Source, announced plans for an Acoustic/Electric Hybrid Album which is due to be released sometime in 2020. The trio also announced tour dates for the new year which includes a stop in Brooklyn.
Consider the Source originated in New York City and is a Sci-Fi Middle Eastern Fusion band who has been performing for over ten years in the United States and overseas in Turkey, Israel, Germany and more. This album would be their first studio recording exclusively featuring their acoustic/electric “Hybrid” setup. The band is attempting to raise $25,000 for the album for recording, mixing and mastering, printing CDs and Vinyl. The financial backing available ranges from an advanced digital download for $15 to a private hybrid performance for $2000.
The 2020 Meta tour dates start in Portland Maine on Feb. 28 at the Portland House of Music and wrap up on April 4 in Roanoke, VA at the 5 Point Music Sanctuary. There is a stop in Brooklyn at the Knitting Factory on March 7. The tour will focus on performing their entire album You Are Literally A Metaphor.
For more information on the acoustic/electric hybrid album visit the band’s indiegogo. For more purchasing tickets or more information on the band visit their website. Complete dates below the video.
A multi-generational group of soulful, bluesy, roots jam musicians known as Creamery Station are bringing their act and first show of the year to Daryl’s House Club in Pawling, NY. The show is this Wednesday at 7 p.m. and, best of all, FREE.
Creamery Station at Just Joshin 2018 – Video by: MKDevo
Originating from Bethany, CT, Creamery Station is a Connecticut-based band which takes multiple styles of music, such as jam, blues, rock, and bluegrass, and mixes it together into what is guaranteed to be a thrilling live experience. The multi-generational aspect of this band combines the varying talents and experiences of each member to create something truly dynamic. With almost weekly practice sessions and consistent shows, their live performance has only been getting tighter. They can appeal to any age willing to listen.
The band has been working hard in the studio on an album this winter and they plan to release it this spring. They toured the Northeast heavily in 2019 and one would expect nothing less in 2020. Their early notable 2020 shows are:
