Teen Destroyer, Cometa, Cheeky

Cometa / www.cometamusic.com

With a combination of emotional alt/punk songwriting and an unforgettable live show, Cometa has attracted a devoted fanbase and radio airplay on both college and mainstream stations; as well as opening slots for national acts like Rise Against, New Found Glory, Anberlin, and Lostprophets.

Cometa consists of twin brother guitarist/songwriters Gareth and Grant Cometa, bassist Haroon Ramzan, and drummer Wes Long. Since their formation in 2005, they have performed on such notable stages as the El-n-Gee, Toad's Place, and Webster Theater; and have won 1st and 2nd place prizes for numerous
Battle-of-the-Bands.

Cheeky
  

Cheeky is a two person, two guitar band. Bryttany Cunningham (lead vocals/guitar) and Charlotte Axthelm (vocals/guitar), dabble in a new concept called "guitar-chestra", in which the use of guitars takes the place of a full band through solely harmonies, dynamics, and creativity. Sticking to traditional roots, they range from creative covers, originals, to even mash-ups placing them in the acoustic indie genre. Their goal as a band is to truly convey a message through music.

Eleven Steps Shy,
The Boomers 

The Boomers

Eleven Steps Shy
www.elevenstepsshy.com

The Sawtelles,
The Remnants 





Watch on YouTube

    

Husband and wife duo The Sawtelles are a balance of four elements, alternate-tuned guitar, stand-up drum kit (ala Velvet Underground’s Mo Tucker) and two voices. Sparse but intricately arranged pop that is as lush as it is threadbare makes what is played as important as what isn’t.

Their self-produced DIY philosophy aligns them more with the hand painted Sun Ra LP’s of 1950’s and 60’s then it does with those striving for mainstream commercial success.

One Rainy Day + 
Farewood


    

Farewood
Lou Lorenzo, Leah Booker, Kyle McCarthy, Eddie F'in Diaz

Influences:
The Sundays, The Cocteau Twins,
The Twilight Singers, The Afghan Whigs

One Rainy Day is an original band 
based out of Milford, CT. We have 
a grunge background with much heavier 
overtones. We’ve been in the studio 
working on our first EP, and have 
the rough mix along with a video 
for our song “Dark Ascension” below. 
LISTEN
    

• Very Heavy Rainbow
• Malcolm Tent
• Milksop : Unsung 
• Dan Rice (comedian)

Very Heavy Rainbow
alternative folk/rock
Liz - bass/ukulele/vocals
Jay - drums
listen


Malcolm Tent
alternative

Lost Riots,
Buckers Wild, 
The Dipsh*ts



Killer Kowalski (not playing due to illness)

Buckers Wild features
members of Electric Bucket and Red Blade

Dark Heather (members of Glitter Freeze)
+ King Sexy + Ultrabunny
+ Go-Go dancers + Burlesque dancers

Lys Guillorn, The Grimm Generation, The Danbury Lie

Man On Earth, Find Vienna

Man On Earth
Steven Nathan – Vocals / Guitar
Steve Gregoire - Guitar
Adam Root - Bass
Angelo Modica – Drums
www.manonearth.com

Find Vienna
Patrick Mencel — Lead Vocals, Guitar
Ian Walsh — Lead Guitar, Vocals
Paul Mencel — Bass, Vocals
Mark McGuire — Drums, Vocals
www.wearefindvienna.com

"Find Vienna is a pop/rock blend of all that is good from the 80's until today"

“Some really cool stuff…
Man On Earth is a band worth
definitely checking out!”
(Matt Pinfield – WRXP, MTV, VH-1)

“Glistening, wide-open arena rock with spirited choruses and a charged romanticism.”
(CMJ)

“In the placard shuffling tradition of Dylan and Hutchence, mindful messages delivered in modern riff
and context.”
(Lonn Friend – RIP Magazine, MTV, VH1)

“I thoroughly enjoyed working on this album and think that it will be a smash hit!” (Dr. Fink – Prince & The Revolution)

“I’ve had the distinct pleasure of producing and mixing much of Man On Earth’s exceptional music. When people say ‘why hasn't this band made it yet?’ my only response is……YET”. Their newest album ‘THINGS THEY’D NEVER BELIEVE’ continues their evolution in making great music”
(Ken Lewis – Producer / Mixer – 7 Grammy’s, 57 Gold and Platinum albums and singles, 35 #1 albums and singles, and 16 more Grammy nominations)

“I am very proud and humbled
to be a part of Man on Earth’s musical evolution. The new album is a big bold step forward. I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I do!”
(Cooper Anderson – Producer

Lalla Land,
Ant Jeffrey of The 30th of February
+ more tba

CT.COM and 
ADVOCATE WEEKLY 
GRAND BAND SLAM


Ceschi Ramos, Fake Babies, 
Klokwize, Mandrake Mechanism



CESCHI
 http://www.fakefourinc.com/artist/ceschi
 
 FAKE BABIES
 https://www.facebook.com/fakebabies
 
 KLOKWIZE
 http://www.reverbnation.com/klokwize
 
 MANDRAKE MECHANISM
 https://www.facebook.com/MandrakeMechanism
 
            

Ceschi (pronounced chess-key) Ramos makes his own version of progressive hip hop spliced with elements of folk & indie rock.... Although he has almost "mathy" technical rap abilities he's first and foremost a singer-songwriter at heart. Although one Ceschi song may consist of punk influenced machine gun fast raps, the next may be a quiet folk ballad played on acoustic guitar.
Listen.

KLOKWIZE is a standout recording artist and live performer known for his trendsetting style and sound. Blending melodic, organic pop sensibility with rock and hip hop flair, the rapper/singer (born Patrick James) and his namesake live band (including wizkid guitarist Mike Alves) have been rapidly winning over listeners across the world as well as gaining a cult-like following in their native New England.

The Foresters,
The Planets,
+ Avenues

 

The Foresters (LISTEN)
are a pop punk trio consisting of the Nork brothers (Evan- age 12, Hayden- age 10, Liam- age 9) who have been exposed to all varieties of musical influences and live performances since they were born. In less than 2 years, the boys have written over 20 original songs and have played in multiple venues, such as Terminal 110, The Space, The Room, The Cave at RVP, BAR, and the legendary Toad’s Place. The band also played for the ASRC Walk for Autism (in Wallingford, CT) and for the Runway for A Cause (in Long Island). This year, The Foresters had the privilege of opening for two awesome CT music festivals: Ideat Village (in New Haven) and the Meriden Daffodil Festival. The boys are excited to announce that they will be recording their first EP in early August of this year!

The Planets

The Furors,
Rope

8:30 / Evan Wahlquist (solo acoustic)
9:30 / + JOUNCE
(featuring Dan Tamberelli /
Adventures of Pete & Pete)
“Jounce conjures an early period J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.), with slacker-grunge chops that prove strangely hypnotic. Jounce continues to successfully define itself.” - relix
"Think Mother Love Bone, Pavement and Matthew Sweet…”
- State of Mind magazine
10:30 / + SIN (Nine Inch Nails Tribute)

JOUNCE
Joe Ciarallo, drums/vocals
Matt DeSteno, guitar/vocals
Dan Tamberelli, bass/vocals
http://www.jounce.org

SIN (Nine Inch Nails Tribute) facebook.com/nintribute
nintribute.com/

Forgotten By Friday
+ Brian Dolzani

Brian Dolzani (folk/rock, singer/songwriter)
http://briandolzani.com/
“[Brian] exudes the melodic charm and trebly vocal hitches of Jules Shear, and the heartbreaking warmth and intriguing lyrical turns of Freedy Johnston.” - Cincinnati City beat

Brian Dolzani's songs illustrate the seeking and longing inside all of us; for redemption, fulfillment, understanding, pleasure, love. His voice is often described as a 'smoother' Neil Young. His introspective, personal songs and engaging live performances move those who are open to being touched by music and words that are full of humanity, imperfection, vulnerability, and strength. Brian takes his cues from those 1960's and 70's songwriters who, through their own soul-searching and raw intensity, are able to move listeners through just melody, lyric, and acoustic guitar.

Chris Cappello,
Broadcast Hearts,
more tba,

Broadcast Hearts is a four-piece, alternative rock band from Trumbull, Connecticut. Formed in 2009, the group comprises Avery Bazan (lead vocals, piano), Chris Parian (backing vocals, synth), Justin Molfese (backing vocals, bass guitar), and Ted Ferik (drums).

Noted for their guitar-less set, the keys-based group engages a dynamic sound and style, drawing influence from acts such as Coldplay, Keane, Jack's Mannequin, and OneRepublic. Contrasted by leading piano and synths, the band presents a wide range of music from anthems to ballads. While still in infancy, the band has enjoyed success in various venues in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York.

www.broadcasthearts.com

a Surf Nite! the night after Halloween ...

The Coffin Daggers,
North Shore Troubadours

The Coffin Daggers:

Instrumental surf-punk combo from New York featuring Vic Venom (Ex Nausea, Chaos UK, Reagan Youth) on guitar.

Website:

http://www.coffindaggers.com

Favorite Music/Influences:

Surf, punk, garage, RnR etc.

Favorite Movies:

Too many to name,
but we are great fans of the life work of Mr. Ed Wood

 

Farmertan,
The Gene Gnomes,
The Hulls

The Gene Gnomes
genegnomes.com
genegnomes.bandcamp.com

Farmertan

The Hulls / punk rock / New Haven
Kevin - Guitar / Vocals
John - Bass / Vocals
Jess - Guitar / Vocals
Bob - Drums

The Womack Family Band,
+ Daphne Lee Martin (solo)

Fins, Philistines, Jr., Paxatonia

The PHILISTINES Jr. (Listen / Watch)
are brothers Peter & Tarquin Katis and drummer Adam Pierce. With a reputation as No-Fi home studio recording wizards, they have been recording and releasing their unique brand of experimental pop music since 1990...on their own TARQUIN RECORDS label (also on Dot Dot Dash and on LISSY’S and SHIVER in the U.K.). All their releases have charted on numerous college radio stations across North America and enjoyed frequent air play by dj John Peel on his BBC. Radio 1 program. Their 7" single (The Sci-Fi Song/Moon River) on LISSY’S was Single of the Week on the Steve LeMacq show on BBC 1 radio in June ‘95 and earned a spot on Britain’s Indie Charts. Upon hearing their first 12", John Peel telephoned the band “just to say how much he liked the record” and to invite them to record a Peel Session in London for the BBC. The PHILISTINES Jr. have since completed three Peel Sessions and U.K. tours.
Touring the U.S., they have played with such bands as MERCURY REV, YO LA TENGO, STEREOLAB, LUNA, CAKE, FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE, KING MISSILE and JONATHAN RICHMAN. The band pursues numerous side projects that include THE ZAMBONIS, THE HAPPIEST GUYS IN THE WORLD, JAMES KOCHALKA SUPERSTAR, and THE PORK GUYS. Long time drummer, Adam Pierce, is busy with MICE PARADE, THE DYLAN GROUP and THE SWIRLIES.

Philistines Jr. / Tarquin Records

New Milford, CT’s Fins channels elements from the past in a way that keeps the music cutting-edge. The group’s distinctive style can only be considered other worldly. They’re noise punk with melody - blistering your ear drums as the group soars through sonic auroras. Fins have been generating scuzzy, moss pop in the rural sprawl of northwestern Connecticut since early 2012. Rejecting most social conventions the trio spend their nights hacking melodies from their dense, woodland surroundings. After touring in various noise-punk projects over the past five years, Fins are ready to take their searing snake rock sound straight to the moon… or where ever they crash land first.

Paxatonia (Ledyard, CT)
Having 2 years of practice and scattered live performances, we have built a solid repertoire of songs, including alternative and instrumental pieces. Think Incubus meets Phish. Although we have yet to record some of our work, we can organize an entertaining live setlist on a moments notice.

Sidewalk Dave
and, from Washington DC
Alex Vans & The Hide Away

www.alexvansmusic.com

Bonehead Studio
Connecticut CD compilation show
Lamb Bombs,
Wrist Like This,
Sonic Supercharger 66

Lamb Bombs

Wrist Like This
Matt Potter / guitar + delay pedal,
J Kurt Curland / drumset + electric drum,
Todd Romanella / grrr / raaa
Christian Moore / bass guitar
(includes members of Fatal Film,
Estrogen&Tonic, A Honey Wagon)

Sonic Supercharger 66

L to R:
Big Jim McDowell - vocals
James Rockwood - guitar
Jeff Coleman - drums
John the Bomb Colletti - guitar
Mike Centonze - bass

Pete Herger Band,
Irena Hart

www.peteherger.com

www.irenahart.com

Taylor Joyner, Michele Riganese

Hanging Hills (to be rescheduled)

Not an Indie Thursday ...
A Night of Comedy

Peripatetic, Michael James Anderson

Ben Michalak aka Doc Baker's
Traveling Musicological Extravaganza,
Alexander Burnet and more

The Dalliance,
Ada Pasternak

Orca Age,
Mass Wasting,
The Grean

Kwesi Kankam (from Phila),
Alex Vans & The Hide Away
+ The Hail

DC-based troubadour Alex Vans creates a unique, shape-shifting blend of rock, folk and pop. His recent self-titled EP is lived in, warm and yet minimalistic, shaped by the hands of a master song-craftsman and high-burnished by the lungs of one of the Capital's most promising young vocalists.​

​Alex's broad-but-never-bombastic voice is the first thing that strikes the ear, calling to mind Jeff Tweedy, or maybe even the kind of vocalist Conor Oberst might grow up into (if Oberst cared to grow up). Just beneath the spare, plaintive vocals lies Alex's sunny Hendrix and SRV-inspired guitar riffs, creating a bittersweet pastiche that evokes Beck's "Sea Change" period. Not gratuitously, he seamlessly adds in some phrasing nods to the Beatles and The Arcade Fire that serve to add to the tension between traditional and modern sounds.

www.kwesikankam.com

www.alexvansmusic.com

A Special Valentine's Day event
The Absolute Men / $15 cover

Kid Savant,
Sketch Tha Cataclysm

(Jus & Company cancelled)

Jus & Company on Facebook

Kid Savant on Facebook

The Weird BeArDs,
Straight To VHS

Hip Hop event
$12 advance,
$16 at the door