winter williams presentsSATURDAY MAY 11TH—GITKIN(Brian J 0f Pimps of Joytime)TONY GLASER AND THE PARTYTHE GREASE TRAPS—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$18 Advance / $24 Door—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+GITKIN(bandcamp / facebook / instagram)—Grammy nominated producer, Gitkin is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Brooklyn, NY. Gitkin’s music exists somewhere between primal, rootsy memory and distant exotic yearning — A dusty bordertown where the familiar blends imperceptibly into the enchantingly foreign. After a long and fruitful run as a bandleader with relentlessly touring party-rockers Pimps Of Joytime and a Grammy-nominated country blues collaboration with Cedric Burnside, multi-instrumentalist Brian J set out to “explore tonalities I’d never messed with,” as he puts it...
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winter williams presentsSATURDAY MAY 11TH—GITKIN(Brian J 0f Pimps of Joytime)TONY GLASER AND THE PARTYTHE GREASE TRAPS—Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm$18 Advance / $24 Door—IVY ROOM860 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 21+GITKIN(bandcamp / facebook / instagram)—Grammy nominated producer, Gitkin is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Brooklyn, NY. Gitkin’s music exists somewhere between primal, rootsy memory and distant exotic yearning — A dusty bordertown where the familiar blends imperceptibly into the enchantingly foreign. After a long and fruitful run as a bandleader with relentlessly touring party-rockers Pimps Of Joytime and a Grammy-nominated country blues collaboration with Cedric Burnside, multi-instrumentalist Brian J set out to “explore tonalities I’d never messed with,” as he puts it. Reviews of Gitkin’s first two LP’s grappled with descriptors, tagging it vaguely as “cinematic” and comparing it favorably with Khruangbin. True, the music is largely wordless, emotionally evocative, and guitar driven. But it possesses an alluring alchemy all its own.Gitkin’s first release, 2018’s well-received Five Star Motel, amply demonstrated his ease with earthy funk and comfortably-cut rhythm. On his follow up album, Safe Passage, the itinerant guitar slinger broadened his already rich palette with melodies informed by Greek and Middle Eastern modalities, Peruvian Chicha and Tuareg Saharan guitar styles. No gimmick, this juxtaposition of gut-bucket blues and funk low-end with unexpectedly twisting lead phrases highlights the intense flavors found in each savory ingredient. Gitkin's latest release, Nowhere To Go But Everywhere, is sure to become the soundtrack to your wanderlust. With elements of Peruvian chicha, Saharan tuareg, Cuban son montuno, and psych-rock, Gitkin draws from styles around the world but manages to create his own authentic essence. With over 10 million total streams and 50,000 followers across all socials, it is clear that Gitkin’s artistic voice is resonating with fans.TONY GLASER AND THE PARTY(website / bandcamp / facebook / instagram)—Hi, I'm Tony. I play original music that I write along with my talented friends. We'd probably fall under the rock umbrella, groove centric with songs to sing along to then get lost in the musicianship. Our live shows really demonstrate the power of a live band. My friends Ben Misterka (guitar), Kevin Coleman (drums), and Simon Rochester (keys) are the best band one could ask for. We go by "The Party". We also regularly have even more talented friends join us, like Omar Leyva, AJ McKinley, Pamela Parker, Mya Byrne, Ben Andrews, Daria Shani Johnson, Jordan Feinstein, Michael Myers, Chris Hoog, Tom Finch, and I can keep going and going. When we all play together, we call ourselves The Band of Theseus. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I have the privilege to be a part of the Bay Area Music Scene, and beyond. I've toured to many parts of the world and have played with incredible people. That's what the music community is about, and that is what me and my friends bring to every performance. So yeah, come see us, subscribe to my mailing list or socials, or go watch a music video. Actually, buy some merch. Yeah, that'd be sweet. Peace,Tony "The Tony Glaser Band treated us to the kind of performance which reminds you that music is one of the most therapeutic forces on the planet. In addition to being a devastating bassist, one of a kind singer and captivating showman, Tony is a brilliant songwriter. His compositions are richly layered, fluid and lyrically poignant. You wouldn't call this a jamband but they definitely are not afraid to dive into the great unknown. They will leave you wanting more just as last night's show did on the whole."-Tyler Blue, Crazy Horse Saloon, Nevada City CATHE GREASE TRAPS(website / bandcamp / facebook / instagram)—The Grease Traps are a solid 8-piece funk band based in Oakland, CA. Featuring tight horns and stirring vocals from that sharp-dressing, all-around fly dude, The Gata, their musical mix of hard-driving funk and lowdown soul is guaranteed to get your head noddin' and cure your dance jones. They recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary and have released a 45 single on the well-respected funk/soul label, Colemine Records with more to come.
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