In New York City next weekend? Want to see a contemporary band play great, authentic, original rock music? Not that trendy hipster crap you get thrown on you while walking through the NYU section of the City, but musicians whose commitment to songwriting is evident by the diversity displayed in every track? [Singer/Guitarist] Andrew Seminara, [Drummer] Fred Carleton, [Bassist] Keith Valcourt, and [Lead Guitar/Piano] Justin Pilat are extremely talented. I should know. I've been watching them play since we were 10 or 11 years old. Seminara's studies at Berklee School of Music show his adoration of songwriting from the late 50's through late 70's without ignoring the popular new sounds of successful acts like NY's own The Strokes. Carleton's time at Dartmouth College lent itself balancing between the acid jazz and southern-rock/jam music scenes. They later combined with Valcourt and Pilat, both involved in multiple projects around the Boston rock scene to form Sun King. Carleton's drum virtuosity, combined with Valcourt's thunderously proficient bass lines form a rhythm section that allows Pilat to sonically explore his guitar proficiency within Seminara's well-crafted arrangements. Their work was recently praised by Scorch (Rock 101 WGIR, PFG-TV) as "The best music I have truly heard in a long, long time!" Check out a few of their songs at the bottom of the page. Details from their website:
Sun King is pleased to announce on Saturday, November 19th we will be playing a show at the Triad Theater in New York City! The Triad is a recently refurbished 130 seat colonial style theater located at West 72nd street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues. The show goes from 10:30-12:30 and will feature songs from both The Elephant Upstairs and The Curve of the Earth as well as some old classic favorites. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door as well as online. *Also please note there is a two drink minimum at the Triad.
12 bucks for a sick 2-hours of music in the Upper West Side. See you there.
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