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The Milkman's Union: official website; myspace; The Milkman's Union is an illusive amalgam of American pop. Their diverse songs reflect influences from folk and Americana to electronica and post-punk, from jazz and world music to 20th century choral music. What could come off as schizophrenic is united by a deft sense of melody, thoughtful lyrics, and powerful performance. From a solitary inception in the farmlands of Vermont to their continued studies in rustic Maine, the Union has cultivated a unique agenda of New England modernist musical populism. No one knows what that means, but hear their show and it makes sense; earnest, intense, and irreverent literary musicalities form a strange, simple party that jostles crowds, as well as make them dance.

The Courtesy Tier: official website; myspace; The Courtesy Tier is always a surprise, sometimes even to themselves.
Omer (guitar) and Layton (drums) have been playing together for the
last seven years, but they weren't always a duo. As members came and
went, they perpetually conceptualized themselves as a four and
sometimes six piece band. Then, during their second winter in New York,
the boys had run out of other band members. Regrouping in a closet size
practice space under the Smith Street overpass, they finally had enough
room to rehearse, and they liked the sound. By the following summer
they were ready to record, but a New York budget requires some
finagling. With three mic's in a seven by seven room and help from
their friend Chris Gachot "Map and a Marker" was born.

The Courtesy Tier is a two man cadre. Whether invoking Wilco, ZZ Top, Jimi
Hendrix, or The Black Keys they synthesize the soul of rock with melodic
blues. While a forerunner of the DIY movement in Brooklyn, they aren't
your usual Brooklyn sound. The album name exemplifies their process: go
with what you've got and you'll find your way there.

Hugo: official website; myspace; Calling his style "Indie Pop Piano Rock" this singer/songwriter (and yes, pianist) shares qualities with the masters of melodic, piano-driven Pop songwriting like Billy Joel, Elton John, Ben Folds and Joe Jackson. With clever, witty lyrics (Which have an almost cabaret-like playfulness) and a cheery, infectious bounce, Hugo's music could probably be used as therapy - listening to it makes it really hard to stay in a bad mood.

Dig: Todd Rundgren, Ben Folds, Power Pop night at the piano bar.

Stephen Lyons: official website; myspace; Philadelphia based singer/songwriter, Stephen’s latest work, ‘Fall’, was produced by Grammy nominated Philadelphia producer Anthony Newett and Jeff Barrett. Backed by an electric five piece band (Ricardo Rodriguez – Bass, Peter Trezzi – Drums, Jeff Barrett – Keys, Steve Schaeffer – Lead Guitar) the band has earned a loyal following in the New York and Philadelphia music scenes. Co – producer Jeff Barrett helped shape the live sound: anthemic guitar hooks with hard driving bass and drum grooves songs like, “VICTORIA!” and “Thin Green Neon Line” are a roll-down-the-windows-let-the-dog- put-his head-out-the-window kind of trip. Songs like ‘Fire and Brimstone’ deliver a haunting tension exploring the lines between faith, fear and religion while songs like ‘Velvet Sky’ and ‘New York My Mistress’ feature an atmospheric and lush vocal performance. ‘Fall’ went to number 1 on Indyreview and recently received an honorable mention by the New York Singer/Songwriter’s circle. Sometimes a raukus pop/rock revival meeting and other times a quiet moment in an empty Cathedral Stephen’s versatility as a singer has drawn comparisons to Bono, Morten Harket, Jeff Buckley, Elvis Costello and James Taylor.

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