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Art Thief:
Originating from the lush backdrop of mountains that the Hudson Valley refers to as New Paltz, Art Thief is a Sci-Fi Rock and Roll band that puts entertainment over everything. Approaching music with the mindset that opposites attract, they bring a punk rock energy to the bandstand while honing it in with a respect for the language that jazz and popular music has brought to our ears. Or is it that they are bringing a jazz vocabulary to the bandstand, and honing that language in by bringing a punk rock energy to the stage? Regardless, Art Thief has a consistent goal of bringing the best party and listening
experience they can to wherever they perform, while challenging themselves to push boundaries at every opportunity presented. Chronogram describes Art Thief as having an “Impressive mastery of prog, fusion, and other genres aplenty, anchoring the group’s explorations into startlingly pop-song length compositions,” Bass Magazine gave Art Thief's most recent album, “Tough Crowd,” this description: “Combined with lyrics that are part Claypool, part science fiction, harmonies layered with color, and a James Brown enthusiasm, “Tough Crowd” is an instant earworm, and Art Thief is a musical force to be reckoned with.” And Ron English says “It’s like a great stunt pilot is flying the plane. Art Thief has that rarest of things in art, a unique voice.” Who knows, maybe they're all wrong, but Art Thief thrives on living up to these descriptions and enlightening naysayers.
Glass Garden:
Glass Garden is an experimental hip-hop band blossoming out of the state of New Jersey. Spearheaded by keyboardist/vocalist John Kadian, the group hosts an all-star family of musicians including the prolific rapper Idris Hoffman, a.k.a. mizi maré. The Multitalented Faye Fadem, a.k.a. TrustfundOzu, lends her signature drumming and production to the mix. Cody McCorry, the band leader of We Used To Cut The Grass, rounds things out with his informed and dynamic approach on bass. With Influences that range from Bjork to Tyler the Creator, Glass Garden’s vision is to provide listeners with a kaleidoscope of different lenses to view the same experiences.
Pocket Merchant:
Pocket Merchant is a progressive jazz fusion group hailing from the Hudson Valley. Musical comrades who met in the Bard College jazz department, the band's members have been making music together in and out of various projects since 2014; however, the dynamic performance put on by this current lineup has been carefully crafted since 2021. Characterized by high energy drums and roaring synth bass, Pocket Merchant's rhythmic backdrop creates spaces that invite you to both dance as well as embrace stillness. The horns take on a soaring quality, flying high above this sonic landscape resulting in moments of both grace and extreme tension. Each composition features a meeting of these two elements to create instrumental narratives that will take you to faraway places. Whether you fancy bebop or black metal, elements of Pocket Merchant's sound will resonate with you.