Today I’m letting you know about a great show that will be featuring two of my favorite live Asbury park-based acts, The Sixty Six and Atlantic, Atlantic. The two groups are pretty good buds and while their styles are markedly different, their vibes compliment each other live well. This makes for a bill that is successfully diverse, instead of bewilderingly divergent.
My band has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Atlantic, Atlantic at a Shore Alternative Showcase at The Bowery Electric this past October. I’ve been a fan of frontman Bradley York’s other projects, including the acclaimed Sikamor Rooney, in the past, and I am happy to report that he’s still churning out great gritty rock hooks and sing-along melodies with his newest act.
Brad York and Nick Villapiano interview w/Jeff Raspe on 90.5
The group also boasts great talent with Mike Villapiano on guitar, Nick Villapiano on bass, and Wills Weller on drums. A testament to the quality of this groups songwriting is that you will remember their songs just from seeing them played once and you will be able to sing along the next time you come out to catch them (which undoubtedly you will).
The Sixty-Six
The Sixty-Six is an equally infectious act, though their sound lands on a different place on the map from Atlantic, Atlantic. Frontman Scott Liss has been crafting his sound in the direction of emboldened singer/songwriter, with artful reference to spiritual dirges, southern rock and lyrics that are easy to step into. Be it a discussion of imperfect love as found on “Sweetheart Spin”, or the powerful dismissal of a vampiric enemy in “Miles”, Liss is able to plant you deep into the loam of his landscapes while keeping your face skyward and your fists raised in exclamation.
The singer and guitarist is backed by an excellent and perfectly on time rhythm section to boot, featuring Gianni Scalise ( formerly of Ashes Are Nutritious) and Chris Donofrio, who as worked in great acts like Last Perfect Thing and more recently in support of Nicole Atkins. Erik Rudic is the newest member and his great guitar work rounds out the group nicely. The four piece is about to embark on a midwest tour, including an arena appearance, and this fellow musician wishes the guys only the best! They’re hard-working fellas with a good product, and we believe in them here in their hometown.
So come this Wednesday night! I officially give you permission to leave AP and head to one of our sister cities, Redbank which is just up the road to check out what will be a great live performance from a slew of talented musicians. You’re WELCOME. 😉
