Dance From Above ft: Ben Hixon
Ben Hixon is a Musician, producer, engineer and DJ originally from Dallas Texas and is now living in Brooklyn, NY. He creates music that channels the confidence of dance music’s deepest underground influencers by pioneering a sound all his own; one that combines grit and sensuality that doesn’t lean too heavily on any one genre. Ben is a member of the Dolfin Records Collective and regularly releases through this channel but also maneuvers across genres with collaborations with artists such as, Erykah Badu, Zach Witness, Mick Jenkins, Jon Bap (Maurice II), Liv.e , Blaque Dynamite, JT Donaldson, Pink Siifu, Brain Orchestra, Fatboi Sharif, Roper Williams, Stefan Ringer, Ash Lauryn, and MANY more. He also produced, mixed, and mastered the entire underground rap album classic, KRYPTONYTE. His music is regularly spun by popular DJ’s the world over including, Honey Dijon, Mark Farina, Jovonn, J Rocc, Julio G, Waajeed, galcher lustwerk, Kruder and Dorfmeister, Luke Solomon, Shigheto, LEFT_O and more. Needless to say, we’re hyped to bring him to Dance From Above Sessions! Joining him we will have your favorite DFA residents keeping the Flat Iron moving all night long. As always, help us spread the word and we will see you all again soon!
Abigail Dowd’s Singer Songwriter Series featuring Abigail Dowd and Tamisha Waden
For this month’s songwriter series with Abigail Dowd, she will be joined by acclaimed artist Tamisha Waden. Abigail and Tamisha will swap songs and dive into the craft of songwriting and the creative process. Tamisha Waden – Tamisha Waden is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, R&B and jazz artist who is a native of North Carolina. As a performing artist she has appeared on stage with musical icons such as Roy Ayers, Melba Moore, Mavis Staples, Bruce Hornsby and Tony Terry just to name a few. Waden is known for her dynamic and engaging stage performances with Grammy-nominated artists The Black Pumas and The Foreign Exchange.She has been seen on CBS This Morning and the Seth Myers Late Night Show performing with artist Hiss Golden Messenger.Waden has been featured as a vocalist on The Foreign Exchange’s “Tales from the Land of Milk and Honey” album and “Hide & Seek” compilation, Nicolay’s singles “The Brightest Star” and “Afterglow”, and “Sittin Alone” from the highly-anticipated Little Brother album “May the Lord Watch”.Waden continues to have sold-out appearances and fans are excited for new music from Wadenas a solo artist. https://www.tamishawaden.com/
Abigail Dowd’s Singer Songwriter Series featuring Abigail Dowd, Carlos Rising, and Alan Barnosky
Abigail Dowd – singer/songwriter/guitarist AND host of the songwriter series, Abigail is grew up under the longleaf pines of North Carolina and comes from a long line of musicians. Known for her storytelling and command of an audience, she has been called “a writer of the highest caliber” (All Scene Eye). Her soulful voice and unique classical guitar style have been described by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as “The guitar-driven introspective folk of the 1970s is a touchstone, but so are blues and roots rock ’n’ roll.” Alan Barnosky – Alan Barnosky is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in central North Carolina. He performs regularly with Counterclockwise String Band, The Eastside Ramblers, and as a solo songwriter, and has recorded and toured with The Barefoot Movement, Chatham Rabbits, and Farewell Friend. He writes for Acoustic Guitar Magazine and offers individual guitar instruction. Carlos Rising – Whether he’s solo or with his band, Carlos Rising creates an unforgettable experience for all listeners with his soothing tone and diverse repertoire of original music. For the past 10 years Carlos has been playing shows and releasing songs that reach a plethora of audiences, including fans of Soul, RnB and Pop. In 2023, Rising was a featured contestant on Season 23 of NBC’s the Voice, where he showcased his vocal ability, artistry and genre versatility on Team Blake. Not only does Rising have the ability to connect with large audiences on a national scale, but also can thrive in intimate small environments where he encapsulates audiences with his original songs. Now based out of Wilmington NC, Carlos continues to play shows and write music, all in an effort to make his songs make a difference the lives of his listeners.
Mommyheads and Lemon Sparks
Last year saw The Mommyheads reaching new creative heights with GENIUS KILLER, hailed by Bay Area alternative newsweekly The Bohemian as “a tight, self-assured affair that sounds all the more youthful for its maturity.” CONEY ISLAND KID continues in that tradition, opening with an eclectic suite of technicolor prog-pop that uses archetypal Coney Island imagery to convey themes of desperation and soul-searching, complete with pierside ambience. The skeletal acoustics on “Spookarama”call back to the whimsical woodsy gloom of 1989’s now-classic debut, ACORN, while elsewhere, songs such as the epic title track (arguably the closest the band has come to full-on interpolating Genesis) and the angelic tone poem, “Onset, MA,”see The Mommyheads continue to gracefully channel existential anxiety and progressive influences in equal measure. Having devoted a lifetime to evolution, both in terms of sound and the ever-increasing scope of their ideas, CONEY ISLAND KIDstands as perhaps the most cohesive representation of The Mommyheads’ glorious eccentricities thus far.
Abby Hamilton with Molly McGinn
Born and raised in Nicholasville, KY, artist-to-watch Abby Hamilton is in the midst of a breakout year following the release of her acclaimed debut album, #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo). Released this past fall via Blue Gown Records — a new imprint run by WhizzBangBAM’s Ian Thornton (Tyler Childers) in partnership with Virgin Music — the album was produced by Justin Craig and Duane Lundy and further establishes Hamilton as one of music’s most intriguing new voices. Of the record, American Songwriter praises, “infectious… introducing the acclaimed songsmith’s captivating blend of folk and indie rock,” while Holler declares, “one of the most refreshingly out of step voices in country music has made one of the year’s most genuinely brilliant and beautiful records” and Wide Open Country proclaims, “channels a universal relatability that will aid anyone’s journey of self-discovery and healing.” In just the past few years, Hamilton has garnered a reputation as an engaging live performer and musician and recently made her television debut performing on CBS Mornings’ “Saturday Sessions” series. She has also opened for artists such as Tyler Childers, Deer Tick, Shakey Graves, Wynonna Judd, Blackberry Smoke, Kelsey Waldon and The Mountain Goats and performed at several major festivals including Bonnaroo, AmericanaFest, Railbird, Luck Reunion and more.
DUCK
Duck started in 2016 as 5 great friends in Raleigh, NC enjoyed weekend jam sessions together. Inevitably those sessions transferred into writing music and playing house parties. As the word spread about this new local band playing funky, soulful, bluesy tunes, Duck began booking gigs at venues around North Carolina and sharing their passion for making crowds boogie to their upbeat funky sound. In 2021, with the addition of Donnie Tyree on vocals, Duck has found their groove both performing and writing originals with a solid assembly of talent: Donnie Tyree on vocals, Chuck Rhew on keys, Chris Holloway on bass and Fred Dees on drums and electric washboard. All band members participate in writing music and lyrics.
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The Old One-Two w/ Withdrew and Kit Dean
Dance From Above Ft. Bruce Bailey
Sexbruise? w/ Future Joy
Sexbruise? w/ Future JoyLive at Flat IronSaturday, June 1, 2024Doors 8pm / Show 9pm$15 adv / $20 day of Sexbruise? is a satirical pop band from Charleston, SC that combines elements of improvisation, electronic music, poppy hooks, and audience participation to create an unforgettable live experience. Combining elements of funk, rock, funky rock, and rock-funk, they write funky melodies and soulful melodies. Sexbruise? has been featured at Sweetwater 420 Fest, Hulaween, Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival, Floyd Fest, and Resonance Fest, and will be announcing other sehk festies soon. They have also toured extensively on the highly sought-after Wild Wings Circuit, playing places such as Wild Wings Myrtle Beach, Wild Wings Macon Georgia, Wild Wings Spartanburg, and many many more. Sexbruise?’s shows can be described as a giant party. The tunes are memorable, the stage presence exciting, and the antics unpredictable. And there are snacks. Thrown from the stage. The band has prepared pancakes and pizza on stage, brought out dancers in animal costumes, hired fake demonstrators to protest their shows, and many more other cool things. w/ Future JoyFuture Joy is a Future-Funk hybrid duo hailing from wherever their mobile RV stage is parked. Planting their home base roots in both Denver, CO and St. Petersburg, FL has allowed Emily Cooper & Zach Simms to travel the country playing shows and connecting all the cities in between and beyond. Blending elements of funk, house, bass, pop, drum and bass, hip-hop, techno, jazz, dubstep and more; Future Joy takes the listener on a joyous adventure with no musical boundaries. Both artists DJ, sing, and play keyboard while Zach shreds tenor, baritone, and bass saxophones in the key of fun.
